Katsu hunting Oakleigh Plate berth

Katsu ridden by Jordan Childs winning the Kensington Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on December 20, 2023. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Following Katsu’s recent triumph in the Kensington Stakes (1000m), trainer Grahame Begg has confirmed that the four-year-old sprinter will make his next appearance in the Listed W.J Adams Stakes (1000m) at Caulfield on Friday. The W.J Adams Stakes serves as a ‘win and you’re in’ race for the prestigious Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 24. Begg, impressed by Katsu’s performance in the last start, decided…

Wolfy poised for Manfred Stakes return

Talented three-year-old Wolfy winning at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Trainer Nick Ryan, based at Flemington, has disclosed that his three-year-old colt Wolfy is set to commence his autumn campaign in the Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Australia Day. During the spring, Wolfy showcased his talent with consecutive victories at Sale and Flemington but faced a challenging outing in the Caulfield Guineas (1600m), finishing 11th. Ryan expressed uncertainty about whether the 1600m was ideal for the colt. “We’re not sure whether the 1600m is his go for this preparation,” said…

Tom Bamford’s Blenheim double – “a ripper of a day”

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk By his own admission Tom Bamford had “a ripper of a day” at Blenheim on Sunday. The 28-year-old recorded the first training double of his career when Muscle Bank and Millwood Indie both recorded strong and definitive victories at Waterlea Raceway. That also completed a double for Muscle Bank after her win on Friday, while Millwood Indie went one better than her second behind Tokyo Rose on the first day. “Sometimes you worry about how they are going to back up, especially Muscle…

December’s breeding and ownership winners

The winners of Harness Racing New Zealand’s monthly breeder and owner awards have been decided for December. In an initiative to highlight those that help keep our sport going, HRNZ has been making the monthly awards since October last year. All owners and breeders who win a race during the month are eligible, with a random number generator selecting the two winners. December’s winners are breeder Mark Booth for Lizzie Richter’s win at Ashburton on December 21 and Shona Nairn, who is one of the owners of El Conqueror who…

Southern Hemisphere’s Richest 3YO Race Headlines Enhanced Summer Carnival

The future of New Zealand racing is set to ignite next summer, with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), TAB New Zealand and Entain combining forces to launch the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race – ‘The NZB Kiwi’. Sponsored by New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB), the inaugural Thoroughbred slot race will headline a major revamp of the New Zealand summer racing calendar next year. The NZB Kiwi will become one of the major highlights of a newly established ‘Champions Day’ that will feature more than $9 million in total prizemoney in year…

Ricky Yiu, James McDonald land Stewards’ Cup with Voyage Bubble

Voyage Bubble clinches his first Group 1. Voyage Bubble has sealed his ascent into Hong Kong’s elite class with emphatic victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin as James McDonald anointed Ricky Yiu’s flagbearer as an emerging star. Providing Yiu with his first Group 1 triumph since Amber Sky’s 2014 Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), Voyage Bubble propelled McDonald to his sixth Hong Kong Group 1 spoil after stalking California Spangle and Beauty Eternal from third place before asserting his superiority with terminal…

Mr Brightside, Alligator Blood handed All-Star Mile wildcards

Luke Currie returns to the mounting yard on Mr Brightside (NZ) after winning the 2023 All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) In the All-Star Mile (1600m), defending champion Mr Brightside, is set to face his longtime rival, Alligator Blood, as both horses have secured the first two wildcards for Australia’s richest mile race. These two dynamic competitors have clashed 11 times, with Mr Brightside currently leading the head-to-head battle by seven wins to four. The highlight of their previous encounters was in last year’s thrilling edition…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 22, 2024

Horse Racing on Monday, January 22 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 Coffs Harbour. Monday Racing Tips – January 22, 2024 Coffs Harbour Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 22, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $38.68 odds return: Monday, January 22, 2024 Coffs Harbour – Race 5 #2 My Mum’s Toyboy Coffs Harbour – Race 3 #13 Cool Machine Albury – Race 2…

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Cunningham proud of Curraghmore draft

Curraghmore principal Gordon Cunningham is quick to share what drives him as he prepares to present another quality draft at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale when it kicks off at Karaka at 10am this coming Sunday. The name Curraghmore is synonymous with some of the best Australasian racetrack performers of the past three decades with horses such as Efficient, Unforgotten, Mighty Boss, Tofane, First Seal, Ruthless Dame, No Compromise, Kovalica and Kahma Lass just some of the many elite level winners that have been associated with the iconic…