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26/3/2025 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Sha Tin

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Bravo Centurion primed to let rip in Rock Magic Stakes

Bravo Centurion will return to the races at Ascot on Saturday and trainer Luke Fernie is confident the exciting four-year-old can stamp his authority early and confirm a slot in the $5 million Kia-Quokka (1200m). Bravo Centurion was one of the hottest horses going around in Perth last year, winning six… Read More »
Catarino back in the groove after Pingrup Cup success

Ava Catarino’s Pingrup Cup (1660m) success was timely, it came at the opportune time for the young rider. Any race win for a jockey is significant, more so for a young apprentice, but Saturday’s victory was laced with a sense of importance. Punching the air in delight as she passed… Read More »
Deny Knowledge to take it up to Pride Of Jenni

Co-trainer Sam Freedman is confident Deny Knowledge can apply real pressure to Pride Of Jenni in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington. The bold front-runner will stick to her aggressive racing style in a field expected to set a strong tempo. Freedman believes many horses are reluctant to… Read More »
Group 1 winner Aegon retired

Group 1-winning gelding Aegon has been retired following an impressive five-year career on the track. Trainer and co-owner Andrew Forsman confirmed the decision, citing the horse’s declining finishing power as a key factor. The six-year-old claimed six victories from 33 starts, highlighted by wins in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas… Read More »
ATC Derby for Goldrush Guru

Goldrush Guru will take his place in the ATC Derby (2400m) at Randwick on April 5 despite an underwhelming performance in the Rosehill Guineas (2000m) on the weekend. Trainer Andrew Gluyas admitted the colt raced too aggressively last start and is considering gear changes to help him settle. “He just… Read More »
Danny Nikolic faces court over Carlton break-in

Former jockey Danny Nikolic and former lawyer Patrick Lennon have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court following their arrest for an alleged break-in at a Carlton property. Nikolic, a former Caulfield Cup winner, and Lennon are accused of attempting to steal $177,000 worth of luxury items, including jewellery and a Toyota… Read More »
Trainers eyeing The Quokka after strong performances

New South Wales-based trainers Matthew Smith and Matthew Dale have shown interest in bringing their last start Group 1 placegetters to Perth for next month’s The Quokka (1200m). The Matthew Dale-trained Front Page finished second to Private Harry in last Saturday’s Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill, while Matthew Smith had Headwall finish second… Read More »
Matthew Smith aims Waltham at Melbourne Cup start

There is still a little over seven months until the running of the Melbourne Cup, but Sydney-based horseman Matthew Smith is already planning for Australia’s great race. Smith has UK-bred Waltham entered in the Listed Roy Higgins (2600m) at Flemington on Saturday in a bid to short-cutting a start in the Melbourne…. Read More »
Defending Sydney Cup champ ready to Fire

Duke De Sessa will be Ciaron Maher’s leading contender in this Saturday’s Tancred Stakes, but the 2400-metre Group 1 is also an important race for another member of the team. Circle Of Fire will round out preparations for his Sydney Cup defence in the $1.5 million event at Rosehill. The son of… Read More »
Champion English jockey to ride at The Championships

Coolmore has landed a handy substitute for James Mcdonald on Day 1 of The Championships with Ryan Moore set to ride at the April 5 meeting at Randwick. Coolmore Australia principal Tom Magnier revealed on Tuesday morning it had all but been finalised that the Englishman would step in and fulfil the… Read More »
Unbeaten Champion 2YO joins Arrowfield’s 2025 roster

Arrowfield Stud is proud to announce that the two-time Group 1 2YO winner Vandeek (Havana Grey-Mosa Mine by Exceed and Excel) will shuttle to Arrowfield from Cheveley Park Stud, UK in 2025. Arrowfield’s Chairman John Messara says, “He’s a great-looking, unbeaten Champion two-year-old by a brilliant young stallion – that… Read More »
Ageing mares add Australian Cup sparkle

Racing fans have been blessed since the turn of the century with the number of high-quality mares that have continued their racing careers as they have aged. In years gone by, a mare with a solid race record, would have been whisked off to the breeding barn by the time… Read More »
Berry The Cash eyeing Warrnambool Carnival debut

New Zealand’s top hurdler, Berry The Cash, could make his Australian debut at Warrnambool’s May Racing Carnival, with trainer Mark Oulaghan seriously considering the move for the talented gelding. The nine-year-old son of Jakkalberry is fresh off seven consecutive wins, including a dominant victory in the Grand National Hurdles last… Read More »
Vestas ready for resumption in Flemington sprint classic

Promising Toronado filly Vestas is set to make her fourth career start in the $500,000 Listed HKJC Sprint Classic at Flemington this Saturday. The three-year-old impressed on debut with a dominant win but has since faced misfortune, including a tough run down the Flemington straight and another in Queensland’s $3… Read More »
Zardozi eyes Australian Cup challenge against Pride of Jenni

Toppling star mare Pride Of Jenni is no easy feat, but Godolphin’s Nacim Dilmi believes Zardozi can achieve it in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup over 2000m. Pride Of Jenni was dominant in their recent clash at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stakes, but Dilmi is hopeful that a… Read More »
Caulfield set to host 2026 William Reid Stakes

The 2026 William Reid Stakes will likely be held at Caulfield, as the Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) prepares to redevelop its iconic track later this year. With only eight meetings remaining at the current track, the MVRC has begun collaborating with Racing Victoria to relocate 39 race meetings over… Read More »
Grandstand Cup Day celebrates life after racing

Racegoers at Grandstand Cup Day at Ascot enjoyed a special celebration of retired racehorses, with Racing WA’s Off the Track WA program taking centre stage. In collaboration with Perth Racing, the event showcased the versatility and achievements of retired racehorses, highlighting their transition into new careers beyond the track. Attendees… Read More »
Lane’s big plans for his lady

Bunbury trainer Michael Lane has high regard for The Boss Lady and is keen to see if the richly talented mare can progress towards bigger goals in the short and long term. If The Boss Lady lives up to Michael Lane’s lofty estimation, she could make her presence felt in the… Read More »
O’Donnell leads growing fan base for Machine Gun Gracie

Machine Gun Gracie’s fan base is growing rapidly after she monstered her opposition in Saturday’s Listed Natasha Stakes (2200m) at Ascot. Leading the chorus of support and sharing his admiration for the Justine Erkelens-trained Maschino filly is experienced jockey, Shaun O’Donnell. With two wins and two seconds from four starts,… Read More »