New South Wales stablehand Matthew Quinn has been handed a nine-month suspension after returning a positive test for cocaine. Racing NSW stewards confirmed the result came following trackwork at Newcastle racecourse on Monday, July 14, with Quinn later pleading guilty to a breach of AR139(1), which relates to the use… Read More »
A jockey who came under fire for appearing to deliberately dismount from a race favourite in Malaysia has failed in his attempt to overturn an 18-month ban. The Selangor Turf Club appeal panel dismissed the case of Lemos “Lai Lai” De Souza at a hearing on Sunday, upholding his conviction… Read More »
Dabble has taken another step in its bid to connect with younger punters, signing a landmark partnership with the National Basketball League. While most Australian basketball betting is driven by the NBA, the NBL has surged in popularity, and with the new season about to begin, the social-focused bookmaker has… Read More »
Apprentice jockey Tom Prebble has issued his own statement one week after his serious fall at Warrnambool, sharing an update on his condition and expressing gratitude to those who have supported him. Prebble revealed he currently has no feeling or movement from the ribcage down, but stressed he remains optimistic… Read More »
Reigning Australian Racehorse of the Year Via Sistina and Irish stayer Al Riffa have been assigned the joint topweight of 59kg for the $10 million Melbourne Cup. Chris Waller’s star mare Via Sistina has been rated the class horse of the field after her eight-length Cox Plate triumph last spring,… Read More »
The $5 million Caulfield Cup has its clear headline acts, with Group 1 performers Buckaroo and Light Infantry Man both handed the topweight of 59kg. Last year’s runner-up Buckaroo returns with unfinished business after strong form at weight-for-age, while Ciaron Maher’s Light Infantry Man brings Australian Cup-winning credentials. Vauban and… Read More »
South Australian sprinter Watchme Win has announced himself as a spring contender after claiming the Listed W H Wylie Handicap at Morphettville on Saturday. Trained by Andrew Gluyas, the five-year-old notched his sixth career victory from 13 starts with a strong 0.76 length win over Fancify and Aviatress in the… Read More »
Pride Of Jenni is on track for a clash with fellow star mare Treasurethe Moment in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at The Valley. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare impressed in a Cranbourne 1200-metre jump-out on Monday, coasting home six lengths clear under jockey Declan Bates without being pressured. Cranbourne… Read More »
A high-quality line-up is assembling for Saturday’s Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield, with several spring hopefuls set to clash. Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius makes his first Melbourne appearance, with Craig Williams booked to ride the star galloper for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. Chris Waller is expected… Read More »
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) returns to its traditional timeslot this year and has drawn a deep and competitive entry. C.F. Orr Stakes winner Another Wil is set to carry topweight of 59kg alongside Royal Patronage, with both rated 114. Hot prospect Angel Capital secured his place with a… Read More »
Randwick hosts a blockbuster sprint on Saturday with The Shorts (1100m) attracting a field stacked with Everest contenders. Confirmed slot-holders Briasa, Private Harry and Joliestar are all set to resume in the Group 2, while Golden Slipper heroine Marhoona adds extra star power. Concorde Stakes winner Headwall will look to… Read More »
Randwick will host the $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, a weight-for-age feature introduced to replace the George Main Stakes, now shifted later in the spring as the King Charles III Stakes. A quality field is expected with proven Group 1 performers and rising stars among the likely nominations…. Read More »
A strong group of stayers is expected for Saturday’s MRC Foundation Cup (2000m), with the winner guaranteed a start in next month’s Caulfield Cup. Ciaron Maher holds a dominant hand, nominating Smokin’ Romans, Okita Soushi, Kings Valley, Berkshire Breeze, Future History and Herman Hesse. Future History will be partnered by… Read More »
Australia’s flying mare Asfoora was unable to repeat her York heroics in Ireland, finishing seventh in the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes (1000m) at The Curragh overnight. Sent out the $4.50 favourite with online bookmakers on the back of her dazzling Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes win at York, Asfoora was… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien is poised to launch another bid for an elusive Melbourne Cup victory after his star stayer Scandinavia captured the Group 1 St Leger (2800m) at Doncaster on Saturday. Ridden by Tom Marquand, the $3 favourite outstayed his rivals to secure a ninth St Leger for O’Brien, backing up… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Sunday’s Races (14/9/2025) at Kilmore, Sale, Coffs Harbour. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Sunday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
Damian Lane will miss Manikato Stakes Night after copping a 15-meeting suspension for his ride on Aeliana in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes on Saturday, potentially creating a headache for Matt Laurie and Yulong. The star hoop pleaded guilty to using the whip five more times than permitted before… Read More »
Read what each of the jockeys said about their mounts in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Winning Jockey Craig Williams (Mr Brightside) Special win: “I’m very blessed, very privileged to be a part of this horse, a part of his development which gives me great pride. The Hayes boys,… Read More »
We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Saturday’s horse racing around the country with most of the big money being placed at Flemington, Rosehill, Doomben, Morphettville and Belmont. swiftbet 💰 👉 Download the hottest new betting app BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Saturday’s Races (13/9/2025) at Flemington where it is Makybe Diva Stakes day. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Saturday by using the best racing offers we could find… Read More »
