Jason Teaz’s Auckland analysis (Friday)

Form analyst Jason Teaz looks at tonight’s card at Alexandra Park featuring the three Uncut Gems races. First race at 5.34pm.  Race 1 13 Heston Hall14 Superfast Ninja9 Saint Michel15 Aldebaran Flame In a very tricky race to open the night, HESTON HALL stands out. Excellent two starts ago when second behind Liaison then had a late gallop in a far, far stronger field than this May 28. Has since finished second behind Temporale on a 27 last quarter at the workouts. A tough draw but hard to beat.SUPERFAST NINJA upset…

Horse betting promotions for Thursday 17th June 2021

Horse Betting has reviewed Australia’s best horse racing bookmakers and found today’s best thoroughbred bonus promo offers and specials for Thursday, 17 June 2021. Horse racing promotions are still available almost each and every day with one of Australia’s best thoroughbred bookmakers. If there isn’t a promo on at one, then there is bound to be another bookie with some kind of promotional offer on the table on the gallops. HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best horse racing bookmaker bonuses each and every day. See the best return on your punting…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 17, 2021

Horse Racing around the country has five meetings scheduled to be run and won on this Thursday afternoon. We have run our eye over the meeting being held at Wyong in a bid to make your Thursday a winning one. Thursday Racing Tips – June 17, 2021 Wyong Racing Tips Racing is set to get underway with the first at Warrnambool at 11:05am on a Heavy 9, with the day to be capped off at Northam with the last jumping at 6:35pm AEST. As always there a plenty of promotions…

Coffs Harbour betting preview & top odds | Friday, June 18

What Coffs Harbour Races Where Coffs Harbour Racing Club – 62 Howard St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 When Friday, June 18, 2021 First Race 12:10pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Coffs Harbour is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Friday afternoon, and HorseBetting brings you the best bets, quaddie numbers and odds comparison for the meeting. The track is rated a Soft 6, the rail is in the true position, and the first race is set to jump at 12:10pm AEST. Coffs Harbour Best Bet: Defactor We…

Yankee a dandy Diamond fancy: The Watchdog

Form expert The Watchdog is tipping a huge upset in Friday night’s first ever Pink Diamond Champion Sprinter final (500m) at Bendigo, boldly selecting Andrea Dailly’s Gypsy Yankee against three of the biggest names in greyhound racing. The headline acts in the Champion Sprinter showdown are joint $2.50 favourites Shima Shine (box 1) and Aston Rupee (2) along with Catch The Thief (3) at $5.50 but the Watchdog believes the inside boxes may bring the superstar trio undone. “To be honest they all look poorly drawn,” said the Watchdog. “There’s…

Time For Albukhturi To Step Up In Guineas

For Albukhturi (NZ) (Iffraaj), the time has come to make a stand and turn potential into performance in the Listed WAROA-Belmont Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. Michael Gangemi, who trains in partnership with his brother Chris, is optimistic the Iffraaj gelding can make an impact, despite his market status and form. The former Melbourne horse has one win from eight starts and showed the Gangemi’s a glimpse of his talent when runner-up to Glenfiddich (Fastnet Rock) in the Mornington Sires (1500m). Glenfiddich progressed to win the Gr.2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) at Moonee…

Bishara banking more bucks

Ardmore Trainer Nick Bishara knows what it is like to loosen the reins on a stable talent to enable them to reach their full potential. The Auckland horseman initially prepared star mare Verry Elleegant to win two of her three starts in New Zealand before her partial sale and relocation across the Tasman. A part-owner in the daughter of Zed, Bishara has enjoyed all the thrills of her eight Group Ones, not to mention his slice of the A$8.5 million in career earnings to date. Despite his small team, Bishara…

Pagan’s spring dreams for Tommy, Johnny

Springtime in Melbourne has always been Denis Pagan’s time to shine. The legendary football coach turned horse trainer has celebrated AFL premierships and VRC Derby triumphs in the climactic months of Melbourne’s sporting season, and he’s hoping to be holding up more prized silverware this spring at Flemington. Pagan is hoping that his Victoria Derby winner Johnny Get Angry (NZ) (Tavistock) can make it into this year’s Melbourne Cup, while he also hopes that unraced two-year-old Turn It Up Tommy (NZ) (Tivaci) can follow in his stablemate’s hoofprints in this…

Balloo sidelined

Southern jockey Akshay Balloo is facing an extended stint on the sidelines after breaking his leg in a trackwork fall on Tuesday. Balloo, 30, now faces surgery after breaking his tibia just below his knee. “I’m doing okay. I’m in hospital and just need surgery now. We’re not sure if it might be tomorrow or if not then Monday. Hopefully it can mend well and I can be back riding soon,” Balloo said. Balloo, from Mauritius, spent time as an apprentice at the South African Jockey Academy. He has ridden…

SENZ announced as Awards partner for 2021

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards will be held in Hamilton on Sunday, 12 September. “Following the disruption of COVID last year, which led to the Awards being held as a virtual event, we are looking forward to celebrating our high achievers in person this year,” NZTR chief executive Bernard Saundry said. “NZTR is welcoming SENZ, the Kiwi wing of Sports Entertainment Network, as the major partner for 2021. “We are excited to have SENZ on board for the…