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Just Fine takes out the Group 1 Metropolitan

Just Fine takes out the Group 1 Metropolitan

Just Fine () was backed as if unbeatable in the Group 1 Metropolitan, but there would have been a few ...
Rediener wins Group 1 Epsom Handicap

Rediener wins Group 1 Epsom Handicap

Chris Waller has trained his fifth Epsom Handicap winner, with Rediener () getting the better of stablemate Kovalica () in ...
Think About It returns a winner in Premiere Stakes

Think About It returns a winner in Premiere Stakes

Think About It () has continued his extraordinary winning run by claiming the Group 2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick, which ...
Tropical Squall leads throughout to claim Flight Stakes

Tropical Squall leads throughout to claim Flight Stakes

Tropical Squall () has led from barrier to winning post in the Group 1 Flight Stakes, giving jockey Adam Hyeronimus ...
Imperatriz smashes rivals in Group 1 Moir Stakes

Imperatriz smashes rivals in Group 1 Moir Stakes

The feature race of the night at Moonee Valley was the Group 1 Moir Stakes and the hot favourite Imperatriz ...
Griff claims Group 2 Stutt Stakes

Griff claims Group 2 Stutt Stakes

Although he was unwanted late in the betting, Griff () from the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace yard has claimed ...
Think About It returns a winner in Premiere Stakes
Think About It () has continued his extraordinary winning run by claiming the Group 2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick, which has seen his career record improve to 10 wins from 11 starts. After being sent around as an odds-on favourite with online bookmakers, punters that took the short odds would have been worried when the runner-up Hawaii Five Oh () charged at the leader in the final 100m, but as winners do, Think About It got his head down to get the photo. Unlike most of his wins to date, the son of So You Think had to bide his ...
Tropical Squall leads throughout to claim Flight Stakes
Tropical Squall () has led from barrier to winning post in the Group 1 Flight Stakes, giving jockey Adam Hyeronimus his second Group 1 victory and trainers Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott their third Flight Stakes success as a training partnership. After jumping the best of any runner in the race, the daughter of Prized Icon took up the lead without any challenge and was allowed to run the race at her own speed, while race favourite Tiz Invincible () was made to travel three-wide without cover after crossing from her wide barrier. When the field rounded the home turn, ...
Espionage arrives in time to claim Breeders' Plate
After going down by the barest of margins in the previous, Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott have gone one better in the Breeders’ Plate, with Espionage () getting the better of the stablemate Straight Charge () in another close photo at Randwick. The race favourite with online bookmakers, Scampi (), led the field up to the home turn, but as soon as the whips began to crack, the Waterhouse & Bott runners claimed the leaders within a few strides. With 200m to go, Blake Shinn and Regan Bayliss settled down to fight out the finish, with Shinn getting the upper ...
Manaal takes out Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes
Manaal () has taken out the Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes after showing an explosive finish at the end of 1000m at Randwick under the urgings of returning jockey Tommy Berry. The Michael Freedman-trained two-year-old filly settled just behind the speed after jumping well from barrier three, and as the field rounded the home turn, Berry was able to get her into clear air to let down in the final 300m. Joining in down the outside was another roughie, Repose () who looked to have taken the lead with 200m to go, but ultimately threw the race away by ducking out ...
Imperatriz smashes rivals in Group 1 Moir Stakes
The feature race of the night at Moonee Valley was the Group 1 Moir Stakes and the hot favourite Imperatriz proved way too good for her rivals as she gave them a start and a beating over the 1000m scamper. Opie Bosson and Mark Walker continued on their merry way by winning another feature Group 1 at the Valley, with the duo picking up their third Group 1 success with the star mare in Melbourne. As expected, the sparks were flying early as Zoustyle and Acromantula went to the front and battled for the lead for most of the race, ...
Amelia's Jewel dazzles in Stocks Stakes
The Group 1 Moir Stakes will headline the program at Moonee Valley, but seeing Amelia’s Jewel () go around in the Group 2 Stocks Stakes was a very close second for all punters and spectators on track. The West Australian mare did not disappoint, as she proved a class above to take out the Stocks Stake in dominant fashion under a very kind ride from jockey Damian Lane. Many spectators, including Simon Miller, were surprised to see the daughter of Siyouni settle second behind a tearaway leader in Pride Of Jenni (), but nothing was going to undo the eventual ...
Griff claims Group 2 Stutt Stakes
Although he was unwanted late in the betting, Griff () from the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace yard has claimed his second victory in as many starts, after taking out the Group 2 Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley. The son of Trapeze Artist was very impressive last start in the Exford Plate at Flemington, where Mark Zahra gave him a great ride from midfield to run over the top of his rivals late; however, on Friday night, Zahra took his mount to the front and took luck out the equation from a wide barrier. After jumping sweetly, Zahra gave Griff ...
Times Ticking
Despite a setback that sidelined him from the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival, Times Ticking is now set for a belated attempt at a top-flight title. Trainer and part-owner Alby MacGregor had initially planned to run Times Ticking in the Tarzino Trophy (Group 1, 1400m), but a foot issue forced a change of plans. However, Times Ticking has shown positive signs in lead-up trials and is ready for Saturday's Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings. MacGregor shared his thoughts on Times Ticking's condition, saying, "He’s just starting to lose his coat a bit now and ...
Mixed feelings for Lowry ahead of Hastings
Guy Lowry, a local trainer, made a strong showing against some of the country's top stables on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival earlier this month. He's aiming for continued success at Hastings this Saturday, even though he'll be without the promising up-and-comer Jimmysstar. On Tarzino Trophy Day, Lowry secured a win and two placings. Jimmysstar emerged as the star, claiming victory and marking his second win in a three-start career. However, Jimmysstar's future now lies across the Tasman, as he is set to join Ciaron Maher and David Eustace in Australia. Lowry expressed his excitement about ...
Rae & Williams hoping youth can provide success at Riccarton
Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams are preparing to unleash a promising group of young horses at Riccarton this Saturday. The father and daughter training duo will have a significant presence at the upcoming meeting, with eight horses set to compete, seven of which are either two or three-year-olds. "We have a heap of good young stock at the moment," said Williams, expressing their excitement about showcasing their budding talents. In the Rangiora New World Guineas Trial (1400m), Rae and Williams have Bezique and Illicit Dreams as contenders. However, Illicit Dreams' participation depends on the condition of the track, particularly if ...

Our writers all have extensive knowledge of all codes of racing and betting. More importantly, they all have a passion for what they are writing about and a desire to get an edge on the bookmakers. So they will endeavour to steer you in the right direction when it comes to assessing where the value lies in wagering markets.

Our website is always a work in progress as we find new frontiers for online betting. Anywhere a cup or trophy is up for grabs, you can be certain the odds-makers will be keen to frame a market and the punters won’t be far behind.


Global horse racing – From Flemington to Churchill Downs

With wall-to-wall sport on cable TV and online, you will never be short of a race on which to have a wager. Horse racing is beamed live from various tracks around the world almost every day of the year.

From the home of the Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs, to the running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November, each year the team at RacingOnline.com will be on hand to give you advice and talk you through your punting experience.

With the growing global nature of horse racing Racing Online strives to give an unbiased view and ratings of horses as they cross oceans to tackle some of the biggest races in the world.

For instance as early as the late 1980s horses from afar began journeying to Victoria, Australia regularly to tackle the world famous Melbourne Cup. With it often the case in the modern years that more than half the field will be made up of international raiders.

The growing impact of the Asian horse racing scene has proven to be a hit with many horses from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe opting to send talented types here for the big purses.

Great racing from around the globe

  • Australia: The racing Down Under has always revolved around Melbourne’s spring carnival, but since 2014 there has been a seismic shift from that line of thinking. Sydney has stepped up to the plate, consolidating many of its autumn carnival highlights into two days of racing known as The Championships. The Queen Elizabeth Stakes, with its enormous prizemoney, is seen as the challenger to the W.S. Cox Plate as the weight-for-age championship of Australasia. Then there are the ARC Derby and Oaks, Sydney Cup, Doncaster Mile, T.J. Smith Stakes and more. That’s eight Group 1 races at Royal Randwick, yet only time will tell if The Championships can challenge the attraction of the Melbourne spring. Highlights such as the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and the jewel in the crown, the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, make spring racing unmissable for expert and novice gamblers alike.
  • United Kingdom: There is nothing like the chaos of the Grand National at Aintree. A huge pack of steeplechasers tackling some 30 fences and four miles of gruelling action. The race generally becomes a survival of the fittest. Far more urbane is Britain’s Royal Ascot Carnival. There is plenty of pomp and pageantry with the Queen in attendance and top hat and tails in abundance, but this week-long festival also features some of the best racing you are likely to see. Elsewhere, the English Derby and Oaks rank among the most coveted races in Europe.
  • Dubai: The most powerful racing empire in the world is controlled from Dubai. Godolphin’s tentacles reach into nearly every racing jurisdiction and the quality of its horseflesh is incredible. The Dubai World Cup, run at the stunning Meydan track which opened in 2010, is the richest race in the world with $US10 million in prizemoney. The Dubai World Cup day meeting has total prizemoney of more than $US25 million.
  • France: The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamps on the banks of the Seine is arguably the most sought-after race in Europe. The list of recent winners includes superstars such as Montjeu, Sea The Stars and Treve. The 2400m Arc is among the richest turf races in the world and is run over 2400 metres in early October. On the weekend of the race, seven Group 1 races are run at the track.
  • Hong Kong: This mecca of horse racing boasts only two tracks, but they have become home to some of the most competitive and strictly controlled racing on the planet. Not to mention the enormous turnover all races in Honkers attract. Happy Valley is a tight circuit set spectacularly amid skyscrapers in the centre of the action. Sha Tin is a more traditional racetrack well away from the city centre which attracts enormous crowds and even bigger plaudits for its International Race Day, featuring Group 1 races the Hong Kong Cup, HK Mile, HK Vase and HK International Sprint. Many of the best jockeys and trainers in the world have set up shop in Hong Kong.
  • Japan: An emerging powerhouse in the thoroughbred ranks, with its locally trained horses winning regularly all around the world. The Japan Cup, a 2400-metre weight-for-age test at Tokyo Racecourse on the last Sunday in November, is the jewel in the crown of Japanese racing. It is the second-richest turf event in the world.
  • North America: The United States has the fabulous Breeders’ Cup Championships Series, a two-day extravaganza of Grade 1 races boasting extraordinary prizemoney and attracting superstar thoroughbreds, riders and trainers from home and abroad. It is held at a different venue each year. In 2015 it was at Keeneland, in 2016 at Santa Anita, in 2017 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California while in 2018 it will be held at Churchill Downs. But for its sheer magnetism of the masses, the Kentucky Derby is near-impossible to beat. It has been on our bucket list since reading the memorable essay of Hunter S. Thompson’s trip to the 1970 Derby which appeared in Scanlan’s Monthly. Of course, the Kentucky Derby is just the first leg of the holy grail of American racing, the Triple Crown, which also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes in New York.

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The Sport of Kings holds a special place in our hearts. There’s nothing like the grand spectacle of the biggest races played out in front of enormous crowds on the greatest racecourses on the planet. Flemington, Sha Tin, Meydan, Churchill Downs, the pomp and pageantry of Royal Ascot and so on.

At RacingOnline.com we will do the legwork and chase up the background information on the biggest and best races and race-days around, and how to bet on them with the best chances of getting a good return.

With advancements in technology, there are no impediments to sitting back on your lounge in Bristol and backing one of the string of European stayers tackling Australia’s Cox Plate or Melbourne Cup. Or sitting in a pub in Brisbane and having a trifecta on the Hong Kong Cup from Sha Tin.

The gambling world has become ever more connected and with so many options it can seem a minefield. We will attempt to take the mystery out of it. The bookmakers we recommend are all among the best and most reliable. When you win, you want to get paid, and our favoured operators have passed the test of time.


Mobile sports betting apps

The statistic prove betting on racing is happening more and more on smartphones and tablets. All of the bookmakers and racebooks we promote have mobile apps and websites available for punters, with the bet options available equal to those you would find on the bookmakers desktop versions.

One area you may find slightly different to the desktop bookmakers websites is the deposits or banking, where you might find there are less payment methods. Despite this you will still find plenty of options, depending on where you are betting from.

Most countries like Australia and England have regulated sports betting industries, meaning we can download apps from electronic shops like the Apple App Store and the Android powered Google Play store. If you are in the USA, China or another country with strict gambling laws you may not be able to download a ‘market app’, rather you will have to use the bookies’ mobile sites.

Generally a bookmakers mobile site will look and function exactly the same as the app – but may be missing features like live streaming or some odds feed features. Overall though mobile betting is becoming more and more popular meaning the services are improving quickly. Racing Online will review the best apps


Freebets and bonuses at online betting sites

There is great value to be found in signing up at multiple online bookmakers, or if you are a once in a blue moon punter you can increase your outlay by signing up at a new bookmaker. Wherever you are in the world, there is a very strong chance there is betting sites offering “welcome packages” or “sign-up bonuses” to people in your jurisdiction.

While the traditional freebets offer where the bookie just gives cash to do as you wish with is pretty much dead, when you sign-up at a betting site and make your first deposit often the bookie will match this outlay. Giving you twice the money to bet with. For instance you might deposit USD $1000 and the the bookie has promised to match your first deposit 100% up to $750. This means you would have $1750 ($1000 initial outlay + 750 bonus) to bet with.

With the bonus amount you are gifted there is usually restrictions placed on it, meaning you have to wager the amount before you can withdraw it.


How to find the best sites to bet on horse racing

There are some key criteria RacongOnline.com uses to judge a racing betting site. Here are some of the things we deem to be of the utmost importance.

  • Sign-up bonuses: If you are ready to test your judgment with cash bets, be alert for the best deals available. Many of our recommended betting operators offer to match your initial deposits up to substantial amounts with bonus bets. Some of these deals are not available to all customers, as they are not allowed in certain states and territories.
  • Superior licensing: All our preferred wagering groups must meet stringent criteria and be registered in a trustworthy jurisdiction. They must also meet tough banking standards, with many offering the same sort of online security for your details that you would expect from a major bank. We always endorse betting at a site registered in your jurisdiction.
  • Competitive odds: It often pays to have accounts with several different bookies. This will allow you to shop around for the best prices and also to take advantage of any special offers. A few cents difference in price here and there may not seem much, but it can make all the difference when you tally it up at the end of the week/month/year. It could mean the difference between winning and losing over the long haul.
  • Mobile adaptability: With the fast-paced nature of life we believe it’s important a betting company has good mobile products. The sites we endorse at the very least have a fully functioning mobile website, while most have shiny state of the art apps.