Japanese apprentice jockey Masa Hashizume continued his sparkling form of late when he guided Our Modena (NZ) (Tavistock) to a thrilling victory at Tauranga on Saturday. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained four-year-old hadn’t been seen since finishing unplaced over 1600m at Pukekohe last November, but in the hands of Hashizume led all the way to record her second career victory. It was Hashizume’s 18th win of the season, a tally that could well have been several more if not for spending two months on the sideline after fracturing his…
Month: March 2021
Melody Belle excels in Tauranga workout
Champion racemare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) stepped out for an exhibition gallop between races at Tauranga on Saturday as she continues her preparation for her upcoming assignments in Australia. With Opie Bosson aboard, Melody Belle worked over 1400m in what was a solid hitout. “She was nice and relaxed,” said Bosson, on dismounting. “She’s been a wonderful mare to me and the family. She knows how good she is and her work was excellent.” Melody Belle will depart for Sydney on Monday as she gets ready to tackle the Gr.1…
Pitman team hitting its straps ahead of lucrative Easter period
The local stable of Michael and Matthew Pitman flexed its muscles at Riccarton on Saturday, winning the first four events on the nine-race card, providing proof they will be a force to be reckoned with as Easter racing looms. Talented four-year-old Okay Pal (Dissident) kicked the day off nicely when he recorded a slick 1.07.84 when defeating stablemate Golden Harvest (NZ) (Ghibellines) over 1200m in race one before enigmatic mare Our Rosette (NZ) (Highly Recommended) stormed home to beat race favourite Rockland (Snitzel) in race 2. A tooth and nail…
Impressive Tauranga winner ready for a break
Promising mare Les Crayeres (NZ) (Redoute’s Choice) will head to the spelling paddock off the back of a stylish performance over 1400m at Tauranga on Saturday. The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained four-year-old survived a protest from the third placed runner, Duneagle (Dissident), to register career win number four from just 8 starts and set herself up for a profitable spring campaign later in the year. After trailing pacemaker Come Back Tiger (NZ) (Tiger Prawn) throughout, rider Danielle Johnson pushed Les Crayeres through a gap on his inner with 300m to…
Three Group Ones for Jack Trainor
Kiwi trainer-driver Jack Trainor made it three Group 1 wins in a month when he teamed with brilliant filly Anntonia for a breathtaking Gold Bracelet final at Bathurst last night. Anntonia must be rivalling Stylish Memphis as the most “special” horse in Trainor’s career after adding the Bathurst victory to her sparkling NSW Oaks late last month. In contrast to the Oaks where she stormed home to win, this time Trainor blasted her out to lead easily from the pole and never looked in danger. “She felt amazing tonight. I…
Bluey Vic’s best as big names bow out of the Egg
Get-out-and-go sprinter Fernando Bluey (Kayla Cottrell) was the standout performer among the Victorian contingent contesting last night’s Golden Easter Egg heats at Wentworth Park. Having his first run since finishing 2nd in last month’s Australian Cup, Fernando Bluey led from start to finish, clocking 29.47sec over the 520m journey. 10 heats were conducted last night after the series was postponed a week due to torrential rain, with Shima Jake (Andrea Dailly) the only other Victorian heat winner in 30.01sec. A total of seven Victorians progressed through to next Saturday night’s…
Aldebaran Floss gives Murray Alfeld “biggest win”
By Michael Guerin When Stephen Swain approached part-time Canterbury trainer Murray Alfeld and asked him to train a horse for him Alfeld had an obvious question. “Why me?” Alfeld asked. Swain’s cartage company does the baleage work for Alfeld, who has mixed training and farrier work for many years but these days only trains three horses. So to have Swain ask him to buy him a horse and train it at the sales was a shock for the now 62-year-old. “Stephen just asked me to buy him and the family…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 28 March 2021
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Selections Oamaru | March 28
Trottech’s selections for today’s meeting at Oamaru Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race 112.02pm 6 Sense Of Occasion11 Senorita Margarita9 Caesar’s Quest7 To Ri Caitlin Race 212.30pm 5 Go Marg11 Majestic Upstart9 Jay Bee And Lou4 Toobusy Being Famous Race 312.55pm 8 Adhara3 Georgia Aveross10 Gypsy4 Southern Starr Race 41.25pm 3 Mark Dunnett7 Charlie’s Ace8 Motor Mouth11 Adhika Race 51.50pm 11 Lydia8 Pete’s Dash12 Lincoln Skipper5 Magical Matty Race 62.15pm 5 Line A Love3 Prince Rabier12 Maui 7 Majestic Rollon Race 72.40pm 7 She’s Tough12 Burlington11 Gilligans Island10 Champagneandwine Race…
Wellington betting preview, tips & top odds | March 28, 2021
What Wellington Cup Day Races Where Wellington Race Club- Wellington NSW 2820 When Sunday, March 28, 2021 First Race 1:20pm AEDT Feature Race Race 8 – Wellington Cup Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Wellington races betting preview It is Wellington Cup Day on Sunday at the country New South Wales track. Along with the Cup, race goers will also be graced by the Wellington Boot for two-year-olds. The track is a Soft 6 and the rail is in the true position for the entire circumference of the course. Horebetting.com.au…