An impeccably-timed ride by Aaron Kuru saw the Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal-trained Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) take home the spoils in a true staying contest in Sunday’s Peter Kelly – Bayleys Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) at Te Rapa. As predicted pre-race, exuberant jumper English Gambler and jockey Hamish McNeill set a cracking pace on the first lap around the Te Rapa course, with Kuru patiently settling pre-race favourite ($2.70) Nedwin off the fence in third for much of the proceedings. The race rapidly changed complexion when second-favourite ($3.20) and stablemate…
Month: September 2023
Challa enjoying spring racing
The spring is Challa’s favourite time of the year, and the Te Akau Racing speedster continued that tradition with another bold front-running performance in Saturday’s $50,000 Crawford Developments Open (1200m) at Riccarton. Ever since placing in the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) in November of 2018 and winning a maiden sprint a year later, it has been at this time of year that the Dissident gelding has been at the peak of his powers. He scored back-to-back sprint wins at Te Rapa and Hastings in October 2020, was beaten by a…
Ritchie keen for another attempt at Jericho
Four years after picking up a third placing at big odds in the A$300,000 Jericho Cup (4600m), Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie has secured himself a second shot at the unique Warrnambool showpiece. Nassak Diamond (NZ) (Roc de Cambes) guaranteed herself a place in the Jericho Cup field with a powerhouse performance in Saturday’s NZB Airfreight Road to the Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth. The race is one of two on the New Zealand calendar that carries a Jericho Cup ballot exemption, and sponsors NZB Airfreight also provide a $5,000 equine…
Promising apprentice sidelined with injury
Talented apprentice jockey Donovan Cooper has had his promising start to the season interrupted by injury. The 23-year-old had kicked off 2023-24 in style with three well-ridden winners in August, but an untimely trackwork incident has temporarily halted his momentum. “I had a horse flip on me during trackwork and it fractured my pelvis,” Cooper said. “Things had been going phenomenally through the first few weeks of the new season, so it’s a bit unfortunate.” Cooper’s three wins in August all came aboard Andrew Forsman-trained runners, including a dominant victory…
Amore Vita gets the job done in Victoria
By Adam Hamilton Star Kiwi-owned mare Amore Vita overcame “feeling a bit flat” to grab a slice of Aussie harness history at Melton last night. The Steve Dolan owned-and-bred mare joined former stablemate Maajida to become only the second female pacer to take a clean sweep of the Vicbred series, winning the two, three and four-year-old finals. “Maybe she was a bit flat after last week, but she felt a bit doey tonight,” driver Chris Alford said, who has been aboard for all three wins. “I really had to wake…
Coffs Harbour betting tips & quaddie | September 18, 2023
What Coffs Harbour Races Where Coffs Harbour Racing Club and Function Centre – 62 Howard St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 When Monday, September 18, 2023 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Country racing heads to Coffs Harbour on Monday afternoon kicking off the new week of racing with an ultra-competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m between the 1000m-300m, while the remainder will sit in the true. The course should be in pristine condition with sunny skies predicted leading into race-day, so expect the track to…
Star Patrol survives protest to win Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality
Star Patrol ridden by Ben Melham wins the Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Clinton McDonald and Ben Melham have combined with Star Patrol (+340) clinging to victory in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. It was race setup by tremendous pace on-speed as Najem Suhail (+550) sent forward, running his own race down the centre of the Flemington straight. It left the near-side group chasing a long way out, with Star Patrol the first to get on the bunny…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 17, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, September 17 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 Seymour & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – September 17, 2023 Seymour Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) 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…
Intriguing battle in prospect for the Hannon Memorial
By Jonny Turner Fitness levels will collide when this year’s New Zealand Cup hopefuls clash in the Group 3 Hannon Memorial at Oamaru today. The ever-evolving nature of the build-up to the New Zealand Cup will again see a big contingent of emerging horses clash with more seasoned open class performers. Up-and-comers Aardie’s Express and Anything Goes head the market for the Hannon Memorial and both bring crucial race fitness to the event. Aardie’s Express will step back into the open class fold after demolishing a lower-grade field in her…
Selections | Oamaru
Jonny Turner’s selections for Oamaru today. Race Jonny TurnerRacing Journalist Race 112.10pm 3 Dean James2 Whosdreamingnow7 Goorambat Art8 Heaven Race 212.38pm 2 Moses4 George Eliot11 Luvavici8 Wypout Race 31.06pm 3 Boarding Call9 Flo Motion5 Shards Fury1 Justin Fun Race 41.33pm 5 Missile7 Cody Banner6 Our Pinocchio8 Aveross Majesty Race 51.58pm 4 Double Jeopardy6 Shards Matrix2 Chase A Dream5 Spirit Of Anarchy Race 62.25pm 3 Tokyo Rose6 Aardiebytheseaside4 Treacherous Gall7 Forever Me Race 73.04pm 3 Pembrook Playboy4 Anything Goes2 Franco Norton8 Aardie’s Express…