Allan Sharrock’s cup contenders thriving for the Wellington Cup

Southroad winning at Trentham on Saturday.Photo: Grant Matthew (Race Images Palmerston North) Allan Sharrock will have quality and quantity on his side when he bids to regain the stable’s Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m) title at Trentham. The New Plymouth trainer won the New Zealand Campus For Sport & Innovation-sponsored staying feature in 2021 with Waisake, who will form part of his three-pronged attack on the January 28 contest. Waisake has been ticking over well in his quest for another Cup while barnmates Ladies Man, the current pre-post $3.20 favourite,…

Hannan fulfils owner’s dream with Kumara Gold Nuggets victory

Kelsey Hannan sails to victory aboard The Buffer in the Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Kumara Gold Nuggets (1810m). – Photo: Race Images CHCH (Ajay Berry) Kelsey Hannan was highly emotional when she won the Kumara Gold Nuggets (1800m) on Saturday – but not because it was her 50th winning ride. The in-form 19-year-old apprentice reached her milestone within a year of her first race ride when she took out the time-honoured West Coast feature aboard The Buffer. But her tears following the race were not about hitting the 50-win…

Hong Kong races betting preview & best bets | Wednesday, 12/1/23

What January Cup Night – Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, January 11, 2023 First Race 6:45pm HKT (9:45pm AEDT) Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads back to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night for a strong nine-race program with the Group 3 January Cup (1800m) the feature event of the evening. Worth HK$3,900,000 it’s a traditional race that sees many form-lines converging, from Group 1 quality from the Hong Kong International races, to many Class 1 and 2 gallopers…

Supreme start to year for broodmare gem

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk What a 2023 it’s been already for the progeny of Christian Cullen mare Supreme Gem. Between 2011 and 2015 she won eight races with a best mile rate of 1:53.7. Now three of her daughters have won races this year at three different venues. “As a breeder it’s very satisfying,” says Prebbleton-based John McDermott. Trained by McDermott, six-year-old mare Ruby’s A Delight (Bettor’s Delight – Supreme Gem) got the ball rolling at Rangiora on New Year’s Day. It was her sixth success and…

Warwick Farm races betting preview & best bets | Wednesday, 11/1

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, January 11, 2023 First Race 2:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program. The Sydney region has found plenty of rain as of late, resulting in a currently listed Soft 6 track, however, with some beautiful drying days leading into race-day we’re inclined to think there’s a strong possibility of an upgrade to a Good 4 provided the forecast is correct. The…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 10, 2023

Horse Racing on Tuesday, January 10 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Albury. Tuesday Racing Tips – January 10, 2023 Albury Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on January 10, 2023 check out our…

Top three-year-old to miss key Auckland races

By Michael Guerin Last season’s leading juvenile Don’t Stop Dreaming is out of the first two major three-year-old races of the year. Nathan Purdon, who has just entered a training partnership with his father Mark, confirmed the last-start Ace Of Spades winner will miss both the Harness Million and Northern Derby at Alexandra Park later in the summer. “There is nothing majorly wrong with him just a few little niggles from immaturity,” says Purdon. “So he is having a longer spell and won’t be back in the stable until February…

Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 10th January

This day 10th January in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing News 12 months ago Punt Drunk: New Magic Millions races but same old faces? There has been plenty happening in racing around the country over the last few days, as almost the entire racing …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Mishani Spartan…

Mixed news for Kiwi stars – Muscle Mountain’s Aussie trip is off

By Michael Guerin The Kiwi invasion on Australia’s harness racing riches has gained two exceptional pacers but lost a trotting star. Dual New Zealand Cup winner Copy That and the country’s newest open class pacing force Old Town Road leave for Melbourne tomorrow (Wednesday), with the Ballarat Cup and Hunter Cup their targets. But while that adds some serious Kiwi interest to the Victorian summer the bad luck for New Zealand’s best trotters chasing Group 1s over there continues with Muscle Mountain’s much-anticipated campaign over before it began. Muscle Mountain…