Despite solid performances in the Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday, trainer Allan Sharrock’s trio of Butler (NZ) (Showcasing), Darci La Bella (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock) are unlikely to head to Hastings next month. The Taranaki gallopers hold nominations for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, but their trainer believes they are better placed elsewhere. Sharrock was in awe of Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) after her 5-3/4 length victory over Butler in…
Month: August 2022
Balmerino target for Bellatrix Black
Group Three winner Bellatrix Black (NZ) (Redwood) is set to follow in the footsteps of her former stablemate Cheval Prometteur this spring. The now retired gelding was victorious in the Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa last November after finishing fourth in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). While Bellatrix Black won’t be heading to the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, trainer Catherine Cameron has put a circle around the Group Three feature at Pukekohe on Melbourne Cup Day. “We are going to kick her off at Ruakaka on the 10th…
He’s No Slouch wins the Waterloo Cup
He’s No Slouch won the $19,500 Waterloo Cup Final on Sunday afternoon at Lang Lang, defeating Master Ogilvie in the 149th running of the event. A litter brother to million-dollar sprinter Wow She’s Fast, He’s No Slouch stepped out of his sister’s giant shadow, claiming coursing’s holy grail after enduring six courses across consecutive Sundays without defeat. He’s No Slouch started this morning’s second day with a bye in the quarter finals, however he still had to run on his own. He’s No Slouch was bred and is owned by…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 28 August 2022
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Benalla racing tips & quaddie numbers | Monday, August 29
What Benalla Races Where Benalla Racing Club – Racecourse Rd, Benalla VIC 3672 When Monday, August 29, 2022 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Another week of racing in Victoria kicks off with an eight-race card at Benalla on Monday afternoon where the track has come up a Heavy 8 for the day. This will be the first meeting held at the track since April 12 and despite the conditions, the track should be in perfect order and every runner should get their chance if they are good enough to…
Butt looking to put on Master Class at Rangiora
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk It will be a sentimental moment for Canterbury horsewoman Kimberley Butt when Master Class steps out in the Oxford Trot (2600m) at Rangiora on Sunday. The three-year-old debutant was bred by Butt family matriarch Jenny Butt, who shares in the ownership of the gelding with her granddaughter, Kimberley. It will be the first time Butt has trained a horse for her Nana and she is looking forward to it. “He is a horse I have luckily got from my Nana, which we are halves…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 28, 2022
Horse Racing on Sunday, August 28 will feature seven 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 & Wyong. Sunday Racing Tips – August 28, 2022 Ballarat Racing Tips Wyong 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 August…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 28th August
Today 28th August 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. USA horse racing news 3 hours ago The truth about American Theorem ahead of the Pat O’Brien Stakes It has been four years since Greenfield Farm co-owner Mike Callanan sold American Theorem, but both are set for an …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Desert…
The truth about American Theorem ahead of the Pat O’Brien Stakes
American Theorem and jockey Joe Bravo pictured winning the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on July 30. Picture: Benoit Photo. It has been four years since Greenfield Farm co-owner Mike Callanan sold American Theorem, but both are set for an emotional reunion in the horse capital of the world. The five-year-old goes in a +2500 winning chance with for the USD $250,000 Grade 2 Pat O’Brien Stakes over seven furlongs at Del Mar on Saturday (US Pacific Time). His past two starts have been breathtaking victories in both the…
Sweet Ride surprises in San Domenico Stakes
Sweet Ride caused an upset in the 2022 San Domenico Stakes (Photo: Steve Hart) Two three-year-olds have put their hand up as Golden Rose contenders in the Group 3 features at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Kibou was able to show a strong turn of foot in the Group 3 Up & Coming Stakes (1300m), while Sweet Ride caused a boilover in the San Domenico Stakes (1100m). Although being sent out as a $26 hope in the San Domenico, winning jockey Chad Schofield said he went into the race full of…