Year: 2022

Russian Emperor begins march towards HKIR feature

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Hong Kong Champion Stayer Russian Emperor. Plotting a precise pathway towards Hong Kong International Races on December 11 with crack stayer Russian Emperor, Douglas Whyte holds modest expectations for Hong Kong’s Champion Stayer in the Group 2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (October 16). A dual Group 1 winner last season, regally-bred Russian Emperor will be partnered for the first time on Sunday by Lyle Hewitson following the five-year-old’s regular rider Blake Shinn’s decision to return to Australia. While Whyte has earmarked this…

One Kiss looking to stamp her mark at Ashburton

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One Kiss will contest the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) at Ashburton on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South Last start stakes winner One Kiss will be looking to stamp her mark ahead of next month’s Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) when she lines-up at Ashburton on Saturday. The Tivaci filly impressed when winning the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) by three-quarters of a length at Riccarton last month and trainer Mark Walker is hoping for a repeat performance this weekend. One Kiss has drawn barrier…

Typhoon Sammy ‘cyclonic’ in Bendigo Cup

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Provincial megastar Typhoon Sammy was ‘cyclonic’ in tonight’s $78,795 Group 2 Bendigo Cup final (425m). Trained at Pearcedale by champion trainer Jason Thompson, Typhoon Sammy not only snared the $50,000 first prize but also a $50,000 bonus for ‘storming’ to three country cups in a calendar year. The massive $100,000 collect spiralled his earnings to $338,680. Owned by the Dart family in Dulguigan, NSW, Typhoon Sammy added the Bendigo Cup silverware to his victories in the G2 Traralgon Cup (January 26) and G2 Horsham Cup (March 4). In an incredible…

Nature Strip attempts to go back-to-back in The 2022 Everest

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Chris Waller has put the finishing touches to Nature Strip’s preparations for The Everest. There’s no need to panic, Nature Strip fans. The world’s best sprinter is set to defend his Everest title from the outside barrier. The great eight-year-old was a convincing winner from the No.2 lane in his last start, The Shorts, on September 17. But Chris Waller’s superstar gelding drew 12 for the $15 million sprint over 1200m at Randwick on Saturday. However, the master trainer said the $1.90 favourite with Palmerbet will adapt to the wide…

Handle The Truth & Nash look to recreate 2019 in The Kosciuszko

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Nash Rawiller will again ride the Keith Dryden-trained Handle The Truth in the 2022 The Kosciuszko. Both combined to win the 2019 edition. Photo: Bradley Photos. Keith Dryden deliberately threw Handle The Truth into the deep end before his Kosciuszko assignment at Randwick on Saturday – and he was pleased with the way he navigated those challenges. It is why the evergreen seven-year-old will go into the $2 million feature sprint over 1200m for top country horses at Randwick as a $7.50 winning chance with Palmerbet. The gelding was very…

Patience pays off with Smokin’ Romans

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Patience has paid dividends for the connections of New Zealand-bred gelding Smokin’ Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines). The son of Ghibellines will start a pre-post favourite for the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday, for which he is a $4 prospect with TAB bookmakers. Smokin’ Romans, who is out of multiple Group Three winner Inferno (NZ) (Yamanin Vital), was bred by White Robe Lodge principals Brian and Lorraine Anderton whose modus operandi has been to breed stayers that can take a bit of time. In a world demanding instant gratification, their thinking…

Darwin races betting tips & quaddie picks | Saturday 15/10/22

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What Darwin Races Where Darwin Turf Club – Buntine Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, October 15, 2022 First Race 2:18pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Darwin Turf Club will host a six-race card on Saturday, October 15. Northern Territory specialist David White brings you his race-by-race betting preview along with free tips and the best odds available. First race is set to commence 2:18pm local time. Race 1 (2.18pm) – $19,425 Melbourne Cup Day 1st November 0-64 Handicap (1300m) Siakam’s record in the Top End can only be admired. In…

Kiwi filly to chase massive bonus

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Gallant filly She’s Licketysplit (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) will be running for a seven-figure windfall when she fronts up in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. The daughter of Turn Me Loose is eligible for a A$1 million bonus if she can add victory in the October 29 weight-for-age feature to her success in the Gr.2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m). “That’s the plan at this stage and she’ll get to the Empire Rose with a light weight (49kg) and is up for the bonus,” trainer Andrew Forsman said.…

Forsman chasing more Trans-Tasman glory

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Trainer Andrew Forsman has leading chances at stakes level on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday. The Cambridge horseman will saddle a trio of runners at Caulfield in Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel), Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) and Saint Bathans (Maurice) while at home the stable flag will be flown at Hastings by the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) favourite Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh). The Vanbrugh mare won on the first day of the Hawke’s Bay carnival before claiming the Gr.3 Metric Mile (1600m) at Awapuni and finished runner-up in the…

Sir Steve puts Everest hopes in the hands of Waller

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All Blacks coaching great Sir Steve Hansen believes New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller is a prime candidate for New Zealand sports coach of the year. Hansen made the statement on the eve of Saturday’s $A15 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick, a race for which he shares in the ownership of the Waller-trained champion and even money favourite Nature Strip (Nicconi). The legendary conditioners looked over the world’s fastest sprinter at Waller’s Rosehill stables on Friday morning, with Hansen giving his nod of approval to the…