Three decades of work is paying off for Cambridge breeder Greg McCarthy with the emergence of the exciting three-year-old Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj). The gelding bounced back from his first defeat two weeks ago when stepped up to a mile in the Gr.3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, racing away to score his first black-type success by 2-3/4 lengths. It was his fourth win from five starts, and his trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. are now planning a spring campaign that could culminate in the A$7.5m…
Month: June 2021
Kiwi double for Doudle
Travis Doudle is developing quite a liking for New Zealand horses. The Morphettville trainer picked up a double at his home track on Saturday with New Zealand-sourced horses Jaguary (NZ) (Niagara) and Not Usual Glorious (Fiorente), and an interstate trip could be on the cards for the pair of them as a result. “They both went really well,” Doudle said. “Not Usual Glorious has got the hattrick now and Jaguary is going for one next start. I am very happy with both horses. “Jaguary went off the boil there for…
Persian Goddess a winter beauty
The excellent recent form of Persian Goddess, a finalist in Saturday night’s Trios Winter Cup (520m) at Cranbourne, has come at a perfect time for young Yinnar South trainer Ben Joske. In winning nine of her 18 starts and qualifying for the G1 Sapphire Crown final last month, Persian Goddess, which is a $15 outsider in TAB’s Winter Cup market despite a dominant heat victory, has helped put the 37-year-old on the map. Joske’s rapidly growing resume will look even more impressive if Persian Goddess, a daughter of Aston Dee…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 14 June 2021
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Swan Hill betting preview, tips & quaddie picks | 13/6/21, Sunday
What Swan Hill Cup Day Where Swan Hill Jockey Club – 17 Gray St, Swan Hill, VIC, 3585 When Sunday, June 13, 2021 First Race 11:40am AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Swan Hill will host a nine-race card on Sunday afternoon on a track rated a Good 4, with the rail in the true position the entire circuit. The Swan Hill Cup is the feature event on Sunday worth $125,000 on the final day of the three-day Swan Hill Racing Carnival. The HorseBetting.com.au Victorian form analyst presents his…
Draw won’t boost Immunity: The Watchdog
Expert form analyst The Watchdog says Immunity deserves favouritism for Saturday night’s Trio’s Winter Cup Final at Cranbourne but believes the $2.20 being offered by TAB is “under the odds”. Immunity, trained by champion local mentor Jason Thompson and a half-sister to his former superstar Black Opium, is the fastest qualifier for the Winter Cup after a 30.05sec heat victory at her Cranbourne debut. But that came from Immunity’s preferred draw in eight, from where she has a perfect four from four record, and The Watchdog feels the move to…
Yendall gets five after Ace Cup ride
Dean Yendall’s magic touch has seen Adelaide Ace (NZ) (Savabeel) return to the winner’s stall on his first ride aboard the Lindsey Smith-trained galloper, who was too classy for his rivals in Sunday’s A$125,000 Swan Hill Cup (1600m). The win was Yendall’s fifth on the nine-race program and his third Swan Hill Cup success, making it back-to-back wins in the feature race after partnering Heptagon (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) in 2020. Adelaide Ace had not saluted since the 2020 Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) last February, but punters had faith the Dean…
Tiara fits Tofane after quick recovery
Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) heroine Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is on track to add to her Group One tally this winter after recovering well from Saturday’s stunning win at Eagle Farm. Trainer Mike Moroney relayed reports from Queensland that the daughter of Ocean Park was bright and well on Sunday morning. While Moroney was reluctant to fully commit to a start in the Gr.1 Tattersalls Tiara (1400m) in 13 days, he said it was the likely option if the mare continued to please connections. If Tofane runs in the Tiara,…
Kismet ready to launch at Cranbourne
Matt Clark is optimistic that if first reserve Kuro Kismet sneaks into the field for Saturday night’s Trios Winter Cup final (520m) at Cranbourne, this year’s G3 Launching Pad winner will be a serious threat. Clark’s opinion is backed up by TAB’s market, where Kuro Kismet is the $3.20 second elect behind $2.20 favourite Immunity, despite requiring a scratching to gain a start. But if Kuro Kismet, the winner of nine from 27, doesn’t gain a late call-up, Clark has an attractive ‘Plan B’ in the CGRC Special Event, worth…
Take The Deel wins Waimate Cup
South Canterbury trainer Len Stewart got his birthday wish when his stable star Take The Deel (NZ) (Dundeel) stormed to victory in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Waimate Cup (2200m) at Timaru on Sunday. Stewart, who began his association with racing as a 14-year-old riding in saddle trots in the Waikato in the 1940s, will turn 89 on Tuesday and has found a new lease on life with the hardy five-year-old son of Dundeel. The $1200 gavelhouse.com purchase took the step up to open company with aplomb as he produced a strong…