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Blake Shinn guides Ostraka to victory in the Silver Eagle. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Promising gelding Ostraka is back in work and ready for an exciting autumn campaign, with trainer Annabel Neasham targeting sprint trips for the four-year-old. The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) is among the many options under consideration. Ostraka impressed last year, stringing together four consecutive victories from June to October, culminating in a victory in the $1 million Silver Eagle (1300m). However, his subsequent 13th-place finish in the $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) highlighted the gelding’s limitations over…

Blake Shinn returns to the mounting yard on Apache Song. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Trainer Michael Trotter is looking to build on the success of his recent stakes victory with Rumbled Again as he aims for a big performance at Moonee Valley on Friday night. His in-form mare, Apache Song, will line up in the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) under jockey Damian Lane. The Group 2 event marks a significant step up in class for the four-year-old, whose last victory came in Benchmark 78 company. Despite the tougher…

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There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, January 22. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Mornington, Randwick-Kensington and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 22, 2025 Mornington Racing Tips Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new…

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Happy Valley Racecourse is the destination for Hong Kong racing on Wednesday evening, with a bumper nine-part program set to take place under lights. The rail moves to the C course for the meeting, and with pristine conditions forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the night. All the action is set to get…

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 2:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Twilight racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire six-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, punters can expect an upgrade into the Good range courtesy of drying conditions on Monday and Tuesday. The opening event is…

What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Wednesday, January 22, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble Melbourne Racing Club will host a twilight meeting at Mornington that will feature eight races on the program. With dry weather forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain in the Good range after being posted as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump…

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Chairman’s Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1000m The Chairman’s Stakes is a Group 3 race for two-year-olds conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club at Caulfield. First run in 1990 and won by Wrap Around, the Chairman’s Stakes has become a key lead-up to the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m). Initially a Listed race, the Chairman’s Stakes was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2014. Traditionally held over 1000m,…

World Pool will be introduced to New Zealand in Saturday’s Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie. Photo: Nicole Troost The Karaka Millions twilight meeting on Saturday is shaping to be another exciting spectacle for punters, and adding more excitement to the mix is the introduction of World Pool to the iconic event. The presence of World Pool will bring eyes from 25 racing jurisdictions around the world to Ellerslie on Saturday for three races – the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m), Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), and Karaka Millions 3YO (1200m) –…

Ndola. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Lindsay Park Racing is optimistic about the upcoming autumn campaign of their Justify colt Ndola, who is set to begin in Saturday’s Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Sandown. The three-year-old was initially slated for the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) last October but didn’t make it to the prestigious Group 1 event. Trainers Ben, Will, and JD Hayes are hopeful that Ndola can make up for that absence by aiming for the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington on March 1. A…