Month: June 2023

Vow And Declare ridden by John Allen winning the 2022 Zipping Classic at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Caulfield Racecourse is edging closer to its return to raceday action, following a set of jumpouts held on Tuesday morning. Racing has not been held at Caulfield since November 26, 2022, when the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) helped bring to a close another Melbourne Spring Carnival. A full-scale upgrade to the track has been conducted, including the construction of an inner track. As part of the $300 million redevelopment…

Wellington was given a leisurely hit-out. Richard Gibson has declared “it’s all systems go” for Wellington to embark on a Royal Ascot tilt next week after Hong Kong’s reigning Champion Sprinter cruised through a 1000m turf trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Preparing for the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) on June 24, Wellington finished half a length behind Beauty Charge in third place while clocking 57.94s under Alexis Badel, who kept the four-time Group 1 winner under restraint throughout the hit-out. The performance delighted Gibson,…

Allan Sharrock is eyeing the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with his promising stayer Ladies Man. Photo Credit: Race Images- Peter Rubery New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will escape New Zealand’s winter chill for a couple of weeks as he heads to North America for a well-deserved break, and he is looking forward to welcoming back some of his stable stars on his return. “I’m heading to America and then Hawaii on the way home. Emma’s (Davies, partner) been over there for a while,” Sharrock said. He will get a…

Abu Dhabi will resume his jumping career this weekend. Photo: Trish Dunell Abu Dhabi will be back doing what he does best when he steps out at Te Rapa on Saturday. The seven-year-old has been extensively tried without success as a flat proposition, but last year he found fame and fortune over the smaller fences for Byerley Park trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy. Abu Dhabi ended his campaign with a memorable victory in the Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) and will resume his jumping career this weekend. “We’re pretty happy with…

Wiremu Pinn is eyeing a permanent move across the Tasman. Photo: Race Images Wiremu Pinn is eyeing a permanent move across the Tasman following his meteoric rise amongst Melbourne’s jockey ranks. The Kiwi apprentice is currently on a three-month stint in Victoria, but he is already looking to extend his time after just a few weeks. Pinn showed his talent when scoring his first metropolitan treble at Sandown last Saturday and he added a further win to his Australian tally when guiding home the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Greyt Mumma…

What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Thursday, June 15, 2023 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Provincial racing heads to Wyong on Thursday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the surface is listed as a Soft 6 at the time of writing, we’re expecting a significant upgrade prior to the first race kicking off at 12:05pm AEST. Best Bet: Mr…