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Tempted winning the Group 2 Reisling Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Godolphin filly Tempted ($2.80) has proven too classy for the girls in the Group 2 Reisling Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, surging clear to secure a stunning victory and booking her ticket to the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m). The daughter of Street Boss put the writing on the wall after a luckless effort in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) on February 22, running up behind a wall of horses in the two-year-old classic. She couldn’t have been more impressive returning to Sydney on Saturday, with the James Cummings-trained galloper producing a barnstorming run down the centre of the course. She was suited by a genuine tempo courtesy of Bel Merci ($7.50) who looked to travel beautifully under Chad Schofield, while the John Sargent-trained debutant Nullarbor Jane ($11.00) was able to land on the leaders’ back from barrier 11. Marhoona ($10.00) loomed large in the concluding stages after landing the one-one throughout, while favourite backers with horse racing bookmakers would’ve been nervous as McDonald found cover in at the back-half of the field. Marhoona hit the front with 200m left to travel, but Tempted was breathing down her neck before surging to the top to claim a dominant win in the 2025 Reisling Stakes. Click here for Randwick race replays. James Cummings was on course to break down the win and confirm what’s next for the two-year-old filly. “We’ll get the opportunity to let the dust settle and see how this lines up amongst all of the lead-ups,” said Cummings. “But I like that she’s come out of the Blue Diamond, she’s not taken a backward step from there. “She’s just freshened up beautifully at the farm between runs and we’ve barely done much with her, yet she’s been able to deliver off the back of a strongly run six furlong race here at Randwick. “Floated home up the middle, perfectly to plan, she’ll step off that and she can go right into the Slipper with a sail full of momentum and an absolute truckload of confidence. “You get a draw in a race like that, it makes a big difference. But she’s had the seasoning, she’s got the attitude for it. There’s a bit of jostling at the back of the field and she could cope with that to hold her spot.” James McDonald was impressed with the performance as he spoke post-race. “Yeah, she was really good,” said McDonald. “She’s a proper genuine chance in two weeks’ time for sure. “I thought I was going to see the outside fence for a little bit, I was getting shunted a little bit. “She’s a professional, she’s very similarly to her mum (Calliope). Her mum was a little rocket, but she’s got a better head on her shoulders, so that’ll take her a long way.” Tempted is now a $11.00 chance with BlondeBet for the Group 1 Golden Slipper on March 22. Horse racing news View the full article

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Enriched winnings the Listed Fireball Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Michael Freedman-trained Enriched ($6.50) has railed through in the concluding stages to claim the Listed Fireball Stakes (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. The son of I Am Invincible did it stylishly in the end, storming along the inside running rail to secure his second career victory under the Tommy Berry drive. It was perfect ride by the star hoop, sitting on the back of Flying For Fun ($8.00) throughout the 1100m journey, with the Bryce Heys-trained filly ticking over some modest sectionals in the middle stages. Yoshinobu ($2.90) had been well-supported with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump and failed to slot in for cover in the early stages under James McDonald, with the Written Tycoon colt pulling his way three-wide for most of the trip. Zac Lloyd was happy to smoke the pipe aboard Zeitung ($3.30) sitting last as the field of seven swung for home, giving the daughter of Exceed And Excel the final crack at her rivals. There was only one horse punters would’ve wanted to be on, however, as Enriched extended in the final furlong to put them away comfortably in the 2025 Fireball Stakes. Click here for Randwick race replays. Michael Freedman was on course to speak post-race. “He’s a colt I’ve always had a nice opinion of,” said Freedman. “He’s still a colt at the moment which is nice. It was great to see him today faithful some of the potential he’s been showing for the last 12 months or so. “With that pedigree there’s some nice three-year-old races around and as I said he’s still a colt and very well bred, so see how he pulls up, but maybe we look at a Derby Munro or something then possibly a crack at the Arrowfield Sprint.” Enriched is currently a $15 chance with Neds in the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) on April 12. Horse racing news View the full article

Military Tycoon ridden by Thomas Stockdale wins the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher has struck early on All Star Mile Day at Flemington with his two-year-old filly Military Tycoon (+360) showing a superior turn of foot to claim the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes (1000m). The daughter of Written Tycoon was given a great ride by Thomas Stockdale, as they led from start to finish to salute for punters as a well-backed second favourite with Picklebet. As the only runner who had raced down the Flemington straight, the experience was telling, as Stockdale took the race by the scruff of the neck and dominted from the front. Military Tycoon gave a strong kick at the 300m mark and put up a length margin on Gin Spirit, who chased gamely, before running away with a dominant two-length win over Gin Spirit (+320) and Pure Passion (+1300). With the 12-horse field choosing to split, the group on the stand side were clearly in front of the inside division throughout the run, which may be a sign for later races down the straight. Click here for Flemington race replays. Ciaron Maher spoke to the media post-race. “She’s always shown that sort of ability and it unravelled for her during the Cup Carnival,” Maher said. “She trialled up really nicely and Tom has done a good job. “There is hardly a horse in the stable that I have of Bennett Racing’s that doesn’t have some sort of ability. “They do a very good job of selecting their horses and you can see they’ve got a huge crew of owners so it is fantastic. “They just retired Southport Tycoon to stud so hopefully this is their next group horse. “He’s a good horseman. There’s good jockeys and then there’s good horsemen as well. “They are happy to assist in the training and feedback is crucial. “Tom certainly is one of them. “His feedback in the morning is very beneficial and he’s obviously screwed down, he’s fit and well and has a heap of ability. He is heading in the right direction.” Thomas Stockdale was very happy with the win, and he spoke post-race. “I’ve put a lot of effort into working her at home. She’s not an easy ride. She’s very hot and she wants to do a few things wrong,” Stockdale said of the winner. “Throughout her trials I’ve learnt a lot about her and I was able to implement that today. “I felt like a winner a furlong after the gates. She is going well. “This isn’t the end for her. She is in for good things. “I haven’t had a lift like that up the straight for quite a while. “It is good to be getting support from Ciaron and his team. “Nathan (Bennett) has been a good supporter of mine especially over the last month.” Horse racing news View the full article

Randwick Guineas Day 2025 Race Replays. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Randwick Guineas Day 2025 is here with a bumper 10-race meeting set down for decision at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) is set to jump at 3:50pm AEDT. As the Sydney Autumn Carnival continues, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Free Randwick Race Replays & Results – Saturday, March 8, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Midway Handicap (1600m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Randwick-Race-1-Midway-Handicap-08032025-Pocketing-Richard-Will-Freedman-Tim-Clark.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 7 POCKETING Richard & Will Freedman Tim Clark $2.60 $1.35 2nd 4 RUSH ATTACK Nathan Doyle Zac Lloyd $1.65 3rd 1 PROMITTO David Atkins Benjamin Osmond $2.80 4th 12 BERNEN WIN John P Thompson Tom Sherry Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 7-4 $5.50 Exacta 7-4 $8.40 Duet 7-4 $2.60 Duet 7-1 $5.50 Duet 4-1 $8.60 Trifecta 7-4-1 $49.70 First Four 7-4-1-12 $290.10 Horse racing news View the full article

All-Star Mile Day 2025. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) All-Star Mile Day 2025 is here with a bumper 10-race meeting set down for decision at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m) is set to jump at 3:30pm AEDT. As the Melbourne Autumn Carnival continues, catch up on all the race replays, results and dividends provided by top horse racing bookmakers here. Free Flemington Race Replays & Reulsts – March 8, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Cirka Plate (1100m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Flemington-Race-1-Cirka-Plate-080322025-Mystic-Reign-Grahame-Begg-Joe-Bowditch.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 5 Mystic Reign Grahame Begg Joe Bowditch $5.50 $1.65 2nd 1 Let’sfacethemusic Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Ethan Brown $1.50 3rd 2 Gallant Son Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Damian Lane $1.10 4th 3 Interest Point David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins Jamie Mott Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 5-1 $11.10 Exacta 5-1 $24.60 Duet 5-1 $3.70 Duet 5-2 $2.90 Duet 1-2 $1.60 Trifecta 5-1-2 $41.90 First Four 5-1-2-3 $157.40 Race 2 – Group 3 Ottawa Stakes (1000m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Flemington-2025-Group-3-Ottawa-Stakes-08032025-Military-Tycoon-Ciaron-Maher-Thomas-Stockdale.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Fixed Odds (W) Fixed Odds (P) 1st 7 Military Tycoon Ciaron Maher Thomas Stockdale $4.60 $1.85 2nd 1 Gin Spirit Ben, Will & JD Hayes Mark Zahra $1.75 3rd 3 Pure Passion Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Jamie Melham $3.70 4th 13 Prestige Snitzel David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins Jamie Mott Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 7-1 $10.20 Exacta 7-1 $20.50 Duet 7-1 $4.90 Duet 7-3 $12.70 Duet 1-3 $9.30 Trifecta 7-1-3 $166.80 First Four 7-1-3-13 $1,771.00 Running Double (1,2) 5-7 $36.30 Horse racing news View the full article

Island Life winning the Group 3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ex-pat Kiwi rider Michael Dee gained early success on his latest race day return to his homeland when he guided favourite Island Life to victory in the Group 3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie. Dee, who plies in his trade in Melbourne these days after spending his formative years in New Zealand, had been engaged to partner race favourite Willydoit in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) later on the card and got his day off to a great start with a superb effort on the Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie-prepared daughter of Vadamos. Dee took up the initiative by sitting the three-year-old filly outside pacemaker Eye Candy, which was against her normal pattern of getting back and finishing her races off strongly. That decision proved a masterstroke in the six-horse field as Island Life was in the perfect position to issue her challenge early in the run home, where she shot to the front and held out the late challenge of This Time Girl to score her second career victory at just her seventh start. Click here for Ellerslie race replays. Dee was pleased with the run and noted her toughness would hold her in good stead if she pressed ahead to a start in the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on March 22. “She’s very tough and tries hard which is what she has going for her as she is not that big,” Dee said. “I was pleased when she ended up outside the leader as she relaxed really well and when I gave her a squeeze up I got pretty confident a long way out. “The extra distance (of the Oaks) could be a question mark, but she is very tough and is going in the right direction so you have to have a go while she is going well.” Ritchie cut an emotional figure as she waited for the Sir Peter Vela owned and bred filly make her way back to the winners’ enclosure. “I grew up here and this means just so much as we have had huge pressure with this filly,” she said. “To do this for Sir Peter on this incredible day just feels unbelievable. “It has taken a little while to work her out as she is pretty awkward, but Michael gave her a peach of a ride and I’m just so proud of her as she ground it out and finished it off so well. “We will see how she comes through this before we make a decision (on Trentham) as she can be a little quirky, but she relaxed today which was great.” Horse racing news View the full article

Champions Day 2025 Race Replays & Results. Photo: Race Images New Zealand’s richest raceday is finally here, Champions Day 2025 in New Zealand set to take place at Ellerslie on Saturday, March 8. For fans who want to relive the excitement or catch up on the action they missed, we’ve got you covered with replays of all the key races. Whether it’s the electrifying victory of an up-and-coming star or needing to relive a breathtaking victory, our free replays of Champions Day 2025 brings you front-row access to all the highlights from Ellerslie in New Zealand. Free Ellerslie Racing Replays – March 8, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Race 1 – Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m) Race Replay & Results https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ellerslie-Race-1-EntainNZB-Insurance-Pearl-Series-Final-080322025-Francee-Mark-Walker-Sam-Bergerson-Craig-Grylls.mp4 Place No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Odds (W) Odds (P) 1st 5 Francee Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson Craig Grylls $9.10 $4.50 2nd 6 Sexy And I Moet Stephen Marsh Michael Dee $2.00 3rd 8 She’s Untouchable Stephen Marsh Matt Cartwright $1.90 4th 10 Mafia Mamma Wayne Hillis Vinnie Colgan Exotic Bet Type Results Dividend Quinella 5-6 $41.90 Exacta 5-6 $68.70 Duet 5-6 $8.70 Duet 5-8 $15.80 Duet 6-8 $5.60 Trifecta 5-6-8 $537.90 First Four 5-6-8-10 $2,666.60 Horse racing news View the full article

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario) (CTHS) will hold the 2025 Canadian Premier Yearling Sale, in collaboration with Woodbine, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, the CTHS announced Friday. The sale will be hosted at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion this year and again in 2026. The four-day festival begins with a day of sales stakes racing at Woodbine Sunday, Aug. 24. Yearlings will be available for inspection on both the 25th and 26th before the sale begins Wednesday at 11 a.m. Last year's sale demonstrated the continued strength of the Canadian breeding program, with competitive bidding and strong sales figures highlighting the demand for Canadian-bred talent. The 2025 edition promises to continue that tradition, providing an exceptional opportunity for buyers to acquire future champions and for breeders to showcase their finest yearlings. The post Canadian Premier Yearling Sale To Be Held At Woodbine Aug. 27 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

All-Star Mile Day 2025 horse racing promotions. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The All-Star Mile at Flemington is set for Saturday, March 8, and stands as one of the most lucrative and exciting races of the Melbourne Autumn Carnival. Headlined by the All-Star Mile, this 1600m event brings together a mix of elite weight-for-age stars and fan-voted contenders, creating a unique and highly competitive betting landscape. While All-Star Mile promotions may not match the scale of Melbourne Cup Day, many of the top Australian bookmakers are rolling out enhanced odds, cashback offers, and exclusive betting features for this premier event. All-Star Mile Bookmaker Promotions & Betting Offers The top All-Star Mile promotions for 2025 include: Flemington & Randwick R1-4 | Bet Back Run 2nd or 3rd Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-4 at Flemington & Randwick on Saturday and if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd, get up $50 back as Bonus Cash. Bet Back Tool is only available to use on the day of race, on Fixed Win bets, and on races with 5 or more runners. Neds T&C’s Apply Login to Neds to Claim Promo Flemington Races 4-6 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Cash Back up to $50 BONUS CASH BACK FOR 2nd AND 3rd- Up To $50 BlondeBet T&C’s Apply, Only for eligible customers. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo Saturday Bonus Back 2nd or 3rd in R1-5 at 2 Metro Meetings Randwick & Flemington. Available from 12:00am AEDT Saturday. Auto-applied in Bet Slip. Promotion limits apply. Min 6 runners. Fixed odds only. Eligible customers only. T&C’s apply. Login to UniBet to Claim Promo Flemington & Randwick R1-5 | Run 2nd or 3rd Back Back up to $25 Place a Fixed Price Win bet on Races 1-5 at Flemington and Randwick on Saturday and if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd, get your stake back in bonus up to $25. PlayUp T&Cs apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Flemington Race 1 & 2 – Copy Any Bet AND If Your Horse Runs 2nd OR 3rd – Real Cash Back Up To $25 Valid on the FIRST Win Bet you copy, in each race. Max refund of $25 for your first copied bet only. Eligible customers only. Dabble T&Cs apply. Login to Dabble to Claim Promo 25% Boosted Winnings! – Flemington & Randwick Get 25% BOOSTED WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH. Fixed win only. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bet only. Max bonus $250. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to Picklebet to Claim Promo Owners Bonus – Win a bet on your horse & receive an extra 15% of winnings in cash Account holder must be registered as an official owner of the nominated horse. Fixed odds only. PlayUp T&Cs Apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we will pay you out at the bigger odds Eligible customers. T&C’s apply. Login to Bet365 to Claim Promo COPYCASH. GET COPIED. GET PAID – Get paid $0.10 every time someone uses Copy Bet to copy your bets Earn $0.10 per unique Copy Bet. Max $1000 per week. Copy Cash is real money into your account. Dabble T&Cs apply. Login to Dabble to Claim Promo Boost ‘Til You Boom Get your racing boost back if you don’t win. 18+ Gamble Responsibly. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo How does HorseBetting.com.au source its All-Star Mile betting offers? HorseBetting.com.au carefully reviews Australia’s top online bookmakers to uncover the best betting promotions and bonuses for All-Star Mile Day on March 8, 2025. These offers reflect the ongoing competition among racing bookmakers. While some betting sites may not have dedicated All-Star Mile promotions, others step up with enticing deals. HorseBetting.com.au is your go-to source for exclusive bookmaker bonuses, daily racing tips, and expert betting insights. Whether it’s cashback offers, enhanced odds, or same-race multis, we highlight the best ways to maximise your value on All-Star Mile Day. For the latest promotions and expert race-day picks, be sure to check out our free All-Star Mile Day racing tips. More horse racing promotions View the full article

Randwick Guineas Day 2025 betting promotions. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au The Randwick Guineas Day at Randwick is set for Saturday, March 8, and is one of the feature race days of the Sydney Autumn Carnival. With elite Group racing headlined by the Group 1 Randwick Guineas, punters can expect high-class action and great bookmaker promotions across the card. While Randwick Guineas promotions may not reach the heights of Everest or Golden Slipper Day, many of the top Australian bookmakers are still rolling out offers and referral codes to give punters extra value on this exciting race day. Randwick Guineas Day Bookmaker Promotions & Betting Offers The top Randwick Guineas promotions for 2025 include: Flemington & Randwick R1-4 | Bet Back Run 2nd or 3rd Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1-4 at Flemington & Randwick on Saturday and if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd, get up $50 back as Bonus Cash. Bet Back Tool is only available to use on the day of race, on Fixed Win bets, and on races with 5 or more runners. Neds T&C’s Apply Login to Neds to Claim Promo Saturday Bonus Back 2nd or 3rd in R1-5 at 2 Metro Meetings Randwick & Flemington. Available from 12:00am AEDT Saturday. Auto-applied in Bet Slip. Promotion limits apply. Min 6 runners. Fixed odds only. Eligible customers only. T&C’s apply. Login to UniBet to Claim Promo Flemington & Randwick R1-5 | Run 2nd or 3rd Back Back up to $25 Place a Fixed Price Win bet on Races 1-5 at Flemington and Randwick on Saturday and if your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd, get your stake back in bonus up to $25. PlayUp T&Cs apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Randwick Races 8-10 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Cash Back up to $50 BONUS CASH BACK FOR 2nd AND 3rd- Up To $50 BlondeBet T&C’s Apply. Login to BlondeBet to Claim Promo 25% Boosted Winnings! – Flemington & Randwick Get 25% BOOSTED WINNINGS paid in BONUS CASH. Fixed win only. First eligible bet per race. Must apply Promotion in betslip. Cash bet only. Max bonus $250. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to Picklebet to Claim Promo $7.00 – Wodeton (#5) & Broadsiding (#1) both to win Randwick R4 & R7 Saturday Price Push Double. Price subject to change. Limits apply. Check your Vault for eligibility. T&C’s apply. Login to UniBet to Claim Promo Owners Bonus – Win a bet on your horse & receive an extra 15% of winnings in cash Account holder must be registered as an official owner of the nominated horse. Fixed odds only. PlayUp T&Cs Apply. Login to PlayUp to Claim Promo Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we will pay you out at the bigger odds Eligible customers. T&C’s apply. Login to Bet365 to Claim Promo COPYCASH. GET COPIED. GET PAID – Get paid $0.10 every time someone uses Copy Bet to copy your bets Earn $0.10 per unique Copy Bet. Max $1000 per week. Copy Cash is real money into your account. Dabble T&Cs apply. Login to Dabble to Claim Promo Boost ‘Til You Boom Get your racing boost back if you don’t win. 18+ Gamble Responsibly. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo How does HorseBetting.com.au source its Randwick Guineas betting offers? HorseBetting.com.au carefully reviews Australia’s top online bookmakers to uncover the best betting promotions and bonuses for Randwick Guineas Day on March 8, 2025. These offers reflect the ongoing competition among racing bookmakers. While some betting sites may not have dedicated Randwick Guineas promotions, others step up with enticing deals. HorseBetting.com.au is your go-to source for exclusive bookmaker bonuses, daily racing tips, and expert betting insights. Whether it’s cashback offers, enhanced odds, or same-race multis, we highlight the best ways to maximise your value on Randwick Guineas Day. For the latest promotions and expert race-day picks, be sure to check out our free Randwick Guineas Day Randwick racing tips. More horse racing promotions View the full article

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Login to Boombet Australia to view latest Melbourne Cup promotions! Visit Boombet Boombet.com.au is rolling out exciting promotions for All-Star Mile Day at Flemington and Randwick Guineas Day at Randwick on Saturday, March 8. Boombet’s standout promotion for the day includes bet insurance, where you receive a select number of Race Returns, which can be applied at the bet slip. If your runner finishes second or third instead of winning, Boombet will credit your account with bonus bets, up to $50 of your initial stake. Boombet’s promotions also include their “Boost Til You Boom” feature, which allows you to get enhanced odds on any runner. If your selection doesn’t win, you can use your boost again. These promotions make Boombet a strong option for one of Australia’s biggest autumn race days. Boombet Saturday promotions – March 8, 2025 Boombet promotions for Saturday, March 8, 2025, include the following: Boost ‘Til You Boom Get your racing boost back if you don’t win. 18+ Gamble Responsibly. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo BoomBet Daily Race Returns Use your daily Race Returns to back a runner in ANY RACE you want* and if your horse doesn’t win but finishes in the specified positions, you get your stake back as a bonus bet. 18+ Gamble responsibly. Can be used across any race and code unless specified in customer’s BoomBox. Fix odds, win bets only. Max bonus $50. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo What betting markets will Boombet offer on All-Star Mile Day? Boombet has become a strong competitor in the Australian racing market, offering a wide range of betting options. While they may not have as many exotic bet types as some other bookmakers, Boombet covers all standard markets with a solid selection of exotics. They will also have a quaddie available on the last four races at Flemington. Notable bet types not available include the daily double and early quaddie. Boombet bet types available on All-Star Mile Day include: Win/Place Trifecta Quinella Exacta First Four Quaddie Does Boombet have a free bet offer for new customers? Boombet, in accordance with Australian laws, does not offer free bets for new customers. New account incentives are banned, but existing members may receive exclusive promotions via email after signing up. Horse racing promotions View the full article

Friday's second of three under-tack previews ahead of next week's OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training witnessed no fewer than two dozen horses that broke the 10-second threshold among those who worked an eighth of a mile over the synthetic track. But it was hip 446, a filly by young Crestwood Farm stallion Caracaro (Uncle Mo) from the draft of On The Run Sales, agent, who was the fleetest of them all when stopping the clock in a slick :9 3/5 about three hours into the session. A Feb. 28 foal bred in Kentucky by Pope McLean, Marc McLean and Pope McLean, Jr., the bay is the first foal out of the unraced Port Marazion (Point of Entry) and hails from the female family of 'TDN Rising Star' Faiza (Girvin), herself a $725,000 purchase out of the breeze-up sales in 2022, a Grade I winner that season and later sold for $4 million as a broodmare prospect. Hip 446 is set to make her second trip through a sales pavilion, having been bought back on a bid of $16,000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale. The final time surprised even her consignor. “I didn't know she would go that 9 and 3, I thought maybe she would go 10 flat or 9 and 4,” admitted On The Run's Moses Longoria. “I didn't expect that, so I was happy with that. I have another one for the next sale, but just have this filly here (for the March sale). She's a nice horse. She's real athletic and I always felt like she was going to be fast. I've just been babying her the whole time trying to save it until we got here. But she's great. It's a nice pedigree she has, and she's always felt real athletic the whole time. I've always liked her, she's always been a nice filly. I've just kept my fingers crossed.” Of the 23 juveniles that covered their furlong in :9 4/5, six of those are consigned to the March Sale by Top Line Sales, who sent out two of three bullet workers (:9 4/5) during Thursday's breeze show. While a pair of horses shared the fastest quarter-mile breeze on Thursday at :20 4/5 where a good many of the works were into a strong headwind, five horses bettered that clocking on Friday, with a trio going in :20 2/5. Consigned by Caliente Thoroughbreds as agent, hip 325 is a chestnut son of Midshipman and Meetmeonline (Line of David), a half-sister to dual Grade II-winning turf sprinter and the successful New York-based stallion Bucchero (Kantharos). The latter is a half-sister to the dam of dual-surface Grade I winner World of Trouble (Kantharos). Bred in Kentucky by Lesley Campion and Nathan McCauley's River Oak Farm, hip 325 (breeze video) was a $140,000 purchase by Arroyo Bloodstock out of last year's Keeneland September Sale and the colt's 4-year-old half-sister Twirling Romance (Twirling Candy) made $485,000 at the 2-year-old sales in 2023. Pick View LLC, agent, offers hip 364 (breeze video), a colt by Mor Spirit and the first foal from the winning Mopsicle (Liam's Map), who was purchased for $10,000 with this foal in utero out of the Fasig-Tipton December Digital Sale in 2022. After fetching $3,000 as a short yearling at this auctioneer's Winter Mixed Sale in January 2024, the colt, bred in Kentucky by Twin Oaks Bloodstock, was snapped up by Pick View for $62,000 at the OBS October Yearling Sale. Hip 505 (breeze video) is a Florida-bred filly by Leinster–Sea Smoke (Tribal Rule) and is being consigned to the March Sale by Tom McCrocklin, agent. Bred by the consignor in partnership with Frank Mermenstein, the Mar. 23-foaled chestnut hails from the first crop of her sire (by Majestic Warrior), four times a winner in graded turf sprints and third in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. The filly's dam is a full-sister to GII Charles Whittingham Stakes winner Marckie's Water. Hips 460, a colt by Win Win Win, and 538, a Liam's Map filly, each went a quarter-mile in :20 3/5. The final breeze show for the OBS March Sale kicks off Saturday morning at 8 a.m. ET. The March Sale will be held over the course of three sessions Tuesday through Thursday, Mar. 11-13. For the complete catalogues and under-tack results, visit www.obssales.com. Hip 446, who breezed in 9 3/5 during the second set of the #OBSMarch under tack show, getting loved on back at the barn. “She's real athletic and I always felt like she would be fast,” said consignor Moses Longoria. pic.twitter.com/itMp9Iqn0Q — OBSSales (@OBSSales) March 7, 2025 The post Caracaro Filly Fastest Of the Fast During Second OBS March Preview appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The final European race in the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby produced an upset and the winner of the series, and a guaranteed spot in the Run for the Roses, will be decided in the UAE Derby (G2) on Dubai World Cup night April 5.View the full article

Godolphin homebred and GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes winner Sovereignty (Into Mischief) is being pointed to the GI Curlin Florida Derby for his next start March 29. “I think we're leaning very heavily toward the Florida Derby,” said Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott Friday. “We're 95 percent sure that's where we're going.” Sovereignty earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points for his Fountain of Youth victory by a neck over 'TDN Rising Star' River Thames (Maclean's Music), and is tied with 2024 2-year-old male champion Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) for second on the list with 60. The 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby offers points to the top five finishers on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis. Mott said Sovereignty exited his comeback race well and has resumed training at his winter base of Payson Park. “He looks good,” Mott said. “He's doing good and back on the track galloping.” Mott will be bringing back another of his stable's stars next week in George Krikorian-homebred Just F Y I (Justify), the 2-year-old filly champion of 2023 who has not raced since finishing sixth in the GI Acorn Stakes last June at Saratoga. Just F Y I, now four, is entered to return in an optional claiming allowance for older fillies and mares going one mile on the main track Thursday, March 13. “We need to get started,” Mott said. “She's been away a long time and we decided to try an allowance race, although it's a very tough allowance race. It could be a stake, really.” The race also features Grade II winner Gun Song (Gun Runner), runner-up to Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) in last fall's GI Cotillion Stakes. Just F Y I most recently went five furlongs in 1:02.60 (4/6) March 2. “She's done well,” Mott said. “We've got some decent works in her but she's been away a long time, so we just need to get her started.” The post Sovereignty Points Towards Florida Derby, Just F Y I To Return For Mott appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 'Grizzly' is done hibernating. Reigning Horse of the Year and 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) makes her highly anticipated 4-year-old debut against six overmatched rivals in Saturday's GII Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Last year's GI Breeders' Cup Distaff heroine has posted six workouts for Kenny McPeek since late January, most recently covering five furlongs in 1:00.80 (6/37) at Fair Grounds Mar. 1. The 2-5 morning-line favorite will exit from post one with regular rider Brian Hernandez, Jr. aboard. “I thought it was a pretty conservative spot to bring her back in,” McPeek told colleague Bill Finley earlier this week. “If she's every bit as good as she was as a 3-year-old, I think we'd be satisfied. I don't know how much better you can get her from three to four. She's ultra special, as we all know. She's done everything right this winter. She's made an easy transition from three to four.” Thorpedo Anna takes them all the way in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.pic.twitter.com/UZgxqgxFPK — Del Mar Racetrack (@DelMarRacing) November 2, 2024 Fellow 'Rising Star' Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a head-turning winner of last term's GI Hopeful Stakes and GI Champagne Stakes at two, also makes his first start since the Championships, resurfacing for Chad Brown in Saturday's GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby. The 8-5 morning-line favorite suffered his first career defeat finishing sixth in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile, his first try around two turns. Stablemate and 'Rising Star' Hill Road (Quality Road) was transferred to Brown following a rallying third at longshot odds of 61-1 while making his U.S. debut in the Juvenile. Both will be racing with first-time blinkers in the Tampa Bay Derby. “Him and Chancer, neither of them have as many works that I would want given their 60-day breaks, which is more (time off) than you'd want to give a Derby horse in the off season,” Brown said in these pages on Friday. “But I want to give these horses a chance to make the Derby without going all in and potentially harming their development. This race at Tampa is a bit of a happy medium. It gives you enough time on paper to make the Derby and still have a chance for them to run really well in the race.” 'Rising Star' Patch Adams (Into Mischief), a jaw-dropping maiden winner with a 98 Beyer Speed Figure two back, figures to be much more prominently placed this time after finishing a disappointing fourth, albeit with excuses, as the favorite in his first try around two turns in the GIII Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Jan. 25. The fantastic Tampa Bay Derby undercard also features the GII Hillsborough Stakes, GIII Michelob Ultra Challenger Stakes and GIII Florida Oaks. Cavalieri (Nyquist), unbeaten winner of the GIII La Canada Stakes, will put her perfect three-for-three mark on the line for Bob Baffert against five opponents in the GI B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. The 11-race program also includes the GIII San Simeon Stakes. Saturday's graded action is rounded out by the GIII Hurricane Bertie Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The post Returning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, Chancer McPatrick Headline Saturday Slate appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-TAM, $53K, Msw, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:18 p.m. ET. CHA CHA QUICK (Into Mischief) makes her first start for breeder Stonestreet. Out of SP Peggy Jane (Kafwain), the homebred counts as a full-sister champion female sprinter Gamine. The Brad Cox trainee hails from an extended female family which includes Canadian champion grass horse Dynamic Sky (Sky Mesa). TJCIS PPS 6th-TAM, $53K, Msw, 3yo, 7f, 2:55 p.m. ET. Another homebred exits the Tampa barrier in Godolphin's Playa Del Mar (Into Mischief). Trained by Bill Mott, the colt's dam is GISP Flor de La Mar (Tiznow), who is a half-sister to SW Catiche (Arrogate). Under the first-time starter's third dam we find Japanese Group 1 stakes winner Mozu Superflare (Speightstown). TJCIS PPS 12th-TAM, $53K, Msw, 3yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 6:06 p.m. ET. Chad Brown trainee Channel Check (GB) (Night of Thunder {GB}) was taken home by Klaravich Stables for 400,000gns at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. With her second dam a full-sister to European champion stayer Fame And Glory (Montjeu {Ire}), Channel Check is out of Gumriyah (GB) (Shamardal), who went to Hadden Blockstock for 625,000gns at last year's Tattersalls December Mares Sale while in foal to Sea The Stars (Ire). Joining her at the post is the full-sister to GIII Sam F. Davis hero Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride {Arg}). Robert Evans homebred Open Lane is set for her unveiling under the care of trainer Christophe Clement. TJCIS PPS The post Saturday’s Racing Insights: Full-Sister To Champion Gamine Hits The Tampa Track On Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With recent rain at Santa Anita limiting training Friday on the main track to joggers only, GI Del Mar Futurity winner Gaming (Game Winner) took to the synthetic training track to post a six-furlong work ahead of an expected tilt in next weekend's Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Gaming was clocked going over the Tapeta in 1:12.60 (1/2). Last Friday, Gaming worked six furlongs from the gate in a bullet 1:11.80 on the main track. Trained by Bob Baffert, Gaming exits an eighth-place finish in the GIII Southwest Stakes Jan. 25 at Oaklawn Park. For the first time, the Virginia Derby, now run on the dirt, will award points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with the winner receiving 50 points. Work of the Day from @santaanitapark—Gaming (Inside) and Toughness worked 6 Furlongs in 1:12.60 on March 7th, 2025, for trainer Bob Baffert. #VirginiaDerby @ColonialDowns pic.twitter.com/hQ3w24tt73 — 1/ST TV (@Watch1ST) March 7, 2025 The post GISW Gaming Works Six Furlongs Ahead Of Virginia Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner If she can continue her winning run at Ascot Park on Saturday, Hidden Talent will complete a long path back to Group 1 racing. The mare will be out to make it four consecutive wins when she starts the short-priced favourite in the Northern Southland Trotting Club’s feature trot, the Mark Jones/Gordon Sutherland Memorial Handicap Trot (4.07pm). Hidden Talent last headed to Addington to compete at Group 1 level in December of 2022 when she was as a three-year-old. Though her form has fluctuated since then, there is no doubt about it recently given her blistering recent efforts. Trainer-driver Nathan Williamson is confident his six-year-old can show how good she is again on Saturday. But he also knows that winning will be no formality. “Coming back to the smaller track at Invercargill will definitely make things trickier for her.” “She’s healthy and bright and working as well as she ever has.” “But from 30m it is not going to be simple, that’s for sure.” “If she is in the right spot you’d like to think she would be able to finish over the top of most of them.” “But there are horses in that race that could run time off the front and set a bit of a task for her.” “It will be interesting, but I am very happy with her.” If there is a clear top pick among both the horses Williamson trains or drives on Saturday it looks to be Utah Jazz. The three-year-old has looked well capable in her recent trials and her trainer-driver is expecting a bold debut. “She is a nice filly, we have taken our time with her and pottered about because she was quite a big, nervy horse.” “We are looking at the Southland Oaks heats and this should be a nice starting point for her.” Williamson has Miraculous in Saturday’s feature pace, the Night ‘N Day/ Tip Top Ice Cream Autumn Cup (3.07pm)and he is expecting a solid showing from the pacer who gets back on an all-weather track after two runs on grass. “I don’t think he was a big fan of the grass, so getting back on the grit should be a help to him.” Ultimate Weapon looks another handy eachway chance for the Williamson stable on Saturday. The reinsman’s outside drives include Princess Macandrew who is the leading southern hope in the Group Three Caduceus Club and Alabar Fillies Classic (2.34pm). The filly comes into the feature event after winning all three of her public appearances. Williamson also links up with Princess Macandrew’s stablemate Always B Batman in Saturday’s Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes Heat. Jonny Turner’s Five to follow at Ascot Park : Utah Jazz Drawing wide over 1700m is usually a recipe for disaster for punters chasing a short-priced favourite. But Utah Jazz looks to have a few factors to help her overcome it, with talent being the number one influencer. The small field the filly takes on is another key factor, as is the scratching of what would have been her main rival. So while barrier 7 won’t be any picnic for Utah Jazz, she looks well capable of overcoming it. For those looking for other horses to link up with the hot favourite, Shezabettorgirl looks a solid option. She drops back in grade after taking on smart two-year-olds and she has the benefit of drawing barrier 1. To place a bet on this race click here Betterthancash Tipping against a top-level star in Wag Star is never advisable and the five-year-old deserves to take top billing into Saturday’s fast class pace. But like many of the main chances in the event, he faces a handicap that could prove to be something of a leveller. One horse that doesn’t have that problem is Betterthancash, who is the only horse on the front line. He’s raced quality opposition throughout his career and with his best manners, he could step away and give the backmarkers plenty to chase. At decent early odds of $9 he could prove to be a more tempting value option for punters than some of those at shorter prices. To place a bet on this race click here True Image A strong debut effort chasing a smart winner looks great form to bring to an even maiden contest on Saturday. True Image ran on strongly into second in his debut behind Rising Storm who was very impressive in winning at Winton last week. That race was just a one mile dash, whereas the 2200m of Saturday’s event looks an even better prospect for the three-year-old. From barrier 4 and with the benefit of having a race, True Image looks hard to hold out. To place a bet on this race click here Hidden Talent and Practical Magic Regular followers of this column will be well aware of the run of seconds Practical Magic has been on. Again she’s handicapped to win on Saturday, but for the fourth time in five starts she will run into the seemingly unstoppable Hidden Talent. Practical Magic’s run of seconds have all come on big tracks and on Saturday she should theoretically be harder to run down around the tighter Ascot Park circuit. She’s off the front and looks a huge chance of finding the front and from there she will take catching. But don’t be surprised if Hidden Talent nabs Practical Magic late yet again. So perhaps the best option is to take them both in a quinella. 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