Apprentice jockey Britney Wong has arrived in New Zealand for a short stint before she returns to her homeland in Hong Kong in time for the new season which begins on September 8. The 25-year-old has ridden in more than 600 races in Australia, notching 50 wins and 125 placings in her two-year development stint there and has been granted an apprentice jockey’s licence in Hong Kong, one of the most competitive racing jurisdictions in the world. She will be the first full-time female rider on the Hong Kong roster…
Month: August 2024
Godolphin duo impress at Rosehill barrier trials
Tom Kitten winning the 2023 Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes. Photo: RacingNSW The James Cummings-trained pair of Tom Kitten and Zardozi hit the line locked together in a barrier trial at Rosehill on Tuesday morning, stepping out impressively ahead of a lengthy spring campaign. In Heat two of the morning, a field of five were sent around over 1000m on the course proper, with Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hopeful Zardozi striding to the front under Zac Lloyd. The four-year-old daughter of Kingman pinged…
Superstars aplenty amongst 2024 Cox Plate nominations
The truly iconic Cox Plate start at Moonee Valley. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) The Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC) announced on Tuesday that 137 horses are nominated for the 104th running of the $5 million Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday, October 26. This year’s nominations boast an impressive lineup, including 32 Group 1 winners, 34 three-year-olds (22 from the southern hemisphere and 12 from the northern hemisphere), 20 international contenders, 13 previous winners at The Valley, and 42 trainers. Horses from five countries are…
Caulfield Cup attracts 173 nominations
There have been 173 nominations for the 2024 Caulfield Cup. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) The countdown is underway for the 147th edition of the prestigious Caulfield Cup, with 173 nominations received for the $5 million Group 1 event over 2400 metres. This year, there’s a notable increase in international interest, with 36 overseas contenders vying for a spot in the starting field, up from last year’s 24. Leading the charge from Ireland is Aidan O’Brien, who has nominated an impressive team of 19 horses, including top contenders like Auguste…
2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Nominations Close: 137 Entries, 20 Northern Hemisphere Raiders
The stage is set for another epic edition of the Ladbrokes Cox Plate as 137 horses have been nominated for the 104th running of the prestigious $5 million Group 1 Moonee Valley race on October 26th. Leading the charge is the history-making mare Pride Of Jenni for Ciaron Maher who enters as the early favourite […] The post 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Nominations Close: 137 Entries, 20 Northern Hemisphere Raiders appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
The Follow Files: Luckless mare starts strong for new trainers
Last Saturday, the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington headlined the feature meeting of the weekend. Meanwhile, Rosehill and Doomben hosted strong support cards. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners that are worth following throughout the campaign. Flemington Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +10m entire circuit Race 4: Benchmark 84 Handicap (1100m) | Time: 1:03.63 Horse to follow: Fortunate Kiss (3rd) Fortunate Kiss made her debut for the Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans stable and finished strongly over 1100m. In just…
Sandown Lakeside betting preview & free quaddie tips | August 7
What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, August 7, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing heads to Sandown for the third time in the space of a week, with eight races set for decision this Wednesday. The rail comes out 3m for the entire circuit, and a favourable forecast in the lead-up suggests the initial Soft 6 rating could improve towards a Good 4. The action is set to get underway at 12:25pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown: Fretta…
AUDIO: Jumps racing in New Zealand Racing Pulse with Michael Felgate
The CEO of NZTR, Bruce Sharrock, joined Michael Felgate on Racing Pulse to give an update on the state of jumps racing in New Zealand.
AUDIO: Danny Walker joins Racing Pulse with Micheal Felgate
Kiwi trainer Danny Walker joined RSN this morning to give an update on the talented gelding, Crocetti.
Alabama Lass bounding into spring campaign
Ken and Bev Kelso enjoyed plenty of success campaigning their former Group One star Bounding through her three-year-old spring campaign, and the Matamata trainers are set to follow that blueprint this season with another exciting filly. Alabama Lass (Alabama Express) garnered plenty of interest as a juvenile last season when winning on debut at Matamata by 9-1/2 lengths in February before finishing runner-up in the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) later that month. The daughter of Alabama Express enjoyed her spell over autumn and has returned with vigour, passing her…