Jericho Cup Day 2021 will be a day that owner Andrew Kelly will cherish forever, as he celebrated a special success in the Jericho Cup Consolation (4065m) with bargain buy, Savvy Acquisition (NZ) (Savabeel). “I’ve been dreaming of this day ever since the first Jericho Cup,” Kelly said. “We’ve been eying off this race with this horse for a few months now. It’s figured out better than I’d hoped!” The son of Savabeel loomed ominously on the home turn before coming away under Arron Lynch’s riding to win by three…
Month: November 2021
Walker seals fourth Singapore title
Kiwi horseman Mark Walker claimed his fourth Singapore Champion Trainer’s title on Saturday night with a Class 4 victory by King Arthur (I Am Invincible) extending his seasonal tally to 66 wins, eight clear of second-placed Michael Clements, who sent out a late double. The Singapore season runs calendar year, with December now a month off. Walker has fashioned an outstanding record in Singapore where he has been champion trainer in 2015, 2017 (record 87 wins), and 2019, while also finishing runner-up three times, third, and fourth. Walker ventured to…
Richards juveniles hitting top-gear
Normal service was resumed at Te Aroha on Saturday when Jamie Richards and the Te Akau racing team dominated the opening event on the card, the Te Aroha Stallion Service Scheme (1100m) for the two-year-olds. Richards lined up three runners in the event and produced the trifecta as I Am Invincible filly, I Choose You lead home her stablemates Grace ‘N’ Grey (NZ) (Spirit Of Boom) and Accidental Tourist (NZ) (Telperion). The champion trainer has dominated the two-year-old ranks in recent seasons but has made a slower start to the…
Galleon creates big impression with debut victory
Exciting three-year-old Galleon (NZ) (Not A Single Doubt) made plenty of racing pundits sit up and take notice after registering an impressive debut victory at Wanganui on Saturday. The New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale graduate had been expected to be prominent in the maiden 1200m contest to open proceedings at the meeting, but few expected him to come from last into the home straight to take the win. What made the effort even more meritorious was the buffeting he took rounding the home bend, which cost him vital…
Pin-up horse Gold Watch continues winning streak
Gold Watch (NZ) (Swiss Ace), one of the most exciting gallopers in New Zealand racing, kept his winning streak intact at Te Aroha on Saturday with another powerful display to take out the open 1400m contest on the card. The Cliff Goss-trained five-year-old made it six wins in a row with the victory as he goes from strength to strength for his remarkable 90-year-old Tauranga-based mentor. Goss was delighted with the performance, which was in stark contrast to his raceday debut back in October 2019 where he finished tailed off…
THRILL OF THE CHASE: Season 4 Episode 3
We recap TAB Melbourne Cup night including a chat with winning trainer David Geall, have a look at greyhound racing’s game-changing new facility, Toongabbie Lodge and provide an update on the all-important movements around the TAB Phoenix.
Daily Mail: Titanic battle at Sandown Park
Titan Blazer, along with promising youngsters Osprey Phantom, Boston Garden and NSW visitor Fernando’s Glory – a finalist in the G1 Peter Mosman Opal – contest a strong Restricted Win 515m heat at Sandown Park this afternoon. Multiple Group finalist Dream Wizard is the standout chaser from the two Victorian Straight Track Championship heats at Healesville, while Hello George and Duncan clash. Coolant v Dr. Slats v Omega Dodge and G3 Fireball finalist Whatever I Say v G2 Cranbourne Cup runner-up Aston Shine v Invictus Rising are terrific battles at…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 28, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees eight meetings being held around the country on Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you a couple of bets and quaddie numbers for the meeting at Warrnambool. Sunday Racing Tips – November 28, 2021 Warrnambool Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, including $50 back from Sportsbet if your horse comes second or third. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on November 28, 2021 check…
Thompson’s team tracking well
by Jonny Turner Acento just needs a little luck to continue her excellent recent form at Addington on Sunday. The three-year-old comes into race 9 on the back of a tidy win at Motukarara for trainer David Thompson. It has been a case of win or bust in the luck department for the three-year-old this time in. When fortune has favoured her, she has run in the top two. When it has gone against her, like two starts ago when she was among a straggly score up, or four starts…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 28 November 2021
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