Less than 24 hours after losing one in the inquiry room, Sam O’Malley officially brought up the first win of his training career when Landman (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) took out the Buckley Contracting (1100m) at Woodville on Sunday. The former Group Two-winning jockey has gone into partnership this season with Bill Thurlow, having worked with the Waverley trainer for the last two seasons including a stint as stable foreman. The duo sent out their first three runners at New Plymouth on Saturday and seemed to strike immediate success with Our…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Sunday, August 17. 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 17, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sunshshine Coast Race 1 | Score up to $100 in Bonus Cash Enter the Bonus Code BONUS100 on the Bonus Bets/Offers page, place a fixed win bet on Sunshine Coast race 1…
Bar Louie short-priced favourite for today’s Kurow Cup
By Jonny Turner Bar Louie’s talent isn’t in question as he approaches today’s Kurow Cup. The pacer’s sparkling winter form saw him installed a short-priced favourite for Sunday’s feature at Oamaru (3.14pm). Bar Louie will attempt to make it four-from-four this time in when starting from a 20m handicap for driver Tim Williams. While Williams knows Bar Louie is good enough to continue his unbeaten run in the South Island, he knows the Kurow Cup is a new challenge for the three-year-old. “He has been great this time in, but…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 17th August
Today 17th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Gentleman Roy gives Lindsay Park third straight P.B Lawrence win After Mr Brightside claimed back-to-back victories in the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes, Lindsay Park have made it a hat-trick, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sunshine Coast free…
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Cloudland heads Kiwi-bred trifecta
There was a distinct New Zealand flavour to the final race on Saturday’s Rosehill card, where Cloudland (NZ) (Swiss Ace) headed a Kiwi-bred trifecta in the A$200,000 Petaluma Handicap (1200m). The Kris Lees-trained Cloudland had won a Benchmark 88 race over the same course and distance two starts earlier on July 5, then finished seventh under 59.5kg in a similar event over 1300m on July 19. The seven-year-old stepped up into Benchmark 94 company on Saturday and dropped back to 56.5kg, and he showed real fight to edge out fellow…
War Eternal on top of his game at Rosehill
Accomplished galloper War Eternal scored the fifth win of his career and took his earnings past A$750,000 with a determined victory in Saturday’s Captivant @ Kia Ora Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill. The A$200,000 race was the third start in a new campaign for the New Zealand-bred Pierro gelding, who finished eighth over 1300m at Rosehill on July 19 before a second placing over the same course and distance on August 2. Ridden by Jason Collett on Saturday for fellow expat New Zealander Bjorn Baker, War Eternal had a comfortable midfield…
Free Sale racing tips & quaddie numbers | Sunday, August 17
What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, January 17, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to the Sale Turf Club on Sunday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. With showers on the forecast, the track is expected to deteriorate from the Soft 5 rating, while the rail sticks in its true position the entire circuit. The first race at Sale is set to jump at 12:15pm local time. Best Bet…
Private Eye bosses P.B. Lawrence Stakes rivals at Caulfield
Private Eye ridden by Nash Rawiller wins the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Private Eye turned a weather-detour into a statement spring opener, rolling straight to the front and controlling the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) before kicking clear late. The eight-year-old, partnered by Nash Rawiller, was vetted at the gates after striking his head but never looked troubled once the lids flew, stretching away to defeat Desert Lightning by two lengths with Here To Shock another half-length away in third. The…
War Eternal impresses in Rosehill triumph
War Eternal (blue) holds off Birdman to win at Rosehill Gardens for Bjorn Baker. (Photo: Bradley Photos) Accomplished galloper War Eternal scored the fifth win of his career and took his earnings past $750,000 with a determined victory at Rosehill on Saturday. The $200,000 race was the third start in a new campaign for the New Zealand-bred Pierro gelding, who finished eighth over 1300m at Rosehill on July 19 before a second placing over the same course and distance on August 2. Ridden by Jason Collett on Saturday for fellow…