The Nick Ryan-trained Johnny Rocker. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Johnny Rocker is poised to establish himself as a top-tier sprinter, according to his trainer, Nick Ryan, who has mapped out an ambitious spring program for the rising five-year-old. Ryan is not holding back, planning for the entire to resume in the Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) on September 7 and then compete in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) on September 27. Ryan is aiming for a slot in The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 19 for Johnny…
Month: July 2024
Kennedy enjoys first winner at Ruakaka
A mix of excitement and relief was felt by Barbara Kennedy after Subtle Power crossed the line at Ruakaka on Saturday, delivering her first success as a trainer in New Zealand. Kennedy had previously trained 59 winners in her native South Africa, and after moving to New Zealand with her husband and jockey Warren, was given the opportunity to take over Peter and Dawn Williams’ successful barn at Byerley Park from the beginning of June. Subtle Power was one of the horses Kennedy took over from the Williams’ for owner-breeder…
Lim’s Saltoro wins Stewards Cup
Any queries about Lim’s Saltoro (NZ) (Shamexpress) seeing out a strong mile were quashed with some conviction on Sunday after the rising star under trainer Daniel Meagher bulldogged his way to victory in the S$150,000 Stewards’ Cup (1600m). That win could mean a clean sweep of the three four-year-old Group races is well and truly on the cards for the son of Shamexpress, with the Silver Bowl (1400m) already in his keep and the Singapore Derby (1800m) three weeks later seemingly at his mercy. However, the win on Sunday did…
Lane continues quest for maiden Melbourne Jockeys Premiership
Damian Lane returns to the mounting yard on Veight after winningAustralia Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) It was another Saturday filled with its usual frustrations, but a candid Damian Lane has expressed his relief at returning to the winner’s stall on the biggest day of the racing week. Fresh from a quick trip to Japan, Lane resumed his quest for a maiden Melbourne Jockeys’ Premiership with a winning double at Caulfield. After an early win aboard Kin, Lane followed up with a victory aboard Bossy…
Dyer, Lehmann warming up for Darwin Cup Carnival
Leading Darwin apprentice Emma Lines is all smiles at Fannie Bay on Saturday after making it two wins from as many starts in June aboard the Heather Lehmann-trained Lucky Fortuna. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) It’s the start of the Darwin Cup Carnival this weekend and it appears as though interstate trainers Neil Dyer and Heather Lehmann have timed their preparations to perfection if Saturday is any guide. Kyneton’s Dyer and Murray Bridge’s Lehmann, regular visitors to the Top End and who have enjoyed plenty of success, landed winning doubles…
Exciting times ahead for NT trainer Terry Gillett
Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett and daughter Dakota. It could be an exciting few weeks for Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett. His star mare, Dakota Lee, who made it 10 wins from 10 starts at Pioneer Park on Sunday with success over 1100m (BM76), is bound for the Darwin Cup Carnival to contest the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) on August 3. The five-year-old daughter of Kuroshio, who missed two years of racing after developing claustrophobia, will be debuting in the Top End. Gillett, the 2020/21 champion trainer in the Alice…
Monday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | July 1, 2024
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