Month: March 2022

Doncaster Mile 2022 Field & Betting Update: Forbidden Love Narrow Favourite

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Forbidden Love is narrow favourite to keep the wins coming in Saturday’s Group 1 $3 million The Star Doncaster Mile (1600m) with the Richard & Michael Freedman-trained mare coming off a trio of autumn triumphs. Forbidden Love is favourite to keep the wins coming in Saturday’s 2022 Doncaster Mile at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart. One of four elite level races set to take place on a likely Heavy track at Royal Randwick on Day 1 of The Championships this weekend, the Doncaster Mile field features a capacity line-up of class…

Kiwis return strong dress rehearsals

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Six of the best in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) for Murray Baker became more of a reality at an unexpected venue on Monday while the stable’s hopes of third time lucky in a premier staying contest for The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) also moved a step closer. With Saturday’s Rosehill meeting washed out, the fixture was relocated two days later to Newcastle and Baker and training partner Andrew Forsman were more than satisfied with the performances of their top-flight contenders. Derby prospect Regal Lion (Jakkalberry) closed resolutely to finish…

Unlikely comeback for former age group star

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  One of trotting’s high achievers is back. Enghien, a 15 race winner from just 29 starts, is heading to the trials at Rangiora on Wednesday afternoon, nearly two and a half years since he last raced. The Love You eight-year-old’s last race day appearance was at Addington in October 2019. He’s been sidelined with a leg injury ever since, and to all intents and purposes was retired in 2020. “He had a lesion in a suspensory,” says co-owner and trainer Greg Hope, “so…

Two of The Race’s Aussie visitors heading to Menangle

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by Adam Hamilton  Star mare Stylish Memphis is primed to cap her return “home” for the $900,000 The Race at Cambridge with a big showing at Menangle on Saturday night. It will be her first race in a month and her only lead-up run. “I was going to run her last week (at Menangle) but just felt she could do with another strong training run before racing, so waited an extra week,” caretaker trainer-driver Jack Trainor said. “She seems really well. It’s a good race this week and she’s drawn…

Tarzino leaving his mark

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His oldest progeny may only be three-years-old but Westbury Stud stallion Tarzino is already starting to leave his mark. He celebrated another pleasing weekend of results, led by Jungle Magnate’s win in the Mornington Guineas (1600m) on Saturday. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding showed form in the spring, placing in both the Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1800m) and Gr.2 Moonee Valley Vase (2040m). His trainers subsequently set the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) as a key target this autumn, and Jungle Magnate is right on target after…

Daily Mail: ‘Rocket’ set to launch at Warragul

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Prolific winner Rocket Boy – victorious in four of his last six races – lines up against fellow veteran Nicholas Rose in a 400m Special Event at Warragul tonight. Gold Driller, Pink Diamond finalist Throw Caution, Mr. Neo and Disorientated battle in an extremely competitive 400m Free For All, while Jefferson County headlines a 460m Grade 5 heat. Shepparton Classic finalist Orson Thunder, Hendrik Bale, and litter brothers Archie’s Entity and Joe’s Entity are all expected to boost their respective records this evening. Dual G2 finalist Benchester and the in-form…

Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 29th March

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This day 29th March 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. Hong Kong horse racing news 2 hours ago Fresh talent out to upstage Hong Kong’s elite on FWD Champions Day An emerging wave of talent will square off with Hong Kong’s elite at this year’s FWD Champions Day on Sunday, …Read More New Zealand horse racing news…

Fresh talent out to upstage Hong Kong’s elite on FWD Champions Day

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Romantic Warrior (No. 2) and California Spangle step up to challenge Hong Kong’s best. An emerging wave of talent will square off with Hong Kong’s elite at this year’s FWD Champions Day on Sunday, 24 April at Sha Tin, all vying for a share of the HKD$65 million up for grabs across three stellar Group 1 contests. Headlining the entries is Golden Sixty who chases back-to-back HKD$20 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) wins, Russian Emperor, who is out to bolster his burgeoning record by capturing the HKD$25 million…

Butt makes rare trip to Manawatu

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Bob Butt reckons it’s been a decade since he last drove at Palmerston North, and today he has three drives at Manawatu Raceway, including A Taste of Honey in the day’s feature, the Hawera Cup. “I used to come here when the old man (David Butt) had a team going around but haven’t been back, it’s been ages – ten years I’d say.” “But there are some good stakes and suitable races.” Based at Woodend beach in North Canterbury Butt has been travelling a bit in recent times, including a…

Hawera Cup key qualifier for Country Cup championship 

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With the $100,000 Country Cups Championship final at Addington fast approaching competition to make the field is hotting up, with today’s Hawera Cup at Manawatu (5.11pm) being just one of four qualifying races left.  After that there’s just the City of Palmerston North Festival Cup on Thursday before the Winton Cup on April 9 and then the Mt Hutt Cup at Methven on April 10. The Cups final on Easter Saturday will have a maximum field of 16 horses. Of the horses lining up in today’s Manawatu Cup,  Last Tango…