In-form apprentice Elen Nicholas is facing an extended period on the sidelines after breaking her leg and arm in a nasty fall at Te Aroha on Sunday. The Cambridge-based Welsh apprentice, 25, underwent surgery at Waikato Hospital on Sunday night after she was dislodged from her mount Hot Pinx, who clipped heels on the home bend of the final race of the Pakuranga Hunt Club meeting. Nicholas’ partner Shaun Phelan said she was knocked out in the fall but other than concussion and a nasty cut, she hadn’t suffered more…
Month: September 2021
Spring officially over for Ayrton
Mick Price has officially put the pen through Ayrton’s (NZ) (Iffraaj) spring preparation with the boom galloper to be sent to the spelling paddock. Ayrton was checked into the South Eastern Equine Hospital late last week to treat swelling found on his near-hind leg and while the gelding is responding well to treatment, connections have pulled up stumps on his campaign which included plans to run in the Epsom Handicap and Golden Eagle. “As of yesterday his four out of five lameness has gone down to a one out five…
Karaka punt pays off for Lock
Watching a horse he sold go on to win a Group One in Melbourne on Saturday brought mixed emotions for Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock. On one hand he was delighted for Sierra Sue’s (NZ) (Darci Brahma) trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young when she was victorious in the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, and on the other he was ruing what might have been had she stayed in his care. But a philosophical Lock admitted it is the business of racing, and trading horses is a…
Macnab savours special day in the saddle
Almost exactly three years on from a fall that could have ended her career, jockey Sarah Macnab made an unforgettable start to the 2021 Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings on Saturday. The 22-year-old picked up her first Group success aboard Bellacontte (NZ) (Burgundy) in the Gr.3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m), then guided Spring Tide (NZ) (Darci Brahma) to a desperately close second in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) in her very first ride at the elite level. “It was an amazing day on Saturday,” Macnab said.…
GRV CEO Welfare Award – Jodi Rechsteiner
Jodi and has been involved in the Greyhound Adoption Program since her first adoption in 2006. In 2012 she began fostering, and her dedication is illustrated by the fact that she has, to date, helped to prepare an incredible 97 greyhounds to their retirement through her fostering contribution. On hearing of her award, Jodi was modest. “What an amazing surprise. I’m feeling really humble. Greyhounds been part of my life for many years. Everything I do with them I thoroughly enjoy.” “When my son, who is now 16, was about…
GRV Board Leadership Award: Cynthia O’Brien
Cynthia O’Brien gained her owner/trainer/public trainer and breeder licence in 1975 and has been a driving force in the industry ever since. Born in Wangaratta, she was clearly a very keen sportsperson, spending much of her time playing netball and tennis. While greyhounds have always been in the background, she has also worked in administration for the Department of Education, Forestry Commission Victoria and Victoria Police. In 2003 she started her greyhound administration career at the Healesville Greyhound Association and went on to be the CEO of Canberra Greyhounds and…
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Horsham betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 20/09/2021
What Horsham Races Where Horsham Racecourse – Central Park, Horsham VIC 3400 When Monday, Monday 20, 2021 First Race 1:30pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst presents his best bets, quaddie numbers and odds comparison for the eight-race card at Horsham on Monday afternoon. The track is rated a Soft 5, with the rail in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting getting underway at 1:30pm AEST. Horsham Best Bet: Aquileon In the opening leg of the quaddie, the Ciaron Maher and David…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 19, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees seven meetings being held on this Sunday 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 Ballarat and the Sunshine Coast. Sunday Racing Tips – September 19, 2021 Ballarat Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, including $50 back from Sportsbet in bonus bets if your horse manages to run second or third. Make sure to check out the…
Sunshine Coast tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Sunday, 19/9/21
What Sunshine Coast Races Where Corbould Park Racecourse – 170 Pierce Avenue, Caloundra, QLD When Sunday, September 19, 2021 First Race 12:55pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets, value bet and quaddie numbers for Sunday’s eight race meeting at the Sunshine Coast. Perfect racing conditions are in store for us on Sunday, with the rail true and the track a Good 4. The first race is set to jump at 12:55pm AEST. Sunshine Coast Best Bet – Devastating Tony Gollan…