Hong Kong bloodstock agent Willie Leung had a big hour at Karaka early on Thursday afternoon, spending more than $1 million to secure two well-credentialled colts at the NZB Ready to Run Sale. Leung paid $400,000 under his Magus Equine banner to buy Lot 271, a Russian Revolution colt from the draft of Ohukia Lodge, then followed that up with a $625,000 purchase of Lot 288. The latter colt was offered by BMD Bloodstock and is by Toronado out of the Zabeel mare Attractive, who is a half-sister to Gr.1…
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Smart Sprinting Mare Targets Major Races Ahead
The connections of the talented and patiently handled mare Imprevu(NZ) (Wrote) are aiming high this preparation with their pride and joy. The daughter of Wrote has already acquitted herself well in black type company and will have an opportunity at Pukekohe Park on Saturday to break through ahead of a tilt at a top-flight sprinting target. Imprevu will step out in the Gr.2 Dunstan Horsefeeds Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) following a strong performance when opening her current campaign earlier this month in the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m). Also…
Ka Ying Rising connection draws Hayes team to Shamexpress at Karaka
With one of the world’s most exciting sprinters flying the flag for David Hayes in Hong Kong, it has been no surprise to see the trainer’s sons zeroing in on progeny of Windsor Park Stud stallion Shamexpress during the Ready to Run Sale at Karaka this week. Hayes trains the Shamexpress gelding Ka Ying Rising, who has made an enormous impression winning eight of his 10 starts including all of his last seven in succession. Previously the winner of the Gr.3 Sha Tin Vase (1200m) in June and the Gr.2…
Tribute to Danny Champion
The thoroughbred racing industry is in mourning following the passing of respected horseman Danny Champion. The 52-year-old, who hailed from Taranaki, was based in Hawke’s Bay with his partner Kate Hercock, having spent much of his life in Canterbury. In 22 seasons of training, much of that time in partnership with Kezia Murphy, Champion won 139 races, highlighted by victory in the 2013 edition of the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) with Orovela, who he had sourced as a weanling for just $1,200. There would be few who knew Champion…
Kembla Grange races betting preview & quaddie | November 23, 2024
What Kembla Grange Races Where Kembla Grange Racecourse – Princess Highway, Kembla Grange NSW 2526 When Saturday, November 23, 2024 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble The sixth renewal of The Gong (1600m) headlines the action at Kembla Grange Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for the Illawarra’s marquee card on the calendar. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with clearing conditions forecast leading into the weekend, punters can expect a track upgrade into the Good range. The opening event…
Doomben races betting preview & quaddie tips | November 23
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, November 23, 2024 First Race 12:18pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben for a massive 10-race program this Saturday afternoon, with the first event scheduled to kick off at 12:18pm AEST. With a lot of rain falling in the lead-up to the meeting, it is expected that racing will go ahead on a genuine Heavy 10 surface throughout the day. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit. Recognition…
Jusufovic confident in Pinstriped ahead of Cranbourne Cup
Pinstriped ridden by Ben Allen winning the Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Trainer Enver Jusufovic is optimistic about Pinstriped’s chances in the Listed Cranbourne Cup (1600m) on Saturday, with the six-year-old gelding set to jump from the inside barrier. “It’s a race that’s been around for years, and you’ve got to have the right type of horse in it, and I’ve got the right horse, but he’s got a lot of weight,” Jusufovic said. “It’ll be a big effort if he can win it,…
Cloudland looking to continue winning form in The Meteorite
Cloudland. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Kris Lees is optimistic about Cloudland’s chances in the inaugural The Meteorite, but acknowledges the gelding will need to elevate his performance to make an impact in the $1 million race at Cranbourne this Saturday. The grey, owned by OTI Racing, will represent the syndicate’s slot in the Southside Slot Series, which also includes next month’s $1 million The Supernova (1400m) at Pakenham. Cloudland, a six-year-old son of Swiss Ace, earned his spot in OTI’s slot following a gritty win in the Subzero Handicap…
Portelli confident Encap can bounce back in The Gong
Encap returning to the mounting yard after claiming the Theo Marks Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Trainer Gary Portelli is confident that Encap can return to form in Saturday’s $1 million The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange, despite drawing the wide barrier 19. Reflecting on the four-year-old gelding’s recent midfield finish in the Golden Eagle (500m), Portelli attributed the performance to unfavourable track conditions and a minor setback. “We’re not having much luck with these gates, but he’s going to get back anyway,” Portelli said. “Hopefully it will be a truly run…
Moonee Valley free horse racing preview & best bets | 22/11/24
What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, November 22, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to Moonee Valley on Friday night for a competitive eight-race meeting. A scorching top of 35 degrees is forecast for Melbourne, meaning the Good 4 track rating will likely be upgraded to a Good 3 at some point. The rail comes out 7m for the entire circuit, with the action set to get underway at 6:15pm AEDT.…