Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday when running third behind glamour mare Legarto in the Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m). Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson had lofty spring plans for the son of Redwood, which were curtailed after a veterinary examination revealed he had a viral infection following his subpar run in the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings in September. He failed to flatter when a distant last in his resuming Open 1100m…
Month: January 2024
Multiple updates for sister of Mary Shan
The emergence of Mary Shan this season has been welcomed by Prima Park who will offer her sister as Lot 393 at the upcoming New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale. The Waikato farm sold the quality filly at Karaka in 2022 to Andrew Forsman for $180,000 and under the Cambridge trainer’s guidance has met and matched the best of her age group. The daughter of Almanzor was runner-up in both the Gr.2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) and Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) and in between times was an unlucky fifth in…
So Naïve takes out Karaka Millions dress rehersal
Trainers Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley will head to the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie in a fortnight with a bit more confidence with their juvenile So Naive following his win in the Stella Artois 1200 at the Auckland track on Sunday. The son of U S Navy Flag settled midfield and relaxed nicely for jockey Michale McNab, while race favourite Maracatu went head-to-head with pacemaker Hard Attack up front. The pair continued their dogfight down the straight and looked to have the race won until McNab pressed…
Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, January 17 2024
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 17, 2024 First Race 7:10pm HKT (10:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing continues to roll on at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is in the C position of the meeting, and although the high humidity may cause testing conditions for participants, we don’t anticipate any rainfall hitting the course. The track should be a genuine Good 4 when racing…
Randwick-Kensington betting tips & quaddie | Wednesday, 17/1/2024
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, January 17, 2024 First Race 2:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metropolitan racing heads to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon where a competitive seven-race program awaits punters. The rail will sit in the true position throughout the entire circuit, with conditions unlikely to improve in the coming days, the track will remain in the Soft to Heavy range for the meeting. The opening race is set to get underway at 2:20pm AEDT. Best Bet…
Sharp ‘N’ Smart to chase further Australian Group 1 success
Multiple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart. Photo: Trish Dunell Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday when running third behind glamour mare Legarto in the Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m). Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson had lofty spring plans for the son of Redwood, which were curtailed after a veterinary examination revealed he had a viral infection following his subpar run in the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings in September. He failed to flatter…
Tim Trathen has birthday to remember at Nelson
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk What a day Tim Trathen had to mark his 55th birthday. On Sunday at Nelson Trathen’s speedy mare Ooga Chaka, a $900 purchase, won her third race in a new track record at Richmond Park. “The fact that we are from Nelson originally and friends and family were there and it was my birthday it just worked out super well,” says Trathen. And he’s dined out on the success a bit too. “I’ve watched a video a few times,” he admits. When pressed…
Taree racecourse, tips and news
Manning Valley Race Club has been a country racing staple since it’s foundation in 1882, making it one of the oldest tracks across Australia. Its regularly picturesque conditions for racing make it one of the more accessible racecourses for country racing, and with its close proximity to Taree, making it a hotspot for stakeholders in horse racing. Located on the mid-north coast of NSW, the Manning Valley Race Club is terrific spot to manage country trials as well, with the course proper approximately one hour south of Port Macquarie and…
Pride Of Jenni set to chase All Star Mile riches
Pride Of Jenni ridden by Declan Bates winning the 2023 Champions Mile at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Pride Of Jenni, the accomplished Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) and Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) victor from the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable, is gearing up for a lucrative autumn campaign. The All Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield on March 16 is a prime target for this Pride Of Dubai progeny. “Pride Of Jenni’s going tremendous, she’s trialled up well, her trackwork’s been really good,” said stable representative…
Group 1 stars set to kick off campaign at Warwick Farm trials
Fangirl is set to kick off another autumn campaign at the Warwick Farm trials on Tuesday. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Group 1 winners Fangirl and Militarize feature among a strong team of Chris Waller-trained runners who are set to take part in the trials at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Sydney’s champion trainer could supply as many as seven of the 12 runners in the opening two trials for Listed and Group-class horses over 900 metres, with the likes of Group 1 Champion Stakes (2000m) winner Atishu, as well as…