Month: July 2024

Balzano and Terry Moseley powering to victory on Thursday at Ashburton. Photo: Race Images South A spur of the moment decision to run Balzano at Ashburton has paid dividends for Nikki White after the underrated galloper powered to victory on Thursday. Based out of Omakau in Central Otago, White had been running Balzano at Rating 65 grade including a mile contest last Sunday at Wingatui, where he finished fourth and six lengths adrift of the winner in Miss Belle. On the back-up, Balzano was facing a drop back in distance…

Trainer Jess Land leads in Captain Oumuamua following his win at Ashburton on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South It was a memorable day at Ashburton on Thursday for Jess Land, with the Rangiora horsewoman recording her first training win courtesy of Captain Oumuamua. The son of Falkirk was fair away from barrier two but secured the coveted trail position behind race favourite Riviera Rebel. Apprentice jockey Kendra Bakker found clear running room for Captain Oumuamua down the straight and he needed every inch of the Ashburton straight to nab Riviera…

Koyuga Breeze. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have received a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) confirming that a prohibited substance was detected in a sample collected from the Austy Coffey trained racehorse, Koyuga Breeze. The report relates to a post-race urine sample taken from Koyuga Breeze after running over 1600 metres at Swan Hill Racecourse on April 9, 2024, with the horse winning the race. RASL reported that the urine sample was shown to contain Caffeine and its metabolites, Theophylline and Paraxanthine. The Australian…

Eliud will contest the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Tony Pike is hoping his three-year-old Eliud can finish a successful preparation on a high note on Saturday when he contests the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at Flemington. The son of Almanzor has flourished in his autumn preparation, backing up his maiden success with a comprehensive winning performance at open three-year-old level, giving Pike confidence to book his ticket and contest a pair of Flemington races. Stepping out over 2000m on…

Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight is one of those nominated for the Australian Racehorse of the Year award. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The prestigious 2023/24 Australian Racehorse of the Year awards will be celebrated this year on Thursday, October 11 at Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia. The awards are set to be a stellar evening showcasing the outstanding seasons from Imperatriz, Pride of Jenni, Without a Fight, Mr Brightside and Fangirl. The awards will feature seven categories as well as the highly anticipated top gong, the Australian Racehorse of…

What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, July 5, 2024 First Race 12:07pm AEST Visit Dabble Ipswich Turf Club will host a competitive eight-race card this Friday afternoon, with the meeting scheduled to kick off at 12:07pm AEST. The track was rated as a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Soft range by raceday. The rail will be in…

What Belmont Oaks Day Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, July 6, 2024 First Race 12:04pm AWST Visit Dabble The Listed Belmont Oaks and Aquanita Stakes will headline the nine-race card at Belmont Park this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain on the forecast, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range by raceday. The rail will be moved into the +5m position for the entire…

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, July 6, 2024 First Race 11:49am ACST Visit Dabble It’s Day 1 of the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, with 96 horses accepting for the 10-event program. The feature race is the $75,000 Darwin Guineas for the three-year-olds, and in a very even field, there are a host of chances. A plethora of quality horses will be stepping out this weekend, with a further seven meetings scheduled during July and August. It’s the height…

What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, July 6, 2024 First Race 11:05am AEST Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for NSW metro racing on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set to get underway at 11:05am local time. The rail is out +3m the entire circuit, and with the track already listed as a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, and more consistent rainfall on the radar leading into the weekend, punters should anticipate the track to maintain…

What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, July 6, 2024 First Race 12:23pm AEST Visit Dabble Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host the final day of the Queensland Racing Carnival on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 3 Winx Guineas highlighting the nine-race card. Following heavy rain on the Sunshine Coast during the week and with more forecast for Friday and Saturday, the track is expected to remain in the Heavy range for the whole program. The rail will be…