Day: 9 October 2024

Eight chances left to qualify for Golden Gait

NZHarnessNews

With around five weeks to go, time is running out for those trying to qualify for the brand new $1m Golden Gait series at Alexandra Park on December 20. Ten races will be held on the night, five pacing and five trotting, each worth $100,000. In both gaits, there will be one 2YO and 3YO race as well as three ratings races for the 4YO and older horses. To be eligible horses must have raced at least six times at the Park during the qualifying period (January 1 – December…

Age group numbers prompt extra races at Addington and Oamaru

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An influx of two and three-year-olds has prompted a re-jig of races at both Addington Raceway on Friday and Oamaru on Sunday. “We had a total of 72 two-year-old pacers and trotters nominated in the South Island this week,” says Harness Racing New Zealand’s new Head of Racing and Wagering Matt Peden, “demand has essentially exceeded supply.” “But it’s a great problem to have.” To accommodate the numbers three new races have programmed across the two meetings. At Addington on Friday there were always going to be three Listed NZ…

News Briefs : October 9

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Milestones for both Ray Green and Maurice McKendry, two good three-year-olds on the move, and a dog naming competition all feature in this week’s News Briefs.  Double whammy in win   Sugar Ray Lincoln produced two milestones with his win at Alexandra Park last Friday. The victory gave Ray Green 500 training successes and was driving win number 3400 for Maurice McKendry. Maurie Mac, as he’s known, has had a quieter than usual year with just eight wins in 2024. He is the country’s second most successful driver ever, 285…

Jason Teaz brings up the ton at Cambridge

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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk  By his own admission Jason Teaz isn’t one to get too nostalgic or sentimental.  But at Cambridge last night he trained his 100th winner, acknowledging it was a “pretty big achievement” and one worth celebrating.  He brought up the milestone with Always B Charlie, who led all the way in the Christmas At The Raceway Tickets On Sale Now Mobile Pace for driver Peter Ferguson, before clearing out to win by three lengths.  “There was a time when I thought I wouldn’t even…

All-Star Mile & The Everest receive Group 1 status

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2024 All-Star Mile winner, Pride Of Jenni. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Racing Australia confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the All-Star Mile (1600m) will ascend to Group 1 status in 2025. The announcement also included The Everest (1200m), which gained its own Group 1 designation ahead of next Saturday’s running. “Following the recent agreement and adoption of the Australian Black Type Guidelines by the Racing Australia Board, a review of races under those guidelines is being conducted. As a priority, the following races have been determined to have achieved the…

Mornington races free betting tips & quaddie | October 10, 2024

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What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Thursday, October 10, 2024 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble An action-packed eight-race meeting is scheduled at Mornington Racecourse on Thursday afternoon on a track rated a Soft 7 at the time of acceptances. Clear skies are forecast in the leadup, meaning we should be racing on an improving surface throughout, with the rail coming out 3m the entire circuit. The opening race is set to jump at 1:30pm AEDT. Best Bet at Mornington: Ranveer Ranveer…

Seven rivals for Mr Brightside

NZRacingDesk

Superstar galloper Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) will face just seven rivals as he steps up to 2000m for the first time this campaign in the Group 1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday. The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained galloper drew barrier one and will be ridden by Craig Williams. Chris Waller’s Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) also brings star power to the race, while Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare also features. Kris Lees brings a dual-pronged attack to the $1 million race, with Kalapour and Adelaide River both…

Evergreen galloper sets sights on plundering northern spoils

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Evergreen galloper Green Luck will try to continue to belie his age when he heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). The 10-year-old son of Street Cry made the long journey north to the Waikato earlier this week from trainer Stephanie Faulkner’s Timaru base, and the southern horsewoman said he has settled in well. “He arrived at Pam Gerard’s (in Matamata) at lunchtime yesterday (Tuesday),” Faulkner said. “My husband, Pete, went with him. It is his first trip away with a horse, so it…

Imperatriz has been crowned Australian Sprinter of the Year

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New Zealand Horse of the Year Imperatriz had a near perfect season in Australia last term and was duly crowned Champion Sprinter at the Australian Horse of the Year Awards in Adelaide on Tuesday. Trained by Mark Walker, Imperatriz recorded each of her five Group One wins last season in the hands of Te Akau Racing’s stable rider Opie Bosson, who recorded his 98th Group One win when she retained her crown in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at The Valley in March. “It was a great honour to win…