Month: May 2021

This week 400 tons (360 tonnes) of new material was laid at Addington Raceway ahead of a busy few weeks that includes Premier meetings on May 14 and 21. The old product was removed from the track and replaced with a newer finer mixture that was 50/50 sand and 3cm chip. Previously there was a 5cm chip on the surface. “It’s exactly the same product,” says Addington Raceway’s Facilities and Property Manager John Denton, “we’ve just refined the size of the chip.” “We have done that to reduce the kickback…

Alexandra Park presents two new Winter Racing Series for horses both from the South and those that are here already in the North. ATC Winter Series has now closed. Nominations are: Once Bitten Liberace Ideal Zen Hector Ardens Velocity Shirley Bromac John Wayne Gracelands Rose Whooska Imelda Mary Jodi Wharewhiti Rasana Four Kisses Joshua Richard Matai Louis Polka Delight Melanion Jono B Hesashorething Willsherocknroll Art Nouveax I Expect Bettor Getn Wiggy Withit Ronda Commander Cathy Orua It’s A Laugh Get Outta Town South Island Sourced Series nominations have been left…

By Michael Guerin The odd man out of Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett’s stable could end up being their best chance at Alexandra Park tonight. The beach trainers will take 10 horses to headquarters, which is nothing unusual in itself as they often provide valuable horse numbers to help fill out northern meetings. But tonight their team will include Blitzembye (R3, No.7), the only pacer racing among 20 trotters they have in work. “We have about 20 trotters but he is the only pacer we have and we really like…

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Group Three winner Pres The Belle will be looking to get her career back on track at Addington Raceway on Friday. The 13-win mare has had four starts for her new trainers, Geoff and James Dunn, and they believe she is capable of recording her first victory in their colours in the Haras des Trotteurs Heather Williams Memorial Mobile Trot (1980m). She has failed to flatter since joining the West Melton barn, but showed a glimpse of her former self when winning by five…

 Commentator Matt Cross gives his tips for today’s meeting at Addington (Friday), First race at 5.02pm.          Race       MATT CROSS        Commentator  Race 15.02pm 8 One Majic Kenny5 Majestic Chick 9 Sioux Princess7 Sekkie Monkey  Race 25.27pm 8 Cheezel5 Folklore2 Soundsofcash6 Ivana Legacy Race 35.54pm 2 Willow Bay 5 Always Have Faith6 Beach Ball 3 Strength And Honour  Race 46.26pm 4 Acento10 Nikki Noto 5 Still Truckin 6 Jimmy Paul   Race 56.56pm 3 Franco Jorik4 Paramount Princess6 Maui7 Miss Crazed Race 67.26pm 5 Laver7 Plutonium Lady 6 Watch Me…

  Form analyst Jason Teaz casts his eye over the Auckland fields tonight (Friday).  First race is at 5.20pm.    Race 1 5 Faith In Manchester1 Double Delight3 King City4 Voronov FAITH IN MANCHESTER had looked in good touch prior to galloping at Cambridge. Back right handed tonight is the key.DOUBLE DELIGHT is a crazily bred trotter by Captain Treacherous who has looked OK at the trials. Hasn’t run overly quick yet and still hasn’t qualified but gets a great chance to pick up six grand and qualify. Wears half…

By Michael Guerin The odd man out of Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett’s stable could end up being their best chance at Alexandra Park tonight. The beach trainers will take 10 horses to headquarters, which is nothing unusual in itself as they often provide valuable horse numbers to help fill out northern meetings. But tonight their team will include Blitzembye (R3, No.7). “We have about 20 trotters but he is the only pacer we have and we really like him,” says Wallis. It is not that the stable are strangers…