Jockey Kozzi Asano is set to take an exciting next step in his career when he heads to South Korea in the coming months to take up a riding contract with the Korean Racing Authority (KRA). “I have got a license granted to go over and ride in Korea, but I am undecided how long I will go for,” Asano said. “The prizemoney in New Zealand is going up at the moment but I also wanted to experience overseas, so I am looking forward to it.” The 29-year-old Japanese native…
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Gwen’s Daughter to have first synthetic test
Versatile mare Gwen’s Daughter has found success on a variety of track conditions and her ability on Cambridge’s synthetic track will be tested on Wednesday in the D & A Diesel 1300. Gwen’s Daughter has been a consistent performer for local trainer Frank Ritchie, winning three of her 18 starts, most notably one of the Stella Artois Championship Qualifier races in November. Fresh-up since January, the El Roca mare was chased down by Martell and Swindle in the heavy conditions at Tauranga a fortnight ago and Ritchie is interested to…
Hit The Road Jack scores on his Australian jumps debut
Shaun Phelan was thrilled to have his plan for Hit The Road Jack come to fruition when the promising gelding scored impressively on debut over the fences at Warrnambool on Sunday. The Jakkalberry eight-year-old had plenty to offer as a flat galloper winning seven and placing in a further 14 races for Phelan, alongside a pair of fifths in the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) and Gr.2 Avondale Cup (2400m). A successful jumps jockey himself, Phelan recognised Hit The Road Jack’s potential as a hurdler and sent the gelding to…
Mudhoo on the board with a winning double
Two years ago, Ayush Mudhoo hadn’t sat on the back of a horse and now he is a winning jockey. The 19-year-old Mauritian enjoyed watching his brothers Ashvin and Krishna Mudhoo ride in New Zealand in his formative years, and it was upon visiting them that his dream of becoming a jockey began. “I used to watch my brothers races online, and then I came here (New Zealand) on holiday and I met Ilone Kelly. She asked me if I wanted to be a jockey and I said I would…
Good times continue to roll for Mapperley
Mapperley Stud’s Simms Davison has enjoyed a memorable season with results to savour on and off the track. Davison has celebrated top-flight success with homebred mare Campionessa, whose sire Contributer resides at his Matamata nursery while well-received young stallions Armory and Profondo stand in a joint venture with Windsor Park Stud. “Contributer had small books when he had his injury, but his stats are freakish when you look at the number he’s had to the races,” he said. The dual Group One-winning son of High Chaparral has sired 100 winners…
Hit The Road Jack makes strong impression at Warrnambool
Shaun Phelan pictured with Hit The Road Jack. Photo: Trish Dunell Shaun Phelan was thrilled to have his plan for Hit The Road Jack come to fruition when the promising gelding scored impressively on debut over the fences at Warrnambool on Sunday. The Jakkalberry eight-year-old had plenty to offer as a flat galloper winning seven and placing in a further 14 races for Phelan, alongside a pair of fifths in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) and Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m). A successful jumps jockey himself, Phelan recognised…
Gwen’s Daughter set for Cambridge all-weather test
Gwen’s Daughter will lineup on the Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Versatile mare Gwen’s Daughter has found success on a variety of track conditions and her ability on Cambridge’s synthetic track will be tested on Wednesday. Gwen’s Daughter has been a consistent performer for local trainer Frank Ritchie, winning three of her 18 starts, most notably one of the Stella Artois Championship Qualifier races in November. Fresh-up since January, the El Roca mare was chased down by Martell and Swindle in the heavy conditions at Tauranga…
Muswellbrook races free betting tips & best odds | July 9, 2024
What Muswellbrook Races Where Muswellbrook Race Club – Skellatar Park, 15 Racecourse Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 When Tuesday, July 9, 2024 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Dabble NSW country racing returns to Muswellbrook on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +7m between the 1280m to 300m markers, while the remainder is in the true position. The track is already rated a Soft 7 at the time of acceptances, and with more heavy rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can anticipate a downgrade…
Per Incanto pregnancies head Little Avondale offering in National Online Breeding Stock Sale
Little Avondale Stud is offering five mares in the National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus, including a pair of well-credentialled mares carrying foals by the stud’s high-flying sire Per Incanto. The reputation of the Street Cry stallion continues to grow with every season, courtesy of elite performers such as Australian Group One stars Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) and Little Brose, along with the dual New Zealand Group One winner Belclare (NZ). Per Incanto will stand for a service fee of $50,000 this season, and his yearlings averaged over…
Berkshire Breeze further strengthens Maher’s Melbourne Cup charge
Berkshire Breeze ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Banjo Paterson Series Final at Flemington. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher bolstered his formidable Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) prospects with Berkshire Breeze’s victory at Flemington on Saturday. This win further enhances his standing in Melbourne Cup betting, led by another Group 1-winning stablemate. Circle Of Fire is progressing well in his training, aiming to give Maher a second win in Australia’s most prestigious race, following Gold Trip’s triumph two years ago with then-partner David Eustace. The UK import soared…