A confident ride aboard the Janelle Millar-trained Pure Incanto (NZ) (Per Incanto) at New Plymouth on Friday saw former jumps jockey Lemmy Douglas register his first win on the flat after making a commitment this season to relaunch his career as a flat rider. The 27-year-old from Swindon in the south-west of England had never sat on a horse until he was 21 and decided to take up a career in the saddle to honour the wishes of his grandfather. “When I left school, I trained as a chef and…
Year: 2021
Western Empire another Australian star for Iffraaj
With his final southern hemisphere yearlings set to go through sale rings in early 2022, former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Iffraaj is back in the Group One spotlight in Australia. His exciting son Western Empire (NZ) was sent out as a $1.60 favourite for Saturday’s Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot – the shortest price in the 134-year history of the Perth showpiece. He lived right up to those big expectations, exploding out of midfield and streaking away to win by four lengths. Trained by Grant and Alana Williams for…
THRILL OF THE CHASE: Season 4 Episode 1
Victorian greyhound racing returned to the small screen for the all-important 2021 TAB Melbourne Cup box draw and much, much more.
Rupee remains favourite for TAB Melbourne Cup
Superstar Aston Rupee has drifted slightly from $2.40 to $2.50 but still holds favouritism despite drawing Box 4, for the $500,000 to-the-winner Group 1 TAB Melbourne Cup final (515m) on Friday night. The all-important box draw, for the ‘world’s greatest greyhound race, was conducted live from Eureka Tower this morning during Episode One of GRV’s Thrill of the Chase program on 7two. Trained by Glenn Rounds, Aston Rupee – a recent winner of the G1 Topgun – is Australia’s No. 1 sprinter. Click HERE for the latest TAB Melbourne Cup…
Daily Mail: ‘Tucker’ hoping to dodge ‘Omega’ at Sale
G3 Great Chase winner Dr. Tucker resumes at Sale tonight, but he is facing track specialist Omega Dodge and exciting kennelmate Dr. Slats. The promising Lakeview Max is having his first run since February, while G1 Australian Cup placegetter Lakeview Cruiser is also in action. Aston Latham, Hello George and Duncan all love the straight track at Healesville, while G3 finalist Aston Ulysses lines up at Sandown Park. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerBRAEMAR PRINCETAB fixed odds at 9.30am: $2.30 Win Healesville Race 12 Box 4 2:32pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539203/race/12 Today’s Racing…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 21, 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 Kilmore. Sunday Racing Tips – November 21, 2021 Kilmore 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 21, 2021 check…
Two Nairn trotters line up at Mot
By Jonny Turner Resolve just needs to be in the right mood to be a force at Motukarara on Sunday. The Paul Nairn trained mare comes into race 9 on the back of a tidy performance on New Zealand Cup Day. After working three-wide in the final lap, the three-year-old stuck to her task to finish fourth in an effort that pleased her master trotting trainer. “I was happy with her run, I have been pretty happy with her right through and I thought she went a pretty good race…
Selections | Motukarara – Sunday
Commentator Matt Cross makes his selections for Motukarara today – Sunday Nov 21 Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Matt CrossCommentator Race 112.29pm 7 Emma Louise8 Mentalist5 Awesome Impee6 Brandy And Dry Race 212.54pm 15 Rockin Va Va8 Major Wilson 13 Twilight Bromac 1 Sir Monty Race 31.23pm 13 With Grace 12 Rollyarrrz6 Expressive Love 7 Magic Sign Race 41.48pm 12 Phone Tap 15 Snow Robyn 13 Kayser 3 Shes Watching Race 52.13pm 1 Wavethebill2 Get Outta Town 9 Art Collector13 Kowhai Shadow Race 62.38pm 7 Full Of Hope3 Bright Glow2 Girls Let…
Whale Watch – Motukarara – Sunday
Craig “The Whale” Thompson has his best for Sunday’s meeting on the grass at Motukarara (Nov 21).
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 21 November 2021
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