by Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk A Group One victory at one of Victoria’s biggest nights of racing has been hailed as a victory for the small-time breeder. Canterbury breeder Grant Beckett was overjoyed when Keayang Livana won the 4YO Trotting mares feature at Tabcorp Park Melton on Vicbred Super series grand final night because he stands her sire Imperial Count at stud. “She’s always shown a lot of ability, and it shows you can produce Group One winners without having to spend a lot of money,” says Beckett,…
Month: January 2021
Knights say goodbye in style
By Jonny Turner Emotions ran high at Ascot Park on Wednesday when Deus Ex completed a fairy-tale finish to the training careers of Roxburgh couple Geoff and Jude Knight by winning the Northern Southland Summer Cup. The dream ending to a professional training partnership that has spanned almost twenty years came courtesy of an outstanding and typically aggressive drive by the Knights’ long-time stable driver Matthew Williamson. Williamson punched the air in jubilation after completing his special victory and was greeted by an emotional Geoff Knight when returning to the…
Magnificent Storm’s biggest test
Former Kiwi Magnificent Storm’s tag as the most exciting pacer in Western Australia will be tested in a ripper $50,000 4YO Championship at Gloucester Park tomorrow (Friday) night. The son of American Ideal is unbeaten in 10 WA runs since coming from NZ, where he had one unplaced run for Todd Macfarlane at Alexandra Park in October. Many good judges have declared him the heir apparent to Chicago Bull but trainer Ray Williams admits to being “both scared and excited” about this week’s challenge. “It all gets serious from this…
Consistent trotter out to demolish maiden field
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Demolition Man will be looking to shed his bridesmaids tag at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday when he contests the Kidz Kartz Course Starts Jan 18th Book Today Trot (2200m). The Trevor Phillips-trained entire has finished runner-up on 11 occasions, including his last three starts, and his connections are hopeful he will be able to finally breakthrough for his maiden win on Thursday. Phillips believes had it not been for his breathing issues, the five-year-old would have a number of wins under his belt by…
Selections Cambridge | Jan 14
Selections for Cambridge today. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race JASON TEAZForm Analyst Race 15.31pm 7 Demolition Man 3 Skyzrclearnsunny 4 Love N Faith 5 Storms Acoming Race 25.56pm 6 Mailman 4 Satchmo 1 Brodie Lindenny 2 Scottish Poacher Race 36.21pm 5 Romanee 4 Bugalugs 9 Dun It Bad 8 Hezashadowplaya Race 46.46pm 11 Bankers Gold 8 Dixie Reign 4 Eighteen Carat 3 Kayla Maguire Race 57.11pmpm 4 Liason 3 Majestic Harry 5 Berrylicious Babe 11 Chinski Race 67.36pm 2 Ruby Mach 10 Prop Rock 5 Whooshka 7 Gracelands Rose…
650 track record broken at Warrnambool
Weblec Haze broke Warrnambool’s 650 metre track record on Saturday night in the Seaside Distance Challenge. Formally held by Pennsylvania Is in a time of 36.966sec, Weblec Haze took 2.5 lengths off the record lowering it to 36.816sec. Trained by Jeff Britton, Weblec Haze is a son of Barcia Bale and Weblec Belle. He was bred by the Champagne Partnership and is owned by the Weblang Syndicate. Weblec Haze had four starts over the track and distance but had not won there until his track record performance. WATCH: Weblec Haze…
Cummings Unveils Another Smart Juvenile
Arcaded ridden by Damian Lane wins at Caulfield. James Cummings continued his domination of Melbourne two-year-old races this season when first starter Arcaded took out the 2YO fillies handicap at Caulfield. It gave the Godolphin trainer his fifth individual two-year-old winner in Melbourne this season. His other winners have been Picarones, Paulele, Ingratiating and Anamoe. Arcaded firmed from $101 into $26 for the Blue Diamond Stakes with TAB fixed odds. The debutante was given a perfect ride by Damian Lane who placed her in third spot and then eased her…
From Inside Draw She’S Got The Right Game
David Eustace believes their star filly Away Game is capable of making Magic Millions history when she takes on the Guineas. Last year Away Game claimed the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and if she can take out the Magic Millions Guineas on Saturday at the Gold Coast she will become the first horse to have completed the double. Eustace said they wanted Away Game to draw barrier three and on this rare occasion their wish was granted. Eustace, speaking on Melbourne radio station RSN on Wednesday morning, said his only…
Eagle Farm tips, best bets and quaddie selections | QLD Jan 14
Prominent jockey James McDonald has had a running and handling suspension reduced to seven days. What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse, S230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Thursday, January 14, 2021 First Race 1:21pm AEDT Streaming Live at Sportsbet Eagle Farm plays host to eight races on Thursday afternoon. The track is currently a Soft 5, but with drying conditions around Brisbane, we can expect to see the first race start a Good 4. The rail is out +6m for the entire circumference of the course. Race…
Pakenham racing tips, best bets and quaddie selections | VIC 14/1
What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Race Club, 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, January 14, 2021 First Race 6pm AEDT Streaming Live at Sportsbet Eight races are set for judgement on Thursday as the night racing season continues at Pakenham Park where the track has come up a Soft 5. The rail is out 8m the entire circuit, and history shows that it is no disadvantage to be up on speed when the rail is out that far. It may pay dividends to watch…