Sailor Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) 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 in the Auckland Co-Op Taxis Handicap (2100m) and connections now face a nervous wait to see if he can gain a berth in the…
Month: February 2024
La Crique out to add to Group One tally
Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s (NZ) (Vadamos) season is yet to come, with the Group Oner winner heading south on Saturday to tackle the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki. A daughter of Vadamos, La Crique resumed after a muddled spring campaign with a solid fourth-placed effort in the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) on Karaka Millions Night last month, a run that gave the husband-and-wife training partnership confidence to target the Central Districts feature. “I’m very pleased with how she came through…
Champion mare’s influence still strong
Memories of the mighty mare Ethereal (NZ) (Rhythm) continue to be rekindled and most recently by the emergence of her gifted grandson Pericles (NZ) (Rubick). Bred and raced by Sir Peter Vela and his late brother Philip, Ethereal was the toast of the 2001 Melbourne spring carnival when she completed the famed Group One double of the Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Melbourne Cup (3200m). Trainer Sheila Laxon had previously prepared the daughter of Rhythm to win the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) and the curtain came down on her racing career…
Chris Waller’s Soulcombe ruled out of autumn carnival
Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe has been ruled out of the 2024 autumn. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Trainer Chris Waller announced that Soulcombe’s autumn campaign has been derailed due to an unfortunate injury. The talented runner-up of last year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) was found to have some swelling in one of his legs, necessitating a period of rest. “Soulcombe is unfortunately out of the autumn carnival due to having some swelling to his off-front leg which will require rest,” said Waller. “We will do our best to have…
Tuesday free racing tips & best odds | February 20, 2024
Horse Racing on Tuesday, February 20 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 Wyong. Tuesday Racing Tips – February 20, 2024 Wyong Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For February 20, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $43.26 odds return: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Wyong – Race 6 #7 Scalextrics Wyong – Race 7 #2 Rush Hour Benalla – Race 1 #13 Miss Winslet | Copy this…
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Velocious chasing NZB Kiwi bonus
Velocious winning the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie last month. Photo: Race Images Syndicator Go Racing are looking for their standout juvenile Velocious to become the first The NZB Kiwi (1500m) bonus eligible horse in the coming weeks. On top of the $3.5 million prizemoney on offer in the inaugural running of the slot race, there is also $1 million in bonuses up for grabs, and to be eligible for a share of the bonus pool, a horse must win one of the various bonus eligible races on offer…
Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday, February 21
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, February 21, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening for a classy nine-race program. The rail is out in the C+3 position throughout the circuit, and although there are some light showers predicted in the lead-up, it shouldn’t have any effect on the Good 4 rating. The opening race is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm local time. Best…
Whangaehu looking to hand Thurlow further Auckland Cup success
Whangaehu and Per-Anders Graberg bolt clear of their rivals in Sunday’s AFFCO NZ Ltd Wairoa Cup (2100m) at Hastings. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow claimed the Auckland Cup (3200m) with his top stayer Glory Days in 2019, and five years on he is daring to dream of adding another to his mantle. While the race no longer holds the elite-level status it did in his first triumph, Thurlow is still keen to claim New Zealand’s top two-mile prize with Whangaehu following his dominant performance…