By Jonny Turner Darryn Simpson’s horses are thriving in Oamaru and the trainer’s winning double at his new home track on Waikouaiti Cup Day showed just that. A twenty-five-year association between Darryn Simpson and his former employer Murray Edmonds paid more dividends when Bacardi Pride and Emma Louise ran to trotting victories yesterday. Home track trotting doubles from Oamaru trainers are nearly exclusively achieved by the Williamson family. But with Simpson’s move north after the closure of his former base at Forbury Park the North Otago square-gaiting ranks have become…
Month: February 2022
Improved Mr Brightside heads to Blamey
The first-up performance of Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has convinced Lindsay Park the gelding has gone to another level in his second campaign for the stable. The Ben and JD Hayes-trained galloper is preparing for a shot at the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 and will have his final hit-out for that race in the Gr.2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Victory in the Blamey affords the winner an exemption into the All-Star Mile, although Mr Brightside is already in the field having…
Pinn keeping his feet on the ground after Group One triumph
Apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn was back at work on Sunday in his boss Daniel Miller’s Matamata stable less than 24 hours after securing his biggest success in the saddle aboard Mascarpone (NZ) (Shooting To Win) in the Gr.1 El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki. The 23-year-old Pinn provided a glimpse of his prodigious talent as he dictated proceedings on the Team Rogerson-trained five-year-old and used good judgement to angle to the best strip of ground in the home straight to allow the showy chestnut to finish off powerfully…
Richardson delighted with Defibrillate
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate (NZ) (Shocking) kick off his autumn campaign at Caulfield on Saturday Richardson is part of a syndicate of owners, including close friends Lance O’Sullivan and Brendon McCullum, who race the seven-year-old son of Shocking out of the Plumpton stable of Patrick Payne after he was sent there in 2019 following two wins from three starts for Richardson in New Zealand. Defibrillate has fashioned a stellar record under Payne’s guidance with seven…
The Inferno campaign remains on track
Trainer Cliff Brown has not totally ruled out a start in the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington but says The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor) should be considered a doubtful starter. The Inferno was a little sore in the days following the Gr.1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on February 19 after almost falling early in the race. The Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 12 may come around too soon for the former Singapore star, who was purchased by Brown for $140,000 out of the Westbury Stud draft during…
Ellis on final countdown to Karaka
While many people around the country were easing into a pleasant Sunday morning with coffee and some quiet contemplation on the week that was, Te Akau Racing boss David Ellis was hard at work putting the finishing touches on his preparation for the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales which commence at Karaka on March 7. Ellis considers the many hours he puts in to inspecting the more than 1000 yearlings that will go under the auctioneer’s hammer during the six days of the sale a labour of love, but…
Aussies come out on top in the International Jockey Challenge
It was one to remember for Australian racing fans, as took out the International Jockey Challenge at The Saudi Cup meeting on Friday, while Glen Boss finished third. Jones partnered the Will Clarken-trained Parsifal and He’s A Balter in Dubai earlier in the month and she was rewarded overnight for her time away from home with victory in the IJC. While it was a big win for Jones and for Australia, the winning rider dedicated her win to female jockeys, all across the globe. “Over the recent years, it’s very…
Hamilton betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | February 28
What Hamilton Races Where Hamilton Racing Club – Henty Hwy, Hamilton VIC 3300 When Monday, February 28, 2022 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Racing heads to Hamilton Racing Club on Monday afternoon where an eight-race card is scheduled and with a bit of luck Horsebetitng’s Victorian form expert has found you a couple of winners. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail in true position and as always at Hamilton being up on speed should not be a disadvantage. Racing is scheduled…
Daily Mail: By ‘George’, he loves Healesville
Track specialist Hello George – racing for the first time since January 16 – and Slingshot Reaper – victorious in his last three races – clash in a 300m Free For All at Healesville in the latter stages of the morning. Duncan also has an affinity with the Healesville straight and he is the headline act in a 350m Free For All. Promising chasers Kelsey Bale – second in a heat of the G3 Country Championship – and Archie’s Entity highlight a 515m Mixed 6/7 heat, while 15-length debut winner…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 27, 2022
Horse Racing on Sunday, February 27 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Ballarat & Mudgee. Sunday Racing Tips – February 27, 2022 Ballarat Racing Tips Mudgee 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 February…