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Te Akau unleash serious spring contenders

Te Akau Racing's unmistakable tangerine and blue colours once again signalled their formidable presence in South Island racing at Riccarton.

Illicit Dreams to kick off Guineas prep at Riccarton

Stakes winner Illicit Dreams will kick-off her preparation toward the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas in November when she heads to Riccarton on Saturday.

Robinson hoping to strike on home track

Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable’s chances at their two local meetings this week, with Boot It Scooter set to lineup on...

Lord Spencer brings up overdue maiden win

Wanganui hurdler Lord Spencer was rewarded for his consistency at Riccarton on Saturday when breaking through for his maiden hurdle victory.

Prince Alby returns in style

Prince Alby improved from a game effort in last weekend’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton to charge home out wide and win at...

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash.

Louie Louie looking to bounce back at Riccarton

Steven Woodsford may not have got the result with Louie Louie in the Group 3 Winter Cup, but he is hoping for a consolation prize...

Ashley Frye to make riding return

Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in the amateur ranks.

Locals enjoy successful start to home carnival

Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman made a pleasing start to the Grand National Festival of Racing on Saturday with Makabar winning.

Happy Star primed for Grand National Hurdles defence

Outstanding hurdler Happy Star showed he was at peak fitness to defend his Hospitality NZ Grand National Hurdles (4200m) crown next weekend.

Belardo Boy claims Group 3 Winter Cup

Belardo Boy claimed the first stakes race of the new season when he came with a determined late run to capture the Group 3 Winter...

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 5, 2023

12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for August 5.

Riccarton races preview & betting tips | August 5, 2023

The South Island of New Zealand is hosting another race meeting on Saturday, this time at Riccarton. See our free betting tips for the day's...

Secret Amour looking to shed bridesmaid tag

Secret Amour will be vying to shed her perennial bridesmaid tag in what could potentially be her last raceday outing in the Group 3 Winter...

Justaskme chasing Winter Cup history

It will take a modern weight-carrying record for Justaskme to win Saturday's Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton but trainer Allan Sharrock reckons he...

Sanibel primed for Group 3 Winter Cup

Hopes of successfully executing a long-term southern plan with talented mare Sanibel received a timely boost in her final lead-up appearance.

Arctic Glow impresses at Riccarton

Arctic Glow showed she is a mare with a big future ahead of her when she took out the first event on the card at...

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 24, 2023

11 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for June 24.

Terry Kennedy confident of good day at Riccarton

Otago trainer Terry Kennedy is heading north on a crusade to win two races in Canterbury on Saturday afternoon with Arctic Glow leading his charge.
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Pitman’s expected to strike at hometrack meeting

Five races, five favourites - that's the scenario for Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman ahead of their hometrack meeting on Saturday.
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Riccarton racing tips & quaddie picks | Saturday, June 24

The only turf meeting in New Zealand on Saturday is being held in the South Island at Riccarton. See our best bets and quaddie picks.

Sassy Chouxs set to dish up another win

Sassy Chouxs is ready to serve up a tasty morsel of what's to come at Riccarton on Friday, according to North Canterbury trainer Karen Parsons.

Team Tyler make lightning strike at Riccarton

Kelvin and Aimee Tyler were to the fore at Riccarton on Saturday when they produced class performer Lightning Jack to win the Listed Great Easter...

Flying northern filly takes juvenile honours at Riccarton

Illicit Dreams proved too fleet of foot for her two-year-old rivals when she took out the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2023

13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for May 6.