Parisal proves too strong in Toy Show Quality

Parisal was a touch too classy for her rivals in the Group 3 Toy Show Quality. Photo: Racing NSW Parisal ($3.50) has returned an impressive winner after 140 days off the track to score a tough victory in the Group 3 Toy Show Quality at Randwick on Saturday. The James Cummings-trained mare had been scorching the turf at the barrier trials; however, had not faced the starter since running second in the PJ Bell Stakes behind Magic time last campaign. Jean Van Overmeire was the beneficiary to pick up the…

Electric Principessa dominates Randwick rivals

Principessa scores a comprehensive victory at Randwick. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Talented five-year-old mare Principessa has made it back-to-back Sydney metropolitan victories in the space of three days. The Joe Pride-trained daughter of Vadamos was an impressive winner at Canterbury on Wednesday, and bounced through that run to take her place at Randwick on Saturday. Patiently handled by apprentice Reece Jones, Principessa again showed a strong turn of foot to score by just under two lengths, vindicating Pride’s bold decision. “I said to the owners this morning when I did the update,…

Hosier outstays rivals in Premier’s Cup

Jason Collett and Mark Minervini have combined with Hosier ($5) taking out the Group 3 Premier’s Cup at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. It was a reward for consistency as the now six-year-old gelding headed into Saturday fourth-up into the preparation, finishing off nicely over the shorter trips. He clearly relished getting over the 2000m for the first time in the campaign, as Jason Collett manufactured a perfect ride from barrier five, placing Hosier in the one-one position throughout the contest. The money had come for the son of Camelot throughout…

Buenos Noches stamps Everest claim in Show County

After giving his rivals weight first-up in the Show County Quality, Buenos Noches ($5.50) has given his rivals wind burn as he glided on by to claim victory in the Group 3 contest at Randwick. The son of Supido entered the Show County Quality as the clear class horse in the race, after running well in both Group 1’s at Flemington, the Newmarket Handicap and Lightning Stakes during the autumn as a three-year-old colt. Dylan Gibbons settled Buenos Noches back in the field and let him go through his gears…

White Marlin ruled out of spring due to injury

White Marlin (IRE) ridden by Jordan Childs winning the Group 3 Easter Cup at Sandown. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) One time Melbourne Cup favourite White Marlin has been ruled out of the Spring Carnival having sustained a long-term injury. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained stayer burst on to the scene during the spring of 2022 when winning on Melbourne Cup Day and signalling his intent for the same day 12 months later. While there is no confirmation as yet from the stable, it is understood the imported six-year-old…

Orange finishes eighth at WDC

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk New Zealand champion Blair Orange has finished eighth at the world drivers’ championship in Europe. The fourth and final day of the championships was held in Berlin with Rick Ebbinge from the Netherlands becoming just the second driver to go back to back, joining Norway’s Ulf Thoresen in 1979 and 81. The defending champion went into the final day with a 33 point lead and held on to win by 13 points from fast finishing Canadian Doug McNair, who had two wins, a…

Harrison’s “huge thrill” with first win

By Jonny Turner Riley Harrison showed she can rate the pace when winning her first race with Outamyway at Addington on Friday night. The 22-year-old junior driver rated her trotter perfectly in front and she looked to be in full control of race 5. But Harrison admitted she had a few nerves as she set the tempo with her charge, who was a well backed favourite. “I have had never been in front before, so I was a bit nervous that I was setting the right pace.” “It was a…

King Colorado gains a start in Winx Stakes

King Colorado was a dominant winner of the 2023 Group 1 JJ Atkins. Photo: Darren Winningham King Colorado, hailing from the stables of champion racehorse trainers Ciaron Maher & David Eustace, has successfully earned his place in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m). The scratching of the Bjorn Baker-trained Arapaho has seen the Group 1 Queensland Derby winner gain a start at weight-for-age level at his first start as a three-year-old. The prominent equine event, formerly known as the Warwick Stakes, is the first Group 1 event of the Sydney…

Craig Williams targets third triumph in Lawrence Stakes

Mr Brightside (NZ) ridden by Craig Williams winning the 2022 P.B. Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Melbourne Cup winner, Craig Williams, sets his sight on claiming the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes for a third time at Caulfield. Williams, renowned for his competitive edge and racing finesse, is optimistic about his chances in the forthcoming race. Williams’s successful mounts in 2017 and 2022 have made him one of the elite competitors in the history of the Lawrence Stakes. The accomplished jockey now aspires to add a…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 19, 2023

Horse Racing on Saturday, August 19 will feature 13 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 Randwick, Caulfield, Doomben, Morphettville, Belmont & Katherine. Saturday Racing Tips – August 19, 2023 Randwick Racing Tips Caulfield Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Katherine 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.…