A chance conversation one evening with good mate and former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum saw trainer Graeme Richardson put his money where his mouth was, taking a share in a Per Incanto colt bred by McCullum, that he liked the look of. Richardson’s faith in the now three-year-old gelding named Rabada (NZ) was vindicated on Easter Monday with a gritty maiden victory at Tauranga, at just his second start, that augurs well for his future prospects. A promising debut run for fifth on his home track at Matamata…
Month: April 2021
Quality over quantity for ace rider Parkes
Another cool, calm and collected effort aboard star juvenile On The Bubbles (Brazen Beau) at Awapuni on Saturday saw jockey Johnathan Parkes register his second Group One victory for the season, as the pair combined to take out the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The elite level success came hard off the back of a win with Ocean Billy (NZ) (Ocean Park) in the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) with the Central Districts-based Parkes delighted to repay the faith placed in him by the northern trainers. “Hopefully, I’m established enough…
Selections | Motukarara – 5th April
Selections for today’s meeting at Motukarara Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race MATT CROSSCommentator Race 111.52pm 17 Rosies Son12 Kenny Keko8 Random Spur5 Inquizitive Man Race 212.17pm 12 Adhara6 Leconte13 Cristiano Buccini2 Ashes Of Desire Race 312.52pm 3 Charlies Ace1 Mark Dunnett7 Lei Miss5 Iron Woman Race 41.27pm 13 Roll With Eunice14 The Morning Star8 Tiger Taylor2 Fascinate Race 52.02pm 4 Teds Legacy1 Sweet Heaven9 Royal Ruby8 Eloel Race 62.37pm 18 Under And Over17 Majestic Action1 Franco Josiah10 That’s The Story Race 73.12pm 16 Prospect Park5 Motoring Major9 Precious…
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Doomben betting preview, tips and top odds | Doomben | April 05
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Monday, April 5, 2021 First Race 12:36pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Doomben race betting preview Doomben will play host to eight races on the Easter Monday Public Holiday with a nice card to be run. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out eight metres for the entirety of the course. Horsebetting.com.au brings you our best bets for the day as well as Quaddie numbers. The first of eight…
Silver Lake set for Cup return
Trainer Graham James says he’s playing the long game with Ballarat record holder Silver Lake ahead of the boom kennel newcomer’s return to racing in Monday afternoon’s Group 2 Bottle-O Ballarat Cup heats. Silver Lake sensationally broke Ballarat’s 450m record in February at just his sixth start when clocking 24.69s in a heat of the Listed Western Districts Derby. James then took over the training duties from good friend Lynette Gough, who owns and bred the son of Fernando Bale and Hot Charmola, prior to the Group 3 Launching Pad…
Sharps’ Golden Easter surprise
Devel Sixteen and the Sharp family will fly the flag for Victoria in the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg Final in Sydney next Saturday night after a stunning all-the-way semi-final surprise. Devel Sixteen wasn’t even an original nomination for the Easter Egg series, with Avalon trainer Jessica Sharp and husband Jason taking advantage of the postponement of the opening round to send her and litter sister Junk Food Junkie north. Devel Sixteen put the writing on the wall with a massive heat run, where she was edged out in fast…
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Maiden marvels go for gold
Today’s $14,250 Jarrod Larkin Concreting Gold Rush Maiden Final (425m) at Bendigo is loaded with potential stars, with the standout performer in the series now faced with the challenge of overcoming box four. The unbeaten She’s Got Wheels (Kelvyn Greenough) is two from two after winning her heat and semi-final in 23.70sec and 23.56sec, with both performances earning Best of Night honours. However, with such an inexperienced and talented line-up, nothing is certain, with The Watchdog identifying Smokin’ Grille (Cameron Bahen) and Sierra Footrot (David Condon) as the main dangers…
McEvoy warming to Aegon in Doncaster
Fresh from his Group One win aboard Hungry Heart (Frankel) in the Vinery Stud Stakes, Kerrin McEvoy is turning his attention to The Championships. Having tested New Zealander Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in a recent barrier trial, jockey Kerrin Mcevoy is buoyant about his Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) prospects, particularly given the forecast for rain. While Hugh Bowman has ridden the three-year-old in his two Sydney starts, he cannot make his 52.5kg Doncaster weight, paving the way for the lightweight McEvoy to clinch the Group One mount. McEvoy partnered Aegon…