Pier will contest Saturday’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. (Photo: Kenton Wright/Race Images) Co-trainer and part-owner Darryn Weatherley is taking a glass-half-full approach ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) after he came up with an awkward wide gate for Pier. Luck didn’t go Weatherley’s way at Tuesday’s barrier draw for the Randwick feature, but he remains positive and will put his faith in multiple Group One-winning jockey Ethan Brown to work his magic. “He knows how to steer them, but I didn’t help him by putting…
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Out Of The Blue turning heads after Riccarton win
A micro syndicate is set for the ride of their lives with their charge Out Of The Blue winning at Riccarton on Saturday.Photo: Race Images South Te Akau Racing marketing manager Julia-Rose Hayes has had plenty of success syndicating horses selected by her father, David Ellis, and that has continued with her latest project. Hayes has been a key part of New Zealand’s leading stable, operated by her parents David Ellis and Karyn Fenton-Ellis, for several years and she has taken pride in the handful of syndicates she has formed.…
Wednesday’s top horse racing bookie promos | October 1, 2025
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, October 1. 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 October 1, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions 25% Winnings Boost! – Sandown-Hillside Get 25% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. Fixed win only. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in bet slip. Cash bet only. Max Bonus $250. Eligible customers only…
Butt trio heading to Addington today
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk It’s been a decade since Chris Butt took three of his own horses to the races, but that’s exactly what he’s doing at Addington today. The Balcairn-based trainer-driver lines up Mister in Race 2, the West Melton BP Supports CSBA and Breeders Trot (5.18pm), Willy Away in Race 3, the Equine PEMF Therapy Mobile Pace (5.49pm) and Lord Mudrick in Race 5, the Breed-Race-Win-Repeat Mobile Pace (6.55pm). “This would be the first time I’ve had three at the races since Australia,” says Butt.…
New Zealand Cup campaign about to kick off for Leap To Fame
By Adam Hamilton The path to the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup starts on Saturday night for champion Aussie pacer Leap To Fame. The amazing six-year-old returns from a break to face just five rivals in a 2138m free-for-all at Albion Park. It will springboard his quest to add another three Group 1 wins for the remainder of this season to his already bulging CV. The biggest of them is the $1 million IRT NZ Trotting Cup at Addington on November 11. Before then, he will head to Melton to…
Beauty Waves aims for repeat in National Day Cup at Sha Tin
Beauty Waves has won six times in Hong Kong. (Photo: HKJC) Group 3 racing in Hong Kong continues this Wednesday at Sha Tin when eight runners – headlined by last year’s winner Beauty Waves (135lb) – face off in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) as part of the 10-race public-holiday programme on National Day in Hong Kong. Trained by Tony Cruz and to be ridden by championship leader Zac Purton from gate two, Beauty Waves faces Invincible Sage (129lb), Raging Blizzard (126lb), Wunderbar (126lb), Fast…
Sandown Hillside races best bets & quaddie | October 1, 2025
What Sandown races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, October 1, 2025 First Race 2pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside circuit at Sandown is in action once again on Wednesday afternoon with a seven-race meeting scheduled. With showers forecast throughout the day, the track is likely to be in a Soft range having been posted as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. Here our Sandown Hillside betting tips for October 1, 2025, with the meeting set to commence at 2pm AEST. Best…
Rosehill Wednesday races free betting preview & tips | October 1
What Rosehill races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Wednesday, October 1, 2025 First Race 2:25pm AEST Visit Dabble A rare Wednesday meeting at Rosehill Gardens awaits punters this week, with a quickfire six-race program set down for decision. Perfect conditions above will match those on the track, with the Good 4 rating set to remain throughout the day, while the rail comes out 7m for the entire circuit. Below are HorseBetting.com.au’s free tips and value bets for the Rosehill races on October 1,…
Sha Tin horse racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, October 1
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Wednesday, October 1, 2025 First Race 1pm HKT (3pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin Racecourse this Wednesday afternoon, with the Group 3 National Day Cup (1000m) headlining a bumper 10-part program. The rail moves to the A+3 position for the meeting, and with sunny skies forecast throughout the week, participants should be racing on a genuine Good 4 surface. Check out HorseBetting.com.au’s best bets and quaddie selections…
Tour Party’s progress impresses Next Gen winner
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk It’s been more than six months since Josh Mantell last saw Tour Party. The change has been obvious. “He’s just so much bigger,” says Mantell. Earlier this year Mantell was the winner of the Harness Racing New Zealand Next Gen “Win a Share in a Race Horse” competition. He entered the competition at the Motukarara races last December. His prize was a 3.5% share in Tour Party, a full brother to multiple Group 1 winner Republican Party. Bred by Price Bloodstock in…