Our Absolute continued a memorable season for trainers Robyn and Russell Rogers when she was runner-up in the Gr.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 Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in December. The Kendayla Park principals bred and part-own both horses and were particularly excited for Our Absolute’s part-owners Trudy Thornton and Lynsey Satherley, with the latter having ridden the daughter of Niagara to the…
Month: May 2024
Cup test for The Fearless One
The Fearless One will contest the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Robbie Patterson is hoping to see a glimpse of The Fearless One’s true staying talent in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park. The talented son of The Bold One has been sparingly raced for his six years of age, with just 15 starts under his belt for three victories and seven minor placings. His most recent hiatus came as the result of a wind operation, and Patterson is…
Morphettville full racing preview & best bets | Goodwood Day 2024
What Goodwood Day 2024 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:47am ACST Visit Dabble The Adelaide Racing Carnival will come to its conclusion this Saturday afternoon at Morphettville, with the Group 1 Goodwood set to headline a massive nine-race program. With no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday, another perfect Good 4 track is expected. The rail will be pushed out slightly to the +4m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race on Goodwood Day…
NT racing action set to heat up again in June
Fannie Bay Racecourse will be the centre of the NT racing world during the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, set to run from July 6 to August 5. There are just three meetings scheduled in the Northern Territory for the rest of May, but the action will pick up in June. There will be weekly racing from June 1 starting at Alice Springs before the 2023/24 season ends with the Fannie Bay meeting on July 31, which is Day 6 of the Darwin Cup Carnival. The Darwin Turf Club hosts two…
Huetor Seeks Third Straight Doomben Cup Springboard in A.D. Hollindale Stakes 2024 Field
The Sunshine Coast gears up for a battle in the mud on Saturday as the 2024 A.D. Hollindale Stakes takes centre stage. Huetor heads betting on the 2024 A.D. Hollindale Stakes on way to a dual title defence in the Doomben Cup. Photo: Steve Hart. This crucial Group 2 $500,000 contest serves as a vital lead-up to the upcoming winter carnivals, with ongoing track upgrades at the Gold Coast forcing the race to Caloundra for the second consecutive year. With more rain forecast, punters are expecting a testing track, and…
Tui Toiler taking form into Cup test
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 Wash Rite & Hyde Landscaping 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 off the frontrunner Green Luck in the Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m)…
Ballymore double up at Matamata
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 Day 5th June 1600. Owned by Deirdre Neville-White and Ballymore Stables, who share a long history together, Step In Time was selected by…
The Fearless One out for Cup win
Robbie Patterson is hoping to see a glimpse of The Fearless One’s true staying talent in Saturday’s Listed Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park. The talented son of The Bold One has been sparingly raced for his six years of age, with just 15 starts under his belt for three victories and seven minor placings. His most recent hiatus came as the result of a wind operation, and Patterson is hoping the gelding can return to the heights of his Gr.3 Premier’s Cup (2400m) placing in mid-2022. “He’s…
Stage Set for 2024 The Goodwood: Amelia’s Jewel Leads the Charge
The Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival reaches its climax this weekend with the prestigious Group 1 $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville. Amelia’s Jewel is favourite to win The Goodwood 2024 in Adelaide this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. Punters have installed the Simon Miller-trained mare Amelia’s Jewel as the race favourite at $4 through Ladbrokes, eager to see her return to winning form. The final field is set at 15 runners after late withdrawals from Annabel Neasham’s Learning To Fly and James Cummings’ Vilana. Amelia’s Jewel comes into the…
Tony Cruz notches Happy Valley treble to continue hot streak
Atomic Beauty seals a Tony Cruz three-timer. Tony Cruz’s accelerating advance in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship continued in blistering fashion with a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday night when the veteran horseman vaulted into the top four of the 2023/24 standings. With six wins from three meetings this month, Cruz has built impressive momentum in a season highlighted by California Spangle’s pair of Group 1 victories to have 43 wins for the campaign to sit behind Pierre Ng (58 wins), Francis Lui (53) and John Size (44). Cruz struck…