Local trainer Michael Wallace is looking forward to heading to Cambridge’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday where he will be represented by With You (NZ) (Rageese) in the Pryde’s Easifeed 1300. The daughter of Rageese has been in fine form on the polytrack, winning three starts back on the surface before finishing runner-up in her subsequent two outings. Wallace has been pleased with her progress since her last raceday outing and is hoping for a solid performance from gate two with apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan aboard. “They have been good, honest…
Month: August 2023
Legarto readying for new season campaign
Last season’s standout three-year-old filly Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) pleased trainers Ken and Bev Kelso with her first public hit-out this preparation at Te Rapa on Tuesday. The daughter of Proisir settled midfield for jockey Ryan Elliot in her 900m trial before looming wide at the turn and closed late to finish third behind Group One winner Pier. “I am very happy with the trial. Once she balanced up, she found the line well,” Ken Kelso said. “It was a nice day out. The track was reasonably heavy and she will…
Prowess back in action at trials
Dual top-flight winner Prowess (NZ) (Proisir) took her first steps toward another trip across the Tasman when she enjoyed a quiet trial at Te Rapa on Tuesday. Given the heavy going, the multiple elite level winner was kept under a tight rein by jockey Warren Kennedy and allowed to run home under her own steam for a narrow victory in her 900m heat. Prowess was quickly into stride to sit in fourth spot before she improved wide near the turn and finished off well under hands and heels riding. “We…
Wyong Thursday racing tips & quaddie | August 3, 2023
What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Thursday, August 3, 2023 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Wyong is the destination for NSW racing on Thursday afternoon with eight races lined up. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with no rain forecast on Monday or Tuesday, the surface should be declared somewhere in the Good range. The first race is set to kick things off at 12:25pm AEST. Best Bet: Fire Star Fire Star is set…
Blue September 2023 – Sponsor your favourite ambassador!
Four new faces have been confirmed for Harness Racing New Zealand’s Blue September campaign this year. Nathan Williamson, Rory McIlwrick, Dylan Ferguson and Matty White will be ambassadors for the first time, with the campaign’s 12 drivers (and their blue pants) coming from right around the country. This is the third year HRNZ has been involved in the campaign, which is all about increasing awareness of prostate cancer and raising funds towards research. The key message is to encourage men to get checked, as early detection literally saves lives. Last…
With You set for Cambridge synthetic task
With You will line-up at Cambridge on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Local trainer Michael Wallace is looking forward to heading to Cambridge’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday where he will be represented by With You. The daughter of Rageese has been in fine form on the polytrack, winning three starts back on the surface before finishing runner-up in her subsequent two outings. Wallace has been pleased with her progress since her last raceday outing and is hoping for a solid performance from gate two with apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan…
Moody & Coleman team begins season with Pakenham success
Co-trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman with Runsir after winning at Pakenham. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) On the opening day of the new racing season, two new trainer partnerships brought up their first success with winners on the Pakenham synthetic track. Peter Moody, now in partnership with Katherine Coleman, could not have asked for a better start to the new season when Runsir arrived in time to claim the opening event on the Pakenham all-weather track. The $2.60 favourite managed to defy a betting drift with online bookmakers to…
Legarto pleases in Te Rapa trial
Legarto winning the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m). (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Last season’s standout three-year-old filly Legarto pleased trainers Ken and Bev Kelso with her first public hit-out this preparation at Te Rapa on Tuesday. The daughter of Proisir settled midfield for jockey Ryan Elliot in her 900m trial before looming wide at the turn and closed late to finish third behind Group One winner Pier. “I am very happy with the trial. Once she balanced up, she found the line well,” Ken Kelso said. “It was a…
The Follow Files: Melbourne Cup import’s encouraging return
Last Saturday, a few horses with lofty spring ambitions kicked off their preparations. In this week’s edition of the Follow Files, we have found three runners that we will be keeping an eye on after strong performances on the weekend. Moonee Valley Track rating: Soft 5Rail position: +5m entire circuit Race 1: 2YO Colts & Geldings Handicap (1000m) | Time: 0:59.76 Horse to follow: Roussillon (6th) Roussillon from the Godolphin yard was heavily backed into favouritism before the opening race at Moonee Valley on Saturday; however, he missed the jump…
P.B. Lawrence Stakes
OddsBookmakersNewsFieldPast Winners P.B. Lawrence Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1400m The Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes is a 1400m event held at Caulfield Racecourse under Weight For Age conditions. First run in 1965, the PB Lawrence Stakes has a purse of $300,000. Until 2010 it was run as the JJ Liston Stakes but changed to P.B. Lawrence Stakes to honour a past Chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club. Held a fortnight prior to the Group…