Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow has enjoyed a successful run with his versatile team of runners recently, adding another to the board when producing Frank The Tank (NZ) (Burgundy) to score in the tough conditions at Awapuni on Saturday. The Burgundy four-year-old jumped leisurely away from the barriers in the Pilet Contracting LTD/Pioneer Seeds 1400, but jockey Michael McNab soon had him settled midfield between runners behind a relatively strong pace set by Perkyorlamosa. Frank The Tank was initially restricted for clear air down much of the home straight but McNab’s…
Day: 24 September 2023
Pattern Committee makes changes
The New Zealand Pattern Committee (NZPC) has completed its annual review of black-type racing in New Zealand, with several changes made to the schedule of feature races for 2023-24. The total number of black-type races has been reduced by eight to 142 races. This is due to a downward trend in the overall number of races being run every season, leading to an increasingly disproportionate number of races holding black-type status. “A significant decline in the number of races run in recent seasons has seen the New Zealand Pattern race…
Northland trainers celebrate Tauranga wins
The Northlanders came to town at Tauranga on Saturday and played a starring role, headed by a quinella for Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs in the $50,000 Mills Reef Wines Open (2100m). Cakebytheocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Chevron (NZ) (El Roca) were the only two horses that Gibbs took to the Tauranga meeting, and they dominated the feature staying race from the moment the gates opened. Chevron attempted to lead all the way in the hands of jockey Craig Grylls, but Cakebytheocean and Masa Hashizume crept forward from their trailing position…
The latest from the trials – September 20
Now that many of the very best horses are coming out to play we are regularly updating what’s happening at the trials right around the country. Here’s the latest installment. The Rangiora Trials Wed 20th September(Weather Fine but windy / Track Fast) Tinkerbelle (2f What The Hill – Belle Galleon) The Mark Jones trained half sister to top trotter Stent led and then did enough to hold out Bounce N Beyond with 24L to the rest. MR:2.10, 800m in 60.1, 400m in 28.6. The latter was good enough to beat…
Aussie News – September 24
By Adam Hamilton Trainer Brent Lilley warned the small field could make it tricky and that’s just how it turned out for star trotting mare Queen Elida at Melton last night. But, as she has so often, the five-year-old daughter of Love You found a way to win, albeit in the very last stride and by a whisker in the Chris Howe Trotters’ free-for-all (2240m). Another classy former Kiwi Mufasa Metro led and dictated terms, while Queen Elida had to sit parked until some luck came driver Chris Alford’s way…
Tamworth racing preview, betting tips and quaddie picks | 25/9/23
What Tamworth Races Where Tamworth Jockey Club – 28 Britten Rd, Taminda NSW 2340 When Monday, September 25, 2023 First Race 1:45pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The week of racing is set to get underway at Tamworth Jockey Club on Monday afternoon, with a seven-race program lined up for punters. The rail is in the true position for the meeting, and with nothing but clear skies on the forecast, expect the surface to be a genuine Good 4. The opening event is scheduled for 1:45pm AEST. Best Bet at Tamworth: Drums…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 24, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, September 24 will feature eight 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 Bathurst, Flemington & Sha Tin. Sunday Racing Tips – September 24, 2023 Bathurst Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Sha Tin 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…
Back from Queensland, Emma Lines seals winning treble at Darwin
Darwin apprentice Emma Lines, who rode a winning treble at Fannie Bay on Saturday, celebrates with her master and leading NT trainer Phil Cole and her mother Rosa Lines. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Fresh from a successful campaign in outback Queensland, Darwin apprentice Emma Lines made a triumphant return to Fannie Bay on Saturday with a winning treble. The 17-year-old got the cash for her master Phil Cole aboard Plague Stone (+1900) and Soul Spirit (+320 eq fav) before celebrating on Madame Romanov (+1000) for trainer Tayarn Halter.…
Group 1 goals for impressive Winton winner Captain Tom
By Jonny Turner A smarter and stronger Captain Tom showed he is ready to return to top-level racing when scoring a fresh up win at Winton on Saturday. The three-year-old cruised away from a hardy bunch of rivals to score an impressive win in his first race day outing since May. Always an immense talent, Captain Tom showed improved ringcraft in his return for trainer Alister Black and driver Williamson. Those manners should prove a vital asset when Captain Tom has another crack at Group 1 level next month. “He…
Oscar tough to bowl in feature trot at Motukarara
By Jonny Turner The scratching of two-time defending champion Mataderos means its advantage Purdon in the Group Three D G Jones Banks Peninsula Trotting Cup. Mark and Nathan Purdon will return their star trotter Oscar Bonavena to racing in the 2810m staying test while Michael Purdon lines up the in-form Mystic Max. All Stars trainer Mark Purdon has conceded that Oscar Bonavena will benefit from having his first race since May, but as the only Group 1 winner in the field the seven-year-old must go close on class alone. Oscar…