A couple of New Zealand’s feature two-mile contests are in the offing for Palmerston North stayer Crouch (NZ) (Tarzino) this season, but track conditions will play a key part in those plans. The six-year-old son of Tarzino had a pleasing summer preparation last term, headlined by his runner-up performance behind Wolfgang in the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) at Trentham in January. The gelding made his first public appearance of the new season when trialling over 1000m at Awapuni’s newly-renovated grass track, finishing runner-up behind stablemate Showbastian Coe (NZ) (Showcasing). Trainer…
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Barrett beaming after riding first winner
Frankie Barrett could hardly wipe the smile off her face after riding the first winner of her career at Hawera on Sunday. The 20-year-old apprentice had just ticked over 20 rides when she was legged aboard the Kevin Myers-trained Shawshank (NZ) (El Roca) in the last on the card, with the son of El Roca rated the second-favourite in an even Rating 65 contest. Jumping from the ace barrier, Shawshank flew the gates and took a clear lead early, settling into a lovely rhythm for Barrett along the back straight.…
Riley ready to live it up at Rotorua
The well-related Life Of Riley (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) is forward enough for a bold bid at a deserved victory when she returns to action at Rotorua. The daughter of Turn Me Loose has required patient handling and will attempt to break her maiden at her third appearance when she runs in Wednesday’s Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m). The five-year-old is a half-sister to winning stablemate Powerofpersuasion (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns), who claim four-time Group One winner Riverina Charm as their third dam, with the pair raced by breeder Sir…
Elated McDougal focussing on next goal
Corrina McDougal is still getting her voice back after cheering home Suliman (NZ) (Redwood) to win last Saturday’s Grand National Hurdles (4200m), but it is straight back to business this week for the Hastings horsewoman. McDougal was watching from home as Suliman toughed out a gruelling edition of the National, her second victory in the Riccarton feature after she and co-trainer Paul Nelson took out the 2021 edition with The Cossack. “I don’t have a cold at the moment, I’ve just lost my voice from screaming at the TV,” she…
Sharp ‘N’ Smart set for another Melbourne Cup tilt
Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hopeful Sharp ‘N’ Smart. (Photo: Kenton Wright/Race Images) Graeme and Debbie Rogerson are dreaming of the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) once more with their multiple Group One winner Sharp ‘N’ Smart following his pleasing trial outing at Te Rapa on Saturday. The former New Zealand Horse of the Year finished fourth in a star-studded line-up over 1000m, which was taken out by Group One performer Alabama Lass. The six-year-old son of Redwood competed in last year’s Melbourne Cup but was a shadow of his…
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Today 12th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Hawkesbury free betting preview & quaddie tips | August 13, 2024 Racing heads to Hawkesbury on Tuesday, April 13, for a competitive seven-race card. Check out HorseBetting’s free tips and quaddie … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Amelia’s…
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Free Hawkesbury racing tips & quaddie numbers | August 12, 2025
What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Tuesday, August 12, 2025 First Race 1:20pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing returns to Hawkesbury Race Club on Tuesday afternoon, with a competitive seven-part program set to start at 1:20pm AEST. The rail moves out +5m between the 1100m to 450m pole, while the remainder is in the true position. The track is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, and with a clear forecast in the lead-up, participants could be racing on a…
Hayes’ looking to keep up Lawrence streak
The Hayes brothers plan on continuing their stranglehold on the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday, having won the past three editions of the race. The Hayes brothers’ mainstay Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) took out the race in 2022 and 2023. Last year, they handed the baton over to Gentleman Roy (So You Think) who continued his good winter form when he defeated Pinstriped (Street Boss). Ben Hayes has confidence that four-year-old Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) can keep their streak going in the race. “He trialled really…