The connections of short-priced favourite Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) are in for a massive payday following Saturday’s $450,000 Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, irrespective of the result. The daughter of Proisir is almost assured of taking home the lion’s share of the $650,000 summer series bonus that was introduced this year by Entain Australia and New Zealand in association with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. The series is running across four races between January and March, rewarding $500,000 to the series winner, $100,000 to the runner-up and $50,000 for…
Month: March 2024
Harlow Rocks heads Pike’s Taupo chances
Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks (NZ) (Roc de Cambes) as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by the in-form Roc de Cambes filly and the promising Sign Of Peace (NZ) (Preferment) in take two of the Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2000m) following the abandonment of last week’s Hastings meeting. “That was very disappointing the other day, but they both need a lead-up to the New Zealand Oaks (Gr.1, 2400m) so we’ll head to Taupo and see how…
Strong tempo key for proven stayer
A genuinely run Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan (Kitten’s Joy) on Saturday when he bids to add to his silverware. His depths of stamina were emphasised when he won the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) under 55kg in the spring and looks well placed with 1kg less in the Barfoot & Thompson-sponsored feature at Ellerslie. “He needs, and is going to get, a strong pace with My Maebelline Girl’s best form off the front, Good Oil and Khan Hunter both go forward…
Strong tempo ideal for Cup hope Mahrajaan
Mahrajaan winning the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South A genuinely run Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his silverware. His depths of stamina were emphasised when he won the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) under 55kg in the spring and looks well placed with 1kg less in the Barfoot & Thompson-sponsored feature at Ellerslie. “He needs, and is going to get, a strong pace…
Alice Springs races free betting tips & quaddie | March 9, 2024
What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, March 9, 2024 First Race 1:15pm ACST Visit Dabble A total of 61 runners have accepted for the seven-event program on Saturday at Alice Springs, which is the fifth meeting in as many weeks in Central Australia. Come Saturday, the forecast is for partly cloudy conditions with light north-easterly winds and a top temperature of 35C. The rail will be in the true position and Pioneer Park will be a good dirt surface. BEST…
Proven Harlow Rocks gets the nod from trainer
Harlow Rocks will contest the Group 2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2000m) at Taupo on Friday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by the in-form Roc de Cambes filly and the promising Sign Of Peace in take two of the Group 2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2000m) following the abandonment of last week’s Hastings meeting. “That was very disappointing the other day, but they both…
NZTR chairman Cameron George resigns
Outgoing NZTR chairman Cameron George. Photo: Supplied The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Board has today regrettably announced the resignation of its chairman, Cameron George, effective 31 July 2024. Under his leadership, George, who has served as chairman since 2020, has played a pivotal role in steering NZTR and the racing industry through various challenges and sizeable achievements over recent years. “My decision to step down from my role on the Board hasn’t been an easy one,” George said. “My journey at NZTR started with navigating a path forward for…
Legarto in for massive payday
Legarto is set for a lucrative payday at Ellerslie on Saturday following the Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m).Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) The connections of short-priced favourite Legarto are in for a massive payday following Saturday’s $450,000 Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, irrespective of the result. The daughter of Proisir is almost assured of taking home the lion’s share of the $650,000 summer series bonus that was introduced this year by Entain Australia and New Zealand in association with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. The…
Flemington full racing preview & quaddie tips | March 9, 2024
What Newmarket Handicap Day 2024 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, March 9, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) headlines the stacked eight-race meeting at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. With a top of 38 degrees forecast for Melbourne, a revised start of around 10:45am AEDT looks likely. An upgrade from a Good 4 to a Good 3 is expected at some stage, with the rail out 4m for the entire circuit. Crucially, a strong northerly breeze is…
Asterix back to his best ahead of Auckland Cup
Asterix winning the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Wexford Stables have fond memories at Ellerslie with Asterix, and they are hoping to add another when they head to the Auckland track this Saturday to contest the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m). Asterix is unbeaten on the course in two starts, recording the stable’s second consecutive win in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie two years ago, and returned to the venue last month to take out the Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m)…