Trainer Debbie Sweeney has her sights set on the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival with her exciting gelding Chattahoochee following his pleasing runner-up performance behind Snazzytavi in last Saturday’s Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m) at Te Rapa. The five-year-old son of Reliable Man was having his first tilt at stakes level, having won six of his previous 12 raceday starts. “It was a really good run, but he was just met by a better horse on the day, the other horse (Snazzytavi) was very smart,” Sweeney said. “He tried really hard and…
Month: April 2024
Stellar weekend for Curraghmore graduates
Curraghmore celebrated widespread success at the weekend with winners in three countries and highlighted by the domestic stakes of rising star Snazzytavi. Farm principal Gordon Cunningham bred and sold the gifted daughter of the late Tavistock who ended her campaign with an effortless victory in the Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m) at Ellerslie. Trained by Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall for Cambridge Stud, Snazzytavi has gone for a break with five wins and four placings, including a third in the Listed Wairarapa Breeders’ Stakes (1600m), from 10 appearances. Curraghmore graduate Lucy…
Canterbury Park preview & betting tips | Wednesday, May 1
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Wednesday, May 1, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble Sydney’s Canterbury Park Racecourse is set to host a competitive eight-race program this Wednesday. The rail is out +3m for the entire circuit, and with the forecast suggesting scattered showers, punters should anticipate a Soft surface. Racing is set to get underway at 12:10pm AEST. Best Bet at Canterbury: Eraantyva The Chris Waller barn has taken its time with Eraantyva, who makes her debut in this…
Johnny Rocker to chase Goodwood glory
Goodwood-bound Johnny Rocker. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Emerging sprinter Johnny Rocker is set to make another bid for top-tier glory this season, as the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) runner-up gears up to take on the $1 million Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 11. “He galloped this morning (Saturday) and was really good,” affirmed the colt’s trainer Nick Ryan to Racing.com following the triumph of his mare Belle Savoir in the $175,000 Vobis Gold Mile (1600m). “He’ll jump out on the course proper (at Flemington)…
Private Legacy emerges as Queensland Oaks contender
Greg Hickman, trainer based at Warwick Farm, has disclosed that Private Legacy will bypass Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville, opting instead to aim for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m) during the Queensland winter carnival. The progeny of The Autumn Sun narrowly missed out on victory against Vibrant Sun in Saturday’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m), falling short by the slimmest of margins. “When you set them for those races and they run a great race like she did you have to be happy,” Hickman conveyed…
Berkeley Square a chance to chase Melbourne Cup berth
Berkeley Square ridden by Craig Williams winning the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase in 2022. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Berkeley Square, victor of Saturday’s Vobis Gold Heath (2000m), may be eying a potential tilt at the $500,000 Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m) at Flemington on May 16, contingent upon a strong performance in his forthcoming start. Trainer Dan O’Sullivan disclosed plans for the four-year-old progeny of Territories, indicating his participation in either a Benchmark 100 event covering 2000m at Caulfield next Saturday or the Group 3 Port Adelaide Cup…
Warrnambool races betting tips & best odds | Tuesday, April 30
What Warrnambool May Racing Carnival Day 1 Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Tuesday, April 30, 2024 First Race 11:20am AEST Visit Dabble The Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is set to commence on Tuesday, with a stacked 10-race meeting headlined by the Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) under handicap conditions. Big fields are the theme of the day, and despite the track being rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, a clear forecast suggests we should be racing on an improving track throughout the…
Prize money increases for HKIR and FWD Champions Day
Romantic Warrior is a two-time Hong Kong Cup winner. Prize money for three of Hong Kong’s premier Group 1 races – the Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m), Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) and Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) – will be increased for the 2024/25 racing season by a total of HK$10 million next season. The 2025 FWD Champions Mile will rise from HK$22 million to HK$24 million, up 9.1%, while the Hong Kong Cup remains Hong Kong’s most lucrative race with record prize money of HK$40…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 29, 2024
Horse racing on Monday, April 29, will feature four 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 Goulburn. Monday Racing Tips – April 29, 2024 Goulburn 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 29, 2024 check out our…
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