Memorable week for Elsdon Park

Panic scores a narrow victory in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park have had a memorable week in Sydney with the progeny of young broodmare Daniela’s Magic, culminating in stakes success at Randwick on Saturday. While the eight-year-old daughter of Per Incanto never made it to the races, her progeny is more than making up for it, with her first foal, Panic, extending his record to four wins from six starts over the weekend when taking out the Listed…

Paddock pick coming up trumps

Renovations winning at Te Rapa on Sunday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent. The Waikato Stud-bred filly is a daughter of their resident sire Ardrossan and she’s made an encouraging start to her career for the Matamata trainer. Renovations finished runner-up, albeit a distant one behind the flying Alabama Lass, on debut before a respectable sixth in the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). She dropped back in class on Sunday to gain a confidence-boosting runaway success…

Autumn Angel a chance to chase Queensland Group 1 success

Group 1 Australian Oaks winner Autumn Angel. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) After securing a victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m), Autumn Angel could be poised for further elite-level success, with considerations for either the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) on June 1 or the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) on June 8. The talented filly, trained by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, is currently enjoying a spell in Queensland. Managing owner Wylie Dalziel disclosed that the decision to extend her season is under deliberation. “At this stage,…

Paddock pick working out nicely

Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent. The Waikato Stud-bred filly is a daughter of their resident sire Ardrossan and she’s made an encouraging start to her career for the Matamata trainer. Renovations finished runner-up, albeit a distant one behind the flying Alabama Lass, on debut before a respectable sixth in the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). She dropped back in class on Sunday to gain a confidence-boosting runaway success in the Five Stags Leamington 2YO (1100m) at Te Rapa, which might prove…

New Zealand breds dominate at Selangor

Berry Bliss (NZ) (Charm Spirit) scored a win in the Platinum Horse Club Trophy at Selangor in Malaysia on Sunday on a day where New Zealand bred horses dominated winning eight of the nine races on the card. New trainer Joseph Leck, 32, who was only granted his A licence last week, saddled his first winner on his debut day with a horse he has just taken over from his uncle Charles Leck. It was a family affair as on hand to pilot the horse home was his cousin Clyde…

Reserve met on blue-blood Stella Splendida

Bidding is now open for the 51 lots available on the latest gavelhouse.com fortnightly auction, which includes a former Te Akau Racing mare with outstanding pedigree credentials. Stella Splendida (NZ) (Zoustar) was bred by Sir Peter Vela’s internationally renowned Pencarrow Stud and has star power on both sides of her pedigree. Her sire Zoustar was himself a dual Group One winner from a nine-start career before embarking on a top-class stallion career at Widden Stud. He was Australia’s champion first-season sire in 2017-18, and his current service fee is A$220,000.…

Freedman ‘optimistic’ about Without A Fight’s spring return

Without A Fight winning the 2023 Melbourne Cup. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Sam Freedman is brimming with optimism regarding the outlook for stable standout Without A Fight as the Spring Racing Carnival looms on the horizon. Since his commanding victory in last year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), the imported talent has been absent from the track, sidelined during the autumn season due to a minor tendon strain. However, Freedman shared encouraging updates on the gelding’s recuperation. “He’s going great,” remarked Freedman, who operates in collaboration with his father…

Benedetta to chase Group 1 glory in Robert Sangster Stakes

The Jason Warren-trained Benedetta (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) In the buildup to the Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m), another contender making strides is Benedetta from the stables of Jason Warren. After securing fourth-place finishes in both the prestigious Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) and the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m), the daughter of Hellbent returned to her winning form, clinching victory in the R N Irwin Stakes at Morphettville. “We’ve freshened her up, we went back to the jump-outs … just needed a nice run without knocking her around,” Warren…

Scone Tuesday racing tips, odds & quaddie | April 16, 2024

What Scone Races Where Scone Race Club – 434 Bunnan Rd, Scone NSW 2337 When Tuesday, April 16, 2024 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Scone on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program that kicks off at 12:50pm local time. The rail is out +3m between the 900m and 400m marks, while it sits in the true position for the remainder of the course. There is no significant rainfall predicted to hit the course in the lead-up, so punters can anticipate the Soft 5 rating.…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 15, 2024

Horse racing on Monday, April 15, will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Albury. Monday Racing Tips – April 15, 2024 Albury Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 15, 2024 check out our…