Vale Noel Poingdestre Harness Racing New Zealand sends its condolences to the family of Noel Poingdestre who has died in Hawera. An owner and trainer, he is being remembered as a real character who loved the sport. The Hawera Harness Racing Club has also paid tribute to him, saying they will “certainly miss his quick wit and endless supply of stories”. His last official runner was the fourth-placed Manny at last Sunday’s Hawera meeting. He died after a short illness, aged 74. A farewell service will be held in New…
Day: 8 February 2023
Defibrillate vying for back-to-back Group Ones
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson recorded an elite-level scalp with his homebred Defibrillate in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) on Boxing Day, and he is hoping he can get another at Te Rapa this week. The eight-year-old gelding will contest the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) in a fresh state, having not raced since his Boxing Day heroics, and Richardson is excited about his prospects in New Zealand’s richest weight-for-age race. “I am really excited, I can’t wait,” said Richardson, who trains the gelding in partnership with Rogan Norvall. “He is…
2023 C.F. Orr Stakes preview & betting strategy | February 11
What 2023 C.F. Orr Stakes Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Saturday, February 11, 2023 Prizemoney $750,000 Distance 1400m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2022 Winner Tofane (8) | T: Mike Moroney | J: Mark Zahra (57kg) Visit Ladbrokes The first Group 1 in Australia for the year, the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes takes centre stage on the nine-race program at Sandown on Saturday afternoon. A field of 10 has accepted for the 1400m weight-for-age event, with seven of the 10 competitors…
Morphettville best bets & quaddie tips | February 11, 2023
What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, February 11, 2023 First Race 12:17pm ACDT Visit Ladbrokes The South Australian Jockey Club will host another nine-race program out of Morphettville Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, highlighted by the Listed Premier’s Plate (formerly known as the Birthday Cup) for the stayers. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and that is the rating we expect to be racing on for the majority of the day. The rail will be in the +4m position for…
Six slots left for the The Race by Grins
By Michael Guerin If New Zealand’s only $1million harness race is anywhere as frenetic as the build-up it should be worth the wait. The Race by Grins will have its second running at Cambridge on April 14, with the prize money for the slot race rising by $100,000 after starting at $900,000 last season. The 2200m mobile pace will contain 10 runners and four are already confirmed, one as good as done, another high-profile name has pulled out and the connections of some other stars are now waiting until after…
Ironic twist to Aegon’s presence at Sandown
Aegon will contest the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Sandown on Saturday. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The irony of Aegon running at the highest level in Australia in what may arguably be a lesser challenge for more than double the prizemoney of a feature event at home hasn’t been lost on Andrew Forsman. Aegon will resume in Saturday’s $750,000 Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) on the Hillside course at Sandown. On the same day, the $300,000 Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) will be a highlight on the…
Seven Group 1 winners amongst C.F. Orr Stakes field
I’m Thunderstruck headlines a strong field of 10 acceptors in the 2023 C.F. Orr Stakes. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Quality over quantity is the theme for the field of the 2023 Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes, set to be run on Saturday at Sandown Racecourse. Despite there being only 10 acceptors for the first Australian Group 1 event of the year, seven of the 10 runners have claimed top-tier honours. I’m Thunderstruck is arguably the class runner of the field, with last year’s Cox Plate runner-up set to begin…
Top Google Pay horse betting sites 2023
Google Pay is an increasingly popular payment options at online betting sites, with several of Australia’s most prominent bookies featuring it. The top Google Pay horse betting sites will allow you to fund your account instantly with minimal fees. The best Google Pay bookmakers will also allow you to fund your account via mobile and desktop computer. Google Pay is commonly found on Android smartphones and devices, however it is possible to use this payment method on any smartphone. The top Google Pay horse racing betting sites for February, 2023…
Sweet Cheval bounces back in fine style for Banks in Darwin
Top Darwin jockey Sonja Wiseman returning to scale on the Jo Banks-trained Sweet Cheval after the five-year-old gelding’s impressive win at Fannie Bay on Saturday. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) Currently, Darwin trainer Jo Banks has one horse in her stable, and Sweet Cheval dominated his rivals at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The five-year-old gelding was backing up after a first-up 11th in a field of a 11 over 1000m (BM54) on January 14 following a spell dating back to a second on Darwin Cup Day behind We…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 8, 2023
Horse Racing on Wednesday, February 8 will feature five 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 Eagle Farm, Warwick Farm & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Racing Tips – February 8, 2023 Eagle Farm Racing Tips Warwick Farm Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) 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…