Skew Wiff (NZ) (Savabeel) rewarded her backers at Tauranga on Wednesday when comfortably taking out the Ultimate Mazda Maiden 3YO (1200m) by 2-1/2 lengths. The Savabeel filly won both of her trials in the lead-up to her first-up run where she was backed into $2.10 favouritism and won accordingly in the hands of New Zealand Champion Jockey Opie Bosson. “She’s a lovely Waikato Stud filly and it was a good win,” trainer Mark Walker said. “We’ve been patient with her, the barrier manners have improved and she’s got a really…
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Renaissance Woman out to continue spring form
The lure of a Group One race in his adopted hometown has been enough to convince Bjorn Baker to back-up Renaissance Woman (NZ) (Reliable Man) in the Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday. The Reliable Man filly arrived back in Sydney earlier this week after landing a brilliant victory at Caulfield on Saturday, coming from last on the corner and pulling away from her rivals late to capture the Gr.3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m). The victory rocketed her into Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m) favouritism and while the fillies’ classic is on Baker’s radar, he said the opportunity to take…
Invitation delight for Kiwi mare
Awapuni trainer Lucy Tanner will be rubbing shoulders with some of Australia’s most prominent racing identities on Saturday. She will be on course at Randwick to cheer on her Proisir mare Belle Plaisir, whose place in the A$2 million The Invitation (1400m) was confirmed on Tuesday. “It’s blown me away to be honest, it really is amazing and a once in a lifetime opportunity so I’m going over to watch her,” Tanner said. Belle Plaisir’s call-up to The Invitation continues the dream run Tanner and her co-owner Lance Hickman have…
Patrick Cleave: from syndicate member to burgeoning trainer
Expat New Zealander Patrick Cleave is making his dream a reality across the Tasman as he begins to establish himself as a trainer in Newcastle. While he spent his youth on horseback on his family’s South Auckland farm, Cleave didn’t have any involvement in racing until he decided to treat himself after he became a qualified builder. “When I finished my builders apprenticeship, I shouted myself a share in a horse with Kylie Bax,” Cleave said. “I fell in love with racing and got to a point where I wanted…
Green Light On | Episode 76 – Sandown Park form plus Mitch Ebeyer
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat previews Thursday night’s Premier Racing at Sandown Park, and he’s confident about the Quaddie legs. James also has an in-depth chat with Mitch Ebeyer, heard on SEN Track and affectionately known as ‘Peacock’. greyhoundracingvic · Episode 76- HQ form for 20/10 plus media star, Mitch Ebeyer Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
The Great Chase supporting great people again in 2022
Victorian-based organisations that care for and support people living with intellectual and physical disabilities were the beneficiaries of the 2022 The Great Chase Community Series that concluded at The Meadows on Wednesday. The 20th running of The Great Chase began with the opening community day at Shepparton on September 8 and concluded Wednesday afternoon at The Meadows after ten community days at metropolitan and regional greyhound clubs across Victoria, distributing over $27,000 in prizemoney for participating local community disability even before the semi-final and finals were conducted. Over 240 people,…
‘Spritz’ chases greatness!
A ‘great’ decision by breeder-owner Scott James resulted in a $47,000 windfall today at The Meadows. Based at Waubra (just over 30km north-west of Ballarat), James was finding it difficult to juggle work as full-time curator for Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club with training greyhounds. James guided All Spritzed Up (Aug ’20 Ritza Lenny x All Dolled Up) to five wins –all successive – from seven starts. Admitting “it hurt”, he then transferred his pride-and-joy – All Spritzed Up – to champion Rowsley trainer Anthony Azzopardi. And it paid off in…
Grand Pierro takes out Geelong Classic in fine style
Grand Pierro ridden by Craig Williams wins the Geelong Classic on October 19, 2022. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Coming from well back in the field, the Jason Warren-trained gelding Grand Pierro has taken out Wednesday’s traditional Geelong Classic (2200m) in impressive fashion. Jockey Craig Williams expertly weaved his way through runners to eventually get on the back of pre-race favourite Let’srollthedice ($2.90) before letting down to win well by a head. Peshwa led for most of the race and set up a solid tempo for the backmarkers to make their moves…
Hawkesbury racing tips & best odds | Thursday, October 20
What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Thursday, October 20, 2022 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes We’re back to the provincial circuit on Thursday with Hawkesbury holding a competitive eight-race card. The rail sits in the true position for the entire track, which is rated as a Soft 5; however, with plenty of rain around the region, expect a possible downgrade come raceday. We get under way with the first race scheduled for 1:15pm AEDT. Best Bet: Baranof Baranof looks to…
2022 Manikato Stakes betting preview | Friday, October 21
What 2022 Manikato Stakes Where Moonee Valley Racing Club – Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, October 21, 2022 Prizemoney $2,000,000 Distance 1200m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2021 Winner Jonker (5) | T: Tony Gollan | J: Daniel Moor (58.5kg) Visit Ladbrokes The Group 1 Manikato Stakes is the feature event on the opening night of the Cox Plate Carnival, and a capacity field of 14 sprinters have accepted for the 1200m dash this Friday night. Heading the market is last-start Schillaci Stakes winner Paulele…