The Melbourne spring carnival might come up a bit too quickly for White Marlin (Mastercraftsman) to take part, but it is expected stablemate Goldman (NZ) (Verdi) can on Saturday confirm his stable’s spring intentions when he tackles the Gr.2 Brisbane Cup (3200m) at Eagle Farm. Just 12 months ago, both White Marlin and Goldman were most prominent in early Melbourne Cup markets for the Waterhouse/Bott stable, but while a tendon injury has sent the popular grey horse to the sidelines for an extended period, Goldman gets his chance to find…
Month: June 2024
Duric: Antino ‘absolutely flying’
Vlad Duric admits he has exceeded his own expectations since his move to Queensland just a few months ago. The Caulfield Cup-winning hoop has ridden 12 winners since he relocated from Singapore to ride in the Sunshine State in April and, on Saturday, he’ll be legged aboard one of the leading contenders for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap: Antino (NZ) (Redwood). With the momentum that he’s currently enjoying, Duric hopes that he can use it to gain the right opportunities in his home state of Victoria as the Spring Carnival…
Darwin free racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, June 15
What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 2:37pm ACST Visit Dabble There’s just three weeks to go before the start of the Darwin Cup Carnival, but the fields are getting stronger at Fannie Bay, with the best of the locals taking on opposition from interstate for the first time. In the end, it makes for good racing, with 55 horses accepting for the six-event program. It hasn’t rained in Darwin in over two months, and…
Rosehill races preview and free quaddie tips | Saturday, June 15
What Rosehill Races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11am AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail is out +6m the entire circuit, and with some light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, the current Soft 6 rating should hold for race-day. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 11am local time. Best Bet at Rosehill: Know Thyself Know Thyself returned impressively at…
Oulaghan chasing hurdle success with Berry The Cash
Berry The Cash will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is hoping he can get his hand in the till once more this weekend with his top jumper Berry The Cash who will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa. The seven-year-old gelding has been in a purple patch of form, placing first-up over 2200m at Waverley before winning over the same distance at Woodville, and was first past the…
Dusty Road set for Te Rapa test
Dusty Road will contest the Mike Stent Decorators Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Bargain buy Dusty Road continues to reward his connections and another top showing is expected from the talented performer this weekend. The genuine son of Shamexpress will bid to further his record for trainer Graeme Cameron, who races the four-year-old with his wife Jacky, (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Dusty Road has been out twice on his current campaign and following a resuming second, he finished a gallant runner-behind…
More Hong Kong success for Highview Stud’s Wrote
Highview Stud stallion Wrote continues to show his versatility with a pair of notable winners in Hong Kong this week. The sire of Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pulchritudinous was represented by impressive three-year-old debutant Fast Network, who won the Class 4 Chai Wai Road Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin last Saturday for Dennis Yip. The gelding was the well supported favourite on the strength of strong trial performances and his easy length and a half victory came as no surprise to his trainer. “He trialled very good and…
Jumper looking to cash in at Te Rapa
Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is hoping he can get his hand in the till once more this weekend with his top jumper Berry The Cash who will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa. The seven-year-old gelding has been in a purple patch of form, placing first-up over 2200m at Waverley before winning over the same distance at Woodville, and was first past the post in the Manawatu Hurdle (3000m) last start. He will head north to Hamilton this week where he will be met by some…
Sorcher scores synthetic win
Te Akau Racing has once again been a dominant force this season, aided in no small part by their Riccarton barn, which notched up its 66th win for the season at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday courtesy of Sorcher. Tardily away from the barriers, the four-year-old mare quickly made up lost ground to settle at the rear of the field for jockey Warren Kennedy. Stablemate Fellini set a strong tempo up from, while Kennedy bided his time at the back of the pack. Turning for home the pair had a…
Dusty Road ready for Te Rapa task
Bargain buy Dusty Road continues to reward his connections and another top showing is expected from the talented performer this weekend. The genuine son of Shamexpress will bid to further his record for trainer Graeme Cameron, who races the four-year-old with his wife Jacky, in the Mike Stent Decorators Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Dusty Road has been out twice on his current campaign and following a resuming second, he finished a gallant runner-behind last season’s Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) Pier at Te Aroha. “He’s really…