Former Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Sherwood Forest (Fastnet Rock) made his first public appearance this year at the Foxton trials on Tuesday and he pleased trainer Bill Thurlow with his hit-out. The rising seven-year-old gelding was given a quiet outing over 1200m and finished runner-up behind Sweetjineen (NZ) (Nadeem) in his heat. The son of Fastnet Rock had a standout three-year-old term for former trainer Tony Pike, winning the New Zealand Derby and Gr.3 War Decree Stakes (1600m), and placed in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m)…
Month: July 2023
“Woody” set for primetime TV cameo
A life after racing can lead horses to doing some weird and wonderful things. On Wednesday Woodstone, an 11 win trotter who retired two years ago, will feature on TVNZ’s Seven Sharp as part of a “selection” panel for the women’s Football World Cup that kicks off this Thursday. If the concept sounds familiar it should. During the 2010 World Cup Paul the Octopus became an international sensation when he correctly predicted the winner of 12 out of 14 games. “I looked out my window at home and thought Woody…
Pakenham racing tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, July 20
What Pakenham Synthetic Races Where Pakenham Racing Club – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, July 20, 2023 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The Pakenham Racing Club will host a very competitive eight-race card on its synthetic track this Thursday afternoon. There is a good amount of rain forecast for Thursday, so we could see a fair bit of kickback during the meeting. The rail will be in the true position, with the first race set to jump at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Pakenham:…
Follow Files: Third time lucky for Queensland filly
Last Saturday, we had winter racing from every state across Australia, and we have found three up-and-coming two-year-olds that we will be following after performing very well on the weekend. Eagle Farm Track rating: Good 4Rail position: +1m entire circuit Race 1: 2YO Handicap (1200m) | Time: 1:12.44 Horse to follow: Tango Fever (1st) The opening race of the day at Eagle Farm featured Tango Fever from the Robert Heathcote yard, having her first start for her new trainer. After settling behind the leaders, Martin Harley released the brakes on…
Helena Baby hunting history repeat
A jumping future is calling Group One performer Helena Baby (NZ) (Guillotine), but not before he gets his chance to try and make it a hat-trick of wins in the Listed Sinclair Electrical And Refrigeration Opunake Cup (1400m) at New Plymouth on Saturday. The rising nine-year-old gelding is undefeated in the Taranaki feature, having won it in 2019 and returned from Hong Kong last year to double his tally in the race. Trainer John Bell is hopeful the grey gelding can further his record in the race, however, he has…
Chloe Baxter chasing Darwin Cup Carnival feature success
Top End trainer Chloe Baxter (left) and jockey Casey Hunter are all smiles after combining to win at Fannie Bay with First Crusade. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) Darwin-based Chloe Baxter started training horses just over 12 months ago, and she is looking forward to the two big races on Day 3 of the Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay. On Wednesday, she will have runners appear in features for the first time when He’s The Ultimate runs in the $50,000 Bridge Toyota Cup (1600m) at 0-76 level…
Matthews going from strength to strength
The jumps racing scene in New Zealand has been bolstered in the past few seasons by young aspiring jumps jockeys, among them 25-year-old Portia Matthews, who continued her successful run in the saddle at Trentham on Saturday. Matthews recorded her fifth win over the jumps this season aboard Waipukurau galloper Ian’s Legacy in the Cody Singer Memorial Maiden Hurdle (2500m). Originally beginning her career in Waikato, Matthews now resides in Palmerston North where she works for Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan, after relocating to further her career as a jumps jockey.…
Highview pleased with support for stallions
Highview Stud newcomers Divine Prophet and Santos are receiving warm welcomes from the New Zealand breeding community. The proven pair have relocated from Australia to join Wrote at the Waikato farm, with Divine Prophet’s profile further boosted this season by the deeds of his Group One-producing brother Proisir. Santos has also enjoyed a timely boost in New Zealand with his juvenile daughter Ulanova winning three of her six starts this season, including the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m). “The initial response was pretty good, it comes in waves and then it…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 18, 2023
Horse Racing on Tuesday, July 18 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Ballarat. Tuesday Racing Tips – July 18, 2023 Ballarat 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 new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on July 18, 2023 check out our…
Darwin Cup Carnival Day 3 tips & quaddie | Wednesday, July 19
What Darwin Cup Carnival – Day 3 Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Wednesday, July 19, 2023 First Race 2:19pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Two meetings down, six to go in the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival. It’s Ladies Day at Fannie Bay on Wednesday, with the $50,000 Bridge Toyota Cup (1600m) headlining the six-race program. The girls of the four-legged variety will take centre stage in the Rose Bowl (1300m) for the fillies and mares at 0-70 level. There are plenty of chances in…