The empire strikes back! In a brilliant winning return to Perth racing, Western Empire revived memories of past glories when he outclassed his opponents in Sunday’s Group 3 Tabtouch Northam Stakes (1300m). Back in the familiar care of previous trainers Grant and Alana Williams, Western Empire put the writing on the wall at his previous start in The Joey (1200m) with a flashing first up third. Starting a firm $2.20 favourite on the strength of that eye-catching Joey performance, Western Empire returned to his imposing best and gave jockey William…
Month: May 2024
Renovations blazing a trail to Gold
Juvenile filly Renovations has already achieved a lot in a short space of time and trainer Cody Cole is excited to see what she can do as a three-year-old. The daughter of Ardrossan attained black-type at Te Rapa last Saturday when she was runner-up in the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes (1400m) behind fellow Waikato Stud-bred Super Photon. The result extended her record to a win and two placings from four starts since making her debut in February, and Cole believes there is plenty to look forward to…
Turn The Ace resumes with dominant all-the-way win
Turn The Ace and Michael McNab winning the Prezzy Card Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Te Rapa specialist Turn The Ace kicked off a new preparation with a commanding front-running performance in the Prezzy Card Sprint (1200m) at his favourite track on Saturday. It was the sixth win from 11 starts at Te Rapa for the Turn Me Loose gelding, whose previous victories included the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes (1100m) at the same meeting three years ago. That black-type success…
Zoulander heads Pitman winning quartet at Riccarton
Zoulander and Kylie Williams after winning the Bush Inn Tavern Open Sprint (1200m) at Riccarton. Photo: Race Images South Michael and Matthew Pitman’s outstanding carnival continued on Saturday at Riccarton Park, with handy sprinter Zoulander pulling off a tough victory in the Bush Inn Tavern Open Sprint (1200m). The local father-son training partnership collected a myriad of victories and placings through Riccarton Park’s autumn season, and snatched a further four at the final meeting with Star Ballot, Motiontime, Ocean Light and the seasoned son of Zoustar saluting. Zoulander recorded his…
High-rolling hurdler back to his best at Te Rapa
English Gambler clearing a hurdle on his way to victory in the Modern Transport Group Hurdle (2800m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Talented hurdler English Gambler extended his impressive front-running record over the fences in Saturday’s Modern Transport Group Hurdle (2800m) at Te Rapa. The Lauren Brennan-trained son of Casino Prince has a reputation for putting a sizable margin on his rivals early, and the restricted-open contest proved no different as he extended his lead to near 20 lengths by the winning post on their first occasion.…
Might mare Desert Lass still firing in Alice Springs
Darwin apprentice Emma Lines (left) and Alice Springs apprentice Dakota Gillett enjoyed success at Pioneer Park in the Red Centre on Sunday. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography The remarkable Desert Lass, arguably Alice Springs’ most popular horse proved once again on Sunday that she is a force over 1400m. Four weeks after finishing as runner-up in the Alice Springs Cup (2000m) for the second straight year, the Carrol Hunter-trained seven-year-old mare proved too good in the Emmie Wehr Memorial BM76 Handicap. It was her fifth win from 14 starts over 1400m,…
Goulburn horse racing preview and free betting tips | 6/5/24
What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Tuesday, May 7, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing heads to Goulburn on Tuesday afternoon, where a competitive seven-race program awaits punters. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with more rainfall forecast in the lead-up, the Heavy 8 rating at the time of acceptances seems likely to hold for race-day. The opening event is scheduled for 12:40pm AEST. Best Bet at Goulburn: Mountain Chatter Mountain Chatter scored a…
Monday’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2024
Horse racing on Monday, May 6, 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 the meeting at Ipswich. Monday Racing Tips – May 6, 2024 Ipswich 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 6, 2024 check out our…
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Cavalry leads charge for kiwi breds in Singapore
New Zealand bred horses dominated at Kranji on Saturday winning eight races on the ten race card with Cavalry (NZ) (Tavistock) winning the feature S$85,000 Class 2 (1600m) race as he aims for the $1 million Kranji Mile on 18 May. Bred by Marie Leicester, Cavalry was purchased by Tony Pike for $250,000 out of Haunui Farm’s draft at Karaka, a half-brother to 14-time Group One winner Melody Belle, he was a dual stakeswinner under the name Tutukaka for Tony Pike and changed hands in a deal brokered by bloodstock…