Trainer Allan Sharrock continued the red-hot run for his stable this season when he produced the quinella in the first race on his home turf at New Plymouth on Saturday. Promising three-year-olds Darci La Bella (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and Butler (NZ) (Showcasing) cleared out from their age-group rivals at the finish of the 1000m contest, with both producing eye-catching performances that augur well for future assignments. While it was Darci La Bella who grabbed bragging rights from her stablemate, courtesy of a well-judged front running ride from Sharrock’s talented apprentice…
Month: May 2021
The Good Fight scores knockout in Rotorua Cup
Consistent stayer The Good Fight (NZ) (High Chaparral) left his race rivals in his wake as he scooted clear in the home straight to take out the Gr.3 Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. The six-year-old son of High Chaparral was having just his second run after a summer break following a disappointing showing in the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) in January but stripped a fit horse for trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray. Settled in a handy position by rider Sam Collett, The Good Fight…
Equine industry development in Greater Bay Area takes important step forward
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the signing of a Framework Cooperation Agreement with the Guangzhou Municipal Government which will jointly take forward the promotion and development of the equine industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Agreement provides a solid foundation for mutual cooperation and collaboration for the realisation of the “National Equine Industry Development Plan 2020-2025” promulgated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and General Administration of Sport last year. Club Chairman Philip Chen joined the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special…
Perfect drive on Midnight Dash gets the prize
By Michael Guerin Ben Hope pulled the right rein with Midnight Dash in the main trot at Addington on Friday night but now he is going to give that same rein away. Hopes continued his break out season as a driver when a daring decision won him him the Lone Star Sires’ Stakes Trot over Oscar Bonavena and Chinese Whisper. Hope and Midnight Dash found themselves the only pair parked outside a single file line of horses early, from where he either had to go back or forward. He chose…
Jonny Turner’s take on Winton
Debutante Party, Tommy Waterhouse & Cabella Noir winning threats at Winton After excellent efforts for fourth at Ascot Park on Diamonds Day, Debutante Party and Tommy Waterhouse look strong winning hopes at Winton on Saturday. Cabella Noir also looks a big winning threat following her unlucky last start at the same track. Racing journalist Jonny Turner spoke with the trainers and drivers lining up the trio to see how they think their horses are placed going into Saturday’s meeting. Race 4: Cabella Noir (2) Trainer: Phil Williamson Driver: Kerryn…
We’ll be riding on the ‘greyhounds’, yeah
The ‘Correct Weight’ syndicate – comprising high profile jockeys Jye McNeil, John Allen and Harry Coffey, along with Warrnambool horse trainer Daniel Bowman and close friend Paul McDowall – have taken to greyhound racing with unbridled passion. They’re enjoying the ride with the aptly named On The Bit, prepared by young Anakie trainer Matt Lanigan, 28, and it’s impossible to ‘rein in’ their enthusiasm. On The Bit only started racing in mid-March, winning his first three races – including a flying 25.62sec win over 460 metres at Warragul. And he…
Selections | Winton – 15 May
Selections for today’s meeting at Winton Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race JUSTIN EVANSCommentator Race 111.40am 6 Millie’s Gift9 Jasmine Jaccka13 Latina Hall12 Andiamo Race 212.05pm 8 Sista Sammy12 Superfast5 Southern Starr2 Rakanotta Race 312.30pm 5 Get Up N Dance9 Onedin Hurricane6 Paddy Finn2 The Other Brother Race 412.55pm 2 Cabella Noir12 Ruby Seddon8 Palisade2 Insist The Win Race 51.20pm 1 Deceptive Lee4 Insarchatwist9 Zach Lowe3 Calico Hill Race 61.51pm 7 Might Be Me6 Debutante Party9 Dress Code10 Miss Auckland Race 72.15pm 13 Celebrating5 Tommy Waterhouse2 Ohoka Agent7 Tac Mac…
2021 Doomben 10,000 Field & Betting: Eduardo Clear Favourite
Joe Pride’s brilliant sprinter Eduardo is into odds-on favouritism to secure another Group 1 victory this weekend in Brisbane’s $1,000,000 Doomben 10,000 (1200m). Eduardo dominates the 2021 Doomben 10,000 odds in Brisbane this weekend. Photo: Steve Hart. The seven-year-old Host gelding is one of eleven sprinters engaged to face off in the 2021 Doomben 10,000 field to kick off elite level racing during the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. After securing the perfect barrier six draw for jockey Nash Rawiller – who guided Bel Esprit to victory in the race back…
Collett Secures Gytrash Ride on The Goodwood 2021 Favourite
Local Morphettville horseman Gordon Richards admits it was a tough decision but he’s gone with Jason Collett who has secured the prized ride aboard Gytrash in Saturday’s Group 1 $502,250 The Furphy Goodwood (1200m). Gytrash is narrow favourite in 2021 The Goodwood betting for Adelaide this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. Richards was tossing up between Collett and Jason Holder, opting for the former to ride the exciting sprint star fresh first-up six-month break in The Goodwood 2021 field at Morphettville. “I anguished over jockeys Jason Holder and Jason Collett…
TAB’s tantalising ‘Yellow and Black’ offer
The ‘tribe has spoken’… Rising star Aston Titan is in the ‘yellow’ (Box 5) and Richmond fans could be in the ‘black’ with tomorrow night’s $4.50 TAB AFL/Greys offer. And TAB is expecting Tiges’ fans to “never weaken until the final siren’s gone”. The betting giant’s proposition is Richmond to defeat the GWS Giants, along with Aston Titan winning at The Meadows. The Tigers – who copped a 69pts ‘licking’ from the Cats last week – are 8th on the AFL ladder with four wins from eight games, while the…