Month: May 2023

Vale James Harrington

Editor BOAY

It is with deep sadness that Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) advises of the passing of 64-year-old trainer James Harrington following a medical incident at the Warragul race meeting last night. GRV and the entire greyhound racing community extend our heartfelt condolences to James’ family, friends and colleagues on the sad news of his passing. GRV and the Warragul Greyhound Racing Club are working together to offer support to the family and the wider greyhound racing community affected by this news. Members of the greyhound racing industry, and their families are…

‘Shima’ line continues to shine

Editor BOAY

Superbly-related littermates Shima Shadow and Shima Dream are both favourites to continue the promising start to their careers in Premier Racing at The Meadows on Saturday night. Shima Shadow (box 1) is $2 with Sportsbet for race 2 (6.44pm) and Shima Dream (box 2) heads betting on the seventh event (8.26pm) at $2.50. The ‘Shima’ siblings, trained by Tom Dailly, are younger half-brothers to former superstar sprinter Shima Shine, a dual Group 1 winner and Victorian Greyhound Of The Year in 2020/21. “They do remind me a bit of Shima…

Rogerson has an eye to the future with stable stars

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Sharp ‘N’ Smart has returned to the Tuhikaramea stables of Graeme and Debbie Rogerson. Photo: Trish Dunell Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart returned to the Tuhikaramea stables of Graeme and Debbie Rogerson on Friday as he prepares for a lucrative four-year-old season. The son of Redwood is a three-time Group One winner with the best part of $3 million in prizemoney and returns after a spell following his fourth placing in the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) which was contested on a heavy track. “He looks a real horse. He…

Bionic Chance honoured in fillies race at Addington tonight

NZHarnessNews

With the running of the first ever Woodlands Stud Bionic Chance Bracelet for the two-year-olds at Addington tonight we thought we’d look at the record-breaking filly the race is named after. By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Four words sum up Bionic Chance, according to Lindsay Kerslake. “She had incredible speed.” Kerslake was heavily involved with the star filly. His parents Alister and Betty co-bred the daughter of Majestic Chance, with Alister both the trainer and driver when she won debut at Waimate on Dec 14, 1985. He would…

Race day return for Bob Butt at Addington tonight

NZHarnessNews

by Jonny Turner Bob’s back at Addington on Friday night. Bob Butt will make his highly anticipated return from back surgery to link up with a strong team from his own stable entered on the 10-race card. Butt’s first drive back from his injury lay off looks a good one in Brilliant Lulu. The three-year-old has trialled well leading into her debut in race 3. Though she’s likely to start at short odds, punters shouldn’t expect her to automatically zoom to the front from barrier 1. “She has trialled up…

McGowan goes back to back at Cambridge

NZHarnessNews

By Michael Guerin David McGowan didn’t enjoy the kind of celebration you might expect after equalling his best driving season in 23 years at Cambridge on Thursday night. McGowan, who trains in partnership with wife Clare, made it two driving wins on consecutive Thursdays at Cambridge when Olegro was too good in the maiden trot. That followed McGowan reining Castana to win at the same venue last week and those two driving successes equal McGowan’s best season in the cart since 1999. Back then McGowan drove four winners and while…

Hannan back in race for apprentices’ title

NZRacingDesk

Kelsey Hannan is desperate to make up for lost time and will have a number of opportunities to further her cause at Te Rapa on Saturday. The 20-year-old has a strong book of seven rides to continue her return from a lengthy break after breaking a wrist in a fall at Riccarton in February. At that time, Hannan had ridden 49 winners to sit fifth on the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership and was nine clear in the race for the apprentices’ crown. Now in eighth spot on the senior ladder,…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 19, 2023

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Horse Racing on Friday, May 19 will feature six 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 Cranbourne. Friday Racing Tips – May 19, 2023 Cranbourne 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 May 19, 2023 check out our…

Purdon with two leading chances in “Dad’s race”

NZHarnessNews

By Michael Guerin Normally the name of a race has very little to do with the result but that may not be the case in the Roy Purdon Memorial at Alexandra Park tonight. The $45,000 feature is the final lead-up to next Friday’s Auckland Cup and lead-up races to Group 1s can be dangerous for punters as the driving tactics are often conservative as nobody wants to give their horse a gutbuster a week out from the more lucrative target. That could have been especially prevalent tonight as the pacing…

‘Boy’ and ‘Baby’ claim Sandown spoils

Editor BOAY

Amron Boy claimed his second Group 1 trophy and Baby Jaycee celebrated an overdue G1 breakthrough on a memorable night of racing at Sandown Park on Thursday. After brilliantly winning the G1 Silver Chief at The Meadows in December, Amron Boy, trained by Brooke and Jamie Ennis, added the $160,500 Sportsbet Harrison-Dawson (515m) to his resume. Amron Boy started $2.30 favourite from box two, despite finishing second in his heat behind G3 Launching Pad winner Trooper Tears, the $4.80 second elect. Amron Boy began sweetly, and the writing was on…