Te Akau trainer Mark Walker joined Racing Pulse on Tuesday morning after Quintessa’s impressive win in the Cockram in Melbourne and four winners in New Zealand on Saturday.
Month: September 2024
Burdan Stumblin Ona training Dream
Matamata horsewoman Chelsea Burdan will line-up her first runner as a trainer this week, albeit a few years earlier than anticipated. The 23-year-old former jockey’s riding career was cut short three years ago through injury, and while disappointed she can no longer compete in the saddle, she is looking forward to trying her hand at another aspect of the industry. “It (training) is something that I have always wanted to do, as well as being a jockey,” Burdan said. Burdan recorded 63 wins in the saddle over four seasons before…
Guerin Report – Ep. 1, Ft. James McDonald
This week on the Guerin report, Michael sits down with James McDonald in a two part interview to discuss his career, his wins from around the world, his best horses, and the period that changed his life. Plus we look ahead to the Hawke’s Bay Spring Racing Carnival. Guerin Report – Ep. 1, Ft. James McDonald (youtube.com)
Chance for filly to bounce back on better footing
Star youngster Velocious (Written Tycoon) will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday. Much was expected of the daughter of Written Tycoon when she opened her three-year-old campaign at Taupo last month, but she produced an indifferent display when she trailed in fourth in a five-horse field. Trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping improved underfoot conditions in the Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) will turn her fortunes around on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay carnival. “All of her best…
123 Nominations Taken for Lexus Melbourne Cup 2024
The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating race, with 123 stayers from around the world vying for the prestigious title following the official nominations. The race will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Flemington Racecourse. This year’s Melbourne Cup features a strong potential contingent of international horses from […] The post 123 Nominations Taken for Lexus Melbourne Cup 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Strong international presence amongst Melbourne Cup nominations
Vauban has been nominated for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) 123 horses have been nominated for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) on November 5, with 25 representatives coming from Europe, Japan, and New Zealand among the list of possible gallopers to make the trip down under for the race that stops the nation. Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien leads the charge with six runners nominating for the first Tuesday of November, highlighted by recent Group 3 Irish St. Leger Trial Stakes (2800m) winner Grosvenor Square ($15.00),…
Sunshine Coast racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, September 4
What Sunshine Coast races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Wednesday, September 4, 2024 First Race 12:35pm AEST Visit Dabble Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host its second meeting in four days, with a very competitive eight-race program set down for decision this Wednesday afternoon. The track is expected to stay in the Good 4 range, as per the initial rating, while the rail will be pushed out to the +9m position. The Sunshine Coast races on September 4 are scheduled to kick…
Tarzino Trophy start dependant on weather for Mustang Valley
Group One winner Mustang Valley. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) While many trainers are hoping to see the rain stay away from Hawke’s Bay this week, Andrew Forsman has the opposing view when considering whether to start Mustang Valley in Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). Mustang Valley has collected both of her Group One victories during the spring carnival at Hastings, firstly with the 2022 running of the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m), and last year’s Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m). Returning in her six-year-old season,…
Velocious poised to bounce back at Hastings
Group One winner Velocious will contest Saturday’s Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Star youngster Velocious will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday. Much was expected of the daughter of Written Tycoon when she opened her three-year-old campaign at Taupo last month, but she produced an indifferent display when she trailed in fourth in a five-horse field. Trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping improved underfoot conditions in the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) will turn…
Sandown Hillside free racing tips & quaddie | September 4, 2024
What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, September 4, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside course at Sandown is back in action on Wednesday afternoon for a stacked nine-race meeting. A perfect, albeit windy day is forecast, so the Good 4 track rating will likely remain in place throughout the card, while the rail be out 7m for the entire circuit. The Sandown races on September 4 are set to commence at 12:30pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown:…