Describing a horse as having the body shape of a pencil might not sound like high praise, but Dylan Gibbons believes it will be an advantage for Tavi Time (NZ) (Tavistock) when he steps out on a heavy track at Gosford. Gibbons has a theory that thoroughbreds with a lither frame cope better with testing conditions and Tavi Time fits that bill. “I’m a believer that the leaner, lighter horses seem to skip through the ground better because they don’t get in as deep,” Gibbons said. “If you see him…
Month: May 2024
Gosford Cup stepping stone for refreshed Goldman
An extended first campaign in Australia might have brought about the undoing of one-time Melbourne Cup fancy Goldman (NZ) (Verdi) in the spring, but the measures taken to rectify that are set to pay immediate dividends. The five-year-old is a solid $3 favourite for Saturday’s Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2100m) as he searches for his first win since defeating subsequent Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe (Frankel) in the 2023 Roy Higgins Quality (2600m) at Flemington. It was the culmination of a barnstorming start to the former New Zealander’s Australian career during…
Age no hurdle for Izymydaad
Izymydaad (inside) and Donardo jump the final fence of the Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A pair of rising 12-year-olds fought out the finish of Thursday’s Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui, with the Ken Duncan-trained Izymydaad coming out on top. The evergreen son of Istidaad commenced his racing career in 2019 and the gelding’s second appearance came over the fences, with every season under his belt bringing new heights, including a narrow second to champion…
Our Absolute primed for Rotorua
Our Absolute will contest the Van Dyks 3YO (1400m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Our Absolute continued a memorable season for trainers Robyn and Russell Rogers when she was runner-up in the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa a fortnight ago. The result added some valuable black-type to her pedigree page, also achieved by stablemate Zecora, who won the Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in December. The Kendayla Park principals bred and part-own both horses and were particularly…
Caulfield free racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, May 11
What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:40am AEST Visit Dabble Caulfield Racecourse is set to host a stacked 10-race program on Saturday afternoon. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and although there are some light showers predicted in the lead-up, punters should expect a Soft 5 surface with a strong possibility of an upgrade into the Good range. The action is scheduled to get underway at 11:40am AEST. Best…
Darwin races betting tips & quaddie numbers | Saturday, May 11
What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 3:04pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s calm before the storm in the Top End with the Darwin Cup Carnival looming on the horizon, but 39 horses have still accepted for this Saturday’s five-event program at Fannie Bay. There’s a slight chance of rain on Friday, but come Saturday the forecast is for sunny conditions with a top temperature of 35C. The rail will be in the true position, and…
Cup hope comes highly recommended
The Tui Toiler will contest the Wairio Cup (2200m) at Ascot Park on Sunday. Photo: Tayler Strong The Tui Toiler acquitted himself well in strong company last time out and he looks well-placed on Sunday to take advantage of a step back in class. The son of Highly Recommended will take aim at the Wairio Cup (2200m) and with regular rider Gosen Jogoo again booked for the ride, they look a strong combination. The Tui Toiler took on weight-for-age company most recently and finished less than three and a-half lengths…
Sunshine Coast racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, May 11
What A.D. Hollindale Stakes Day Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes will headline a massive nine-race program at the Sunshine Coast this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Heavy 10 at the time of acceptances, and with more rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, there is little to no hope the surface will improve much by raceday. The rail will go back into the true…
Home double for Ballymore Stables
Apprentice jockey Joe Nishizuka was all smiles after winning aboard Step In Time at Matamata on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ballymore Stables had a pleasing day at their home track of Matamata on Wednesday, recording a winning double, with stable apprentice Joe Nishizuka also notching his first victory for the barn. Mineshaft opened the stable’s account with a long neck victory over the Debbie Sweeney-trained Ranger in the Team Wealleans 1600, while two races later Step In Time broke through for his maiden win in the Winter Race…
Veteran jumper scores at Wanganui
A pair of rising 12-year-olds fought out the finish of Thursday’s Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui, with the Ken Duncan-trained Izymydaad coming out on top. The evergreen son of Istidaad commenced his racing career in 2019 and the gelding’s second appearance came over the fences, with every season under his belt bringing new heights, including a narrow second to champion jumper West Coast in the Wellington Steeplechase (5500m) in July last year. Hunterville-based Duncan kicked off Izymydaad’s campaign last year at the Wanganui meeting and he…