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In January this year I spent a lot of time reviewing races and trials for our local Nelson meeting. A trotter caught my eye in his trials that loudly said to me it had ability. It's the Gavin Smith trained and driven "Heartbreak Hotel". I felt if he trots at Nelson, he wins. Unfortunately on the first day he shit himself at the start. Watching him go around well behind the field on what was an awesome day felt a bit like being served up a plateful of fresh wet dog shit. On the second day I questioned if I should keep the faith. I did and Heartbreak Hotel did an almost carbon copy of what he did on the day one. I felt he obviously needed to learn how to get around in one piece prior to considering him a winning prospect even if he was racing against a dromedary or two. I see he's in at Rangiora today in Race 3. He's at $26 fixed odds. I'm not suggesting you punt on him. I wouldn't back him even with stolen money until I know he can hold it together. What I am suggesting however is he's worth throwing in to exotic bets with the knowledge he does have enough ability to be winning races at some point. He may continue being a Headache Hotel but don't be shocked when he does put his hand up. He'll be winning races when he does that. -
I note Timaru does have 1 more day, September 25, also race October 6, same day as Methven trots, maybe gallops have got some extra days, I also note Monday meetings at Tauranga and Whanganui on their respective anniversary days. Still think it's a bit odd Harness on Sunday now having more competition, Sunday was their day, oh well the experts know better, maybe. -
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By Mike Love Rangiora trainer Tom Bamford will line up four runners at today’s Rangiora meeting, including stable star Rakero Rocket in the Waimakariri Businesses Rangiora Winter Cup. Bamford kicks off his chances with his 100th starter to the races in race 2 the Anne Thompson graduation series for pacers, with heat one over 2600m. In this event Rakero Chase ($26.00FF) with Gavin Smith in the sulky. “She’s getting used to racing. We can put a line through her last start, but her first start she ran home good at Banks Peninsula. She will probably find a spot in the running line and she should be a top four chance.” Bamford will drive Midnight Babe ($31.00FF) in the Happy 60th Birthday Andy and Deb stand over 2600m. “She was much better last time at Ashburton. She got too far back and found the line nicely. She’s another that’s just adjusting from stepping up out of maidens. She’s usually a quick beginner from the stand so hopefully we can settle handy. She’s another good top four chance with the run.” Bamford trains and drives his self-described best of the day in race seven the Canterbury Plains Challenge (Heat Five) with Ebury Street ($6.00FF). “I think she can win this race.” “She was really good at Addington last time out. She found the line really strongly. We’ll probably be driving her the same again. Get back and have one run at them. She’s a winning chance with the right run, she’ll be there at the finish.” The $25,000 feature race on the card is race eight, the Waimakariri Businesses Rangiora Winter Cup over 2600m from the stand. In what draws a very big and competitive field, Bamford lines up Rakero Rocket ($6.50FF) with Blair Orange taking the drive. “His first time from the stand under race conditions but I don’t think it’ll worry him. He should step away. It’s a massive step up in grade but being off the front I would like to think he’ll be in the top four.” Bamford also has a drive behind Emily ($18.00FF) for trainer Michael Howard in the Happy 90th Birthday Warner Donald trot. “Michael is our farrier. She’s generally got good manners. So hopefully we can secure a nice run and get into it at some point. She’s definitely good enough to be a top four chance.” Bamford to date has trained 16 winners for stakes over $185,000, and currently works a team of around 12 from his training base at Rangiora. Racing commences this morning from 11:45am. View the full article -
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The strongest 3-year-old male sprinter in Hot Springs, Valentine Candy (Justify–Taste Like Candy, Candy Ride {Arg}) won the fourth stakes race of the Oaklawn meet when he netted the Bachelor S. on Saturday afternoon. With stakes scores in his ledger–including the Advent, Renaissance and Ozark–the colt went off as the 7-5 favorite here. Tracking Frost Free (Frosted) from the bell and around the far turn, it looked as though the Steve Asmussen trainee was in trouble. However, in deep stretch he kept finding and in the end it was enough to get the job done over his target. The final running time was 1:10.18. This was his trainer's ninth victory in the Bachelor S. Lifetime Record: 9-5-1-1. Sales History: $250,000 '22 FTKOCT. O-L. William Heiligbrodt, Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm, Whispering Oaks Farm LLC and Coteau Grove Farms LLC; B-Pine Creek LP; T-Steve Asmussen. The post Valentine Candy Wins Bachelor, Nets Fourth Stakes During Oaklawn Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella this week shared potential upcoming graded stakes assignments for three of his top fillies, Coffee in Bed, Ruby Nell, and Tamara. All three are owned by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article
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