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The Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) is gearing up to finalise the venue for the 2026 Cox Plate by mid-year, as the iconic racecourse undergoes extensive track reconstruction. Club CEO Michael Browell announced plans for an expression of interest process to determine the best-suited location, with Melbourne's other two racing clubs likely in…

It's a red-wash at the TAB this weekend. Photo Supplied/TAB Another week, another pile of money coming in on the Crusaders. Once again the punters are all over the defending champions ahead of their semifinal against the Hurricanes. Over 96% of the Head to Head money is currently backing the Crusaders, including two $10000 bets at $1.40, as well as…

Imperatriz will get back to her favourite track at The Valley in Saturday's Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m). Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images. A tough Newmarket Handicap failed to quash the spirit of star mare Imperatriz as she builds towards Saturday's Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at The Valley. Imperatriz gave her all but found…

The 2024 F1 Australian GP will be the third race on the calendar, as Red Bull continues to dominate the sport. The first two races have surely indicated that Max Verstappen is more or less poised to continue in the same vein as he did last year. The first two races have seen him secure pole position and a win as he heads into the F1 Australian GP…

Fangirl (cerise) runs second to Think It Over. Everyone can calm down and take a chill pill. Fangirl is not the new Winx. Not that she ever was. Like tens (maybe hundreds) of thousands of punters, I thought Fangirl was an absolute moral in the Verry Elleegant Stakes, and a few multis went up in smoke. But she couldn't get the job done despite her…

Even with an injury to Keith Thurman days before Premier Boxing Champions' debut on Prime Video, the show must go on. WBO super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu will now face Sebastian Fundora on March 30. The fight will be for the vacant WBC super welterweight title and Tszyu's WBO belt. Tszyu was supposed to fight Thurman, a former welterweight…

Gai Waterhouse is aiming to win her eighth Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and her second with co-trainer Adrian Bott, and their team of six have largely drawn low with headline act Storm Boy drawn barrier two for the $5 million race. The stable are enjoying a record two-year-old season and from their sextet, they will occupy barriers one, two,…

Max Verstappen is once again the overwhelming betting favorite for a Formula 1 race. This week, the action moves Down Under for the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 24. See how the rest of the odds shake out for the season's third race. The Australian Grand Prix is the just third race of the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is already out…

Golden Slipper showdown could be one for the ages Golden Slipper showdown could be one for the ages The eyes of the horse racing world will be on Rosehill Gardens on March 23 as two of Australia's biggest rising stars go head-to-head in the Golden Clipper Stakes. The eagerly awaited showdown between unbeaten pair Storm Boy and Switzerland is…

Impressive Royal Ascot winner Claymore will head to the Sky Bet York Stakes next month as he bids for Group Two glory. The Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained son of New Bay upset the odds when powering to a length-and-three-quarters success in the Hampton Court Stakes, overturning Reach For The Moon, who was odds-on to give the Queen a winner at the Royal…

Imperatriz is expected to bounce back to winning ways in Saturday's Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images. Bookmakers expect Kiwi star Imperatriz to bounce back from her Newmarket Handicap defeat in Saturday's Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley. Imperatriz's six-start winning streak ended when the…

Horse racing is one of the UK's most popular betting markets and welcomes hundreds of thousands of spectators to race tracks around the country every year. Betting specialist Peter Addison explains that as well as regular UK meetings that punters can place wagers on with horse racing bookmakers, there are also prestigious meetings held around the…

Imperatriz dominates the Ladbrokes.com.au all in market for the William Reid Stakes (1200m) at The Valley this Saturday. The gun mare was gallant in defeat in the Newmarket two weeks ago and returns to her pet track. Market says she is a good thing, sitting at $1.60. Cylinder is on the second line of betting at $5.00, clear of Bella Nipotina…

An owner vote could cost jockey Craig Williams the ride on Mr Brightside in the $3 million Australian Cup The large ownership group in the six-time Group 1 winner will vote to decide if Williams retains the ride in the $3 million Australian Cup at Flemington on March 30. Champion Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton, who rode Mr Brightside to win last…

Champion trainer Mark Walker says there are two very good reasons he isn't concerned what he terms "a lacklustre" trial from glamour mare Imperatriz heading into her comeback in the A$1million Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington today. Imperatriz was the star of the Victorian spring sprints and is rated by many as the best galloper in Australia…

Mr Brightside and Craig Williams on the way to the barriers prior to the All-Star Mile. An owner vote could cost jockey Craig Williams the ride on Mr Brightside in the $3 million Australian Cup The large ownership group in the six-time Group 1 winner will vote to decide if Williams retains the ride in the $3 million Australian Cup at Flemington on…

The Queensland Reds will start favourites for this clash but the Rebels are sure to give them a tough battle with several reds old boys on deck. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 7.35pm AEDT. Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 7.35pm (AEDT) Streaming: Stan Sport Betting: Rebels $3, Reds $1.

Punters are confident the Danny O'Brien-trained Shamrocker can become the first filly since Research in 1989 to complete the AJC Australian Derby-Oaks double. The filly won the Derby last weekend and was heavily supported with betting houses yesterday to claim the second leg at Randwick on Saturday. One Sportingbet Australia punter had $50000 on…

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Huntingdon. Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre. Good luck and please gamble responsibly. (Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication) FLAMELCO (1) failed to complete in two of his…

A Red Bull employee who was suspended as part of an investigation into team principal Christian Horner's conduct has launched an appeal against the result of the internal investigation, it has been reported. Horner was cleared of any wrongdoing after accusations of alleged'inappropriate behaviour', allegations that he continues to vehemently…

Munz claimed an attempt by the Thoroughbred Trainers Association to spill the industry board came about because directors would not listen to his repeated calls for Jones to lose his job. When asked if he feared the rebel push would claim him as a casualty, Jones is circumspect. "My job is not to keep my job," Jones says. "My job is to grow the…

Father-and-son training combination Mark and Levi Kavanagh are looking for a fortuitous autumn campaign with First Immortal after his first-up win at Caulfield. First Immortal's autumn campaign launched with victory in the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) on Saturday which may lead to the gelding heading towards two ballot exempt races for the…

Imperatriz confirmed her status as the world's top sprinter on turf with her ninth G1 victory as she made her comeback after a summer break in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington on Saturday [Feb 17]. Although the five-year-old was sent off odds-on favourite in an eight-runner field for Melbourne's premier five-furlong sprint,…

In form galloper Amor Victorious is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Ajax Stakes (1500m) this afternoon at Rosehill. The winner gets a free ticket into the Doncaster Mile, so there is importance in winning this afternoon and the market likes his in form Bjorn Baker galloper. He holds the call at $3.60. Glory Daze is at $5.50 on the second…

The South Australian horse racing industry has announced jumps racing will not be a part of the calendar as of next year. Racing SA has removed jumps racing from next year's racing schedule Participation in jumps racing has been declining for some time Protesters have long called for jumps racing to be banned in SA Racing SA said the decision has…

Coolmore has confirmed that Ryan Moore will partner favourite Storm Boy in the $5 million Golden Slipper with James Mcdonald to ride the Chris Waller-trained Switzerland. The announcement was made by Coolmore on Thursday, a day after McDonald was in the saddle for an exhibition gallop aboard Storm Boy at Randwick. Speaking on Sky Racing radio on…

Super Rugby Pacific Highlanders vs Brumbies Forsyth Barr Stadium 16.03.2024, 06:35 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds2,07 Bet TypeHighlanders to Win Bookmaker Bet Now! In round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific, the Highlanders will face off against the Brumbies at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand. Let's provide an overview of this…

Super Rugby Pacific Chiefs vs Fijuan Drua FMG Stadium Waikato 16.03.2024, 09:30 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,75 Bet TypeHandicap W1(-21.5) Bookmaker Bet Now! Super Rugby Pacific action shifts to FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton, where the Chiefs will host Fijian Drua. Heading into this match, the hosts experienced their first defeat of…

It was another hot day on the tools in Sydney when part-time tradie and Gordon hooker Jay Fonokalafi got a call from Waratahs coach Darren Coleman on Wednesday that changed his life. Covered in concrete dust, the 28-year-old was told he would be making his Super Rugby debut from the bench on Saturday at home against the Blues, the team he had grown…

Once again, the attention of the racing world turns to the Middle East this weekend and to Dubai's Meydan racecourse, the racecourse in the middle of a desert that remains the pride of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum's empire. It is the closest thing to a true championship meeting on the global calendar, a card that features dirt and turf…

Michael Hawkes is gearing up for a busy afternoon at Rosehill with six stakes runners, headlined by More Secrets in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic. However, it is the younger brigade that could be the stable's best chance for a win with Makarena and Airman favourites for the Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) and Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) respectively,…

A striking example of the change in sports betting traditions in the global market is the growing enthusiasm for female cricket betting. In the recent five years, the female cricket segment experienced a 150% growth rate in betting volume. This wave results from the sport's rapidly increasing fanbase, the media's considerable coverage, and the…

National Rugby League Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs Suncorp Stadium 14.03.2024, 12:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,87 Bet TypeHandicap W2(+8.0) Bookmaker Bet Now! The Brisbane Broncos are expected to overcome their grand final (and Vegas) hangover with a decisive victory against the Rabbitohs at the familiar Suncorp…

The Players Championship headlines golf action this week and there are plenty of golf prop odds available. Headlining our picks is Justin Thomas to lead the field after the opening round, and the odds are generous with all of our Players props. For Thomas to get his confidence levels back, he needs to get off to a fast start at The Players…

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley is "locked in battle" with ATP Chair Andrea Gaudenzi over the sport's direction following a reveal that Saudi Arabia's PIF had made a "take it or leave it" $1B offer to merge the men's and women's tours, according to Marc McGowan of the Melbourne AGE. The Saudi power play, which reportedly has a 90-day expiration…

For some, sport is about winning. For others, it is about the thrill of competition. Some find an escape in sport, while some are lured into it during moments of brilliance despite not being attached. At the heart of all sportspeople, fans, and sport in general however, lies a common, often unacknowledged need to be part of something larger than…

A campaign aimed at gaining a start in the big spring Cups double later in the year, kicks off for First Immortal at Caulfield. The Mark and Levi Kavanagh-trained stayer kicks off in the Listed Anniversary Vase (1600m) on Saturday, his first outing since finishing seventh in the Geelong Cup (2400m) last October. Levi Kavanagh said the stable was…

Ted Kravitz doesn't hold out much hope of anyone challenging Max Verstappen this season and thinks he could increase his race-winning advantage as early as the next race in Australia. Verstappen has started this season where he left off last year, claiming back-to-back wins with the Dutchman destroying the competition including his team-mate Sergio…

With a new season comes a new evolution for PGA TOUR Expert Picks. Fans of PGA TOUR betting can now see tips and picks for specific markets that the Golfbet team will be riding with each week. The traditional format for lineups and rosters will remain with Experts looking to come out on top in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf. How it works: Each week, our…

Ladbrokes.com.au punters only want one horse when it comes to the Victoria Gold Cup (2000m) this Saturday at Caulfield. The Danny O'Brien trained Carini was somewhat disappointing in the Blamey last time but third up, hard fit and at 2000m, he's the one to beat and the market agrees, sitting at $1.95, in from $2.05. Muramasa sits at $4.20 on the…

The world of horse racing is steeped in tradition, with iconic events like the Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot holding a special place in the hearts of horse racing fans. But beyond these prestigious fixtures lies a vibrant and diverse landscape of equestrian competition, offering something for every racing fan. In 2024, break away from the usual…

In 2007, Efficient became the first grey to win the Group 1 Melbourne Cup since Subzero in 1992, and the first horse since Phar Lap to win the Cup the year after winning the Group 1 Victoria Derby. Efficient was bred in New Zealand and sired by one of the most successful stallions in Australasian racing history in Zabeel, from the famous Cambridge…

Quality sprinter Airman is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Maurice McCarten Stakes (1100m) this Saturday at Rosehill. The Team Hawkes trained galloper resumes and despite having just one soft trial, he has class and that will carry him a long way. He is at $3.50. Red Card, a sharp track/distance winner first up, is at $4.20 on the second…

It's not yet major season but there's a big event on the PGA Tour schedule this week at TPC Sawgrass. It's the 2024 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., a tournament considered by many to be the 5th major. The 1st round begins on Thursday morning from Sawgrass. Below, we search for the best value prop bets among the 2024 Players…

Trainer Richard Cully is eyeing a Melbourne Cup campaign for Excelleration after the stayer's gripping victory in Monday's Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m). The seven-year-old gelding, ridden by Harry Coffey, triumphed in a thrilling final 200m duel against The Map, igniting dreams of the iconic two-mile handicap. Excelleration, purchased for $6000 at…

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The upcoming Listed Pakenham Cup on Friday night in Victoria is set to be a highlight of the racing calendar, offering a purse of $300000 over a distance of 2500m. The race is expected to feature a competitive field, including Patrick Payne's highly regarded Dunkel and Ashrun, notable for his fourth-place finish in the Melbourne Cup. This adds a…

Zheng Qinwen's shock second-round elimination from the 2024 Indian Wells recently left the tournament's WTA main draw without 6 of the top 10 seeds, heading into the third round. Australian Open runner-up and eighth seed Zheng was defeated 4-6, 3-6 by compatriot Yuan Yue. It marked Yue's first career win against a top-10 player. As a result, Zheng…

The Australian Open has served up some great entertainment and this weekend men's and women's singles finals promise an enthralling conclusion to the fortnight in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic remains on course to win a record 11th men's title and faces Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday. Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev meet in the other…

Capitalist colt Holmes A Court laid down his Group 1 Golden Slipper claims with a commanding win in the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes (1200m) at Canberra. The victory continued the near quarter of a century drought for odds-on favourites in the race with a game run from the highly fancied Fully Lit ($1.65) delivering a second placing, 0.14-lengths…