Krystal Williams will head south to Oamaru’s meeting on Thursday with a quintet of runners and she is hoping to return home with a couple of winners cheques. “There are a few nice ones,” she said. “The Roaring Tiger is having his first run back and the others have had 10 days off and are coming back to racing.” On The Rivet (NZ) (Sweet Orange) will be fresh-up in the Opie Bosson 65 & Jmps (2200m) after winning and finishing runner-up in his prior two starts. The son of Sweet…
Month: June 2024
Eliud set for Australian debut
Promising three-year-old Eliud (NZ) (Almanzor) is expected to relish the step up to a middle distance when he makes his Australian debut on Saturday. The Tony Pike-trained son of Almanzor earned a trip to Melbourne off the back of a brace of domestic victories and travelled over without incident last Wednesday. “He has been nominated for Mahogany Series and will run at Flemington in the three-year-old 2000m race,” Pike said. “Should he go as expected on Saturday, the final is two weeks later over 2500m.” Eliud opened his current preparation…
Sandown Hillside races best bets and quaddie | June 19, 2024
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, June 19, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside track at Sandown is the destination for racing in Victoria on Wednesday afternoon, with eight events set down for decision. A cold but clear day is forecast, meaning the track is likely to remain in the Soft 6 region. Racing will commence at 12:25pm AEST, with the rail out 8m for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Sandown: Rhapsody Chic Rhapsody Chic produced…
Canterbury top racing tips & best odds | Wednesday, June 19
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Monday, June 10, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Canterbury Park Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive seven-part program set for decision. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and although the surface is rated a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, the track should be improving throughout the week thanks to sunny skies forecast on Monday and Tuesday. The first race is scheduled to get underway at…
Richards to head north with Rhythm ‘N’ Spice
Matamata trainer Paul Richards. Photo: Darryl Shearer Matamata trainer Paul Richards will head north to Pukekohe on Wednesday with just the one runner, but he is hoping that is enough to add to his season haul of six victories. Waikato Stud-bred and raced filly Rhythm ‘N’ Spice will make her debut, and takes winning trial form into the race. The daughter of Ardrossan has had four trial outings, winning her most recent trial over 950m on the Cambridge Synthetic last month. Richards was pleased with her performance but said she…
Eliud to make Australian debut at Flemington
Eliud will line-up at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Promising three-year-old Eliud is expected to relish the step up to a middle distance when he makes his Australian debut on Saturday. The Tony Pike-trained son of Almanzor earned a trip to Melbourne off the back of a brace of domestic victories and travelled over without incident last Wednesday. “He has been nominated for Mahogany Series and will run at Flemington in the three-year-old 2000m race,” Pike said. “Should he go as expected on Saturday, the final is…
The Follow Files: Q22 winner moves into Caulfield Cup favouritism
Queensland’s richest race, the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, headlined the massive day of feature racing at Eagle Farm last Saturday, while Sandown and Rosehill held strong support cards during the winter months. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, you will find three runners that are worth following after producing new career peaks in their respective races. You can add these horses to your blackbook with your chosen bookmakers so that you don’t miss out when they race again. Eagle Farm Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: +4.5m entire…
Boss, Oliver confirmed as special guests for Darwin Cup Carnival
Damien Oliver, along with fellow champion jockey Glen Boss, will light up the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival when he attends the Let’s Talk Racing Luncheon on August 1. (Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos) Former champion jockeys Glen Boss and Damien Oliver, both inductees in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, are bound for the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival. Boss and Oliver will be special guests at the Let’s Talk Racing Luncheon at Fannie Bay’s Schweppes Pavilion on Thursday, August 1, leading into Palmerston Sprint Day on August 3. It’s a coup for…
Luncies kept fresh for Ipswich Cup tilt
Luncies was a dominant winner of the 2023 Group 3 Tattersalls Cup at Eagle Farm. Photo: Darren Winningham Kris Lees had a hunch that waiting for this Saturday’s Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) would be the right move for Luncies. His decision was confirmed after considering the Group 2 Q22 (2200m). Forgoing a shot at the $1.2 million event keeps Luncies fresh for the $250,000 at Ipswich. Luncies has placed fifth in his two starts this campaign, most recently in the Group 3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m). Lees is confident the…
Injury sidelines Group 1-winning jockey Harry Coffey
Harry Coffey after winning Warrnambool Cup aboard Mystery Island. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Victorian jockey Harry Coffey will be out of the saddle for at least three weeks after undergoing surgery on Monday. The Swan Hill-based rider sustained an injury to his hand and wrist during the Swan Hill Cup carnival over the King’s Birthday long weekend. Scans last week revealed the extent of the injury. “He went and got it scanned the other day; it’s his wrist and his thumb,” Coffey’s manager Dean Hawkes told Racing.com. “They said…