Month: September 2023

Nash Rawiller and Cepheus streak clear to claim the Group 2 Shannon Stakes. Photo: Racing NSW Following an inch-perfect steer from Nash Rawiller, the Matthew Dunn-trained Cepheus managed to claim the Group 2 Shannon Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill. The six-year-old gelding bought up a second win from his last six starts after saluting in the South Grafton Cup on July 9 when securing a spot in The Big Dance (1600m) on Melbourne Cup Day. The son of Sea The Stars was having his 11th start of his campaign, but showed…

Espiona runs away with the 2023 Group 2 Golden Pendant. Photo: Racing NSW Chris Waller has managed to train the quinella of the Group 2 Golden Pendant (1400m) at Rosehill as Espiona saluted as a +130 favourite. Having chased home the Annabel Neasham-trained Sunshine In Paris in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) when finishing second beaten under a length, the Extreme Choice mare went one better in the $400,000 Group 2 event at Rosehill. Saturday’s win was Espiona’s second win at Rosehill, having claimed the Group 1 Coolmore Classic…

Athabascan arrived in time to salute in the Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality. Photo: Racing NSW Aided by a perfect steer from Tom Sherry, the John O’Shea-trained Athabascan has stormed home late to claim the Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality (2400m). The $250,000 staying event at Rosehill saw Athabascan (+350) looking to string together multiple victories after claiming the Listed City Tatts Cup (2400m) on September 2. Having settled towards the rear of the field, the four-year-old gelding was aided by a genuine tempo set by Sir Lucan (+1800), despite…

Lightly-raced Shock ‘Em Ova impresses at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Shock ‘Em Ova, the New Zealand-bred five-year-old, furthered his promising career by securing an impressive victory at Caulfield. With a record boasting two wins and three second-place finishes in his six starts, including a noteworthy second-place finish at Sandown on August 30, this horse had been steadily making a name for himself. Despite being a hot favourite to clinch his third victory, Shock ‘Em Ova faced a tense moment as he hesitated at the starting gates, leaving…

Danjuro (centre) winning on debut at Woodville on Thursday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) The connections of promising three-year-old Danjuro have their eyes on a $1.5 million prize following his impressive debut win at Woodville on Thursday. The son of Saxon Warrior jumped well and settled outside leader Bella Corno and under the urgings of jockey Johnathan Parkes was able to get up over his adversary in the closing stages to win by a short head, with a further short neck back to the fast-finishing Grid Girl. Trainer…

Henry Hubber will appear for trainer Sally McKay at Gore on Sunday. Photo: Monica Toretto Several Southland trainers were eager to resume racing at Gore on Friday, but due to severe weather forecasts, the meeting has been rescheduled to Sunday. Ascot Park conditioner Sally McKay expressed her excitement about the return of racing after the winter break in the region, saying, “I can’t wait, it has been a long time coming, so I am thrilled to bits.” McKay is set to field four horses at the meeting, one of them…

Circuit Stellar is chasing his first Group 3 win. Zac Purton believes Circuit Stellar’s barrier manners will be crucial to the outcome of the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday when Tony Cruz searches for a third successive victory in the season’s first Group contest. To face only five rivals this weekend – Beauty Joy (135lb), Healthy Happy (125lb), Straight Arron (125lb), Encountered (123lb) and The Golden Scenery (115lb) – Circuit Stellar competed in 15 races last season for three wins, six minor…

Giga Kick has been ruled out of The Everest. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Reigning Everest champion Giga Kick has been sensationally ruled out of the $20million Everest (1200m) having picked up an injury. The Clayton Douglas-trained superstar has been forced to withdraw from upcoming events due to a torn gluteal muscle sustained during the highly discussed Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on September 9. The injury will see Giga Kick miss the remainder of the Spring Carnival. It had been revealed on Wednesday that the four-year-old…

Horse Racing on Saturday, September 23 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 meeting at Caulfield, Rosehill, Toowoomba, Morphettville and Darwin. Saturday Racing Tips – September 23, 2023 Caulfield Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Toowoomba Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Darwin 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…

Darwin-based jockey Casey Hunter returns to Alice Springs on Sunday to partner the Carrol Hunter-trained Desert Lass at Pioneer Park. It’s hard not to be a fan of Alice Springs mare Desert Lass. The seven-year-old daughter of Rock Hero rarely runs a bad race and is arguably the most popular horse running around in the Red Centre. Paul Gardner’s mare Roughly, an 11-year-old these days, was praised throughout the NT after endless success late last year and early this year before succumbing to injury in March. Whether Roughly will return…