Haunui Farm stallion Belardo secured a winning double at Te Aroha on Thursday courtesy of Bella Luce in the Donaghys Epripor X 1000 and Verona in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m). “It’s just great to see Belardo get that result today,” Haunui Farm’s Mark Chitty said. “It’s fair to say he has had a quieter start to the season than we had hoped off the back of his Champion 2YO and First Season Sire titles, but the way in which those two fillies won today suggests they could…
Year: 2021
Te Akau tackle Flemington features
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards has a big Saturday to look forward to on a marquee day at Flemington where he will produce Amarelinha (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m), Sword Of State (Snitzel) in the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) and Kahma Lass (NZ) (Darci Brahma) in the Gr.1 Cantala (1600m). “With those three in Melbourne, we’re under no illusions about the tasks they’ve got in front of them,” Richards said. “They are great quality races, probably as strong a day’s racing that we’ve had runners…
Aigne on trial for The Jericho
Aigne (NZ) (Sufficient) finished sixth in the Jericho Cup (4600m) two years ago and owner and former trainer Neil O’Dowd is keen to have another crack at the Warrnambool feature next month. The nine-year-old son of Sufficient has once again featured prominently this year over the hurdles, placing in the Wellington Hurdle (3100m) at Hastings, Grand National Hurdles (4200m) at Riccarton, and third in the Great Northern Hurdles (4200m) at Te Aroha for trainer Kevin Myers. He ran fourth on the flat over 2200m at Trentham on Sunday and will…
Record year for Victorian greyhound racing
Victorian greyhound racing set new records for participant returns, rehoming and wagering during 2020-21, as detailed in Greyhound Racing Victoria’s (GRV) Annual Report, tabled in the Victorian Parliament today. GRV’s CEO, Alan Clayton, said the sport’s agility allowed the racing program to not just continue but grow throughout the year during the pandemic. “GRV, participants and the clubs all worked together to keep the sport racing over the year and secure participant livelihoods and greyhound welfare,” Mr Clayton said. In 2020-21, Victorian’s greyhound racing program grew by more than 10…
Local sports administrator appointed Bendigo GRA Manager
The Committee of the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Association (BGRA) is pleased to announce local sports administrator Charlton Hindle as its new General Manager. With a Bachelor of Business, Sports Management and Development, Hindle comes to the Club after nearly four years working at the Bendigo Stadium as the Elite Team Coordinator including involvement in the management of WNBL side Bendigo Spirit, Bendigo Braves teams and other major events at the stadium. Hindle has also worked with the Australian Open (AO) and has passed up an opportunity at the AO in…
Eagle Farm tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Saturday 30/10/21
What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, October 30, 2021 First Race 11:15pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for Eagle Farm’s 10-race program this Saturday. While the spotlight will be on Flemington for four Group 1 races as well as Rosehill Gardens for the $7.5 million Golden Eagle, a strong card has been assembled at Brisbane’s Racing HQ. The track has come up a Soft 5…
Rosehill race-by-race preview & best bets | Saturday, October 30
What Golden Eagle Day 2021 Where Rosehill Gardens – James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, October 30, 2021 Feature Race Golden Eagle (Race 7) First Race 12:40pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst brings you his full race-by-race guide to the 2021 Golden Eagle meeting at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, as well as his best bets and quaddie numbers for the 10-race card. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail is in the true position for…
Morphettville tips, value bets & odds | Saturday, October 30
What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, October 30, 2021 First Race 12:05pm ACDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Morphettville is scheduled to host a nine-race card on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s South Australian horse racing expert presents his best bets and free quaddie selections for the day. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail out 9m from the 1200m to the winning post and then out 7m for the remainder. Racing is set to kick off at…
Flemington Derby Day preview, betting tips & quaddie | 30/10/2021
What VRC Derby Day 2021 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, October 30, 2021 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Feature Race Group 1 Victoria Derby – Race 6 Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet A bumper nine-part card is scheduled on Saturday afternoon for VRC Derby Day to help kick start the Melbourne Cup Carnival. HorseBetting’s Victorian horse racing analyst presents his race-by-race preview, best bets and free quaddie numbers for one of the best days on the Australian racing calendar. The track is rated…
Release of new Racing Calendar
Harness Racing NZ is pleased to release the new racing calendar for 2022, and it’s being billed as a “gamechanger”. Beginning in April eight “architects” were charged with re-shaping what the racing calendar should look like. They included HRNZ employees, as well as high profile trainer Michael House, and respected industry figures, Bruce Barlass, Martin Pierson, Cam Bray and Tony Abell. “There have been weekly meetings, consultation and discussion with industry participants right around the country, as well as focus groups and two separate rounds of consultation to get where…