The 2022 SENZ Cadet of the Year winner will soon be crowned. The final stage of the competition is upon us with the four finalists excelling in all of their regional challenges. They will now battle it out for the right to call themselves the SENZ Cadet of the Year. Representing Canterbury is the regional winner Carter Dalgety and runner-up Tom Bamford. Travelling up from the deep south to contest the title is the Southern regional winner Oliver Kite and the Northern regional winner Zev Meredith will also make the…
Month: November 2022
Dual success just the start for southern trainer
He must train at one of New Zealand’s most remote locations – but Wayne “Ox” McEwan wouldn’t have it any other way. Last week he notched up a first from his Te Anau stable when Kirstin Green drove both Branxholme Lass and Major Fire to victory in Invercargill. “I’ve had quinellas and stuff in the past but that was my first double so that was pretty good.” And it seems that McEwan is only going to increase his involvement in the sport in the years ahead as he pivots away…
Kensington best bets & quaddie tips | December 2, 2022
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Friday, December 2, 2022 First Race 3:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes This Friday afternoon we go to Randwick for a rare twilight meeting on the Kensington track, which will host a very competitive seven-race program. The track is currently rated a Good 4, and with good weather and no rain predicted, we should still be a Good 4 on raceday. The rail will be in the 3m position for the entire circuit, and that setup historically favours…
News Briefs : November 30
Bulldog says farewell in style The racing career of one of the all-time greats Bulldog Hanover is over. It was a fitting finale for the world record-holder too as he won at the Meadowlands over the weekend in 1:47.6. “Week after week, he puts those kinds of runs in,” said his driver and 10-time Kiwi champion Dexter Dunn, who gave several fist pumps crossing the finish line. “He’s got all the power. It was an amazing performance tonight and a great way to go out for him.” It was the…
Collett clan looking for a Super Saturday
The Collett surname is already well known in Australian racing thanks to the deeds of brother and sister jockey duo Jason and Alysha, but now dad Richard is muscling in on the action. A successful trainer in New Zealand for many years, Richard Collett left his homeland in August to set up a permanent base in Sydney, along with his wife, his eldest daughter and her family, and 10 horses. A desire to be closer to Jason and Alysha was the main reason for the Collett family’s relocation, although the…
Green Light On | Episode 88 – Sandown Park form plus Ian Beattie
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat examines Thursday night’s Premier Racing at Sandown Park. James also catches up with trainer Ian Beattie. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 88 – Sandown Park Dec 1 and trainer Ian Beattie Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
World traveller Neasham set to touchdown in Hong Kong
Annabel Neasham has made a stunning start to her training career. Although just two years into a solo training career seemingly already destined for greatness, Sydney-based Annabel Neasham believes Laws Of Indices is the perfect horse to represent Australia in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on 11 December. The last horse to fly the Australian flag at the Hong Kong International Races was the Chris Waller-trained Comin’ Through which was unplaced four years ago in the same race as four-year-old colt Laws Of Indices will…
Northerly Stakes preview & betting strategy | December 3, 2022
What 2022 Northerly Stakes Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 4:45pm AWST | Race 8 Prizemoney $1,500,000 Distance 1800m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age | 3YO & Up 2021 Winner Regal Power (8) | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: Patrick Carbery (59kg) Visit Ladbrokes The 2022 Northerly Stakes, formerly known as the Kingston Town Classic, will be the last Group 1 of the Perth Summer Carnival, where a full field of 16 will battle it out…
Road trip a winner on two fronts
Zola Express will contest the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Satuday. Photo: Race Images A lengthy round trip to Woodville this week successfully served a dual purpose in Janelle Millar’s countdown to a top-flight target with her talented mare Zola Express. The New Plymouth trainer topped off the Shamexpress six-year-old’s preparation for Saturday’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham with a 1000m trial, which she won under a hold. It also served to give new jockey Lisa Allpress an opportunity to put Zola Express…
Prise De Fer hunts breakthrough Group One win
Prise De Fer will be seeking his first win at elite level in the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Megan Liefting Prise De Fer is zero for 13 in Group One races but a last-start Group Three win has given Matamata trainer Mark Walker reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. While the Savabeel seven-year-old gelding has yet to win at racing’s elite level, he has twice finished second and three times third, all under weight-for-age conditions…