The 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington delivered a thrilling finish, with the Team Hayes-trained Mr Brightside cementing his status as a racing legend by claiming his second consecutive victory in the prestigious Group 1 race. The race, part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, featured a competitive field of talented horses. Mr Brightside, the […] The post Mr Brightside Claims Back-to-Back Makybe Diva Stakes Wins appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Day: 14 September 2024
Arkansaw Kid holds off Skybird to claim Group 2 Bobbie Lewis
Arkansaw Kid ridden by Craig Newitt after winning the Bobbie Lewis Quality at Flemington. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Ben, Will & JD Hayes have enjoyed the back end of the Flemington program, with Arkansaw Kid ($7) taking out the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality 35 minutes after Mr Brightside claimed the feature race. Although he was beaten as an odds-on favourite at Moonee Valley last start, the son of Harry Angel has backed up after seven days to claim a tough win down the Flemington straight. Craig Newitt was…
Encap powers home to claim Theo Marks Stakes
Encap returning to the mounting yard after claiming the Theo Marks Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Gary Portelli and Jason Collett combined with Encap ($7.50) claiming victory in the Group 2 Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday, marking a year to the day of his last victory coming in the 2023 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m). The son of Capitalist was second-up after a gallant first-up display behind Jolistar in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on August 24. He was made to work for the victory in…
Sha Tin Sunday races tips & quaddie | September 15, 2024
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, September 15, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (3pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing resumes at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for punters. The rail moves out slightly to the A+3 position, and with scattered showers unlikely to affect the Good 4 rating, it should be a fair day of racing. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm local time. Best…
Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva Stakes crown
Mr Brightside ridden by Craig Williams wins the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos) Mr Brightside has gone back-to-back in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, giving his trainers Ben, Will & JD Hayes another Group 1 victory early in their training careers. Affectionately known as Mr B, the son of Bullbars has become the third horse in history to win successive Makybe Diva Stakes, joining Chiquita (1950 & 1951) and Sailor’s Guide (1956 & 1957) as the only horses to win the race…
Traffic Warden claims Run To The Rose
Traffic Warden winning the Group 2 Run To The Rose. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Godolphin has continued their excellent record in the Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with Traffic Warden ($9.00) making it a hat-trick of wins across the last three editions of the three-year-old feature. Following in the footsteps of Cylinder (2023) and In Secret (2022), Traffic Warden was wound up and ready to go on the back of an impressive piece of work at Hawkesbury on August 26, and although the son of…
Sunshine Coast racing preview & best bets | Sunday, September 15
What Sunshine Coast races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Sunday, September 15, 2024 First Race 1:10pm AEST Visit Dabble Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a competitive eight-race card this Sunday afternoon. The track was a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, and it is expected to remain in that range throughout the meeting. The rail will be in its true position, while the Sunshine Coast races are set to start at 1:10pm AEST. Best Bet at Sunshine Coast: Colleagues Colleagues…
Grinzinger Belle causes boilover in Lets Elope Stakes
Grinzinger Belle ridden by Damian Lane wins the Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Damian Lane and Danny O’Brien have combined with consistent fresh performer Grinzinger Belle ($15), who caused a boilover in the Group 3 Let’s Elope Stakes at Flemington. The daughter of Shamexpress recorded a victory when first-up in the Group 3 Vanity Stakes at the same track and trip last preparation, and she has replicated that result with a strong front-running performance on Saturday afternoon. Lane took his four-year-old mare straight to the…
Lady Shenandoah breaks maiden in Ming Dynasty Quality
Lady Shehandoah winning the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au First-up after a 112-day spell and a trip to Queensland, the Chris Waller-trained Lady Shenandoah ($5.00) has stormed over the top to break her maiden status in stylish fashion, claiming the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. It turned out to be a masterstroke by Sydney’s leading trainer, with the three-year-old filly only needing one barrier trial leading into Saturday, proving far too classy for her rivals despite giving fitness to the well-supported favourite…
Bathurst races free betting preview & tips | September 15, 2024
What Bathurst Cup Day Where Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing – 55 Eleven Mile Dr, Bathurst NSW 2795 When Sunday, September 15, 2024 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing heads to Bathurst on Sunday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The $50,000 Bathurst Cup (1800m) headlines the action, with Big Dance eligibility up for grabs. The rail sits in the true position the entire circuit, and with warm spring conditions forecast throughout the weekend, participants should be racing on a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event…