Australia’s darling of the turf, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed), will likely get her chance to pit her talents against the best in Europe next year. The New Zealand-bred has nothing left to prove in Australia, having won 10 Group One races, ranging in distance from 1400m to 3200m. The Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) in Paris next September has been earmarked as her main target, a race that was bandied around by some of her owners previously. “The owners raised the idea last year and I wasn’t quite…
Year: 2021
Stern test for Yes We Khan
Grant Cooksley will get a true guide to the ability of promising three-year-old Yes We Khan (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) when he contests the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m) at Te Aroha on Saturday. Yes We Khan looked like a good staying prospect when he won at Pukekohe on November 11, switching ground and taking gaps willingly before outstaying his opponents over 1400m. Cooksley, who trains the son of Mongolian Khan in partnership with Bruce Wallace at Byerley Park, knew he would be facing better opposition at Te…
Marsh seeking to extend Wellington Stakes run
The Gr.3 Lucia Valentina Wellington Stakes (1600m) is quickly becoming Stephen Marsh’s favourite race on the calendar. The Cambridge horseman is going for his fourth consecutive win in the race at Otaki on Thursday after victories by stable representatives Crown Prosecutor (Medaglia d’Oro) (2018), Scorpz (NZ) (Charm Spirit) (2019), and Zee Falls (NZ) (Sacred Falls) (2020). Marsh also won the race in 2013 with Lucia Valentina (NZ) (Savabeel), the namesake of the race. “I love the race and we have got a couple of nice horses to try and keep…
Borda’s bold Melbourne Cup call
The world’s fastest greyhound, Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup favourite Aston Rupee, is only one step away from fulfilling a brave prediction from leviathan owner/breeder Ray Borda. “When Ray asked me to train Aston Rupee he said this to me, ‘I’m giving you my next Melbourne Cup winner’,” trainer Glenn Rounds revealed. “That’s what Ray said when Aston Rupee was about 16 months old.” Borda raced 2017 Melbourne Cup hero Aston Dee Bee, which was trained by Seona Thompson, with Rounds ironically preparing runner-up Chasin’ Crackers. Aston Dee Bee’s litter…
Greyhound racing’s community contributions recognised at CCV Awards
Greyhound Racing Victoria’s TAB Great Chase and Red Dog/Blue Dog initiatives have won this year’s Community Clubs Victoria (CCV) awards for best Social Inclusion Club. The awards, held virtually on Monday night, recognise community contributions. Normally an annual event, the awards were postponed last year because of COVID-19, with this year’s awards recognising contributions over two years. Community Clubs Victoria is an industry association representing Victorian not-for-profit community clubs which range in size from small, volunteer-based sporting clubs to multi-million-dollar organisations. GRV was selected under the Best Social Inclusion Club…
Doomben betting tips & top value bets | November 24, 2021
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, November 24, 2021 First Race 1:18pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Big fields are the order of the afternoon at Doomben on Wednesday, and HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race metropolitan meeting. The track is rated a Soft 6, the rail is out 8m for the entirety of the course, and the first race is set to jump at 1:18pm AEST. Doomben Best Bet…
Captain Cook Stakes
Top BookmakersResultsPast Winners Captain Cook Stakes Group One Betting Guide Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021 Location: Trentham Racecourse Prize Money: NZ$220,000 Distance: 1600m The Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes is a 1600m thoroughbred race held at Trentham in early December each year under weight-for-age conditions. The race has been taken out by some of the greatest horses in New Zealand racing history, such as Copper Belt (1977), Solveig (1986) and Rough Habit (1992). The race was moved from early October to the first week of December to avoid clashing with…
Zabeel Classic
Top BookmakersResultsPast Winners Zabeel Classic Group One Betting Guide Date: Sunday, December 26, 2021 Location: Ellerslie Racecourse Prize Money: NZ$200,000 Distance: 2000m The Group 1 Zabeel Classic is a 2000m thoroughbred race held on Boxing Day (December 26) each year under weight-for-age conditions. Up to 20,000 Aucklanders descend on Ellerslie Racecourse for a meeting that is steeped in tradition and consists of four Stakes-grade titles. Formerly known as the Auckland Classic and later the Japan Racing Association Classic, the race is now named in honour of Zabeel – a four-time…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 23, 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 Geelong. Tuesday Racing Tips – November 23, 2021 Geelong 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 23, 2021 check…
Daily Mail: Will ‘Avo’ smash rivals at Warragul?
A number of well-performed chasers are in action at Warragul this evening including last year’s G2 Ballarat Cup finalist Daniel Avocado. Recent G3 Great Chase runner-up Hamillson and prolific winner Coolant highlight the respective races they are contesting, while Action Girl is looking to stay unbeaten after seven starts. Adonis Sands v Jordanville Jet v Blackpool Astro v Usain Spolly v You Fugitive should be a great battle at Healesville, while Sambar Chief will be aiming to stop the three-race win streak of My Prom Queen. Aces Are Trumps v…