Month: August 2022

Arapaho & Zapateo give Rachel King Group 3 double at Randwick

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Rachel King took out a Group 3 double at Randwick on Saturday Rachel King was able to take out both the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m) and Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, with Arapaho and Zapateo proving too good in their respective races. While Arapaho’s victory in the staying feature was a surprise to many, four-year-old mare Zapateo surprised no one, careering away to win by almost three lengths in the $200,000 event. The daughter of Brazen Beau is a half-sister to Osbourne Bulls, so…

Showmanship makes it eight from 10

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Showmanship took his record to eight wins from 10 starts in the Group 3 Show County Quality. (Photo: Steve Hart) Western Australian galloper Showmanship has taken his record to eight wins from 10 starts after a terrific display in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The Danny O’Brien-trained seven-year-old was given a terrific steer by the world-class James McDonald from the inside alley, weaving through the pack to run down Prime Candidate, who was brave in second. Showmanship is owned by leviathan WA owner…

Pakenham racing tips & quaddie numbers | Monday, August 22

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What Pakenham Synthetic Races Where Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Monday, August 22, 2022 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Pakenham Racecourse is scheduled to host an eight-part card on Monday afternoon for what is the penultimate meeting of the synthetic season at the club and Horsebetting’s Victorian betting expert presents his best bets, top odds and free quaddie selections. A perfect day for racing is forecast, for the meeting commencing at 1pm AEST. PAKENHAM BEST BET: Big Darryl We are going…

Dan Morgan to make return at Pioneer Park on Saturday

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Dan Morgan celebrating a winner at Pioneer Park in Alice Springs. After taking an extended break, the jockey returns to the saddle in the Red Centre this weekend. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography There was a time when Dan Morgan couldn’t wait to have a break from racing as jockey, but now he can’t wait to return to the saddle. The 28-year-old makes his comeback at the Alice Springs Turf Club’s meeting at Pioneer Park on Saturday. Morgan, the Alice Springs and Provincial apprentice of the year for the 2019/20 season…

Victorian Greyhound Awards: All the winners

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Champion sprinter Aston Rupee was announced the Victorian Greyhound of the Year (GOTY) at the 2022 Victorian Greyhound Awards, held earlier this evening at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. Aston Rupee was judged the state’s top performing greyhound during the 2022 Racing Season (1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022) by the Victorian GOTY Panel ahead of a plethora of superstar greyhounds including (in alphabetical order) Ferdinand Boy, Jarick Bale, Koblenz, Lala Kiwi, Mepunga Ruby, Untapped and Wow She’s Fast. A host of other awards were presented on the night,…

‘Simply The Best’: Aston Rupee crowned Victorian Greyhound of the Year

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ASTON RUPEE Victorian Greyhound of the Year Victorian Sprinter of the Year Breeding: KC And All x Aston MileyTrainer: Glenn RoundsOwner: Ray Borda2021/22 Record: 26 starts; 14-5-3 Notable 2020/21 Achievements: Won 2021 Group 1 Topgun (525m) Won 2022 Group 1 Temlee (525m) Won 2021 Group 3 Sandown Shootout (515m) Won 2021 Group 3 Speed Star (525m) Finalist 2021 Group 1 Melbourne Cup (515m) Finalist 2021 Group 1 Adelaide Cup (530m) Finalist 2021 Phoenix (525m) Sandown Park 515m Track Record – 28.79sec The fastest became the best on Friday night when…

JARICK BALE – Stayer of the Year

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JARICK BALE Victorian Stayer of the Year Breeding: Allen Deed x Houston BaleTrainer: Mark DelbridgeOwner: Jan Wheeler2021/22 Record: 41 starts; 17-8-6 Notable 2020/21 Achievements: Won 2021 Group 1 Sale (650m) Won 2022 Group 1 Rookie Rebel (600m) Won 2022 Group Listed Maidment Memorial (595m) 2nd 2021 Group 1 Sandown Cup (715m) 2nd 2021 Group 3 Sir John Dillon Memorial (595m) 3rd 2021 Group 2 McKenna Memorial (595m) Finalist Country Classic (605m) Being named Victorian Stayer of the Year is reward for consistency for dual Group 1 winner Jarick Bale. Trained…

CEO Welfare Award: Kelli Reynolds

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If there’s one thing greyhound owners love talking about, it’s greyhounds. Their own, the one’s they’ve seen, other people’s greyhounds, what to dress them in… there’s seemingly endless conversation about these long-dogs. Greyhound Adoption Program volunteers take this to the next level; they can’t wait to tell others about the wonders of having a grey in their home. One of the most enthusiastic exponents is this year’s recipient of the 2022 GRV CEO Welfare Award; volunteer, foster carer and adopter Kelli Reynolds. Rarely is there a GAP activation in Victoria…

GRV Board Leadership Award: Cory Hiscock

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The 2022 GRV Board Leadership Award recipient is Track Manager at The Meadows, Cory Hiscock, as announced at the Victorian Greyhound Awards on Friday night. Racing safety is one of GRV’s key strategic priorities and Cory is a subject matter expert when it comes to the preparation of greyhound racetracks. He has travelled around Australia and overseas to gain a unique insight into how greyhound tracks operate and are prepared and is regularly called upon to provide expert advice to GRV and to other clubs around Victoria and interstate. Cory…

Victorian Provincial Trainer Strike Rate Award – Steven White

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Astute Buln Buln East trainer Steven White has taken out the 2021-22 Provincial Trainer Strike Rate Award. He received the gong during a gala 2022 Victorian Greyhound Awards evening, held at the Plaza Ballroom, on Friday. White’s 95 country starters claimed 43 wins at a 45.26% winning strike rate. He shaded Jason Thompson, who had 134 wins from 302 starters at 44.37%, and Mark Morrissey with 28 wins from 68 starters at 41.18%. White’s standout performer was Paua Of Buddy, which won eight country races during the 2021-22 racing year…