Multiple Group One winning New Zealand-bred mare Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is likely to return to the track in the Gr.1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in February in what will be the beginning of the end of the six-year-old’s racing career. A three-time Group One winner, connections have long been tempted to retire their star galloper to stud and it now seems the time has come, but not before one last push to secure another elite-level victory. “She’s back in the stable, probably the C.F. Orr (Stakes) is…
Month: January 2022
Johnson upbeat despite broken leg
Champion jockey Danielle Johnson is looking forward to checking out of hospital this week and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines after a fall on New Year’s Day ay Ellerslie following the breakdown of pin-up galloper Gold Watch. Prepared by 90-year-old Cliff Goss, Gold Watch was shooting for his seventh win in succession when favourite for the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m). But when the handsome chestnut faltered in the straight, Johnson was flung to the ground, with the popular galloper later humanely euthanised following the tragic incident that…
Japanese apprentice receives high praise after Tauranga victory
When a legend of the New Zealand riding ranks tells you he has seen a ride from a four-kilogram claiming apprentice that would not be bettered by the best in the business, then it pays to take notice. That was the acknowledgement that Hall Of Fame jockey-turned trainer Lance O’Sullivan made regarding his apprentice Yuto Kumagai after the native Japanese rider guided the Wayne Carter-trained Motuman to victory in a rating 65 2100m contest at Tauranga on Sunday. Kumagai, who is in his first full season of riding after arriving…
Kementari cements spot in the 2022 Magic Millions Cup !
The James Cummings trained Kementari booked his place into the Magic Millions Gold Coast Cup (1400m) after a win at Doomben on New Year’s Day. The enigmatic son of Lonhro was heavily backed in The Buffering (1350m) on Saturday, and he duly saluted, to defeat Kiku and Apache Chase. The win means that he earnt a wildcard spot in the Magic Millions Cup on January 15 on the Magic Millions race day, where he is expected to be hard to beat once again. Godolphin’s Vin Cox spoke on SEN Track’s…
Jose’s mixed Gosford Cup messages
Graeme Jose isn’t sure whether to listen to his heart or his head ahead of Tuesday night’s Group 2 Gosford Cup final (515m), where he boasts two “great each-way chances” in Aston Shine and Lots Of Chatter. Both sprinters have ventured interstate in pursuit of a breakthrough Group success after finishing second in Victorian country cups late in 2021, Lots Of Chatter at Bendigo and Aston Shine at Cranbourne. Jose understandably has a soft spot for 91-start veteran Lots Of Chatter, which has won 33 races since starting his career…
Punt Drunk: Kementari starts the new year off with a bang!
Welcome back to Punt Drunk for 2022! It’s been a busy fortnight since Christmas, with plenty of activities completed on our end – mainly punting, drinking, eating, punting, drinking and punting. Before we get too carried away with what 2022 has in-store for us, lets take a look back at some of the quirkier headlines over the past two weeks. New Year’s Day racing had it all – from Sky Racing split screening more feature racing, a notorious non-winner proving he does actually know how to win, and does no…
Stony Creek tips, odds & value bets | Tuesday, January 4
What Stony Creek Races Where Stony Creek Racing Club Inc – S Gippsland Hwy & Stony Creek – Dollar Rd, Stony Creek VIC 3957 When Tuesday, January 4, 2022 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Stony Creek Racing Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday and HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst presents his best bets, top odds and free quaddie selections. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail in the true position, for the meeting commencing at 1:30pm AEDT. Stony Creek…
Daily Mail: Titanic battle at Shepparton
A great clash between the well-performed Soda Titan and G2 Ballarat Cup runner-up Special Talent in a 450m Free For All headlines the Shepparton meeting that starts this morning. Potential star Barista Chick has a terrific record over 450m at Shepparton and is running for the first time since November 29 over 385m in a Mixed 4/5 event. Early on the card, Runaway Miss is aiming to stretch her winning streak to four races, while Aston Gamble is looking to remain unbeaten at his third start. The promising Man Of…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 3, 2022
Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on Monday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Sandown. Monday Racing Tips – January 3, 2022 Sandown Hillside Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on January…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 January 2022
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