Brian Anderton’s association with Burgie’s family goes back decades and it’s one that continues to deliver stakes successes. With son and training partner Shane, the New Zealand Hall of Famer celebrated another satisfying victory with the Ghibellines mare when she won the Gr.3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday in the hands of Corey Campbell. It also signalled a deserved change of fortune for Burgie, who lost her rider at barrier rise in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) before she was narrowly denied at…
Month: March 2024
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Independent research has shown that Te Akau Racing Principal David Ellis is the leading buyer of yearlings and he knows more about finding the right horses than almost anybody else on the planet!
Te Akau family keeps producing
Nucleonic is proving to be a broodmare gem for Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis, who shares in the ownership of the mare with Westonlea Bloodstock’s David and Matthew Peacocke. The family have been put up in lights by the recent deeds of her daughter Qali Al Farrasha, with the Almanzor filly finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie earlier this month before running third in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. While there is plenty of excitement surrounding the three-year-old filly, her year younger…
Happy Valley free racing preview & quaddie tips | March 27
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, March 27, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of the city circuit at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night, where a bumper nine-race program awaits punters. The rail is in the A position throughout the evening, and with no rain forecast to hit the course proper, the track should maintain its current Good 4 rating at the time of writing.…
Randwick-Kensington free betting tips & quaddie | March 27, 2024
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, March 27, 2024 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble NSW metro racing heads to Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, where the Kensington circuit is set to host a competitive eight-race program. The rail moves out +3m for the meeting, and with no rain predicted in the lead-up, participants should anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. The track should play fairly throughout the afternoon, with all the action scheduled to get underway at 1:45pm local time. Best…
Kimochi to chase Vinery Stud Stakes success
Vinery Stud Stakes contender Kimochi. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Gary Portelli has announced his intentions to target Kimochi at Saturday’s prestigious Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill. Despite the notable presence of star New Zealand filly Orchestral and Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) victor Zardozi, who captured the Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) in her latest outing, Portelli remains optimistic about Kimochi’s prospects in her maiden attempt over 2000 metres. “I think they’ve got it wrong,” expressed Portelli in reference to the early betting markets. “Zougotcha,…
Kerrin McEvoy to miss rest of autumn carnival
Kerrin McEvoy (red cap) lifting Zapateo to Group 1 victory in The Galaxy Photo: RacingNSW Kerrin McEvoy’s autumn carnival has been cut short due to a serious injury sustained during Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill. The unfortunate incident occurred when McEvoy fell from Tintookie in the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m), resulting in a fractured vertebrae, specifically his C6. The fall came after McEvoy piloted the James Cummings-trained Zapateo to victory in The Galaxy (1100m). Despite being conscious when he left the track, the Melbourne Cup-winning jockey faces a…
Ruby Rocks scores Cups double
Ruby Rocks made it two home cup wins in as many months at Tauherenikau on Sunday when taking out the Trust House Enhancing Our Community Masterton Cup (2050m). The daughter of Burgundy was victorious over the same track and distance on Waitangi Day last month when taking out the Wairarapa Cup, and owner-breeder-trainer Roger Allen was confident of another bold showing on the Soft5 footing. Ruby Rocks jumped well and was sent straight to the front by jockey Jonathan Riddell where they were able to dictate terms. The Bill Thurlow-trained…
Newgate Farm’s Capitalist: A Shining Star in Thoroughbred Excellence Supporting Spinal Cord Injury Research
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, philanthropy, and celebration at The CatWalk Trust’s LUMINARY event! Ladies, it’s time to dust off your most dazzling dresses, and gentlemen, don your sharpest suits – because on Saturday, June 22, we’re rolling out the red carpet at the newly refurbished Newmarket Room at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand. Tickets to this magical soirée are available now, offering you the chance to immerse yourself in an evening of glamour and giving. With a lineup of exciting events,…
Taree Tuesday races top tips & quaddie | March 26, 2024
What Taree Races Where Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Taree NSW 2430 When Tuesday, January 26, 2024 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Manning Valley Race Club is the destination for country racing on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program lined up for punters. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is currently rated a Heavy 9 at the time of writing, the forecast does predict drying days ahead, so expect an upgrade prior to the opening…