Samantha Wynne will be hoping to break new ground at Wingatui on Boxing Day. The experienced horsewoman will be chasing the first black type victory of her training career when she is legged aboard pre-post favourite Pivotal Ten (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m). “It would be a dream come true and hopefully I can tick that off the list, fingers crossed I’ll have a bit of luck on the day,” Wynne said. An emerging daughter of Ten Sovereigns, Pivotal Ten has been in outstanding form…
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Wexford 3YOs Primed for Age-Group Features
Wexford Stables are bullish about landing a couple of knockout blows at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have strong hands in the three-year-old features on Thursday with fillies Sethito (NZ) (Super Seth) and Prosegur (NZ) (Proisir) to go head-to-head in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m). The Matamata operation is equally confident Checkmate (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) and Texas Hold ’Em (NZ) (Swiss Ace) will do them proud in the Gr.2 Shaw’s Wires Ropes Auckland Guineas (1600m). With the application of blinkers, Sethito thumped…
Osteria Faces Group Race Challenge
Osteria (NZ) (Ribchester) was only upstaged by his talented older stablemate last time out, and back in his own age group, the gelding will be a contender in Thursday’s Gr.2 Shaw’s Wire Ropes Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Ellerslie. The progressive son of Ribchester broke his maiden comfortably at Pukekohe in November, putting a space on subsequent winners Tycoon Prince and Hard Roca. Stepping out at Ellerslie for the first time, he was beaten less than a length by Group Three-performing mare Irish Legacy, a performance that gave trainers Roger James…
Shinn Set for Boxing Day Rides at Ellerslie
Leading Australian jockey Blake Shinn will return to ride in New Zealand on Boxing Day where he is hoping he can unwrap some late Christmas presents at Ellerslie. The 37-year-old hoop had a memorable day at Pukekohe’s Boxing Day meeting last year where he rode the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Molly Bloom to victory in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m). “I remember that vividly, when I came over to ride Molly, that was a great day,” Shinn said. “New Zealand has been good to me in…
Happy Valley betting tips & quaddie | Boxing Day 2024
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Thursday, December 26, 2024 First Race 6:10pm HKT (9:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Happy Valley is the destination for Boxing Day racing in Hong Kong, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision on Thursday. The rail is in the C+3 throughout the evening, and with no significant rainfall predicted, punters are all but assured of a Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:10pm local time. Best…
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare retired
Vow And Declare ridden by Craig Williams winning the 2019 Melbourne Cup. (Natasha Morello/Racing Photos) Australia’s beloved stayer, Vow And Declare, has officially been retired, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable racing career that captured the hearts of the nation. The now nine-year-old gelding, trained by Danny O’Brien, will forever be remembered for his unforgettable victory in the 2019 Melbourne Cup, a triumph that etched his name into Australian racing folklore. Vow And Declare’s Melbourne Cup win was a storybook moment. Carrying the weight of Australian hopes amidst a…
Veight to be aimed towards Adelaide Group 1 success
Veight. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Group 1-winning galloper Veight has been gelded, with connections setting their sights on next year’s prestigious Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville in May. The decision marks a shift in focus for the talented horse, originally considered a potential stallion prospect. The George Ryder Stakes winner received limited interest from breeders, prompting connections to continue his career on the track in pursuit of rich feature races. Trainer Tony McEvoy, who works in partnership with his son Calvin, explained the rationale behind the decision…
Randwick free racing tips & quaddie picks | Boxing Day 2024
What Boxing Day at Royal Randwick Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Thursday, December 26, 2024 First Race 1:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Boxing Day racing heads to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Thursday afternoon, with the Group 3 Summer Cup (2000m) headlining a competitive eight-part program. The rail moves out +6m for the entire circuit, and with sunny skies forecast on Christmas Day, punters can expect a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 1:35pm local time. Summer Cup Tip:…
Caulfield Heath Boxing Day races preview & quaddie | 26/12/24
What Caulfield Heath Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Thursday, December 26, 2024 First Race 11:15am AEDT Visit Dabble The Caulfield Heath track is back in action on Thursday afternoon, with the Listed Lord Stakes (1600m) and Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) headlining proceedings on Boxing Day. A top of 38 degrees is forecast, so the track will be a genuine Good 3 at some point throughout the day. The rail comes out 2m for the entire circuit, with the action commencing at…
Wexford Stables bullish about Boxing Day success
Sethito will take her place in the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) on Boxing Day at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Wexford Stables are bullish about landing a couple of knockout blows at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have strong hands in the three-year-old features on Thursday with fillies Sethito and Prosegur to go head-to-head in the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m). The Matamata operation is equally confident Checkmate and Texas Hold ’Em will do them proud in the Group 2 Auckland…