Group One performer Express Yourself (NZ) (Shamexpress) will test her talents in Melbourne this spring, with part-owner and former trainer Nikki Hurdle entrusting her to the care of Cranbourne conditioners Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. The rising six-year-old daughter of Shamexpress had a breakthrough season for Hurdle, winning four and finished runner-up in three of her eight starts, including a nose defeat to Mercurial (NZ) (Burgundy) in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m). Express Yourself, who will race as Expressiveness in Australia, crossed the Tasman earlier this…
Month: July 2024
Proud Kennedy reflects on outstanding season
Warren Kennedy winning the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) aboard Crocetti. Photo: Race Images South Warren Kennedy will welcome a less taxing riding schedule next season after achieving his ambition of securing the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership. With one more meeting to come at Tauranga on Wednesday, Kennedy secured the title with 139 winners, 17 at Group or Listed level, with his mounts earning just shy of $6 million in 2023/24. “It’s always been my goal and I am so happy to have achieved it,” he said. Kennedy…
Cole hoping to end season on a bright note
Mighty Bright will contest the Gartshore Construction (1400m) at Tauranga on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Steven Cole is hoping he can end the season on a bright note when he heads to Tauranga on Wednesday. The Byerley Park trainer will take three runners to the last meeting of the season, including last start winner Mighty Bright, who will contest the Gartshore Construction (1400m). The four-year-old son of Power is rated a $2.35 chance by bookmakers to make it back-to-back wins, and Cole shares their confidence. “He seems to…
Warwick Farm races preview & betting tips | Wednesday, July 31
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, July 31, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set to get underway at 12:15pm local time. The rail is out +5m between the 1000m marker and the winning post, while the remainder is out +3m. The track is rated a Heavy 10 at the time of acceptances, but with sunny skies predicted in the lead-up, punters…
Lady Moana strikes in stable debut at Waverley
Lady Moana winning at Waverley on Sunday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Recent stable acquisition Lady Moana was swift in putting up a winning performance for Clinton Isdale, breaking her maiden stylishly at Waverley on Sunday. A filly by Ocean Park, Lady Moana was positively out of the gates in the 1200m contest under Leah Hemi, who allowed her to find her feet midfield and one-off the rail. Turning for home, the perfect gap opened for Hemi and Lady Moana started to let down strongly, eventually coming out…
Darwin Wednesday tips, odds & quaddie | July 31, 2024
What Corporate Race Day Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Wednesday, July 31, 2024 First Race 2:19pm ACST Visit Dabble There are 61 acceptors for the six-event program at Fannie Bay this Wednesday, and the feature race on Day 6 of the Darwin Turf Club’s extravaganza is the $40,000 Dabble Cup (1300m) at 0-76 level. It should be sunny and windy with a top temperature of 33C. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will once again be a…
Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Tuesday, July 30
There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, July 30. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Kempsey. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – July 30, 2024 Kempsey Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on July 30, 2024 check out our…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Tuesday, July 30. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for July 30, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Owners Bonus – Win a bet on your horse & receive an extra 15% of winnings in cash Account holder must be registered as an official owner of the nominated horse. Fixed…
Manning’s pursuit for Darwin Cup Carnival success
Top End trainer Jason Manning and partner Vanessa Arnott celebrating victory at Fannie Bay during the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) He will start Noir De Rue in next Monday’s Darwin Cup, but trainer Jason Manning is eyeing the $40,000 Dabble Cup (1300m) first with Budgerigar at Fannie Bay on Wednesday. For Manning, it will be his first Darwin Cup Carnival win and based on his Top End debut on July 13 the former WA gelding is some hope in the 0-76 event. The four-year-old was…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 29 July 2024
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