Rich Hill Stud’s Group One stallion roster has enjoyed another stellar year and the farm’s 2025 service fees will reflect that success while also being mindful of the uncertain economic times. Champion sire Proisir will stand at $70,000 + GST, Satono Aladdin at $45,000 + GST, Ace High will be offered at $15,000 + GST and Shocking at $10,000 + GST. “Breeders who have supported Rich Hill stallions over recent seasons have reaped substantial rewards,” Rich Hill Managing Director John Thompson said. “Our 2025 service fees directly reflect this ongoing…
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Ace draw for El Vencedor in Hong Kong
After overcoming an injury scare earlier in the week, fortune has turned in favour of Kiwi flyer El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking), drawing barrier one for Sunday’s HK$28 million Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin. The four-time Group One winner was treated for lameness in the left hind leg after arriving in Hong Kong and was restricted to light work until Tuesday morning, where he was passed suitable to complete trackwork at Sha Tin. In the hands of champion hoop Zac Purton, El Vencedor completed his final serious piece…
Forsman delighted with returning stayer
Well-bred stayer Rainbow Delight (NZ) (Savabeel) has found his feet back on home soil and will aim to complete a hattrick at Te Rapa on Saturday when contesting the Marsh Racing – Good Luck ‘EV’ (2400m). A son of champion sire Savabeel and multiple Australian Group One-winning mare Suavito, ainbow Delight is a half-brother to Group Three-winning filly Sethito (NZ) (Super Seth), and was initially prepared by Forsman to place in a two-year-old trial before he was sold to Hong Kong. Unplaced in three starts in the Asian jurisdiction, Rainbow…
Jimmy Set to Chase Ka Ying Rising
Connections of Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) are considering not one, but two clashes in spring with the world’s highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress), with a chance the All Aged Stakes winner could target the Hong Kong Sprint at the end of the year. Jimmysstar is confirmed as being on his way for a spell after making it a second G1 victory for the autumn last Saturday at Randwick, with connections now aiming up at Ka Ying Rising in October’s The Everest, before a possible trip to Hong Kong…
Crocetti Primed for The Quokka
New Zealand Group One-winning sprinter Crocetti (NZ) (Zacinto) is primed and ready to go for Saturday’s A$5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Co-trainer Danny Walker has been in Perth with his gelding for the last two weeks and the South Auckland horseman has been pleased with the way he has settled into his surroundings in Western Australia. “He has settled in well. He is an unflappable sort of horse.” said Walker, who trains in partnership with Arron Tata. “He has done well since he has been here,…
Eagle Farm racing preview & best bets | Saturday, April 26, 2025
What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 26, 2025 First Race 11:38am AEST Visit Dabble Feature racing returns to a soggy Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon for a nine-race meeting. Four black-type races will be run, with the Listed Brisbane Mile (1600m) serving as a key lead-in to some of the major races during the Queensland Winter Carnival. There is a fair amount of rain forecast in the lead-up, meaning we are likely to be starting on a Heavy…
Ascot free racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, April 26
What Quokka Day 2025 Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, April 26, 2025 First Race 11:19am AWST Visit Dabble The $5 million Quokka will headline the massive 10-race card at Ascot on Saturday afternoon, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 11:19am AWST. The meeting is expected to be held in perfect condition for racing, with fine weather forecast and a Good 4 surface present for the whole day. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit. Click here…
Randwick Saturday races free tips & quaddie | April 26, 2025
What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 26, 2025 First Race 11:30am AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing continues at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-part program set for decision. After a stack of feature racing hosted at Randwick of late, the rail moves out +9m between the 1000m to winning post, while the remainder sits out +7m. The track is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, and with more consistent rainfall forecast leading into the…
Moonee Valley free racing preview & quaddie tips | April 26, 2025
What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, April 26, 2025 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Dabble Moonee Valley is the destination for metropolitan racing in Victoria on Saturday afternoon, with a competitive nine-race program set down for decision. With up to 25mm forecast on Friday and the possibility of showers on race day, the track is likely to be in the Soft 7 to Heavy 8 range. The rail will be out 4m for the entire circuit, with…
Charm Stone targets Group 1 return in Robert Sangster Stakes
Charm Stone. (Photo by George Sal – Racing Photos) It’s been a while between wins for Charm Stone, but the mare looks ready to make a statement when she resumes in Saturday’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper hasn’t been seen since running second in the Magic Millions Cup (RL, 1400m) at the Gold Coast in January. She’s been kept ticking over with two jump-outs in the lead-up to her first trip to Adelaide. Now a rising five-year-old, Charm Stone…