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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Michael Guerin Showmethetanlines was more than just a super impressive debut winner at Addington on Friday night. He was living proof of the money that can be made by getting on the front foot with early season two-year-old racing. The first two-year-old race of the season saw trainer Ross Houghton provide the trifecta, two them owned by Dancingonmoonlight Farm, where he trains his horses. The winner was way, way too good, bolting in by four lengths with a 57.9 second last 800m to suggest this won’t be his last win. But it is already worth way more than the winning stake as Robert Famularo, who owns Dancingonmoonlight Farms, gets $12,000 worth of bonuses for both breeding and owning Showmethetanlines. “When you look at the bonuses these two-year-olds get it makes sense to have them going early when plenty of other stables don’t have them racing,” says Houghton. “The bonuses are a great initiative and shows how keen HRNZ and Entain are to get two-year-old racing up and going earlier.” Houghton says while the winner is good he expects third placed Burt to be an improver next time they race. “He is a couple of weeks behind the other two and it sounds like Addington are keen to programme a two-year-old race every second week so these horses will get their chances.” Houghton says he has four more two-year-olds to join Friday night’s trio next month so he could be the new early season king of the babies. “I really enjoy the young horses and there has never been a better time to train them.” Houghton’s trifecta was the performance of the night but there was plenty to like about the win of Next Level in the main pace. Trainer Steven Reid had told HRNZ readers Next Level could be a run short but the sharp four-year-old was still too good for his rivals, driver Blair Orange staying out of the early burn before heading forward and wresting control of the race. Later in the night debutant three-year-old Crunch Time looked a smart horse when he won courtesy of a 27.8 second last 400m for trainer Hayden Cullen. View the full article -
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It’s two months to Cambridge’s Night of Champions – and already the night is shaping up as a trans-Tasman classic. The slot holders for both the $1m Race by betcha and the $600,000 TAB Trot on Friday, April 4 were released last night. While the final make up of the races will depend on form and availability the two races will feature the best pacers and trotters from Australasia. The Race is likely to feature the likes of Leap To Fame, Merlin and Republican Party while Inter Dominion champion The Locomotive, Muscle Mountain and Oscar Bonavena are all set to be among the starters for the Trot. 2025 will be the fourth edition of The Race, with the previous winners being Merlin, Copy That and Self Assured while last year’s TAB Trot was taken out by all conquering Australian Just Believe. The TAB Trot slot holders and possible horses : Barron Bloodstock/ Oraka Farms – Queen Elida Breckon Racing Syndicate/ Richard Cole/ Odds On Syndicate – Bet N Win Rampant Pty Ltd – The Locomotive Aldebaran Park – Cullen Breeding – Muscle Mountain All Stars Racing/ Chris Ryder – Oscar Bonavena Harras Des Trotteurs – Club Innovation Slot – The Race by betcha field slot holders and possible horses : Duchess Megxit Racing – Duchess Megxit Montana Park Pty Ltd – Merlin Stonewall Stud Ltd – Rakero Racing – Rakero Rocket Republican Party Syndicate – Republican Party Dennis & Mark Dunford – Solid Earth Pty Ltd – Leap to Fame Matthews Family Racing – Catch A Wave All Stars Racing/ Chris Ryder – Club Innovation Slot – Leap To Fame set to race in NZ By Adam Hamilton After two aborted trips last year, Leap To Fame owner Kevin Seymour has made a defining statement by buying his own slot in the $1m Race. “I’ve said all along we’re very keen to race him in NZ and now’s the time,” Seymour said. “We thought very seriously about the Cambridge race last year and we were obviously booked to go to the NZ Cup before his setback. “It’s a missing piece. It’s something we want and really need to do with him. “We’re in no rush to retire him, but he’s six now and this could be his last full season of racing. He’s right in his prime and it’s a great race for him.” It would also add significantly to Leap To Fame’s stallion value if he could an NZ major to the 11 Group 1 races he has so far won in Australia. “Having been to NZ Cup Week and seen the passion the New Zealanders have for harness racing and great horses, we’re excited at the prospect of showing them our champion in the flesh. “He’s given Kay (Seymour’s wife) and the most amazing ride. He’s the horse we’ve waited 50 years in this great game to find.” Any enquiries to dave@cambridgeraceway.co.nz, or by calling Dave on 027 202 7778. View the full article -
You know what, yes I’m having a moan because this cost me money…. WTF was Wiremu Pinn doing on this horse….3 nags missed the start, one ran off. WRTH settles just behind leaders in great spot… was counting my dough with the $6.50 I got fixed odds…closed at $3-70… But, turns to crap. The 3 slow runners made ground, instead of moving off rail Pinn thought he would stay on rails… but then in straight thought there’s a heap of runners in the centre of track… let’s try my luck….. winner gone before running 3rd. Ironically if he had gone inside, could have driven a kenworth truck through. Yep, as I say, is my money talking, luckily bet EW, but it’s hard being a punter knowing that their selection picking was spot on, but the muppet on horse would rather be unlucky. If I had that horse, wouldn’t ride again -
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My Wish gives Luke Ferraris his most important Hong Kong win. Photo: HKJC Bristling with emotion, Luke Ferraris has jubilated in My Wish’s Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) triumph for trainer Mark Newnham at Sha Tin on Friday, prompting the young South African to reflect on Sweet Orange’s success in the same race in 2012. Trained by Ferraris’ father David, Sweet Orange’s victory 13 seasons ago remains one of Ferraris’ most vivid memories from his childhood in Hong Kong. Now 23, Ferraris joined his father – who saddled 461 winners in Hong Kong and trained champion Vengeance Of Rain – on the Hong Kong Classic Mile honour board with a perfectly judged ride to fend off Francis Lui-trained pair Divano (Blake Shinn) and Parking Hermod (Zac Purton) in 1:33.98. Jumping away cleanly from barrier eight, Ferraris settled the Flying Artie gelding in fourth place, one off the fence and, approaching the home turn, angled into clear running before staving off a charging Divano, who rocketed from last on the turn in a race-best sectional of 21.98s. 2025 Hong Kong Classic Mile Replay – My Wish https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sha-Tin-2025-Hong-Kong-Classic-Mile-31012025-My-Wish-Mark-Newnham-Luke-Ferraris.mp4 Reflecting on Sweet Orange’s victory under Weichong Marwing, Ferraris said: “I remember it like it was yesterday. Weichong was three-deep without cover the whole way, loomed up on the bend and fought off Fay Fay at the furlong (200m). “There were a few flashbacks which entered my mind today when he (My Wish) had to get game at the furlong and he did. He is 990 pounds of pure heart and he hasn’t been the easiest customer, so big credit to Mark and his team. It really shows the calibre of trainer he is. He improved with each and every run and it’s good to get one on the board. “Tonight, when I sit down it will kick in when I get the messages from my family. Watching this race as a child and now this – it’s surreal. I’m pretty grateful to Mark and his team.” With his fourth win from eight starts, My Wish gave Ferraris and Newnham their most important success in Hong Kong and the first leg of the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series, which continues with the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) on March 2 and the HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000) on March 23. Newnham was elated to have overcome My Wish’s appetite and temperament issues as the smallest horse in the field held sway. “His appetite’s improved, so as he’s raced on through the season, he’s toughened up a little bit. We all know he’s only a small horse, but gee he’s got a big heart,” Newnham said. “The horse is very game, Luke’s done a great job with him and my team at home has done a super job because when he first arrived, he was a high-energy horse and wasn’t easy to handle. “He has been troublesome at times, but today he paraded better than he ever has, he went to the start nice and settled and once he got into that position, it was just a matter of whether he was going to be good enough or not. “The way he raced today and the position he put himself in and the way he settled, I think he’ll give himself every chance (over 1800m). If he learns to settle and conserve his energy, he’s going to be hard to beat. It’s pretty special.” Horse racing news View the full article -
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Chancheng Glory becomes a Group 3 winner. Photo: HKJC Chancheng Glory (130lb) posted the biggest win of his career on Friday afternoon in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin. Placed at Group 2 and Group 3 level before Friday, Mor Spirit gelding Chancheng Glory was tenacious from barrier nine in denying Winning Dragon (115lb) and Ensued (125lb) at odds of +600 with , clocking a time of 1:46.67 under Hugh Bowman for trainer Francis Lui. “I was fortunate to get the opportunity to ride him. I get limited opportunities in these races with the weight conditions but it is what it is. I thought his run last start had a lot of merit against the highest quality of horses,” Bowman said. “Today when he jumped out well and travelled – I was always very confident. He was aided by a nice genuine speed set by Sword Point and his class showed over the final two furlongs.” Sword Point (131lb) led the race until the 250m mark. Chancheng Glory raced in second throughout the contest before denying Winning Dragon by three quarters of length. 2025 Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap – Chancheng Glory https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sha-Tin-2025-Group-3-Centenary-Vase-31012025-Chancheng-Glory-Francis-Lui-Hugh-Bowman.mp4 Bred in the American state of Iowa, Chancheng Glory led home a first three for the Americas. The two-time Group 1 winning Winning Dragon hails from Chile, while Ensued is an American foaled son of the late Lemon Drop Kid. Chancheng Glory is now an eight-time winner from 23 starts, boasting earnings of HK$19.66 million for his connections the Chancheng Racing Syndicate. The five-year-old placed second behind Galaxy Patch last term in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) by a nose. “He’s a Group 2 and Group 3 handicap horse, of course, if it is a Group 1 then maybe on his day. He’s (Hugh Bowman) a top jockey. I don’t have any worry about him,” Lui said. Friday’s success is Chancheng Glory’s first this season. He came into the event following consecutive sixth placings in December’s HK$36 million Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) and January’s HK$13 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m). Lui will plot a path towards the HK$24 million Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) on April 27 at Sha Tin for Chancheng Glory. The trainer won the FWD Champions Mile in 2021, 2022 and 2023 with champion Golden Sixty. Chancheng Glory will also take aim at the HK$13 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on February 23, the second leg of Hong Kong’s Triple Crown, says Lui: “I think he’ll go for the Gold Cup, 2000 (metres) suits him better than 1400 so he’ll go for that.” Bowman won the 2023 Centenary Vase with Senor Toba, while Lui previously scored in 2021 with Glorious Dragon. Horse racing news View the full article
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