Star jumping stablemates The Cossack (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) and Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) will have to cope with the heftiest of imposts on Saturday if they are to repeat their Te Rapa heroics of 12 months ago. The Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal-trained pair will both have to lump the maximum topweights of 73kg in the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) and Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdles (3200m) in their respective title defences. The Cossack was a dominant winner a year ago with 68.5kg and has coped admirably with more weight in the…
Month: June 2024
Cornelia ready to resume
Fresh off the high of winning a A$500,000 race in Brisbane with their star mare La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos), Simon and Katrina Alexander are hoping to keep their winning run going when they head to Trentham on Saturday. They will trek down State Highway One with their promising three-year-old filly Cornelia (NZ) (Swiss Ace), who will be first-up in the TAB Odds Surge Every Race At Trentham 3YO 1000. The daughter of Swiss Ace has had just two starts to date, winning on debut over 1100m at Taupo last December…
Sorcher impresses on Riccarton synthetic
Sorcher winning at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South 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 front, while Kennedy bided his time at…
Belmont racing tips, best bets & top odds | Saturday, June 15
What Strickland Stakes Day Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11:24am AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 Strickland Stakes will headline the nine-race program at Belmont Park this Saturday afternoon, with racing scheduled to kick off at 11:24am AWST. The track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, but with no rain forecast before the meeting, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range. The rail will be pushed out to the…
Eagle Farm full racing tips & best bets | Stradbroke Handicap Day
What Stradbroke Handicap Day 2024 Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11:43am AEST Visit Dabble The Brisbane Racing Club will host its marquee raceday at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with all races to be run at Listed or Group level. The nine-race program will be headlined by the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and J.J. Atkins. With fine weather forecast for the week and on Saturday, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole…
Mostly Cloudy Poised to Shine in Brisbane Cup 2024
The stage is set for another two-mile showdown in the 2024 Brisbane Cup this Saturday at Eagle Farm Racecourse. A competitive field of 11 contenders will vie for the $400,000 Group 2 prize, with the European import Mostly Cloudy leading the charge. Trained by Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, Mostly Cloudy sits atop the Brisbane […] The post Mostly Cloudy Poised to Shine in Brisbane Cup 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Neasham Stables Poised for Domination in The Q22 2024
The curtain closes on Stradbroke Handicap Day in Brisbane this Saturday with the $1.2 million Group 2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm. A talented field of weight-for-age contenders is set for battle, with Annabel Neasham‘s stable holding a strong hand. Fawkner Park sits atop the betting charts at $4 through Ladbrokes, aiming to improve […] The post Neasham Stables Poised for Domination in The Q22 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
2024 Stradbroke Handicap Set for a Wide-Open Race at Eagle Farm
The stage is set for a wide-open Stradbroke Handicap 2024 this Saturday at Eagle Farm Racecourse. The $3 million Group 1 race (1400m) is Queensland’s biggest racing event, and this year’s edition promises to be a thrilling contest. Tuesday’s barrier draw threw a wrench into pre-race predictions, with several top contenders landing unfavourable outside positions. […] The post 2024 Stradbroke Handicap Set for a Wide-Open Race at Eagle Farm appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Jones excited by new stable acquisition Maximillius
Damien Oliver returns to the mounting yard on Maximillius after winning at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Kyneton trainer Michael Jones is aiming for his first city win and is hopeful that Inglis Digital purchase Maximillius will bring him success in the Benchmark 84 (1000m) at Sandown-Hillside on Saturday. Bought for $22,500, the former Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding was initially being prepped to regain his ‘ticket’ to race after having issues at the barriers. However, Jones noted that Maximillius has been showing promising signs in…
Sir Lucan looking to turn form around at Rosehill
Sir Lucan on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the 2023 Geelong Cup. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Co-trainer Adrian Bott remains optimistic about Sir Lucan, confident the gelding can recover from his disappointing performance in last weekend’s Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) as he competes in Saturday’s Listed Winter Cup (2400m) at Rosehill. Bott acknowledged that Sir Lucan’s recent run was not what the stable had expected, but he believes there were mitigating factors. “He might not have enjoyed the really heavy conditions on Saturday,…