Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is going through a rebuilding phase at present and is excited about the prospects of a number of youngsters in his barn. As a result, he is likely to have limited representation during the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival, but is hopeful of having a bigger presence at carnivals later in the season. “We have sold a lot of horses in the last 12 months and have got a really nice young team coming through now,” Pike said. “We’ll probably take 20 to the trials at Avondale…
Month: August 2023
Dawn Parade Te Rapa bound
Dawn Parade (Dawn Approach) has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in line with the talent he possesses. The six-year-old is a mercurial character and if he puts his best foot forward he promises to be a major player in the Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate Day 26 August Handicap (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. “You just don’t know which one is going to turn up, unfortunately he hasn’t got the biggest heart in the world, so it really depends what…
Ipswich racing preview, best bets & quaddie tips | August 11, 2023
What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, August 11, 2023 First Race 12:37pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Ipswich Turf Club will host a competitive eight-race card this Friday afternoon. The track is rated a Soft 5, but with no rain on the forecast for Thursday or Friday, we should be racing on a Good 4 for the entire meeting. The rail will be in the +8m position for the whole circuit, with racing set to kick off at 12:37pm AEST. Best Bet…
Naturalism Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Naturalism Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 2000m The Group 3 Naturalism Stakes is a 2000m event held at Caulfield Racecourse in September each year. As of 2023, the Naturalism Stakes is run for $200,000 and is often used as a catapult towards runs in a Caulfield Cup (2400m) or Melbourne Cup (3200m). The race is currently run as the MRC Foundation Cup, but is registered as the Naturalism Stakes.…
Theo Marks Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Theo Marks Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Location: Rosehill Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1300m The Theo Marks Stakes is a Group 2 race that is run under Quality Handicap conditions for open class horses and is held at Rosehill racecourse, boasting a prize pool of $300,000. Since the inaugural edition of the Theo Marks Stakes in 1946, the race has been run at Rosehill Gardens, except for 1991 when the race was run…
Behemoth Stakes attracts strong field
See You In Heaven is set to resume in the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville. (Picture” Racing Photos) The inaugural running of the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes (1200m) has attracted a strong field of 12 sprinters vying for the $150,000 on offer in the Morphettville feature on Saturday. It marks the return of the Richard & Chantelle Jolly-trained See You In Heaven, who has not been seen since finishing second in the Group 3 Vanity (1400m) at Flemington on February 18. With a trial victory under her belt, the…
News Briefs – August 9
Telfers hit 200 Aardiebytheseaside’s win at Auckland last Thursday gave the brother-sister combo of Steve and Amanda Telfer their 200th training success. They brought up the milestone from 1259 starts, with their first winner being Cloudy Bay at Auckland in August 2020. Steve also has 190 wins when in partnership with Chris Garlick (2012-17), 28 with Amanda and Hayden Cullen (2023) and 131 on his own account, from 2008 to 2020. That gives Steve Telfer 549 wins overall, with Amanda at 228. Upsets on one of North America’s biggest days…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 9, 2023
Horse Racing on Wednesday, August 9 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 meetings at Sandown & Warwick Farm. Wednesday Racing Tips – August 9, 2023 Sandown Racing Tips Warwick Farm 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…
Newcastle races preview & betting tips | Thursday, August 10
What Newcastle Races Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Thursday, August 10, 2023 First Race 12:40pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing returns to Newcastle on Thursday afternoon, with eight competitive races set for decision. The rail is out +7m for the entire circuit, and with some clearing days predicted on the radar, we’re expecting a significant upgrade from the Soft 7 surface currently declared. The race is set to get underway at 12:40pm AEST. Best Bet at Newcastle: Global Empire Placed twice out of three starts…
Orange to wear silver fern at world championships
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk The country’s top driver Blair Orange leaves on Friday to take on the world’s best. In many respects, it’s a trip into the unknown. The Canterbury-based reinsman will compete at the World Drivers’ Championships in Europe. The championships will be contested over 20 races at four different tracks at three different countries – the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium – from August 14-18. Ten drivers from all over the world will be involved, with the winner of each race receiving 17 points and then…