Month: June 2022

The Tax Accountant shooting for consecutive Tatts Gold Cups

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The Tax Accountant is looking to record consecutive wins in the Tattersall’s Gold Cup at Rockhampton on Sunday. (Photo: AAP) Just three weeks after having his first Group 1 runner as a trainer, Tom Button will return to his roots this weekend as he looks to go back-to-back in the Tattersall’s Gold Cup at Rockhampton on Sunday. Now based on the Gold Coast, Button has enjoyed a successful few months, with his runners performing well right across Queensland thanks to having stables at both Canungra (Gold Coast) and Townsville. This…

Three-pronged Healy Stakes attack for Tony Gollan

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Tony Gollan believes Baller is the horse to beat in tomorrow’s Healy Stakes. (Photo: Darren Winningham) Tony Gollan is going into Saturday’s Group 3 Healy Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm with three live winning chances, but despite the big weight for Baller, he believes he is the horse to beat. Gollan will saddle up Baller, Garibaldi and Mass Destruction in the $175,000 race, with all three horses going into the race in terrific form. Baller was a terrific last start winner in the Moreton Cup (1200m) at Eagle Farm on…

Melbourne Cup winner Rogan Josh dies aged 29

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Rogan Josh, winner of the 1999 Melbourne Cup, has died after suffering colic-related complications. (Photo: The West Australian) Living Legends have announced that 1999 Melbourne Cup winner Rogan Josh has sadly passed away. The rising 30-year-old gelding was one of the original nine ‘legends’ to reside at the international home of rest for champion horses. ‘Josh’, as he was affectionately known, was humanely euthanised following colic-related complications, it was confirmed Friday morning. Living Legends CEO and Veterinary Director Dr Andrew Clarke describes the loss as “the saddest of sad days”.…

Diego’s quartet spoils premiership party

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As the racing season enters its final six weeks, premiership leading jockeys Michael McNab and Lisa Allpress ventured to Oamaru on Thursday as the big guns looked to add valuable off-Broadway wins to their seasonal tally. But after Lisa Allpress claimed two of the first three winners on the card to edge within 14 wins of her rival, the day became all about unheralded Argentinian apprentice jockey Diego Montes de Oca. The 30-year-old put on a clinic to ride the final four winners on the seven-race card, a feat that…

Sharrock debuts another impressive juvenile

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Trainer Allan Sharrock looks to have another smart juvenile filly on his hands after he produced impressive debutant Librarsi (NZ) (Reliable Man) for a maiden victory over 1100m at Otaki on Friday. The Gerry Harvey-owned daughter of Reliable Man, who stands at Harvey’s Westbury Stud in Karaka, made short work of her two-year-old rivals as she disputed the pace throughout before dashing away in the home straight for rider Craig Grylls to win comfortably. Although unsighted at any public trials beforehand, Sharrock had given the filly several jumpouts at his…

Troy Harris set for return to jockey ranks

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Group One-winning jockey Troy Harris will make a welcome return to raceday riding when he takes the mount on Asperitas in the last race at Rotorua on Sunday. Harris hasn’t donned silks since last October, having made the decision to take a respite from his constant battle with weight. He hasn’t lost touch with racing, however, continuing to ride regular trackwork at Matamata for Te Akau Racing. The 34-year-old has a far taller frame than his Hall of Fame father Noel Harris, who was able to make light weights throughout…

Mascarpone making steady progress

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Group One winning galloper Mascarpone was amongst the pointy-end of the market when the TAB released futures odds for the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown earlier this week, but punters should tread warily. The flashy chestnut suffered a suspensory injury during an exhibition gallop at Ellerslie ahead of a possible tilt at the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) back in March and co-trainer Graeme Rogerson has confirmed he won’t be seen at Hastings in spring. “He won’t be at the Tarzino Trophy (Gr.1, 1400m). He may be back in time…

Rookie Pablo’s Meadows test

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After celebrating the biggest win of his training career on Pink Diamond night, young Anakie trainer Jack Campbell is hopeful promising stayer Aston Pablo can continue his rise through the ranks in Premier Racing at The Meadows on Saturday night. Aston Pablo claimed the Listed Pink Diamond Rookie Distance title at Ballarat last Friday, and the lightly-raced prospect will face another test of his staying mettle in the Great 8 Series Special Event (730m). Chasing his first city success, the son of dual country cups winner Aston Kimetto, owned and…

Greyhound racing supporting the homeless

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by Andrew Holmes On June 23 GRV’s Acting CEO, Stuart Laing joined Brett Jones, CEO Greyhound Clubs Victoria and hundreds of other business and community leaders for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The cause raises vital funds and awareness for people in the community experiencing homelessness. Stuart and Brett were quick to raise their hands and represent our great industry. It’s not too late to donate, and you can do so via the following links… Stuart Laing: https://bit.ly/3Ojw5zGBrett Jones: https://bit.ly/3NfzUVr

Dubbo racing tips, quaddie picks & top odds | 26/6/2022

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What Dubbo Races Where Dubbo Turf Club – 11L Merrilea Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830 When Sunday, June 26, 2022 First Race 12:06pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Dubbo Turf Club will play host to eight races on Sunday, June 26, and HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the program. The track is rated a Soft 5, and the rail is out 3m from the 900m to the 400m and set true for the remainder of the course. The first races is scheduled to jump…