Month: August 2023

Solidify (outside) winning at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) It may not have been a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless for Solidify at Taupo on Wednesday. Jumping a $2.30 favourite, the son of Redwood found himself at the rear of the pack shortly after the start and had to be urged on by jockey Ryan Elliot to make up their deficit. Elliot sent his charge forward three-wide at the 600m mark but the pair were still several lengths off the leaders when turning for…

Group One winner La Crique. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Group One winner La Crique showed a change in home has done nothing to hinder her spring preparation when she put in an eye-catching runner-up performance in her 1100m heat at the Taupo trials on Wednesday. The daughter of Vadamos settled off the pace for jockey Craig Grylls, who bided his time before navigating his charge wide at the turn and La Crique showed a good turn of foot to storm home late to just miss winner Aromatic…

Multiple Group 1 winner Imperatriz. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Imperatriz’s impending trip across the Tasman is full of optimism following her pleasing hit-out at the Taupo trials on Wednesday. The multiple Group One winner sat in just behind the speed for jockey Opie Bosson, who wasn’t lured into the strong tempo set upfront by Our Alley Cat and Ngakau Hailey, who soon opened up several lengths on the field. Imperatriz took chase down the straight and was able to eat into Our Alley Cat’s lead and closed the winning…

Bonny Lass winning her trial at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The competitive nature of Bonny Lass was showcased at Taupo where the gifted short course performer was a runaway trial winner on Wednesday. The dashing daughter of Super Easy was quickly into stride to make the running and was travelling easily at the top of the straight. She coasted clear in the run home with rider Craig Grylls barely moving a muscle to have four and a-quarter lengths on last season’s Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m)…

Racing participants should prepare to be tested anywhere, anytime throughout the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival as the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) steps up its regulatory presence. Animal welfare concerns, prohibited substance usage and other potential breaches of the Rules of Racing will be the focus of stewards at the carnival. QRIC’s race day stewards will have an increased presence at the Betoota Races this Saturday August 26, the Birdsville Cup meeting on Friday September 1 – Saturday September 2 and the races at Bedourie on Saturday September 9. Chief…

The Instructor heads the market for Saturday’s Group 3 San Domenico Stakes. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) A capacity field of 13 three-year-old colts and geldings have accepted for the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. Having finished third upon resumption in The Rosebud (1100m) at Listed level, the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained The Instructor ($4.60) heads betting markets with online bookmakers. The winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes Preview back in January, the son of Russian Revolution is expected to be hard to…

Tom Kitten is set to return in Saturday’s Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Tom Kitten is the headline act in Saturday’s Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens. A Stakes winner at two, the Godolphin three-year-old colt is set to have the first run of his spring campaign this weekend. Having claimed the Listed Fernhill Handicap, Tom Kitten went on to finish fourth in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) before heading to the paddock. Having trialled twice in the lead-up…

The Pakenham Racing Club will receive a new training track after Racing Victoria and the Victorian Government announced their support of the project. The Pakenham Racing Club is set to receive a new 600-metre training track, courtesy of a joint investment of more than $283,000 from the Andrews Labor Government, alongside contributions from Racing Victoria and the club itself. The facility is aimed at enhancing training conditions for horses and is expected to create 20 jobs during construction. Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines heralded the announcement today, detailing the $283,000…

Horse Racing on Wednesday, August 23 will feature five 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 Randwick-Kensington & Sandown. Wednesday Racing Tips – August 23, 2023 Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Sandown 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 August…

Legendary jockey Damien Oliver. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Australian horse racing royalty, Damien Oliver was honoured at Racing Western Australia’s awards night, with the announcement of the Damien Oliver Award. To be given annually, the Damien Oliver Award is to acknowledge an up-and-coming Western Australian apprentice who has shown dedication and passion in all aspects of their riding and training during each respective season. The seasoned jockey, found himself basking in the glory of an award that encapsulates the essence of achievements and sustained performance. Proving his mettle in the racing…