Chelsea Burdan is closing in on a return to race day riding from a new base following an extended time on the side-line due to injury. The promising apprentice’s career has been on hold for more than a year following complications after she suffered a broken collarbone in a fall at Waverley in December, 2020. “It took forever to have the plate put in, being at a public hospital, and then I finally got the plate in and it took forever to heal,” the 21-year-old said. “It finally did heal…
Year: 2021
GRV Grading Guidelines: Updated version now available for viewing
In 2021, GRV undertook a review of its grading guidelines including hosting a grading survey and information sessions, out of which came a number of proposed recommendations. Based on these recommendations, GRV has developed a new version of its grading guidelines, which were tabled at last month’s Industry Consultative Group (ICG) meeting and provided to representatives of the Greyhound Owners, Trainers & Breeders Association (GOTBA). The updated version of the grading guidelines are being released for information ahead of an implementation date to be determined in the first quarter of…
Herlihy back driving Bolt
By Michael Guerin Trainer Tony Herlihy is hoping residual fitness will be enough to see Bolt For Brilliance back in the winner’s circle for the first time this campaign this Friday. The two-time Jewels winner goes into the 1700m open class trot at Alexandra Park having not raced since his third in the record-run Dominion on November 12. That was his fourth start this campaign, all in the South Island, meaning Herlihy hasn’t actually driven him in a race since the Jewels. With travel and the need for a freshen…
Magic Millions favourite Coolangatta shines at Randwick trials
Coolangatta is a heavy favourite for the 2022 Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic. A number of Magic Millions hopefuls stepped out at the Randwick trials this morning, including the current favourite for the Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m), Coolangatta. The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained filly stamped her claim as the top two-year-old in the country with a brilliant trial win against older fillies and mares in Heat 5 (1050m). Coolangatta was an eye-catcher in her first trial, which subsequently saw her start a very firm $2.50…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 7, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you a couple of bets and quaddie numbers for the meeting at Hamilton. Tuesday Racing Tips – December 7, 2021 Hamilton 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 December 7, 2021 check…
Hayes looks to Naboo Attack for HKIR breakthrough
Naboo Attack rises to international Group 1 competition on the back of recent good form. David Hayes is confident Naboo Attack has the ability to match Hong Kong’s finest in the HKD$24 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (12 December), but concedes the presence of three high-class Japanese entrants is a formidable obstacle. Bidding for his second LONGINES Hong Kong International Races victory as a trainer, Hayes believes Naboo Attack’s last-start second to Lucky Patch in the Group 2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey…
Joao Moreira eyes second International Jockeys’ Championship
Joao Moreira wins the 2012 International Jockeys’ Championship. Looking to capture a second LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), Joao Moreira believes a favourable set of barriers are make or break for his chances in Happy Valley’s four-race HKD$800,000 spectacular on Wednesday evening (8 December). “My rides are just ok but what gets me a bit excited are the gates, I have good gates in all of the races which plays a big role in this type of competition,” Moreira said. Three of Moreira’s mounts will break from gate two: Telecom…
Zac Purton names Ryan Moore as hardest to beat for IJC title
Zac Purton wins the 2020 LONGINES IJC. Bidding to join Frankie Dettori and Douglas Whyte as a three-time winner of the HKD$800,000 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), Zac Purton believes fellow dual series champion Ryan Moore is the rider to beat at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (8 December). Reigning champion Purton and Moore, rated the 2021 LONGINES World’s Best Jockey, will square off in a four-race series at the city circuit against 10 other riders led by Mickael Barzalona, James McDonald, Vincent Ho, Yuga Kawada, Hollie Doyle, Joao Moreira,…
Rupee Record
In preparation for the 2021 TAB Phoenix, Aston Rupee unofficially broke Ballarat’s 390m track record by a length last night. Rupee stopped the clock in a sleek 21.54sec in the trial following the last race. Bareki’s 21.61sec record still officially stands. “He pulled up a treat this morning after the trial,” trainer Glenn Rounds said. “A trial at Shepparton on Monday will round out Rupee’s preparation for the Phoenix.” Aston Rupee was Ray Borda’s slot pick in the $1.1 million dollar event. The box draw for the TAB Phoenix will…
Daily Mail: Handy battle at Warragul tonight
Well-performed greyhounds Zachary, Apache Runner, Handsome Jack and Boom Out should produce a thrilling contest at Warragul tonight. G3 Northern Districts Cup winner and Shepparton 385m track record holder Aston Flame is aiming to stretch her winning run to seven races. Crackerjack Keg chased down Horsham 410m track record holder Oriental Amber last Tuesday and they return for another clash at Horsham. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerCRACKERJACK KEGTAB fixed odds at 9am: $3.70 Win Horsham Race 4 Box 4 5:07pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666540447/race/4 Today’s Racing Healesville: 10:53am startForm Tips Key stats…