Trottech’s selections for Manawatu today. Race TrottechForm Analyst Race 13.40pm 4 Ahwel3 Romeo Foxtrot2 Mocca Francy6 Highview Rockn Roll Race 24.15pm 7 Petronelli Gee8 Love Is Everywhere2 Eagle Hanover5 Littlebitoflove Race 34.50pm 5 Bella Thorne7 Smokin Gun3 Sweet Chevron1 Boris Yeltsin Race 45.25pm 5 Jazzy Styx1 Bell Fire3 Kingswood7 Demi Darling Race 55.52pm 3 Cos I Can8 New York Minute9 Rough And Ready4 Run Mason Run Race 66.22pm 4 Raging On9 Pacing Hope1 Ticking Over8 The Cobbler Race 76.47pm 7 Full Of Desire3…
Month: March 2023
Mitchell steps down after 20 years at Pukekohe Park
Greg Mitchell agreed to take on the Counties Racing Club general manager role for three months in 2003 and this Friday he leaves the position for the last time, exactly 20 years after beginning the job. “I had a look on my calendar the other day and I saw that I began on March 31, 2003, so it will be 20 years to the day when I leave,” Mitchell said. Mitchell had been on the club’s committee since 1996 and his ascension to general manager was somewhat by accident. “I’d…
2023 Inglis Sires’ Field & Odds: Cylinder Tipped To Win
The Golden Slipper form looks the one to follow to Royal Randwick this weekend with the best out of the world’s richest race for two-year-olds backing-up in the Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) heading the markets on the second leg of the 2YO Triple Crown. Cylinder heads 2023 Inglis Sires’ betting at Royal Randwick this weekend. Photo: Steve Hart. The James Cummings-trained Cylinder was brave last start when second to Shinzo in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), and the progressive Exceed And Excel colt is now clear top elect…
Australian Derby 2023 Field & Betting Markets: Sharp ‘N’ Smart Favourite
The Kiwis are tipped to reign supreme in Sydney on Saturday with Sharp ‘N’ Smart back down under as favourite for the Group 1 $2 million Australian Derby (2400m). Sharp ‘N’ Smart is favourite to win Sydney’s 2023 Australian Derby at Randwick on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart. The New Zealanders have been enjoying a charmed run in Australia this autumn with a host of feature race victories going to horses from across the Tasman. The punters are on another smart raider in the Australian Derby field with the trend set…
Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, March 30
What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, March 30, 2023 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Pakenham Racecourse is set to host its weekly eight-race program this Thursday evening, and with a bit of luck we can steer you into a few winners throughout the night. A fair bit of rain is forecast for Pakenham in the lead-up to Thursday’s meeting, so despite the track being a Good 4 when acceptances were released, we anticipate to be racing on…
The Follow Files: Star stayers run good trials for Sydney Cup
This week’s Follow Files will focus on Australian Cup Day from Flemington and Tancred Stakes Day at Rosehill from last weekend. The Australian Cup was the final Group 1 of the Victorian 2022/23 racing season, while the Tancred Stakes serves as the final Group 1 lead-up for the stayers who will push on to the Sydney Cup on the second day of The Championships at Randwick on April 8. At Flemington and Rosehill, both tracks raced fair with horses winning from the front, midfield or the rear all day. Below…
Zedstar gearing up for the ‘Bool
The time-honoured Warrnambool May Carnival is only five weeks away and those with jumpers are gearing up for the big three-day event. But getting the right program for their horse can be a problem as trainer Brett Scott found on the weekend. Scott, who needs no introduction to the jump’s fraternity, especially at Warrnambool, has Zedstar (NZ) (Zed) aimed at the Brierly Steeplechase on May 2 and the Grand Annual Steeplechase two days later. Zedstar was to have a conditioning run at the picnic meeting at Healesville on Saturday over…
Mr Brightside draws well for Doncaster defence
He had to contend with barrier 18 when saluting in last year’s Doncaster Mile at Royal Randwick but defending champion Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has fared much better drawing gate two of 24 in this year’s edition of the A$4 million feature. The son of Bullbars, and already winner of over A$5.8 million in earnings, has firmed from $6 into $5 after lobbing with the favourable starting position whilst the other fancied runners haven’t been so fortunate. Chris Waller’s Fangirl (Sebring) ($6 out to $7) will have to navigate from…
Trobriand thriving ahead of Sires’ Produce
Fresh from riding Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) to Group One success in Australia last weekend, Opie Bosson will be out to add another elite-level victory to his record at Awapuni on Saturday, when he partners Trobriand (Kermadec) for Mark Walker in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). After three wins in succession to start his career, Trobriand has played second-fiddle to unbeaten stablemate Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) in his past two outings. The son of Kermadec finished third in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) and was…
Kersley gunning for Kiwi Group One
Fred Kersley will tick New Zealand off his bucket list this weekend when he fulfils a long-held ambition to ride here. The Melbourne-based jockey has jumped at the opportunity to travel outside of Australia for the first time, enticed by a book of mounts at Awapuni on Saturday that includes last-start winner Aprilia in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The U S Navy Flag filly is trained by Andrew Forsman, whose invitation to partner the two-year-old was quickly accepted by Kersley. “I’ve been pretty keen to…