Year: 2023

Didham’s magnificent run continues with Trentham double

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Fashion Icon winning at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Peter Didham’s impressive form this season continued at Trentham on Saturday, with eye-catching pair Fashion Icon and Manifique staking their claim for black-type opportunities this summer. The Awapuni horseman recorded his 13th and 14th victories for the season, equalling his total winning record from 2022/23 from just 70 starts. Didham kicked off the Trentham meeting in style when promising filly Fashion Icon produced her third win in a row as a $2.70 favourite in the Gee…

South African-expat collects first Kiwi win

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A thrilled Billy Jacobson following his first Kiwi-based victory at Pukekohe aboard Lingjun Xiongfeng. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The Kiwi riding ranks have benefitted from the addition of another expat South African jockey in Billy Jacobson, and the family-orientated hoop was thrilled to pick up his first winner on Kiwi soil at Pukekohe on Saturday. Entrusted with the steer aboard the Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard-trained Lingjun Xiongfeng in the Ellerslie Events 1500, Jacobson allowed the grey entire to ease back in the 14-horse field from the extreme outside…

Ellerslie gets tick of approval from Foote

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Group 1 performer Babylon Berlin. Photo: Trish Dunell Excitement is building at Ellerslie, with racing set to return to the Auckland venue following its first set of official trials on its new StrathAyr track on Monday morning. The first heat was taken out by Group 1 performer Babylon Berlin by three lengths and trainers Ben and Ryan Foote couldn’t have been happier with the new surface. “It was a nice trial today. All reports were good, Courtney (Barnes, jockey) said she felt great and having the first use of that…

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission to undergo independent review

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The Queensland racing industry is set to undergo an evaluation of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) according to an announcement, by Racing Minister Grace Grace. Starting in January 2023 an independent review will be conducted to ensure that QRIC is maintaingin integrity standards and prioritises animal welfare. Minister Grace emphasised the importance of this assessment to gauge the effectiveness of QRIC, which has been operational for seven years. The review will encompass aspects, including an evaluation of QRICs powers and management functions. It will explore practices in training, communication…

Purdon’s split second decision pays dividends on GP day

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By Jonny Turner Pulling the left rein proved to be a case of pulling the right rein for Mark Purdon in the Group One New Zealand Trotting Free-For-All at Addington on Grand Prix Day. Purdon left punters gasping with a lap to go in New Zealand’s biggest trotting sprint when he elected to stay three back on the markers with the red-hot favourite Oscar Bonavena. But those same punters were left counting their cash when Purdon shot his star trotter along the inner to claim his second big Group 1…

Under the radar trotter wins at Geraldine

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Trainer-driver David McCormick was equal parts delighted and surprised by Maui’s win in the Ecolab Handicap Trot at Geraldine on Saturday. The five-year-old son of Peak was too good for his rivals on the grass at Orari, just a week after dead-heating for second at Methven behind runaway winner Oscar Bonavena. “I was surprised that no-one was picking him – not one person picked him after that second to Oscar.” “I thought that was strange.” While the tipsters didn’t have him in their…

A Grand Prix Group 1 day to remember for Team Dunn

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by Mike Love Outstanding wins by Tyron Eros and Sunnys Sister gave the country’s leading trainers Robert and Jenna Dunn a Group 1 double at Addington yesterday. Tyron Eros was far too good for his rivals in the IRT Ace of Clubs two-year-old old colts and geldings trot at Addington yesterday. “We were pretty confident. He’s got the ability and does everything right,” says co-trainer Jenna Dunn, “we had a bit of luck with the favourites galloping at the start. Any win is a good win, but when they win…

Horse racing bookmaker bonus & promotion offers for December 11

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Online bookmakers have released their racing promotions for Monday, December 11, including several great bonus back offers. The top Australian racing promotions for December 11, 2023, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions 10% Boosted Winnings ALL Races at Tuncurry Get 10% Boosted Winnings paid in BONUS CASH up to $100 (including SRM). First Bet Only. T&Cs apply Login to PickleBet to Claim Promo This Monday use your punters Toolbox. Get Price Boosts, Bet Backs, Fluc Ups, Back Ups & Extra Nudge tools! Available to use on ANY races of your…

Didham’s hot run continues with Trentham double

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Peter Didham’s impressive form this season continued at Trentham on Saturday, with eye-catching pair Fashion Icon and Manifique staking their claim for black-type opportunities this summer. The Awapuni horseman recorded his 13th and 14th victories for the season, equalling his total winning record from 2022/23 from just 70 starts. Didham kicked off the Trentham meeting in style when promising filly Fashion Icon produced her third win in a row as a $2.70 TAB tote-favourite in the Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Premier (1400m). A daughter of U S Navy Flag,…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 11, 2023

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Horse Racing on Monday, December 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 meetings at Orange. Monday Racing Tips – December 11, 2023 Orange Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For December 11, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $24.03 odds return: Monday, December 11, 2023 Orange – Race 5 #10 Flying Chevrolet Orange Race 6 #4 Redford Tuncurry – Race 1 #2 Tamar Tuncurry – Race 4 #1…