New Zealand import Strathtay has wasted no time in making his mark in Australia, scoring a runaway win at Rosehill on Saturday in his second start for the Chris Waller stable. A two-time winner from eight races for Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, the Preferment gelding flew across the Tasman in February. He finished an eye-catching fifth in his Australian debut at Rosehill on June 1, and he returned there second-up on Saturday and made a statement in the A$160,000 James Squire Handicap (2000m). Strathtay jumped from the…
Month: June 2024
First winner comes at Goodwood for Royal Ascot hero Circus Maximus
Kirsten Rausing’s homebred filly Alerta Maxima is the first winner for former Coolmore sire and multiple Group One-winning miler Circus Maximus with her victory in the opening contest at Goodwood on Friday. Trained by Marcus Tregoning, she was having her second start over the six-furlong course at Goodwood and won by a length from Mollie Foster, with Mapledurham a nose behind her in third. Alerta Maxima is the fourth runner and fourth winner for her dam Alamode, who was also trained by Tregoning and finished second in the Gr.3 Oh…
Broadsiding Claims Dominant 2024 JJ Atkins Victory at Eagle Farm
Godolphin colt Broadsiding continued his winning streak with a stunning display in the 2024 Ladbrokes JJ Atkins results at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Champion jockey James McDonald piloted the two-year-old to a comfortable victory, securing his 98th career Group 1 win and 19th for the season. Broadsiding ($1.60F), a Too Darn Hot colt, dominated the […] The post Broadsiding Claims Dominant 2024 JJ Atkins Victory at Eagle Farm appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Broadsiding announces himself as rising star with J.J. Atkins win
James McDonald salutes as Broadsiding destroys his rivals in the Group 1 JJ Atkins. Photo: Darren Winningham Broadsiding announced himself as the best two-year-old galloper in Australia with a breath-taking win in the Group 1 J.J. Atkins, as James McDonald rose in the irons to salute the crowd as the pair crossed the line 4.25 lengths ahead of the rest of the field. The James Cummings-trained colt has taken everything in his stride this season, claiming the Group 1 Champagne Stakes three starts back before producing a slashing run to…
Bases Loaded claims Group 3 Gunsynd Classic
The lethal combination of Tim Clark and the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable struck with Bases Loaded (+600) in the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic as the three-year-old colt led all the way in the 1600m contest at Eagle Farm. Although the connections of the winner wouldn’t have been happy after drawing barrier 15, it appeared as though it worked in their favour as Clark pushed forward and crossed the field to find an uncontested lead. The son of Deep Field ran the field along early in the race before…
Alegron outstays rivals in Brisbane Cup truimph
Alegron salutes in the Group 2 Brisbane Cup. Photo: Darren Winningham Dylan Gibbons and Bjorn Baker have combined with Alegron (+700) to take out the Group 2 Brisbane Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon. The five-year-old gelding entered the 3200m contest off the back of a strong performance behind the Hezashocka in the Group 3 Premier’s Cup two weeks ago at the same track over 2400m. After jumping from barrier nine, Gibbons took his mount to the back of the field and allowed the race to unfold before getting…
Tsaikos could clean up in Alice Springs on Sunday
Stan Tsaikos, a long-time rider in Victoria and Tasmania, returns to scale aboard Dakota Lee for Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett after saluting at Pioneer Park where the five-year-old mare is unbeaten in eight starts. He has had big days in Alice Springs previously, and with a decent book of rides, Stan Tsaikos could be the one to follow on Sunday. Tsaikos, who continues to commute from his Geelong base to ride in Alice Springs and Darwin, will partner Terry Gillett’s Dakota Lee, Family Ties and Altar Boy, as well…
Each way chances for Tomlinson at Invercargill
By Jonny Turner Losing one of her best drives may not spoil Kerryn Tomlinson’s day at Ascot Park on Saturday. Tomlinson will be unable to reunite with Dont Ask with the trotter retired and scratched from race 8. The junior driver recently formed a great combination with the mare, trained by Alister Black. “She would be one of the best trotters I have driven regularly down here,” Tomlinson said. “She had great manners and good speed, she was a lovely mare to drive.” Tomlinson isn’t lacking horsepower to work with…
Horse Racing History: This Day in Racing 15th June
Today 15th June 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. Horse Racing Tips 3 hours ago Today’s Australian horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 15/6/24 23 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Saturday, June 15. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Rosehill racing preview…
Today’s Australian horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 15/6/24
There are 23 horse racing meetings set for Australia on Saturday, June 15. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Eagle Farm, Rosehill, Sandown, Belmont, Darwin and Sha Tin (HK). Saturday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – June 15, 2024 Eagle Farm Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Belmont Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips Stradbroke Handicap Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the…