Timaru’s Washdyke racecourse is synonymous with some of the iconic names in New Zealand and Australian racing history, however, it’s now timely to reflect on the contribution of one of its unsung heroes, long-time chief executive Paul Hinsley. The Timaru track is well-known as Phar Lap Raceway, honouring the champion galloper who was bred at nearby Seadown in the mid-1920s. Half a century later another locally-bred horse brought further fame, the Peter South-owned and Pat Corboy-trained Grey Way, who became known as the Washdyke Wonder as he compiled a remarkable…
Month: April 2024
Forsman team on track for Australian targets
The Melbourne arm of Andrew Forsman’s operation has been boosted by the arrival of feature race contenders Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor) and Good Oil (NZ) (Dalghar). The Cambridge trainer dispatched the quality duo to his Flemington stable earlier this week to prepare for upcoming feature race assignments. “They arrived there on Wednesday and have travelled well and settling in nicely,” Forsman said. Almanzor filly Positivity has made great strides this preparation and progressed from a maiden success to claim the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) and last time out finished runner-up in…
Mahrajaan up for Group One challenge
He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan (Kitten’s Joy) has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia. The American-bred gelding was purchased by co-trainer Shaune Ritchie from the 2022 Tattersalls Autumn Horses-In-Training Sale at Newmarket, England, for 75,000 guineas, and rewarded the Cambridge horseman’s judgement a year later when taking out the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton last November before going on to secure a Cups double at Ellerslie last month when victorious in the Gr.2 Auckland…
Quintessa out to topple Orchestral in Australian Oaks
Quintessa will contest the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Te Akau Racing will continue their raid on The Championships in Sydney with a pair of in-form chances at Randwick this weekend, including quality filly Quintessa in the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m). The daughter of Shamus Award has been a revelation for trainer Mark Walker this season, winning three and placing in three of her eights starts, including victories in the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m) and Group 3…
Bendigo free racing tips & best odds | Saturday, April 13
What Bendigo Mile Day 2024 Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Saturday, April 13, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble The annual Golden Mile meeting at Bendigo awaits punters on Saturday afternoon with 10 races set down for decision. The Listed Golden Mile (1600m) and Bendigo Guineas (1400m) headline proceedings on a track rated a Good 4. The rail sticks to its true position, with Bendigo’s marquee day commencing at 12:05pm AEST. Golden Mile Top Tip: Makram Makram has been impressive in two…
Mahrajaan looking to cause Sydney Cup upset
Mahrajaan winning the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m). Photo: Race Images South He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia. The American-bred gelding was purchased by co-trainer Shaune Ritchie from the 2022 Tattersalls Autumn Horses-In-Training Sale at Newmarket, England, for 75,000 guineas, and rewarded the Cambridge horseman’s judgement a year later when taking out the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton last November before going on to secure a Cups…
Saturday’s Ascot racing preview & quaddie tips | April 13, 2024
What W.A.T.C. Derby Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, April 13, 2024 First Race 12:09pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 2 W.A.T.C. Derby will headline the action at Ascot Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, with a massive nine-race program set down for decision. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, no rain is forecast for the remainder of the week, and the meeting will start on a perfect Good 4 surface. The rail will go back into…
Superstar sprinter Imperatriz retired
10-time Group 1 winner Imperatriz. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Imperatriz, the illustrious 10-time Group 1 champion, has concluded her racing career, with plans underway for the rising six-year-old mare to transition into a broodmare come next spring, as confirmed by Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis. Ellis expressed his sentiments, stating, “Imperatriz has been a magnificent race mare, I loved her from the time I set eyes on her at the Magic Millions’ sale. What she has done since has firmly established her as one of the very best…
Doomben racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, April 13
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 13, 2024 First Race 11:53am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday afternoon as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a competitive nine-race program. The track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances; however, with no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range by the start of the meeting. The rail will be pushed out…
Randwick full racing tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 2
What The Championships 2024 Day 2 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 13, 2024 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for NSW metro racing on Saturday afternoon, where a bumper 10-race program awaits punters for Day 2 of The Championships. Four massive Group 1’s headline proceedings, with the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) drawing a quality 10-horse field. Throw in the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m), Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) and Group 1 Queen Of The…