Bradman (NZ) (Pins) could be looking to add to his stakes haul if he performs up to expectations in the Majestic Horse Floats 1400 at Trentham on Saturday. The Roydon Bergerson-trained six-year-old took out the Listed Flying Handicap (1400m) at the Upper Hutt track last month before placing in the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m), and was fourth over 1400m at Te Rapa last start. “He is going super at the moment, so I am really happy with him, I can’t fault his work,” Bergerson said. “He had a…
Month: May 2024
Racing a significant contributor to NZ economy
The Racing New Zealand Board is pleased to announce the release of the 2022/23 Size and Scope Report that outlines an industry generating close to $1.9 billion in value-added contribution to the New Zealand economy. The Size and Scope report of New Zealand Racing is a comprehensive look at the racing industry and is the biggest of its type since 2017. Welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Racing Winston Peters, the report provides a detailed look at the economic, social and employment benefits of racing across all three…
Turner team ready for Wingatui meeting
With three runner-up results from just five raceday appearances, De Russian Rocket (NZ) (Sweet Orange) is due a win, and trainer Ebony Turner is hoping it comes at Wingatui on Friday. The three-year-old son of Sweet Orange has been a consistent performer for the Riverton horsewoman and will be out to continue his purple patch of form in the Positive Signs – Print Maiden 1400. “He has been going really well, I am really happy with him,” Turner said. “He has come through his races each time better and better.…
Phelan youngster chasing black-type crown
Take The Crown (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) will have underfoot conditions in his favour at Pukekohe when he takes on black-type company for the first time. The youngster confirmed plans for a crack at Saturday’s Listed Staphanos At Novara Park Champagne Stakes (1600m) with a strong resuming effort for third at New Plymouth. “He ran a big race at Taranaki the other day and we had this one in the back of our minds,” trainer Shaun Phelan said. “We rode him back to get home over 1200m and it turned out…
Doomben Cup 2024 betting preview & top tips | Saturday, May 25
What 2024 Doomben Cup Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, May 25, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 2000m Conditions Weight-For-Age 2023 winner Huetor (6) | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Ryan Maloney (59kg) Visit Dabble The Group 1 Doomben Cup will headline a massive 10-race program as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts the second of two straight meetings at Doomben Racecourse for the Queensland Racing Carnival. Chris Waller, Annabel Neasham, and the Adrian Bott & Gai Waterhouse barn have a stranglehold on the…
Wet track will suit youngster’s stakes bid
Enchanted Elle will contest the Jamieson Park Handicap (1500m) at Pukekohe Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Take The Crown will have underfoot conditions in his favour at Pukekohe when he takes on black-type company for the first time. The youngster confirmed plans for a crack at Saturday’s Listed Staphanos At Novara Park Champagne Stakes (1600m) with a strong resuming effort for third at New Plymouth. “He ran a big race at Taranaki the other day and we had this one in the back of our minds,” trainer…
De Russian Rocket looking to blast off at Wingatui
Riverton trainer Ebony Turner. Photo: Tayler Strong With three runner-up results from just five raceday appearances, De Russian Rocket is due a win, and trainer Ebony Turner is hoping it comes at Wingatui on Friday. The three-year-old son of Sweet Orange has been a consistent performer for the Riverton horsewoman and will be out to continue his purple patch of form in the Positive Signs – Print Maiden 1400. “He has been going really well, I am really happy with him,” Turner said. “He has come through his races each…
Bradman primed for Trentham test
Bradman will contest the Majestic Horse Floats 1400 at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Bradman could be looking to add to his stakes haul if he performs up to expectations in the Majestic Horse Floats 1400 at Trentham on Saturday. The Roydon Bergerson-trained six-year-old took out the Listed Flying Handicap (1400m) at the Upper Hutt track last month before placing in the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m), and was fourth over 1400m at Te Rapa last start. “He is going super at the moment, so I…
Sorghaghtani strikes at Taupo
Sorghaghtani pulls clear to win the C.W. Cole Racing – Cody Cole (1750m) at Taupo on Wednesday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Graham Richardson believes the best is still to come for progressive mare Sorghaghtani after her rise through the grades continued with a victory in the C.W. Cole Racing – Cody Cole (1750m) at Taupo on Wednesday. The daughter of Mongolian Khan had more than a year off the scene after a trio of starts as a three-year-old and returned a furnished galloper finishing runner-up to talented…
Straight Arron seeks form reversal in Champions & Chater Cup
Straight Arron lengthens at Sha Tin. Caspar Fownes is remaining optimistic that yesterday’s (21 May) barrier trial has Straight Arron on track to bounce back when he contests Sunday’s (26 May) HK$13 million Group 1 Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin. Below his best in the HK$28 million Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m) last month, Straight Arron finished 22 lengths behind the victorious Romantic Warrior on yielding ground, which also came as his first run after his slashing sixth in the Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m). Straight Arron…