Robbie Patterson will utilise the Taranaki and Te Rapa meetings largely as stepping stones for his talented contingent, which includes the Group One-bound One Bold Cat (NZ) (The Bold One). One Bold Cat had a breakthrough season last term, winning the Gr.3 Counties Cup (2100m) in November before third and fourth placings in the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) and Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) respectively. Now a six-year-old, the son of The Bold One flashed home late into third over 1200m on August 31, and Saturday’s Seaton Park 1400 at…
Month: September 2024
Warrnambool races free betting preview & quaddie | 12/9/24
What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Thursday, September 12, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEST Visit Dabble The Warrnambool Racing Club is the destination for a bumper eight-race meeting on Thursday, September 12. With plenty of rain leading into the meeting, the Heavy 8 track rating is likely to only improve to a Soft 6 or 7 come Thursday, while the rail will stick to its true position. The Warrnambool races are set to commence at 1:30pm AEST. Best Bet at Warrnambool:…
Hawkesbury races preview, tips & best odds | September 12, 2024
What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Thursday, September 12, 2024 First Race 1:05pm AEST Visit Dabble Provincial racing returns to Hawkesbury on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program scheduled to get underway at 1:05pm local time. The rail reverts to the true position, and with pristine spring conditions forecast in the lead-up, punters can anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. Below are our Hawkesbury racing tips for September 12. Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Darling Downs Darling Downs returns after a…
Ellerslie given green light for racing’s return
Racing is set to return to Ellerslie next Saturday. Photo: Nicole Troost Ellerslie is set to host some of the biggest race meetings on the calendar this season, but for Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) chief executive Paul Wilcox, one raceday stands above the rest. The newly installed StrathAyr track is set to host its first meeting of the season on Saturday-week, with many industry participants eager to see how it will cope with the stresses of racing after undergoing remedial work over winter. The new surface hosted its first race…
New Plymouth a stepping stone for One Bold Cat
One Bold Cat will contest Saturday’s Seaton Park 1400 at New Plymouth. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Robbie Patterson will utilise the Taranaki and Te Rapa meetings largely as stepping stones for his talented contingent, which includes the Group 1-bound One Bold Cat. One Bold Cat had a breakthrough season last term, winning the Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) in November before third and fourth placings in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) and Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) respectively. Now a six-year-old, the son of The Bold One…
Local to press claims for upcoming Group 1 targets
Hi Yo Sass Bomb pictured with trainer Kim Reid. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Kim Reid will get a decent line on Hi Yo Sass Bomb’s prospects at the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival when the talented mare steps out on her home track this weekend. The New Plymouth trainer will run the daughter of Complacent in Saturday’s Seaton Park Handicap (1400m) at New Plymouth where the depth of opposition will prove a handy guide. Reid is keen to test Hi Yo Sass Bomb at the elite level in…
Belclare to make Australian debut
Belclare pictured with breeder and co-owner David Woodhouse. Photo: Race Images Kiwi-bred dual Group 1 winner Belclare is set to get her first taste of Australian racing when she heads to Rosehill on Saturday to tackle the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) for new trainer Bjorn Baker. The now seven-year-old mare had a stellar racing career in New Zealand, winning 11 races for Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta, including the last two editions of the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). Owner-breeder David Woodhouse offered Belclare at Magic Millions’…
Waller’s Via Sistina Favoured in Tight 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Field
The stage is set for a thrilling clash in the 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington this Saturday. A compact but high-quality field of eight horses will vie for the prestigious Group 1 title, marking the first of the Melbourne Spring Carnival‘s elite mile races. Leading the charge is the Chris Waller-trained Via Sistina, currently […] The post Waller’s Via Sistina Favoured in Tight 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Field appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Local is to press claims for upcoming Group One targets
Kim Reid will get a decent line on Hi Yo Sass Bomb’s (NZ) (Complacent) prospects at the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival when the talented mare steps out on her home track this weekend. The New Plymouth trainer will run the daughter of Complacent in Saturday’s Seaton Park Handicap (1400m) at New Plymouth where the depth of opposition will prove a handy guide. Reid is keen to test Hi Yo Sass Bomb at the elite level in the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) and the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) on the…
Belclare to make her Australian debut
Kiwi-bred dual Group One winner Belclare (NZ) (Per Incanto) is set to get her first taste of Australian racing when she heads to Rosehill on Saturday to tackle the Gr.2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) for new trainer Bjorn Baker. The now seven-year-old mare had a stellar racing career in New Zealand, winning 11 races for Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta, including the last two editions of the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). Owner-breeder David Woodhouse offered Belclare at Magic Millions’ National Broodmare Sale in May where she failed to meet…