Big southern hope Pembrook Playboy is out of the New Zealand Cup. Trainer-driver Nathan Williamson confirmed the news this afternoon, saying his star pacer has suffered a “minor” leg injury. “We had some slight concerns yesterday and didn’t know if it was going to get better … he might have banged it or knocked it, we don’t know.” But today it was clear the horse wasn’t right and Williamson had no option but to scratch him from Tuesday’s $600,000 Group One feature. Williamson’s disappointment was clear. “For someone who’s grown…
Year: 2021
Sunshine Coast tips, odds & value bets | November 5, 2021
What Sunshine Coast Races Where Corbould Park – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Friday, November 5, 2021 First Race 5:52pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie picks for the the seven-race program at the Sunshine Coast on Friday evening. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is out 3m for the entire course, and the first race of the night will jump at 5:52pm AEST. Sunshine Coast Best Bet – Thatfeelsbetter In the penultimate…
Wolverine shows plenty of x-factor on debut
Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson unveiled an exciting prospect when two-year-old filly Wolverine made a winning debut over 1100m at Otaki on Thursday. The daughter of Tivaci came from behind favourite Gibraltar Rising to win by a length on her merits under Lisa Allpress, with a whopping 15 lengths back to third-placed Gunnagetyabeans. “I was really happy with her. She trialled up really well and did everything right today and got the job done,” Bergerson said. “Billy Pinn, who rode Gibraltar Rising, who looks a nice horse, said she went past…
Southern Ocean making waves in southern staying ranks
Everything about Southern Ocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) tells Riccarton trainer Terri Rae that he’ll relish 3200m but she says she’ll only really know when he gets to that distance on Saturday week. Ocean Park five-year-old Southern Ocean has emerged as a potential staying star, winning five of his nine starts leading into Saturday’s Listed Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy Handicap (2500m) at Riccarton. He showed he was hitting peak form at the right time with a brave last-start win in the Listed Spring Classic (2000m) at Riccarton despite being trapped…
Local stayer blossoms in Victoria Cup
Hallam greyhound trainer George Miltos was “tickled pink” after his seasoned stayer Floral Lace pulled off an unlikely victory in the Backmans Greyhound Supplies Victoria Cup on last Saturday’s Cranbourne Cup night. Run over the testing 699 metre distance and carrying a first prize of $7,500, the Victoria Cup is one of the most prestigious races on the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club calendar. A relative lightweight at just 26.5 kilograms, Floral Lace produced a spectacular come-from-behind performance to win the race at the huge odds of $29.50. WATCH: George Miltos…
Bareki chasing eight straight!
Saturday night’s massive Group 1 Topgun double header at The Meadows will get off to an exciting start when strike rate sensation Bareki chases an eighth straight win in the GRV Vic Bred final (525m). Trained out of Golden Square by Dallas Massina, winner of GRV’s 2020/21 Provincial Strike Rate award, Bareki has taken all before her since resuming from a three-month break, winning seven on end to boost her imposing overall record to 17 from 24. “She could always run,” said Noel Massina, Dallas’ father and Bendigo GRC stalwart.…
Zac’s an unknown Topgun ‘Entity’
Boom Victorian stayer Zac’s Entity has been creating headlines ever since a gobsmacking 15-length debut victory at Sandown Park on August 1, where he clocked a scorching 29.25sec. Master trainer Kel Greenough wasted absolutely no time stepping Zac’s Entity up in distance and after just seven starts, only two over ‘700’, the long distance rookie finds himself favourite for Saturday night’s Group 1 TAB Topgun Stayers (725m) at The Meadows. Zac’s Entity has vindicated Greenough’s judgement, winning his past three at Sandown (715m), Sale (650m) and The Meadows (725m) by…
GRV COVID UPDATE: Upcoming change to valid proof of medical exemption
Version 6 of the State Government’s Mandatory Vaccinations (Workers) Directions came into effect on 29 October and include an upcoming change to acceptable proof of a medical exemption. From 6pm on Friday 12 November 2021, only an official Australian Immunisation Register immunisation exemption form, completed and signed by an approved medical practitioner, is valid proof of a medical exemption from the vaccination requirements, for workers who are working outside of their home. A letter or a certificate from a medical practitioner will not be valid proof of a medical exemption…
The 2022 Racing Calendar – The Race
Harness Racing New Zealand’s new Racing Calendar announced last week includes many new initiatives, and talking points. So we will bring you some more detail of some of the Calendar’s new features. Today is The Race. By Michael Guerin The man in charge of New Zealand’s first ever slot race says he wants to make a huge annual drawcard for racing in the region. Waikato-Bay Of Plenty Harness Racing Club chief executive David Branch was thrilled by last week’s announcement of the $500,000 slot race, based on the Everest concept,…
Pakenham tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Friday, November 5
What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Friday, November 5, 2021 First Race 5:40pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Pakenham is scheduled to host a nine-race card on Friday night, and HorseBetting’s Victorian form expert presents his best bets and free quaddie selections for the evening. The track is rated a Soft 5, the rail is out 2m for the entire circuit, and racing is set to kick off at 5:40pm AEDT. Pakenham Best Bet – Canadian Gold Our…