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The Netherlands is widely recognised for its short-track harness racing. The racing events held in the public streets of the country have gained recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage. When it comes to betting, the country offers exclusive opportunities for various racing events in the country. If you are looking for betting information for the equestrian sport in the country, this article entails all the answers you are looking for. Horse racing in the Netherlands Horse racing has been prevalent in the Netherlands for a long time. However, unlike in other countries, where horse racing is a popular spectator sport, harness racing is a more popular form of horse racing than flat racing. Short track harness racing has been taking place in the country since the mid-16th century, in which nobles, the elite, and innkeepers used to take part. Eventually, these races became popular and eventually a part of the tradition. In many local communities, these traditional racing events have...

A huge weekend of racing kicks off early on Friday with the Listed Wyong Gold Cup.  A field of 12 has accepted for the $200,000 staying feature, including Chris Waller’s impressive five-year-old gelding, Lord Ardmore.  The champion trainer is hoping to win the race for a record eighth time after dominating in recent years with the likes of Cardiff and Wu Gok, while Hugh Bowman is also chasing his fourth win aboard the favourite.  The form out of the Wyong Cup has often stacked up in much bigger races later in the spring, including The Metropolitan. For our thoughts on every runner, check out our preview below.  1. Lord Ardmore (2)  Recent form impressive for this. Winer of back-to-back starts before a game effort at Randwick two weeks ago when third in the Premier Cup. Steps back in class now and should appreciate the rise to 2100m with Hugh Bowman sticking on board. Draws to get a gun run from the low gate and is the horse to beat.  BET NOW: Lord A...

Black-type racing returns to Wyong this Friday with the Wyong Gold Cup and the Listed Mona Lisa Stakes headlining the eight-race program.  We’ve analysed the entire meeting and offer our best bets below. Race 1 - 12:45pm AEDT Stone Real Estate Wyong 4YO&UP Maiden Plate (1350m) Notabadsuspect returned well at Goulburn a few weeks ago when running a clear second over a similar trip.  He had genuine excuses in the run after getting away slowly and copping some interference down the straight, but he should have plenty more room this time from a much wider gate.  The winner of that race has since gone on to win again and there is definite improve to come.  1 Unit Notabadsuspect BET NOW: Wyong Race 1 Race 2 - 1:20pm AEDT Central Coast Coolrooms Da Vinci Benchmark 64 Handicap (1300m) It’s hard to ignore Sumatra’s dominant maiden win first-up at Hawkesbury a fortnight ago.  The Lonhro filly reeled them in from midfield with a dominant turn of f...

Race 1 - 11:40am AEDT Highway Handicap (1200m) These Highway races are often times won by progressive horses with plenty of upside and Participator matches that criteria. The four year old gelding has had two cracks at this race and has not been beaten far both times including a second first up from a spell at this track. He’ll benefit from that run and despite the awkward draw, he is the horse to beat in the opening race of the afternoon. 2 Units Participator BET NOW: Randwick Race 1 Race 2 - 12:15pm AEDT Benchmark 72 Handicap (1800m) A big field has been assembled in the Midway Handicap and I’m keen on a horse that should be plenty fit for the race. Navajo Peak has been placed in four of seven career starts and was beaten just over a length at Hawkesbury last time out. He drops five kilos on that effort and although this is his first go at the 1800m, he looks well placed. 1 Unit E/W Navajo Peak BET NOW: Randwick Race 2 Race 3 - 12:50pm AEDT Benchmark...

The earliest recorded horse races can be traced back to Ancient Greece in the Greek Olympic Games around 700 BC to 4 BC. While the ancient races are a far cry from how horse racing is done today, these bareback mounted races are thought to have laid the foundation of modern horse racing the world over. Today, horse racing is not only popular as a spectator sport in Greece; it also attracts the bettors’ community who love to take their chances on the many races happening throughout the year. If you are looking for information on horse racing betting practices in Greece, you are in the right place. Read on as we offer useful insights into how you can bet on horse racing in Greece. Greek horse racing and betting practices Horse racing not only constitutes one of the most ancient and significant sports in Greece, but it may also have spread from the country to the neighbouring Middle East and Africa regions. The practice of present-day horse races in Greece started in 1925 with the esta...

What a card of quality racing we have to look forward to at the home of racing at The Valley on Saturday afternoon! Our full 2022 Cox Plate Qualifier Day Preview can be read below. Race 1 - 12:30pm AEDT Ladbrokes Handicap (1500m) Small field with a number of horses right in the money. I’m happy to stay out of this one from a betting perspective. No Bet BET NOW: The Valley Race 1 Race 2 - 1:05pm AEDT Open Handicap (2040m) The 2022 Perth Cup winner Midnight Blue has a class edge on the majority of this field in my opinion and although he will be better over more distance, he looks well placed in this event. He has been placed in 13 of his 20 career starts and the blinkers go back on to sharpen him up a bit. This is a real litmus test for the six year old gelding when assessing his spring options and I think the stable will have him ready to win. 3 Units Midnight Blue BET NOW: The Valley Race 2 Race 3 - 1:40pm AEDT 3YO Handicap (1200m) The Moody trained Mi...

Redcliffe - Race 1 5:52pm AEST No. 1 Monterey Jack Monterey Jack is in the veteran class, but he’s still racing with plenty of zest, as evidenced by his brave third on this circuit last week after working hard in the run.  He comes up with gate 1 this time around, looks to have the speed to hold the lead and from there he will take plenty of catching. BET NOW: Redcliffe Race 1 Redcliffe - Race 2 6:23pm AEST No. 1 Motu Amethyst Motu Amethyst broke a run of outs here last week when she was able to lob in behind her stablemate The Ragnbone Man before finishing the race off strongly.  This affair doesn’t appear much harder on paper and with options from the inside alley she has a great chance of going back-to-back. BET NOW: Redcliffe Race 2 Redcliffe - Race 4 7:20pm AEST No. 4 Convair Hustler Convair Hustler has returned from a break in fine fettle.  He resumed with a solid third at this track from the front end in slick time before being involved in a b...

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Purdue Boilermakers will both look to get off on the right foot in Big Ten play when they square off at Rose-ade Stadium in West Lafayette (Ind.). Kickoff for the Thursday night clash is slated for 8 p.m.(ET), with Fox providing the television coverage. Both teams are considered top 50 squads in the nation and are among others receiving votes in the AP and Coaches polls. Penn State is opening the season against a Big Ten opponent on the road for a third straight year. PSU, which has finished the past two seasons with a losing conference record, defeated the Wisconsin Badgers in the season-opener last season. Meanwhile, Purdue is celebrating its 135th season of football by beginning the campaign at home for a third consecutive year. The Boilermakers are looking to finish with a winning record in Big Ten play in consecutive years, after going 6-3 last season, for the first time in over 40 years. 2003-04 was the last time they had nonlosing campaig...

Date: 3rd September 2022 Event: Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Race Type: Group 2 Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse Distance: 1000m Prize Money: $300,000 The McEwen Stakes is a Group 2 Race reserved for thoroughbreds aged 3 and above with weight-for-age conditions. It is organised by the Moonee Valley Racing Club and runs over a distance of 1000m with prize money of $300,000. The race was introduced as an unlisted race in 1995, and since 2013, it has been taking place as a Group 2 race. McEwen Stakes Preview And Tips The McEwen Stakes serves as a nice starting point for gallopers headed for the Carnival’s Group 1 sprint features. It also serves as a starting point for runners heading for 1200m Group 1 Manikato Stakes held at Moonee Valley in October and the 1200m Group 1 VRC Sprint Classic held at Flemington at Melbourne Cup Carnival. For betting purposes, it is a good idea for runners with previous wins at Moonee Valley, particularly sprinters leading in 1000m events. Also, gal...

Date: 3rd September 2022 Event: Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Race Type: Group 2 Track: Moonee Valley Racecourse Distance: 1600m Prize Money: $500,000 The Group 2 John F. Feehan Stakes is reserved for thoroughbreds aged 3 and above with weight-for-age conditions. The Moonee Valley Racing Club organises the Feehan Stakes which runs over a distance of 1600m and has prize money of $500,000. The race was introduced as a principal race in 1948, and in 1978 it was promoted to a group 2 status. Feehan Stakes Preview and Tips The Feehan serves as a nice starting point for gallopers eyeing the 2040m Group 1 Cox Plate held on the same track in October. In 2007, El Segundo won the Cox Plate after competing at Feehan. Previously, runners in 2000, 2001, and 2002 completed double at Feehan and Cox Plate. The race also serves as a lead-up for Underwood stakes, an 1800m Group 1 race held at Caulfield. In 2018, Homesman won the Underwood race, and in 2019 he finished in first place at the Fee...

Date: 3rd September 2022 Event: Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Race Type: Group 2 Track: Randwick Racecourse Distance: 1400m Prize Money: $250,000 The Tramway Stakes is Group 2 race reserved for thoroughbreds three years and older with set weights and penalties. The race is organised by the City Tattersalls Club and runs over a distance of 1200m at Randwick Racecourse with prize money of A$250,000. The race was introduced in 1886 as a principal race and was declared a listed race in 1979. It was promoted to a Group 3 status in 1983, and finally, in 2014, it was upgraded to a Group 2 race. Tramway Stakes Preview and tips The Tramway Stakes serves as a lead-up for the 1600m Group 1 George Main Stakes to be held 2 weeks later. The last horse to win both was Sincero in 2011. The winner of the Tramway is also exempted from the Epsom Handicap balloting, a 1600m Group 1 race held at Randwick. The last horse to win the double was Hauraki in 2016. The race comprises a line-up of top p...

Date: 3rd September 2022 Event: Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Race Type: Group 2 Track: Randwick Racecourse Distance: 1200m Prize Money: $250,000 The Furious Stakes is Group 2 race reserved for three-year-old fillies with set weights. The race is organised by the Tattersalls Club and runs over a distance of 1200m at Randwick Racecourse with prize money of A$250,000. The race was introduced in 1986 as a listed race. It was promoted to a Group 3 status in 1995 and a Group 2 status in 2005. Furious Stakes preview and tips The Furious Stakes Race is one of the three Group 2 Races to be held on Saturday, 3rd September. It is the second leg of the Princess Series, followed by Tea Rose Stakes and then Flight Stakes, a Group 1 Race held in October. The first leg of the series is the Silver Shadow Stakes. Fillies coming out of the Furious Stakes go on to compete in the Tea Rose Stakes. The Silver Shadow is the best indication for favourites for the Furious Stakes. Locally trained fill...

Date: 3rd September 2022 Event: Sydney Spring Racing Carnival Race Type: Group 2 Track: Randwick Racecourse Distance: 1600m Prize Money: $250,000 The Chelmsford Stakes is Group 2 race reserved for thoroughbreds ages 3 and above with a weight for age condition. The race is organised by the Tattersalls Club and runs over a distance of 1600m at Randwick Racecourse with prize money of A$250,000. The race was first held in 1895 as a principal race and was promoted to a Group 2 race in 1980. Chelmsford Stakes preview and tips The Chelmsford Stakes Race is one of the three Group 2 Races to be held on Saturday, 3rd September. The race serves as a lead-up for tougher runs in Melbourne and Sydney during spring, for instance, the George Main Stakes, which will be held 2 weeks later. Previously Winx completed a double in 2017 with a win at Chelmsford and George Main Stakes. Similarly, in 2015, Kermadec finished second at Chelmsford only to win George Main later. Top performers usually l...

When one thinks of sports in Spain, soccer and football are the first two names that come to mind. However, horse racing too is a popular sport in the country, home to some of the most prestigious racecourses. Get ready to learn about horse racing in Spain, and how to bet on it. Horse racing in Spain You may be surprised to read this, but the earliest record of formal horse racing in Spain can be traced back to 1835, when the first race took place in Alameda de Osuna, northeast of Madrid. International horse racing contests have been taking place since 1919. Today, the country is home to some of the biggest racecourses which host a series of racing events throughout the year. Some of the most prominent horserace venues include the Hipodromo de la Zarzuela in Madrid, Gran Hipódromo de Andalucía Javier Piñar Haffnerr, in Dos Hermanas, Club Hipico Peneda at Seville, and the unique Sanlúcar de Barrameda, along the Sanlucar Beach, where horse races take place right at the beach. Like i...

Ballarat - Race 5 3:00pm AEST No. 5 The Exchange The Exchange was a dominant first-up winner here on the synthetic before venturing to Sale where he only weakened late in the run home. The Lindsay Park-trained four-year-old raced on pace before dropping out over the final 100m, a run he can certainly improve on getting back to 1200m now with a little more fitness on his side. Jake Noonan steps into the saddle for the first time and he has plenty of options at his disposal from the soft draw. BET NOW: Ballarat Race 5 Ballarat - Race 6 3:30pm AEST No. 6 Rose Tycoon Rose Tycoon hit the line strongly two back at Bendigo and was unlucky not to claim the major spoils. She’s worth forgiving on her most recent run at Marburg where she was away slowly and caught wide, and I think the step back to 1000m should see her improve. Back in class and with Dean Holland again in the saddle, she should prove tough to beat. BET NOW: Ballarat Race 6 Ballarat - Race 7 4:00pm AEST No. ...

As home to some of the biggest horse racing venues in Europe, Germany is a hotbed among the bettors’ community. If you are looking for betting information for the equestrian sport in the country, this article entails all the answers you are looking for. History Of Horse racing in Germany Germany has inarguably some of the best racecourses and is home to the most prominent races in Europe. Over the years, horse racing has risen as one of the most popular spectator sports in the country. Its numerous tracks host some of the biggest events recognised the world over, while its horses participate in the highest levels across the continent. While horse racing has grown from strength to strength over the past few decades, it was not always like this. Unlike other European countries, horse racing was not always popular across Germany and was not deeply rooted in the country’s sport culture. Most residents considered it an English sport and leaned toward other popular sports forms. However,...

The smell of September is permeating the NRL and the penultimate weekend of the regular season produced a string of vital results. The Roosters and Rabbitohs sealed their finals berth with tough victories over top-four opposition, the Broncos slumped to the brink of playoffs oblivion as the Raiders look set to sneak in, while the Tigers put one clumsy hand on the wooden spoon with one of the great blunders. 1 – Finals Arrive Early If Round 24 was any indication, we’re in for a scorching 2022 NRL finals series. Under immense pressure heading into heavyweight showdowns, Sydney Roosters and South Sydney sealed their playoffs passage with gritty wins over in-form teams above them on the ladder. Losses would have put them firmly in the final-round firing line in a tight Top 8 race. The Roosters looked certain to be run down in a fiery, drama-charged showdown in Melbourne on Friday. But a titanic defensive display inside the last 10 minutes saw the visitors hold on for an epic 18-14 wi...