Merchant Queen kicks off new Ellerslie era in style

Merchant Queen winning the opening event on the new Ellerslie StrathAyr surface on Sunday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The highly anticipated reopening of Ellerslie was celebrated in style on Sunday, with Merchant Queen writing her name into the history books as the first to salute in a new era for the iconic venue. Ellerslie, home to several of New Zealand’s most esteemed race days, underwent a major reconstruction to install the new StrathAyr surface over the past 22 months. The potent combination of Stephen Marsh and Sam Spratt were…

Legarto makes a mess of rivals at Ellerslie

Legarto cruises to an impressive victory in Sunday’s Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Two Group Ones at Trentham and the eagerly anticipated reopening of Ellerslie provided plenty of potential highlights across a blockbuster weekend of racing, but top-class mare Legarto towered above all other talking points with a commanding performance in Sunday’s Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m). The dual Group One winner was a class above her six rivals at the new and improved Ellerslie, producing a dazzling turn of foot that sent a clear…

Cranbourne races free betting tips & quaddie | January 16, 2024

What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Tuesday, January 16, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble A rare Tuesday afternoon meeting awaits punters at Cranbourne Racecourse, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. A perfect summer’s day is forecast, and with the track already rated a Good 4, and with the rail out 9m the entire circuit, it may prove advantageous to be up on speed throughout the day. Action from Cranbourne is set to commence at 1:30pm…

Dunn’s remarkable winning run at Richmond Park

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk To use a common cricket analogy, John Dunn extended his remarkable strike rate at Nelson with another “five-for” at Richmond Park yesterday. It was the fourth time he’s had five or more winners in one day at the venue, and the eighth time overall. “I love the track and there’s always great weather,” Dunn says, “it was a great day and a big team effort.” Making it all the more special was the fact the Diamond Racing partnership of Robert and Jenna Dunn…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 15, 2024

Horse Racing on Monday, January 15 will feature three 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 Dubbo. Monday Racing Tips – January 15, 2024 Dubbo Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 15, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $59.16 odds return: Monday, January 15, 2024 Dubbo – Race 1 #6 Cheap Gas Dubbo – Race 4 #12 Erelle Muswellbrook – Race 1 #3 Dize Warwick – Race 7…

No drama on Sunday for Alice Springs trainer-jockey Dan Morgan

Alice Springs jockey Dan Morgan, who also holds a trainer’s licence in the Red Centre, celebrating a win at Pioneer Park. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography Thunder more than likely spooked the Dan Morgan-trained Don’t Be Dramatic before he bolted as he made his way to the gates for his first career start at Alice Springs last weekend. Jockey Casey Hunter was unable to control the three-year-old gelding, and he was scratched. On Sunday, Don’t Be Dramatic finally debuted, and he could not have been more convincing after claiming the honours…

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Renegade Rebel wins Gingernuts Salver at Ellerslie

Emerging three-year-old Renegade Rebel (NZ) (El Roca) stepped up from a last-start maiden win and scored a determined front-running victory in Sunday’s Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie. The El Roca gelding has made marked improvement with every start since finishing at the tail of a five-horse field in his only appearance as a two-year-old last April. He joined Cody Cole’s Matamata stable in the spring and resumed with a close second in a 1400m maiden race at Te Aroha on November 29, then stepped up to 1600m and cleared…

Legarto impresses at Ellerslie

Two Group Ones at Trentham and the eagerly anticipated reopening of Ellerslie provided plenty of potential highlights across a blockbuster weekend of racing, but top-class mare Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) towered above all other talking points with a commanding performance in Sunday’s Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m). The dual Group One winner was a class above her six rivals at the new and improved Ellerslie, producing a dazzling turn of foot that sent a clear warning to her prospective opponents in the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m)…

Merchant Queen wins first race at Ellerslie reopening

The highly-anticipated reopening of Ellerslie was celebrated in style on Sunday, with Merchant Queen (Merchant Navy) writing her name into the history books as the first to salute in a new era for the iconic venue. Ellerslie, home to several of New Zealand’s most esteemed race-days, underwent a major reconstruction to install the new StrathAyr surface over the past 22 months, and the inaugural meeting commenced with a competitive Barfoot & Thompson Ellerslie Is Back 1200. The potent combination of Stephen Marsh and Sam Spratt were fresh from a thriller…