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Powers Of Opal. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au John Sargent acknowledges that Powers Of Opal was beaten fair and square by Treasurethe Moment during last year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, but the Randwick-based trainer remains hopeful of getting the better of that rival in the upcoming autumn. Sargent is eager to have another go at the Matt Laurie-trained filly, who forced Powers Of Opal into second place in both the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) and Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m). Powers Of Opal is approaching her trial stage and is set for a…

Price Tag. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Trainer Sam Freedman is confident that Price Tag can make an impact this Saturday when she resumes in the Group 3 Blue Diamond Fillies’ Preview (1000m) at Sandown. The $250,000 race has been relocated to the Sandown Lakeside course due to Caulfield being out of action. This will be the filly’s first start away from Flemington after finishing third in the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m) and fourth in the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) last spring. Freedman, who trains in partnership with…

There are two horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, January 21. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 21, 2025 Newcastle Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on January 21, 2025 check out our…

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What Newcastle Races Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Tuesday, January 21, 2025 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Newcastle Racecourse is the destination for NSW racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program lined up in the hunter region. The track is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, however, with some drying conditions forecast leading into race-day, punters can expect an upgrade into the Soft range. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, with the opening event scheduled to…

Hamilton Racecourse. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that the meeting scheduled at bet365 Hamilton on Tuesday, January 28 has been transferred to Horsham. Hamilton was inspected yesterday, with a determination made that the track would not be suitable to race in eight days’ time and would benefit from a break from racing. The track will undergo maintenance over the coming months and is expected to return to racing for its next scheduled meeting on Sunday, April 6. As such, the track will also be…

Mr Brightside. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Ben Hayes has confirmed that the Group 1 Hong Kong Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 27 is on the agenda for his stable star Mr Brightside. The gelding had his first public hit-out in an 800-metre trial at Werribee on Friday and will begin his preparation in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) on February 8 before progressing to the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m), all races he has previously won. “So he’s…

Southport Tycoon ridden by Mark Zahra winning the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos) Dual Group 1 winner Southport Tycoon will return to the scene of his Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) victory when he contests Friday night’s Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. The Ciaron Maher-trained four-year-old finished second in last year’s edition of the Group 2, and assistant trainer Jack Turnbull believes Southport Tycoon is ready to go one better. “He’s proven at The Valley fresh; he’s in good form and 1200…

2024 Goodwood winner Benedetta. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Benedetta will begin her preparation for the season in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on February 15. The five-year-old daughter of Hellbent, who has won eight of her 16 career starts, secured her first elite-level win in last year’s Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) and has more top-level goals this campaign. With less than a month until the Lightning, Benedetta will trial in the coming weeks as trainer Jason Warren intensifies her preparation. “We’re really looking forward…

Knight’s Choice. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) winner Knight’s Choice could make his first two appearances in 2025 in the Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m) on March 8, followed by the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) on March 29. However, the John Symons and Shelia Laxon-trained five-year-old will need to be granted a wildcard entry into the All-Star Mile by the Racing Victoria and Victoria Racing Club racing panel to compete. “Those races, the All-Star Mile and the Australian Cup, are both suitable stepping stones…