Plenty of smiles after Te Rapa trial

A classy field of some of the best and brightest gallopers in New Zealand racing went around in an open 1100m trial to kick proceedings off at Te Rapa on Saturday. For most, the trial provided the perfect opportunity to test fitness levels ahead of their looming spring assignments with a number of eye-catching runs, none more so than the first three home in the contest. Leading sprinter/miler Sacred Satono (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) led comfortably throughout with rider Triston Moodley having a good grip on the five-year-old entire the length…

Marko masters heavy track at Riccarton

Master Marko (NZ) (Contributer) continued to make an impression since returning to New Zealand at Riccarton Park on Saturday, picking up his second victory in four starts with a decisive display in the Heatstore Open Handicap (1400m). The son of Contributer is owned by trainer Kelvin Tyler and his wife Vanessa, who campaigned him across the Tasman for just shy of two years after he placed in the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) as a three-year-old. After collecting four wins racing in Queensland, Master Marko returned to his homeland in the…

Today’s free horse racing tips & best bets | Sunday, August 11

There are eight horse racing meetings set for Australia on Sunday, August 11. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Casterton & Echuca. Sunday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – August 11, 2024 Casterton Racing Tips Echuca 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 August…

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Holmes with four in at Ashburton today

By Mike Love Leithfield beach trainer Robbie Holmes trucks a team of four down to Ashburton today in what is the first winter meeting in Canterbury held outside Addington Raceway since June. In race 1, the Once Over Da Moon trotter One Mhor For Heather lines up in the Chertsey Trotting Club Trot over 2400m. The filly will be having her fourth start and will be looking to head in the right direction after a strong fourth at Addington a week ago. “She’s come through the run pretty well. She’s…

West Coast further etches name into record books

West Coast winning the 2024 Grand National Steeplechase. Photo: Race Images South Sensational steeplechaser West Coast etched his name amongst the greats of the New Zealand jumping scene when he collected his third win in a row in Saturday’s Grand National Steeplechase (5600m). The son of Mettre En Jeu became only the second horse to win the race three times since its first running in 1875, and the first to do it consecutive years at the 149th edition of the event. The Mark Oulaghan-prepared fencer won his first National with…

Berry The Cash runs away with Grand National Hurdles

Portia Matthews salutes after Berry The Cash won his second Grand National Hurdles (4200m) on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South Despite a few anxious moments in running, outstanding jumper Berry The Cash made light work of his 73kg topweight to extend his winning streak to seven races on the trot as he captured his second Grand National Hurdles (4200m) on Saturday at Riccarton. The Mark Oulaghan-prepared son of Jakkalberry had collected a somewhat fortuitous victory seven days earlier in the Sydenham Hurdles (3100m), due to a final fence bungle by…

Golden Path continues purple patch of form at Randwick

Golden Path winning the Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Five-year-old gelding Golden Path continues to go from strength to strength and made it three wins in succession when winning the Premier’s Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick on Saturday. Prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the son of Belardo settled just behind the speed under regular rider Chad Schofield and when favourite Aramco lay out upon straightening, Golden Path seized the opportunity to continue his good run of form. The handsome chestnut had a length and…

Dashing Duchess bounce back to winning ways at Moonee Valley

Dashing Duchess cruises to victory at The Valley. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Smart staying mare Dashing Duchess recorded her fifth victory at start number 11 with a strong performance at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The Symon Wilde-trained daughter of Tavistock sat handy to a solid tempo set by Golden Crusader and put her rivals to the sword early under jockey Mark Zahra to hold game runner-up Brilliant Venture by a comfortable two lengths. The five-year-old mare had previously been beaten by stablemate Hit The Road Jack in the Deane Lester Flemington…