Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring with Te Akau Racing ruling out a bid at the A$20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 14. She made an emphatic start to her spring campaign at The Valley on Saturday when taking out the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes (1000m), adding to her victory in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at the Melbourne track March. The A$20 million prizemoney on offer for The Everest has been a big carrot that has dangled in front of her connections for the…
Month: September 2023
Brave effort from kiwi bred in Korea
Hong Kong raider Duke Wai (NZ) (Per Incanto) finished a brave fourth placing in the Gr.3 Korea Sprint (1200m) at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea on Sunday. Squeezed for running room as he left barrier 11, Duke Wai was forced to settle at the rear before steadily making ground mid-race under jockey Damian Lane. Turning for home, Duke Wai took the widest route and closed impressively, however, it was too little too late as Japanese horse Remake set a new course record over 1200m on the sand course. Trainer Pierre…
Great results for Rich Hill stallions at awards
The Rich Hill Stud stallion roster was to the fore when the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards category winners were unveiled. Young resident Satono Aladdin was represented by two major players while there was also a dose of double delight for Proisir at Sunday evening’s function in Auckland. Satono Aladdin was last season’s leading second season sire and champion juvenile sire and his outstanding son Tokyo Tycoon was crowned the top juvenile while daughter Pennyweka landed the premier stayer award. “To get the Champion Two-Year-Old and…
Makybe Diva Stakes attracts 15 nominations
The late I’m Thunderstruck arrived in time to grab Alligator Blood when claiming the 2022 Makybe Diva Stakes. (Picture: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Last-start Group 1 winners Fangirl and Mr Brightside headline the 15 nominations for the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. Having saluted in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m), the Chris Waller-trained Fangirl will be looking to add a first Victorian Group 1 to her elite-level successes in Sydney. Fangirl has just once started the ‘Victorian way’, when saluting at the Melbourne Cup Carnival…
Franco Humbie impresses fresh up
By Jonny Turner Franco Humbie’s owners returned to the winner’s circle at Methven on Sunday to enjoy more success following their chance introduction to the pacer. The four-year-old impressed in his return to racing when scoring a fresh up victory for trainer Ben Waldron and driver John Morrison. Franco Humbie is raced by a big group of owners who came together following a suggestion from Waldron’s long-time client Neil ‘Timmsy’ Timms. “They are a great bunch of lads that race him,” Waldron said. “Neil Timms was at the stable one…
Victor The Winner upstages Lucky Sweynesse at Sha Tin
Karis Teetan jubilates as Victor The Winner spears to victory. Danny Shum will plot a path towards the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on December 10 with Victor The Winner after the lightly-raced gelding toppled Lucky Sweynesse, the world’s highest-rated sprinter, at Sha Tin on Sunday (September 10). Notching his sixth win over 1200m, Victor The Winner (115lb) led all the way and exploited a substantial weight advantage to account for Lucky Sweynesse (135lb) by 2.5 lengths, with Adios (115lb) a further one and a quarter lengths back in…
Moe races preview & quaddie tips | Tuesday, September 12
What Moe Races Where Moe Racing Club – Waterloo Rd, Moe VIC 3825 When Tuesday, September 12, 2023 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to the Moe Racing Club on Tuesday afternoon for a 10-race card kicking off at 12:30pm local time. Following plenty of rain in the region, the track has come up a Heavy 8; however, with some decent weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday, it would be no surprise if we were racing on a Soft 6. Having been out +5m for the last meeting…
2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards Results
Star three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart has become the first male galloper since 2016 to earn the SENZ Horse of the Year title. The Waikato galloper, who gained the top honour by a narrow margin, ended a run of six successive triumphs for either fillies or mares. The 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year awards were announced on Sunday 10 September in Auckland. Sharp ‘N’ Smart, who won three Group 1 races over the season and earned more than $3 million in stakes, had impressive credentials but there was…
Racing Queensland unveils $25 Million Summer Racing Carnival
Skirt The Law won the 2023 Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Photo: Darren Winningham Racing Queensland has just unveiled the program for the upcoming 2023/24 Queensland Summer Racing Carnival. This highly anticipated Carnival promises an astounding $25 million in prize money and bonuses, making it the centerpiece of Australia’s Summer Carnival. Over the course of 10 thrilling weeks, racing enthusiasts from all around the nation will be captivated by this spectacle, culminating with Gold Coast Magic Millions, which garnered immense attention in 2023. One of the most significant announcements earlier this…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 11, 2023
Horse Racing on Monday, September 11 will feature two 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 Grafton. Monday Racing Tips – September 11, 2023 Grafton 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 on September 10, 2023 check out our…