Day: 9 May 2024

Izymydaad (inside) and Donardo jump the final fence of the Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A pair of rising 12-year-olds fought out the finish of Thursday’s Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui, with the Ken Duncan-trained Izymydaad coming out on top. The evergreen son of Istidaad commenced his racing career in 2019 and the gelding’s second appearance came over the fences, with every season under his belt bringing new heights, including a narrow second to champion…

Our Absolute will contest the Van Dyks 3YO (1400m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Our Absolute continued a memorable season for trainers Robyn and Russell Rogers when she was runner-up in the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa a fortnight ago. The result added some valuable black-type to her pedigree page, also achieved by stablemate Zecora, who won the Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in December. The Kendayla Park principals bred and part-own both horses and were particularly…

What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:40am AEST Visit Dabble Caulfield Racecourse is set to host a stacked 10-race program on Saturday afternoon. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and although there are some light showers predicted in the lead-up, punters should expect a Soft 5 surface with a strong possibility of an upgrade into the Good range. The action is scheduled to get underway at 11:40am AEST. Best…

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 3:04pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s calm before the storm in the Top End with the Darwin Cup Carnival looming on the horizon, but 39 horses have still accepted for this Saturday’s five-event program at Fannie Bay. There’s a slight chance of rain on Friday, but come Saturday the forecast is for sunny conditions with a top temperature of 35C. The rail will be in the true position, and…

The Tui Toiler will contest the Wairio Cup (2200m) at Ascot Park on Sunday. Photo: Tayler Strong The Tui Toiler acquitted himself well in strong company last time out and he looks well-placed on Sunday to take advantage of a step back in class. The son of Highly Recommended will take aim at the Wairio Cup (2200m) and with regular rider Gosen Jogoo again booked for the ride, they look a strong combination. The Tui Toiler took on weight-for-age company most recently and finished less than three and a-half lengths…

What A.D. Hollindale Stakes Day Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes will headline a massive nine-race program at the Sunshine Coast this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Heavy 10 at the time of acceptances, and with more rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, there is little to no hope the surface will improve much by raceday. The rail will go back into the true…

Apprentice jockey Joe Nishizuka was all smiles after winning aboard Step In Time at Matamata on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ballymore Stables had a pleasing day at their home track of Matamata on Wednesday, recording a winning double, with stable apprentice Joe Nishizuka also notching his first victory for the barn. Mineshaft opened the stable’s account with a long neck victory over the Debbie Sweeney-trained Ranger in the Team Wealleans 1600, while two races later Step In Time broke through for his maiden win in the Winter Race…

The Fearless One will contest the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Robbie Patterson is hoping to see a glimpse of The Fearless One’s true staying talent in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park. The talented son of The Bold One has been sparingly raced for his six years of age, with just 15 starts under his belt for three victories and seven minor placings. His most recent hiatus came as the result of a wind operation, and Patterson is…