New Plymouth two-year-old contender Pleasing has lived up to her name ahead of her debut on Saturday. The daughter of Russian Revolution will step out in the A B Electrical Ltd (1200m) and has displayed the pace to make use of her inside barrier. “She’s had a jump-out and a trial and won them both nicely over 800m this time in. I’m hopeful she’ll stretch out to 1200m and can’t see why she won’t,” trainer Mike Breslin said. “She’s a very fast horse, but in her general nature she’s relaxed…
Month: May 2024
La Crique ready to get prep back on track
Dual Group One winner La Crique will be on trial for a trip across the Tasman when she heads to Arawa Park on Saturday to contest the Gr.3 Rotorua ITM Stakes (1400m). The daughter of Vadamos has been hampered by foot issues this season, which interrupted her spring preparation before she returned in summer to run fourth in the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) before winning the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m). She was on target to tackle the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie in March, but…
Vale Ivan Hobbs
The Taranaki racing community is mourning the loss of one of its greatest servants, Ivan Murray Hobbs, who passed away earlier this week aged 93. Hobbs had a lifelong involvement in racing in the region, holding many roles at the Taranaki Racing Club, including committee member, vice chairman to Brian Mason, steward, honorary bar manager, assistant judge, and racing syndicate member. He was bestowed life membership to the club, reflecting his decades of service. Hobbs’ son Carey, who led The Taranaki Racing Club for several decades, said racing was his…
Saturday’s Newcastle racing tips & quaddie | The Coast Raceday
What The Coast Raceday Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:15am AEST Visit Dabble After being transferred from Gosford due to the state of the track, metropolitan racing heads to Newcastle on Saturday with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. Three feature races headline the card, including the annual running of The Coast (1600m). Meanwhile, the Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2100m) and Takeover Target (1200m) bring plenty of quality to the undercard. The rail is in the true…
Coolmore secures daughter of She’s Extreme in $3.4 million bid
She’s Extreme has caused a massive upset in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes. Photo: Steve Hart Coolmore has successfully acquired the daughter of She’s Extreme at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale for $3.4 million, marking a notable addition to their roster. The young filly stole the show at the auction, nearly outshining last year’s top-selling horse, Nimalee, who fetched $3.6 million. Tom Moore from Coolmore expressed his enthusiasm for this purchase, drawing attention to the track record of success with high-value mares acquired at sales events. He pointed out the achievements…
Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 10th May
Today 10th May in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 1 hour ago Coolmore secures daughter of She’s Extreme in $3.4 million bid Coolmore makes a bold move at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale, acquiring the daughter of dual Group 1 winner She’s Extreme … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago The…
The Coast race day moves to Newcastle amid weather concerns
Gosford’s $2 million race day has been moved from Gosford Racecourse to Newcastle Racecourse due to rain and a Heavy 10 track rating. Racing NSW made the decision to ensure the safety of both the horses and jockeys participating in Saturday’s metropolitan race day. The relocated event features a prize pool of $2 million, with races including The Coast with a prize of $500,000, the Gosford Gold Cup offering $300,000, and the Takeover Target Stakes with a purse of $250,000. Despite the disappointment expressed by Gosford Racecourse Club CEO Daniel…
Today’s horse racing tips and best bets | Friday, 10/5/24
Horse racing on Friday, May 10, will feature eight meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for Cranbourne evening meeting. Friday’s Racing Tips – May 10, 2024 Cranbourne 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 10, 2024 check out our guide…
Friday’s horse racing promos and bet return offers | 10/5/24
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, May 10. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for May 10, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions CRANBOURNE RACES 1-2 – 2ND OR 3RD BONUS BACK Back a runner in races 1-4 at Wentworth Park this Friday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to $50 in…
Chase A Dream at his “best” for tonight’s $160,000 Group 1 at Addington
By Michael Guerin Nathan Purdon admits he doesn’t exactly know why Chase A Dream is back to his best. But he doubts he can get the exciting pacer any better than he has him for tonight’s $160,000 Garrards Sires’ Stakes Final at Addington. The three-year-old goes into the race with a chance to defend the title he won so stunningly in the two-year-old final on New Zealand Cup day, coming from last and still looked to have no chance at the top of the straight. That labelled him a potential…