Month: February 2025

Two heats left before Seddon Shields Final

NZHarnessNews

There are just two heats left before it’s determined who will make the $30,000 Seddon Shields Trotting Championships Final at Addington on March 21. The series, targeting R51-70 trotters, kicked off at Kaikoura last November and so far there have been eight heats around the top half of the South Island. The last two heats were at Blenheim in mid January. The final two heats will be at Westport on March 7 and then at Reefton two days later. A capacity field of 16 trotters will make the final. To…

King enjoying strong start with Mid Ocean

NZRacingDesk

Benji King guided Mid Ocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) through every stage of her young life and the exciting filly has kicked off her racing career with a flourish, aiming to add another win to her record in Saturday’s Ancroft Developments (1400m). The diminutive daughter of Ocean Park won on debut at Taupo in late December, kicking clear of subsequent winner Cypher (NZ) (Darci Brahma), and then stepping up against the older horses in Rating 65 grade, she held her own finishing third behind Pax Mundi. While King had faith in…

Address to launch autumn campaign

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Liam Howley might have resisted the temptation in spring to take on the challenge of the Victoria Derby with Opening Address (NZ) (So You Think), but the trainer feels no hesitation to go down that path should his campaign fall that way this autumn. Instead, Howley opted to bank a Stakes win with the Vase runner-up in spring, winning the Listed TAB Trophy (1800m) on Melbourne Cup Day. In 2022, he also had the Vase runner-up in Virtuous Circle, who was highly thought of by many, but also didn’t contest…

Australian Black Type the Main Goal for Kitty Flash

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Quality filly Kitty Flash’s (NZ) (Ace High) quest for Australian honours is likely to be put on hold for a week.  The daughter of Ace High has settled in well at trainer Andrew Forsman’s Flemington stable and was to have debuted from her new quarters in Saturday’s Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) at Flemington.  However, an outside gate (11) has cast doubt on her participation, with Forsman switching attention to another upcoming opportunity.  “It’s frustrating that she didn’t draw well, but there’s a race for her on Saturday week so we’re…

Trainer Seeks Change of Fortune with Talented 2YO

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Talented Central Districts colt Daylight Robbery (NZ) (Super Seth) will bid to turn his northern fortunes around at Matamata on Saturday. The son of Super Seth secured a berth in last month’s $1 million Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) off the back of two placings and a victory at New Plymouth but ran out of luck in the Ellerslie feature. He finished seventh and just over three lengths from the winner La Dorada (NZ) (Super Seth) after interference in the straight in an incident that resulted in Vega For Luck’s (NZ)…

Pinjarra Park free racing preview & best bets | Saturday 15/2

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What Pinjarra races Where Pinjarra Park – Racecourse Rd, Pinjarra WA 6208 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble Pinjarra Park will host its annual WA Magic Millions meeting this Saturday afternoon, with the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic and Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy headlining the nine-race card. With warm and dry weather forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain in the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for…

Legarto poised to make long-awaited raceday return

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Legarto will return in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Matamata. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Multiple Group One winner Legarto will make her long-awaited return to racing when she heads to her home track at Matamata on Saturday to contest the Listed Champagne Stakes (1400m). Last sighted on raceday when sixth in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington in March last year, the daughter of Proisir was making pleasing progress towards a spring campaign before she strained a muscle following her trial victory over 900m…

Flemington race-by-race tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 15

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What DAY Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) headlines a stacked 10-race meeting at Flemington this Saturday. Despite some scorching temperatures throughout the week, a top of 18 degrees is forecasted with showers expected throughout the day. The track will likely be around the Soft 5 range, with the rail will be in its true position, and the first race is set to go at 12:15pm AEDT. Race…

Frances Tressady Stakes

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Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Frances Tressady Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1400m The Frances Tressady Stakes is a Group 3 race for fillies and mares, run over 1400m under set weights and penalties at Flemington. Conducted by the Victoria Racing Club, The Frances Tressady Stakes was first held in 1975 and, while not a major form race in recent years, it has produced some standout winners. Notably, Typhoon Tracy (2009) and Aloha (2011)…

Randwick free racing preview & best bets | February 15, 2025

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What Apollo Stakes Day 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) Day. A quality field of nine are expected to take their place in the $300,000 feature, including the world’s highest-rated galloper on turf, Via Sistina, returning after a historic spring campaign. The weight-for-age feature is supported by a terrific undercard, with…