Month: January 2023

Gingernuts Salver (2100m) – Photo: Trish Dunell The Listed Barfoot & Thompson Gingernuts Salver (2100m) has become one of Stephen Marsh’s favourite stops along the road to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a last-gasp triumph by Cruz Missile at Pukekohe on Sunday gave the Cambridge trainer his third win in the last four years. Marsh had previously won the Salver with Scorpz and Milford, who both went on to make their presence felt in the Derby. Scorpz ran third to Sherwood Forest and Two Illicit in the…

Handsome two-year-old colt Dapper is on target for the Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Pukekohe -Photos: Trish Dunell Strapping two-year-old colt Dapper has confirmed his place in the Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Pukekohe on January 21 with a comfortable victory in the Norwegian Park 1200 at the same venue on Sunday. Dapper has now won two of his five starts and he also boasts a placing in the Group 2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m). Prepared at Otaki by Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard,…

Logan Street Lion defeats Mahagoni at Rosehill on Saturday – Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Logan Street Lion fended off the late-charge of Mahagoni to score a strong win in the Cleanaway Handicap (1800m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller to land the second win of his current campaign. In five starts this preparation, the gelding has been out of the top three just once and the lightly raced son of Tavistock looks to have further upside for his connections. Raced by Go Racing, Logan Street Lion enjoyed a good run…

Quality four-year-old Soldier Boy (yellow silks) took out the Listed JAPAC Homes Marton Cup (2200m) at Trentham on SaturdayPhoto: Race Images PN (Grant Matthew) Gavin Sharrock was confident of a winning run from Soldier Boy at Trentham and his judgment proved on the money with the four-year-old producing a strong staying performance to claim Saturday’s Listed Marton Cup (2200m). The Stratford trainer had been forgiving of the son of Proisir’s previous unplaced effort in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) and was bullish about a form reversal in the JAPAC…

The Buffer sails to victory in the Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Kumara Gold Nuggets (1810m)Photo: Race Images CHCH (Ajay Berry) Rejuvenated galloper The Buffer extended his run of winning form when he galloped his rivals into submission at Kumara to carry an emotional Kelsey Hannan to a milestone victory in her fledgling career. The Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams-trained six-year-old made all the running in the time-honoured Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Kumara Gold Nuggets (1810m) for his seventh career victory and fifth from his last seven appearances. The…

Smart three-year-old filly Rocababy made an impressive winning return at Trentham on Saturday – Photo: Race Images PN (Grant Matthew) Hawera trainer Anna Clement will be scouring the summer three-year-old programs with renewed interest following the resuming victory of her talented filly Rocababy at Trentham. Clement has no immediate plans for the daughter of El Roca and will wait and see how her charge comes through Saturday’s winning run in the Te Akau 3YO (1200m) before confirming a path forward. “That was very nice and not unexpected, we have always…

What Albury Races Where Albury Racing Club – 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 When Tuesday, January 10, 2023 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Albury Racing Club will host an eight-race program this Tuesday, as the lone race meeting in New South Wales. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with very warm weather on the forecast for the North East of Victoria, we expect to be on a firm track come race day. The rail will be in the +4m position between the 1300m mark and…