Belclare set for tilt at Breeders’ Stakes history

Belclare will attempt to defend her crown in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Race Images Awapuni raider Belclare will attempt a rare feat when she heads to Ellerslie to defend her title in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). There have been no back-to-back winners of the prestigious fillies and mares’ feature since it was elevated to Group One status in 2002. Belclare produced a career-best performance in last year’s edition of the Breeders’ Stakes, which was run at Pukekohe.…

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Breeder’s say on Jenni’s 2000m query

There’s enough evidence in Pride Of Jenni’s (Pride of Dubai) pedigree to suggest the star mare can run out a strong 2000m in Saturday’s Australian Cup, according to her breeder. Trelawney Stud’s Brent Taylor has watched in awe as the daughter of Pride Of Dubai has emerged as a bonafide star this season via Group One wins in the Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) and Champions Mile (1600m) last spring, as well as the All-Star Mile (1600m) at her most recent start. Pride Of Jenni’s family is one that Taylor and…

Junior out to shore up Cup start

Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) has contested the past two Melbourne Cups and will chase another start in the race at Flemington on Saturday. The Roy Higgins (2600m) offers the winner a ballot exemption into this year’s Cup, one of four staying races run at Flemington that has ‘win and you’re in’ status. Trainer Phillip Stokes expects Daqiansweet Junior to again make this year’s Cup field but wants to take any uncertainty away by scoring on Saturday. “He got into the Cup pretty comfortably last year,” Stokes said. “He should…

Darn good winner for Elsdon Park

Hezdarnhottoo (NZ) (Too Darn Hot) credited Elsdon Park with their first winner produced off the Matamata-based farm since it was established in 2022. Leading from start to finish at Randwick, the two-year-old colt was having just his second race day appearance after finishing third on debut at the same track a fortnight ago. Ridden by Tommy Berry, Hezdarnhottoo was untroubled during the Toyota Forklifts Hcp (1100m), scoring a comprehensive win by a margin of one and three-quarter lengths. Bred by Elsdon Park’s Lib and Katrina Petagna, Hezdarnhottoo races out of…

Flemington top racing tips & quaddie | Australian Cup Day 2024

What Australian Cup Day 2024 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group 1 racing in Victoria wraps up for another season as the Australian Cup (2000m) headlines a stacked 10-race meeting at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. Perfect conditions will greet punters, the track is rated a Good 4, and the rail sticks to its true position for the entire circuit. The action from Flemington is set to commence at 12:15pm AEDT. Keep reading for HorseBetting’s…

The Grey Goose hunting Riverton success

The Grey Goose pictured following her win in the $200,000 Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui earlier this month. Photo: Tayler Strong The connections of The Grey Goose had a healthy payday when the daughter of Reliable Man took out the $200,000 Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui earlier this month, and they are hoping she is on target for another. The Jo-Ann Gordon-trained four-year-old gained a golden ticket into next month’s $350,000 Southern Alps Challenge (1600) at Riccarton with her last start victory and will head to Riverton on…

Voyage Bubble carries Yiu’s hopes in Group 1 Dubai Turf

Voyage Bubble goes through his paces at Meydan Racecourse. Aiming to secure a second major success at Meydan Racecourse, Ricky Yiu believes Voyage Bubble has the class and preparation to strongly contend in the HK$39 million G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) on Saturday (March 30). Yiu arrived in Dubai to news 2023 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and 2024 Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) winner Voyage Bubble would jump from barrier one under Mickael Barzalona, with fellow Hong Kong contender Straight Arron in gate 12 for Brenton Avdulla. “It’s a good draw.…

Pearl of Alsace looking for Group One goal

Trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have always had plenty of time for Pearl Of Alsace and they are hoping she can fulfil her Group One potential at Ellerslie this weekend. Bred and raced by Sir Peter Vela, the daughter of Tavistock has come a long way in just 12 starts, winning her first five outings, including the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m), and subsequently added a further two victories to her tally. She placed in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings last September, but her connections believe she has…