The father-son training partnership of Peter and Trent Didham recorded their first win when Danjuro scored a tough victory in Friday’s The Tele Otaki Handicap (2100m). A fourth generation of trainers was added to the Didham dynasty when 27-year-old Trent joined his father in partnership earlier this month, and the pair made a promising start with two seconds, a fourth and a fifth from their first six starters. The breakthrough came with Danjuro in Friday’s $50,000 open handicap at Otaki. Ridden by Kavish Chowdhoory, the talented five-year-old settled in third…
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Linebacker on Golden Eagle Path after minor setback
Trainer John O’Shea has confirmed that Group One winner Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) will bypass the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) after striking a minor setback in his spring campaign. “He won’t go to the Epsom, he’s had a little setback,” O’Shea said. “We had a day in Sydney where there was seven inches of rain. He must have just put his foot down awkwardly when he was trotting out to work and he just had a bit of a sprain of his ankle.” “We’ve resolved that. He spent a week…
Patience pays off as The Scunner salutes first-up at Otaki
The Scunner wins at Otaki on Friday first-up. The Scunner winning at Otaki on Friday.Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Ashley Meadows’ patient handling of The Scunner is bringing its rewards on the racetrack, with the exciting talent kicking off his six-year-old season with a runaway victory in the Cavallo Farms & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Handicap (1400m) at Otaki on Friday. The $50,000 race was the fifth win from only a 13-start career for the Shamexpress gelding, who has now banked over $140,000 in stakes. “He’s a really, really…
Miss Ziggy out to lose unwanted tag
Stakes-performed filly Miss Ziggy will take a big step down in class at Riccarton on Saturday and attempt to shed her maiden tag in the Speight’s Summit Ultra On Tap Maiden (1400m). The daughter of Brazen Beau has recorded five placings in her nine-start career so far, headed by a third behind La Dorada and Vega For Luck in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie in January. Miss Ziggy was a last-start fifth in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton two weeks ago, where she was beaten…
Wexford continue cross-code association with promising 3YO
Exciting three-year-old Yamato Satona will carry colours well-known to the harness racing code when commencing his career at Te Rapa on Saturday. A colt by Satono Aladdin, Yamato Satona was a $250,000 purchase at the Karaka Yearling Sales by top harness trainer Barry Purdon, his wife Katrina, and Montana Park’s Dean Shannon, who have combined for success with the likes of star pacers Merlin and Sooner The Bettor. They entrusted Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott with Yamato Satona’s training and while he didn’t appear as a juvenile, Scott noted he…
Today’s horse racing betting offers & bonuses | Friday, Sept 26
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Friday, September 26. 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 26, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Moonee Valley Races 1-6 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-6 at Moonee Valley this Friday and if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd, get…
Rosehill racing tips & top value bets | Golden Rose Day 2025
What Golden Rose Day 2025 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, September 27, 2025 First Race 11:55am AEST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) headlines the action at Rosehill this Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail reverts to the true position for the entire circuit, and with no rainfall forecast leading into the weekend, it should mean the early Good 4 rating holds for race-day. Below are HorseBetting.com.au’s free tips, feature bets and quaddie selections…
Sandown Saturday races betting preview & tips | September 27
What Sandown Stakes Race Day 2025 Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Saturday, September 27, 2025 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble The traditional AFL Grand Final Day meeting awaits punters at Sandown, where a competitive eight-race card is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The Group 3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) headlines proceedings, while punters will get a better read on the three-year-old fillies in the Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m). The rail comes out 3m for the entirety of the Hillside circuit, while the track is rated…
Moonee Valley races free betting tips & quaddie | September 26
What Manikato Stakes Night 2025 Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, September 26, 2025 First Race 6:15pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) headlines proceedings on a stacked eight-race program at Moonee Valley this Friday night, marking the eve before AFL Grand Final Day. With showers forecast on Friday, the track is expected to remain a Soft 5 throughout the program, and with the rail in its true position, there shouldn’t be too many excuses for fancied runners.…
My Wish pleases Mark Newnham ahead of Group 3 Celebration Cup
My Wish wins the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m). (Photo: HKJC) Mark Newnham is optimistic My Wish can make a triumphant start to an ambitious 2025/26 campaign when the rising star resumes in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Newnham orchestrated My Wish’s stunning advance last season when the diminutive gelding progressed from a rating of 54 and Class 4 company to a mark of 105 and standing as a genuine Group 1 contender with four wins, two seconds, two thirds and…