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Britney Wong celebrates victory atop Natural High with David Hall. Photo: HKJC Apprentice Britney Wong is relishing the competition riding in Hong Kong and the season’s leading jockey on Sha Tin’s dirt course is aiming to extend her buffer with eight rides at tomorrow night’s (Wednesday, March 26) nine-race all-dirt programme. Indentured to trainer David Hall, Wong has an unmatched seven wins on the dirt this term ahead of Luke Ferraris (five wins), Matthew Chadwick (four) and Vincent Ho (four). The 25-year-old is the first female apprentice to ride in…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Wednesday, March 26, 2025 First Race 6:45pm HKT (9:45pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin for back-to-back meetings, with the all-weather circuit set to host a stacked nine-part program under lights on Wednesday evening. The rail is in the true position, and with pristine conditions forecast on Monday and Tuesday, it should be a terrific night of racing for all participants. All the action is scheduled to get…

What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, March 26, 2025 First Race 2:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing will return to Sandown for another mid-week meeting on Wednesday afternoon, when the Melbourne Racing Club hosts a competitive eight-race card. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, with no rain forecast in the lead-up, a perfect Good 4 surface is expected throughout the day. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit,…

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, March 26, 2025 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program lined up on the Kensington circuit. The rail moves out +4m the entire way around, with light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the surface to be no worse than a Soft 5 on race-day morning. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1:45pm local time. Best Bet at…

Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) There’s growing frustration within the thoroughbred racing industry surrounding the sport’s infrastructure, with the abandonment of Taupo’s trials on Tuesday the latest in a long series of raceday and trial cancellations. It comes just two days after the abandonment of Tauherenikau’s Sunday race meeting following a slip in the opening race of the card, adding to the growing track woes in the Central Districts, with both Hastings and Awapuni currently out of commission due to track renovations. “I think we are starting to…

Group Two-winning mare Marotiri Molly. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Group Two-winning mare Marotiri Molly was in full flight at the Foxton trials on Tuesday as she readies for further black-type assignments. From the early stages of her career, Marotiri Molly gained a reputation for running her rivals off their feet at the trials, and this occasion was no different. Lining up over 850m, she jumped on even terms but swiftly broke the line to lead, continuing to extend that margin as she cruised to the line to…

Vegas Queen winning the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham last Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Family runs deep and fast for Northland couple Dirk and Nicci Oberholster, who are enjoying a magical run with their small broodmare band. The Totara Park Stud principals are breeding from three closely related mares from the family of superstar Winx, with half-sisters Miss Vegas and Miss Bluebell combining at the weekend for a memorable winning double. Carlton House’s unraced daughter Miss Vega was firstly to the fore at Trentham as…