Clubs to benefit from the ‘Wow Factor’

As the dust settles on the euphoric scenes from The Meadows on Saturday night following the running of the $1.65M The Phoenix, all 13 Victorian greyhound clubs are set to be major beneficiaries of Wow She’s Fast’s record-breaking victory. Sportsbet, Wow She’s Fast’s slot-owner and GRV’s wagering sponsorship partner, has announced that $350,000 of the $1M first prize purse will be allocated to an ‘Innovation Fund’ for clubs. The fund will be made available for clubs to draw on to enable them to create and deliver new and innovative initiatives…

‘Primed’ for milestone farewell

Devon Meadows trainer Jeff Gorgioski has forged a reputation for longevity with his greyhounds and Always Primed is certainly no exception to that rule. This Friday afternoon at Healesville, Always Primed will make his 150th and final race appearance. In the first instalment of a two-part interview, RSN race-caller Victoria Shaw spoke to Gorgioski, discovering that a successful Melbourne restaurateur, a husband and wife team who work in the mining industry in South Australia, and formative preparation from one of Australia’s powerhouse kennels are all part of the Always Primed…

Dexter Dunn goes four from four

Ten time Kiwi driving champion Dexter Dunn has gone four from four in North America. At the prestigious Dan Patch Awards, the star reinsman has been voted Driver of the year for a fourth straight time by the US Harness Writers Association. And this year was his best yet. Stakes earned over the year exceeded $15m. His current  record stands at 308 wins in 2022 from 1574 drives, with earnings of $15,197,579. That puts him easily on top, with Tim Tetrick second at $14,434,726. Tetrick has had 566 wins, with…

Gillett family ends 2022 in style in Alice Spring racing

It has been a successful December in Alice Springs for the Gillett family with trainer Terry, daughter and apprentice jockey Dakota-Lee, and wife and fellow trainer Leanne all experiencing good fortune at Pioneer Park. The Gillett family will enjoy Christmas after tasting success during the two race meetings hosted by the Alice Springs Turf Club in December. Terry Gillett is firmly established as one of the leading Red Centre trainers and sealed the 2020/21 Alice Springs and Provincial trainer’s premiership before coming second behind Lisa Whittle when the 2021/22 campaign…

Hong Kong’s ‘Big Three’ set for Stewards’ Cup showdown

Romantic Warrior wins the Hong Kong Cup (Group 1, 2000m) at Sha Tin Racecourse today for trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald. Next month’s Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) is set to be a blockbuster renewal with a trio of Hong Kong’s equine heavyweights – Golden Sixty, Romantic Warrior and California Spangle – expected to lock horns in the HK$12 million feature at Sha Tin on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Fresh following a devastating Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) triumph this month, Romantic Warrior will be set for…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 21, 2022

Horse Racing on Wednesday, December 21 will feature five 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 Sandown, Warwick Farm & Happy Valley Wednesday Racing Tips – December 21, 2022 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) 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…

News Briefs : Dec 21

Darling Me retired High class mare Darling Me has run her last race, after winning 13 from 36 starts. The valuable daughter of champion mare Adore Me was found to have some knee damage after her unplaced run in last Friday’s Queen of Hearts at Alexandra Park so will head to stud where she is all but guaranteed a hugely commercial career. Cranbourne heads to USA..eventually The Brent and Tim White-trained Cranbourne will do his future racing in North America, after a stint with David Aitken in Victoria. The Sir…