Lindsay Park trainers Ben and JD Hayes are back at Sandown chasing a Group One win having thought they had won a race at the top level two weeks ago. The Hayes brothers were left gutted when Gentleman Roy (So You Think) had the Gr.1 C F Orr Stakes at Sandown on February 11 taken off them following a protest from second across the line, Jacquinot (Rubick). Gentleman Roy and stablemate Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars), who finished fifth in the Orr Stakes, were both to run in the Gr.1 Futurity…
Month: February 2023
Zackey hoping to bid farewell in style
Craig Zackey has regrettably called time on his brief and highly successful riding stint in New Zealand that included a memorable victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) aboard undefeated youngster Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin). The South African jockey proved a valuable addition to the northern domestic ranks during his three-month stay with his talent quickly recognised and supported by leading Waikato trainers. Zackey has ridden 20 winners, including five at Group or Listed level, since his arrival and will sign off after Saturday’s meeting at Matamata to return…
Mepunga Ruby set to ‘sparkle’ in Super Stayers
Victoria’s staying queen Mepunga Ruby is attempting to reign supreme with successive wins in the $160,500 Group 1 Sportsbet Fanta Bale Super Stayers (730m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. And her trainer, Jeff Britton, hinted the 11-time G1 finalist is not ready to abdicate her throne and quite capable of going back-to-back in the $100,000 to-the-winner final – Race 6, 8.22pm. Only one other greyhound – Destini Fireball (2013/2014) has achieved the feat since the inception of the Super Stayers in 1998. Last year, Mepunga Ruby (Mar ’19 Fernando…
Green Light On | Episode 113 – Australian Cup Edition
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview the finals of the Group 1 Australian Cup and Group 1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers on the third night of the Unmissable Australian Cup Carnival at The Meadows. James also chats with trainers Lisa Delbridge and Daniel Gibbons. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 113 – Australian Cup Edition! Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
The Stir Up – Australian Cup Edition
GRV’s Peter Quilty, Gerard Guthrie and Trent Langskaill provide their thoughts on some of the star greyhounds racing in Victoria. Keep an eye on these, they are worth saving in your WatchDog Blackbook! Quilts Gents, the Unmissable Australian Cup Carnival concludes in tremendous fashion this Saturday night with an extremely competitive Group 1 Sportsbet Australian Cup Final. Gerard Quilts, I spoke to Brendan Pursell this week and he is amazed by the transformation of Captain Larry (Box 1) from SA provincial winner to potential Group 1 champion. Quilts You’re…
Strong field assembled for Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes
Grand Promenade has accepted for the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes at Morphettville. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) The South Australian Autumn Racing Carnival is just around the corner, and we get a little taste of what’s on offer this weekend with the Lord Reims Stakes kicking things off. It’s been a hot week across the state with the Morphettville track currently rated a Good 4, whilst the rail is out 8m from the 1200m to the winning post and 4m for the remainder. The Lord Reims Stakes is traditionally a lead…
Party For Two chasing Group 1 fairytale in Blue Diamond Stakes
Talented Queensland filly Party For Two, pictured being ridden to one of her two victories in the Sunshine State by former Victorian hoop Nikita Beriman. (Picture: Racing Queensland) No-one wanted Party For Two because she was deemed to be too small, but she will go into Saturday’s $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Sandown as a decent $17 winning chance. She will also have the benefit of starting from barrier one with 55kg on her back. Her runner-up result in the Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) over 1100m – where she…
Morphettville best bets & quaddie tips | February 25, 2023
What Lord Reims Stakes Day Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, February 25, 2023 First Race 12:17pm ACDT Visit Ladbrokes The South Australian Jockey Club will host its annual Lord Reims Stakes Day out of Morphettville Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, with the bumper nine-race card highlighted by the Group 3 feature over 2600m for the stayers. The track is currently in perfect condition and rated a Good 4, and that is the rating we expect to be racing on for most of the day.…
Group 1 Surround Stakes preview & tips | Saturday, February 25
What 2023 Surround Stakes Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 25, 2023 Prizemoney $600,000 Distance 1400m Status Group 1 Conditions Set Weights 2022 Winner Hinged (1) | T: Chris Waller | J: Brenton Avdulla (56kg) Visit Ladbrokes The Surround Stakes is one of the two Group 1 feature events on Saturday afternoon, and this is for the three-year-old fillies. In a field of 13, In Secret will look to continue her dominance amongst the three-year-old ranks having finished off her spring with a…
2023 Chipping Norton Stakes preview & best bets | February 25
What 2023 Chipping Norton Stakes Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 25, 2023 Prizemoney $600,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2022 Winner Verry Elleegant (8) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57.5kg) Visit Ladbrokes The 2023 edition of the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes is the headline act for the 10-race program out of Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon. We’ve got a field of 12 runners assembled for this year’s contest over the 1600m, and it features…