Reliable Team (NZ) (Reliable Man) has enhanced his Gr.1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) claims with a characteristically defiant effort to land the Gr.2 BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2000m) under a superb ride from Derek Leung for Frankie Lor at Sha Tin on Sunday. Leung secured victory by stacking up the field before dashing over the last 400m in 21.81s, rendering hopeless any effort from back-markers to reel Reliable Team in. “We were always trying to get him to lead in the race and he got a bit lucky, there was…
Year: 2021
Sha Tin a Lucky Patch for NZ-bred
New Zealand-bred gelding Lucky Patch (NZ) (El Roca) has emerged as a legitimate Gr.1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) contender after steaming to success in the Gr.2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) for Francis Lui and Jerry Chau at Sha Tin on Sunday. Ridden perfectly by 21-year-old Chau, Lucky Patch descended late to overtake leaders Computer Patch (Exceed and Excel) (fourth) and Courier Wonder (NZ) (Sacred Falls) (fifth) before thwarting the desperate efforts of Naboo Attack (Warhead) and Sky Field (Deep Field) to snare successive Group Two spoils. The…
Golden Sixty extends winning sequence to 15
Golden Sixty’s (Medaglia d’Oro) rehearsal for next month’s Gr.1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) went according to plan on Sunday at Sha Tin as he brushed aside six rivals to claim the Gr.2 BOCHKJockey Club Mile (1600m). The reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year extended his winning streak to 15 with a sublime last-to-first effort under jockey Vincent Ho. Last defeated in July of 2019, the brilliant son of Medaglia d’Oro looked in fine fettle as he launched from his customary position to score by a length, clocking 1m 34.55s…
Deal sealed for Karaka Million contender
The racing future of impressive debut winner Wolverine (NZ) (Tivaci) lies offshore, but not before she has a crack at New Zealand’s richest two-year-old prize. Trained and part-owned by Palmerston North horseman Roydon Bergerson, the daughter of Tivaci cruised to victory in her only appearance at Otaki earlier this month to press her claims for the Listed Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 22. One of a number of promising young horses under Bergerson’s care, Wolverine’s performance caught attention of several parties and a deal has…
Daily Mail: Dreamy battle at Shepparton
A terrific race is expected at Shepparton tonight when multiple Group finalist Dream Wizard faces Group Listed winner Zipping Zarbo and well-performed chasers Mighty Marvin and Lalina. Aston Flame – currently on a four-race winning streak – returns to Shepparton for the first time since claiming the G3 Northern Districts Cup. Promising youngsters Barista Chick, Amazonian Queen and Teddy Logan are also in action. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerASTON PROFITTAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.30 Win Shepparton Race 3 Box 4 7:43pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539206/race/3 Today’s Racing Warrnambool: 11:32am startForm Tips …
Hometown hero Ryan all smiles after Count De Rupee wins The Gong
Brock Ryan celebrates as Count De Rupee takes out The Gong at Kembla Grange. Kembla Grange hosted The Gong on Saturday and it was a hometown victory as Count De Rupee scored for local trainers Robert & Luke Price in the $1 million feature. The four-year-old opened as favourite for the 1600m event after running second in the Golden Eagle, but he was a significant drifter on race day, getting out to $4.80 prior to the jump. After jumping from barrier 13, jockey Brock Ryan found the fence behind the…
Punt Drunk: Pure magic from the Wizard on Railway Stakes Day
Group 1 racing returned on Saturday as the ‘Wizard of the West’ put on an old-fashioned masterclass in Perth, Hong Kong’s Winx returned to the track on Sunday afternoon, while we also said goodbye to a champion. It was a massive weekend of racing around the globe, and the Punt Drunk team have got you covered on the quirkier things you might have missed. WILLIAM’S WORLD It’s William’s world and we are just living in it. Willie ‘The Wizard’ Pike put on an absolute clinic at Ascot on Saturday afternoon,…
Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 21st November
This day 21st November in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 19 hours ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 21, 2021 Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here …Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 day ago Hamilton betting…
Derby aspirations for promising Awapuni winner
Promising three-year-old Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) returned to racing with a bang at Awapuni on Saturday as he made it two wins from just the two starts when successful over 1300m in his first up run for the season. The Allan Sharrock-trained youngster looked to be a galloper of real quality when successful in his only start as a two-year-old back in May but has taken a while to get to racing trim to kick off his three-year-old campaign. Sharrock and owners Noel and Ron Stanley have been prepared to wait…
Red letter day for Weatherley family at Te Rapa
Trainer Darren Weatherley was struggling manfully against the weight of some self-inflicted wounds on Sunday morning after celebrating a special day at Te Rapa just 24 hours earlier. Weatherley and jockey son Sam combined to win three of the nine races on offer on Counties Cup Day with Champagne Princess (NZ) (Bachelor Duke), Bea A Roca (NZ) (El Roca) and exciting prospect Mali Ston (NZ) (El Roca), while the fourth of the Weatherley runners, La Velocita (NZ) (Proisir) finished midfield in a strong rating 65 1600m contest. Weatherley had been…