Month: September 2025

Youngster stars on week three of Blue September fund-raiser

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In his first year as a Blue September ambassador, Harrison Orange has been a standout performer during week three of the campaign. The 18-year-old secured a win at Cambridge on Thursday night (Conrad H), two at Auckland on Friday night (Two Jules and Sooner The Bettor) and then a fourth win in as many days with his victory in the Junior Drivers’ race at Motukarara yesterday (Scarlett’s Legacy). He has now five for the month making him fourth overall of the 11 ambassadors/drivers involved. Father Blair Orange, the country’s leading…

Second Banks Peninsula Cup for Oscar Bonavena

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By Mike Love  Millionaire trotter Oscar Bonavena has firmed in favouritism for the Renwick Farms Dominion Trot following his jaw-dropping win at Motukarara yesterday. After starting off the back mark of 30 metres, driver and co-trainer Mark Purdon had no option but to bide his time in the Group 3 Elite Stride DG Jones Memorial Banks Peninsula Trotting Cup. It wasn’t until the 450-metre mark that Purdon angled the Majestic Son eight-year-old to the very outside. He then produced a devastating turn of foot to  move his opposition down, winning…

Owner and Breeder winners for August

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Every month HRNZ has a breeder and owner of the month award. It is selected randomly with the only proviso being that their horse must have won a race during the month. Lynne Paterson was awarded Owner of the Month after Confessional’s win at Addington on August 22 while Vin Devery was named Breeder of the Month following Share A Dream’s success at Winton on August 3. Owner of the Month – Lynne Paterson Lynne Paterson had the perfect excuse not to see Confessional’s win at Addington in the flesh…

Mobile Start Trial Adopted Permanently at Addington Raceway

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Following a period of consultation and feedback from owners, licence-holders, and other stakeholders, the trial of adjusted mobile starts over 2600m and 1980m at Addington Raceway has been adopted permanently. The initiative, which involved horses filing further back when approaching the mobile arm, began on 6 June 2025 and was trialled through July and August. HRNZ thanks everyone who contributed their feedback during the trial period.

It was Comedy’s show in Rating 75 at Trentham

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Comedy kicks clear under Liam Kauri to take out the Manawatu Toyota and John Turkington Forestry LTD 2100 at Trentham. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Improving stayer Comedy knocked off a Rating 75 victory at just the second time of asking with an impressive performance at Trentham on Saturday. The Harvey Wilson-trained seven-year-old was among the better-backed runners in the Manawatu Toyota and John Turkington Forestry LTD 2100, but punters were picking a two-horse race between Group 3 162nd New Zealand Cup (3200m) hopefuls McKhan and Just Charlie,…

Amateur Rennie gets first win in Duke of Gloucester Cup

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Caitlin Rennie is all smiles after Joejoeccinni gives her a first win at Te Aroha on Sunday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images). There was no disguising what winning Sunday’s time-honoured Duke Of Gloucester Cup (2200m) meant to amateur rider Caitlin Rennie as she crossed the line victorious aboard Joejoeccini. Joejoeccinni was paying $5 to win with horse betting sites before the Duke of Gloucester Cup, behind Autumn Beauty ($3.40) but Rennie showed her ability with a strong ride, to upset the favourite and beat home In A Pickle and Smokin…

Jesko banks Great NZ Steeplechase with commanding display

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Jesko wins the Ben and Ryan Foote Great New Zealand Steeplechase (6200m) at Te Aroha on Sunday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) This season’s breakout steeplechaser Jesko put the icing on top of a phenomenal jumping campaign when outstaying his rivals in the inaugural Ben and Ryan Foote Great New Zealand Steeplechase (6200m) at Te Aroha on Sunday. The son of Atlante started the season as a maidener over the bigger fences, but under the guidance of co-trainer and rider Shaun Fannin, the gelding swept through the ranks seamlessly with…

Today’s horse racing bookmaker offers & specials | September 22

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Bowman lands double at Sha Tin, before storms hit

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Jockey Hugh Bowman has landed a winning double at Sha Tin on Sunday, before the meeting was cancelled beause of rain. Picture: HKJC. An abridged Sha Tin race meeting on Sunday was cut short due to the deterioration of the track in torrential rain, but not before Hugh Bowman secured an imposing double that took him to five wins for the season. The Australian jockey got off to the best possible start after landing the opener in yielding conditions, the Class 5 Kowloon Tsai Handicap (1800m), aboard Hakka Radiance (130lb)…

Warrnambool races free betting preview & quaddie | September 22

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What Warrnambool Races Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2/64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Monday, September 22, 2025 First Race 1:30pm AEST Visit Dabble Warrnambool Racing Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Monday afternoon with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. With rain forecast leading into the meeting and on raceday itself, the track is likely to be in the Heavy range. The rail comes out 3m the entire circuit with action commencing at 1:30pm AEST. Best Bet at Warrnambool: Darth Invader Darth Invader…