An emotion-charged Johnathan Parkes notched a significant milestone at Awapuni on Saturday with four wins to his name including the day’s feature, the Listed Rangitikei Cup (1550m) aboard venerable winter galloper Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed). It was a day to savour for Parkes, who began the race meeting with 998 career wins, and he wasted little time in setting out after his long-stated goal of 1000 career wins. Parkes resumed riding last month after a six-month break from racing after becoming stale from wasting, and has returned more driven…
Month: May 2023
Pinn signs off with Awapuni four-timer
A four-win bag at Awapuni on Saturday has provided a confident platform for talented apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn to launch the next chapter in his burgeoning career. Having spent the latest phase of his indentures in Matamata with Daniel Miller, on Monday the 24-year-old will head to Melbourne and continue his apprenticeship with Cranbourne trainer Michael Kent senior. With a tally of 171 wins since first showing his ability in the saddle in 2018, Pinn has long outridden his claim in New Zealand, however under Australian racing rules he is…
Aussie News – May 21
By Adam Hamilton Trotting guru Chris Lang had a plan and executed it superbly. Lang felt he had former top young Kiwi trotter Ultimate Stride back to his best and drove him accordingly, to stunningly upset glamour mare Queen Elida in the free-for-all at Melton last night. Once he found the front, Lang pinched a cosy lead time and 30.6sec first quarter before letting Ultimate Stride really roll along in front. He went 57.9sec from the 1200-400m, making Queen Elida really have to chase hard after giving him a 25m…
Yesberg team yields value at Rangiora
By Mike Love, Harness News Desk Ohoka trainer Trent Yesberg takes a handy team to Rangiora today, including Uptown Funk in the $17,000 Anne Thompson Memorial Graduation final. Uptown Funk, the Art Major three-year-old Art Major gives Yesberg his best chance of the day. Clearing maidens at Rangiora two starts back on May 7th, then backing it up with a solid 7th at Addington last week, Yesberg believes the gelding will assert himself well today. “He’s definitely got the ability to give them a good shake. I’ve always had a…
Invercargill winner Johns Boy – “as honest as the day is long”
By Jonny Turner Johns Boy ran to a deserved victory and a special win for the Crofts family at Ascot Park on Saturday. After competing in several Gold Chip Finals, the trotter charged home late to clinch a well-earned win for trainer Lindsay Veint and driver Andrew Armour. Johns Boy is raced by father and son Barry and Tony Crofts, alongside the estate of the late John Crofts. Barry and Tony Crofts were thrilled to cheer home the trotter named after their late father and grandfather. “It is good, it…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 21, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, May 21 will feature eights 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 Sandown & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – May 21, 2023 Sandown Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) 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…
Alice Lindsay celebrates victory on her return to Fannie Bay
Alice Lindsay heading to the barriers aboard the Ella Clarke-trained Pop Magic at Fannie Bay on Saturday before the four-year-old gelding went on to win its second race in Darwin. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) It has been a long time between drinks, but jockey Alice Lindsay has returned to the winner’s circle in Darwin. The 29-year-old, back in the NT after a stint in her home state of South Australia, booted former NSW four-year-old gelding Pop Magic home for trainer Ella Clarke over 1100m (BM54) on Saturday. Jumping…
Selections | Rangiora
Trottech’s selections for Rangiora today. Race TrottechForm Analyst Race 112.12pm 7 Rush3 Rachmaninov9 Kohli Trouble5 Racey Krusa Race 212.40pm 6 Cant Touch This5 Ambleside Drive13 The Welsh Dragon2 Loch Lomond Race 31.09pm 1 Fernz Goldy12 Atomic Traveller7 Valynda11 Opawa Louie Race 41.34pm 8 Kowhai Sundown3 Brother Love10 Buffy Northstains5 Kink Race 51.59pm 1 Stellar Arden11 Betterwithbling6 Hes Santas Excuse5 Bobby Waterhouse Race 62.24pm 5 Jack Tar6 Artatac4 Champagneandwine3 Santanna Mach Race 72.59pm 10 Eyre I Will2 Kawhi8 Celtic Arden9 Te Rapa Race 83.24pm…
Ballarat race tips, best bets & quaddie picks | May 22, 2023
What Ballarat Synthetic Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Monday, May 22, 2023 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The synthetic track at Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Monday afternoon where an eight-race card is scheduled. As always the track is expected to be in perfect condition, but being up on speed with showers around will be no disadvantage, with horses avoiding the kickback will only be benefited. A competitive day of synthetic racing gets underway…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 21 May 2023
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