Zayydani retired

Impeccably bred Group Two winner Zayydani (NZ) (Savabeel) has been retired following her game fourth placing in the Gr.3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Ben and JD Hayes-trained daughter of Savabeel suffered a tendon injury and owner-breeders Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud made the decision to retire the five-year-old mare, who will go to stud in spring. Zayydani holds a special place in the hearts of the Hayes brothers, with the mare the first winner and first stakes winner for the partnership when…

Innes at peace with retirement decision

A relaxing lunch with Kiwi trainers Tony Pike and Lance Noble was just the ticket for jockey Leith Innes on Sunday after a hectic 24 hours prior. Innes produced one of the rides of his career to win the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) aboard the Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Pinarello (NZ) Tavistock) at Eagle Farm on Saturday and then dropped a bombshell by announcing his immediate retirement from race riding. The 44-year-old had been considering the move in the weeks leading up to Saturday and once he had fulfilled…

Rockspell ready for next step after Pukekohe performance

An eye-catching late run that carried improving four-year-old Rockspell (NZ) (Per Incanto) to victory at Pukekohe on Saturday was just the performance that co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan was looking for as he eyes a step up in grade for his charge. The lightly raced son of Per Incanto had indicated he had the talent to win races when finishing third at his first two starts in the summer of the 2020/21 racing season however a severe lung infection saw him off the scene for over ten months before making a return…

Mission accomplished for Durham Lad

Trainer Matthew Eales was celebrating a job well done after his progressive winter sprinter Durham Lad (NZ) (Falkirk) claimed the Rich Hill Stud Autumn Championship Sprint Final (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday. The lightly raced five-year-old had been set for the $50,000 contest by Eales due to the conditions of the lucrative winter sprint event that enabled the use of an apprentice allowance for the rating 74 contest. The consistent Falkirk gelding was originally carded to carry topweight of 59.5kgs, however with apprentice Faye Lazet claiming a vital 2kg allowance,…

Daily Mail: Will ‘Photo Man’ be picture perfect?

TAB Million Dollar Chase finalist Photo Man headlines a quality field in today’s $7,000 to-the-winner Healesville Derby Final. G2 Shepparton Cup finalist Dynamic Prince – victorious in three of his last four starts – plus in-form chasers Silver Brute, Hill Top Jonnie and Flying Pie, are all strong challengers. Sandown Park winner Karmen Kristy stands out in the $7,000 to-the-winner Healesville Oaks Final, while track specialists Dr. Slats, Slingshot Reaper and Duncan clash in a 300m Free For All. G3 runner-up My Name’s Stacey and star prospect My Neo highlight…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 29, 2022

Horse Racing on Sunday, May 29 will feature 10 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 Alice Springs, Ballarat, Gunnedah, Wellington. Sunday Racing Tips – May 29, 2022 Alice Springs Racing Tips Ballarat Racing Tips Gunnedah Racing Tips Wellington 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…

Butt hoping to continue good run at Timaru

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Fresh off a pleasing night at Alexandra Park and Addington Raceway on Friday, Canterbury horseman Bob Butt will head to Phar Lap Raceway on Sunday hoping to continue his good run. Butt recorded three placings from as many starts at the two venues on Friday, including a stakes placing with Manhattan in the Listed Northern Mares Classic (2200m) at Auckland. Butt was delighted with her run and is looking forward to targeting some spring features with the daughter of Bettor’s Delight. “She went great,…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 29th May

This day 29th May 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. Horse Racing Tips 3 hours ago Hamilton racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Tuesday, May 31 Hamilton Racing Club is scheduled to host a massive ten-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert has picked …Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 hours ago Pakenham Synthetic…

‘Happy snaps’

Tynong North trainer Gavin Clifton has provided a ‘clearer picture’ on Photo Man’s racing itinerary. Three starts ago, Photo Man – a winner of eight races from 19 starts – raced for a massive $1m purse in the Million Dollar Chase in Sydney. And now he’ll chase a $7000 first prize in the all-male Healesville Derby (350m) – Race 8, 1.05pm – on Sunday. It’s a great opportunity to keep him up and about without being too harsh on him.” “However, the main aim is next month’s Flying Amy Classic in…