Month: May 2024

Pokuru Gold and Opie Bosson race away with the KPMG 3YO (1100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Promising three-year-old Pokuru Gold provided Te Akau Racing trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson with their 150th winner of the season with a solid display at Te Rapa on Saturday. Walker, who rewrote the history books with his 203-win haul last term, was joined in partnership by Bergerson in August and accumulated 149 wins prior to Saturday’s meeting, after recording winning doubles on the Cambridge and Riccarton Synthetic…

Islington Lass powers away from Lincoln Falls to win Saturday’s Listed James Bull Rangitikei Cup (1600m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Islington Lass could have Group 1 goals on her radar after capping her breakthrough campaign with victory in Saturday’s Listed Rangitikei Cup (1600m) at Trentham. The $80,000 feature was the sixth win from only a 10-start career for the Proisir mare, who has now earned more than $146,000. The five-year-old began the season with a rating of 70, but wasted no time in climbing through…

Niance (white cap) on her way to winning at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Up-and-comer Niance put a last-start disappointment behind her with an emphatic win in Saturday’s A$80,000 Inside Headquarters (1200m) at Flemington. A winner and placegetter from four starts in New Zealand, the daughter of Swiss Ace made a dream start to her Australian career with wins at Pakenham and Sandown in her first two appearances. Niance finished only fifth at Flemington as a $1.50 favourite on April 25, but bounced back in style on Saturday with…

Amberite impressed in his Australian debut, winning at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Former New Zealander Amberite has made an immediate impression across the Tasman, landing an upset victory in his Australian debut in Saturday’s A$130,000 Benchmark 84 Handicap (1800m) at Flemington. The son of Proisir had shown plenty of talent in his 17-start career in New Zealand, collecting two wins and five placings for Matamata trainer Vicki Prendergast. He was a maiden winner by three and a half lengths at Matamata in August, then romped to a seven-length Rating 65…

Spirit Ridge (outside) ridden by James McDonald takes out the Group 3 JRA Chairman’s Handicap at Doomben. Photo: Darren Winningham The Annabel Neasham-trained Spirit Ridge (+380) held on in a grandstand finish in the Group 3 JRA Chairman’s Handicap (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday afternoon, with the nine-year-old fighting off a gallant New Endeavour (+550) in the shadows of the post. The nine-year-old is usually accustomed to a leading role in his races, however, James McDonald elected to take a sit in behind a genuine speed from the ace stall,…

There are 18 meetings set for Australia on Saturday, May 18. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Doomben, Scone, Flemington, Belmont, and Tennant Creek. Saturday’s Racing Tips – May 18, 2024 Doomben Racing Tips Scone Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Tennant Creek Racing Tips Doomben 10,000 Racing Preview And Best Bet 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…

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What Parkes Cup Day Where Parkes Jockey Club – 7126 Eugowra Rd, Parkes NSW 2870 When Sunday, May 19, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing heads to the Central West region of NSW on Sunday afternoon for Parkes Cup Day (1600m). The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with nothing but sunny skies predicted in the lead-up, participants should be racing on a pristine Good 4 surface. The first of eight races at Parkes is set to get underway at 12:05pm local…

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, May 19, 2024 First Race 12:45pm HKT (2:45pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Sunday, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail is in the C+3 position, and although sunny skies are predicted in the lead-up, some scattered showers throughout the afternoon could leave participants racing on a yielding surface at some stage. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm…