Year: 2025

Today’s top horse racing bookmaker offers | Thursday, August 14

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Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Thursday, August 14. Enjoy bonus back deals and other promotions to boost your betting experience. Explore these specials from top online bookmakers and get more value from your bets. Top Australian racing promotions for August 14, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Top 4 Betting! Bet and win up to 4th place. Eligible customers only Login to Picklebet to Claim Promo Blonde Boosts! Elevate your prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Eligible Customers Only. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo…

White with two debutants at Alexandra Park

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  Already having his best ever season, trainer-driver Matty White has an interesting book of drives at Alexandra Park on Friday night. He will continue his association with the in-form pairing of Tytate and Bettor Reaction, and also line up two first starters from his Clevedon barn. Both two-year-olds, Milford, a Raging Bull gelding, will start in Race 2, the Tardina Stud – Here for the Horse Mobile Pace and Iron Mike Tyson, a $40,000 purchase from the 2024 National Yearling sales at Karaka,…

Saltcoats dominates Premier’s Cup Prelude

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Former Kiwi galloper Saltcoats (NZ) (Ardrossan) was a runaway winner of the rescheduled Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) on the Kensington track in Sydney on Wednesday. The Chris Waller-trained son of Ardrossan had been second emergency for the event which was originally scheduled for the washed-out Randwick meeting last Saturday. Under a ground-saving Zac Lloyd ride, Saltcoats took full advantage of the rescheduled contest when primed third-up. “It was a very tidy win,” stable representative Darren Beadman said. “He has got a bit of class about him and drawn the soft…

Saltcoats dominates Premier’s Cup Prelude

NZRacingDesk

Former Kiwi galloper Saltcoats (NZ) (Ardrossan) was a runaway winner of the rescheduled Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) on the Kensington track in Sydney on Wednesday. The Chris Waller-trained son of Ardrossan had been second emergency for the event which was originally scheduled for the washed-out Randwick meeting last Saturday. Under a ground-saving Zac Lloyd ride, Saltcoats took full advantage of the rescheduled contest when primed third-up. “It was a very tidy win,” stable representative Darren Beadman said. “He has got a bit of class about him and drawn the soft…

Bendigo races free betting tips & quaddie | August 14, 2025

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What Bendigo Races Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Thursday, August 14, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing in Victoria heads to Bendigo on Thursday afternoon with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. With clear skies forecast in the leadup to the meeting, the Soft 5 track rating at the time of acceptances should become a Good 4 by race one on Thursday. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, with action commencing at 1pm AEST. Best…

New Zealand bookmakers to allow successful punters to win more

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By Michael Guerin  New Zealand racing and sports punters will get the opportunity to win more off the TAB and Betcha under rule changes coming into play on Thursday. The TAB and its new brand Betcha will boost the limits on what punters will be guaranteed to be allowed to win, providing more clarity for its most successful customers. Bookmakers around the world restrict their more successful punters to how much than can bet to win on fixed odds markets otherwise risk being cleaned out by professional or smart punters…

Wanganui Guineas likely for Churmatt

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A stakes test is looming for exciting three-year-old Churmatt following his debut win at Rotorua on Wednesday. The son of Churchill had shown plenty of ability at the trials, including winning his 850m heat at Te Awamutu last month, and was backed into equal favouritism for the Seeka Select Excellence 1230 at Arawa Park. Under jockey Michael McNab, he jumped well from his ace barrier and was able to maintain his advantage on the fence. Co-favourite Marzenie sat outside him, ensuring an honest tempo throughout. Upon entering the straight, Churmatt…

New era for the Stewarts

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The 2025/26 racing season marked the beginning of a new era for nonagenarian trainer Leonard Stewart as his granddaughter Lacy Stewart joins him in partnership. Based out of the Phar Lap Raceway, Stewart has had the assistance of Lacy for a number of years, and it was only a matter of time before her name was in the racebook alongside his. “She’s been helping me for the last few years, so it was well overdue to happen,” Stewart said. “We get on pretty well, we see eye-to-eye and there’s never…

Lindsay Park shooting for fourth Lawrence Stakes

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The Lindsay Park stable will be shooting for a fourth straight win in the P B Lawrence Stakes when they saddle two runners at Caulfield. Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) won the Group 2 race over 1400m in consecutive years before Gentleman Roy (So You Think) completed the treble for the stable last year. Ben, Will and J D Hayes will this year be represented by Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking) and Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) who will be entering the contest first-up having performed solidly in jump-outs. Evaporate will be…