Adding to the list of further boosts Entain and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have made to New Zealand’s racing industry in recent months is the delivery of enhanced Pearl Series bonuses for fillies and mares. Entain, NZTR and NZB Insurance have collaborated to provide continued support of fillies and mares racing in New Zealand, with all current Pearl Series bonuses now doubled for the 2023-24 racing season. The refreshed Series will be renamed the Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series and will see a boost in bonuses paid out…
Month: August 2023
Rayner hoping to go one better at Riccarton
JJ Rayner has often been the bridesmaid on her ventures to Riccarton Park for National week and hopes consistent jumper Lord Spencer can break her runner-up streak this Saturday. The Wanganui trainer has thoroughly enjoyed her trips to Christchurch and their stable have been amongst the spoils at the Grand National carnival, but a major victory has eluded them. “The carnival has been great to us, we haven’t quite managed to pull one of the big one’s off,” Rayner said. “When I was in partnership with my father Evan, I…
Get to know Kane Jones
An integral member of the New Zealand Bloodstock team for many years, the breeding industry was thrilled when it was annouced that Kane Jones had been appointed the role of Bloodstock Sales Manager in February of this year. We recently learnt that not only does Kane have a keen eye for fine Throughbreds, but also for fine art in this weeks edition of 60 Seconds With – Kane Jones! 1.How did you first get involved in the breeding industry? My parents usually had a few mares and racehorses at home,…
Heavy track only concern for Jodelin Girl
The track may not be entirely to Jodelin Gal’s liking on Saturday, but the talented mare will take her place at Te Rapa with a view to a return in a fortnight’s time for a stakes assignment. The daughter of Swiss Ace produced an encouraging last-start performance ahead of the Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate Day 26 August Handicap (1200m). Trainer Stephen Marsh was buoyed by her effort to finish runner-up at Ruakaka ,and his only concern this weekend is a heavily rain-affected surface. “She’s a good mare but she has…
Punt Drunk: Racing Victoria going rogue?
Spring is near and the Punt Drunk mafia is back in full swing as we inch ever closer to a monster Spring Racing Carnival. There has been plenty that has caught the eyes of the boffins involved with Punt Drunk, including some controversial ideas from Racing Victoria copping a lot of stick on Twitter. Throw in a Melbourne Cup jockey running for his life at Bendigo and some strange nominations being thrown in for the Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Cox Plate (2040m). Giddy up punters! Racing Victoria in the mud?…
Coleraine races betting preview & quaddie | August 13, 2023
What Coleraine Races Where Coleraine Racing Club – 3029 Glenelg Hwy, Coleraine VIC 3315 When Sunday, August 13, 2023 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Coleraine Racing Club is scheduled to host a competitive eight-race program on Sunday afternoon, headlined by the Great Western Chase. Showers are forecast across the weekend, meaning the Soft 5 track rating may likely be a Soft 7 come Sunday. The rail sticks to the true position, with racing commencing at 12:30pm AEST. Best Bet at Coleraine – Roland Garros Roland Garros took out the…
Moe races preview & quaddie tips | Sunday, August 13
What Moe Races Where Moe Racing Club – Waterloo Rd, Moe VIC 3825 When Sunday, August 13, 2023 First Race 11:15am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to the Moe Racing Club on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set down for decision. The track has come up a Soft 6, while the rail sticks to the true position throughout the entire circuit. A big day of racing is set to commence at 11:15am AEST. Best Bet at Moe: Skywriter We were with Chris Waller’s Skywriter on her return at…
Stocks Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Stocks Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Friday, September 29, 2023 Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1600m The Stocks Stakes is a Group 2 horse racing event held at Moonee Valley Racecourse, restricted to mares aged four years and older. In 2023, the Stocks Stakes is run for $300,000 and is the co-feature event on the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) meeting. First run in 1973, the Stocks Stakes was run at Listed level until 1992, Group 3…
Savage back in Adelaide with Savatoxl for Behemoth Stakes
NT star Savatoxl, pictured winning The Goodwood at Morphettville in 2021, will line up in the Behemoth Stakes this Saturday. (Picture: Atkins Photography) Red Centre trainer Will Savage might well start the new Australian racing season with wins in both Adelaide and Alice Springs on Saturday. Savage is back in South Australia with his champion eight-year-old gelding Savatoxl, who will contest the $150,000 Behemoth Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville. The son of Kuroshio is a $6 second favourite for the weight-for-age event, formerly known as the Spring Stakes, and is out…
Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Caulfield Guineas Prelude Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1400m The Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a 1400m event held at Caulfield Racecourse restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings. With a prizemoney pool of $300,000 in 2023, the Caulfield Guineas Prelude is the natural lead up event to the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). Those to do the Caulfield Guineas Prelude/Caulfield Guineas double are Helmet, Anacheeva, Wonderful World and Alfa.…