Month: May 2023

Romantic Warrior wins the Hong Kong Cup (Group 1, 2000m) at Sha Tin Racecourse today for trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald. Prize money for the 2023 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) will be worth an unprecedented HK$118 million as the December showpiece meeting continues to host the world’s richest Group 1 turf races over 1200m, 1600m and 2000m. The Group 1 Hong Kong Cup – the jurisdiction’s richest race – receives a 5.9% increase to HK$36 million, the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) is boosted by 8.3%…

Enchanted Elle will contest the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Shaun Phelan’s first visit to the Warrnambool carnival didn’t go as planned and the Cambridge horseman is keen on a return to tend to unfinished business. The country’s reigning champion jumps jockey had unplaced rides on the opening day last Tuesday aboard Not Usual Dream and Johnny Buccaneer in maiden hurdle events and on Abacus in the Brierly Steeplechase (3450m). The following day, he suffered a nasty fall from the Andrew Bobbin-trained Mighty…

Staphanos parading at Novara Park. Photo: supplied Luigi Muollo’s Novara Park Stud near Cambridge will stand four stallions this season, spear-headed by exciting young stallion Staphanos at $15,000 + GST. The son of Deep Impact is the sire of Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) winner Pignan from his first crop, with the Lisa Latta-trained filly carrying all the traits of her Group One performed sire. “Lisa Latta and Joe Doyle (jockey) both said that she was the toughest filly there. That’s what Staphanos puts into his horses and…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Wednesday, May 10, 2023 First Race 7:15pm HKT (9:15pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes Hong Kong racing heads to Sha Tin on Wednesday night for a ultra-competitive eight-race program on the all-weather circuit. It comes after torrential rain hit the course on Sunday afternoon; however, we should be in for much more favourable conditions on Wednesday evening. It’s one of the rare Sha Tin meetings during the week, so let’s see if we can…

What Randwick-Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, May 10, 2023 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racings heads to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and although we currently have a Soft 6 track listed for race-day, we’re expecting an upgrade into the Good range prior to the first race at 12:50pm AEST. Best Bet at Randwick-Kensington: Naval College Naval College impressed on Australian debut for…

Kylie Williams rode Miss Tavi to victory on Saturday. Photo: Race Images CHCH (Ajay Berry) In-form jockey Kylie Williams believes a pair of last-start winners represents her best chances of success at the Riverton fixture on Wednesday. The popular Christchurch-based horsewoman will be looking to Zambezi Zipper and Rosy Clark for repeat performances. Trained by Kelvin and Aimee Tyler, Zambezi Zipper produced a solid staying effort over 2200m at Wingatui at the end of last month and a similar effort from the Highly Recommended mare will see her a leading…

What Ballarat Synthetic Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Tuesday, May 9, 2023 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Ballarat Turf Club is set to host their first synthetic track meeting of the year with an eight-race program set down for decision on Tuesday afternoon. A typical 12 degree with the odd shower is forecast, but we expect the track to play fairly, with the first race jumping at 1pm AEST. Below are our Ballarat race tips, best bets and quaddie…