A lucrative bonus has enticed the connections of Quiz Kid (NZ) (Iffraaj) to send the in-form galloper down south early ahead of the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 124th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton in a fortnight. The Cambridge gelding has made the long trek down to Oamaru to contest the Crombie And Price LTD Oamaru Cup (1600m) on Sunday, with the winner being in line for a $36,000 bonus should they also win the Winter Cup. With trainers Craig and Shaun Phelan believing Saturday’s Listed Powerworx Opunake Cup distance of…
Month: July 2021
First Horse of the Year finalists announced
The stellar racing season experienced by the Te Akau Racing team is reflected in the first group of finalists for the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards. Eight horses prepared at Matamata by Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards are among the 17 individual flat racing finalists, with Richards represented in each of the five categories. The Te Akau contenders include reigning Horse of the Year Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands), who is a finalist in two categories and in contention for a third Horse of the Year title. Melody…
Youngster digging for Te Rapa treasure
Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are in no hurry with promising Trust In A Gust two-year-old Treasure State but that’s not to say the youngster won’t be making haste at Te Rapa on Saturday. Treasure State will tackle Saturday’s NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1100m) at Te Rapa, out to improve on his last-start third placing on the track a fortnight ago when narrowly beaten in a three-way finish. “He keeps on improving. He’s well familiar with the Te Rapa ground and he’s got the raceday fitness so…
Selections | Addington – Today – 23 July
Selections for today’s meeting at Addington – July 23 – Friday Race Matt Cross Commentator Race 15.45pm 9 Get Up N Dance10 Rollyourown1 Nordy Star5 Lil Ripper Race 26.14pm 8 Zealous Spur9 Royal Del4 Sods Law1 Repeat Pat Race 36.39pm 5 Fasika10 Daisy Duke4 Miss Fiona2 Expressive Love Race 47.04pm 7 American Outlaw5 Spot On2 American Sniper 9 Eastwood Isabella Race 57.30pm 7 Smiffy’s Terror9 Midfrew Luisianabeau 1 Melody’s Mischief2 Smooth Debate Race 67.55pm 3 Hurricane Hill10 Yuri7 Rogie Falls9 Kowhai Sundown Race 78.24pm 2…
Cambridge win a tonic for Stevens
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Itsthefinalcountdown’s win at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night couldn’t have come at a better time for part-owner and trainer Jo Stevens after the fortnight that she has had. The Cambridge horsewoman fell from her showjumper a fortnight ago and has since been in hospital, undergoing surgery on her face and also being monitored after suffering a serious head injury in the fall. Stevens can’t recall anything of the incident but is thankful that it wasn’t worse. “I have been in hospital for the last…
Williams has personal best in sight
By Jonny Turner Tim Williams will attempt to bring up a new personal best at Addington on Friday night as an exciting new season approaches. Williams heads into the meeting with 90 wins this term, the same number he racked up in the 2018-19 season. The reinsman has the chance to set a new season’s best tally with his six drives on Friday night and his three at Addington on Sunday. Chief Of Staff, who starts in Friday night’s feature trot, looks to be one of Williams’ biggest winning threats…
Caulfield racing tips, value bets & top odds | Saturday, July 24
What Bletchingly Stakes Day 2021 Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, July 24, 2021 First Race 12:05pm AEST Feature Race Bletchingly Stakes – Race 8 Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Caulfield Racecourse is set to host a nine-race card for Bletchingly Stakes Day on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst presents his best bets, top odds and free quaddie selections for the meeting. The track is rated a Heavy 8 with the rail out 4m for the entire circuit, and racing…
Doomben racing tips & best value bets | Saturday, July 24
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, July 24, 2021 First Race 11:23pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland tipster brings you his best bets and top quaddie numbers for the nine-race card at Doomben this Saturday. The track is rated a Soft 5 as of Thursday morning, but with clear weather all week, it should dry out to a Good 4 by the first race this weekend. The rail will be in the 3.5m position for the entire…
Rosehill racing tips & odds | Winter Challenge Day | 24/7/2021
What Winter Challenge Day 2021 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, July 24, 2021 First Race 11:15am AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet The first hint of the Spring Carnival is in the air this Saturday as Listed racing returns to Rosehill Gardens. HorseBetting.com.au has you covered with top tips for the featured Winter Challenge, as well as our best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the rest of the bumper 10-race program. The track is rated a Soft 6, and…
Mildura betting preview, top tips & odds | Friday, July 23
What Mildura Cup Day Where Mildura Racecourse – Racecourse Rd, Nichols Point VIC 3501 When Friday, July 23, 2021 First Race 12:30pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Racing heads to northwest Victoria on Friday afternoon for the Mildura Cup, and HorseBetting’s Victorian form expert presents his best bets and free quaddie selections for the town’s marquee meeting. The eight-race card is set to be run on a Soft 5 with the rail in the true position, and the first is set to go at 12:30pm AEST. Mildura Cup…