Horse Racing News
Sydney Bowler scores another impressive win
He’s gone from a lowly Newcastle maiden win to a Saturday Sydney metropolitan winner in the space of four weeks and the John O’Shea-trained Sydney Bowler ($6) could be headed up north for even greater riches. After doing some work to get across from his wide barrier, hoop Jason Collett managed to get...
Dunkel bound for the Adelaide Cup after Valley win
Dunkel’s biggest win to date came in Adelaide and the progressive gelding showed he was on track for another feature staying race in the City Of Churches with a strong win at The Valley on Saturday. The Patrick Payne-trained four-year-old registered his first win since the Group 1 South Australian Derby...
Godolphin with a rare $3million Magic Millions Classic contender
It’s not often the powerhouse Godolphin team have a Magic Millions runner but their promising two-year-old colt Parkour ($2.50F) could fit that bill. After a solid second on debut in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at Ballarat, the son of Extreme Choice put them to the sword with a dominant win over...
Jenni’s Meadow presses rich Magic Millions Classic claims
Ben Hayes was disappointed to miss out on Jenni’s Meadow at this year’s Gold Coast Yearling Sale, but he could be returning to the 2024 Magic Millions offering with the filly after she started her career with a win on Saturday. The daughter of Brutal is a big chance to head...
Best Betting Apps for New Years Day inc Perth Cup - 2024
As the excitement builds for one of Western Australia's most significant betting days, New Year's Day, and the prestigious Perth Cup, let's uncover the top-tier online betting apps designed to cater to punters across the nation. The surge in online betting apps in Australia has dramatically expanded the horizons for racing...
Royal Tribute triumphs in Gosford Guineas
Gia Waterhouse and Adrain Bott added to their Magic Millions Raceday arsenal when Royal Tribute won Thursday’s Gosford Guineas. The Snitzel colt all but booked his spot in the $3 million Magic Millions 3YO Guineas with a fighting win in the 1200-metre Listed event. Adam Hyeronimus endorsed Royal Tribute’s chances as a prospect in the 1400-metre...
Pike says a lot of things in Casino Seventeen’s favour in the Perth Cup
Champion jockey William Pike agrees with a fair chunk of pundits that key factors are in play for Casino Seventeen to win Monday’s Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot. A perfect barrier draw, light weight, nearing peak form and prepared by master conditioners, has Pike brimming with excitement that he can...
Mercy to Show he belongs on the Gold Coast
Stuart Kendrick was happy to see Show Me Mercy prove himself against a Magic Millions contender last time out, but the Sunshine Coast trainer will give him one more chance to prove he belongs in that $3 million race. The son of Astern will look to build on his already-impressive career record in...
Alley an ally for Afterlight
Chris Waller’s decision to scratch Afterlight due to a wide barrier last weekend was vindicated when the starting positions came out for the back-up option, this Saturday’s Schweppes Handicap at Randwick. The in-form mare drew the inside barrier for the fillies and mares benchmark 78 event over 1100 metres and is in...
McEvoy makes case for Grebeni
Words of advice from star jockey Kerrin Mcevoy were ringing in the ears of Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou when deciding what to do next with Grebeni, which is why the in-form gelding runs at Randwick this Saturday. The four-year-old will be chasing back-to-back wins, following victory over 1600 metres at Randwick on...