Year: 2021

Golden Sixty primed for Group 1 Hong Kong Mile defence

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Golden Sixty is aiming to extend his winning sequence to 16 this weekend. Golden Sixty impressed trainer Francis Lui with a strong hit out on the turf this morning (Tuesday, 7 December) at Sha Tin as he prepares for the chance to create history in Sunday’s (12 December) HKD$26 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m). The brilliant son of Medaglia d’Oro will aim to defend his LONGINES Hong Kong Mile crown this weekend, in what will be his toughest to date as he eyes an extension to his…

Warrnambool betting tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, December 9

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What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, December 9, 2021 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Eight races are set down for judgement at Warrnambool Racing Club on Thursday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian tipster presents his best bets and free quaddie numbers for the meeting. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is out 6m for the entire circuit, and racing is set to get underway at 1:30pm AEDT. Best Bet at Warrnambool – Hangyourhat…

Barrier draw key for Belle Of Montana

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By Michael Guerin Belle Of Montana’s barrier draw could be a crucial advantage as the outstanding mare tries to return to the winner’s circle for the first time in 22 months at Alexandra Park on Friday night. The home town heroine clashes with Bettor Twist, Stylish Memphis and Pelosi as all the group one glamour girls get together for the $30,000 Caduceus Club Northern Breeders, the lead up to next week’s Queen Of Hearts. Belle Of Montana won the Queen Of Hearts two years ago and went on to win…

Newman takes key drives at Oamaru

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By Jonny Turner Korbyn Newman is among the junior drivers who will take centre stage at Oamaru on Wednesday when taking key drives in the meeting’s feature pace. Rookie reinsmen and reinswomen will partner the four favourites in race 7, a 2000m mobile event for pacers up to a 65 rating. Newman takes the reins behind one of three horses his employers Robert and Jenna Dunn start in the event. The junior driver will combine with Passion And Power, who will shoot for a hat-trick of wins. And he thinks…

Selections | Oamaru – Today

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Trottech’s selections for Oamaru (grass) on Wednesday, Dec 8.            Race       Trottech       Form Analyst    Race 112.37pm 5 Barrytown 12 Son Of a Son1 Abacardi Hazel   8 Nubliah Chamay     Race 21.02pm 2 Get Kraken9 Nordy Star  1 Bobby Vinton   4 Major Wilson    Race 31.27pm 9 Crystal Daytom  2 Marciano 5 Follow Me Fantasy     1 Fleeting Major      Race 41.52pm 1 Lunar Legend8 Glitz And Glam 9 B Smart2 Kid Gloves   Race 52.25pm 3 Hanover Da Moon 1 Majestic Rollon9 Shandon Bells 10 Emma…

Nominations open for All-Star Mile

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Nominations for the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 are now open. Entries for the world’s richest mile race are open until January 10, but late entries can be received up to January 17 to allow connections of horses who perform will in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) on January 15 a chance to enter the fan-voted race. “We are extremely proud and grateful for the way in which racing participants have supported The All-Star Mile and people right across Australia and New Zealand have embraced the…

Surprise break for Kiwi stayer

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One-time Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) favourite Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking) has been sent to the spelling paddock following his ninth placed run in the Gr.3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last month. The son of Shocking hadn’t raced since the Melbourne Cup last year. Trainer Gavin Bedggood was initially disappointed with his returning run, but on reflection he was less critical of the performance. “Watching it I was gutted,” Bedggood told Racing.com. “But looking at the sectionals he’s gone as good as he could. “He just got gassed. He…

Pitman elects for home features with classy mare

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Michael Pitman won’t be bringing his classy mare Miss Tycoon Rose (Written Tycoon) north for the rescheduled Gr.1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa, deciding to chase some features closer to home instead. Pitman, who trains at Riccarton with his son Matthew, wasn’t upset at the decision to cancel the Trentham meeting last Saturday where the Captain Cook Stakes was set to be run, saying it was clear the conditions were unsafe. But he’s not happy at the decision to move the Captain Cook Stakes and the…

Venue change adds to Ballymore arsenal

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Ballymore Stables will double their attack on the Gr.1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday after its transfer from Trentham last weekend. Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma) was originally the stable’s only entrant, however, with the race now on their backdoor step, the Matamata operation has also elected to line-up On The Rocks (NZ) (Alamosa). The seven-year-old gelding has fond memories of the track, winning the 2019 Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) and placing in the same race earlier this year. While the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic…

Bright future tipped for Waihaha Falls

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Trainer John O’Shea has big hopes for Waihaha Falls (NZ) (Sacred Falls) after his win over 1500m at Rosehill on Saturday. It was the second time in five starts the son of Sacred Falls carried Waikato Stud’s colours to victory, previously winning on the Kensington when on debut in March. “He did a good job. It’s only his second run this prep, and fifth career run,” O’Shea told RacingHQ. “Hugh (Bowman, jockey) was very happy with him and said he still has a lot more to learn and offer down…