A step-up in class was not a problem for Sacred Command (NZ) (Epaulette) after the son of Epaulette made it back-to-back wins in the S$70,000 Class 3 race over 1600m at Kranji on Saturday. Bred in New Zealand by Vern and Margaret Trillo he was sold by Valachi Downs at the 2019 Karaka Yearling Sale for $190,000 to Tony Pike for owners Raffles Racing. He got a win and four placings from 8 starts before transferring to trainer Chris Waller in Australia where he got another couple of wins. “He…
Month: June 2023
Thurlow excited for Whiskey Tango
Trainer Bill Thurlow is excited about the future with promising jumper Whiskey Tango (NZ) (Proisir) following his dominant victory in the Taumaranui Racing Club @ Te Rapa 29/7 Steeples (3900m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The five-year-old gelding was runner-up at Trentham in his first Steeplechase outing last month under Aaron Kuru and he reunited with the visiting hoop on Saturday, with punters backing the formidable duo into equal money favouritism. Kuru was positive out of the gates with the son of Proisir and the pair were left untouched upfront,…
Elle enjoys her travel
Cambridge mare Enchanted Elle (NZ) (Jakkalberry) has seen a fair stretch of the North Island over the last week, but that proved no concern at Awapuni on Saturday when she powered away to a decisive win in the New World Churton Park Parliamentary Handicap (2200m). The daughter of Jakkalberry had placed at Ruakaka last weekend and trainer Shaun Phelan was keen to back her up at Awapuni, and his judgment proved spot on. Apprentice jockey Toni Davies kept her charge handy to the speed throughout and the pair pounced on…
Milou poised for debut at Addington
By Mike Love, Harness News Desk Nick Le Lievre heads to Addington today with high hopes around his two chances. In race 2 Milou ($2.40FF) has her debut after showing glimpses of talent at recent trials which included a strong second to Friday night’s promising subsequent maiden winner Point Break. “She’s come through the trial really nicely. She’s been thoroughly professional. “She’s a big filly, so we’ve taken our time with her. I’m hoping she will develop into an Oaks filly later in the season. I’m expecting her to be…
Bargain buy goes back-to-back at Invercargill
By Jonny Turner Brookies Player again showed what a bargain purchase has been when he continued his brilliantly consistent form at Ascot Park on Saturday. The four-year-old made it back-to-back victories in Invercargill when spearing along the inner to score for trainers Ross and Chris Wilson and driver Max Hill. Almost two years ago, Brookies Player arrived at the Wilson stable as an unraced two-year-old who was unable to pace. Chris Wilson purchased the horse for just $1100 from the online auction house gavelhouse.com and the pacer has returned more…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 18, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, June 18 will feature eight 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 Bendigo, Port Macquarie & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – June 18, 2023 Bendigo Racing Tips Port Macquarie 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…
Talented Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson celebrates 50th win
Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson is all smiles as she returns to the mounting yard after winning aboard the Chloe Baxter-trained Swing With Junior at Fannie Bay in May. She only started her career in the saddle in April last year, but Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson celebrated her 50th career win at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The 19-year-old, who had the distinction of winning her first race in her debut appearance when she saluted on Pointo’s Pick for Top End trainer and her master Tayarn Halter, achieved the milestone in the…
Ballarat race tips, best bets & quaddie picks | June 19, 2023
What Ballarat Synthetic Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Monday, June 19, 2023 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The synthetic track at the Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Monday afternoon where a bumper nine-race program is scheduled. Winter will have well and truly hit on raceday, with a top of nine degrees and persistent showers forecast for Ballarat. It could pay to be up on speed to avoid the kickback throughout the day, which commences…
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Regal Lion claims Ipswich Cup
Former Kiwi Regal Lion (NZ) (Jakkalberry) showed terrific fight to land the Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) on Saturday for trainer Annabel Neasham. The four-year-old son of Jakkalberry travelled midfield for much of the contest, with the tempo dictated by stablemate Numerian (Holy Roman Emperor) ($4). But the less fancied Regal Lion ($21) was put into the race at the right time by jockey Ben Thompson, making a looping run before the home turn and was brave to the line when challenged by Desert Icon (Sea The Stars). “Ben brought Regal Lion…