Day: 28 May 2022

2022 Kingsford-Smith Cup Results: Apache Chase Wins Group 1 for Desleigh Forster

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It was back to basics from veteran local hoop Jim Byrne who produced a bold front-running ride on gun four-year-old Apache Chase to hand much-loved Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster her first Group 1 success in the Group 1 $700,000 Kingsford-Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm. Paulele (pictured in Sydney) was brave but ultimately defeated running another Group 1 second in Brisbane’s 2022 Kingsford-Smith Cup. Photo: Steve Hart. Pre-race instructions from Forster were to use the horse’s speed, and that is exactly what Byrne did with the all-the-way weight-for-age victory in…

Alice Springs race-by-race preview & best bets | May 29, 2022

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What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Sunday, May 29, 2022 First Race 1:47pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes We are back in the Red Centre this Sunday for a six-race card out of Pioneer Park. See our race-by-race preview and best bets for Alice Springs. Race 1: 0-70 Handicap (1200m) Miles Prower has outstanding form at Pioneer Park and should he bring his best to the table will take a power of beating. Despite a last start fifth on May 1 – Alice…

Wellington Cup racing preview & quaddie | 29/05/2022

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What Wellington Cup Day 2022 Where Wellington Race Club – Mount Arthur NSW 2820 When Sunday, May 29, 2022 First Race 11:25am AEST Visit Ladbrokes It is a big day for country cup races in New South Wales on Sunday, with the Wellington Cup Day program set to run alongside the Gunnedah Cup meeting. HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie numbers for the Sunday program, as well as his top pick in the feature $100,000 Wellington Cup – a qualifying race for…

Apache Chase grips on to claim Kingsford-Smith Cup

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Apache Chase holds off all challengers to claim the Kingsford-Smith Cup. (Photo: Darren Winningham) Desleigh Forster was adamant in her instructions to Jim Byrne before the $700,000 Kingsford-Smith Cup – don’t go slow. And those instructions worked a treat as Byrne piloted Apache Chase to victory from barrier four in the 1300m sprint feature at Eagle Farm. The four-year-old gelding hung on to win by one-fifth of a length on the line. 2022 Kingsford-Smith Cup Replay https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Kingsford-Smith-Cup.mp4 “I said to J Byrne ‘don’t go slow – use his speed and…

Pinarello salutes in the Queensland Derby

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Pinarello comes back to the mounting yard following his win in the QLD Derby. (Photo: Darren Winningham) Co-trainer Roger James’ gut feeling to keep Pinarello racing has paid off after the three-year-old saluted in the $1 million Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm. The gelding saluted by a little more than a nose after a great ride from Leith Innes, with Paternal second for Chris Waller. 2022 Queensland Derby Replay https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Queensland-Derby.mp4 After Pinarello finished fifth in the $943,040 NZ Derby (2400m) at Auckland Racing Club on March 5, James’ first thought…

Trip south on the cards for Times Ticking

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A trip to Riccarton to tackle the Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m) in August is just one of the options that trainer Alby MacGregor is contemplating for his pride and joy Times Ticking (NZ) (Tavistock). The six-year-old son of Tavistock was having just the second start in a new campaign at Trentham on Saturday and delivered his sixth career win from 21 starts with a comprehensive performance in the open 1400m contest. Rider Robbie Hannam had Times Ticking purring along nicely in midfield as he tracked the well fancied Cruz Ramirez…

Chase back in business at favourite track

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Consistent performer Chase (NZ) (Zed) bounced back to winning form at his favourite track when he dominated his rating 74 rivals over 1600m at Trentham. The Stephen Nickalls-trained gelding had been a little disappointing when finishing well back in the Listed Anzac Mile (1550m) at Awapuni at his last start but with the Trentham track coming up a Heavy 8 for Saturday’s meeting the five-year-old son of Zed was in his element. Settled near last by rider Kate Hercock, Chase looped the field to challenge at the 400m and drew…

Leedox proves too strong in Pukekohe feature

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Promising juvenile Leedox (NZ) (Time Test) produced a determined effort to register his first raceday success when he took out the feature event at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Listed Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m). Rider Ryan Elliot settled Leedox behind the early pace in the contest before tracking up along the inner approaching the home turn. As the field fanned across the track, Elliot sent the Andrew Forsman-trained runner through a gap one off the fence before angling back to the rail where he kicked strongly to fend…

Listowel Sue’s ‘Cup of Dreams’

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Following on from the amazing story of William (Alan) Fairlie’s return to greyhound training at 93 years of age is the equally fascinating circumstance surrounding his venture into the sport. It resulted from a ‘lucky quinella’ in 1970, which paid $185. With the proceeds – and scraping up a further $15 – he purchased Cindy Lake (May ’70 Second Stage x Cormar) for $200, which would become his foundation brood matron. Fairlie had Cindy Lake mated by Tivoli Scout, which he and his son liked the look of better than…

Daily Mail: ‘Fernando’ on quest for victory

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Premier Racing at The Meadows tonight features G1 Fanta Bale Super Stayers finalist Fernando’s Quest in a Grade 4 600m race. The in-form Tobin Frost, the promising Aston Jonas and G3 placegetter Overflow Lisa are the biggest threats to Fernando’s Quest. G1 placegetter Carry On Angel and G2 winner Jax Bale face Group finalists Perfect Colour, Shima Jake and Keep It Black, plus the well-performed Little Tiger and Daph’s Zac, in a competitive Mixed 3/4 525m event. The consistent Gypsy Yankee stands out in a Mixed 4/5 525m race, while…