Craig Grylls is flying high again this season and looks to have the horsepower to continue that trend with strong books of rides at Hawera on Saturday and at Pukekohe on Boxing Day. The 32-year-old, who currently sits atop the National Jockeys’ Premiership, has struck up a lucrative association with trainer Robbie Patterson and they will combine with a quartet of chances at the Taranaki fixture. “We have been having a really good trot together, it’s been terrific and I’ve got some nice rides for him again,” he said. Grylls…
Year: 2022
Smooth ‘Scotch’
It’s said, “laughter is the best medicine”. But there’s nothing like a smooth ‘Scotch’ as a remedy. Yes, when it comes to greyhound racing, a win is the best tonic! And that was exactly the case for popular ‘octogenarian’, Brendan Dewan. He and his son, Matthew have made a household name of the “Dewana” prefix in the sport. They breed-own-train under the Dozus Two syndicate. But the close-knit father/son combination – some would say they’re joined at the hip – have ridden an emotional rollercoaster during the past week. “It…
Gary ‘Bumps’ the big boys
Gary Cowcher and homebred surprise packet Bumpy’s Dad Roy will be striving to play the role of giantkiller for the second week running on Saturday night at The Meadows. At last Saturday’s Phoenix meeting, the intriguingly-named Bumpy’s Dad Roy ($9.70) upset $1.20 favourite Elite Alex, leading all-the-way in a heat of a lucrative Grade 5 series. The well-bred December ’19 son of champion sire Collision and Go Go Treetment, a half-brother to Broadford-based Cowcher’s 2019 G1 Maturity Classic finalist Ruby Girl, clocked a smart 30.01sec, his eighth win from 30…
Green Light On | Episode 95 – The Meadows form plus Aaron Blake
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. James catches up with up-and-coming trainer Aaron Blake. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 95 – Meadows XMAS eve! Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Yesberg brings up the half century
By Brian Cross When Ruby Malone took out the Country Feasts Mobile Pace at Rangiora last Sunday, Trent Yesberg celebrated his 50-win milestone as a trainer. He and his dad, owner/breeder Paul Yesberg, weren’t there to witness the milestone however. Both were in Perth for a family wedding. In fact such was the previous day’s big event that Trent slept through the race stream. Trent celebrates 50 winners five years after training his first – Blue Blazer at Addington in October 2017. That was at about the same time Trent…
Changes to Junior Driver criteria
New criteria have been approved to increase opportunities for the country’s junior drivers. Harness Racing New Zealand has agreed on the changes following extensive consultation between junior drivers, owners, trainers and other key industry personnel. Under the old rules – in broad terms – junior drivers had to be aged between 17 and under 30yrs and have driven less than 100 wins with a guarantee of 6 seasons regardless of the number of winners driven if under 25yrs. For drivers 25yrs and older the maximum number of seasons they could…
Sha Tin preview, best bets & quaddie | Saturday 24/12/2022
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Saturday, December 24, 2022 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Ladbrokes We’re racing at Hong Kong this Christmas Eve with a 10-part program out of Sha Tin Racecourse. Zac Purton and Vincent Ho come here after finding six winners between them on Wednesday night at Happy Valley and will be looking to continue their form with another quality book of rides each. We should be racing in perfect conditions on Saturday…
Delbridge’s dynamic Sale Cup duo
Mark Delbridge can’t split Melbourne Cup hero Yachi Bale and defending champion Jarick Bale as his best chance of celebrating back-to-back victories in the $120,335 Group 1 TRFM Sale Cup Final (650m) on Boxing Day (Monday). “I think they can both win it,” Delbridge said. “They’re much of a muchness. The only difference is that Jarick Bale is proven over 650m, while Yachi Bale is the up-and-comer.” Sportsbet’s market on the $75,000 to-the-winner Sale Cup – Victoria’s only provincial G1 event – has young powerhouse Yachi Bale, barnstorming winner of…
Randwick betting preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, December 24
What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, December 24, 2022 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads back to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday afternoon for a competitive 10-race program. There are some nice types returning to the track this weekend with the two-year-olds set to prepare for a tilt for the Magic Millions races up at the Gold Coast in January. The rail has moved out +9m for the entire circuit and we currently sit on a Soft 5 surface…
Punt Drunk: Our Top 10 Group 1 wins of 2022 (4-6)
The Punt Drunk team have began the tough task of compiling our list of the Top 10 Group 1 victories in 2022, dating back to the CF Orr Stakes in February, right through to the Northerly Stakes in early December. We do this in honour of the fast-approaching Christmas and the end of the year. If you missed last week’s edition where we unveiled 7-10, make sure to check that out before we unveil what we think were some of the better Group 1 performances of the year. Click here…