Daily Mail: Boy, ‘Ferdinand’ is set to record another win

Ferdinand Boy (24 from 44) will continue his assimilation with the Healesville straight track today as his preparation for the G2 Healesville Cup gathers momentum. The dual G2 country cup champion was third to Utah Ghost and Smart As Jack in last Sunday’s Victorian Straight Track Championship final in only his second start at Healesville over 350m. His main danger today appears to be Mt. View Audrey; victorious in three of her last four races. Hill Top Jonah (10 from 23) has won consecutive races at Healesville and David Geall…

Selections | Addington August 8

Trottech’s selections for Addington today (Sunday) – August 8.     Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! RaceTime TrottechForm Analyst   Race 112.56pm 6 Shards Fury5 Von Art3 Four Starzzz Shiraz4 Hes Fast And Furious  Race 21.21pm 3 Carrera Lucia2 Rollyarrrz 1 Rockin Va Va9 Lizzie Richter  Race 31.46pm 2 Bossmaro5 Kiwi X Factor8 Journo6 Martin John  Race 42.11pm 5 Justace8 Yankee Jay4 Miss Markle 2 Voyeur  Race 52.36pm 4 Zia Bromac9 Brother John 13 Sister’s Delight14 Pay Me Visa Race 63.01pm 9 Moody River4 Honour Before Glory6 Reinimin Patron1 Chal Be Race 73.26pm 11…

Purvis looking for top honours at Addington

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Woodend Beach trainer Matt Purvis is looking forward to heading to Addington Raceway on Sunday where he will have a quintet of runners. He holds a strong hand in the Vincent At Alabar & Nevele R Mobile Pace (1980m) with Honour Before Glory, Moody River, and Belle’s Boy. Honour Before Glory heads into Sunday off the back of two placings and Purvis said she will be able to utilise her high gate speed after drawing barrier four. “She is racing super at the moment,”…

National Sprint Heats a boulevard of broken dreams

If only they put Hollywood-like ‘stars on sidewalks’ for greyhounds – Equalizer, Catch The Thief and Aston Rupee would be instant nominations. Yes, there’s a touch of ‘Tinseltown’ about this terrific triumvirate. But, in a juxtaposition, it was ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ stuff in tonight’s Victorian National Sprint Championship heats (525m) at The Meadows. The Andrea Dailly-trained Fabriola Zad ($38.30) caused a major boilover in Heat 1, saluting as the rank outsider. Fabriola Zad, who notched his 16th win from 67 starts, defeated the Jeff Britton-trained Tyler Durden ($10.70) by…

Sunshine Coast betting preview, tips & quaddie | Sunday, 08/08/21

What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Sunday, August 8, 2021 First Race 1:20pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst has previewed the eight-race card at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday afternoon and brings you his best bets, value bet and quaddie numbers. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail is +10m from the 1200m-400m, including the 1400m & 1000m chutes; and +8m for the remainder of the course. The first of…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 7, 2021

Horse racing around the country sees 12 meetings being held around the country on this Saturday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you a couple of bets and quaddie numbers for the meetings being conducted at Belmont, Doomben, Flemington, Murray Bridge and Randwick. Saturday Racing Tips – August 7, 2021 Flemington Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Murray Bridge Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Horse Racing meetings are scheduled to be run at Belmont, Doomben, Flemington, Murray Bridge, Randwick, Gold Coast, Pioneer Park, Newcastle, Toowoomba,…

Banker wins again

KELLY Schweida will give in-form stayer London Banker a short reprieve after he backed up to win the Benchmark 90 Handicap (2200m) at Doomben on Saturday. The son of Tavistock broke through for his first Australian win a week prior at Eagle Farm and Schweida said he made the decision to back-up because he felt there weren’t any other suitable races for the gelding until the end of the month. With that in mind, Schweida said he would send London Banker out for a week to give him time on a water walker…

Vic and Carol’s field of dreams

For Hastings “hobby” breeders and trainers, Victor and Carol Gay, the road to Healesville has recently been paved with success. Their 100 plus trips to Healesville over the past year or so has seen Vic amass 30+ wins, with their star performer, the ever-consistent Boes Bounty, notching 12 victories and more than 20 placings so far in an impressive career. What has been most rewarding for the Hastings couple, is that their success has come about from a litter they bred themselves in 2018, by Blazin’ Bomber out of Hot…

Dunn notches first training win

By Jonny Turner Harness racing fans shouldn’t expect Jenna Dunn to make the most of her time in the spotlight following her move into one of the most powerful positions in New Zealand’s training ranks. Dunn made a brilliant start to her official training career at Addington on Friday night producing Somekindawonderful and Chief Of Staff for victories on her first race night. Husband John rated Someekindawonderful perfectly to score his wife’s first career victory while brother-in-law Tim Williams drove Chief Of Staff to a big win to notch a…