Trainer Donna Logan is back in NZ and saddled up two runners today at Ruakaka. Logan says the move from Singapore has been stressful to say the least. Donna Logan 07.01.2025 – Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett – Apple Podcasts
Day: 7 January 2025
Pure Delight with Northland Cup win
It may have taken Ruakaka mare Pure Delight (NZ) (Darci Brahma) 24 starts to break through for her maiden victory, but she did it in style at her home track on Tuesday when taking out the Trigg Construction Northland Cup (2100m). From her ace barrier, she was eased back to settle at the rear of the field for jockey George Rooke where she remained for the majority of the journey. She had all but one before her at the top of the straight, but Rooke was able to navigate a…
Winning breeding confidence at Jamieson
Further top-flight success on the home front and an overseas double has boosted spirits at Jamieson Park ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Farm graduate Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj) doubled her tally at elite level with her dazzling victory in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham last Saturday, her first appearance since she won the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m). The Jamieson Park-bred and sold Holymanz (NZ) (Almanzor) then starred in Australia with his successful defence of his Coastal Classic (1700m) title at Geelong while Raging Blizzard (NZ) (Per…
Guerin Report – Ep. 19, Ft. Luke Kemeys
This week, Michael is joined in studio by Luke Kemeys from Boys Get Paid. Luke chats the history and future of BGP, what it’s like to win big but also lost big with other people’s money, and as a chartered accountant, what advice he has for sole traders in the racing industry. Guerin Report – Ep. 19, Ft. Luke Kemeys – YouTube
Belclare aiming for NZ Breeders’ threepeat
Following a lucrative spring campaign in Sydney, multiple Group One winner Belclare (NZ) (Per Incanto) has returned to New Zealand in a bid to secure her third successive Gr.1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) crown at Ellerslie on Champions Day in March. The daughter of Per Incanto was offered at Magic Millions’ Gold Coast National Broodmare sale last year following her second victory in the NZ Breeders’ Stakes, but failed to reach her $700,000 reserve. Owner-breeder David Woodhouse then elected to entrust his mare to the care of expat Kiwi…
Gold Coast Turf Club release Magic Millions track update
2023 Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner, Skirt The Law. Photo: Darren Winningham The Gold Coast Turf Club has received an important update in relation to the investigation surrounding the damaged course proper. Spray nozzles, mixing equipment and footprints were found in the area where the damage occurred. Police are continuing their investigation in relation to the incident. “We’re awaiting an independent report from leading agronomist company Easton Turf, who has been up to take samples of the damaged turf, but it’s looking more and more a case of vandalism,” said…
Happy Valley free racing preview & best bets | January 8, 2025
What January Cup Night Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 the Group 3 January Cup (1800m) headlining a bumper nine-race program. The rail is in the A course the entire circuit, and with pristine conditions forecast leading into race-day, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action is scheduled to get…
Warwick Farm Wednesday races tips & quaddie | January 8, 2025
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 First Race 2:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program lined up for punters. The rail moves out +5m from the 1000m marker to winning post, while the remainder stays out +3m. The track is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, however, with consistent rainfall predicted to hit the course proper, expect a downgrade into the…
Mornington Wednesday races free preview & quaddie tips | 8/1/25
What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Wednesday, January 8, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble For the second time in the space of four days, racing in Victoria heads to Mornington on Wednesday for a competitive eight-race meeting. The rail comes out 6m the entire circuit, and despite the Soft 5 track rating, it is expected to be a Good 4 surface at some point throughout race day. The first race at Mornington is set to jump at 3:40pm AEDT. Best…
Caulfield Heath meeting transferred to Mornington
Caulfield Heath. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Following consultation with the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), Racing Victoria (RV) wishes to advise that the twilight race meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at Caulfield Heath has been transferred to Mornington. The transfer comes following a fire this morning in the Norman Robinson Stand at Caulfield Racecourse, which has now been established as a crime scene by Victoria Police. Whilst the racing surface was not impacted, building surveyors, health officials and investigators are currently inspecting the venue. Accordingly, the MRC believed it…