By Michael Guerin Those hoping for a twist in the tale of the $1million Race by Grins got their wish when No Matter Wat was the surprise last invite on Tuesday. The New Zealand Oaks winner, who was barely out of maidens six months ago, has secured the last of the 10 slots for the race and will automatically draw barrier 1 in the 2200m mobile at Cambridge on April 14. In a bonus for The Race she will be driven by New Zealand’s most successful ever reinsman Tony Herlihy.…
Month: April 2023
Douglas eyes Easter repeat
Twenty-one years after winning the Group 1 Golden Easter Egg with Carlisle Jack, Bob Douglas once again finds himself with the favourite for NSW’s most prestigious race. In 2002, Carlisle Jack claimed a breakthrough G1 triumph in the Easter Egg and veteran Heathcote mentor Douglas is optimistic about an historic repeat with Baby Jaycee at Wentworth Park this Saturday night. “It’s like going back in a time machine,” 74-year-old Douglas said. “When I say Baby Jaycee is a miniature version of Carlisle Jack, that’s exactly what she is! “When I…
Doyle commits to full New Zealand season for 2023-24
Irish jockey Joe Doyle. Photo: Trish Dunell Irish jockey Joe Doyle is heading home after breaking through for his first Group One victory, but he’ll be back in July to have a go at a full New Zealand season. Doyle has been a popular addition to the New Zealand jockey ranks since his arrival in mid-November. He sits 29th on the premiership with 19 wins, but more importantly he’s scored three black-type victories and is one of just 15 riders whose mounts have earned more than $1 million for the…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 4, 2023
Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 4 will feature four 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 Kembla Grange. Tuesday Racing Tips – April 4, 2023 Kembla Grange 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 4, 2023 check…
Heavyweight support for maiden trotter in Timaru
by Jonny Turner Bob Butt has been around harness racing too long to get too confident about his first starter at Timaru today in Fight For Freedom. The full brother to Heavyweight Hero will make his debut for the Butt stable in race 2 at Phar Lap Raceway. If early betting on the race is anything to go by, the three-year-old is a huge winning threat. Punters snapped up the horse’s $2.30 early quote and he was quickly moved into $1.55 odds. Though Butt has a decent opinion of the…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 April 2023
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Red-letter day for Waikato Stud
It was a red-letter day for leading thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud on Saturday following the elite-level success of two of their graduates at Randwick. I Wish I Win kicked off the celebrations when putting in an eye-catching effort to win the Gr.1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) by half a length. Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick wasn’t trackside on Saturday but was in full voice as he cheered home his horse from across the Tasman. “One of my off-farm passions is hunting,” Chittick told RadioTAB. “Harry, my son, and I were…
Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning
Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni on Saturday. It was another bold effort by the Pride Of Dubai gelding, one of the better three-year-olds in what has proven to be a deep crop. He managed to eke out victory in the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) but otherwise has had to settle for second in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m), third in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m),…
Ipswich racing preview, best bets & quaddie tips | April 5, 2023
What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Wednesday, April 5, 2023 First Race 12:32pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing will return to Ipswich Turf Club this Wednesday afternoon for a nine-race metropolitan program. The track is currently rated a Good 4, and with no rain on the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, we expect to be racing on a perfect surface. The rail will be in the +10m position for the entire circuit, which will heavily favour leaders and on-speed runners. The first…
Hawkesbury racing tips, quaddie & odds | Wednesday, April 5
What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Wednesday, April 5, 2023 First Race 1:25pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Metropolitan racing will be held at Hawkesbury Race Club on Wednesday afternoon, and it looks to be a strong seven-race program. The rail is out +5m between the 1100m and 450m, then +3m from the 450m to the winning post. We’re set to be racing on Heavy 9 conditions, and with more rain predicted leading into race-day, we think it’s set to remain in that…