Month: September 2024

Vincent Ho hungry for success after overcoming challenges

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Vincent Ho has 583 Hong Kong wins. Vincent Ho has endured a difficult past 12 months but the affable homegrown jockey is eager to rebound this season. Two falls interrupted Ho’s 2023/24 campaign in Hong Kong – a mishap in Japan which fractured his spine and then a second at Sha Tin. Ho finished with a creditable 41 wins, well below the 96 he rode in 2022/23, which netted staggering earnings of HK$160.2 million. It was also the first time since 2017/18 that Ho has dipped below the 50-win mark…

New look to Hannon Memorial field at Oamaru on Sunday

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By Jonny Turner A lot can change in the year of harness racing and there is no better example than the 2024 Placemakers Hannon Memorial at Oamaru on Sunday. A fine field has been assembled for the traditional New Zealand Cup lead-up with the line up reflecting this season’s changing of the open class guard. Just three horses that contested last year’s Hannon return this year, with a raft of up and comers getting the chance to put their hand up to become a New Zealand Cup contender, just as…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker promotions & bet returns | 11/9/24

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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, September 11. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for September 11, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Sale Races 1-3 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus Back up to $25 Run 2nd or 3rd in Races 1-3 at Sale on Wednesday and receive a bonus back up to $25.…

The Follow Files: Hayes team 3YO records winning hat-trick

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Both Melbourne and Sydney Spring Racing Carnivals have kicked into full swing, and last weekend the Group 1 Moir Stakes headlined the Moonee Valley program. From the two feature meetings in Victoria and New South Wales, we have found three runners that are worth putting in your blackbook, so you can follow them throughout their spring campaigns. Moonee Valley Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 1: 3YO Handicap (1600m) | Time: 1:37.58 Horse to follow: Evaporate (1st) Evaporate brought up a winning hat-trick for the Ben,…

Doomben racing preview & quaddie tips | Wednesday, September 11

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What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, September 11, 2024 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Dabble Doomben will host a competitive eight-race card this Wednesday afternoon, with the first race scheduled to jump at 12:33pm AEST. With more rain forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, it is expected that the track will remain in the Soft range. The rail will be pushed out to the +9.5m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Doomben: Free Carry Free Carry had his winning streak…

Ellerslie trials successful for Pike

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Tony Pike’s team of horses were airborne on the good track at Hastings last Saturday and the Cambridge horseman was pleased to return to Ellerslie with a similarly positive report following trials held at the venue on Tuesday. The Ellerslie course underwent a major renovation installing a StrathAyr surface through the 2022/23 season, which upon return, successfully staged the TAB Karaka Millions, Auckland Cup and New Zealand Derby meetings through the summer period. On April 10 and 20, the meetings at Ellerslie were partially abandoned as the result of safety…

VRC adds Cup Day feature

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The VRC has added a new race to its Melbourne Cup day program. The club announced on Monday that a $250,000 Australian Heritage Cup (2800m) would be run on the day, replacing the traditional 2800m Benchmark 96 race on the same program. It’s a race that is restricted to Australian and New Zealand trained stayers. There will be qualifying races held in each state across the country, allowing connections the chance to have a runner on Melbourne Cup day. The concept is supported by West Australian businessman and Executive Chair of…

Mynott claims Newcomer to Training honours

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Sam Mynott was recognised for her early achievements as a licensed trainer at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Awards on Sunday, receiving the gavelhouse.com Newcomer To Training award. Mynott has previously excelled in Eventing, winning National titles at Junior and 2* level domestically while also plying her trade in the United Kingdom on two separate occasions. Initially entering the racing world through trackwork riding, she established a successful breaking in and pre-training business in Te Awamutu before a move to Cambridge produced a further opportunity to take out a Class…

Another highlight for super sire Per Incanto

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Little Avondale Stud’s Per Incanto has reached another memorable milestone in his decorated stallion career.  The leading son of Street Cry sired his 400th individual winner on Sunday when the Masterton nursery’s homebred Rue de Royale was successful for trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy at Bendigo.  While it was the three-year-old’s maiden victory, he showed his quality last season with runner-up finishes in the Gr.2 VRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m), the Inglis Millenium (1100m) and the A$1 million Golden Gift (1100m).  “It was really cool that it was Rue de Royale…