Day: 5 November 2024

THE ASCENT and THE VELOCITY take shape

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The final pieces have now been found for the two new $500,000 slot races on Show Day at Addington Raceway. In both the Majestic Horse Floats LP THE ASCENT and the Hill Lee and Scott THE VELOCITY 10 trotters and 10 pacers have been nominated, meaning that unless something unexpected happens those horses will contest the two races on Friday, November 18. Most of the horses had already been confirmed. In THE ASCENT Look To Da Stars, trained by Mark and Nathan Purdon, is the 10th and last trotter to…

Aussies top final rankings for IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup

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It’s Australian pacers one-two-and three in this week’s final IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup rankings. It’s been a turbulent week with on-going uncertainty about whether the champion Leap To Fame would cross the Tasman and then the sudden re-emergence of defending champion Swayzee, after his connections made the late payment of $28,750. Both, it now seems, will take their place at Addington in the $1m feature next Tuesday. Swayzee, as defending champion, is the top ranked horse ahead of Leap To Fame with Auckland Cup winner Just Believe third.  Mo’unga…

It’s all go for Larry’s New Zealand Cup

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By Adam Hamilton  Leap To Fame’s New Zealand Cup raid is back on target. Owner Kevin Seymour confirmed a much-anticipated blood test came back all-clear today. “It’s a huge weight off our shoulders. It’s been a stressful few days,” he said. “The blood test was the missing piece. Grant (Dixon) couldn’t fault the horse, but we simply wouldn’t travel with him unless his bloods were good. “They came back at lunchtime and it was great news. We’re full steam ahead again now.” The pleasing blood results capped a big day…

Mo’unga’s connections ponder start in IRT New Zealand Cup

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By Michael Guerin Now that the main job is done Regan Todd will have a think about the far bigger job. But don’t be surprised to see Alabar Kaikoura Cup winner Mo’unga in next Tuesday’s $1m IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup after a drama-filled day in the lead-up to the iconic race. The Cup market was already in the shadow of the will-he, won’t-he come story of Leap To Fame, something that will be finalized after blood test results on Tuesday afternoon. Then came the left-field stunner that defending champion…

Knight’s Choice Stuns Flemington in 2024 Melbourne Cup Upset!

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The 2024 Melbourne Cup produced a fairytale finish as Queensland raider Knight’s Choice stormed home to claim victory in a thrilling photo finish. Ridden by a jubilant Robbie Dolan, the 90/1 outsider defied the odds to pip Japanese challenger Warp Speed at the post. This marks Dolan’s first-ever Melbourne Cup ride and a truly historic […] The post Knight’s Choice Stuns Flemington in 2024 Melbourne Cup Upset! appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.

Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie | Wednesday, November 6

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What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, November 6, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening, with a competitive nine-part program lined up. The rail is in the A position, and with pristine conditions forecast in the lead-up, participants should be racing on a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm HKT. Best Bet…

Fancify leads all the way in Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes

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Fancify ridden by Joe Bowditch wins the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) The Michael Hickmott-trained Fancify ($7.00) has made every post a winner in the Group 3 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon, justifying the strong support with horse racing bookmakers prior to the jump. Punters identified the son of Niagara as the logical leader in the event, and with on speed gallopers gaining an advantage throughout the day, it was no surprise to see Joe Bowditch storm…

Kyneton Cup Day betting preview & free tips | November 6, 2024

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What Kyneton Cup Day Where Kyneton Racing Club – 44 Campaspe Pl, Kyneton VIC 3444 When Wednesday, November 6, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $125,000 Kyneton Cup (2006m) headlines a bumper nine-race program in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges on Wednesday. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with no rain forecast on Monday and Tuesday, punters can expect the surface to be upgraded to the Good range on race-day morning. Kyneton Cup Day racing is scheduled to get underway at 12:45pm local time.…

Gringotts steals the show in Big Dance

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Talented New Zealand-bred gelding Gringotts(NZ) (Per Incanto) delivered a big payday for his connections with victory in Tuesday’s A$3 million Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick. The lucrative race was the eighth win of a 16-start career for Gringotts, who has placed on another seven occasions. He has now banked A$2.48 million for an ownership syndicate headed by Ozzie Kheir and John O’Neill. A creditable second placegetter in the Gr.3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) and the A$1.5 million Alan Brown Stakes (1400m) in his two lead-up runs, Gringotts was sent out…