Awapuni is becoming synonymous with displays of supreme horsemanship, and that continued on Friday through the deeds of jockey Jonathan Riddell. Just 100m into the “Carters Trade Your First Step” 1000, the bridle slipped off Riddell’s charge Swazi and the senior hoop had to call on all his experience to stay on the gelding, and remarkably guided him to a long neck victory. The bridle had slipped off around at the gates prior to the start and while Riddell and the gate attendants thought they had remedied the issue, shortly…
Month: July 2023
Fabian Hawk out to extend record on Saturday
The well-related Fabian Hawk (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) has made impressive progress this preparation and has another opportunity to further his record on his home track on Saturday. Prepared by his Awapuni part-owner Peter Didham, the son of Turn Me Loose will be bidding for the fourth victory of his campaign and third course and distance victory on the bounce when he runs in Saturday’s Richards Construction 2022 Ltd Handicap (2100m). While Fabian Hawk is fashioning an encouraging record, he continues to be a work in progress and yet to reach…
Group One bloodlines in National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus
With the 2023 breeding season just around the corner, the National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus gives buyers a prized opportunity to add Group One bloodlines to their broodmare band. The 54-lot catalogue features numerous siblings, daughters and close relations of elite racetrack performers. A major contributor to this high-quality catalogue is Windsor Park Stud, who are offering five beautifully bred broodmares. Lot 4, Artiste (NZ) (Mastercraftsman): a full-sister to the dual Group Two winner Mime (NZ) (Mastercraftsman), who was also a two-time placegetter at Group One level. Artiste herself was…
Zac Purton on brink of history
Courier Wonder is multiple-placed at Group 1 level. Zac Purton continues his pursuit of history with 11 rides at Sha Tin on Sunday as John Size – who is bidding for a record 12th Hong Kong trainers’ championship – hopes Courier Wonder’s consistency will be rewarded. With a career-high 169 wins from 688 rides for the season, Purton requires only one more win to equal Joao Moreira’s single-season record of 170 wins from 710 mounts in 2016/17. The Australian posted his 1600th Hong Kong win on Thursday night with only…
Sha Tin Sunday racing tips & quaddie picks | July 9, 2023
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, July 9, 2023 First Race 4pm HKT (6pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday evening for a massive 11-race program set for decision. History could be made with jockey Zac Purton looking to break the record for the most wins in a season, chasing win number 170 to surpass Joao Moreira. The rail is in the C+3 for the meeting and we should be racing…
Grafton races betting preview & quaddie | Sunday, 9/7/23
What Grafton Races Where Grafton Racecourse – 284 Powell St, Grafton NSW 2460 When Sunday, July 9, 2023 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Country racing heads to Grafton Racecourse on Sunday afternoon with $80,000 in prize money and Big Dance eligibility up for grabs in the South Grafton Cup (1600m). The feature event is supported by a competitive eight-race program, and with a favourable weather forecast across the weekend, we should be racing on a Good 4 surface with the rail out +3m the entire circuit. The first race…
Jamie Kah charged following ‘white powder’ video
Jamie Kah is set to be suspended following an investigation by Racing Victoria stewards.(Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have issued one charge each against Jamie Kah and Ruby McIntyre following an investigation which commenced following the publication of photographs by a media outlet on Friday, June 23 2023. Ms Kah and Ms McIntyre were each charged with breaching Australian Rule of Racing AR 228(a) which reads as follows: A person must not engage in: (a) conduct prejudicial to the image, interests, integrity, or welfare of racing, whether or…
Zac Purton rides 1600th Hong Kong winner with Happy Valley treble
Zac Purton lands another huge milestone at Happy Valley. Zac Purton has become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history to ride 1600 winners as the Australian continues a relentless quest of history following a treble at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Douglas Whyte (1813 wins) is the only other jockey to reach the 1,600-win mark in Hong Kong and Purton’s three-timer leaves him with a career-high 169 wins for the season – and on the verge of creating more history across the remaining three meetings of the…
Hat-trick on cards for Beach Flybye tonight
By Jonny Turner Beach Flybye faces the toughest test of his winter campaign at Addington on Friday night and driver Tim Williams thinks he is up to it. The Stonewall Stud pacer will be out to make it three-from-three this time in when he steps up in grade to race hardy types in race 7. He’s currently a $1.90 favourite. With a new harness racing calendar year and the spring and summer loaded with age group features, most talented three-year-olds are yet to return to the track. But Beach Flybye…
I Wish I Win fronts Kiwi Everest presence
I Wish I Win takes out the 2023 TJ Smith. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Star New Zealand-bred and owned four-year-old I Wish I Win will target the $20 million Everest (1200m) after securing a slot in the race. Supercharged by its recent strategic partnering agreement with Entain, Trackside Media secured the use of the Inglis slot in this year’s race, which will be staged on October 14 at Randwick. In an enormous coup for New Zealand, connections of the Waikato Stud bred and raced son of Savabeel have agreed to terms to…