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As i mentioned earlier,the original press release said you can get around the stallion requirement by meeting the criteria set for the trainers or owners. Its confusing given yearlings sold at the sales by the same sire,will sometimes be eligible for the bonuses and sometimes not. I've read the press release quite a few times and my take is its still going to benefit most the likes of the breckons, the purdons and the dunns most.They are the trainers who buy the most horses from the sales and syndicate them out. All they have to do is include 30% of their syndicate under the age of 40.Now that may be easier said than done,but you would think mr steele would have spoken to the likes of the breckons,as they are who he likes to take care of. That press release really is all about confusing people. I can't imagine they set out to do that,but heres an example of confusion. the press release says"s how can you tell if a horse at the sales is next gen eligible...Those horses will have a special sticker on them and it will be announced when they go through the sales ring." .....But then you have to ask yourself,HRNZ in the same press statement said all horses sold through the sales can be next gen eligible..it really just depends on what happens after the sales as far as who trains, or syndicating to owners of the right age. So in theory,given all horses could potentially be eligible, not sure why are they putting special stickers on some and not others.thats my reading of the press release anyway. -
By Special Agent · Posted
Everyone knows pulling up is one of the most dangerous parts of a race. That's why salutes, standing up in the irons, letting go of the reins to pat the horse etc at the finish are all frowned upon. Again, with Opie's experience, I am surprised at the Hastings race and other examples given on here. We could go back over many races over many seasons where the less experienced, less favoured or those with less ability have not had the same rub of the green in the Stewards' Room. -
By Special Agent · Posted
I don't have much time for Lisa as a rider, even less time as a person. I've always found Opie pleasant. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Thursday, December 26, 2024 First Race 6:10pm HKT (9:10pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Happy Valley is the destination for Boxing Day racing in Hong Kong, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision on Thursday. The rail is in the C+3 throughout the evening, and with no significant rainfall predicted, punters are all but assured of a Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:10pm local time. Best Bet at Happy Valley: Noisy Boy Noisy Boy finally gets out to a staying journey third-up into his first Hong Kong preparation. The son of Real Steel has hit the line well over an unsuitable trip in his first two starts, with the four-year-old doing his best work late. Zac Purton gets legged aboard for the first time, and provided he can land into a mid-field position with cover, punters can expect Noisy Boy to prove too strong in this Class 3 handicap. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Noisy Boy (8) 4yo Gelding | T: Dennis Yip | J: Zac Purton (56.5kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Happy Valley: Gracious Express Gracious Express comes through a strong form race at Sha Tin on December 1 where he closed to within 3.8 lengths of My Wish and Steps Ahead. The Churchill gelding tackles the Happy Valley circuit for the first time, and the step up to 1650m should be ideal as he stalks his rivals from barrier one. Brenton Avdulla may need some luck getting off the rail in the concluding stages, but provided the brakes fall his way, Gracious Express should figure in the finish. Next Best Race 10 – #1 Gracious Express (1) 5yo Gelding | T: Ricky Yiu | J: Brenton Avdulla (61kg) Bet with BlondeBet Best Value at Happy Valley: Embraces Embraces hasn’t had much luck in his five starts to date and should have broken his maiden last start at Happy Valley on October 16. The son of Reliable Man returns on the back of two tick-over trials and should be suited stepping out to the 1650m first-up. Jerry Chau is bouncing off a hat-trick of wins at Sha Tin on Sunday, and provided he can maintain his rich vein of form, Embraces should be right in this at an each-way price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 7 – #6 Embraces (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Cody Mo | J: Jerry Chau (a1kg) (58.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Thursday quaddie tips for Happy Valley Happy Valley quadrella selections December 26, 2024 1-5-6-7-10 2-4-5-7-10-11 1-2-4-5-7-11 1-11 Horse racing tips View the full article -
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Vow And Declare ridden by Craig Williams winning the 2019 Melbourne Cup. (Natasha Morello/Racing Photos) Australia’s beloved stayer, Vow And Declare, has officially been retired, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable racing career that captured the hearts of the nation. The now nine-year-old gelding, trained by Danny O’Brien, will forever be remembered for his unforgettable victory in the 2019 Melbourne Cup, a triumph that etched his name into Australian racing folklore. Vow And Declare’s Melbourne Cup win was a storybook moment. Carrying the weight of Australian hopes amidst a strong international contingent, he surged down the Flemington straight to hold off a late challenge, becoming the first Australian-bred winner of the race since Shocking in 2009. His brave performance under jockey Craig Williams not only secured a place in the history books but also resonated deeply with racing fans who yearned for a local hero in the “race that stops a nation.” Bred by Paul Lanskey and sired by Declaration of War, Vow And Declare’s staying prowess became his trademark. While his career was punctuated by injuries and challenges, his resilience and ability to deliver in high-stakes moments attracted him to connections and punters alike. With earnings exceeding $6 million, he proved himself as one of Australia’s premier stayers of his era. “Winning the Melbourne Cup is what we all aspire to, and it is a moment that I will cherish forever,” O’Brien said in a statement on X. “Every year there are less and less in the Cup that have been bred here, which is why Cups like his, and this year’s as well, underline what is so great about the race and our industry.” “I am proud of the horse and the job my team has done with Vow. To have him performing at the highest level as a three-year-old all the way through to winning in track record time this past winter in Queensland is a testament to their dedication and commitment.” Racing fans will get the opportunity to farewell Vow And Declare at Geelong Racecourse, one of his home tracks, during the club’s standalone Saturday meeting on January 4. Horse racing news View the full article
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