Month: February 2024

First Innings on his way to winning at Pukekohe on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Classic assignments could be in the offing for promising stayer First Innings following his impressive maiden win at Pukekohe on Wednesday. The three-year-old son of Contributer had pleased trainer Andrew Forsman in his three prior outings, including a runner-up effort over 2100m at Te Rapa last month. The three-year-old gelding settled midfield on the fence for leading hoop Opie Bosson in the midweek fixture and enjoyed an economical passage throughout. Down the home straight,…

Straight Arron is chasing his first Group 1 score. Hugh Bowman hopes Straight Arron can continue an upward career trajectory with victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Third in the G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) under 135lb on 4 February, Straight Arron faces the elite of Hong Kong’s middle-distance ranks this weekend with five-time Group 1 winner Romantic Warrior and Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and Group 1 Stewards’ Cup victor Voyage Bubble headlining the entries. Bowman is optimistic Straight…

Linebacker on his way to winning at Hawkesbury on debut. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Waikato Stud’s Super Seth has struck a significant offshore blow with the Group One-winning son of Dundeel siring his first juvenile winner in Australia. The race day covers came off his highly regarded son Linebacker at Hawkesbury this afternoon and the John O’Shea-prepared colt didn’t disappoint, coping admirably with a heavy track to romp to an effortless victory over 1300m. “I like the Super Seths, they’ve got great minds and the ones I have got have been great…

What Oakleigh Plate 2024 Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, February 24, 2024 Prizemoney $750,000 Distance 1100m Conditions Group 1 2023 winner Jacquinot (4) | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Damian Lane (55.5kg) Visit Dabble Sparks are set to fly in Saturday’s Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield Racecourse. A massive field of 15 sprinters are set to clash over the 1100m, and with just one previous Group 1 winner in the field, there is plenty on…

What Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, February 24, 2024 Prizemoney $2,000,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Group 1 2023 winner Little Brose (7) | T: Ben & JD Hayes | J: Mick Dee (57kg) Visit Dabble A capacity of 16 juveniles are set to duke it out for the $2 million on offer in Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. With five last-start winners amongst this lot, the 2024 edition of the Blue Diamond looks set…

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 16, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Listed Torney Night Cup will headline an eight-race card at Moonee Valley this Friday night. With hot conditions forecast in the days leading up to the meeting, the track is expected to rate in the Good range for the entire program. The rail will return to the true position, which should allow the track to play as fairly as possible. The opening…

King’s Gambit has opened as the race favourite for the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday. (Photo: Racing NSW) The Group 1 Oakleigh Plate is shaping up to be the most intriguing race at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. As usual, the field for the $750,000 contest is near capacity, with 15 sprinters set to clash in the time-honoured handicap feature. The lone three-year-old in the race, King’s Gambit, has opened as a +320 favourite with top horse racing betting sites. The Peter & Paul Snowden-trained colt will only…