New Zealand Bloodstock has announced the appointment of Patrick Cunningham as a Bloodstock Sales Representative, beginning early August. Currently responsible for the sales, accounts and marketing activity of New Zealand Bloodstock’s online subsidiary gavelhouse.com, Cunningham looks to bolster the bloodstock arm of the company where he will be working closely with Bloodstock Sales Manager Kane Jones. “Patrick has been an incredible asset to Haylie (Martin) and the gavelhouse.com arm of the business during the last two years,” New Zealand Bloodstock Managing Director Andrew Seabrook said. “With his background in the…
Month: June 2023
Pertab’s golden run continues
It has been a season to remember for young trainer Kurtis Pertab, but he hasn’t finished winning just yet. The Matamata horseman extended his season’s winning tally to seven from 22 starts when he welcomed back Rhapsody Chic following their victory in the Colin West Panelbeaters 1400 at his local track on Wednesday. The son of Sacred Falls was making his debut for Pertab, who was confident of a bold showing and his gelding duly obliged, running out a three-length victor over Bulleeze One, with a further half-length back to…
Regally-bred trio to debut at New Plymouth
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock is looking forward to stepping out a trio of regally-bred debutants at his home meeting on Thursday. Lazio, a half-brother to multiple Hong Kong Group One winner Lucky Sweynesse, will likely contest the Revital Fertiliser Maiden (1200m). “He won a jumpout impressively this time in, he has also won a trial. He is going to be competitive whatever he runs in, he is a lovely, big horse,” Sharrock said. Sharrock is also excited about the prospects of So Spicee, a full-sister to triple Group One…
JJ Atkins preview, tips & betting strategy | June 10, 2023
What JJ Atkins 2023 Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, June 10, 2023 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions 2YO | Set Weights Visit Ladbrokes The 126th running of the JJ Atkins will take place at Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon, with a near-capacity field of 17 runners expected to do battle over 1600m. With most of the runners in this year’s field going to the mile for the first time, it shapes as a wide-open edition of the premier two-year-old…
Thompson ‘Flying’ high!
One of the most feted trainers in greyhound racing history, Jason Thompson continually soars into the sport’s stratosphere. And in Brisbane on Thursday night, he could once again be ‘Flying’ high! Thompson will launch a two-pronged challenge with rising stars Umberto (Box 1) and Alpha Zulu (Box 5) in the $215,625 Group 2 Sportsbet Flying Amy Classic (520m) – Race 8, 9.10pm – at Albion Park. Both were brilliant heat winners last week – Alpha Zulu (5.57/17.25/29.91sec) and Umberto (5.57/17.12/29.94sec). “Alpha Zulu is a very progressive dog. Every time he…
Green Light On | Episode 142 – Sandown Park form plus Gail Saunders
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat examines Thursday night’s Premier Racing at Sandown Park. James also chatted with trainer Gail Saunders. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Ep 142 – Gail Saunders and 10 at Hq! Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
The Racketeer to line up in Gunsynd Classic
The Racketeer will contest the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Trainer Shaune Ritchie will be on a fact-finding mission with The Racketeer this weekend. The Cambridge conditioner is campaigning the three-year-old gelding in Queensland and will test him over a mile for the first time in the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The son of Proisir showed plenty of promise in his homeland earlier in the season, posting three wins along with a fourth placing behind Cognito…
Dragon Leap thriving ahead of Wayne Wilson
Dragon Leap (pictured) and stablemate Dark Destroyer will contest the Listed Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to pick up a consolation prize this weekend with their two-pronged attack on the Listed Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The stable presented quality gallopers Dragon Leap and Dark Destroyer in the Group 3 BRC Sprint (1350m) at Doomben last month, a ballot exempt race for Saturday’s $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), with Dragon…
Stradbroke Handicap preview & betting strategy | June 10, 2023
What Stradbroke Handicap 2023 Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, June 10, 2023 Prizemoney $3,000,000 Distance 1400m Status Group 1 Conditions Handicap Visit Ladbrokes This Saturday marks the 129th running of the Stradbroke Handicap, with a full field of 18 runners expected to take their place at Eagle Farm. With a massive $3 million on offer, the 1400m feature is considered the premier race of the Queensland Winter Carnival. This year’s edition is shaping to be the best in some time, as the…
Think About It eyeing more Group 1 glory in Stradbroke Handicap
Think About It is a hot favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. Think About It is on the verge of becoming a two-time Group 1 winner and can show his class while ticking off the achievement in the Stradbroke Handicap this Saturday at Eagle Farm. He has won his past six starts and took the spoils in his first Group 1 a fortnight ago in the Kingsford Smith Cup, beating home the Waterhouse & Bott-trained Converge. After travelling just off the pace throughout, he charged home…