Front Page. (Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au) Matt Dale concedes he didn’t get the barrier he was hoping for with Front Page ahead of Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot, but he still believes the proven sprinter is capable of finishing in the top three. Front Page, who has made the trip west alongside fellow NSW-trained contenders Overpass and Headwall, will jump from barrier 11 in the third running of the slot race. It wasn’t so much the wide draw that frustrated Dale, but the fact that race favourite Overpass drew…
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Maison Louis bound for Queensland Derby after Canterbury win
Maison Louis. (Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au) Go Racing may have farewelled Group 1 winner Atishu, but they’ve quickly found another potential headline act in Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) contender Maison Louis. Trained by the Sydney-based duo of John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, the progressive three-year-old has made an immediate impact, winning three of his first five starts. That includes a strong last-start victory in a Benchmark 64 over 1900m at Canterbury on Monday, where he held off Existential Bob by 0.8 lengths with Andrew Adkins in the saddle. “He was really…
Moonee Valley track healthy but rain looms before return
The Instructor ridden by Jett Stanley wins at Moonee Valley on March 22. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Track staff at Moonee Valley have been working hard to restore the turf following the discovery of multiple diseases after last month’s William Reid Stakes meeting — but concerns remain ahead of the venue’s return to racing this Saturday due to an uncertain weather forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted between 3mm and 25mm of rain on Friday, leaving officials nervously watching the skies. “If we get up to 7mm I’ll…
Randwick-Kensington free racing preview & tips | April 25, 2025
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Friday, April 25, 2025 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Dabble The annual Anzac Day meeting returns to Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program lined up on the Kensington circuit. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with the track rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances and more rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect that rating to hold true for race-day. The opening event…
Flemington ANZAC Day races preview & best bets | April 25, 2025
What Flemington ANZAC Day Races 2025 Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Friday, April 25, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The traditional ANZAC Day meeting at Flemington awaits punters on Friday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. The Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) and Listed ANZAC Day Stakes (1400m) headline proceedings on a day where up to 25mm of rain is forecast, meaning the Good 4 track rating is likely to be downgraded to Soft. The rail will stick to its true position,…
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Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | April 24, 2025
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Thursday, April 24. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Tamworth. Thursday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – April 24, 2025 Tamworth Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 24, 2025 check out our…
Latta strong-handed for Awapuni return
He’s A Doozy will contest the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m) at Awapuni on Friday. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Lisa Latta can’t wait for racing to return to her home track of Awapuni on Friday and she’ll be flying the flag for the locals in the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m). Based at the Palmerston North venue, Latta has watched on as the turf track received an extensive refurbishment, with successful jump-outs and trials deeming Awapuni fit to return to the domestic calendar. After a long 18 months…
Tamworth free racing preview & top tips | Thursday, April 24
What Tamworth Races Where Tamworth Jockey Club – 28 Britten Rd, Taminda NSW 2340 When Thursday, April 24, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Tamworth Jockey Club on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program lined up in the New England region. The $200,000 Tamworth Showcase Cup (1400m) headlines the action, with a capacity field of 14 assembled for the event. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with no significant rainfall forecast to hinder proceedings, punters can expect a Good…
Town Cryer set for Group 2 Travis Stakes assignment
Town Cryer will contest Saturday’s Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Awapuni mare Town Cryer will attempt to add to her stakes record when she heads north to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. She placed in the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) at Trentham last month, where trainer Roydon Bergerson said she raced too keenly, and he is hoping she is a more relaxed this weekend. “She was just…