By Michael Guerin Copy That has it all to live up to now after joining one of pacing’s elite clubs at Alexandra Park on Friday night. The speed freak four-year-old added a group one staying race to his resume when he led throughout in the $95,000 Dawson Harford Messenger Championship from Bad To The Bone and Amazing Dream in a race that was almost a replica of last week’s Taylor Mile. Copy That won that too and therefore joins a list of modern greats in Spankem, Lazarus, Field Marshal and…
Month: May 2021
Sundees Son dominates again
By Michael Guerin In reality the team behind Sundees Son and Five Wise Men would like to be putting them both in the paddock now. But while one of Friday night’s group one trotting winners at Alexandra Park in Sundees Son will head for his break, Five Wise Men still has another group one to conquer. Sundees Son confirmed the Trotter of the Year title with his fourth group one of the season in the $150,000 What The Hill Rowe Cup, bolting in after cruising to the lead in…
Selections | Ashburton – May 1
Selections for today’s meeting at Ashburton (Saturday) – First race 12.03pm. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race MATT CROSSCommentator Race 112.03pm 1 Clicquot 3 Royal Jester6 Tom Brady8 Moment Of Kaos Race 212.30pm 7 Big Mama Morris1 Daggy Lamb6 Adhara12 Lizzie Richter Race 312.55pm 7 Miss Crazed3 That’s The Story1 Rogie Falls2 Maui Race 41.25pm 4 Alene6 Nikki Noto5 Emmy2 Like A Dream Race 52.03pm 9 Highgrove6 Mystic Max10 Rakero Blaze11 Ellaria Shard Race 62.38pm 6 Ab’s Tenants2 Betterthanhope7 Angel Of Montana 1 Takemybreathaway Race 73.13pm 8 Dashtothebeach5 Judgement Bay11 Mighty…
Weanlings get their chance to shine
A total of 15 proven and emerging sires will be represented at NZB Standardbred’s weanling sale next Monday. 130 youngsters will go under the hammer at Karaka on Monday (May 3) from midday. Previously they’d been included in the All Aged Sales – this is the first time a dedicated weanling sale has been held in this country. Heavyweights Woodlands Stud and Alabar Farm dominate the sale, though there will be lots offered by individual breeders Michele Carson, Jason Teaz and Georgia Brooke Lodge. Woodlands will host a public parade…
2021 Robert Sangster Stakes tips & odds | Morphettville, Race 7
What 2021 Robert Sangster Stakes Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Road, Morphettville, SA, 5043 When Saturday, May 01, 2021 | 3:25pm AEST | Race 7 Prizemoney $502,250 Distance 1200m Status Group 1 Race Conditions Weight For Age | 2YO’s & Up | Fillies & Mares 2020 Winner Bella Vella (11) – 55.5kg | Jockey: Damien Thronton | Trainer: Chris Waller Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet The Group 1 Robert Sangster sees a big field of 17 sprinters compete for the $500,000 in the joint-featured event on Morphettville’s card…
Tobin Bronze Stakes betting preview & tips | Morphettville R6
What 2021 Tobin Bronze Stakes Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 1, 2021 | 2:45pm ACST | Race 6 Prizemoney $202,250 Distance 1200m Status Group 2 Race Conditions Set Weights | 3YO 2020 Winner Xilong (1) – 55.5kg | Jockey: Barend Vorster | Trainer: Tony & Calvin McEvoy Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet The 2021 Tobin Bronze Stakes kick starts the quaddie for the nine-race card at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon. The 1200m sprint has attracted a strong field of 12 to…
O’Shea predicts bright future for Kirwan’s Lane
Some strong form references over the summer have John O’Shea excited about the future for up-and-coming stayer Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The four-year-old kicks off his latest campaign in the Blakes Marine Benchmark 78 Handicap (1500m) at Hawkesbury on Saturday as a stepping stone to the Scone Cup (1600m) on May 14. It comes off the back of a strong preparation which included a victory over Mark Newnham’s subsequent Summer and January Cups winner Spirit Ridge (Nathaniel), who went on to finish fifth to Sir Dragonet (Camelot) at Group 1 level over the autumn. He was…