Former elite hurdler Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) confirmed his arrival among steeplechasing’s top echelon with a supreme performance in the $75,000 Howden Insurance Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4300m) at Te Aroha on Sunday. The Niagara gelding has now had 48 starts for 15 wins, six placings and $487,843 in stakes. Seven of those wins have come over hurdles, including the 2022 Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle (3200m), the 2023 Great Northern Hurdle (4200m), the 2023 Waikato Hurdle (3200m) and two editions of the Wellington Hurdles (3400m). Hawke’s Bay trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal…
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Hill Of Kings hits new heights in Pakuranga Hunt Hurdle
Less than a month after winning a maiden hurdle at Te Aroha, Hill Of Kings (NZ) (Time Test) returned to the same venue on Sunday and landed a much bigger prize – the $60,000 Pakuranga Hunt “Vale Lamu” Hurdle. The son of Time Test was bought for just $600 off Gavelhouse.com in February of 2023. He has won twice from 20 starts on the flat, but has quickly surpassed those achievements in an increasingly impressive hurdling career. Hill Of Kings was runner-up in two maiden hurdles at Woodville, then romped…
‘Pleasure to watch’ Ka Ying Rising impresses again at Sha Tin ahead of return
It was business as usual for Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) at Sha Tin on Saturday as Hong Kong’s Horse of the Year strode confidently through another eye-catching barrier trial ahead of his highly anticipated return to racing next weekend next Sunday at the 2025/26 Season Opener. A winner of his past 12 consecutive races, headlined by four at Group One level, David Hayes’ record-breaking sprinter clocked an unforced 56.3s (13.3, 21.0, 22.0) over 1000m on turf by two lengths in first place as he prepares to defend his HK$3.72…
Sunday’s horse racing offers & bookie promos | August 31, 2025
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, August 31. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for August 31, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Hobart Race 1 | Bet Back Run 2nd or 3rd Enter the Bonus Code BONUS100 on the Bonus Bets/Offers page, place a fixed win bet on Hobart race 1 and if your…
Final Canterbury winter meeting at Ashburton
By Mike Love Ashburton will host the final Canterbury winter meeting today, dubbed the “Goodbye Winter Racing – Hello Spring Racing” race day. Locals could well be to the fore throughout the day, especially trainer/driver John Morrison. He has a book of seven drives today, three of which look likely to start favourite. In Race 1, the Chertsey Trotting Club Pace over 2400m, Morrison trains and drives the opening favourite of the day, debutant Jesse Owens ($2.50FF). The four-year-old Bettors Delight gelding qualified over a year ago when trained by…
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2025 Memsie Stakes Results: Treasurethe Moment Wins, Firms in Cox Plate Betting
Star Mare Treasurethe Moment Dominates Memsie Stakes The superstar mare Treasurethe Moment has made a breathtaking return to racing, stamping herself as a major spring contender with a dominant first-up victory in the 2025 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. In a performance that delighted racegoers, the four-year-old daughter of Alabama Express extended her remarkable winning streak […] The post 2025 Memsie Stakes Results: Treasurethe Moment Wins, Firms in Cox Plate Betting appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Treasurethe Moment explodes fresh to win the Memsie
Treasurethe Moment ridden by Damian Lane winning the Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Treasurethe Moment announced herself as the mare to beat this spring with a dominant first-up victory in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m), surging through a gap at the top of the straight and powering clear of Mr Brightside, with Buckaroo flashing home for third. The race was set up by last year’s winner Pinstriped, who rolled at a strong clip. Parked soft on the rail behind the speed, Damian Lane bided…
Magic Time shrugs off layoff with sizzling Cockram Stakes win
Magic Time ridden by Michael Dee winning the Cockram Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo: George Sal/Racing Photos) Magic Time announced herself all over again at the start of spring, surging from the back to win the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) and leaving trainer Grahame Begg weighing up a next move that suddenly looks more complicated — and more exciting. On a day when on-pace runners largely held sway, the six-year-old mare bucked the trend under Michael Dee, relaxing early before sweeping widest and reeling in the leaders with a decisive…
Tycoon Star turns tables on rivals in McNeil Stakes
Tycoon Star ridden by Michael Dee wins the Group 3 McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Tycoon Star used second-up fitness and a sharper headspace to square the ledger with Jimmy Recard, controlling the Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) from a handy spot before powering clear under Michael Dee. Outside the pace set by the fast-away McGaw, the Written Tycoon colt travelled sweetly, eased past the leader at the top of the straight and kept finding to the line. McGaw stuck on for second; Vain Stakes winner Jimmy…