A strong Kiwi connection will be at play this Saturday at Flemington when New Zealand-bred three-year-old Artzino pairs with star apprentice Wiremu Pinn in the Sir Henry Bolte Handicap (2000m). Artzino finished third fresh-up over 1600m at Sandown in late May for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr after being held up in the home straight and closed strongly to the line behind Elkington Road. Kent Jnr said the gelding was in great order and had come through his gallop well on Thursday at Cranbourne. “Artzino is a nice…
Month: June 2023
Walker extends lead at Awapuni
Te Akau’s Mark Walker extended his unassailable lead in New Zealand Trainers’ Premiership when scoring a double at Awapuni’s synthetic meeting on Friday. Redsheis kicked off proceedings when taking out the Whisker Forestry Maiden (1200m), while Stonybreck won the Whisker Forestry (1200m) a race later. Stonybreck’s victory took Walker to 190 wins for the season, far exceeding New Zealand’s previous domestic record of 160, set by former Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards in 2020/21. “It was a really good fresh-up effort and a lovely, intelligent ride by Parmar (Niranjan Parmar,…
Sha Tin races preview & best bets | Sunday, June 18
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, June 18, 2023 First Race 4pm HKT (6pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes Hong Kong racing is back to its regular Sunday twilight spot after a rare Saturday meeting last weekend, and this time has served up a massive 11-race program at Sha Tin. The rail is in the C+3 position and the testing conditions look ready to continue with thunderstorms forecast throughout the weekend. We’re likely to be racing on a yielding…
Port Macquarie racing preview & quaddie tips | Wauchope Cup Day
What Wauchope Cup Day Where Port Macquarie Race Club – 283 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 When Sunday, June 18, 2023 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Country racing heads to the Mid North Coast of NSW on Sunday afternoon, as Wauchope Cup Day has been relocated to Port Macquarie due to the state of the track. The feature race on the program has drawn a strong field of 14 gallopers, and with a total of 120 acceptances for the meeting, it’s sure to be a cracking day of…
Punt Drunk: RV Stewards in the bin due to Wiremu Pinn
Despite no Group 1 racing this weekend, the belligerent staff at Punk Drunk WILL 100% be having a bet this weekend. First though, lets have a look at the week that was. Young gun Wiremu Pinn has caught the headlines due to an admin error, New Zealand Racing finally comes to party in terms of Stakes money and all eyes will be on Royal Ascot next week for arguably one of the best Racing Carnivals in the world. Buckle up and make sure to sledge your English friends throughout the…
First hat-trick for for White
by Mike Love, Harness News Desk Cambridge trainer Matthew White dominated at Alexandra Park last night when he trained and drove a hat-trick of winners. This was White’s first hat-trick of wins, in his fourth season of training. “Feels really good. I thought they’d go well, but didn’t expect them to win.” The first win of the hat-trick was in race two with Sweet Lou gelding Over The Top. The gelding started favourite on debut at Cambridge, only to run into trouble. However, last night White settled back, and let…
Green Light On | Episode 145 – The Meadows form plus Craig Burns
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. James also caught up with trainer Craig Burns. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Ep 145 – Craig Burns and plenty of Meadows chat! Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Bendigo racing preview & quaddie tips | Sunday, June 18
What Bendigo Races Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Sunday, June 18, 2023 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Bendigo Jockey Club is set to host a competitive eight-race program on Sunday afternoon, with the track rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances. Following a fair amount of traffic on the inside portion of the track, the rail comes out 8m the entire circuit, which suggests being on-speed will be no disadvantage. Racing is set to commence at 11:50am AEST. Best…
Flaming Rabbit out to enhance global resume at Sha Tin
Douglas Whyte is enjoying a productive campaign with 36 wins. Having bypassed the Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) at the beginning of this month with Flaming Rabbit, trainer Douglas Whyte has instead opted to prime the Time Test colt for Sunday at Sha Tin. “I took him out of the Lion Rock Trophy – he was just too far out of the handicap and this is the next available race. “He’s held his form, I just gave him a barrier trial at Happy Valley to blow the cobwebs…
Artzino primed for staying assignment
Artzino (outside) winning his maiden at Sandown. Photo: Morgan Hancock (Racing Photos) A strong Kiwi connection will be at play this Saturday at Flemington when New Zealand-bred three-year-old Artzino pairs with star apprentice Wiremu Pinn. Artzino finished third fresh-up over 1600m at Sandown in late May for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr after being held up in the home straight and closed strongly to the line behind Elkington Road. Kent Jnr said the gelding was in great order and had come through his gallop well on Thursday at…