Month: January 2024

Ayrton prevailed in a thrilling finish in the Listed John Dillon Stakes (1400m). Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Following his impressive victory in the Listed John Dillon Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, where he extended his remarkable record to six wins from seven starts at the track, Ayrton is now set to target the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m) on February 10. Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the trainers of the six-year-old, expressed their confidence in his Caulfield prowess. “He just loves Caulfield, I don’t know what it is, Caulfield, Ayrton…

Loft is edging closer to a raceday return. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) JD Hayes expressed satisfaction with Loft, a one-time Melbourne Cup contender, following his third-place finish in a 1000-metre trial at Geelong yesterday. Loft is on the path to recovery after sustaining a tendon injury just days before his Australian debut in the 2022 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Undergoing rehabilitation with Lee Evison, Loft is set for a comeback, with an eye on the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) in April and the Melbourne Cup as a long-term goal.…

Wrote To Arataki ridden by Jamie Kah returns to the mounting yard after winning the 2023 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes at Sandown. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Trainer Matt Williams, based in Warrnambool, is eyeing another triumph with his prized mare Wrote To Arataki in this Saturday’s Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1200m), aiming to replicate last year’s success in the same race. “She’s coming off that short break where she went pretty deep into the spring, so there’s not a lot of turnaround time there, so there’s a bit of…

Thomas Stockdale returns to the mounting yard on Primal Spirit (NZ) after winning a Maiden Plate at Benalla Racecourse on January 30, 2024. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Primal Spirit, a Charm Spirit gelding and half-brother to the late Group 1 victor I’m Thunderstruck, marked a successful debut at Benalla yesterday. Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, who also handled I’m Thunderstruck, the three-year-old by Charm Spirit started as the +170 favourite and finished strongly to secure victory by a nose over the +10000 outsider Grisbi’s Pal. Replay…

Hakadecree will contest the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui on Saturday. Photo: Monica Toretto Trainer Terry Kennedy is hoping the addition of some headgear will help sharpen his promising three-year-old Hakadecree for Saturday’s Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui. The son of War Decree has impressed in his four starts to date, posting two wins and two runner-up performances, including a last start second to Aberlour in the Listed Gore Guineas (1335m). Kennedy was pleased with the result but said he got distracted in the closing stages of the…

Livid Sky will contest the Listed Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Stephen Autridge is in the enviable position of having a pair of well-performed three-year-olds in his stable and, if all goes to plan, they will give him a strong hand in the autumn fillies’ feature at Trentham. The Matamata trainer has Livid Sky and Still Bangon tracking toward the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) on March 16 and he has confidence in their ability to see out the trip. “I…

Karis Teetan has 40 wins this season. Karis Teetan believes Star Mac can measure up in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) this Sunday at Sha Tin. The lowest rated runner in the race on 64 and without a win from four starts in Hong Kong, Star Mac has the joint-least experience among the entries, however, continues to showcase an electrifying late burst which has returned two fast-finishing third placings in Class 3. “I am really happy to be riding him. I think he’s an improving horse, I…

Horse Racing on Wednesday, January 31 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Randwick-Kensington, Sandown and Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – January 31, 2024 Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 31, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $150.06 odds return: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Randwick-Kensington – Race 4 #5 Ironton Randwick-Kensington –…

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2021 Melbourne Cup champion Verry Elleegant. One of Australian racing’s most popular modern-day champions Verry Elleegant will have a Group 1 race permanently named in her honour at the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. The Group 1 $1 million Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) will be run at Royal Randwick on Saturday March 2, replacing in name the Chipping Norton Stakes. Verry Elleegant won the race named in her honour twice at Royal Randwick in 2021 and 2022 during a stellar career which included eleven victories at Group 1 level, eight on…