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There are six horse racing meetings set for Australia on Friday, January 10. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Newcastle & Pakenham. Friday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – January 10, 2025 Newcastle Racing Tips Pakenham 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…

Puntura winning the 2024 Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Puntura will get his chance to defend his crown in Saturday’s Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham, something he wasn’t assured of just a month ago. The son of Vespa had been out of form since his breakthrough elite-level victory last year, and retirement was looming for the seven-year-old, but he was given one last chance to prove himself in last month’s Group 1 Mufhasa Classic (1600m) at Trentham, and he…

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, January 11, 2025 First Race 12:26pm AWST Visit Dabble The Listed Miss Andretti Stakes will headline the nine-race card at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With perfect weather forecast in the lead-up and during the meeting, the track is expected to stay in the Good 4 rating that was posted at acceptances. The rail will move back into its true position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 12:26pm AWST. Miss Andretti…

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, January 11, 2025 First Race 2:37pm ACST Visit Dabble There might be only 34 horses on deck, but it won’t be an easy day for punters when the Darwin Turf Club hosts its five-race program on Saturday afternoon. Heat 7 of the Wet Season Series takes place before the $40,000 Final on Australia Day, and there’s Heat 2 of the Summer Sprint Series. Over 130mm of rain has fallen in the Top End…

What 2025 Magic Millions Raceday Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Racecourse Drive, Bundall QLD 4217 When Saturday, January 11, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble The 2025 Magic Millions Raceday at the Gold Coast Turf Club will feature a 10-race card this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, and with rain forecast on each of the days leading up to the meeting, the track will remain in the Soft range. The rail will be in its true position for…

What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, January 11, 2025 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group racing returns to Flemington on Saturday afternoon, where the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) headlines a competitive 10-race meeting. A summer scorcher is forecast for Melbourne on Saturday, with a top of 33 degrees forecast, and with similar conditions in the lead up to the meeting, the Good 4 track rating will likely see an upgrade to a Good 3 at some point. The rail will be out 4m…

What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Saturday, January 11, 2025 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Wyong is the destination for metro racing on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for The Lakes Race Day. The $500,000 feature has been built as a celebration of 150 years of racing in the Wyong district, with a classy field of 12 engaged for the milestone contest. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for…

Wonder Boy. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Jerome Hunter-trained Wonder Boy is set to make his return to the track this Saturday in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. The three-year-old gelding made a strong impression on debut at Flemington in June, securing a convincing win before placing third in the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) and second in the Group 3 McNeil Stakes (1200m) behind Growing Empire, who has since placed three times at Group 1 level. Wonder Boy was last seen finishing fifth in the…

What Pakenham Races Where Southside Racing Pakenham – 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3810 When Friday, January 10, 2025 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Friday night racing returns to Pakenham on January 10 where a competitive eight-race meeting awaits punters. With clear skies and high temperatures on the forecast, the track will likely end up as a Good 3 at some stage, while the rail comes out 9m the entire circuit. The first race is set to jump at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Pakenham:…

Gentian Blue (NZ) on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Evergreen Turf Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on August 31, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have charged trainer Maxim Van Lierde with two breaches of the Australian Rules of Racing, following their investigation into matters concerning his horse, Gentian Blue. The charges relate to the detection of a prohibited substance and a failure to maintain treatment records as required. Charge One: AR 240(2) – Prohibited Substance Detected Under…