After an up-and-down campaign ranging from 1200m all the way up to 2100m, Te Akau Racing is hoping to see Tokyo Tycoon back at his brilliant best in the Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. The Te Akau team is shooting for a third Wellington Guineas victory in the last four years, having won it with Need I Say More in 2021 and Cognito in 2023. Tokyo Tycoon was New Zealand’s champion two-year-old last season, with four sparkling wins including the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) and…
Month: March 2024
Future looks bright for Riviera Rebel
Graham Eade is excited about the prospects of his promising three-year-old Riviera Rebel, who he is hoping can take the next step in his career at Wingatui on Sunday. The son of Pure Champion has surprised his Riverton trainer with his precocity, having won one and placed in three of his seven starts to date, including a pleasing third placing behind Aberlour and Quintabelle in the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) at Ascot Park last month. “He went better than what I thought he would last start,” Eade said. “I didn’t…
Forsman feeling positive with trio ahead of Oaks
Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. Forsman, formerly training in partnership with Murray Baker, prepared sensational dual-Horse Of The Year Bonneval to win the iconic fillies’ classic in 2017, and his three-pronged attack in this year’s edition is headed by last-start Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) victor Positivity. The Almanzor filly overcame the extreme outside barrier under Masa Hashizume in the Ellerslie feature to score…
Foote starts weekend off with a bang
Group One-winning thoroughbred trainer Ben Foote kicked off what he hopes to be a big weekend in perfect fashion at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night when his greyhound He’s All Go took out the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby Final (457m). Foote is a member of the White Horse Toaster Syndicate, which was put together by his good mate Paul Claridge, and includes a number of high-profile thoroughbred and harness racing identities. “Paul Claridge, a mate of ours, asked me when I was down in Wellington at the races whether I…
Enigmatic Tycoon tackles Wellington Guineas
Tokyo Tycoon will contest the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) After an up-and-down campaign ranging from 1200m all the way up to 2100m, Te Akau Racing is hoping to see Tokyo Tycoon back at his brilliant best in the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. The Te Akau team is shooting for a third Wellington Guineas victory in the last four years, having won it with Need I Say More in 2021 and Cognito in 2023.…
Irish Legacy to continue stellar 3YO run for Kingsclere
Irish Legacy will contest the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood have enjoyed a spectacular summer with their three-year-olds, and they are hoping Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham brings more of the same. Three-year-olds from Kingsclere Stables have recorded five stakes wins since November 30, kicking off with a four-length romp by Zabmanzor in the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki. That talented Almanzor colt later went on to…
Queensland jockey to ride for Wexford in Trentham features
Queensland hoop Kyle Wilson-Taylor will partner Cupid’s Arrow in Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A friendship formed during the Queensland winter carnival has paved the way for Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor to make his New Zealand debut at Trentham on Saturday. Wilson-Taylor rode trackwork for Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott when they sent a team of horses across the Tasman last winter, and Wexford Stables have returned the favour with rides on Cupid’s Arrow in Saturday’s…
Forsman positive with trio ahead of Oaks
Positivity will be one of three runners for Andrew Forsman in Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. Forsman, formerly training in partnership with Murray Baker, prepared sensational dual-Horse Of The Year Bonneval to win the iconic fillies’ classic in 2017, and his three-pronged attack in this year’s edition is headed by last-start…
Yarra Valley Cup Day betting preview & top odds | March 17, 2024
What Yarra Valley Cup Day 2024 Where Yarra Valley Racing – Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 When Sunday, March 17, 2024 First Race 1:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Yarra Valley will host its marquee meeting this Sunday afternoon, where the $125,000 Yarra Valley Cup headlines the eight-race card. The track is expected to stay in the Good range throughout the day, with a perfect autumn day forecast for the region. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race on Yarra Valley Cup…
Bright future tipped for Riviera Rebel
Riviera Rebel will contest the Icon Interior Construction (1600m) at Wingatui on Sunday. Photo: Monica Toretto Graham Eade is excited about the prospects of his promising three-year-old Riviera Rebel, who he is hoping can take the next step in his career at Wingatui on Sunday. The son of Pure Champion has surprised his Riverton trainer with his precocity, having won one and placed in three of his seven starts to date, including a pleasing third placing behind Aberlour and Quintabelle in the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) at Ascot Park last…