Month: July 2023

Golden Sixty crowned Hong Kong Horse of the Year

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Golden Sixty is crowned Horse of the Year and Champion Miler for the third year in a row. Golden Sixty’s record-breaking performance during the 2022/23 racing season saw Hong Kong’s champion earn the Horse of the Year title for a third consecutive year. As such, he becomes the first horse in the history of Hong Kong racing to annex three consecutive Horse of the Year crowns. The Francis Lui-trained seven-year-old’s efforts this season also secured a third straight Champion Miler title with his string of outstanding performances in Group 1…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 15, 2023

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Horse Racing on Saturday, July 15 will feature 14 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 Flemington, Randwick, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Belmont & Darwin. Saturday Racing Tips – July 15, 2023 Flemington Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Darwin 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…

‘Lucky Sweynesse clearly should be Horse of the Year’: Zac Purton

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Golden Sixty (Medaglia d’Oro) is chasing a record third straight Horse of the Year title, but Zac Purton believes Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) has “clearly” been Hong Kong’s best galloper during the 2022-23 season. While both have three Group One wins to their name this campaign, Lucky Sweynesse’s regular rider pointed to the four-year-old sprinter’s body of work as proof he should receive the crown at Friday night’s presentation at the Rosewood. “I don’t want to take anything away from Golden Sixty because he’s a fantastic horse, but the award…

After shock exit from Alice Springs, trainer Lisa Whittle returns

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Lisa Whittle, a highly successful trainer in Alice Springs for some 25 years, with experienced NT jockey Paul Denton at Pioneer Park. After relocating to South Australia earlier this year, highly talented trainer Lisa Whittle has returned to Alice Springs. Whittle, who arrived in the Red Centre in the late 1990s, has won countless Alice Springs and Provincial training premierships, as well as a host of feature races in Alice Springs and Darwin. Her departure in February shocked the NT racing landscape. Undoubtedly skilled in her profession with over 600…

Kiwi import excites Price

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Trainer Mick Price has enjoyed his fair share of success with New Zealand imports – especially ones in the OTI Racing silks. And the leading handler is hopeful The Creator (NZ) (Wrote) can make his presence felt on his Australian debut at Flemington on Saturday. The three-year-old son of Wrote was unbeaten in New Zealand, recording strong victories at his two career starts. It gives Price hope that he can continue that strong run of form Down Under, starting in the VRC Member Shane Murray Handicap (1400m) at Flemington. “I…

Spy Da Moment back in winner’s circle

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By Mike Love, Harness News Desk It was 23 months ago to the day since Spy Da Moment last saluted the judge. Last night at Addington the 10-year-old Monarchy gelding recorded his sixth win from 54 starts. He has now amassed over $80,000 in stakes for connections. “He’s racing really well. He deserved that win,” says Leeston trainer-driver Katie Cox. “When we got around to parked he was travelling quite good. I thought there might be something to slingshot us at the end – as he can pull up and…

Sha Tin Sunday betting tips & quaddie picks | July 16, 2023

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What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, July 16, 2023 First Race 4pm HKT (6pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Hong Kong for the final time this season with Sha Tin hosting a terrific 11-race program to finish the 2022/23 campaign. The rail sits in the A position for the meeting, and although there are some showers predicted, we’re confident it shouldn’t affect the Good surface expected for race-day. The first race is set to get underway…

Strides adds to his winning haul

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Local gelding Strides (NZ) (Spieth) added to his winning haul at Otaki on Friday when taking out the Cavallo Farm & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Handicap (1200m), but it wasn’t without its drama. The son of Spieth missed the jump by several lengths, but quickly recovered his deficit under the urgings of apprentice jockey Ngakau Hailey. His tardy beginning wasn’t missed by the leaders, with jockey Madan Singh setting a hot tempo up front aboard Vesmart, opening up a six-length lead turning for home. Hailey navigated his way around the field…

Almanzor’s son boosts Group One hopes

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Castle Way has emerged as a leading Gr.1 English St Leger (2920m) prospect after the Almanzor colt completed a hat-trick of Newmarket victories under jockey William Buick. The talented chestnut three-year-old had won his previous two outings, including the Listed Newmarket Stakes (2000m), and has now added the Gr.3 Bahrain Trophy (2600m) to his record. In the process, the Charlie Appleby-trained Castle Way provided owner Godolphin with its 2000th stakes success. “William has always had a lot of confidence in Castle Way. Even when he sat on him as a…

Pike has high hopes from afar

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Although he won’t be at Ruakaka on Saturday as he finishes up a brief break on the Gold Coast, Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes he is represented by two strong chances at the meeting. Pike will line up promising maiden galloper Stash in the first race of the day over 1600m while exciting three-year-old Slipper Island will make a much-anticipated return from injury in a rating 65 1200m contest later on the card. Pike is relishing getting both of his runners on the expected firm winter surface of the sand…