Eight-year-old gelding Portland Jimmy (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) has prevailed in a blanket finish to the A$70,000 Donald Cup (1620m), taking an inside run under Madison Lloyd’s riding to score in the 1620m event. In what was a genuinely run race, Portland Jimmy settled towards the rear of the field and was ridden patiently by the apprentice, who said that it wasn’t part of the initial plan for her to position the Patrick Payne trained galloper where he was. “I was a bit worried when I had a lot of…
Year: 2021
Promising filly on Derby path
A bold front running effort that saw her dominate her rivals in the closing stages of a three-year-old 1400m event at Tauranga on Saturday has set promising filly La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos) on a path that will hopefully culminate in a tilt the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) next March. The daughter of Vadamos had punished a maiden field at Te Aroha over the same distance to register her maiden victory by more than six lengths last month and was expected to be prominent again despite the rise in class.…
Plenty of opportunities for fans of Per Incanto at Ready To Run sale
Little Avondale Stud boss Sam Williams admits he will have one small pang of regret when the annual New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds kicks off this week. Amongst the more than 260 two-year-olds on offer will be 14 by Little Avondale’s flagship stallion Per Incanto, with none of them owned by Williams. With Per Incanto riding a wave of success through the deeds of horses like Saturday’s A$1million The Hunter (1300m) winner Lost And Running (NZ) and coming off the back of a season where he…
Richards reflects on next steps for his fabulous first four fillies
Fresh off providing the first four runners home in the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), trainer Jamie Richards has already begun to plan what the immediate future holds for each of his three-year-old fillies that contested the event. The Perfect Pink (NZ) (Savabeel) provided Richards with his 50th Group One win as she defeated stablemates Shepherd’s Delight (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle), Belle En Rouge (NZ) (Burgundy) and Imperatriz (I Am Invincible), while the fifth Richards runner, Irish Red (NZ) (Burgundy) battled home bravely to finish seventh. With…
Daily Mail: ‘Puppy power’ on show at Healesville
G3 finalist Zigzag Cabang, Barista Chick and Six Speed Manual are set to provide a thrilling contest in today’s $5,000 to-the-winner Healesville Puppy Championship final. Track specialists Smart As Jack and Hello George clash, while Duncan is also in action. Pink Diamond 500m winner Sweet Petit races at Sandown Park, while Omega Dodge and Pink Diamond 500m finalist Rufiano highlight tonight’s meeting at Sale. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerTOTAL BABETAB fixed odds at 9:30am: $5.50 Win Sale Race 6 Box 8 7:37pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539183/race/6 Today’s Racing Healesville: 11:05am startForm Tips …
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 14, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees seven 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 Donald. Sunday Racing Tips – November 14, 2021 Donald 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 14, 2021 check…
Bettor Twist goes bang
By Adam Hamilton Champion driver Anthony Butt said Bettor Twist reminded him of dual NZ Cup winner Flashing Red after her Breeders Crown semi-final win at Melton last night. However, Butt is well aware of the challenge ahead in one of the strongest three-year-old crops in the Crown final next week. “She’s very adaptable, but her strength is staying. She’s ground out a lot of her wins. She’s probably tougher than most of them and some others might have as much speed as her, so you’ve got to drive her…
Williamson seeking Winton gold
By Jonny Turner Matthew Williamson has up and coming talent among his drives at Winton on Sunday. Williamson combines with the favourites for both graduation finals at Central Southland Raceway in Winnie McGoogan and Duke Of Cornwall. Minnie McGoogan qualified for Sunday’s ‘Gold Chip Final’ for the trainer-driver with the easiest of maiden wins at Ascot Park last month. The filly’s work since then suggests she’s ready continue the excellent start she’s made to her career. “Her work since she won has been very good and it looks like…
Selections | Winton – 14 November
Racing Journalist Jonny Turner makes his selections for Winton today (Sunday). Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Jonny TurnerRacing Journalist Race 112.27pm 5 Play It Now8 Speights On Tap1 Saviour Telf9 Atarah Race 212.52pm 14 Van Liberty11 Jaccka Wally1 Razor Sharp3 Henry Maguire Race 31.17pm 15 Rock N Dash13 Sista Sammy5 B Smart1 Lookout Race 41.52pm 2 Von Art4 Mr McLaren10 She’s A Dagg9 Rakareplay Race 52.25pm 3 Willangus Lad6 Foreigner4 Winning Bones8 Allaboutthemoment Race 63.00pm 1 Peroni5 Duke Of Cornwall6 Unsurpassable4 Justalittlesip Race 73.29pm 10 Minnie McGoogan8 Insist The…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 14 November 2021
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