Year: 2023

Jockey quandary for Footes

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Cambridge trainer Ben Foote. Photo: Trish Dunell Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote will take three fillies south to Trentham on Saturday to contest the Group 3 Eulogy Stakes (1600m), but their biggest quandary is trying to find enough jockeys. With meetings also at Ascot Park and Te Rapa on Saturday, Ben Foote said securing riders for their mounts has become increasingly difficult. “We have three fillies going to the Eulogy, but I have only got one jockey at this stage, Foote said. “There are three meetings on the same…

Sacred Satono chugging towards Railway

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Sacred Satono winning the Listed Counties Bowl (1100m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A tilt at Group 1 glory at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day now awaits Sacred Satono following his comfortable 1000m trial win at Ellerslie on Monday. The son of Satono Aladdin comfortably took care of his four rivals and gave co-trainer Grant Cooksley plenty of confidence heading into a potentially lucrative summer campaign. “He just had an easy trial, a bit of a blowout, and did what he had to do,” said Cooksley, who trains in partnership…

Prowess retired

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Dual Group 1 winner Prowess has been retired. Photo: Trish Dunell The stellar racing career of dual Group 1 winner Prowess is over. The daughter of Proisir developed a foot issue and has undergone treatment at a rehabilitation centre, however, a veterinary examination spelled the end to her racing career, with a focus now turning towards a breeding career for New Zealand’s reigning Champion Middle Distance horse. “The mare has developed a foot issue following her return from Australia,” vet Greg Quin said in a statement. “Initially the mare showed…

November’s breeding and ownership winners announced

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In a new initiative to highlight those that help keep our sport going Harness Racing New Zealand has decided on a new monthly award for its breeders and owners. All owners and breeders who win a race during the month will be eligible, with a random number generator selecting the two winners. Trophies will be sent to both winners each month. October’s inaugural winners were Benjamin Young, a co-owner of Sailor Boy, and Gavin Turner, who bred, trains and races Sir Monty. And the winners for November are (owner) Matt…

Latest from the trials – December 12

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Every week we look at the trials and workouts from right around the country. Who’s impressing and who looks ready to race? Wyndham Workouts Thursday 7th DecemberWeather Fine Track fast Superfast Ronnie (3c Superfast Stuart – Hazel Maud) The Brown trained trotter was solid throughout for Brent Barclay, stepping nicely and trailing two and three deep throughout, challenged leader 400m out and had little trouble getting the upper hand over the final stages. MR:2:12.8, 800m in 63.8, 400m in 31.7. The qualifying time was not electric but the dam won…

Aardie’s Express all the rage for Queen Of Hearts

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By Michael Guerin One of the last Group 1s of the season is set to have one of our shortest price favourites at pacing’s elite level all year. Because after Aardie’s Express drew seemingly perfectly at barrier 3 for the $110,000 Woodlands Stud Queen Of Hearts at Alexandra Park on Friday, she is going to dominate betting and be most people’s multi anchor. The pacing season has not been without its Group 1 hotshots, Millwood Nike being the most obvious, but Aardie’s Express will be long odds-on after she won…

Cole opts for Hastings option with smart mare

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A lack of suitable options has forced Cody Cole’s hand with unbeaten mare In Extasy (NZ) (Exosphere) to resume at Hastings on Wednesday, despite a wide barrier. The in-form Matamata trainer will rely on jockey Matthew Cameron to work his magic aboard the daughter of Exosphere from the outside gate (12) in the Bramwell Bate Lawyers Handicap (1200m). The five-year-old is one of a quartet of runners for Cole at the Hawke’s Bay meeting where he will hope to add to his recent Central Districts tally after a winning double…

Horse racing bookmaker bonus & promotion offers for December 12

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Online bookmakers have released their racing promotions for Tuesday, December 12, including several great bonus back offers. The top Australian racing promotions for December 12, 2023, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions This Tuesday use your punters Toolbox. Get Price Boosts, Bet Backs, Fluc Ups, Back Ups & Extra Nudge tools! Available to use on ANY races of your choice. 18+ Gamble Responsibly. General betting rules apply. Neds T&Cs apply. Login to Neds to Claim Promo BoomBet Daily Race Returns Use your daily Race Returns to back a runner in…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 12, 2023

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Horse Racing on Tuesday, December 12 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 Hamilton. Tuesday Racing Tips – December 12, 2023 Hamilton Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For December 12, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $33.76 odds return: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Hamilton – Race 5 #2 Ferlazzo Hamilton – Race 7 #5 Light Of Rose Wagga – Race 6 #3 Mischinka Kilcoy – Race…

Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie | December 13, 2023

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What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, December 13, 2023 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble As the Hong Kong International Races come to a close, we look to the bright lights of Happy Valley on Wednesday evening as the city circuit plays host to a competitive nine-race program. The rail is set in the B position for the meeting, and although there is no rain forecast for Wednesday, the predicted strong winds could mean racing…