Australian jockey Liam Riordan will cross the Tasman to ride at Ashburton on Saturday.Photo: Jay Town (Racing Photos) Liam Riordan will add to the growing list of Australian jockeys crossing the Tasman to ride in New Zealand when he heads to Ashburton on Saturday. The 27-year-old Victorian has formed an association with Te Akau Racing through their Cranbourne barn, and he has accepted the invitation of trainer Mark Walker to ride for the stable in New Zealand this weekend. “I have ridden for Te Akau a few times in Melbourne…
Month: October 2024
Luke Nolen partners up with I Wish I Win in quest for Everest redemption
Leading Australian jockey Luke Nolen and Kiwi-bred sprinting star I Wish I Win will return to Randwick for the A$20 million The Everest next week, looking to go one better than last year’s desperately unlucky 2nd placing in the world’s richest race on turf. Nolen has shared riding duties on the Waikato Stud-bred six-year-old through 2024 with James McDonald but has been on board for I Wish I Win’s two lead-up runs this spring for a 5th in the Moir Stakes and 3rd in the Manikato Stakes. I Wish I…
Super Joy N Fun chases back-to-back wins under lights
Super Joy N Fun defeats Reward Smile. A quality Class 3 dash winds up Happy Valley’s eight-race fixture on Wednesday night, where Super Joy N Fun and Reward Smile face off again along with 10 others in the HK$1.86 million Pottinger Handicap (1200m). First and second, respectively, last month over the course and distance, Super Joy N Fun denied a fast-closing Reward Smile by a neck. Aided with gate five that evening, Super Joy N Fun instead steps away from the widest of 12 barriers under jockey Jerry Chau. “He…
Fawkner Park ruled out of Group 1 Caulfield Cup
Fawkner Park cruises to victory in the Q22. Photo: Darren Winningham Fawkner Park, once the favourite for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), will not take part in the race, as confirmed by connections. Managing owner Nathan Bennett of Bennett Racing told Racing.com that the horse would not run in next week’s Group 1 event, with spring plans to be made following veterinary checks on Friday. Fawkner Park’s odds had lengthened with horse racing bookmakers after he missed the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m). Co-trainer Annabel Neasham, speaking after the…
Zac Purton secures Cups ride on Waller Group 1 winner
Zac Purton will partner Land Legend in the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. Photo: HKJC. Zac Purton has secured his rides for the upcoming Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, with the Hong Kong-based jockey confirmed to partner Land Legend in both races. This follows the Chris Waller-trained galloper’s impressive victory in last Saturday’s Group 1 Metropolitan (2400m). The Hong Kong Jockey Club made the announcement on Tuesday, stating: “Jockey Purton will return to Hong Kong immediately following those race meetings to fulfil his riding engagements in Hong Kong.” Land Legend, who…
Pride Of Jenni crowned Australian Horse of the Year
Pride Of Jenni ridden by Declan Bates winning the 2024 All-Star Mile. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Pride Of Jenni’s outstanding 2023-24 season was celebrated at an awards ceremony in Adelaide on Tuesday night, where the star mare was named Australian Horse of the Year. Her brilliant season featured three Group 1 victories in Melbourne and Sydney, along with a win in the All-Star Mile (1600m). She garnered more votes than notable rivals, including Cups hero Without A Fight and top sprinter Imperatriz. The award, voted on by key racing…
Gatecrasher set to make amends at Addington
By Mike Love Midweek racing returns to Addington, with the first of three October meetings on today. The eight race programme will start at 4.31pm. In Race 3, the Downbytheseaside Making A Splash Mobile Pace over 1980m Ohoka trainer Trent Yesberg is confident that from the ace draw his four-year-old Bettors Delight gelding Gatecrasher ($3.00FF) can turn his form around. Things didn’t pan out too well last time at Timaru on September 29 – but Yesberg has rectified some issues. “We blame it on the tongue tie. He managed to…
Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Wednesday, 9/10
There are five horse racing meetings set for Australia on Wednesday, October 9. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Doomben, Randwick-Kensington & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – October 9, 2024 Doomben Racing Tips Randwick-Kensington Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top horse racing bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new…
Today’s horse racing bookmaker promotions & bet returns | 9/10/24
Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, October 9. Immerse yourself in the thrill with generous bonus back offers, elevating your betting experience. Delve into these promotions from top-tier online bookmakers to maximise your betting opportunities. The top Australian racing promotions for October 9, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Randwick-Kensington Races 1-4 | Run 2nd or 3rd Bonus back up to $50 Back a runner in races 1-4 Randwick this Wednesday and if it runs 2nd or 3rd get up to…
Father Time heading for THE ASCENT
A winner of his last three races, Father Time is the latest trotter to be confirmed for THE ASCENT at Addington Raceway on Show Day. The Father Patrick three-year-old has been snapped up by Hope Racing (Greg and Nine Hope) who bought a slot in the $500,000 race. The Woodend-based couple have had enormous success, especially with trotters over the years, headlined by multiple Group 1 winners Muscle Mountain and Monbet. Trained by Kevin Townley and bred by Townley’s Tavistock Breeding Ltd, Father Time has had four wins in 15…