Shaun Fannin’s priorities will change this winter with his primary focus on the Awapuni stable he runs with Hazel Schofer. Fannin has multiple jumps jockeys’ premierships to his credit but will restrict his riding, with one notable outside exception. “We’re getting pretty busy with the training and plenty of horses around us,” he said. “We’ve got about 20 on the books and training is our main business, so that’s definitely to the forefront of my mind. “I will ride my own ones and West Coast obviously.” Fannin and the Mark…
Month: May 2024
Kovalica to relish Doomben Cup trip
The anniversary of Kovalica’s (NZ) (Ocean Park) biggest success comes up in the next week and Chris Waller is hoping to celebrate the milestone with another Brisbane Group One win. The four-year-old son of Ocean Park will chase his first win since last year’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) when he steps out in this Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) at Doomben. Kovalica won the 2400-metre Derby on May 27 last year but had his next seven starts between 1300m and 1600m, the best of which was a narrow second placing in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m). He finished ninth…
Happy Valley racing tips & value bets | Wednesday, May 22
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, May 22, 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, with a competitive nine-part program kicking off at 6:40pm local time. The rail is in the C+3 position, and with rain continuing to fall in the lead-up, punters should expect a yielding track. Check out our best bets and quaddie numbers below. Best Bet: Telecom Speed…
Warwick Farm betting preview & free tips | Wednesday, May 22
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, May 22, 2024 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program set for decision. The rail is out +3m for the entire circuit, and although the surface is rated a Soft 7 at the time of acceptances, the sunny skies predicted in the lead-up should have the track upgraded into the Good range prior to the opening event at 12:50pm…
Ballarat Synthetic racing tips & quaddie | Tuesday, May 21
What Ballarat Synthetic Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Tuesday, May 21, 2024 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The Ballarat Turf Club’s synthetic track will host its first meeting of 2024 this Tuesday afternoon, with eight races set down for decision. There is no rain on the forecast, but overcast conditions are predicted throughout the day. The rail will be in the true position, with racing scheduled to kick off at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Ballarat: Miss Sunshine Miss Sunshine…
Pierre Ng hits 100 Hong Kong wins as Taj Dragon strikes
Pierre Ng continues to lead the Hong Kong trainers’ championship. Pierre Ng swept to his 100th Hong Kong winner and Ellis Wong notched his most important success when Taj Dragon forged to victory in the Class 1 Racing Heritage Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 May). In only his second season as a trainer, Ng took 1,033 runners across 159 meetings to reach a mark achieved faster by only John Size (113 meetings), Frankie Lor (137) and Ivan Allan (144) – to enhance hopes of landing the 2023/24…
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Kennedy looking forward to training challenge
Warren Kennedy has made waves in the New Zealand jockey ranks since moving from his native South Africa, and now his wife, Barbara, is hoping to do the same as a trainer. The 32-year-old horsewoman has spent her life in racing and trained in South Africa for a few seasons before moving to New Zealand with her husband and children a couple of years ago. “I have been in the industry my whole life,” Kennedy said. “My Dad was a jockey for 24 years. When he retired, he became the…
Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | Monday, May 20
There are four meetings set for Australia on Monday, May 20. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Albury. Monday’s Racing Tips – May 20, 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 May 20, 2024 check out our guide to the best…
Price confidence in Warmonger
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr will feature prominently in Brisbane’s upcoming Winter Carnival, with several key runners in feature races. Group One South Australian Derby (2500m) runner-up Warmonger (NZ) (War Decree) has come through his run behind Coco Sun in great order and will head north for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) on 1st June. “We’ll put him on the plane and send him up for the Derby,” Price said. “I was in two minds … he’ll be a nice staying four-year-old but just having a good look at…