Former Kiwi galloper Pendragon (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) got his Australian campaign off to the best possible start at Werribee on Monday, comfortably winning his 1100m jumpout for trainer Michael Moroney. Purchased by Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables out of Valachi Downs’ 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Yearling Sale draft for $110,000, Pendragon was initially trained in New Zealand by Moroney, alongside his Matamata training partner Pam Gerard, for whom he won three and placed in one of his seven starts. The son of U S Navy…
Month: February 2024
Skyman still in line for summer bonus
Go Racing’s Albert Bosma is resigned to the fact that Skyman (Mukhadram) is out of the chase for the lion’s share of the $650,000 summer series bonus, but he is hoping they can get their hands on some of the minor bonus cash up for grabs. Entain Australia and New Zealand joined forces with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to introduce the New Zealand Summer Series Bonus, targeted at New Zealand’s middle-distance events over the warmer months. The series is running across four races between January and March, rewarding $500,000 to…
Zac Purton to reunite with Voyage Bubble in Hong Kong Gold Cup
Voyage Bubble wins his first race under Zac Purton in 2022. Zac Purton will bid for a fourth Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) win when the six-time Hong Kong champion jockey reunites with Voyage Bubble in the HK$13 million feature at Sha Tin on Sunday. Previously successful in the race aboard Military Attack (2013), Time Warp (2018) and Exultant (2019), Purton takes his first ride on 2023 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner Voyage Bubble since 2022, when the future Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) victor finished second in…
The Follow Files: Chris Waller runners return in fine style
Feature racing took place at Flemington and Randwick last Saturday, with several Group races across both programs. From those two meetings, we have found three runners that are worth putting in your blackbook so you can follow them into upcoming races during the autumn carnival. Flemington Track rating: Good 3 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 8: Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) | Time: 0:57.54 Horse to follow: Espiona (3rd) Chris Waller chose to kick off Espiona’s autumn campaign over 1000m for the first time as the five-year-old mare…
Pakenham races preview & free betting tips | February 22, 2024
What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, February 22, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Pakenham Racecourse is set for an exciting eight-race card this Thursday night, with the highlight being the final heat of the Pakenham Future Stars series. The weather forecast predicts clear skies, so the track should remain in Good 4 condition for the entire evening. The rail will be in its true position, and the racing action is slated to kick off at 5:45 pm…
Blue Diamond Stakes: Undefeated colts head Group 1 market
Coleman has opened as the race favourite for the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. (Photo: Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes will headline a massive day of racing at Caulfield this Saturday afternoon, with 16 runners and two emergencies accepting for the $2 million race. After Tuesday’s barrier draw, online bookmakers have six runners marked under double figures, confirming that this year’s edition of the race could be one of the best we have seen in some time. The undefeated colts Coleman (+360)…
Pendragon wins Werribee jumpout, on track for Australian Guineas
Pendragon winning the Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Former Kiwi galloper Pendragon got his Australian campaign off to the best possible start at Werribee on Monday, comfortably winning his 1100m jumpout for trainer Michael Moroney. Purchased by Paul Moroney Bloodstock and Ballymore Stables out of Valachi Downs’ 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Yearling Sale draft for $110,000, Pendragon was initially trained in New Zealand by Moroney, alongside his Matamata training partner Pam Gerard, for whom he won three and placed in one of his…
Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 Final Field & Barriers: Undefeated Colts Clash, Filly Chases History
The Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 is primed for an explosive showdown at Caulfield this Saturday. Team Snowden’s unbeaten Prelude winner Bodyguard is one of the favourites to take out the Blue Diamond Stakes 2024 this Saturday. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. A capacity field of 16 precocious two-year-olds will thunder down the 1200-meter track, all vying for the coveted $2 million prize and a chance to write their names in racing history. But this year’s Blue Diamond carries an extra layer of intrigue, with three contenders aiming for legendary feats. Leading…
Sailor Jack looking to gain Auckland Cup berth
Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) aspirant Sailor Jack winning at Ellerslie last Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Sailor Jack changed stables with a view to a jumping career, but now looms as a first black-type runner for a tyro training partnership. The son of Jakkalberry provided the Awapuni combination of Shaun Fannin and Hazel Schofer with their first winner at Ellerslie on Saturday with a strong performance to boost his chances of a return trip north. Sailor Jack outstayed his rivals and connections now face a nervous wait to…
Daniel Stackhouse to stick with Benedetta in Oakleigh Plate
Benedetta ridden by Daniel Stackhouse winning the 2023 Cockram Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Jockey Daniel Stackhouse is committed to a rigorous diet regimen this week to meet the 53-kilogram weight requirement for his ride aboard Jason Warren’s talented sprinter Benedetta in Saturday’s Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield. Stackhouse, who dropped to as low as 51.5kgs to ride Daqiansweet Junior in last year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), acknowledged the challenge but expressed determination to meet the weight with disciplined eating habits throughout the week.…