Imwonderfultonight set to strike in Lightning Handicap

Imwonderfultonight will contest the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Imwonderfultonight has been a standout performer for Cambridge trainer Sam Mynott this season and she is hoping her mare can be rewarded for her consistency with victory in Saturday’s Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham. The I Am Invincible five-year-old featured prominently over the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton in November, finishing fourth in the Listed Pegasus Stakes (1000m) before going down by a mere nose to Maria Farina in the Listed…

Realistic Patterson enjoying first taste of Melbourne

Puntura winning the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham in January.Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Robbie Patterson will be soaking up the atmosphere at Caulfield on Saturday but acknowledges his stable’s best chances of success this weekend lies on the home front. The Taranaki trainer is in Melbourne with his Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) winner Puntura, who faces the daunting task of taking on Mr Brightside and company in the A$3.75 million All-Star Mile (1600m). “He travelled over here very well and settled in super, everything…

Pitmans looking to summit Southern Alps

Proserve will kick-off his campaign towards next month’s $350,000 Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) at Ashburton on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images South The inaugural NZTR innovation races have been a massive hit this season and there is still one to come, with southern trainers getting their chance at racing for $350,000 in the Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) at Riccarton next month. The race is restricted to horses trained in the South Island as at December 31, 2023, and Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are keen to get a slice of…

Trentham a proven fit for Isdale’s sprinter

Is That So will contest the Listed Lincoln Farms Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Clinton Isdale will beat a familiar and successful path to Wellington this week with his under-rated sprinter Is That So. The Cambridge trainer has found Trentham a happy hunting ground with his sparingly raced seven-year-old and will bid to add the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) to his record. Is That So has made seven appearances on the track for a brace of wins and three top four…

Taranaki mare seeking maiden stakes win

Hi Yo Sass Bomb will contest the Group 3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images Palmerston North) Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb scored black-type last start when runner-up in the Group 3 Taranaki Cup (1800m) on her home track and trainer Kim Reid is hoping she can go one better in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. “I thought she would go well there,” Reid said. “The track conditions work in her favour if they are a…

Pakenham free racing tips & top odds | Pakenham Cup Night 2024

What Pakenham Cup Night 2024 Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Friday, March 15, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) headlines a competitive nine-race meeting at Pakenham on Friday night with $300,000 on the line in the feature. Perfect conditions are forecast, with the track rated a Good 4 and the rail in its true position for the entirety. Pakenham Cup Night is set to kick off at 5:45pm AEDT. Pakenham Cup Tip: Ashrun Resuming at Caulfield…

Mr Brightside Poised for Back-to-Back All-Star Mile Glory

The stage is set for another top edition of the All-Star Mile in 2024, with Mr Brightside looming large as the odds-on favourite to defend his title this weekend at Caulfield. Mr Brightside is short priced favourite to become the first two-time All-Star Mile champion this weekend at Caulfield. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. Lindsay Park‘s superstar galloper dominated the race at The Valley last year and now enjoys an even greater advantage on his preferred track at Caulfield. He boasts an impressive record at the course (five wins from six…

Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | March 13, 2024

Horse Racing on Wednesday, March 13 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Caulfield, Randwick-Kensington & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – March 13, 2024 Caulfield Racing Tips Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Happy Valley Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For March 13, 2024 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $34.55 odds return: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Caulfield – Race 6 #1 Outback Miss Caulfield –…

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Desert Lightning touches down for ASM tilt

Peter Williams has been in the racing game for long enough that he doesn’t get overawed by the big occasions these days. By his own reckoning, 2024 marks the 50th year that Williams has held a trainer’s licence, and on Saturday the New Zealander will saddle up Desert Lightning in the All-Star Mile at Caulfield. “It’s just a race, but we don’t get those sorts of races in New Zealand,” said Williams, who these days trains in partnership with his wife Dawn. “We’ve had horses in the Sydney Cup and…