Like many trainers, Raymond Connors has always dreamed of contesting the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), and reality is now starting to hit home as he prepares Trav towards to coveted race in November. The Bulls horseman has had plenty of success in New Zealand’s three feature two-mile races, with Blood Brotha winning back-to-back Gr.3 New Zealand Cups (3200m) in 2011 and 2012, before taking out the Wellington Cup in 2013 (run at Group Two-level over 2400m that year), while Trav completed the set when victorious in the Gr.2 Auckland Cup…
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Foxbridge likely first target for Doctor Askar
Doctor Askar (NZ) (Derryn) has had a near perfect record this year and he will be seeking to continue his golden run this spring, with several Group Ones in the crosshairs. The homebred gelding won all but one of his six starts for trainer Joanne Moss earlier this year, culminating in victories in the Listed Flying Handicap (1400m) and Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m), and stakes targets are once again in the pipeline. “That was pretty exciting with what he did, but we are in a new season now,” Moss said.…
Mynott seeking synthetic gold
Local gelding Heart of Gold (NZ) (Niagara) will be out to defend his crown in the $100,000 TAB Polytrack Championship (2000m) at Cambridge’s synthetic meeting on Friday, and trainer Sam Mynott believes he is up for the challenge. The eight-year-old son of Niagara was a convincing 4-1/4 length victor of last year’s race but will have his work cut out for him in this year’s edition, having been lumbered with 62kg. “He has got 4kgs more than last year, but he is in a really good place, so we have…
Wednesday’s top horse racing bookie promos & offers | August 6
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Platinum Emperor eyes Selangor Gold Cup
Platinum Emperor (NZ) (Sweynesse) and Cavalry (NZ) (Tavistock) renewed their rivalry after finishing 1-2 respectively in the Mitavite Asia Cup (Metro A – 1400m) three weeks ago and repeated that result in the Supreme A race over 1600m at Selangor racecourse in Malaysia on Sunday. Whereas Platinum Emperor was hard-pressed before winning by half a length last time out, the Sweynesse gelding had it much easier this time, coasting home by 2-1/2 lengths to bring his record in the country to three wins from four starts for the former Macau…
2025 Caulfield Cup Nominations Attract 146 Entries, 12 Internationals
Chris Waller Dominates 2025 Caulfield Cup Nominations The nominations for the 2025 Caulfield Cup have been released, with a total of 146 horses vying for a spot in the prestigious race. Master trainer Chris Waller has made a clear statement of intent for the spring, with a formidable 32 entries for the Group 1, $5 […] The post 2025 Caulfield Cup Nominations Attract 146 Entries, 12 Internationals appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Nominations Attract 108 Entries, 11 Internationals
The 2025 Cox Plate: Via Sistina Headlines Nominations The nominations for the 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate have been officially released by Racing Victoria, with a total of 108 horses vying for a spot in the prestigious race. The list is headlined by Via Sistina, the dominant eight-length champion from last year. Despite the prize money […] The post 2025 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Nominations Attract 108 Entries, 11 Internationals appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Sandown Lakeside free racing tips & quaddie | August 6, 2025
What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, August 6, 2025 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Wednesday’s metro card is set for the Sandown Lakeside circuit with the rail out 3m the entire circuit and the course posted Soft 5 after midweek showers. The opener jumps at 12:25pm AEST and the closer at 4:30pm. Lakeside often rewards on-pace runners early, but once the racing line shifts, the best ground comes three-to-four off the fence in the straight, so watch the pattern…
Lawrence first assignment for ‘improved’ Evaporate
Smart four-year-old Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) is nearing a return to racing after winning a jump-out at Flemington on Monday morning. Prepared by Ben, Will and JD Hayes, Evaporate was a Group Two winner last season and coped admirably with a campaign that took in races in Melbourne, Auckland and Sydney. Evaporate jumped out sporting earmuffs on Monday. “We were very happy with him,” Ben Hayes said. “He was in the same jump-out as Mr Brightside and having a harder hit-out. It was his second hit-out and we thought…
Long term focus for Abbakiss
Bryce Newman is content on playing the long game with his talented filly Abbakiss (Microphone), who made a sharp return to the trials on Tuesday at Foxton. The Bulls horseman unveiled Abbakiss as an early two-year-old and she swiftly showed her talent, winning an open two-year-old event before going down by a narrow margin to To Cap It All in the Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m). The daughter of Microphone earned her place in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and did her connections proud in the million-dollar feature, finishing sixth in…