The first Wootton Bassett yearlings to be sold in New Zealand have made a big impression at Karaka this week, headed by a well-related filly that fetched $800,000 on Tuesday morning. Best known in our part of the world as the sire of multiple Group One winner and star Cambridge Stud shuttle stallion Almanzor, Wootton Bassett is by the former Haunui Farm shuttler Iffraaj and was champion two-year-old in France in 2010. He started his stud career in France in 2012, but only began shuttling to the southern hemisphere when…
Month: January 2024
Skew Wiff on Group One path
Group One-winning mare Skew Wiff (NZ) (Savabeel) will be vying for more topline honours this preparation for Te Akau Racing. The Waikato Stud-bred and raced daughter of Savabeel was runner-up in the Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) and Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) as a three-year-old last season, before breaking through to claim her first elite-level scalp in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings in September. Skew Wiff then flew across the Tasman to join trainer Mark Walker’s Cranbourne barn where she won the Gr.3 The Hong Kong…
Renegade Rebel continuing on Derby path
Renegade Rebel (NZ) (El Roca) will make the second middle distance appearance of his burgeoning career on Wednesday in his final lead-up to the country’s Blue Riband age group staying feature. The Gr.2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m) at Te Rapa will provide the stage for his dress rehearsal for the Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 2. Renegade Rebel has already displayed his depths of stamina with a stylish last-start victory in the Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m) off the back of a maiden success at…
Taylor homeward bound
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing administration ranks will receive an injection of youth and enthusiasm in April with the addition of Brad Taylor to the RACE team. Taylor has enjoyed nearly seven years as the racing manager for Freedman Racing in Melbourne, but felt it was the right time to return to New Zealand and take up a new opportunity as General Manager of Racing with Race, the operator of Awapuni and Trentham racecourses. “I am looking forward to the opportunity, it is going to be a good challenge,” Taylor…
The Follow Files: Australian Guineas favourite returns in style
Over the Australia Day long weekend, we had feature racing on Friday and Saturday at Caulfield, Moonee Valley, and the Sunshine Coast. From the Caulfield meeting on Australia Day and the Sunshine Coast program on Saturday, we have found three runners that we will be placing into our Blackbook with one of the many online bookmakers that offer the ability to follow horses and receive notifications for their upcoming starts. Caulfield (26/1) Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True Entire Circuit Race 5: Listed W.J. Adams Stakes (1000m) | Time:…
Picklebet bonus code and promos 2024
Due to regulatory constraints imposed by the government, the Picklebet bonus code might not yield substantial benefits for new users signing up with the bookmaker in 2024. However, the Picklebet referral code GETON remains active. The Picklebet promo code for HorseBetting is a recent introduction for both platforms, and the Picklebet bonus code GETON is anticipated to be utilised by a significant number of customers. Automatically apply the Picklebet bonus code by following our links Featured casinos #1 Next Gen Racing Betting PickleBet Top 4 Betting. Extra Place. Every Race.…
Vale Bill Camer
The racing industry is fondly remembering former jockey Mr Bill Camer, who passed away aged 92 on Saturday, as a remarkable rider who lived and breathed the sport. “Bill was highly respected not just by his former colleagues in the jockeys’ room, but by all those in the racing industry that had the pleasure of meeting this gentleman of the turf,” said Racing NSW’s Chief Executive, Mr Peter V’landys AM. “Bill had a long and distinguished career competing in a golden era of jockeys and will be greatly missed. We…
Skew Wiff to return in Group 1 Oakleigh Plate
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Te Akau’s Group 1 champion, Skew Wiff, is gearing up for her upcoming campaign, with the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on February 24 marking her return. The four-year-old recently underwent her first trial on the new Caulfield Heath track, covering 1000 metres and finishing fifth under the guidance of jockey Blake Shinn. Te Akau Racing’s Ben Gleeson shared insights with Racing.com, stating, “She did all she needed to do. She stepped a little bit slow away, but…
Ciaron Maher excited by Jimmysstar’s Caulfield return
Jimmysstar on his way to victory. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Ciaron Maher eagerly anticipates the return of Jimmysstar at Caulfield on Saturday, where the 77-rated Kiwi import aims to maintain his perfect Australian record under the guidance of the esteemed trainer. “He’s a ratings horse at the moment, but you’d think he may be better than that,” Maher told Racing.com. “He was really well managed from the guys over there (New Zealand). Lightly raced, well-placed, and really well managed. “He came out here as a four-year-old, not many miles on the…
Sandown Lakeside races preview & quaddie | Wednesday, January 31
What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, January 31, 2024 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble For a fourth straight Wednesday afternoon, metropolitan racing in Victoria heads to Sandown Racecourse, with an eight-race meeting scheduled for the Lakeside circuit. A perfect Good 4 track awaits punters, and with the rail sticking to the true position, it means every runner can stake their claim for success throughout the day if they’re good enough. Sandown Lakeside action is set to get underway at…