Like most of the racegoers at Matamata on Saturday, trainer Nick Bishara was concerned about the rain forecast to strike the meeting during the day. What was different however, was that while the majority wanted to get through the day without any significant moisture, Bishara was fervently hoping for the heavens to open to assist his quality mare Cherry Lane (NZ) (Redwood) in her bid to win the open 2000m contest on the card. Bishara got his wish as steady showers saw the track downgraded from a Dead4 to a…
Day: 5 December 2021
Royal Performer confirmed for rescheduled Captain Cook Stakes
The abandonment of racing at Trentham on Saturday and the subsequent rescheduling of the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) to Te Rapa this Saturday has played nicely into the hands of trainers Jenny and Bob Vance and their quality galloper Royal Performer (Medicean). The nine-year-old gelding had looked to be working nicely into form with a fast-finishing effort for third behind Demonetization (All Too Hard) in the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha last weekend but had his trainers in a quandary as to where to give him…
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO TRENTHAM ABANDONMENT
NZTR has implemented an investigation into the circumstances which resulted in the abandonment of the Wellington Racing Club’s Group One meeting on Saturday. “NZ Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) will commence a track review tomorrow morning, inspecting both the track and the data and reports from the Racing and Track managers,’’ NZTR CEO Bernard Saundry said. “We have also requested a full report from the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) regarding the procedures leading up to and following the first race on Saturday,” he said. RACE and Wellington Racing Club are extremely…
Sharrock gutted by Trentham abandonment
Twenty-four hours on from the decision to abandon the Group One raceday at Trentham after just one race due to safety issues caused by the slippery nature of the track, trainer Allan Sharrock is still trying to get his head around the circumstances that caused the cancellation. Sharrock, who had seen the last four races abandoned at his local New Plymouth meeting on Thursday, due to rainfall during the meeting that caused the track to become slippery and hazardous for both horse and rider, was left shaking his head that…
Gypsy Goddess continues her winning ways at Doomben
overcame difficulties in the running to post her third consecutive victory at Doomben on Saturday. The three-year-old daughter of Westbury Stud-based stallion Tarzino has proved a revelation for trainer David Vandyke, after she provided no indication of her ability leading into her first start at the Sunshine Coast back in October. Vandyke didn’t know what to think after she had been beaten by every trackwork partner leading into the race as well as finishing last of five in her final trial. After getting back near last in the 16-horse field…
THRILL OF THE CHASE: Season 4 Episode 4
Find out who makes the cut in Molly & George’s all-time TAB Phoenix field, the remarkable transformation of Aston Flame and an emotional feature story on Tracey Deglaitis.
Tuncurry tips, quaddie & value bets | Monday, December 6
What Tuncurry Races Where Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club – 45 Chapmans Rd, Tuncurry NSW 2428 When Monday, December 6, 2021 First Race 1:40pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Racing heads to Tuncurry on Monday afternoon, where the Tuncurry-Forster Cup is the feature event of the day. Horsebetting’s country New South Wales form analyst presents his best bets, top odds and free quaddie numbers. The track is rated a Heavy 10, with the rail in the true position, for the meeting commencing at 1:40pm AEDT. Tuncurry-Forster Cup Top Tip –…
Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 5th December
This day 5th December in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 6 hours ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 5, 2021 Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here …Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Murray Bridge…
Daily Mail: Victorian straight track ‘Chief’ to be decided
Multiple Group finalist Dream Wizard, G2 Bendigo Cup finalist Perfect Colour and the in-form Sambar Chief feature in today’s $5,000 to-the-winner Victorian Straight Track Championship final at Healesville. Omega Dodge and Dr. Slats renew their budding rivalry at Sale this evening, while G1 Hume Cup winner Knicks Bale and the up-and-coming stayer Invictus Rising headline the two heats of the Sale Distance Championship. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerDADDY’S MAGICTAB fixed odds at 8:45am: $2.80 Win Geelong Race 12 Box 1 4:42pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/732228035/race/12 Today’s Racing Healesville: 11:01am startForm Tips Key…
Manners are pacer’s X-factor
By Jonny Turner Kiwi X Factor has the manners to put himself exactly where he needs to be in Sunday’s Akaroa Cup. After saluting with Brother Love at Addington on Saturday night, driver and part-owner Gavin Smith will attempt to continue his winning form with the Bob Butt trained four-year-old in the Motukarara feature. Kiwi X Factor led early from barrier 1 before running a tidy fifth in his last start at Geraldine and the pacer starts from the same position again on Sunday. But the key difference is he…