Harness Racing New Zealand Chief Executive Gary Woodham has now left hospital, and is recovering at home. Gary has made good progress since undergoing surgery on Wednesday after having a medical event at work. He would like to thank the many well wishers who have been in touch over the last few days. He is also very grateful to the first responders and others who came to his aid during what was a very difficult time. In Gary’s absence General Manager Corporate Services Liz Bishop will be responsible for all…
Month: May 2023
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 01 May 2023
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Brierly chase sees return of Riding High
Henry Dwyer is looking forward to the jumps return of Riding High (NZ) (Raise The Flag) who will contest the first feature race of the Warrnambool May Carnival. The three-day meeting kicks off on Tuesday with the Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) the feature of the opening day. It will be a little over 12 months since Riding High last raced over jumps, winning a 3500m steeplechase at Pakenham on April 18. “He won his first start over jumps last season at Pakenham, and he hung in badly late, so we thought there might have been something amiss,” Dwyer said. “He pulled-up with a…
Ucalledit stays home for Sunshine Coast trip
Missing a start in The Archer (1300m) will see Ucalledit (NZ) (Zacinto) run in a Stakes race at the Sunshine Coast. A shorter trip for a Stakes race closer to home rather than extended travel to Rockhamptonwill see Ucalleditrun at the Sunshine Coast. Trainer Kris Lees has elected to start Ucalledit in the Listed ATC Cup (1200m) on Saturday after the gelding was an emergency in The Archer at Rockhampton on Sunday while also an acceptor in The Fitzroy Open (1300m) at that meeting. “It was probably more suitable that we didn’t have to travel him another six hours,” Lees said. “So, he’s going to the Sunshine Coast for the Listed 1200m race which will be a…
HRNZ Liaison – “it’s about upping communication to everyone”
In what is a first, Harness Racing New Zealand has created a position of HRNZ Liaison, with former registration and racing assistant Cameron Kirkwood to take up the role immediately. “Liaison is not a fancy job description but it is exactly what it says,” says Kirkwood, “it’s all about upping the communication to everyone – licence holders, clubs, owners, punters, everyone involved in the sport.” The liaison job aims to : – Help HRNZ communicate better with its owners, breeders, licence holders– Update licence-holders on what and where their horses…
Happy Valley HK racing preview & best bets | May 3, 2023
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, May 3, 2023 First Race 6:45pm HKT (8:45pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes After an incredible day of racing at Sha Tin on Champions Day over the weekend, we look forward for another terrific program out of Happy Valley this Wednesday with nine races to sink our teeth into. The rail is in the A position for the meeting and punters should be prepared for a fair surface for racing. The weather looks…
Canterbury racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, May 3
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Wednesday, May 3, 2023 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Canterbury Park on Wednesday afternoon for a quickfire seven-race program. The track is currently listed as a Heavy 8; however, with some clear weather forecast over the coming days, we’re expecting an upgrade into the Soft range. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, with racing set to get underway at 12:45pm AEST. Best Bet: Vomo Island We’re excited by…
Alford and Gath recognised at Horse of the Year awards
By Adam Hamilton Two of the greats of Australian harness racing, Chris Alford and Andy Gath, were honoured at the Victorian Horse of the Year Awards. Alford, who turns 55 this month and is rapidly closing in on a Down Under record 8000 career wins, was awarded the Gordon Rothacker Medal for distinguished and sustained service to the industry. “I can’t remember the last time I cried, but I have tonight … it’s just such a surprise,” Alford said. In a lovely touch, organisers had Alford’s mum and three children…
Triple G wins again – “think he’s up there with the good ones”
by Dave Di Somma Harness News Desk It was the Johnny and Jimmy show at Rangiora yesterday. The in-form John Dunn led the way with four wins on the 10 race programme while Jim Curtin chimed in with a double. In what was a top day for Diamond Racing, Robert and Jenna Dunn trained three winners. Howling Wolf cleared out to a two and half length victory in the Anne Thompson Memorial Graduation Mobile Pace (Heat 1), Triple G was impressive in the Kotare Downs Rangiora 3YO Stakes Mobile Pace…
Warrnambool racing preview & quaddie tips | 3/5/2023
What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Wednesday, May 3, 2023 First Race 11:20am AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Listed Wangoom Handicap is the headline act on Wednesday’s 10-race program for Day 2 of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. With overnight rain forecast on Tuesday and leading into Wednesday morning, it would be no surprise to see us racing on a Soft 7 or Heavy 8 by the time the card kicks off at 11:20am AEST. Wangoom Handicap Top Tip: Frankie Pinot The…