By Michael Guerin Punters are used to superstar driver Zachary Butcher being the man to follow in the sulky at Cambridge but that extend to the training ranks tonight. Butcher has his usual handy book of drives but one of the members of his small stable in Sharkies Girl (R4, No.1) also looks hard to beat. She has won on the Waikato track before and has had no luck lately for a variety of reasons, a bad barrier last start, copping early pressure in a hard-run 2200m the start before.…
Month: April 2023
Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | Saturday, April 29
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Saturday, April 29, 2023 First Race 11:35am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing returns to the Hillside track at Sandown once again on Saturday afternoon with a monster 10-race program set down for decision. Following the abandonment of Flemington’s program on ANZAC Day, the Listed VRC St Leger and Listed ANZAC Day Stakes accompany the Listed Anniversary Vase this weekend. With perfect weather forecast, we expect to be racing on a Good 4 throughout the day with…
Philosophical Montgomerie eyes another Queen of the Desert
Port Augusta trainer Trevor Montgomerie with Alice Springs apprentice Dakota-Lee Gillett after the pair teamed up to win with four-year-old mare Fluffy Buffy Feet at Pioneer Park earlier this month. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography After 10 wins on his first visit to Alice Springs last year, Port Augusta trainer Trevor Montgomerie has once again enjoyed his time in the Red Centre despite posting just three wins. Festival Of Light, an eight-year-old gelding, got the cash over 1400m (BM76) on February 18 with Casey Hunter on board, while four-year-old mare Fluffy…
HRNZ announcement – Gary Woodham
Harness Racing New Zealand Chief Executive Gary Woodham will be taking a short leave of absence, after suffering a medical event at work yesterday. After undergoing surgery at Christchurch Hospital, Gary’s condition has stabilised over the last 24 hours. He’s expected to return home over the weekend. In Gary’s absence General Manager Corporate Services Liz Bishop will be responsible for all operational and financial matters and General Manager – Racing Catherine McDonald will deal with everything racing-related. Our thoughts go out to Gary and his family and we ask everyone…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 27, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, April 27 will feature five 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 Pakenham. Thursday Racing Tips – April 27, 2023 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 27, 2023 check out our…
Karis Teetan lauds Howdeepisyourlove after Happy Valley triumph
Howdeepisyourlove fights hard. Karis Teetan lavished rich praise on Howdeepisyourlove after John Size’s talented three-year-old capped a stunning debut season by overcoming difficulty to win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Securing a HK$1 million PPG Bonus in addition to HK$1.5 million in prize money, the Deep Field gelding slotted his fourth win of the season, clocking 1:08.82 in defying Rock Ya Heart by a neck in a pulsating finale to the card. “He had a bit of interference in the run today when he was forced to go down…
South Coast Arden has first outing across the Tasman
By Adam Hamilton The early signs are very promising for former star Kiwi pacer South Coast Arden in his new home. Now with Paul Fitzpatrick in NSW, South Coast Arden made his first public appearance since leaving Brent Mangos’ NZ barn when he trialled at Menangle midweek. “He had a nice run in behind the leader and won the trial,” Fitzpatrick said. “Gavin (Fitzpatrick) said he felt good and did it comfortably. “They only went a 1min54sec mile but that’s about what we wanted because it was his first trial…
Rosehill return ideal for Cotehele
John O’Shea will have just one runner at Rosehill but he is hoping that will be all he needs to come away with a winner. The Randwick horseman saddles up Cotehele (NZ) (Tavistock) in the Kerrie Borger Handicap (1400m) on Saturday and if the four-year-old performs to expectations, he could back-up in the A$500,000 The Coast (1600m) at Gosford seven days later. “We’re thinking we’ll get through Saturday then I wouldn’t be averse to backing him up in The Coast,” O’Shea said. “He should run a mile off his pedigree…
De Sousa pins FWD QEII Cup hopes on Money Catcher
Silvestre de Sousa believes Money Catcher (NZ) (Ferlax) has the potential to scale horse racing’s pinnacle. Twice victorious at Group Three level in Hong Kong, Money Catcher finished third in the 2022 Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m) and also in February’s Gr.1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) – form around Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) and Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) that De Sousa hopes can one day transform into Group One glory for trainer Frankie Lor’s charge. “He’s been quite consistent, but I think he is going to hit the…
Ballarat win sets Bitcoin on Derby path
Kiwi three-year-old Bitcoin (NZ) (Tarzino) made a good impression at his Australian debut when winning the Brandt Maiden Plate (2000m) at Ballarat on Wednesday for new trainer Lindsey Smith. The son of Tarzino had been placed twice from four starts for Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman, including a third placing in the Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m), after which he was partially sold to Spicer Thoroughbreds. After finishing down the track in a muddling-run Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m), connections elected to bypass the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and focus on a…