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    • Pretty much agree...racing now seen as a televised sport and people now find a day at the races too boring and their time/money  spent better elsewhere. Ellerslie does well on the 'big days' when much of the hospitality is sold out.  Certainly more money made in the food and beverage than in the on course betting. PLus with 20 plus meetings a year , cant go back to the well every couple of weeks .Flemington makes most of its money in Cup week. The bigger crowds are generally around iconic meetings[ Kumara] and traditional holiday dates [Tauherenikau ].......give us your list and over next few weeks I'll take a peak at their key numbers. The Grand Tour numbers have been good , with the gate charge being paid by young folk for a day out at the races followed by well known musicians performing ! Certainly Grand Tour events I've witnessed have seemed successful , particularly NZ Cup day at Riccarton , a couple at Ellerslie and one at Pukekohe .. Christmas at the Races and Summer Racing  are two successful promotions which seem to have stood the test of time ! Anyway ,please list the Clubs that attract the large crowds  .
    • bored,Married at first sight,that the wifes watching, just isn't doing it for me this year,so i had a look at the HRNZ website to fill in time. The lastest press release on the HRNZ website is from a grant jarrold,who is chair of the HRNZ board. its early days to form an opinion as yet on what level of competent decision making we can expect. The chair of the board,grant jarrold has a video clip with just a wee bit more deatail. I guess they are trying to be transparent,so thats a good thing i suppose,but we all know theres a difference between giving the impression your all about good governace and actually delivering good governance. So time will tell. I have to say,that in my opinion,the first vibe i get from the video is a positive one about the man,but still he said things that made me think,just wait and see. actually,while it has nothing to do with my thoughts,does anyone know what the first two words he used in the video were? i've played that bit over several times and my hearing says he using ,i guess maori words, that if you google, mean blood treatment or tatoo treatment. Now obviously i'm no expert on te reo,but somehow i don't think what i was hearing is the right interpetation of the words he used. Does anyone know what he said in maori? Anyways,there were some points which i think were areas of hope,but also many areas of concern. for example. 1)He sates in the video" we need to have high quality racing and content to ensure we can improve our wagering and increase the returns to all participants' Now,as i've pointed out so many times,anyone who says high quality racing will increase wagering ,does not have a real grip of the principle drivers of increased turnover. Yes,if you look at nz cup day,tyou would say that,but using a one off day as the barometer to gauge the yearly turnovers is in my opinion ignorant. As i've pointed out so many times,the main drivers of turnover are timeslots,pre race sky racing exposure and jackpotting pools.I have given endless figures to back up why i say that.  2)he staes HRNZ is on budget. Well anyone can say overall things are on budget,even if there are areas where things are terribly not on budget. So my point is,how about there be some transparency around the figures. For example ,lets have the breakdown of the profit /loss or budgeted for loss for specific regions and specific age group racing. How about being honest and telling participants exactly how much cross subsidising from profitable areas of the industry,is being poured into auckland racing and 2 year old racing. 3)he stated "wagering growth". now ,that comment may be true,but does he not realise anyone can work out that was always going to be the case when all the extra meetings were run. There needs to be precise data released if they are gping to be viewed as transparent. 4)He mentioned the  on course success of the summer racing. Well yes,they have always been successful,as long as the weathers good. But,people aren't silly and they can see when they turn up at the races at every day meetings in the remaing 9 months of the year,on course attendance isn't good. Besides,i thought the clubs are always saying that their is no hrnz incentive for them to encourage people to attend on course. 5) next gen. he gave that a plug. And i agree ,it does seem to have had a positive effect on the sales. Of course i have also pointed out,that i believe its going to end up like one of those high flying stocks that list on the sharemarket,that its the hype that drives the share  price up,not realsitic potential returns. And we all know,that if the hype doesn't match the reality,then i will sour people off future investment. My final thought would be,i hope this new board wakes up to HRNZ two biggest problems. That is decision making based on short sightedness and self interest.  
    • Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Skyline Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1200m The Skyline Stakes is a Group 2 race for two-year-old colts and geldings, run over 1200m under set weights. First held in 1979 by the Sydney Turf Club, the Skyline Stakes named after 1958 Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and Group 1 AJC Derby (2400m) winner Skyline. Initially a Listed race in 1980, the Skyline Stakes was upgraded to Group 3 in 1987 and Group 2 in 2012. The Skyline Stakes grants ballot exemption for the Golden Slipper. Five horses have won both the Skyline and Golden Slipper, though none since Dance Hero in 2004. The 2024 Skyline Stakes, worth $300,000, was won by Storm Boy, defeating Prost and Duvana. 2025 Skyline Stakes betting odds Storm Boy justified his favouritism to claim the Group 2 Skyline Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Odds for the 2025 Skyline Stakes as of February 24 – Courtesy of Neds Shaggy Win $3.00 Place $1.40 Rivellino Win $4.50 Place $1.70 Comedy Win $6.00 Place $2.00 United States Win $6.00 Place $2.00 Skyhook Win $9.00 Place $2.60 Algorithmic Win $13.00 Place $3.40 Hillier Win $15.00 Place $3.80 Quietly Arrogant Win $15.00 Place $3.80 Chergui Win $17.00 Place $4.20 Good Hotspur Win $26.00 Place $6.00 Valedictorian Win $26.00 Place $6.00 Archimage Win $34.00 Place $7.60 Cobra Club Win $34.00 Place $7.60 Nielsen Park Win $51.00 Place $11.00 Peleus Win $51.00 Place $11.00 Banknote Hustler Win $101.00 Place $21.00 How to bet on the Skyline Stakes Australian horse racing bookmakers will have betting on the Skyline Stakes available. Many of them will open an early market so you can wager on the race a week or so in advance. Unlike many of the bigger races the acceptances are only done a few days before the Skyline Stakes so you won’t find a futures market weeks in advance, like major Group 1 races like the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate. Aussie bookies like Dabble offer all of the usual bet types on the Skyline Stakes and you will have the option of using ‘boosted odds’ at some of them. This simply means you place your win bet and use the boosted odds option, which could send a $10 shot out to $15. This provides great value and is as good a reason as any to bet online for the Skyline Stakes. Neds Code GETON 1 Take It To The Neds Level Neds Only orange bookie! Check Out Neds Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit today. “GETON is not a bonus code. Neds does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. Full terms. BlondeBet Signup Code GETON 2 Punters Prefer Blondes BlondeBet Blonde Boosts – Elevate your prices! 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Skyline Stakes News Storm Boy kicks off Triple Crown campaign in fine style Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and James McDonald have combined with Storm Boy to take out the Group 2 Skyline … Read More Storm Boy out to extend unbeaten start in Skyline Stakes Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Co-trainer Adrian Bott feels Saturday’s Group 2 Skyline Stakes (1200m) is the ideal prep race for Storm Boy leading into … Read More Randwick race-by-race preview & betting tips | Saturday, March 2 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago The Verry Elleegant Stakes headlines a bumper 10-race card at Randwick this Saturday. See our free betting tips and quaddie … Read More Corniche books ticket to the Golden Slipper Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Team Godolphin has another runner set to line up in the Golden Slipper on March 18 after Corniche proved too … Read More Unbeaten Promitto Books Golden Slipper Berth Australia horse racing news 3 years ago The David Atkins-trained Promitto has caused an upset at just his second start and has since booked a spot in … Read More Button hoping long journey south pays off for Jemeldi Australia horse racing news 3 years ago It’s a tick over 1000km and a 10.5-hour drive from Corbould Park on the Sunshine Coast to Royal Randwick Racecourse, … Read More 2025 Skyline Stakes Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2025 Skyline Stakes final field is released on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Previous Skyline Stakes Fields 2024 Skyline Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Storm Boy Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott James McDonald 1 55.5kg 2 Odinson Ciaron Maher Tom Marquand 7 55.5kg 3 Prost Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Adam Hyeronimus 6 55.5kg 4 Parkour James Cummings Tim Clark 5 55.5kg 5 Cerons Brett Cavanough Ashley Morgan 2 55.5kg 6 Indecisive John Thompson Zac Lloyd 4 55.5kg 7 President Chris Waller Kerrin McEvoy 9 55.5kg 8 Duvana Chris Waller Jason Collett 3 55.5kg 9 Kingdom Undersiege Peter & Paul Snowden Tommy Berry 8 55.5kg 2024 Skyline Stakes result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Randwick-2024-Group-2-Skyline-Stakes-02032024-Storm-Boy-Gai-Waterhouse-Adrian-Bott-James-McDonald.mp4 1st – Storm Boy (-555.56) 2nd – Prost (+130) 3rd – Duvana (NTD) Recent runnings of the Skyline Stakes: 2024: Storm Boy remains undefeated The multi-million-dollar colt, Storm Boy ($1.18), maintained his unbeaten start to his career after taking out the Group 2 Skyline Stakes at Rosehill as he prepared for the Group 1 Golden Slipper at his next start. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained galloper was a little slow away from the barriers, but James McDonald gave the son of Justify a dig in the ribs, and he quickly found the front. Although he was sent around as odds-on favourite with online bookmakers, Storm Boy did more than enough to suggest that he will be at his peak in the Golden Slipper, when he will be second-up for the campaign. Making up ground from midfield was the stable mate Prost ($12.00), who ran home nicely into third place, while Duvana ($19.00) from the Waller stable stuck on well for third. However, as many expected, all the honours went to the winner, as he won by an official margin of 1.38 lengths on the line. 2023: Corniche overhauls rivals Godolphin unleashed Golden Slipper contender after Corniche proved too strong for his rivals in the Skyline Stakes at Randwick. The James Cummings-trained colt was given an exceptional ride by Brenton Avdulla, finding the one-one position throughout to stalk the moderate tempo over the 1200m contest. From there he was able to storm clear of the boys to score an impressive win by 1.5 lengths on the winning post. He was well found late in the market with online bookmakers as the Godolphin colt firmed into $7 with his form behind Blue Diamond hopeful, Barber, jumping off the page for punters. 2022: Promitto causes upset David Atkins’ unbeaten colt Promitto proved too strong at the end of the 2022 Group 2 Skyline Stakes at Randwick, defeating Rise Of The Masses and Jemeldi in fine style. The son of Divine Prophet romped in on debut at Newcastle over 900m, and that was enough for Atkins to have a throw at the stumps at Group 2 level. Starting a $15 chance, Promitto was given a brilliant ride by Christian Reith, before letting down strongly in the concluding stages to set out after the leaders strongly. Previous winners of the Skyline Stakes Skyline Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Storm Boy James McDonald Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2023 Corniche Brenton Avdulla James Cummings 2022 Promitto Christian Reith David Atkins 2021 O’President Tim Clark Chris Waller 2020 Mamaragan Blake Shinn John Thompson 2019 Microphone James McDonald James Cummings 2018 Santos Tim Clark Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2017 Diamond Tathagata Glyn Schofield Mark Newnham 2016 Good Standing Hugh Bowman James Cummings 2015 Exosphere James McDonald John O’Shea 2014 Valentia Tommy Berry Gai Waterhouse 2013 I’m All the Talk Brenton Avdulla Gary Portelli 2012 Ashokan Jim Cassidy John O’Shea 2011 Uate Nash Rawiller Kris Lees 2010 Hinchinbrook Hugh Bowman Gerald Ryan 2009 Manhattan Rain Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse 2008 All American Brad Rawiller David Hayes 2007 Murtajill Jim Cassidy Tim Martin 2006 Casino Prince Jim Cassidy Anthony Cummings 2005 Snitzel Glen Boss Gerald Ryan 2004 Dance Hero Chris Munce Gai Waterhouse 2003 Kusi Corey Brown John Hawkes 2002 Choisir Lenny Beasley Paul Perry 2001 Viscount Rod Quinn John Hawkes 2000 Kootoomootoo Brian York Jack Denham Skyline Stakes winners pre-2000 Skyline Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Shogun Lodge 1998 Prowl 1997 Guineas 1996 Excel Pilot 1995 Strategic 1994 Dr. Zackary 1993 Allez Glen 1992 Kenfair 1991 Big Dreams 1990 Our Horizon 1989 Show County 1988 Star Watch 1987 Proven Valour 1986 Pre Catelan 1985 Timothy 1984 Hula Drum 1983 Sir Dapper 1982 Hot Opera 1981 Domino 1980 Cosmic Delight 1979 Top Hat Joe Recommended! 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    • What 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, NSW When Saturday, March 1, 2025 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1600m Conditions Group 1 | Weight For Age 2024 Winner Think It Over (2) | T: Kerry Parker | J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) headlines the action at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a classy field of nine set to battle it out for the $1 million prize. Six of the nine runners engaged come through the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) where Fangirl prevailed over 1400m. Can the likes of Via Sistina and Ceolwulf turn the tables stepping out to the mile? Or is there an upset brewing elsewhere in the 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes. 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes odds The Verry Elleegant Stakes is a race in three according to horse racing bookmakers, with the Chris Waller-trained Via Sistina holding firm favouritism at $1.90 after an impressive return in the Apollo Stakes. Stable companion Fangirl is on the second line of betting at $3.20, while the Joseph Pride-trained Ceolwulf is the big drifter at $5.50 with Neds after drawing the widest gate (9). Lindermann ($13.00) appears to be the best of those in double figures, while it’s ‘write your own ticket’ for the rest, with the likes of Zarakem ($35.00) and Golden Path ($51.00) lacking any early support at the big odds. 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes speed map Lindermann appears to be the sole leader of the weight-for-age feature, with Nash Rawiller likely to bowl across to the top from barrier seven. Expect Zarakem to press forward to sit on his outside from gate three, while Fangirl will attempt to position towards the one-one throughout from stall five. Via Sistina and Ceolwulf are likely to settle worse than midfield throughout the journey; however, expect the pair to get cover thanks to the staying pair of Arapaho and Golden Path. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes. Verry Elleegant Stakes 2025 preview & form It’s advantage Via Sistina stepping out to the 1600m after hitting the line well resuming in the Apollo Stakes. She had to push her way clear at a crucial stage and was doing her best work late to suggest she’s on song heading into this second-up assignment. James McDonald reuniting with the superstar mare is a major bonus, and provided she can be exposed with clear air at the top of the straight, Via Sistina must be considered the one to beat. The Ciaron Maher-trained Zarakem warrants a saver at the $35.00 with Dabble. He brings some elite European form into his Australian debut, and although he may want further than the 1600m moving forward, he can make some noise at the each-way price. Verry Elleegant Stakes 2025 selections & best bets Selections: 8 VIA SISTINA 2 ZARAKEM 1 CEOLWULF 9 FANGIRL $100 betting strategy $85 Win Via Sistina (#8) @ $15 Win Zarakem (#2) @ Verry Elleegant Stakes 2025 final field 1. Ceolwulf (9) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 59kg Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Las Brisas (GB) +400 -285.71 2. Zarakem (3) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 59kg Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Zarak (FR) Dam: Harem Mistress (IRE) +3300 +300 3. Fawkner Park (2) T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald J: Tyler Schiller W: 59kg Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Zoffany (IRE) Dam: Za’Hara (IRE) +7000 +600 4. Arapaho (4) T: Bjorn Baker J: Ashley Morgan W: 59kg Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Lope de Vega (IRE) Dam: Alzubra (GB) +15000 +1300 5. Lindermann (7) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 59kg Age: 5YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +1200 +120 6. Land Legend (1) T: Chris Waller J: Kerrin McEvoy W: 59kg Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Galileo (IRE) Dam: Landikusic (IRE) +7000 +600 7. Golden Path (6) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Tommy Berry W: 59kg Age: 5YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Belardo (IRE) Dam: Golden Destination +7000 +600 8. Via Sistina (8) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Nigh (IRE) -125 -1250 9. Fangirl (5) T: Chris Waller J: Jason Collett W: 57kg Age: 6YO Colour: Bay or Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Sebring Dam: Little Surfer Girl +220 -500 Horse racing tips View the full article
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