Diamond Jak (NZ) (Jakkalberry) continued his purple patch of form at Te Rapa on Saturday when taking out the Dunstan Horsefeeds 2100. The victory brings the five-year-old gelding’s record to two wins and four placings from seven starts this preparation, although trainer Mark Brosnan said it hasn’t come easy. “It was a very good ride and we were lucky to draw one,” Brosnan said. “I was quietly confident with him, but he is a fragile sort of horse. He doesn’t take a lot of work and he doesn’t eat well,…
Month: August 2023
Lord Spencer gets deserved win
Wanganui hurdler Lord Spencer (NZ) (Zed) was rewarded for his consistency at Riccarton on Saturday when breaking through for his maiden hurdle victory in the Speight’s Summit Ultra On Tap 0-1 Win Hurdles (3100m). The son of Zed had placed in his four previous hurdle outings, including at Riccarton a week prior, and trainer JJ Rayner was delighted to see him score at the final day of the Grand National Festival of Racing. “He is a neat horse and deserved to win. Stephan (Karnicnik, jockey) rode him perfectly yesterday, he…
Aussie News – August 13
By Adam Hamilton When Chris Lang gets excited about a trotter, it pays to take notice. And Lang is seriously excited about his Kiwi-bred five-year-old Ollivici. After a campaign where he didn’t fire, Lang spelled the son of former classy Kiwi trotting mare Belle Galleon and it’s proven a masterstroke. “He’s come back the horse I’ve always hoped he would be,” he said. “I’ll be very surprised if he’s not up with the best this campaign.” Ollivici defied a baffling betting drift ($2.20 to $3.50) to lead throughout and turn…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 13, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, August 13 will feature eight 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 Coleraine & Moe. Sunday Racing Tips – August 13, 2023 Coleraine Racing Tips Moe 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…
Selections | Ashburton
Jonny Turner’s selections for Ashburton today. Race Jonny TurnerRacing Journalist Race 112.45pm 7 Premium Player2 Monsignor9 Sinner Cool5 Brian Beatt Race 21.10pm 2 Macy Black7 Seacracka10 Wuhan11 Prides Contessa Race 31.35pm 3 Franco Messi6 Mark My Worlds7 Choco Lou2 Not Over Race 42.09pm 8 Bologna9 Forever Me10 Spiritual Bliss7 Mayson Shard Race 52.36pm 3 Miley Ace2 Rushkinoff8 Montoya12 Corfu Bromac Race 63.01pm 6 Buffy Northstains3 Rachmaninov10 Aiguille11 Paige Race 73.30pm 1 Ron McKinley4 Doctor Tim7 Ruby’s A Delight3 Foveaux Gambler Race…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 13 August 2023
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Viney, Philpot salute with consistent Quizzle in Alice Springs
Jessie Philpot started the 2023/24 season on a winning note by guiding the Ray Viney-trained Quizzle to victory in the main race at Alice Springs on Saturday. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography Honours were shared on the opening day of the new season at Alice Springs on Saturday. The Ray Viney-trained Quzzle, with Jessie Philpot aboard, won the main race over 1600m (BM76), making it three wins from nine starts at Pioneer Park since arriving from South Australia. The five-year-old gelding, who has finished among the minor placings on five occasions…
Goulburn racing preview, betting tips & odds | Monday, 14/8/23
What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Monday, August 14, 2023 First Race 1:15pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Country racing heads to Goulburn on Monday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and with plenty of rain forecast leading into race-day, we expect the course to be a worsening Soft 7 prior to the opening event at 1:15pm AEST. Best Bet at Goulburn – Gundy Guy Gundy Guy is trained out of…
Cox with two good chances at Ashburton
By Jonny Turner Katie Cox has the chance to continue her outstanding winter form at Ashburton on Sunday. Cox has produced a strong strike-rate as both a trainer and driver this season, with her efforts over the recent months providing a good boost to her numbers. The trainer-driver will be out to notch another win when Monsignor has his second start at the races at Ashburton in race 1. The trotter comes into his assignment after producing a faultless debut win at Addington. “He did go nice first up and…
Retirement plans on hold for Rosehill winner
Travelling Kate (inner) gets the better of Wineglass Bay at Rosehill. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au New Zealand-bred mare Travelling Kate has put retirement plans on hold with a purple patch of form, which she continued with a hard-fought win at Rosehill. The well-related daughter of Savabeel has hardly put a foot wrong in the last 12 months, recording two wins and six placings from a dozen starts during that time. After resuming with a fifth at a midweek Canterbury meeting in June, Travelling Kate returned to the same venue for a third…