Dual Group One winner La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos) has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks. Fresh off recording her second elite-level victory in the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in February, the daughter of Vadamos was a heavily supported favourite heading into last month’s Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie but was forced to scratch following issues relating to a longstanding foot issue. “It…
Month: April 2024
Waller Eyes Sixth Queen Elizabeth Stakes with Via Sistina
The stage is set for another potential master feat by champion trainer Chris Waller as he targets his sixth victory in the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Stakes this Saturday. Ranvet Stakes winner Via Sistina heads 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting to make it two-from-two down under. Photo: Steve Hart. Waller will saddle up the race favourite, Via Sistina, in the $5 million Sydney feature race on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick. This year’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) boasts a competitive field of eleven, with Waller boasting…
Vila Belmiro looking to break maiden ranks at Ellerslie
Trainer Nigel Tiley. Photo: Trish Dunell Nigel Tiley is hoping to see a deserved maiden success for Vila Belmiro as he lines up a warm-favourite at Ellerslie on Wednesday. A son of Santos, Vila Belmiro made his debut as a juvenile in the Listed Challenge Stakes (1100m), but was not seen raceday for the following 15 months as his Pukekohe trainer allowed him to mature. “I thought he was going to be a natural two-year-old, but he just went through a big growing stage and went shin-sore after his first…
The Follow Files: Waller filly impresses in maiden Group 3 test
Day one of The Championships at Randwick took the spotlight last Saturday, while Caulfield hosted a strong support program. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners that are worth following after solid performances. Add these horses to your blackbook with your chosen bookmaker and you will get notifications before they run. Randwick Track rating: Heavy 9 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 4: Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) | Time: 2:05.82 Horse to follow: Concello (3rd) Outside of Good Banter and Autumn Angel,…
Alexander’s hopeful La Crique can still chase Queensland success
La Crique winning the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in February. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks. Fresh off recording her second elite-level victory in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in February, the daughter of Vadamos was a heavily supported favourite heading into last month’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred…
Wyong races betting tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, April 11
What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club & Function Centre – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Thursday, April 11, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble NSW provincial racing on Thursday heads to the Central Coast, where Wyong Race Club gets set to host a stacked nine-race program. The rail moves out +3m for the entire circuit, and with improving conditions forecast in the lead-up, there is a chance the surface gets upgraded into the Soft range. The action is scheduled to get underway at 12:15pm AEST. Best…
Sandown Lakeside free racing tips & best odds | April 10, 2024
What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, April 10, 2024 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The Lakeside track at Sandown is the destination for metropolitan racing in Victoria on Wednesday. With showers forecast on Tuesday and again on Wednesday, the track is expected to remain in the Soft 6 range throughout the day. The rail comes out 11m the entire circuit, while the first of eight races is set to commence at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown: Into You…
Happy Valley races preview & betting tips | Wednesday, April 10
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, April 10, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (8:40pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of Happy Valley on Wednesday evening for a bumper nine-race program. The rail moves to the B position for the entire circuit, and with perfect weather forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect a pristine Good 4 surface. The opening race is set to commence at 6:40pm local time. Best Bet: Copartner…
Gosford Wednesday tips, odds & quaddie | April 10, 2024
What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Wednesday, April 10, 2024 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Gosford is the destination for NSW metro racing on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set to get underway at 12:50pm local time. With rainfall continuing across the region, the current Heavy 8 rating appears likely to hold for race-day. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, so expect a fair track for all participants. Best Bet at Gosford: Bullets…
Chattahoochee on black-type path
Consecutive victories have propelled Chattahoochee (NZ) (Reliable Man) toward his first crack at a black-type feature. The patiently handled son of Reliable Man has fashioned a tidy record with those recent successes prompting Debbie Sweeney to set her sights on Saturday week’s Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) at Ellerslie. “Out of his last seven starts, he’s won five of them and keeps on improving so he’s going to head to the Easter and his biggest test,” the Te Awamutu-based trainer said. “He’s obviously a progressive horse who hasn’t done anything…