The powerful Te Akau operation already has hopes the Mark Walker-trained What You Wish For (NZ) (Embellish) can match the racing highlight of his sire. The juvenile is by Cambridge Stud stallion Embellish, who was victorious in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and his son took an early winning step toward Riccarton with victory in the Thank You Resource For Your Help in The Community 2YO (1300m) at Hastings on Saturday. “He’s a beautiful animal with a big heart and he’s going to grow into a lovely three-year-old,”…
Month: April 2023
Puketiro continues golden run
Exciting filly Puketiro (NZ) (Savabeel) continued her fine run of form at Te Rapa on Saturday when comfortably accounting for her opposition in the Tuatahi First Fibre 3YO (1200m). The Mark Walker-trained filly settled in just behind the speed for jockey Vinnie Colgan and showed her superior turn of foot in the closing stages when dashing between runners to record a 3-1/4 length victory over stablemate I Choose You (I Am Invincible). It was the third win from four starts for the daughter of Savabeel, who carries the gold and…
James and Wellwood thwarted fitting weekend result by a nose
A mere nose separated Roger James and Robert Wellwood from a perfect result on what was still a successful weekend for the Cambridge training duo. James travelled south to Hastings with in-form stable runners Pinion (NZ) (Pins) and Avalene (NZ) (Vadamos) for the first Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. fixture since the region was inundated by Cyclone Gabrielle in mid-February. He was on a dual mission, however, with his intention to confirm on Saturday how the six-figure flood relief fund he and associates had raised would be allocated. “We had done…
Allen makes winning start to riding career
Apprentice jockey Jessica Allen made the perfect start to her riding career at Te Rapa on Saturday when notching up her first win aboard Aotea Lad (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Traffic Management Waikato LTD 1400. It was Allen’s first day of race riding and she was quietly confident of a bold performance from the Group Two winner, having tasted success aboard the gelding at the trials last month. “It was really exciting to get that first win,” Allen said. “He was the one I was the most excited about riding…
Alice Springs betting preview & best bets | Monday 17/4/2023
What 2023 Alice Springs Cup Carnival – Day 2 Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Monday, April 17, 2023 First Race 12:34pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes After Saturday’s wash out, Day 2 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival takes place on Monday with $194,300 up for grabs on the seven-event program. The $50,000 NT Guineas (1600m) is the feature, but looking ahead to the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) and $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on April 30 the $26,300 Ladbrokes Racing Club Handicap (1900m) and $30,000…
Alice Springs Cup Carnival to continue on Monday
Extensive repairs to the dirt surface at Pioneer Park took place on Sunday as the Alice Springs Turf Club prepares for its re-scheduled meeting on Monday after Day 2 of the 2023 Cup Carnival on Saturday was called off following heavy rain due to former tropical Cyclone Ilsa. Picture: Mark Summers Thankfully, the weather has cleared and Day 2 of the Alice Springs Turf Club’s Cup Carnival will take place at Pioneer Park on Monday. The meeting was set down for Saturday, but was called off around 10.30am due to…
Battle of the Bush turns back the clock
Moscini ready for the Battle of the Bush after qualifying at Goondiwindi Photo:: Kristy Banks Age will not weary him. The 12-year-old Hard Stride lined up for start number 122 and booked his place in the Battle of the Bush, taking out the Gympie qualifier on Saturday. Based in Toowoomba for trainer Jason Judge the Street Sense gelding made it 18 career wins under Minonette Kennedy, claiming the spoils by half a length. Kennedy said before the race that the elder campaigner had the track record to show what he…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 16, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, April 16 will feature eight meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Geraldton & Pakenham. Sunday Racing Tips – April 16, 2023 Geraldton Racing Tips Pakenham 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 bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April…
McKendry looking forward to renewing old rivalries at Methven
by Jonny Turner Maurice McKendry has more than one advantage heading into the Three Wise Men series at Methven on Sunday. McKendry, Tony Herlihy and Ricky May make up the trio dubbed the Three Wise Men of New Zealand harness racing who will go head-to-head in a six-race driving series. Born and raised in Methven, McKendry started his incredible harness career in the region. “I did a lot of training around the track when I was starting out, so I know it pretty well.” “Though it was on the old…
Selections | Methven
Trottech’s selections for Methven today. Race TrottechForm Analyst Race 112.00pm 12 The Ivy League6 Tilthesunsets8 Sandfly Bay13 Gold Nugget Race 212.25pm 8 Ideal Katch14 Pacific Clipper12 Shapely3 Zara Tindall Race 312.50pm 3 Amazing Me6 Sweet Spirit8 Choco Lou1 Archie Race 41.15pm 12 Janarty2 Sophia Bromac6 Peraki Reactor8 Nyla Race 51.40pm 3 Izia7 Rachmaninov9 Lucky Way5 Take After Me Race 62.15pm 7 Franco Sinatra6 Bluto4 Borrisokane8 Old Time Rock N Roll Race 72.40pm 8 Beach Ball6 She’s Tough2 Jimmy James Maguire7 Artatac Race 83.05pm…