Asfoora’s attempt to go back-to-back in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes fell short, with the Henry Dwyer-trained mare finishing fifth in this year’s renewal at Royal Ascot. Despite travelling well into the race and appearing ready to launch a challenge, Asfoora was unable to match the closing speed… Read More »
Docklands, owned by OTI Racing, reaffirmed his love for Royal Ascot by giving jockey Mark Zahra and trainer Harry Eustace a dream start to the iconic racing carnival with victory in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Things didn’t unfold as expected early for the five-year-old, who missed the start… Read More »
James McDonald will partner up with Wathnan Racing for Royal Ascot, taking the reins in four of seven races on Tuesday. His day begins aboard Carl Spackler in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes, a US import trained by Ciaron Maher and priced at $13. Next up is Archie Watson’s… Read More »
The Hayes brothers are eyeing a potential Everest clash between their rising star War Machine and their father’s Hong Kong sprint sensation Ka Ying Rising as part of an ambitious spring campaign. War Machine confirmed his status among the top echelon of Australian sprinters with a breakthrough win in the… Read More »
PointsBet appears poised to be acquired by Japanese company MIXI, after the betting firm’s board unanimously rejected a revised bid from rival suitor betr. The board confirmed that should shareholders not back the proposed takeover at an upcoming meeting next Wednesday, MIXI would proceed with an off-market acquisition of the… Read More »
A vintage ride from Yutaka Take has secured Meisho Tabaru a berth in the Cox Plate after taking out Sunday’s Group 1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) at Hanshin Racecourse in Japan. The 56-year-old legend of Japanese racing produced a flawless front-running ride aboard the $11.40 chance, guiding the Mamoru Ishibashi-trained galloper… Read More »
Asfoora will launch her Royal Ascot defence from barrier 10 in a field of 23 for Tuesday’s running of the prestigious Group 1 King Charles III Stakes. Reuniting with jockey Oisin Murphy, the speedy mare has opened as a narrow $5 favourite for the 1000-metre dash, where she is aiming… Read More »
The battle for Melbourne’s jockeys’ premiership is set for a thrilling finish, with Craig Williams chasing down an injured Blake Shinn, who may not add to his current tally. Shinn leads with 67 metropolitan wins but is sidelined with a foot injury, giving Williams — on 55 — a fighting… Read More »
Read what each of the jockeys said about their rides in the JJ Atkins Stakes at Eagle Farm on Saturday 14/6/2025. Martin Harley (Cool Archie) On the horse: “I think the horse has done most of the talking. He’s taken a big step forward each run and that’s what the good… Read More »
Tianni Chapman is recovering in hospital after sustaining serious injuries during a trackwork mishap at Pakenham on Saturday morning. The 26-year-old jockey suffered three broken ribs along with a punctured lung as a result of the incident and was subsequently airlifted to The Alfred hospital for immediate treatment. The accident… 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 Sandown, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Murray Bridge and Bunbury. swiftbet 💰 👉 Download the hottest new betting app BEST BOOKIES đź’¸: View the Best… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Saturday’s Races (14/6/2025) at races around the country. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Saturday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
Group 1-winning mare Kimochi may have run her final race after sustaining a tendon injury in the lead-up to the Stradbroke Handicap. Trainer Gary Portelli confirmed the four-year-old was found to be lame following trackwork on the eve of Saturday’s $3 million feature at Eagle Farm, forcing her late withdrawal… Read More »
Interest in Vinery Stud’s standout first-season stallion Ole Kirk continued to soar at the Inglis Great Southern Sale on Friday, where a third-crop filly fetched an impressive $475,000 in Melbourne. The filly was bred by Gilgai Farm, who had sold her dam, Rainy Daze, for just $12,000 in April last… Read More »
Star jockey James McDonald is battling a bout of illness but remains determined to fulfill his riding commitments at Eagle Farm this Saturday. After being ruled out of Wednesday’s Kensington meeting due to illness, McDonald was still clearly under the weather when he spoke on Friday, yet remains optimistic about… Read More »
We take a look at the Best Free Daily Horse Racing Offers from Australia’s leading online bookmakers for Friday’s Races (13/6/2025) at races around the country. Make sure you get more bang for your buck this Friday by using the best racing offers we could find anywhere online with betting… Read More »
UK-based Star Sports has initiated its Australian growth strategy by acquiring the intellectual property of boutique bookmaker Vinbet. This development comes less than 12 months after Star Sports launched its tailored online wagering platform for the Australian market, aiming to make deeper inroads amid increasing competition. In an environment where… Read More »
Australia’s largest fixed odds punter has voiced growing unease about the long-term outlook of the nation’s racing industry, leading him to increasingly allocate his wagering activity to international markets. In remarks that should concern principal racing authorities (PRAs) across all three codes—thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound—the seasoned professional gambler gave a… Read More »
Who is going to be in hot enough form to stop Cool Archie in the J J Atkins? The Chris and Corey Munce trained colt has not only carried all before him since resuming in a humble Maiden on April 16, but his unbeaten, four race winning blitz over the… Read More »
Flutter has rolled out a 50-cent transaction fee per wager for users of its Fanduel platform in Illinois, aligning with a levy introduced by the state’s legislature. As regulatory pressure and taxation continue to climb in the United States—a scenario familiar to Australian bookmakers—Flutter CEO Peter Jackson explained that the… Read More »
