By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Nathan Delany will realise a dream at Alexandra Park on Friday when Golden Fire makes her debut in The Omah Group Mobile Pace (1700m). The daughter of Gold Ace was gifted to the young horseman by breeder Pinelea Farm and he is looking forward to her first outing. “Pinelea Farm asked me if I wanted a horse, and I was keen to start on something young,” Delany said. “They gave her to me as a broken-in yearling, so I was very pleased, and I…
Month: July 2022
Belmont betting tips & quaddie selections | July 30, 2022
What Belmont Classic Day 2022 Where Belmont Park Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, July 30, 2022 First Race 11:09am AWST Visit Ladbrokes Belmont will play host to 10 races on Saturday afternoon after losing its entire meeting seven days ago. HorseBetting’s Western Australian racing analyst presents you with his best bets, value bet and quaddie numbers for the program. The track is still wet, but it is on the improve to a Soft 6, while the rail is out 8m for the entire course. The first…
The Valley next step for Shock ‘Em Ova
Right from the time young Cranbourne trainer Alex Rae started working with Shock ‘Em Ova (NZ) (Shocking) he thought he had something above average. However, immaturity delayed the start to the racing career of the son of Melbourne Cup winner Shocking who will be having just his second start when he runs in the Dominant Plant Powered Cleaning Handicap (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday. The about to turn four-year-old did not start his racing career until early July when Shock ‘Em Ova ran out a maiden winner over 1600m…
NZTR Horse of the Year Finalists announced
The finalists for the NZTR Horse of the Year Awards have been announced. Jumper of the Year (5): Argyll, No Tip, The Cossack, Tallyho Twinkletoe, Te Kahu Jumps Jockey of the Year (1): Shaun Phelan Owner of the Year, sponsored by TAB NZ (10): Archer Equine Investments, John & Jan Cassin, Joan Egan, Gerry Harvey, BJ & J E Lindsay Partnership, Markwood Lodge, Graeme Rogerson, Trelawney Thoroughbreds, Valachi Downs, Waikato Stud Jockey of the Year (4): Michael McNab, Opie Bosson, Lisa Allpress, Craig Grylls Dunstan Trainer of the Year (1): Jamie Richards Gavelhouse.com Newcomer to…
Bluey’s Chance heads to synthetic track for final Winter Cup lead-up
Kenny Moore is only half kidding when he says he’d like to welcome his versatile galloper Bluey’s Chance (NZ) (Remind) into his home to watch TV. The Rangiora trainer has formed a special bond with the Remind eight-year-old, who went so close to pulling off a $130 upset in last year’s Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) at Trentham. Bluey’s Chance was run down by Waisake (NZ) (Zed) that day but still finished second beaten just half a length and seven months later he nearly pulled off a Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m)…
Morphettville racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, July 30
What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, July 30, 2022 First Race 11:52am ACST Visit Ladbrokes Racing returns this Saturday to the course proper at Morphettville, where the Listed Lightning Stakes is the feature event on a nine-race program. We look set to be racing on a Soft 6, while the rail comes out 10m from the 1200m mark to the winning post and then out 7m for the remainder. The day of racing gets underway at 11:52am ACST. Lightning Stakes Top…
Stairway to Stardom!
The Group 3 Warragul St Leger series (460m) has produced myriad esteemed winners. It’s perennially been a ‘stepping-stone’ to superstar status! Last year, we witnessed Aston Fastnet defeat G1 Melbourne Cup winner Koblenz. Dual G1 winner Qwara Bale finished fourth. And this year’s series, which kicks off with four exciting heats on Friday night, promises to live up to the St Leger’s historical lofty heights. For starters, they comprise Gippsland pin-up Mr. Audacious ($1.45) in Heat 4; Maturity Classic finalist Plaintiff ($1.60) in Heat 2; Maturity Classic third place-getter Kelsey…
Winter Challenge Day racing tips & quaddie | Rosehill Gardens
What Winter Challenge Day 2022 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, July 30, 2022 First Race 11:20am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Originally set to be a 10-race card without any feature racing, Rosehill Gardens has picked up the re-scheduled Listed Winter Challenge after last weekend’s Randwick meeting was washed out with only one race run. The track this Saturday is rated a Heavy 9, while the rail is out 4m from the 1500m to the winning post and then true for the remainder of…
Ipswich racing tips & quaddie numbers | Friday 29/7/2022
What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, July 29, 2022 First Race 12:01pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Ipswich Turf Club plays host to a nine-race program this Friday, and HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst has picked out his best bets and quaddie numbers on a card that offers some serious value. The track is rated a Soft 5, the rail is in the true position for the entire course, and the first race of the afternoon is scheduled to jump at 12:01pm…
Winter Rewards Preview – Zarias
We caught up with Zachary Butcher and Zarias ahead of the Hydroflow North Island Winter Rewards Mobile Pace on Friday night at Alexandra Park