Sulabella made the journey down to Rotorua worthwhile for Michelle Bradley on Wednesday, producing a tough win in the Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua 1560. A five-year-old by Proisir, Sulabella has performed on all surfaces with three wins to her credit prior to her midweek triumph and was rated a $6.70 chance in a market headed by stakes winner Itza Charmdeel. Jumping from an outside barrier under Kelly Myers, the mare was prominent early sitting outside pacemaker Kahma Suitsya and the pair were never headed, eventually fighting out the finish with…
Month: July 2024
Bambry breaking new ground with Australian runner
Promising staying three-year-old Phats will tick an exciting box for Chrissy Bambry on Saturday at Flemington as her first runner in Australia. A homebred son of Embellish, Phats secured his maiden victory comfortably at Waverley in April and subsequent placings at Rating 75 level warranted a start in the Kiwifruit Cup (2100m), where he finished a creditable fourth behind Khan Hunter. Phats will contest the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at the iconic venue, a race also featuring fellow Kiwi-bred and trained galloper Eliud. “Everything we’ve thrown at him he has…
Stakes winner to make New Zealand debut
Cambridge trainer Darrel Lang is looking forward to heading to Te Rapa on Saturday where nine-win gelding Open Minded will make his New Zealand debut in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint (1200m). Bred by Tim Harrison, the now seven-year-old gelding was initially in the care of Darryl’s father Roger, for whom he won his sole trial in New Zealand before being sold to clients of Anthony Freedman. The son of Jimmy Choux went on to win nine and place in four of his 28 starts in Australia, including victory…
Group One targets on Town Cryer’s radar
Talented and tenacious mare Town Cryer (NZ) (Tavistock) will be given every opportunity during her next preparation to break through at the highest level. The daughter of Tavistock is a multiple black-type winner and was spelled by trainer Roydon Bergerson following her gallant effort to finish runner-up in the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). “She’s been back in about five or six weeks now, she’s a really brave and tough mare,” Bergerson said. “She’ll go to the Hawke’s Bay carnival and the track should have the cut out…
Kembla Grange Thursday tips, odds & quaddie | July 4, 2024
What Kembla Grange Races Where Kembla Grange Racecourse – Princes Hwy, Kembla Grange NSW 2526 When Thursday, July 4, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Dabble NSW racing heads to Kembla Grange on Thursday for a competitive eight-part program that starts at 12:10pm AEST. The rail is out +8m between the 1100m marker and the winning post, while the remainder stays out +6m. The track is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, and with more heavy rainfall on the way, punters can expect a bottomless surface for…
Bergerson to chase Group 1 glory with Town Cryer
Town Cryer (inside) could be in for a lucrative spring campaign. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Talented and tenacious mare Town Cryer will be given every opportunity during her next preparation to break through at the highest level. The daughter of Tavistock is a multiple black-type winner and was spelled by trainer Roydon Bergerson following her gallant effort to finish runner-up in the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). “She’s been back in about five or six weeks now, she’s a really brave and tough mare,” Bergerson said.…
Sulabella makes strong impression at Arawa Park
Sulabella and Kelly Myers winning at Arawa Park on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Sulabella made the journey down to Rotorua worthwhile for Michelle Bradley on Wednesday, producing a tough win. A five-year-old by Proisir, Sulabella has performed on all surfaces with three wins to her credit prior to her midweek triumph and was rated a +550 chance with horse racing bookmakers in a market headed by stakes winner Itza Charmdeel. Jumping from an outside barrier under Kelly Myers, the mare was prominent early sitting outside pacemaker Kahma Suitsya…
Happy Valley racing preview & top betting tips | Thursday, July 4
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Thursday, July 4, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (8:40pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of Happy Valley Racecourse on Thursday evening, with an ultra-competitive nine-race program lined up. The rail is in the A position, and although there are some scattered showers forecast in the lead-up, it shouldn’t affect the Good 4 rating. The action is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm local time. Best Bet…
Willit impresses in debut victory
Willit winning at Arawa Park on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Debbie Sweeney had expected Willit to give a bold account of himself at Rotorua and the three-year-old duly delivered at the first time of asking on Wednesday. The Te Awamutu trainer had been more than happy with the son of Swiss Ace ahead of his debut and he proved comfortably superior to his age group rivals. He is raced by breeder and Westbury Stud principal Gerry Harvey, whose colours were also later carried to victory by Murch. Willit…
Majestic Knight aims to bounce back at Happy Valley
Majestic Knight wins his third race at Happy Valley. Douglas Whyte is optimistic Majestic Knight (135lb) can hop back on a trail of ascendancy when he lines up on Thursday night at Happy Valley. Well beaten last start after racing wide throughout to finish 11th, Majestic Knight returns in a bid to capture his fourth city circuit victory this season. “If you look at when he won the start before and the way he ran due to circumstances and positioning – I think we can put a line through that,”…