Spacewalk ready for Meteorite challenge

Spacewalk. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The James Cummings-trained Spacewalk is set to line up in the inaugural running of the $1 million Meteorite (1200m) at Cranbourne on Saturday afternoon, with the son of Exosphere being put through his paces at trackwork on Tuesday morning. Stable representative Nacim Dilmi was on course to discuss the work of the Godolphin five-year-old, suggesting he should be ready to peak in the newly scheduled slot race. “He was good,” said Dilmi speaking with Racing.com. “Obviously he’s fourth-up, he was just here to look…

Pride chasing Gong success with three-pronged attack

Trainer Joseph Pride. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Warwick Farm trainer Joe Pride is gearing up for a potential three-pronged attack on the $1 million The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange this Saturday. Pride has entered Little Dance (1600m) runner-up Estadio Mestalla, recent winner King Of The Castle, and Group 3 victor Lekvarte for the mile feature. Lekvarte comes into the race off a stellar performance two starts back, winning the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. She was last seen finishing sixth behind Atishu in the Group 1 Empire Rose…

Baraqiel looking to end campaign on winning note

Baraqiel. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Jockey Ben Allen remains unfazed by the competition that Group 2 McEwen Stakes (1200m) winner Baraqiel will face in Saturday’s inaugural The Meteorite. Baraqiel, who last ran sixth in the Group 1 Champions Sprint (1200m), is viewed by connections as facing a more manageable field this weekend. “He’s in really good order,” Allen told Racing.com after a workout at Moonee Valley on Monday. “He’s bright, quite keen—not bad keen, but showing that he’s back to himself. (I) couldn’t fault his work. “After the run…

Arkansaw Kid to chase Meteorite riches

Arkansaw Kid. (Photo: George Sal/Racing Photos) Arkansaw Kid, last month’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes (1200m) runner-up, is set to represent Lindsay Park in Saturday’s inaugural $1 million The Meteorite (1200m) at Cranbourne. The gelding, trained by Ben, Will, and JD Hayes, was confirmed for the 1200-metre slot race on Monday. Arkansaw Kid has not raced since finishing tenth in the $2 million Group 2 Sydney Stakes (1200m) at victory in the Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) at Flemington in September. The Meteorite is the first of two new $1…

Blondebet.com.au horse racing review 2024

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World Pool coming to New Zealand

In a coup for the New Zealand racing industry, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) have announced the arrival of World Pool to two New Zealand thoroughbred meetings in early 2025. In an unprecedented development for the New Zealand racing industry, the TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie in Auckland on January 25 will be the first of the two World Pool meetings in New Zealand, with the second taking place on the newly created Champions Day on March 8, also at Ellerslie. Champions Day is home to four Group…

Racetrack double lifts 2YO Sale spirits

Wentwood Grange savoured a trans-Tasman double at the weekend and the Hawkins family will be looking for further reasons to celebrate at this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale.  They bred and race impressive Tauranga winner Miss Bo Peep (NZ) (Astern) and also bred and sold Group performer Harlow Mist (NZ) (Contributer), successful at the feature Newcastle meeting.  Wentwood will be hoping that roll continues into the two-year-old sale when they offer a pair of youngsters by Hello Youmzain and Almanzor deep into Thursday’s session at Karaka.  Astern…

WTR exploring Greenfield site options

The Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) board has announced that members have agreed to undertake further work towards securing a single fit-for-purpose site for racing and training in the Waikato. This announcement follows endorsement by WTR members at its AGM yesterday and is the result of extensive feasibility studies and independent assessments to identify a sustainable option that will meet the long-term needs of the racing industry. “A Greenfield site will not only centralise our operations but also futureproof the entire racing ecosystem in the Waikato region,” WTR board chairman Bruce Harvey said. Harvey…

Today’s Australian horse racing tips & previews | 19/11/24

There are four horse racing meetings set for Australia on Tuesday, November 19. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Scone. Tuesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – November 19, 2024 Scone 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 November 19, 2024 check out our…