Trainer Matthew Williams does not want to upset the hand that feeds him. When Jamie Kah elected to ride the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr -trained Annavisto (NZ) (Reliable Man) in the Gr.3 Tony Bourke Memorial (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday, Williams was not about to argue. Williams saddles Wrote To Arataki (NZ) (Wrote), a horse Kah has ridden to success at her past two starts at Flemington and Sandown, in Saturday’s race with Dean Yendall back aboard. Kah won last year’s Group Three race on Annavisto and was…
Month: February 2023
Walker calls time on riding career
After riding more than 2000 winners in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, including 25 victories at the highest level, popular jockey Michael Walker has conceded that his career in the saddle is over. Walker had his final race ride at The Valley last July, before he had a fall at the Pakenham jumpouts in early August, which left him with a brain injury. “I’ll never be able to return to riding,” Walker told racing.com. “With the brain injury, it’s just something that I’ll never be able to do…
Addington Weekly : February 15
Here’s Greg O’Connor and Darrin Williams with the latest Addington News.
Second Manawatu meeting confirmed for Sunday – Box Seat Update
Manawatu will get a replacement meeting this Sunday, after Tuesday’s meeting was abandoned because of Cyclone Gabrielle. It’s been confirmed there will be a noon start with a minimum of six and a maximum of eight races. “I would strongly encourage all trainers and owners to support this new day,” says Harness Racing New Zealand General Manager – Racing, Catherine McDonald, “as it’s a great opportunity for the club to have a meeting on a Sunday, so the fuller the fields the better.” Manawatu also has a seven race programme…
Canterbury racing preview & quaddie tips | Friday, February 17
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, February 17, 2023 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes We’re racing under lights at Canterbury Park on Friday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program commencing at 6pm AEDT. The rail has moved out +3m the entire circuit for the meeting and the track is currently listed as a Soft 7. However, with some clearing days ahead for racegoers, we’re expecting an upgrade into somewhere closer to a Good 4 for Friday evening. Best Bet: Sophia’s…
2023 Black Caviar Lightning betting preview | Saturday, Feb 18
What 2023 Black Caviar Lightning Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, February 18, 2023 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1000m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2022 Winner Home Affairs (8) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (55.5kg) Visit Ladbrokes The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning headlines the action on Flemington’s nine-race program on Saturday afternoon, where a quality field of 11 sprinters have accepted. Of the 11 acceptors, six of them have already claimed Group 1 glory, with three of them already…
Moonee Valley best bets & quaddie tips | February 17, 2023
What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racing Club – 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 17, 2023 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes The night racing season at Moonee Valley is set to continue on Friday evening as a competitive eight-race card is set down for decision. The Listed Torney Night Cup headlines the action, with a competitive field of 10 stayers duking it out for the $200,000 on offer. We’re set to be racing on a Good 4 early on, while an upgrade to…
Michael Walker forced into retirement due to brain injury
Popular jockey Michael Walker has conceded that his career in the saddle is over after suffering from a debilitating brain injury that he received after a fall at the Pakenham jump-outs in early August last year. Walker, affectionately known as ‘Cuz’, had his last race ride on Irish Flame for Brett Scott at Moonee Valley on July 30, before his fall at Pakenham on the following Monday. After recording over 2,000 winners in four different countries, Walker will end his career after 20 years of riding at the top level…
Who’s Tougher? – Friday’s sibling showdown at Addington
by Dave Di Somma, Harness News desk Whether it’s the battle of the sexes or the great sibling showdown, there will be a race within a race at Addington on Friday night. Canterbury trainer Brad Mowbray will line up his two best horses against each other, with She’s Tough (pictured above) and He’s Tough (pictured below) both confirmed starters in Race 9, the wwww.theurb.co.nz – The Ultimate Racebook Pace (8.53pm). Mowbray reckons it’s the first time the pair have gone head-to-head. She’s Tough is a six-year-old mare with five wins…
Draws favour Telfer-Cullen runners across the Tasman
By Adam Hamilton The freshly minted Telfer-Cullen team’s trans-Tasman raid is coming together superbly. Already with a win on the board courtesy of the classy B D Joe, Amanda and Steve Telfer and Hayden Cullen have three key runners across two nights at Newcastle and Menangle. And, crucially, all three have terrific barrier draws. It starts on Friday night when B D Joe and Alta Wiseguy chase a guaranteed Miracle Mile berth by winning the $100,000 Newcastle Mile. They both have gate speed and have drawn to use it from…