Harness Racing NZ has welcomed proposed changes that would give TAB NZ the exclusive rights for online racing and sports betting in New Zealand. Racing Minister Winston Peters said the Government will shortly introduce legislation to amend the Racing Industry Act 2020. “This is welcome news for everyone involved in the New Zealand harness racing industry,” says Harness Racing Chief Executive Brad Steele. The introduction of the so-called “legislative net” is aimed at stopping millions annually going to offshore racing and sports betting operators. “We are already seeing the fruits…
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Sethito delivers on all levels for Chittick family
Quality filly Sethito produced a timely and satisfying victory for Waikato Stud when she impressively bridged the gap to black type company at Ellerslie. Bred and raced by Garry Chittick, the three-year-old daughter of resident sire Super Seth added significant performance to her illustrious pedigree when she romped home in Saturday’s Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m). The addition of blinkers by trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott had the desired result outcome at her previous start at Taupo where she was a runaway maiden winner and the chestnut followed up in…
Kiwi-bred sprinter sitting on top of the world
New Zealand has been synonymous with producing quality middle-distance and staying thoroughbreds, but now it can lay claim to the best sprinter on the planet after Ka Ying Rising took out the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The Kiwi-bred gelding has been a dominant force since making his debut in Hong Kong in December last year, posting eight wins from his 10 prior starts, including three at Group level, and he was duly backed into $1.10 favouritism for Sunday’s sprint feature. However, things didn’t…
McDonald creates history at Sha Tin
Fresh off receiving the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award at a special ceremony on Friday night, expat Kiwi hoop James McDonald etched his name in the record books at Sha Tin on Sunday when he partnered local hero Romantic Warrior to their third successive triumph in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m). McDonald had his eye in at the renowned Hong Kong International Races meeting, having ridden Voyage Bubble to victory in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) in the race prior, and he was intent on repeating…
In-form Ferguson takes out Cups double at Wingatui
By Jonny Turner Craig Ferguson continued his spectacular run of form when winning both the Forbury Park pacing and trotting cups at Wingatui on Sunday. Ferguson produced Nutcracker for a most professional victory in the Kia Ora Campers Pacing Cup before Moment Of What continued his outstanding progression with his trotting cup victory in the Icon Interior Construction Trotting Cup. Just two days prior, the reinsman clinched the biggest win of his driving career when taking out the Group 1 New Zealand Derby at Addington with We Walk By Faith. …
Today’s free horse racing previews, best bets & quaddie | 9/12
There are two horse racing meetings set for Australia on Monday, December 9. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and the quaddie numbers for Dubbo. Monday’s Free Horse Racing Tips – December 9, 2024 Dubbo Racing Tips As always, there are 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 horse racing taking place on December 9, 2024 check out our…
Romantic Warrior creates history with third Hong Kong Cup triumph
The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior takes the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) with James McDonald in the saddle. Photo: HKJC In the end, history was achieved in the most impressive way imaginable. Romantic Warrior became the first horse to win the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) three times in a manner befitting his status as his homeland’s pre-eminent equine ambassador. So easily did the six-year-old defy an array of international competition, in fact, that jockey James McDonald was able to stand up in his irons and salute the…
Voyage Bubble rises for Hong Kong Mile triumph
The Ricky Yiu-trained Voyage Bubble wins the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) with James McDonald in the saddle. Photo: HKJC Voyage Bubble sealed his status as Hong Kong’s premier miler with a spirited victory in Sunday’s Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin under James McDonald for trainer Ricky Yiu. Banishing memories of chasing former champion Golden Sixty’s tail in this race last year when second, Voyage Bubble followed his HK$5.35 million Group 2 Jockey Club Mile (1600m) triumph last month by staving off opposition from Hong…
Ka Ying Rising scores first Group 1 in Hong Kong Sprint
Ka Ying Rising with Zac Purton in the saddle win the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint. Photo: HKJC. Ka Ying Rising continued a meteoric rise to clinch the biggest win of his career with victory in the HK$26 million Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Overcoming difficulties at the start and pressure throughout, the gelding responded courageously for Zac Purton and David Hayes to record his eighth successive victory. Slowly away, the four-year-old eventually triumphed by half a length from Hong Kong’s Helios Express, with…
Ka Ying Rising scores first Group One in Hong Kong Sprint
Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) continued a meteoric rise to clinch the biggest win of his career with victory in the HK$26 million Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Overcoming difficulties at the start and pressure throughout, the gelding responded courageously for Zac Purton and David Hayes to record his eighth successive victory. Slowly away, the four-year-old eventually triumphed by half a length from Hong Kong’s Helios Express, with Japanese raider Satono Reve a short head further away in third place, triumphing at 1.1 –…