Wandering Eyes

Darwin apprentice Emma Lines, who is having an exceptional Alice Springs Cup Carnival at Pioneer Park, is all smiles after celebrating a recent win at Fannie Bay. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Darwin apprentice Emma Lines continues to make a huge impression in the NT and she could end the Alice Springs Cup Carnival in grand style. After three days of the Carnival, the 17-year-old is the leading jockey with five wins and rides Kym Healy’s in-form Noble Magnate in the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on Saturday. “It’s been amazing Carnival, I’ve been lucky enough to get on Kym’s horses, who have been going well securing a few wins,” Lines said. “It has been more than I could imagine with the amount of success we have been getting. “I rode here on Sprint and Cup Day last year, but this year I’ve been down here for the entire Carnival.” Lines, who started her apprenticeship with Top End trainer Phil Cole in December 2022, boasts 60 wins and 92 minor placings from 324 career rides. She recently rode her 50th provincial winner and is the leading NT apprentice and female rider with 29 wins. The teenager finished third in the Top End and Country Premiership last season, but this season she sits second behind Jarrod Todd (31) with 20 wins. During last year’s Darwin Cup Carnival, Lines booted the Cole’s Tubthumper to victory in the Darwin Guineas (1600m), but she will trump that success should Noble Magnate salute on Saturday. Strathalbyn-based Healy brought the four-year-old gelding to Alice Springs with the Pioneer Sprint in mind and he was a first up winner over 1100m (0-64) on March 27 before backing up three days later to win at weight-for-age over 1200m by 2.8 lengths. The son of Magnus drops 4kg for the Pioneer Sprint and jumps from gate five. “Noble Magnate is flying, he’s been going really well, especially against open class last Saturday,” Lines said. “He definitely stepped up against those better horses, so far he has proven himself good enough to make the Pioneer Sprint. “I think he’s a good chance, but there’s a lot of good horses that I’m going up against.” Healy and Cole are good friends, so it’s no surprise that Lines has ridden for the SA trainer; the pair were the leading trainer and jockey at Birdsville last year. Healy has seven wins for the Alice Springs Cup Carnival, followed by local trainer Dan Morgan (3), while Lines holds a two-win advantage over fellow Top End jockey Sonja Logan. Meanwhile, Healy’s eight-year-old gelding Taipan Tommy made the 12-horse field for the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) on Sunday, and Lines will ride the son of Dark Valley. “It will be interesting to see if he gets the trip, he’s a very easy-going horse,” Lines said. “He gives his all every time, so I have no doubt he’ll run a good race.” Taipan Tommy, who featured during last year’s Alice Springs Cup Carnival, boasts an outstanding Pioneer Park record (8:5-2-1) from 1100-1600m. During March, he was victorious over 1400m at 0-70 and BM76 level before finishing third in the Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at weight-for-age last Saturday – he drops 5kg for the Cup. Horse racing news View the full article

What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Feature racing in Victoria heads to Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday afternoon for a stacked 10-race meeting, with the Victoria Handicap (1400m) and Easter Cup (2400m) at Group 3 level headlining proceedings. The track is a Soft 6, but with clear skies forecast in the lead-up, we should be edging towards a Good 4 surface. The rail sticks to its true position, and the action from Caulfield is set to commence at 12:10pm AEDT. Victoria Handicap Tip: Buffalo River Buffalo River has been nothing short of brilliant this campaign, registering two Group 1 placings behind Mr Brightside before being well beaten by Pride Of Jenni in the All-Star Mile. With four wins and six minor placings at the Caulfield 1400m, the eight-year-old gelding is poised to do as he pleases from a rails draw in a field that lacks speed. He is as tough as old boots these days, and Buffalo River should have no issues in leading from barrier to box in the Victoria Handicap. Victoria Handicap Race 8 – #2 Buffalo River (1) 8yo Gelding | T: Mike Moroney | J: Celine Gaudray (58kg) +320 with Neds Easter Cup Tip: First Immortal First Immortal was impressive when ridden closer to the speed in his first-up win over 1600m at Caulfield on March 16. The four-year-old steps up to his preferred distance of 2000m, where he has five wins and a second, while he is near-bombproof when second-up. Jamie Mott will likely have First Immortal midfield with a bit of cover, and when the pressure goes on, the up-and-coming stayer should have no issue accounting for his rivals. Easter Cup Race 9 – #3 First Immortal (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh | J: Jamie Mott (57.5kg) +200 with Picklebet Best Bet at Caulfield: Antrim Coast Antrim Coast returns to Caulfield on the back of a handy win in Group 2 company over 2040m. The three-year-old gelding steps back up to 2400m, a trip where he finished second behind Orchestral in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby two runs back on March 2. He comfortably accounted for Apulia and Sunsets on that day, and if he produces anything close to what he did in his last two starts, Antrim Coast should prove too good for his rivals once more. Best Bet Race 7 – #2 Antrim Coast (9) 3yo Gelding | T: Stephen Marsh | J: Daniel Stackhouse (59kg) +260 with PlayUp Next Best at Caulfield: Unseen Ruler Matthew Williams’ Unseen Ruler has caught the eye in his last two starts when chasing home the progressive Sir Atlas. The four-year-old gelding produced the fastest last 800m split when finishing midfield in the Country Mile Series Final (1600m) on March 16, suggesting the run was better than it reads on paper. This will be the son of Mongolian Khan’s first crack at 2000m, but everything he has produced in his three runs this campaign indicates the trip should be no issue. Next Best Race 2 – #6 Unseen Ruler (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Matthew Williams | J: Dean Yendall (59kg) +380 with Dabble Best Value at Caulfield: Lazzago The Chris Waller-trained Lazzago has put in two stinkers since an eye-catching run when first-up over 1100m in Group 3 company behind the classy Estriella. The three-year-old filly seemingly had excuses in both of those runs, but a repeat of her fresh run could be good enough to spring an upset. Barrier 10 is offset by the fact she is a genuine backmarker, and despite needing to lug 58kg, Lazzago has the finishing burst to blouse some potentially vulnerable leaders. Best Value Race 4 – #2 Lazzago (10) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: John Allen (58kg) +1500 with Bet365 Caulfield quaddie tips – 6/4/2024 Caulfield quadrella selections Saturday, April 6, 2024 1-2-3 1-2-3-9 3-6-8 1-3-8-11-13-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 12:22pm ACST Visit Dabble Day 4 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival features the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on Saturday afternoon. With 78 acceptances for Saturday’s races, anticipation is high for one of the feature events in the NT. Despite recent rain, ideal conditions are forecast, promising thrilling races at Pioneer Park commencing at 12:22pm ACST. BEST BET: Protostar Protostar has done little wrong since arriving in the Red Centre. He debuted over 1100m on February 17 and was third behind Gunnerside over 1100m (BM54) before going down narrowly at the hands of Il Don Cavallo over 1100m (Class 2) on March 2. The five-year-old gelding backed up that performance when he snuck home by 0.3 lengths over 1200m (0-58) on March 17 when he overcame Lotto Fight, who went on to decimate her rivals by 4.8 lengths over 1400m (0-58) subsequently. The son of Star Turn appears to be getting better with every start. Best Bet Race 3 – #3 Protostar (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Terry Gillett | J: Stan Tsaikos (58.5kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: Garrucha Garrucha had 14 starts for former trainer Russell Bell over an 11-month period, for two wins at Pioneer Park and two wins on the grass surface at Kununurra. The former Victorian galloper’s form did fluctuate; he also managed four thirds over the short course before joining the Morgan stable. The four-year-old gelding could not have been more impressive when he rolled his rivals by 3.8 lengths over 1100m (0-58) before finishing 0.8 lengths adrift of Noble Magnate, a strong fancy in the Pioneer Sprint, over 1100m (0-64) on March 27. A 2kg claim enhances his hopes. Next Best Race 5 – #1 Garrucha (3) 4yo Gelding | T: Dan Morgan | J: Dakota Gillett (a2) (59kg) Bet with Neds BEST VALUE: Strike Eagle Strike Eagle ad 22 starts for former Tony and Calvin McEvoy for three wins, but since relocating to the NT the five-year-old gelding has recorded five seconds and a third in seven appearances. Strike Eagle’s only failure was over 1000m (0-64) in February when he finished sixth. He has featured over 1400m in three of his past four starts since November and was the runner-up on each occasion. The son of More Than Ready was scratched form the past two meetings, so he’s fresh and raring to go. Next Best Race 6 – #5 Strike Eagle (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Ray Viney | J: Jessie Philpot (55kg) Bet with PlayUp Saturday Alice Springs quaddie tips – 6/4/2024 Alice Springs quadrella selections Saturday, April 6, 2024 1-3-4-5 1-3-5-6 2-3-4-5 2-3-4-10-12 Horse racing tips View the full article

Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing's Red Carpet Ready, a onetime Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopeful who found her best stride sprinting around one turn, will finally have her chance to taste grade 1 glory in the April 6 Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.View the full article

A change of equipment and a return to the site of her greatest victory might do the trick for Repole Stable's Life Talk in the April 6 Gazelle Stakes (G3). View the full article

What The Championships 2024 Day 1 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for NSW racing on Saturday afternoon, where a blockbuster 10-race program awaits punters. Every race throughout Day 1 of The Championships will be run under black-type conditions, with four massive Group 1 races, including the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) and Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) headlining one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar. The Sydney autumn weather will have its say on proceedings, however, with plenty of rain forecast in the lead-up. Punters should anticipate the track to be rated somewhere in the Heavy range for race-day as the rail returns to its true position throughout the entire circuit. All the action is set to get underway at 12:25pm AEDT. Race 1: Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m) The two-year-olds do battle in the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes (1100m), where the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Espionage will prove hard to beat. The son of Zoustar only narrowly missed out on a spot in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) and based on his effort in the Group 2 Todman Stakes (1200m), he should be ready to fire on all cylinders this weekend. His tick-over trial has him kept up to the mark, and with Tommy Berry to get all favours from stall three, Espionage can get followers on the board early. Selections: 1 ESPIONAGE 4 ROSELYN’S STAR 7 EXTREME DIVA 3 EMBASSY Kindergarten Stakes Race 1 – #1 Espionage (3) 2yo Colt | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Tommy Berry (56.5kg) +135 with Neds Race 2: Group 2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) The Group 2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) is the last chance for the stayers to stake their claims on the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) on April 13. Circle Of Fire gives the impression he is ready to win third-up into his first Australian campaign, storming through the wire behind Wymark in a BM78 at Rosehill on March 16. This is clearly a much tougher task on paper for the lightly raced four-year-old, however, with the Ciaron Maher-trained import getting into this event on the minimum 53kg, Circle Of Fire can outstay his rivals and claim a spot in next Saturday’s Sydney Cup. Selections: 11 CIRCLE OF FIRE 2 STOCKMAN 3 MANZOICE 8 VERONA Chairman’s Quality Race 2 – #11 Circle Of Fire (10) 4yo Horse | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Dylan Gibbons (53kg) +320 with PlayUp Race 3: Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) A capacity field of 20 three-year-olds are set to line up in the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m), where the New Zealand raider Witz End presents at a good each-way price. The son of Savabeel produced back-to-back wins before finishing runner-up in his two most recent outings, including when closing off gamely behind Grail Seeker in the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on March 16. The Tony Pike-trained galloper gains the services of James McDonald on Saturday, and with the sting out of the ground only set to enhance his chances, Witz End should prove competitive in the Carbine Club. Selections: 2 WITZ END 9 PORT LOCKROY 5 TANNHAUSER 15 PASIMA Carbine Club Stakes Race 3 – #2 Witz End (3) 3yo Gelding | T: Tony Pike | J: James McDonald (56kg) +550 with Dabble Race 4: Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) The three-year-old fillies take centre stage in the Group 3 Adrian Knox (2000m), where Good Banter will be attempting to win her way into the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) on April 13. The John O’Shea-trained filly was impressive when chasing wide without cover in the Group 3 Kembla Grange Classic (1600m) in her most recent outing and never shirked the task despite the torrid run in transit. The step up to 2000m looks ideal for the daughter of Tavistock, and with leading Victorian hoop Jamie Kah in the saddle, watch for Good Banter to be challenging late. Selections: 12 GOOD BANTER 1 AUTUMN ANGEL 3 WAIKATO GIRL 5 HEAVEN BOUND Adrian Knox Stakes Race 4 – #12 Good Banter (14) 3yo Filly | T: John O’Shea | J: Jamie Kah (53kg) +600 with Bet365 Race 5: Country Championship Final (1400m) There is $1 million up for grabs in the Country Championship Final (1400m) and Gallant Star warrants an each-way ticket at the current price with online bookmakers. The Brett Robb-trained gelding has only missed the frame once in his 10-start career, with his latest runner-up effort in the Coonamble Qualifier confirming his entry into this event on Saturday. He simply had too much work to do from the rear of the field on that occasion, but with this bigger field and genuine tempo on offer, Gallant Star is sure to give a bold sight when the whips are cracking. Selections: 10 GALLANT STAR 11 ASSOCIATE 1 BANDI’S BOY 7 TRIBECA STAR Best Value Race 5 – #10 Gallant Star (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Brett Rob | J: Sam Clipperton (56kg) +1100 with Picklebet Race 6: Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) The Group 1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m) is the second leg of the two-year-old triple crown, where Storm Boy will be trying to redeem himself after going down as a short-priced favourite in the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m). He lost no admirers on that occasion, however, bombing the start and being forced to muster in the middle stages, blunting his usually devastating turn-of-foot. He has shown plenty of versatility in the past, so whether he takes a sit or elects to go forward under James McDonald, leave it to his more than capable hands to claim victory on this ultra-talented son of Justify. Selections: 1 STORM BOY 9 LADY OF CAMELOT 10 MANAAL 3 TRAFFIC WARDEN Next Best Race 6 – #1 Storm Boy (8) 2yo Colt | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) +160 with Neds Race 7: Group 1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m) An outstanding crop of 15 sprinters are set to scorch the turf on Saturday and there could be an upset brewing in the form of Aft Cabin. The James Cummings-trained galloper was unsighted in an on-speed dominated Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) on March 23 and didn’t seem to deal with the tight-turning Rosehill circuit after sitting wide without cover throughout. His form reads much better at Randwick, with a fifty percent winning strike to go along with wet track form of (6:3-2-0). Hong Kong’s leading jockey Zac Purton makes his return down under to take the reins, and provided there’s a genuine tempo, Aft Cabin is too big a price to ignore in the Group 1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m). Selections: 5 AFT CABIN 8 IMPERATRIZ 1 I WISH I WIN 13 MAGIC TIME T J Smith Stakes Race 7 – #5 Aft Cabin (8) 4yo Horse | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Purton (58.5kg) +1900 with PlayUp Race 8: Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) The $4 million Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) is stacked with quality, as the Ciaron Maher-trained Another Wil made his presence felt securing his place in this event with a blistering win in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) on March 30. Online bookmakers don’t want to take on the talented four-year-old, installing him as a $3.50 favourite. Celestial Legend is on the second line of betting at $6.00, while the Japanese are represented by Golden Eagle (1500m) winner Obamburumai ($9.00). Will it be a rising star to take out this year’s edition? Or perhaps a more proven miler like Mr Brightside in last year’s running of Australia’s great handicap? Click here for HorseBetting’s free Doncaster Mile preview Race 9: Group 1 Australian Derby (1500m) Zardozi is on the one-week backup after a bold display behind kiwi filly Orchestral in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) and will revel in the conditions on offer. The daughter of Kingman goes to another level with sting out of the surface, signified by her dominant victory two starts back in the Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill on March 16. She won the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) with a very similar setup utilizing a short turnaround, and with Jamie Kah likely to gain the perfect run in transit, Zardozi can prove better than the boys in this year’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m). Selections: 14 ZARDOZI 1 RIFF ROCKET 2 TOM KITTEN 3 CEOLWULF Best Bet Race 9 – #14 Zardozi (2) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Jamie Kah (54.5kg) +280 with Dabble Race 10: Group 3 P J Bell Stakes (1200m) The final race is a sprint for the three-year-old fillies and the James Cummings-trained Commemorative appears to be a good play in the get-out stakes. The daughter of I Am Invincible was an impressive winner resuming at Wyong on March 20, sitting wide throughout the entire journey before bounding away to score by 1.8 lengths. This will prove a much tougher task, but the Godolphin filly oozes class based on her limited race-day experience, and although she hasn’t taken on this level quite yet, Commemorative has the ability to be more than competitive in the Randwick finale. Selections: 12 COMMEMORATIVE 1 LEARNING TO FLY 6 MIRAVAL ROSE 18 UNIQUE AMBITION P J Bell Stakes Race 10 – #12 Commemorative (8) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Jamie Kah (54kg) +450 with Bet365 Randwick free Saturday quaddie tips Randwick quadrella selections Saturday, April 6, 2024 1-5-8-9-13 1-2-4-8-16-17-18-19 1-14 1-6-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Red Centre trainer Paul Gardner (right), with sons Jeremy (left) and Josh, celebrating another win at Pioneer Park in what has been a fabulous season for the stable in the Alice Springs and Provincial trainers’ premiership. Would you rather win your first Alice Springs and Provincial trainers’ premiership or a NT feature? Tough question for Paul Gardner, the Red Centre’s leading trainer with 18 wins, who starts Red Wraith in Saturday’s $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m). The Pioneer Sprint comprises the NT’s big four – Sunday’s $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m), and the Top End’s $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m) and $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m). “I’d definitely like to win on Saturday, I’ve never won a Cup or Sprint,” Gardner said. “We’re leading the premiership, but a feature would be cream on the cake. “I’ve won Country Cups and the Chief Ministers Cup with Cumanaation. “Last week’s win by Better Not Fuss in the NT Guineas was good, I’d never had a runner in the race. “His win surprised me, he had been working well, it took a while to get him going. “It was an A class ride by Casey Hunter in the Guineas. “It wouldn’t surprise me if Red Wraith runs well on Saturday, but it’s a big race. “A lot of pressure, a lot of good horses.” Red Wraith, a four-year-old gelding by Charm Spirit, was formerly trained by Murray Bridge’s Matthew Sayers where he had six starts for one win in an 1100m Port Augusta maiden. Following a first up seventh for Gardner at Pioneer Park in September, Red Wraith has had nine further starts for five wins, three seconds and a third. Gardner took the gelding to Morphettville in December and finished three lengths adrift of the winner in sixth place over 1050m before returning from a spell in March. Two seconds over 1200m (0-70) and 1100m (BM76) were followed by victory in a 1000m handicap on March 27 by 5.8 lengths. Red Wraith, who set the 1100m track record (1.01.87) in November, lumped 55.5kg last start; he carries 54kg on Saturday. “He’s a very handy horse and he puts in 100 per cent, it was an enormous win last start,” Gardner said. “They went fast in front and to his credit he kept chasing, but he wasn’t struggling. “Took the rails run and shot away – he proved that he can just sit off them and as long as he’s in a nice rhythm he’ll run on. “I took him to Adelaide because I wanted to know how much he had improved. “For a maiden horse to now, he’s definitely at the next level. “I’ll be happy if he wins, over the moon, I think he’s going to go close.” Darwin jockey Sonja Logan, who will partner Red Wraith, has yet to win an NT feature. Logan won her first NT title last season when she won Central Australia’s jockeys’ premiership, is in good form with two wins, three seconds, and two thirds at Pioneer Park on March 30. “Sonja has ridden a lot of winners for me, she puts in every time and I couldn’t be happier she’s riding Red Wraith,” Gardner said. “I thought barrier one to five would be a good draw in the 12-horse field, I’m pleased he’s got four.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 11:33am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a massive 10-race program. The track was rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, it is expected that the surface will remain in the Soft range for the whole day. The rail will be in the +4.5m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to get underway at 11:33am AEST. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Flag Hall Flag Hall returned from an 18-week spell with a dominant performance at Ipswich over 1100m, where the Lee Freedman-trained gelding led and kicked clear at the top of the home straight to run away with a 3.8-length victory. This son of Starspangledbanner has been given a tick-over trial between runs, which should ensure his race fitness is up to scratch after having four weeks off. After drawing barrier four, Boris Thornton should be able to push forward, find the rail, and receive the run of the race. With even luck in the final 300m, Flag Hall should prove too good once again. Best Bet Race 6 – #3 Flag Hall (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Lee Freedman | J: Boris Thornton (58kg) +270 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Evocator Barry Lockwood and Tahlia Fenlon will combine with Evocator for the second straight start as he seeks back-to-back wins to start this preparation. Last start, this five-year-old gelding was given a peach of a ride from Fenlon as she picked her way through the pack, and the galloper showed a blistering turn of foot to nab Differential in the final strides. This son of Divine Prophet has solid track (5:2-1-0) and second-up (4:2-0-1) records, and after such an impressive win, he looks like he is in for a big campaign this time in. Next Best Race 4 – #2 Evocator (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Barry Lockwood | J: Tahlia Fenlon (a3) (60kg) +400 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Brave Maso After gaining a run as the third emergency, Brave Maso will be out to put her underwhelming seventh-place finish at this track over 1200m first-up behind her when she rises to a much more suitable distance of 1400m second-up. Although Cejay Graham won’t be using her 1.5kg claim, the light weight of 52kg will allow this daughter of Cable Bay to push forward and hold the rail. The Natalie McCall-trained mare has a good record on wet tracks (11:1-5-1), and if more rain does fall and the track is Heavy, she will play a prominent role in the finish. Best Value Race 5 – #19 Brave Maso (1) 5yo Mare | T: Natalie McCall | J: Cejay Graham (a1.5) (52kg) +900 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, April 6, 2024 2-5-14-19 7-10-12-13-14 3-4-8-14-15 1-5-9-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Estriella ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Sunlight Classic at Flemington. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Following her triumph in last Saturday’s Listed Sunlight Classic (1100m), Estriella will forgo the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick on April 13, opting instead for a direct entry into elite-level competition at the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 27. Ciaron Maher, the filly’s trainer, disclosed the strategic decision to Racing.com, stating, “I had a chat to (owner) Kevin (Payne) post-Saturday. “The timing, we do space her runs a little bit. South Australia have bolstered prize-money a little bit as well. “Two weeks and travel for the Arrowfield is probably a fraction tight for her. Probably a bit more likely (that we head to) the Sangster in Adelaide.” Estriella’s commanding performance in the Sunlight Classic propelled her to favoritism for the Arrowfield Sprint, with trainer Maher commending her progression, remarking, “She’s very progressive. “She gets better with each run. You have to manage her action, even still, we are spacing her runs. “She trains at Fingal and when she’s in Sydney she trains on the beach there. The improvement she is making with every start, it’s pretty scary. Her best asset is she’s pretty well rounded.” Horse racing news View the full article

A year and a half after a last-to-first rally in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland, Godolphin's world traveler Mischief Magic reappears at the Lexington oval to race April 6 in the $350,000 Shakertown Stakes (G2T).View the full article

Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing's Red Carpet Ready, a one-time Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopeful who found her best stride sprinting around one turn, will finally have her chance to taste grade 1 glory in the April 6 Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.View the full article

Trainer Bob Baffert opted for Imagination and Wynstock for the Santa Anita Derby, leaving other nominees Wine Me Up and Maymun for another day.View the full article

The first Saturday in May will mark an anniversary for trainer Rick Dutrow. As much as everyone else in Thoroughbred racing associates the day with the Kentucky Derby (G1) for Dutrow there's something different tied to it.View the full article

If any trainer has a reason to develop Kentucky Derby (G1) Fever, it's Christophe Clement. View the full article

Attrition ridden by Beau Mertens winning the 2023 Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Doncaster Mile had been the prime objective for Attrition under the guidance of trainer Mitchell Freedman at the outset of his autumn campaign. However, a setback following his first-up run in February has necessitated a shift in plans, redirecting the four-year-old to compete in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) on February 24, Attrition incurred a sprained fetlock, requiring a period of recuperation. Freedman attributed the injury to the condition of the track that day, expressing his concerns to RSN, stating, “I think running ten races and running your good horses as race eight, nine, ten of the day is not the way to play it. I would like to see those days reduced in the number of races run.” “The Caulfield track presented in great shape that day. It had good give in it, but after a number of horses had galloped over it, it presented a bit rough, and I think that may have been the reason he sprained a joint. “He’s always been a very sound horse and it was unfortunate he had the issue coming out of it.” As Attrition prepares for his upcoming race with jockey Beau Mertens aboard, Freedman outlined the tactical approach. “We’ll be riding him to be hitting the line. We won’t be putting any pressure on him in the first furlong or two, and we just want to see him rounding it off. “That will be a big tick going forward and then we can work out our plans going forward from there.” Horse racing news View the full article

Detonator Jack (yellow) will line-up in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Detonator Jack, although not among Ciaron Maher’s most acclaimed contenders, appears to be poised to excel in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m), benefiting from conditions that suit his strengths. Darren Dance, owner of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, expressed enthusiasm about the five-year-old’s prospects, stating to Racing.com, “He’s in great order, it’s very exciting to get into the Doncaster.” Highlighting Detonator Jack’s adaptability to various track conditions, Dance noted, “We’ve always believed he goes as good on wet as he does on dry, when he won The Gong it was pretty wet and he seemed to get through it well. “It’s a hard race to win but for once we have a decent gate (2), he’s got a low weight (52.5 kilograms) and it’s going to rain, so that’s three things in our favour.” Considering the potential impact of inclement weather, Dance added, “If it’s really wet there’ll probably be a few come out, a few that don’t go in it, so there might only be six-to-eight horses that can win the race on the day and he’s probably one of them.” “It’s not every day you get a $4 million race with a lot of things in your favour, so I don’t think there’ll be any excuses for him on the day.” 2024 Doncaster Mile Final Field 1. Think About It (15) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 57kg F: 52×31 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Tiare +1800 +400 2. Obamburumai (8) T: Keiji Yoshimura J: Damian Lane W: 55kg F: x1x31 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Discreet Cat (USA) Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN) +750 +190 3. Pericles (16) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 54.5kg F: 7526x Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Accessories +4000 +850 4. Militarize (4) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Purton W: 54kg F: 322×8 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Amerindia (GB) +1000 +250 5. Zougotcha (19) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 53.5kg F: 11×64 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +1700 +400 6. Golden Mile (1) T: James Cummings J: Jason Collett W: 53.5kg F: 47×39 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Calaverite +6000 +1300 7. Kovalica (12) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 53.5kg F: 04×05 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +1700 +400 8. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 52.5kg F: 3×713 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +1400 +340 9. Berkshire Shadow (13) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 52.5kg F: 5×653 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Angel Vision (IRE) +8000 +1700 10. Rustic Steel (7) T: Kris Lees J: Tom Sherry W: 52kg F: 61×83 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Deep Field Dam: Ten Carat Rock +8000 +1700 11. Attractable (5) T: Sara Ryan J: Reece Jones W: 51.5kg F: 08×21 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Affable +30000 +8000 12. Lady Laguna (10) T: Annabel Neasham J: Michael Dee W: 51kg F: 21211 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Overshare Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ) +1100 +280 13. Democracy Manifest (11) T: Chris Waller J: Jay Ford W: 51kg F: 16×44 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Flying Artie Dam: Slippery Satin +3300 +700 14. Phearson (24) T: Brad Widdup J: Ron Stewart W: 51kg F: 01×01 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Exosphere Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ) +20000 +5000 15. Loch Eagle (23) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 51kg F: 06812 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Song Street (IRE) +10000 +2000 16. Lindermann (22) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 136×8 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +1700 +400 17. Semana (17) T: Ciaron Maher J: Andrew Adkins W: 50kg F: 2112x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +3000 +650 18. Another Wil (21) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jamie Kah W: 50kg F: 1111x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Arohanui +300 -133.33 19. Celestial Legend (6) T: Les Bridge J: Tyler Schiller W: 49kg F: 115×5 Age: 3YO Color: Grey Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Sarraqa +500 +125 20. Southport Tycoon (20) T: Ciaron Maher J: Rach King W: 49kg F: 122×9 Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Colt Sire: Written Tycoon Dam: Ready to Rule (USA) +1500 +360 21. (1E) Nugget (9) T: Ciaron Maher J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 37×40 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +7000 +1500 22. (2E) Hinged (14) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 50kg F: 552×6 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Worthy Cause Dam: Tints +8000 +1700 23. (3E) Navajo Peak (18) T: David Payne J: TBC W: 52.5kg F: 074×0 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Territories (IRE) Dam: Ship Rock +15000 +3300 24. (4E) Palmetto (3) T: John Sargent J: Molly Bourke W: 51kg F: 03×77 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ghibellines Dam: Carolina Island (NZ) +30000 +8000 Horse racing news View the full article

Horse Racing on Thursday, April 4 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Gosford & Pakenham. Thursday Horse Racing Tips – April 4, 2024 Gosford Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 4, 2024, check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. Horse racing tips View the full article

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Superstar sprinter Imperatriz. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Opie Bosson attributes Imperatriz’s ascent to the top of the sprinting ranks in the past year to her remarkable resilience, emphasising her ability to remain “niggle-free.” Trained by Mark Walker, the five-year-old star mare enters Saturday’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick with an impressive ten Group 1 victories, having suffered only one defeat since her last Sydney appearance in March 2023. Bosson, speaking to Racing NSW, highlighted Imperatriz’s remarkable consistency, stating, “She’s hardly missed a beat since then, she’s got a pretty good record.” He further elaborated on her physical condition, noting, “I just think she’s niggle-free. “She’s always had a lot of issues with her back but she’s overcome a lot of them with maturity and she’s got a bit stronger. She always puts in. The last two preparations have been pretty much faultless.” Anticipating the upcoming race, Bosson expressed confidence in Imperatriz’s ability to handle the unique challenges of the Sydney track “She’s got the form on the board. People are worried about the Sydney way around but I’m not too worried about that, she’s won that way around before back home. “My biggest query is if we get too much rain but she has won on a heavy track.” 2024 TJ Smith Stakes Final Field 1. I Wish I Win (4) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: James McDonald W: 58.5kg F: x23x1 Age: 5YO Color: Black Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Make A Wish (NZ) +260 -153.85 2. Private Eye (14) T: Joseph Pride J: Blake Shinn W: 58.5kg F: 062×2 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Al Maher Dam: Confidential Queen +2000 +380 3. Mazu (12) T: Joseph Pride J: Tim Clark W: 58.5kg F: 5×450 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Chatelaine +2500 +450 4. Coal Crusher (10) T: Joseph Pride J: Tyler Schiller W: 58.5kg F: 5452x Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Turffontein Dam: Media Academy +7000 +1300 5. Aft Cabin (8) T: James Cummings J: Zac Purton W: 58.5kg F: 03×94 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Shelters +1300 +260 6. Buenos Noches (15) T: Matthew Smith J: Ben Melham W: 58.5kg F: 094×2 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Koi +5000 +900 7. Johnny Rocker (3) T: Nick Ryan J: Mark Zahra W: 58.5kg F: 2172x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +2500 +450 8. Imperatriz (6) T: Mark Walker J: Opie Bosson W: 56.5kg F: 121×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Berimbau +200 -200 9. Bella Nipotina (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Williams W: 56.5kg F: 454×5 Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Bella Orfana +1300 +260 10. Espiona (13) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 33×41 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Dahooil (NZ) +1400 +280 11. Sunshine In Paris (7) T: Annabel Neasham J: Jason Collett W: 56.5kg F: 2x1x1 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Invader Dam: Zenaida (NZ) +700 +150 12. Cylinder (7) T: James Cummings J: Jamie Kah W: 56.5kg F: 016×0 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Exceed And Excel Dam: Circular +3300 +600 13. Magic Time (1) T: Grahame Begg J: Michael Dee W: 56.5kg F: 6×131 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Time Awaits +1400 +280 14. Chain Of Lightning (2) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Damian Lane W: 56.5kg F: 10×07 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Mare Sire: Fighting Sun Dam: Magic Art +2500 +450 15. Willinga Beast (5) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 56.5kg F: 2×555 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Snitzel Dam: Time Check (USA) +30000 +6600 Horse racing news View the full article

What Doncaster Mile Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 Prizemoney $4,000,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions Handicap 2023 winner Mr Brightside (2) | Ben & JD Hayes | J: Zac Purton (55.5kg) Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) takes top billing on a bumper 10-race program at Royal Randwick this Saturday afternoon. The $4 million prize has attracted a capacity field of 20, plus four emergencies, with the likes of Everest (1200m) winner Think About It and Japanese raider Obamburumai headlining what is sure to be a mouth-watering edition of Australia’s classic 1600m handicap. DONCASTER MILE 2024 ODDS After a breathtaking display in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) at Rosehill on March 30, the Ciaron Maher-trained Another Wil has been crunched into favouritism as a +250 chance with online bookmakers. There is plenty of value on offer, however, with Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Celestial Legend on the second line of betting at +500. Obamburumai (+800) rounds out those in single digits, while Militarize (+1000), Lady Laguna (+1200) and Southport Tycoon (+1800) have gained early support at double-figure odds. 2024 DONCASTER MILE SPEED MAP The Brad Widdup-trained Phearson jumps from barrier 24 and only knows one way, and that’s to head forward. The Godolphin pair of Golden Mile (1) and Pericles (16) generally utilise their early speed, so expect them to be chomping at the heels of anything trying to cross to the rail. Lindermann (22) has shown early toe in the past, and Detonator Jack (2) has all the options from the inside draw under Tim Clark. Militarize (4), Celestial Legend (6) and Obamburumai (8) will be gaining economical runs in transit, while key market hopefuls like Southport Tycoon (20) and Another Wil (21) will need to make some early decisions to slot in for cover or risk being caught wide. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Doncaster Mile. DONCASTER MILE 2024 PREVIEW & FORM With Sydney expecting plenty of rain this week, conditions will play a massive part in assessing how to bet into this ultra-competitive Doncaster Mile. The Les Bridge-trained Celestial Legend relished the Soft 6 surface in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on February 24, dominating his rivals before claiming his first Group 1 success in a testing edition of the Randwick Guineas on March 9. The three-year-old has been put away since, with a barrier trial victory to keep him up to the mark for this event. The stable has oozed confidence throughout the campaign, and with 49kg on his back, watch for Celestial Legend to be storming through the wire in the 2024 Doncaster Mile. Obamburumai returns to Australia after a dominant victory in the Golden Eagle (1500m) on November 4 and appears primed to take on open company. With the Japanese raider being unraced since that event, this has been a major target for the Kenji Yoshimura-trained galloper. Damien Lane gets the ride this time, and with a soft run from barrier eight, Obamburumai should get every chance to make it back-to-back Australian victories. Militarize was excellent when bursting into the minor money against the older horses in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on March 23. He improves sharply when racing on rain-affected surfaces and has never missed the frame on wet tracks (5:3-1-1). Hong Kong’s leading hoop, Zac Purton, is searching for back-to-back wins in this race after saluting aboard Mr Brightside, and punters should expect Militarize to be a major player. You can make a case for Semana at a massive price. The daughter of Winning Rupert was luckless in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) on March 16, being forced to race wide without cover for a significant part of the 1500m journey. She has a tricky draw in gate 17, but with no weight on her back, Semana warrants respect in a wide-open Doncaster Mile. There is no knocking Another Wil, except perhaps the price. He may prove too classy and continue his winning ways, but with so many other betting propositions, he misses the top four. 2024 DONCASTER MILE SELECTIONS & BEST BETS Selections: 19 CELESTIAL LEGEND 2 OBAMBURUMAI 4 MILITARIZE 17 SEMANA $100 betting strategy $40 win #19 Celestial Legend @ +500 with Bet365 $30 win #2 Obamburumai @ +800 with Unibet $20 win #4 Militarize @ +1000 with Neds $10 win #17 Semana @ +3300 with PlayUp Doncaster Mile 2024 field 1. Think About It (15) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 57kg F: 52×31 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Tiare +1800 +400 2. Obamburumai (8) T: Keiji Yoshimura J: Damian Lane W: 55kg F: x1x31 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Discreet Cat (USA) Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN) +750 +190 3. Pericles (16) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 54.5kg F: 7526x Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Accessories +4000 +850 4. Militarize (4) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Purton W: 54kg F: 322×8 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Amerindia (GB) +1000 +250 5. Zougotcha (19) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 53.5kg F: 11×64 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +1700 +400 6. Golden Mile (1) T: James Cummings J: Jason Collett W: 53.5kg F: 47×39 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Calaverite +6000 +1300 7. Kovalica (12) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 53.5kg F: 04×05 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +1700 +400 8. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 52.5kg F: 3×713 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +1400 +340 9. Berkshire Shadow (13) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 52.5kg F: 5×653 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Angel Vision (IRE) +8000 +1700 10. Rustic Steel (7) T: Kris Lees J: Tom Sherry W: 52kg F: 61×83 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Deep Field Dam: Ten Carat Rock +8000 +1700 11. Attractable (5) T: Sara Ryan J: Reece Jones W: 51.5kg F: 08×21 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Affable +30000 +8000 12. Lady Laguna (10) T: Annabel Neasham J: Michael Dee W: 51kg F: 21211 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Overshare Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ) +1100 +280 13. Democracy Manifest (11) T: Chris Waller J: Jay Ford W: 51kg F: 16×44 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Flying Artie Dam: Slippery Satin +3300 +700 14. Phearson (24) T: Brad Widdup J: Ron Stewart W: 51kg F: 01×01 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Exosphere Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ) +20000 +5000 15. Loch Eagle (23) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 51kg F: 06812 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Song Street (IRE) +10000 +2000 16. Lindermann (22) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 136×8 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +1700 +400 17. Semana (17) T: Ciaron Maher J: Andrew Adkins W: 50kg F: 2112x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +3000 +650 18. Another Wil (21) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jamie Kah W: 50kg F: 1111x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Arohanui +300 -133.33 19. Celestial Legend (6) T: Les Bridge J: Tyler Schiller W: 49kg F: 115×5 Age: 3YO Color: Grey Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Sarraqa +500 +125 20. Southport Tycoon (20) T: Ciaron Maher J: Rach King W: 49kg F: 122×9 Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Colt Sire: Written Tycoon Dam: Ready to Rule (USA) +1500 +360 21. (1E) Nugget (9) T: Ciaron Maher J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 37×40 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +7000 +1500 22. (2E) Hinged (14) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 50kg F: 552×6 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Worthy Cause Dam: Tints +8000 +1700 23. (3E) Navajo Peak (18) T: David Payne J: TBC W: 52.5kg F: 074×0 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Territories (IRE) Dam: Ship Rock +15000 +3300 24. (4E) Palmetto (3) T: John Sargent J: Molly Bourke W: 51kg F: 03×77 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ghibellines Dam: Carolina Island (NZ) +30000 +8000 Horse racing tips View the full article

Group 1 VRC Oaks winner Zardozi. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) In anticipation of Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick, the connections of the formidable filly Zardozi remain unfazed by the prospect of a quick turnaround. According to Darren Beadman, assistant to trainer James Cummings, “It was always in the back of James’ mind to have her in this race. “She does back up very quickly, she does like soft ground and she does run well over a trip. “She did win the Oaks over 2500 (metres) and was in a league of her own against the fillies. She is bucking her brand off.” Zardozi, a three-year-old under the Godolphin banner, showcased her resilience by winning the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) merely six days after an unplaced run over 1400m at Sandown. Similarly, her impressive triumph in the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) last spring followed a narrow defeat in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) just five days prior. Reflecting on Zardozi’s recent performance in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill, where she finished third behind Orchestral and Tutta La Vita, Beadman commented on the tactics employed by Nash Rawiller, who urged Tutta La Vita to take the lead earlier in the race. “They really stretched it out when Nash took off on Tutta La Vita,” Beadman observed. “Orchestral is obviously a very good filly and she had the mile-and-a-half run under her belt as well, so she was probably just a little more forward in her prep than our filly.” 2024 Australian Derby Final Field 1. Riff Rocket (10) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 56.5kg F: 131×1 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharoah (USA) Dam: Missile Coda +240 -200 2. Tom Kitten (3) T: James Cummings J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 56.5kg F: 6456x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Transfers +700 +135 3. Ceolwulf (5) T: Joseph Pride J: Blake Shinn W: 56.5kg F: 266×6 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Colt Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Las Brisas (GB) +850 +160 4. Cap Ferrat (7) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 376×2 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Snitzel Dam: C’est Beau La Vie +1800 +300 5. Ganbare (1) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark W: 56.5kg F: 497×3 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Mardi +2000 +340 6. Immediacy (13) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Luke Currie W: 56.5kg F: 5111 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tarzino (NZ) Dam: But Beautiful (IRE) +1400 +250 7. Wymark (14) T: Michael Freedman J: Tommy Berry W: 56.5kg F: 11112 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Pasadena (NZ) +750 +140 8. Noisy Boy (8) T: Todd Howlett J: Jay Ford W: 56.5kg F: 256×0 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Real Steel (JPN) Dam: Northern Model +4000 +650 9. Glad You Think So (4) T: John Sargent J: Rachel King W: 56.5kg F: 7603x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Gladwell +8000 +1300 10. Adagio (11) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Regan Bayliss W: 56.5kg F: 14212 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Pierro Dam: Abatha +12500 +2000 11. Zenmaster (9) T: Craig Carmody J: Chad Schofield W: 56.5kg F: 26489 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharoah (USA) Dam: Zenalicious +15000 +2500 12. Hooligan Tommy (12) T: John Sargent J: Jason Collett W: 56.5kg F: 332×5 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Contrada (NZ) +10000 +1600 13. Saxon Brave (6) T: Daki Chujo J: Joshua Parr W: 56.5kg F: 132×4 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN) Dam: Manrose Hattan +30000 +6000 14. Zardozi (2) T: James Cummings J: Jamie Kah W: 54.5kg F: 310×1 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Kingman (GB) Dam: Chanderi (GB) +180 -250 Horse racing news View the full article

Fallen jockey Stefano Cherchi. The horse racing world is grieving the loss of jockey Stefano Cherchi, who passed away due to injuries from a three-horse fall during a race in Canberra on March 20, 2024. The young 23-year-old Italian rider, known for his talent and popularity, suffered head trauma in the accident and was taken to the intensive care unit at Canberra Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, Cherchi sadly lost his life, leaving a sense of sorrow in the racing community. Fortunately, Shaun Guymer and Jeff Penza, the other two jockeys involved in the incident, sustained minor injuries. “The tragic passing of Stefano Cherchi at such a young age is extremely sad and words cant describe the deep sorrow our industry is feeling today. Stefano was extremely popular amongst his peers, and it will be hard for them to come to terms with his tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and as part of the racing family, we will do everything we can to support them in their immense grief,” said Mr Peter V’landys AM, Racing NSW’s Chief Executive. Cherchis journey in horse racing began when he moved to England as a teenager. His professional career kicked off in August 2018 with Casina Di Notte, as he quickly gained recognition and respect by securing 106 victories in the UK. A large part of Cherchi’s accomplishments were achieved while training with Marco Botti, a Newmarket-based trainer. Together, they secured 38 victories, showcasing Cherchi’s skills and dedication. In 2021, Cherchi experienced his best season in the UK, claiming 35 wins out of 283 rides. His hard work resulted in £266,278 in prize money, demonstrating his talent. In 2024, Cherchi made the move to Australia in search of opportunities and settled at Warwick Farm. He mainly worked alongside the Annabel Neasham stable, proving his flexibility and ability to adapt. Cherchi’s successes in Australia included wins riding Invasive under Neasham’s training at Orange and a surprising victory with Flying Bat under Robert Quinn’s guidance at Gosford despite odds of $61 with the leading racing bookies. Watch Stefano Cherchi Win On Flying Bat At Gosford The racing community mourns the loss of Cherchi. Confidential counselling services are available to racing industry participants in need of support at this time by contacting Racing NSW. Details about the arrangements will be shared once they are confirmed, allowing the racing world to honour a beloved jockey whose life ended tragically soon. Horse racing news View the full article

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Young rider Stefano Cherchi has died two weeks after suffering serious injuries in a fall at Canberra. He was 23.View the full article

A colt by Street Boss (hip 28), one of six to share the furlong bullet of :10 1/5 during the under-tack preview show Monday, topped the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale when bringing a final bid of $265,000 from Tracy Williams Wednesday at Lone Star Park. The Texas-bred juvenile, the first foal out of Gemmizell (Gemologist), was consigned by Pike Racing at Highlander. “To be honest, when we came here, we thought he would be one of the better ones,” said consignor Al Pike. “You never know if you're going to top the sale or not, but we thought he would be one of the better horses because he's shown that he was a pretty special horse at the farm.” Of the colt's final price, Pike admitted, “I wasn't expecting that kind of price. At any market, when you bring a horse who looks like he's the real deal, they usually bring some money. So I was very pleased that he showed up and did his job. And there were some very good judges of horseflesh here and they appreciated what we brought.” The dark bay colt was purchased for $72,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton July Sale. “[Trainer] Scottie Gelner picked him out as a yearling and he did a great job of picking him out,” Pike said. Pike Racing, which was bringing its first group of horses to sale from its new base at Highlander Training Center, sent eight horses through the ring Wednesday. The consignment was represented by four of the six horses to work the bullet furlong Monday. “This is our first year partnering with Highlander Training Center,” Pike said. “The facility has been good to us and, by the breeze show, you can tell they came from a good place. We broke all of these horses there and they came in here and did a good job. I'm very proud of our team at Highlander and all of the people involved there.” Pike continued, “I am from Texas and we try to bring a nice group here every year because this is home. We try to bring horses who fit this market and we think we did a pretty good job. These are all client horses, but luckily they sent us some nice horses and they performed well. And for the most part, they sold pretty well.” Hip 28 was one of three at the one-session auction to bring six figures Wednesday. Whispering Oaks Farm, Coteau Grove Farms, Jackpot Farm and Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt teamed up to purchase a filly by Vino Rosso (hip 26) for $170,000 from AsmussenEquine.com and the same partnership returned later in the session to acquire a filly by Cinco Charlie (hip 49) for $100,000 from Asmussen Horse Center. From a catalogue of 130 horses, 64 horses sold for a total of $2,199,500. The average was $34,367 and the median was $24,500. With 49 horses reported not sold, the buy-back rate was 43.4%. At last year's Texas sale, 107 head sold for $3,470,500. The average was $32,435 and the median was $17,500. The buy-back rate was 35.9%. “It's like everything else, it is kind of hit or miss,” Pike said of the market at Lone Star Park Wednesday. “There were some new people here–there was some money for good horses. We were fielding calls from as far away as Kentucky and California on horses and they were watching their breezes. When you've got a good horse, it's hard to keep it a secret.” The post Street Boss Colt Tops Texas Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article