Friday was meant to mark a big step forward in the spring preparation of multiple Group One winner Prowess, but it has instead handed her connections another frustrating setback. An abscess had previously ruled the daughter of Proisir out of her original first-up target, the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) in Melbourne. She quickly bounced back from that, however, and Friday’s Taupo trial for Group and Listed performers was set to be her springboard into a potential resuming run in the Gr.3 Grangewilliam Stud Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Hawera on…
Month: September 2023
Dee expecting Aegon to rebound
After a disappointing second-up effort, Michael Dee is expecting a better showing from Aegon (NZ) Sacred Falls) at Flemington. Jockey Michael Dee is expecting the vast open spaces of Flemington to suit his mount in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). Dee partners New Zealand gelding Aegon on Saturday in the 1600m weight-for-age contest after partnering the gelding in his two runs this campaign. After a pleasing first-up third in the Gr.2 P B Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on August 19, Aegon disappointed Dee with his performance when ninth in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) behind Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) at that course and distance on September 2. The…
Forsman resists temptation with Mustang Valley
Despite a bold return to racing by Mustang Valley at Te Rapa last month, trainer Andrew Forsman has resisted the temptation to raise the bar any earlier than he needs to. The high-class daughter of Vanbrugh will line up in Saturday’s Seaton Park Open (1400m) at New Plymouth, which Forsman will use as a stepping stone towards the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on September 30 and the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at the same venue two weeks later. The Arrowfield and Livamol marked Mustang Valley’s arrival on…
7 Stakes 2023 Field & Betting Update: Zaaki v Fangirl
The inaugural running of the $1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) headlines the racing action on The Shorts Day at Royal Randwick on Saturday and the event shapes up as a top showdown between Zaaki and Fangirl. 2023 Winx Stakes winner Fangirl is one of the favourites for the inaugural 7 Stakes race this weekend in Sydney. Photo: Steve Hart. Trainer Chris Waller prepared eight of the past 11 winners of the George Main Stakes race that previously took place at the meeting offering an Epsom Handicap ballot exemption. This year…
Group 1 dreams for Freedman’s Pushy
Pushy, a three-year-old son of Time Test, skips clear at Newcastle on Friday. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Pushy, the promising three-year-old, continued his unbeaten streak after securing a comfortable victory at Newcastle on Friday, much to the delight of trainer Michael Freedman. Sired by Little Avondale Stud stallion Time Test, Pushy entered the race as the -125 favourite and didn’t disappoint, winning by almost four lengths under jockey Jason Collett. Freedman sees significant potential in Pushy and believes the young horse has room for improvement. He’s considering various options for Pushy, including…
Trainers chasing maiden Great Northern Steeplechase victory
The Cossack will be a leading hope to deliver Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal their first Great Northern Steeplechase. Photo: Race Images Paul Nelson, the accomplished Hastings trainer, has an illustrious career in jumps racing, but one trophy has remained elusive on his mantlepiece – the Great Northern Steeplechase. In partnership with Corrina McDougal since 2019, they’ve achieved remarkable success, including a Jumps Trainer’s Premiership (2021/22) and numerous prestigious jumping victories, primarily with their star, The Cossack. This season, The Cossack and stablemate Raucous are set to contend for the…
Prowess suffers further spring setback
Multiple Group 1 winner Prowess. Photo: Trish Dunell Friday was supposed to mark a significant step forward in the spring preparation of Prowess, a multiple Group One winner. However, instead of progress, it brought another frustrating setback for her connections. Earlier, an abscess had forced Prowess, the daughter of Proisir, to withdraw from her initial first-up target, the prestigious Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) in Melbourne. Nevertheless, she quickly recovered from that setback, and her trial at Taupo on Friday was intended to be her launchpad toward a potential comeback…
Mustang Valley set for New Plymouth return
Mustang Valley powered home to take out last year’s Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m). Photo credit: Trish Dunell IMustang Valley’s return to the track at Te Rapa last month was nothing short of bold and promising. Trainer Andrew Forsman, known for his strategic approach, has wisely chosen a steady path for this high-class daughter of Vanbrugh. Mustang Valley’s upcoming race at New Plymouth serves as a stepping stone toward two prestigious Group 1 events: the Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on September 30 and the Livamol Classic (2040m) at…
Sha Tin races betting preview & tips | Sunday, September 17
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, September 17, 2023 First Race 1pm HKT (3pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes TwilightHong Kong racing racing heads back to Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday afternoon for a competitive 10-race program shared between the turf and all-weather circuit. The rail for the turf course is in the B position for the meeting, and with a strong chance of rain hitting the track, we’ll be expecting a yielding surface at some stage throughout the…
Seymour race tips & quaddie numbers | September 17, 2023
What Seymour Races Where Seymour Racing Club – 55 Kobyboyn Rd, Seymour VIC 3660 When Sunday, September 17, 2023 First Race 1:31pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Action heads to the Seymour Racing Club on Sunday afternoon with an eight-race program scheduled. With perfect conditions forecast, the track should be a Good 4 come race day and despite the rail coming out 7m, every runner will get their chance if good enough. Racing from Seymour commences at 1:31pm AEST. Here are our free Seymour tips, best bets and quaddie numbers for Sunday,…