Horse Racing Betting

What To Look Out For When Betting On Harness Races Harness racing is an equine sport in Australia just like Thoroughbred horse racing, although it has its differences. Knowing what to look out for when betting on harness races can make a huge difference for the experienced Australian punter when it comes to placing bets. Having a good knowledge of the sport as well as the horses can give you a massive advantage over the punter next to you, no matter how experienced they are with online betting. Post Position and Course Each course in harness racing in Australia is… Read more >

Punting On The Ponies – A Country Wide Past Time Not for nothing is the Melbourne Cup on its very own public holiday. Horse racing in Australia is one of the biggest past times, both for punters and spectators. Almost every small town has a track of some sort or access to a track with races being held at least once a week. Betting on the ponies is undertaken by a vast number of punters each year. Some of these are casual bettors who place a bet on the big race days, and only really as a passing pleasure, while… Read more >

History of Horse Racing In Australia Horse racing in Australia is one of the most popular sports both to bet on and to go and watch. The thoroughbred industry provides thousands of jobs and turns out world class horses which go on to compete not only on the continent itself but overseas as well. The history of thoroughbred racing in Australia dates back to colonists times when homesick settlers used to group together to watch a sport which brought back memories of their lives in Britain. The First Horses In Australia Horses are not native to Australia, and so had… Read more >

Horse Racing History In NZ It is not surprising that New Zealand, being a British settlement, was introduced to the world of horse racing soon after it was settled by colonists. Thoroughbred racing was, at the time, a huge pastime in Britain, and so the new settlers of the two small islands of New Zealand readily accepted a small reminder of the life that they had left behind in the way of horse racing. The first races were held in the mid 1800’s with the first thoroughbred horse arriving early in 1840. Early Horse Races The army with their army… Read more >