Author: Editor BOAY

Western Bulldogs ‘better watch out’

Editor BOAY

The Bulldogs ‘better watch out’ as the Lions are roaring! Ironically, betting behemoth TAB is offering $4.00 about Brisbane Lions defeating Western Bulldogs by 15pts or more and Better Watch Out winning at The Meadows greyhounds tonight. The Lions are third and Bulldogs ninth on the AFL ladder. It’s an attractive cross-sports offer as Better Watch Out has been tipped to win by form expert The Watchdog. Trained by Kelvyn Greenough, Better Watch Out has won eight races from 21 starts – including three of his past five. He’s also…

Tommyra pulls off long range target

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A plan set by trainer Toby Autridge back in November came to fruition at Te Rapa when Tommyra bolted home in the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m). The nine-year-old Raise The Flag gelding had hinted he was cherry ripe for his task with a powerful finish for second behind race-rival Revolution at the track last month and went one better on Saturday courtesy of a heady ride from Hamish McNeill. McNeill allowed Tommyra to lob along beyond midfield as Revolution set up a solid tempo out in front. Jumping stylishly,…

Thrilling finish to Waikato Steeplechase

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In a thrilling finish to the day’s second feature jumping event, Waverley visitor It’s A Wonder fought back in the final few strides to down South Island raider Delacroix in the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m). The pair were locked together over the final two fences and just as Delacroix looked to have the upper hand, rider Shaun Fannin extracted a little more from It’s A Wonder to claim victory by a short neck. The win capped a stellar day for trainer and part-owner Harvey Wilson who produced Bad Boy…

Perfect Saturday for Price, Kent

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When the hot favourite Tavidance (NZ) (Tavistock) trotted home by six lengths for Jamie Kah home to the delight of punters in the fourth race at Flemington, training partners Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr had made if four wins from four runners across Moe and Flemington. The duo sent two horses to the Moe meeting and both maidens Odeum and Gypsy Choice saluted before a similar scenario played out at Flemington. Three-year-old filly Cafe Rizu, was then lifted over the line by Damien Oliver to score in the $135,000…

Sharrock and Schofer dominate at Hawera

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Trainer Allan Sharrock and his apprentice Hazel Schofer claimed all the plaudits at Hawera on Saturday with the pair dominating proceedings on the day. Sharrock and Schofer combined for victories aboard Shanghai Express, Tavi Mac, Beckidboo and Aricina as Sharrock also scored with The Grinder, ridden by Lisa Allpress, and Cannoli at Te Rapa to make it six wins on the day. Not to be outdone Schofer, who only returned to riding after the COVID-19 lockdown following an extended break due to weight issues, also scored on the Warren Bolton-trained…

Spinoff from Ablaze’s amazing run of success

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The flag is certainly being flown high by exciting jumper Ablaze (NZ) (Raise The Flag) for his White Robe Lodge sire and the spinoff is being felt at the leading South Island stud. A son of Raise The Flag, Ablaze extended his unbeaten record to five over fences when last Sunday he completed the double of the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool and the Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown and he now chases the Grand National double, being set for the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on…

Wilson targets Te Rapa jumps features

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Harvey Wilson was unable to switch to hands-free mode but was still able to give a good push to his Te Rapa chances from the driver’s seat on It’s A Wonder (NZ) (Istidaad) on Thursday morning. Wilson graciously took the NZ Racing Desk call between hill climbs as he put the finishing touches on Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) favourite It’s A Wonder. “He’s already had one run up the hill and I’m about to give him another,” Wilson said. “He does all his work on the farm, all his…