Category: Gallops

Rory Hutchings has returned to New Zealand for a three-month riding stint. Photo: Trish Dunell A decade ago, Rory Hutchings had the most successful day of his career at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, and the expat Kiwi hoop will kick off a stint riding in his homeland at the iconic meeting this Thursday. Hutchings was a three-time champion apprentice jockey in New Zealand whilst under the tutelage of Graeme Rogerson, for whom he won his first Group One aboard Soriano in the 2014 edition of the Zabeel Classic (2000m). “That…

Victorian-based jockey Jason Maskiell celebrates with the trophy after guiding the Phil Cole-trained Smuggling to back to back wins in the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on Alice Springs Cup Day at Pioneer Park last May. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have concluded their investigation into jockey Jason Maskiell’s ride aboard My Schieller Wood in the Insuremyfleet Maiden Plate over 1600m at Seymour on Friday, November 15, 2024. The $10 PlayUp hope finished 12th out of 13 starters, trailing the winner by 25.55 lengths. Following a thorough inquiry,…

What Wagga Races Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Tuesday, December 24, 2024 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Dabble Christmas Eve racing heads to the Murrumbidgee Turf Club on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. Participants will be racing on the Riverside circuit, and with warm conditions forecast in the lead-up, punters can anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm local time. Best Bet at Wagga: Associate The Danielle Seib-trained Associate…

Kingswood. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Irish import Kingswood could be aimed at the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) in March, with trainer Gavin Bedggood cautiously weighing up the timing following a taxing spring carnival campaign. The gelding was last seen finishing fifth in the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) on November 30, after claiming victory in the Group 3 Coongy Cup (2000m) during a four-start preparation. “I earmarked the Australian Cup for him, but it’s not a long turnaround from spring from his last run to that race,” Bedggood…

Keenelnd winning the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m) at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Keeneland is being aimed at the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) this winter following an explanation for his disappointing run in last month’s Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m). The gelded son of Almanzor finished tenth in the 2500-metre Classic, despite appearing to be a winning chance as he surged to the front on the home turn before fading late. “He looked like the winner and then he gave absolutely nothing,” Busuttin…

Dashing. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) After four consistent runs this season without clinching victory, the Aaron Purcell-trained Dashing is set to target a breakthrough performance in Thursday’s Listed Lord Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield Heath. The five-year-old gelding has been knocking on the door with strong placings, finishing third in the Listed Cranbourne Cup (1600m) and second in the Werribee Cup (1600m) in his last two starts. However, Purcell also has the option of sending Dashing to the $300,000 Coastal Classic (1700m) at Geelong ten days later. “The plan is…

There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, December 23. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Tamworth. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 23, 2024 Tamworth Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on December 23, 2024 check out our…