New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock was delighted to see his Group Three winning mares Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary bow out from racing on a winning note following their respective assignments at Rotorua and Hawera. With the closely-related mares now retired and destined for stud duty, Sharrock has an eye on his staying ammunition, with promising five-year-old Southroad landing a rating 65 2200m event at Hawera “He’s a horse you could see on the minimum in a race like the Wellington Cup (Gr.3, 3200m) next year,” Sharrock said. “He will…
Month: May 2022
Dunstan to support Injured Jockeys’ Fund
There will be a few people barracking for horses carrying the Dunstan Horsefeeds silks at Te Rapa on Saturday. The equine feed company, a prominent supporter of racing, will have their annual supplier function at the Hamilton meeting and to add a bit more excitement to the day they have come up with a way to support the Injured Jockeys’ Fund. “We have got some (Dunstan) colours that will be worn by a jockey in each race,” Dunstan Marketing Manager Paxton Conder said. “Every time the colours are first past…
Busuttin and Young on weather watch
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are on weather watch with their Group One winner Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma). The Darci Brahma mare is set for a Queensland campaign, but the recent deluge of rain could put that trip in jeopardy. “The tracks would want to dry up,” co-trainer Trent Busuttin told Racing.com. “Perhaps she may have run her last race? I am not saying she has, but the breeding barn awaits at the end of this season I’d suggest so we’ll see how she trials up and go…
Pinarello still in Queensland Derby mix
Talented three-year-old Pinarello (NZ) (Tavistock) remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained son of Tavistock was to have taken his place in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2143m), but mild illness and heavily rain-affected going combined to delay his Australian debut. “He spiked a bit of a temperature earlier last week and that and the track all pointed to the right thing being not to run,” Wellwood said. Bred and raced…
Kuru kicking goals in Australia
Expat New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru is starting to hit his straps in Australia, and he is loving every moment of it. It’s a stark contrast to his feelings shortly after moving across the Tasman a year ago, but the 30-year-old rider has settled in and is starting to find himself aboard some quality jumpers. Elvison’s 25 length victory in the Two Rivers Steeplechase (3800m) at Casterton on Sunday continued Kuru’s good run of form, and he said he is grateful to trainers like Symon Wilde for putting him…
Scone racecourse, news & tips
First formed in 1947, Scone Race Club has been at its current location since 1994 and is recognised as one of the premier country destinations for horse racing in New South Wales. Located in the ‘Horse Capital of Australia’, Scone Racecourse is set amid the famous Hunter Valley studs and home to some of the world’s leading veterinarians and equine support services and infrastructure. With the strong support of the local breeders and Racing NSW, Scone Race Club made history in 2011 by conducting the first metropolitan stand-alone two-day racing…
Punt Drunk: Back to the day job for Dolan
This is a pretty tough old Monday as plenty of people are no doubt nursing sporting hangovers. Two Group 1 races were run and won on Saturday, the NRL Magic Round was on in Brisbane, the NBA playoffs continued in the United States, and Liverpool added the FA Cup title to their terrific 2021/22 season. Throw in Stradivarius’ Yorkshire Cup victory on Friday night and Robbie Dolan’s performance on ‘The Voice’ on Sunday night and you have yourself a five-course feast! Where to begin? DOLAN’S DREAM OVER We all hoped…
Valenciano claims Denis Staunton Memorial Cup for Cooke
Alice Springs trainer Barry Cooke with South Australian-based jockey Alice Lindsay following a win at Pioneer Park in the Red Centre. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) Alice Springs trainer Barry Cooke had every right to be confident when he took Valenciano to Tennant Creek for Saturday’s meeting. The six-year-old mare duly delivered with victory in the $20,000 Denis Staunton Memorial Cup (1200m) for the 0-70 class on Tennant Creek Racing Club’s annual Cup Day. Valenciano was outstanding finishing third in the $30,000 Queen Of The Desert 0-76 Handicap (1200m) – the…
Fawke takes out Tennant Creek Cup on Hagan Park debut
Sairyn Fawke rode Starouz to victory in the 2022 Tennant Creek Cup. Having made the decision to return to South Australia in August, Sairyn Fawke has celebrated by winning the biggest race in Tennant Creek. Making his first trip to the small NT town – a five-hour drive north of Alice Springs – Fawke booted $2.70 favourite Starouz home in the $25,000 Tennant Creek Cup (1600m) on Saturday. It was the third win in the race for Darwin-based trainer Angela Forster, formerly of Port Lincoln, who won the Tennant Creek…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 16, 2022
Horse Racing on Monday, May 16 will feature two meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Ballarat. Monday Racing Tips – May 16, 2022 Ballarat Synthetic 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 May 16, 2022 check out…