Southern raider Lightning Jack (NZ) (Per Incanto) is set to kick-off his northern campaign when he heads to Otaki on Thursday to contest the Vale Bav (Mick) Preston (1200m). The Group One performer had put together two placings prior to a disappointing last start performance when finishing last in the Gr.3 Coupland’s Mile (1600m) at Riccarton earlier this month. Trainer Kelvin Tyler said the better track conditions took their toll on the son of Per Incanto, but he has bounced through the run well. “Lightning Jack carried on up after…
Month: November 2023
Broodmare investment paying off
Modest purchase Bella Carolina (NZ) (O’Reilly) has proved herself to be an exceptional investment for Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison. Her value has skyrocketed since she was secured for just $6,000 out of Little Avondale Stud’s draft at the 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock Broodmare Sale with the bargain buy producing three stakes winners. “She was a dark O’Reilly mare, he was doing such a great job and getting older at the time,” Davison said. “I didn’t have a lot of money then and she was the sort of horse that…
O’Reilly mare an inspired piece of business
Campionessa winning the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe last Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Modest purchase Bella Carolina has proved herself to be an exceptional investment for Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison. Her value has skyrocketed since she was secured for just $6,000 out of Little Avondale Stud’s draft at the 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock Broodmare Sale with the bargain buy producing three stakes winners. “She was a dark O’Reilly mare, he was doing such a great job and getting older at the time,” Davison…
Geelong races free betting tips & quaddie | November 30, 2023
What Geelong Races Where Geelong Racecourse – 99 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater VIC 3219 When Thursday, November 30, 2023 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to Geelong on Thursday afternoon for a competitive eight-race meeting from 1:30pm AEDT. With rain forecast on Wednesday and Thursday, the Soft 5 rating is expected to deteriorate further, and foot traffic on the day won’t help either. The rail comes out 8m from the 1700m–900m and then out 9m for the remainder. Best Bet at Geelong – Mahrez Mahrez has…
Japan’s “King” relishes competing against the world’s top jockeys
Yuga Kawada celebrates the win aboard Loves Only You. Crowned Japan Racing Association’s champion jockey of 2022, Yuga Kawada has received the opportunity to join the International Jockeys’ Championship for third a straight year at Happy Valley on December 6. Kawada was supposed to compete in the event last year but was ruled out after testing positive to COVID-19 before leaving Japan. Second in the 2023 standings with 140 wins, bested only by Christophe Lemaire who had already won 156 races as of November 27, Kawada exceeds Lemaire with win…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 28, 2023
Horse Racing on Tuesday, November 28 will feature four 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 Tamworth. Tuesday Racing Tips – November 28, 2023 Tamworth Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For November 28, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $63.95 odds return: Monday, November 28, 2023 Albury Race 6 – #6 Bia Tinne Bendigo Race 3 – #10 Cantolago Home Hill Race 8 – #6 Bringyaticket Tamworth 6 –…
Sandown free racing preview & best odds | Wednesday, November 29
What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, November 29, 2023 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing heads to the Lakeside track at Sandown Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon for an eight-race meeting, The track is a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, and with further rain forecast this week, it would be no surprise to see it start as a Soft 6 or worse. The rail comes out 3m the entire circuit, with the action set to commence at 1pm…
Zipping Classic
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Zipping Classic Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $750,000 Distance: 2400m The Zipping Classic is a Group 2 race that is held at Caulfield Racecourse and is run under weight for age conditions for stayers, boasting a prize pool of $750,000. Since the inaugural running in 1888, the race has had four different names; Williamstown Cup (1888-1962), Sandown Cup (1963-1998), Sandown Classic (1999-2010) and Zipping Classic (2011 onwards). Although the race distance has…
Kevin Heffernan Stakes
Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Kevin Heffernan Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $160,000 Distance: 1400m The Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes is a 1400m event held at Caulfield Racecourse under weight for age conditions for open class horses, boasting a prize pool of $160,000. The Kevin Heffernan Stakes has been run over 1200m, 1300m and 1400m over the years; however, since 2021 the race has been run over 1400m. After being classified as a Listed race…
In-form James McDonald has sights set on Hong Kong features
James McDonald celebrates after winning atop The Golden Scenery. New Zealander James McDonald is on a two-pronged mission after arriving in Hong Kong following riding stints in Sydney as possibly the most in-form jockey in the world. The expatriate New Zealander, now based in Sydney, started a five-week riding contract in Hong Kong last Sunday and hit the ground running when he produced a winner with his first ride on Wunderbar for John Size. And five races later he booted home long-shot winner, The Golden Scenery, for Tony Cruz in…