by Brigette Solomon Racing is back in the Manawatu today and junior driver Wilson House is feeling confident with the team of eight horses trainer Michael House has contending at the meeting. “Most of them have been racing and working well and I’d like to think most of them can feature in the placings” says House. Their first starter is Love Is Everywhere in Race two, the Happy Birthday Allan Brown Handicap Trot over 2500 metres. The mare ran second at Hawera two starts ago and has won two wins…
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Purvis looking to continue success at Reefton
Woodend beach trainer Matt Purvis will be looking to continue his success at Reefton today after winning two races at Westport on Friday. “We had a really good first day, so with a bit of luck they should back up today.” The Finisher and Don Juan were both victorious on friday for the Purvis team, and will meet each other today in race 6. Don Juan ($5.50FF) will be driven by Mia Holbrough, who paired with the Vincent gelding on friday to win at odds of over 30-1. “He’s probably…
Music Mistress looking to go back to back
A tropical vacation could end on the perfect note for trainer Amanda Telfer with victory in the Group Three Fillies Classic at Ascot Park today. Telfer has been based in Southland since Music Mistress ran to an impressive victory in her second career start at the same track last week. Telfer and her classy two-year-old have encountered a wide range of Southland weather conditions during their stay, but they have done nothing to knock Music Mistress’s progress. “She seems good, I am happy with where she is at and what…
Thornley has strong book of drives at Westport
by Jonny Turner Sam Thornley is keeping his feet on the ground ahead of combining with a strong book of drives at Westport today. The junior reinsman will link up with two genuine hopes in both the feature pace and the feature trot at Patterson Park. Just Ask Paddy comes into the Kawatiri Cup after a spectacular win in his last start at Waterlea in which he fell after passing the post. Thornley is hoping to see a more polished version of the pacer when he returns to grass track…
Old Town Road set for first start in 2024
By Michael Guerin Winning would be a bonus when Old Town Road resumes at Alexandra Park tonight. That is not to say trainer John Dickie doesn’t want his stable star to win the $40,000 Lincoln Farms Founders Cup and he is adamant he can. But first and foremost Dickie is just happy the race, in fact the whole Alexandra Park meeting, is being held at all. The meeting will consist of just seven races with a total of 47 starters. The fields are quite even with few standout favourites so…
Selections | Auckland
Selections for Auckland today. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race TrottechForm Analyst Race 16.35pm 4 Nelson’s Boy2 Scout’s Honour1 Skipper5 Potter Race 27.05pm 5 It’s Electrifying4 Lincoln Lou2 Sadhaka1 Justyouwait Race 37.34pm 3 Leo Lincoln5 Precious Bet2 Onyx Shard4 Hadron Collider Race 47.59pm 6 Great White4 Demon Blue2 Sugar Ray Lincoln5 Roy Kent Race 58.24pm 6 Shake A Leg1 Dear God9 Beta Prepare3 Xcite Me Race 68.50pm 2 Old Town Road5 Self Assured4 Mach Shard3 Kango Race 79.20pm 6 All You Need Is Me5…
Purdon still dreaming of Miracle Mile success
By Adam Hamilton Champion trainer Mark Purdon has put the disappointment of the Chariots Of Fire behind him and expects young star Don’t Stop Dreaming to run a huge race in the Miracle Mile. By his exciting and lofty standards, Don’t Stop Dreaming was disappointing when only sixth as a commanding $1.80 favourite in last Saturday night’s Chariots Of Fire. “I’m just forgetting about the run, to be honest,” Mark Purdon said, “I expected more from him. The race wasn’t run to suit, but he still didn’t run to his…
Two chances for Charlotte Williamson at Oamaru today
By Jonny Turner Charlotte Williamson will be out to chase down her first win since returning to the sulky at Oamaru today. The junior driver has returned to race day driving recently after taking an extended break after having her three children with husband Matthew. Judging by some of her drives, Williamson hasn’t lost her touch while being out of the sulky. “I am loving being back, I am just fitting in the driving where I can,” she said. “The kids will always be the top priority but I am…
Four picks for Rangiora today
Racing journalist Jonny Turner has delved into the form for today’s great card of racing at Rangiora and come up with four horses punters should consider in their calculations. Race 3 – Millwood Goddess – $3.30 FFW Moving in two barrier spots might just be enough for Millwood Goddess to seal an emotional win for trainer Tom Bagrie. Racing in the colours of Bagrie’s late father Peter, following his passing on Wednesday, Millwood Goddess produced a gutsy second at Addington on Thursday. Today’s race doesn’t look any harder and though…
Royally-bred two-year-olds debuting in Invercargill
By Jonny Turner Before Don’t Stop Dreaming and Merlin battle it out in the Chariots Of Fire at Menangle, little brother and little sister will be out to impress in their debuts at Ascot Park on Friday. Nathan Williamson is set to debut two royally bred two-year-olds in Always Dreaming, a full brother to Don’t Stop Dreaming and Captain’s Mistress, a half-sister to Merlin. Captains Mistress turned heads in her latest trial when charging late to down her race rival Justanothersip right on the post. The performance has been enough…