Trainer Cliff Brown is banking on a trip to Caulfield to determine the direction he takes with Rogan (NZ) (Super Seth) in coming months. Rogan runs in the Evergreen Turf Handicap (2000m) on Saturday with hopes a forward performance may lead to a trip north to Brisbane for the gelding for some bigger races. The three-year-old, by Super Seth, is a half-brother to Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) who has proven himself adept at trips between 1100m to 1600m, whereas Rogan is showing promise over more ground. An older half-brother, Savvy Crown (NZ) (Savabeel), held winning form between 1450m and 2100m. …
Month: May 2025
Dennis Chasing Career Century Milestone
Robert Dennis is heading to Riccarton on Saturday on the brink of a career milestone, but the change in surface for the 10-race card has put the Ascot Park trainer in unknown territory. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing statistics credit Dennis with 99 winners from 814 career runners. His hopes of a 100th winner on Saturday rest with Sacred Dream (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in the Hornby Club Founders Cup (2200m), Miss Layla (NZ) (Burgundy) in the Avon City Ford Easter Cup (1600m), Azilee Star (NZ) (Tivaci) in the Listed Berkley Stud…
Wexford Eyes Black-Type Glory
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have already trained more winners this season than any other year in their partnership, and Saturday’s Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m) at Te Rapa could deliver another milestone for the Wexford Stables team. O’Sullivan and Scott sit in third place on the New Zealand trainers’ premiership with 68 wins this season. Recent victories by Varjak (NZ) (Contributer) at Matamata on April 17 and Reptak (NZ) (Shocking) at Ellerslie two days later have broken new ground for the partnership, whose previous best total was…
Greg Sugars to be honoured at Melton meeting
By Adam Hamilton Greg Sugars will be honoured in a variety of ways, including a race named in his honour, at Melton in Victoria on Saturday night. Sugars’ wife, Jess Tubbs, trains three of the nine runners in the Vale Greg Sugars Free-For-All (Race 5). Australia’s premier driver, James Herbertson, has jetted back from a working holiday in the US and will drive favourite, Rocknroll Hammer, in the race. Trailblazing female Kerryn Manning will drive veteran former Kiwi pacer Triple Eight for Tubbs, while Craig Demmler will be aboard former…
Crystal Hackett bags four at Palmy
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Palmerston North is not the most convenient place to get to for Crystal Hackett but the effort last night was certainly worth it. The Auckland-based junior driver won four races on the seven race card at Manawatu with Ragnar Lothbrok, Kenny Hill, Colin McBride and Skys Legacy. “A few of them just stuck their heads out at the right time and they all tried really hard so it was a good night,” says Hackett. So which one was the most satisfying? “All of…
Fantom’s Rowe Cup double in the 1940s
A new Rowe Cup champion will be crowned at Alexandra Park tonight. The $200,000 feature has three trotting millionaires in Oscar Bonavena, Muscle Mountain and Queen Elida all vying for more Group 1 glory, but none of the 12 horses that will line up at 9.28pm have won it before. Since the first Rowe Cup in 1918, there have been an elite group to have won it multiple times. The great Lyell Creek is the only trotter to have won three times and two-time winners include Sundees Son (2019-2021), I…
Sha Tin horse racing tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, May 4
What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, May 4, 2025 First Race 12:30pm HKT (2:30pm AEST) Visit Dabble The Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2400m) headlines a bumper 11-part program at Hong Kong’s Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday. The rail moves out to the B course, and although some rainfall is forecast in the lead-up, it should have no effect on the initial Good 4 rating. The action at Sha Tin is scheduled to get underway at…
Morphettville free racing preview & best bets | SA Derby Day 2025
What SA Derby Day Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 3, 2025 First Race 11:52am ACST Visit Dabble The Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) is the feature event on a quality nine-race program at Morphettville this Saturday. A perfect autumn day is forecast for race day, and with clear skies set to grace Adelaide in the lead-up, the Good 4 track rating alongside the rail being out 2m, means there will be no excuses for fancied runners. The first event on SA…
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Explore a multitude of captivating racing promotions offered by horse racing bookmakers on Friday, May 2. 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 May 2, 2025, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Wagga Races 1&2 | Bonus Back For 2nd & 3rd Up To $50 Bonus Cash Activate your Bet Back Tool in your Betslip on Races 1 & 2 at Wagga this Friday…
Campbell keeps it cautious with Croupier this weekend.
Andrew Campbell has had plenty of success in Australia, highlighted by his former Group One-winning stars Tavistock (NZ) (Montjeu) and Werther (NZ) (Tavistock), and this month he is hoping Croupier (NZ) (Ace High) can add his name to that honour roll. The Otaki trainer has struck gold with his first horse to the races since deciding to return to the training ranks earlier this season, and he thought enough of the son of Ace High to test his talent across the Tasman. Croupier has won two of his three career…