Martell made an instant impact in his first appearance from his new quarters and more of the same is forecast at Gore. The former Jim Collett-prepared sprinter made a successful South Island debut at Wingatui earlier this month and is expected to go close to adding Sunday’s Advance Agriculture Open (1100m) to his record. He will head a strong hand for trainer Kelvin Tyler who will also be represented by Go Lotte, while stablemates Vamos ($3.80 with Ladbrokes) and Prince Alby ($4.80) are top chances in the Kevin Coyle Memorial…
Category: Australian Gallops
Veteran Chase storms into G3 contention after rich vein of form
Chase will reunite with jockey Tina Comignaghi in Saturday’s Group 3 Metric Mile (1600m) at Trentham. Photo: Race Images South Group One performer Chase has been in a rich vein of form of late and he will attempt to continue that at Trentham on Saturday in the Group 3 Metric Mile (1600m). The nine-year-old son of Zed returned to the winner’s circle in July before heading south to Riccarton last month where he was a popular winner of the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m), and trainer Stephen Nickalls has been…
Fannin pair set to clash in Great NZ Steeplechase
Shaun and Hazel Fannin have two horses in the market for the Great New Zealand Steeplechase at Te Aroha on Sunday. Shaun and Hazel Fannin’s pair of talented jumpers in Jesko and Fourty Eight will clash for the first time over fences in Sunday’s hotly-contested Ben and Ryan Foote Great New Zealand Steeplechase (6200m) at Te Aroha. Jesko has been the lamp-lighter for the stable this year, winning the Manawatu Steeplechase (4000m), Wellington Steeplechase (4900m) and Koral Steeplechase (4250m), before going down to a game Captains Run in the Grand…
Friday’s horse racing betting promotions & offers | September 19
Check out the great racing offers available from horse racing bookmakers on Friday, September 19. 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 19, 2025, include: Today’s horse racing promotions Blonde Boosts! Elevate your prices! BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Eligible Customers Only. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Copycash – Get Copied. Get Paid. Get paid $0.10 every time someone uses Copy Bet to copy your bets.…
Caulfield races preview & quaddie | Underwood Stakes Day 2025
What Underwood Stakes Day Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, September 20, 2025 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble A stacked day of racing awaits punters at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) and Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) headlining proceedings. Showers are forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, but it should not deteriorate the track too far from the Good 4 rating at the time of acceptances. The rail comes out 6m the…
Randwick free racing preview & quaddie tips | 7 Stakes Day 2025
What 7 Stakes Day 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, September 20, 2025 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for metro racing in Sydney this Saturday afternoon, with the $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) headlining a bumper 10-part program. The rail moves out +7m from the 1600m marker to winning post, while the remainder will be posted +4m. The forecast promises a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the day, with the opening event scheduled to get underway at…
Newcastle races betting preview & quaddie tips | September 19
What Newcastle Gold Cup Day 2025 Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling Street, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Friday, September 19, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Newcastle is the destination for feature racing on Friday afternoon, where the Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) headlines proceedings on an eight-race program. Clear skies will mirror the perfect Good 4 track rating, and with the rail in its true position, there will be no excuses for fancied runners throughout the day. The first race on Newcastle Gold Cup Day 2025 is…
Tajana shortening for Group 3 Sunline Vase glory
Tajana will contest Saturday’s Group 3 Sunline Vase (1400m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Therese Davis (Race Images) Fresh is best for top quality three-year-old Tajana who has thrived since her impressive return to competition last month. The Oaks Stud-bred and raced daughter of Darci Brahma was a resuming winner of the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) ahead of a second-up tilt at Saturday’s Group 3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase (1400m) at Ellerslie. Tajana, jumping from the seventh gate, is paying $3.20 and is a live chance of winning,…
Queensland Thoroughbred Awards finalists announced
Multiple Group 1 winner, Antino. (Photo: Bruno Cannatelli) A trio of champions will battle it out to be crowned Queensland Horse of the Year at the 2025 Queensland Thoroughbred Awards. Earlier today, the finalists for this year’s Awards were unveiled ahead of the gala event at The Star Brisbane on Sunday, October 12, recognising the Sunshine State’s most outstanding gallopers and participants over the past season. The race for the top gong is set to be one of the closest in years with all three nominees enjoying Group 1 success…
Caspar Fownes shines with Happy Valley four-timer
Lo Rider seals a quartet for Caspar Fownes. (Photo: HKJC) Reprising his role as ‘King of the Valley,’ Caspar Fownes vaulted to the top of the 2025/26 Hong Kong trainers’ championship with a quartet at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (17 September). Hong Kong’s most successful trainer at the track, Fownes boosted his career tally of wins at Happy Valley to 633 after combining with Ellis Wong to post a race-to-race double with Silver Spurs and Mighty Commander before Hugh Bowman triumphed on Rocket Spade, with Harry Bentley delivering a…