Month: July 2024

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 12th July

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This day 12th July 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 1 year ago Geelong races preview & quaddie tips | Friday, July 14 Geelong Racecourse will host a bumper nine-race card on Friday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Mackay races…

IRT NZ Cup implications at Albion Park

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By Adam Hamilton Early IRT New Zealand Cup markets could be reshaped by a race in a different country on Saturday night. Australia’s two best pacers, Leap To Fame and Swayzee, clash for the third time in their careers and connections of both continue to say they are targeting the $1m IRT NZ Trotting Cup in November, where Leap To Fame is currently a $2.30 favourite, with Swayzee at $6. Swayzee, who won last year’s NZ Cup for trainer Jason Grimson and driver Cam Hart, won his first clash with…

Stokes sets spring targets for duo

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Phillip Stokes has welcomed back two horses who he hopes will be leading lights for his team in the spring, with Goodwood placegetters Stretan Angel and Climbing Star back at his Pakenham base. The talented duo most recently raced when they filled the minor placings behind Benedetta in mid-May and both are stepping up their workloads for their spring reappearances. “They are both back in work and ready to do their first bits of evens,” Stokes said. “Both are looking great and I am very happy with them.” Stokes said…

Kent spring dreaming with Flame

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Mick Kent will let his exciting mare Eternal Flame dictate where she ends up, but he’s happy to back her potential and put in a nomination for the Cox Plate. Kent’s initial spring aim for Eternal Flame will be the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington, as he is keen to get her to 1600 metres and then take it from there, with a shot at the Moonee Valley feature not out of the question. “She will start off in mares’ races with the idea that she will head…

Group 1 Golden Slipper attracts 2094 first nominations

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Blake Shinn guides Lady Of Camelot to Golden Slipper success. Photo: RacingNSW The Australian Turf Club has received a staggering 2094 first nominations for the Group 1 $5 million Golden Slipper (1200m), set to grace Rosehill Gardens on March 22, 2025. Among these nominations are 1059 fillies and 1035 colts and geldings hailing from stables across Australia, marking the 69th renewal of Sydney’s iconic race. Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott headline the nominations with an impressive 159 entries, comprising 76 fillies and 83 colts, aiming to further embellish their record…

Pierre Ng, Francis Lui square off for Hong Kong trainers’ championship

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Francis Lui has assembled an impressive team for the season finale. Francis Lui remains confident and positive of victory in the 2023/24 Hong Kong trainers’ championship as the veteran handler prepares to unleash a 10-strong team at Sha Tin’s season finale on Sunday as Pierre Ng continues to lead the standings by one win with only 11 races left in the season. Trailing 67-66, Lui will have runners in nine of Sunday’s 11 races, while Ng has nine entrants in seven races. As it currently stands, with Ng also slightly…

Nelson and McDougal poised to add to Wellington jumps record

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The Cossack will contest Saturday’s Wellington Steeplechase (5500m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images) Trentham’s feature jumps races have been a happy hunting ground for Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal in recent seasons, and the Hastings trainers are heading into the 2024 edition on Saturday with the firepower to continue that trend. Nelson and McDougal’s stable star The Cossack is the -222.22 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for Saturday’s Wellington Steeplechase (5500m), while stablemates Taika and Nedwin head the betting for the Wellington Hurdle (3200m) at +180 and +210…

Izymydaad chasing top honours in Wellington Steeplechase

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Izymydaad (red silks) will contest Saturday’s Wellington Steeplechase (5500m) at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Trentham’s feature jumps meeting has been a happy hunting ground for Ken Duncan, and he will return with Izymydaad on Saturday to chase top honours in the Wellington Steeplechase (5500m). The Hunterville horseman won back-to-back Wellington Hurdles (3400m) with former star Wee Biskit in 2015 and 2016, with his top result in the steeplechase feature coming last season when Izymydaad finished just over a length adrift of champion jumper West Coast. West…

Nelson and McDougal excited to try to add to their illustrious Wellington jumps record

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Trentham’s feature jumps races have been a happy hunting ground for Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal in recent seasons, and the Hastings trainers are heading into the 2024 edition on Saturday with the firepower to continue that trend. Nelson and McDougal’s stable star The Cossack (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) is the TAB’s $1.45 favourite for Saturday’s Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase (5500m), while stablemates Taika (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) and Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) head the betting for the Metroclad Limited Wellington Hurdle (3200m) at $2.80 and $3.10 respectively. Nelson and McDougal have trained…

Excellent season for Riccarton trainer Carston

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Andrew Carston is closing in on his highest tally of winners in a season and on another front, he has already set a record total. The Riccarton trainer enjoyed 39 successes with a best of 42 in the 2022/23 term while his runners have collected earnings of more than $1 million to break his previous best mark of just over $880,000. “It’s been very similar to last year with a nice, even team and they have raced well and consistently,” Carston said. “It’s been my best season money-wise, which is…