Studmaster Mark Baker looked more than a little stunned in the aftermath of a lifetime dream being achieved early on the first day of Book 1 of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka on Sunday. Baker has just seen the full sister by Proisir to outstanding racemare Prowess knocked down to a $1.6 million bid by leading Victorian trainer Peter Moody to set a new record for the female sex at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale, eclipsing the $1.45 million set by the Zabeel-Marquise filly sold…
Month: January 2024
Te Akau land early milestone
Te Akau stablemates Angel Wings (outer) and Superbly Written fight out the finish. Photo: Race Images South After reaching the 99 mark on Wednesday at Matamata, Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were swift in recording their 100th domestic winner for the 2023/24 season early at Riccarton’s Saturday meeting. The powerhouse Te Akau stable has surpassed the 100 mark for the past five seasons on the bounce, initially with former trainer Jamie Richards at the helm, before Walker returned from Singapore in 2022/23 and rewrote the history books in amassing a…
Akrotiri passes Moonee Valley staying test
Akrotiri headed home a New Zealand-bred trifecta at Moonee Valley. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Up-and-comer Akrotiri passed his first staying test with flying colours at Moonee Valley on Saturday, heading a New Zealand-bred trifecta. Akrotiri jumped well from the starting gates and jockey Celine Gaudray allowed the Tarzino gelding to stride forward, taking the lead turning out of the straight on the first occasion. He dictated terms from there and kicked hard before turning for home, putting himself out of reach of Interlinked and Miss Tarzy. Trained by Cindy Alderson at…
Second on Aussie debut for Don’t Stop Dreaming
By Adam Hamilton Exciting young Kiwi pacer Don’t Stop Dreaming looks right on target for the $450,000 Group 1 Hunter Cup. Mark and Nathan Purdon’s emerging open-class star launched his Aussie raid with a close and fantastic second to proven topliner Better Eclipse in last night’s $50,000 Casey Classic at Melton. It was a terrific pointer to the five-year-old prospects in next Saturday night’s Hunter Cup against an even stronger field, headed by Leap To Fame. Don’t Stop Dreaming sat in the one-one trail, launched with a big sprint from…
October wins photo at Kranji
October (NZ) (Ocean Park) put his head down where it mattered in an exciting three-way finish in the S$75,000 Restricted Maiden race (1400m) on Saturday. Coming from fourth position one-off the rails in the running, the Stephen Gray-trained three-year-old was set alight on the outside by jockey Ryan Curatolo at the 400m, with two other promising youngsters, Fire and favourite June joining in the fight at the 200m. Fire got the upper hand momentarily at the 150m mark, but the two Falcon Racing No 7 Stable-owned horses on his inside,…
Rae celebrates winning treble
Terri Rae had plenty to celebrate on her home track of Riccarton Park on Saturday, recording a winning treble capped off by the ever-improving Sir Albert (NZ) (Savabeel). Sir Albert has been a model of consistency for Rae this season, claiming victories over 1600m, 1800m, and a stunning display over 2000m during New Zealand Cup Week. The son of Savabeel journeyed to Trentham last Saturday to contest the $350,000 Remutaka Classic (2100m), and a luckless run saw him finish strongly late in midfield, a performance duly rectified in the Woodbourne…
Jade Hampson stars with Pioneer Park double
Northern Territory apprentice Jade Hampson. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Trainer Ray Viney and Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson starred with winning doubles at Pioneer Park on Saturday as the Alice Springs Turf Club and NT racing community honoured the late Ken Rogerson. Rogerson, 78, a well-known trainer throughout Australia and New Zealand spent over 30 years training in the Red Centre before his sad passing last Saturday from a long illness. The opening race was the Vale Ken Rogerson Handicap (1200m) with the Dan Morgan-trained Angelluccis ($9), ridden by apprentice…
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Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 28, 2024
Horse Racing on Sunday, January 28 will feature seven meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Wyong & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – January 28, 2024 Wyong Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For January 28, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $19.04 odds return: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Wyong – Race 3 #4 Fugitiva Strathalbyn – Race 2 #6 Cararada Geelong –…
Got You Covered big chance in Riverton Cup
By Jonny Turner The search for a deserved win takes Got You Covered to the return of harness racing at Riverton on Sunday. The pacer will be among the first fields of horses in almost 24 years to compete on the Riverton grass track when he starts as the favourite in the Riverton Cup. A second in the Group 3 Northern Southland Cup and a fourth in the Group 1 Invercargill Cup look outstanding form references to take to Riverton’s big day. Combine them with the Got You Covered’s outstanding…