Rich Hill Stud’s Group 1 stallion roster was the dominant force at Te Rapa’s premier meeting with their progeny claiming a feature race double. Proisir’s son Waitak was back to his brilliant best to score in the Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) while Satono Aladdin three-year-old Magic Carpet reigned supreme in the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m). Associate sire Ace High was also to the fore with Bak Da Angel impressively claiming an 1100m sprint on the undercard to complete a treble for resident Rich Hill stallions. The performance of…
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D-Day for Mister Wolfgang
Wolfgang, who races as Mister Wolfgang in Australia, will get his first opportunity to earn a golden ticket into the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) when he heads to Flemington on Saturday. The Peter and Shaun McKay-trained gelding will contest the Gr.3 The Bart Cummings (2500m), with the winner earning an automatic spot in the A$10 million two-mile feature. The seven-year-old son of Puccini finished last first-up over 1700m at Flemington earlier this month before backing up seven days later at Caulfield where he finished 12th in the Gr.3 Naturalism Stakes…
Magic Carpet taking McLeod on a great ride
Jenna McLeod got a massive thrill when watching the latest generation of her family’s breed score at stakes level at Te Rapa on Saturday. Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) victor Magic Carpet hails from the same lineage that has been in her family’s care for nearly 70 years, and she is delighted to continue that legacy. “The original mare was bought by my great-great-grandfather in 1957 at the Trentham sales,” she said. “My grandfather, Gerald Shand, has raced and bred a number of this family and my parents, Phil and…
Per Incanto’s hot run of form continues
Evaporate crowned a stellar period for his sire across the Tasman when he produced a gallant performance to land the thick end of the stake in Saturday’s Gr.3 Sandown Stakes (1500m). The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained four-year-old is a Little Avondale Stud homebred son of resident sire Per Incanto. “He had an outstanding week in Australia with eight winners, capped off by Evaporate,” Little Avondale Stud principal Sam Williams said. The farm had also earlier celebrated a victory at Te Rapa with the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-prepared She’s…
Turnbull the Golden Path for Cup hope
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable is weighing up the pros and cons of a Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) start for Golden Path (NZ) (Belardo). If it is decided the Caulfield Cup is the race for Golden Path, then Saturday’s Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) will be the next step towards the 2400m feature on October 18. “It is still to be confirmed but he’ll have a nomination in the Turnbull,” Kent Jnr said. “We’ve had some lengthy discussions with the ownership group, and we might have a throw at the Caulfield Cup. “If we are going…
Lightly raced Freebelle salutes first-up at Waverley
Freebelle (pink cap) powering through to take out the Murdoch Contracting 1400 at Waverley on Sunday.Photo: Jane Davidson (Race Images). Robbie Patterson was given a boost of confidence around the future of staying mare Freebelle when she came out on top in the Murdoch Contracting 1400 at Waverley on Sunday. The five-year-old had just five starts under her belt in a short career to date, two of those being winning efforts over a mile, so Patterson anticipated she may find the seven furlongs a touch sharp first-up this campaign. Kavish…
Jockeys on the mend after nasty Riccarton fall
Jack Taplin (pictured) suffered a broken wrist in a nasty incident at Riccarton on Saturday, with it dislodging three other jockeys. Jack Taplin has sustained a broken wrist after a race fall at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South Apprentice jockey Jack Taplin sustained a broken wrist in Saturday’s shocking race fall at Riccarton Park, which involved four other jockeys including Bridget Grylls and Brandon May, who were also injured. Taplin’s mount King Of The Castle was brought down by the fallen Richard Stomper (May) near the 550m,…
Evaporate eyes Golden Eagle after group 3 Sandown Stakes victory
Evaporate (NZ) ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Sportsbet Sandown Stakes at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Racecourse on September 27, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Evaporate crowned a stellar period for his sire across the Tasman when he produced a gallant performance win the Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) on Saturday. The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained four-year-old is a Little Avondale Stud homebred son of resident sire Per Incanto. Evaporate ($3.70 with betting sites) beat home favourite Transatlantic ($2.60) and Athanatos ($7), while Cote Atlantique punched…
Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & specials | September 29
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Monday, September 29. Enjoy bonus back deals and other promotions to boost your betting experience. Explore these specials from top online bookmakers and get more value from your bets. Top Australian racing promotions for September 29, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions 10% Winnings Boost! – Bunbury Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bets only. Max bonus $100. T&C’s apply. View Terms Eligible customers only…
Wagga Monday races betting tips & quaddie | September 29, 2025
What Wagga Races Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Monday, September 29, 2025 First Race 1:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing heads to Wagga in New South Wales on Monday afternoon with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. Clear skies are the theme of the day and despite the track being a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, the program should be held on at least a Good 4. The rail comes out 9m from the 1400m to the winning post and…