The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained Dolphin Skin (NZ) (Telperion) has boosted her value as a potential broodmare with a narrow victory in a Stakes race at Flemington. A $13,000 purchase at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale last year, Dolphin Skin has recouped that outlay and more while adding valuable black-type to her pedigree with victory in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) on Saturday. The task was made easier for the two-year-old filly following the scratchings of pre-race favourite Steparty and African Pioneer, but Dolphin Skin was…
Month: July 2023
West Coast caps off memorable day
Race favourite West Coast (Mettre En Jeu) displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the AHD-Animal Health Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair in the final stages, winning under a hold by more than 16 lengths. Rider Shaun Fannin bided his time in mid-field throughout as local runner Shackleton’s Edge (Thano) set up the pace with stablemate Argyll (Gallant Guru), Izymydaad (Istidaad) and Donardo (Don Eduardo) in close attendance. Fannin commenced his move on the Mark Oulaghan-trained runner with 1200m to run and steadily made up ground…
Locals to the fore in 2yo at Ruakaka
As far as dress rehearsals go, local two-year-olds Whiskey Lies (NZ) (Embellish) and Dancing Dream (NZ) (Contributer) couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka next month. The Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-trained duo produced the quinella in Saturday’s Northland Business Systems 2YO (1100m) with Embellish colt Whiskey Lies just gaining the upper hand over a game Dancing Dream after they and third placegetter Tonia’s Dragon (NZ) (Time Test) waged war over the final 300m. Whiskey Lies and rider Jasmine Fawcett made good…
Dolphin Skin claims Taj Rossi Series Final
Dolphin Skin winning the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained Dolphin Skin has boosted her value as a potential broodmare with a narrow victory in a Stakes race at Flemington. A $13,000 purchase at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale last year, Dolphin Skin has recouped that outlay and more while adding valuable black-type to her pedigree with victory in the Listed Taj Rossi Series Final (1600m) on Saturday. The task was made easier for the two-year-old filly…
Whiskey Lies leads home stable quinella
Whiskey Lies (inside) beating stablemate Dancing Dream at Ruakaka on Saturday. Photo: Race Images As far as dress rehearsals go, local two-year-olds Whiskey Lies and Dancing Dream couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka next month. The Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-trained duo produced the quinella with Embellish colt Whiskey Lies just gaining the upper hand over a game Dancing Dream after they and third placegetter Tonia’s Dragon waged war over the final 300m. Whiskey Lies and rider…
West Coast proves a class above in Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase
West Coast on his way to winning the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) at Hastings on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Race favourite West Coast displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair in the final stages, winning under a hold by more than 16 lengths. Rider Shaun Fannin bided his time in mid-field throughout as local runner Shackleton’s Edge set up the pace with stablemate Argyll, Izymydaad and Donardo in close attendance. Fannin commenced his…
Aldebaran Zeus heading stateside
By Adam Hamilton The trotting world has suddenly got a lot smaller. Fresh from Just Believe’s heroics in Sweden, another star Down Under trotter will tackle some of the world’s best in the US in September. Connections of Victoria’s multiple Group 1 winner Aldebaran Zeus have accepted an invitation to tackle some of the world’s best trotters in the $US1mil MGM Yonkers International Trot in New York on September 9. Aldebaran Zeus, who recently campaigned with mixed success in NZ, has won 18 races and almost $420,000 for trainer Brent…
O’Reilly’s big day rewarded with Addington win
By Jonny Turner Sarah O’Reilly’s commitment to harness racing paid off when American Me ran to victory at Addington on Friday night. The pacer dived along the passing lane to score in in his first start for the Brent and Tim White stable. O’Reilly drove in nine of the ten races at Winton on Friday afternoon before flying back to Christchurch to drive a further four horses at Addington. It was the first time the junior driver had competed at two meetings in the same day. The situation gave O’Reilly…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 1, 2023
Horse Racing on Saturday, July 1 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, Sunshine Coast, Rosehill, Murray Bridge, Belmont, Darwin, Ruakaka (NZ), Hastings (NZ) & Sha Tin (HK). Saturday Racing Tips – July 1, 2023 Flemington Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Murray Bridge Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips Ruakaka (NZ) Racing Tips Hastings (NZ) Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips As always…
Invictus says goodbye on winning note
By Brigette Solomon The win by Invictus at Alexandra Park on Thursday night was a fitting farewell, as it turns out. A great performer for trainers Michelle Wallis and Bernie Hackett the victory in the Reharvest Handicap Trot came with some emotion as it was the last start on New Zealand soil for the seven-year-old who now heads to New South Wales to Luke and Belinda McCarthy’s Cobbitty Farm. The Peak gelding has been a consistent contender in the higher rated trotting races in the North Island for the past…