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A year after his triumph in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m), classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m). A son of Proisir, Arby has established a consistent record while often in the best of company this season, with top-five finishes in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m), Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m), and Listed Kaimai Stakes (2000m). Matamata-based training partnership Darryn and Briar Weatherley were given a vote of confidence when the gelding flashed home to narrowly finish runner-up to The Mighty Spar in the South Waikato Cup (2000m) on March 13, and Darryn’s son Sam will retain the ride on Saturday. “He’s trained on really well from his last run, we’re very happy with his work and the way he’s looking,” Darryn Weatherley said. “His run at Matamata was really good, probably made look even better with the rail out as far as it was, and the 2000m there is quite short. He’s a horse that gets back, and he found the line really well against the pattern.” Arby showed his powerful staying ability in the feature three-year-old event which was held at Awapuni, and Weatherley indicated the son of Proisir would relish the relocation to Trentham for this year’s meeting. “We’re really looking forward to Saturday with the big, roomy track down at Trentham as well as the long straight,” he said. “We’re crossing our fingers, but I’m sure he’ll run a race.” The Weatherleys will also be represented by Dark Destroyer, a highly-talented galloper with the 2022 edition of the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) to his name, alongside a string of black-type performances on either side of the Tasman. Another progeny of Proisir, Dark Destroyer joined the Weatherley stable this season, recording two fifth-placed efforts in the Gr.3 Taranaki Cup (1800m) and Gr.2 Japan Trophy (1600m) from his three race-day appearances. Leading Central Districts jockey Lisa Allpress was aboard in his Tarzino triumph and will take the reins when the five-year-old jumps from barrier eight. “He’s probably the class horse of the field on what he’s achieved so far in his career,” Weatherley said. “Our horse that ran second (Mali Ston) just kept him in a bit of a pocket at a vital stage in the Japan Trophy, he needed to be rolling forward when he got held up. For him to run fifth on a bog of a track, it was a pretty nice effort. “He’s probably better suited to a bit of cut in the track, so if they get the rain at Wellington, he would come right into contention. “The set weights and penalties suit him down to the ground, he’ll only carry 55kg where in a normal handicap he would be carrying 60kg or more. He’s well placed and I think the 2100m will suit him as well.” View the full article

New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will saddle three runners in his bid for back-to-back victories in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. Sharrock won last year’s edition of the $90,000 race at Awapuni with Tavattack, who powered home for an impressive win over subsequent big-race stars El Vencedor and Maria Farina. Tavattack is back again on Saturday to defend that title, and Sharrock rates him the pick of his stable’s Flying Handicap trio. The Tavistock gelding was back in winning form at Otaki last start, carrying 59.5kg to score impressively over 1200m on February 24. The seven-year-old drops to 55.5kg on Saturday, with Craig Grylls again taking the ride. “I think Tavattack could be a very strong chance again this weekend,” Sharrock said. “He’s a pretty smart horse, he gets in nicely at the weights and he’s got the blinkers back on. He should go well.” Sharrock will also be represented by the 12-race winner Justaskme, who will carry the 60kg topweight with Michael McNab aboard. The eight-year-old is being pointed towards the Listed ACG Training Stakes (1600m) at Wanganui on June 1 – a race he won last year. “They’ll run Justaskme off his feet on Saturday,” Sharrock said. “Realistically, there’s probably only one race on the calendar that he’s capable of winning these days, which is the weight-for-age race at Wanganui. We’re gearing his whole campaign around that race.” Sharrock’s Flying Handicap trio is completed by the exciting four-year-old mare Alexandra Quick, who will carry the equal minimum weight of 53kg with Matt Cameron in the saddle. This will be only the fourth career start for the daughter of Per Incanto, who produced stunning finishes from seemingly hopeless positions to win her first two starts. She was a beaten favourite when a last-start fifth at Otaki on February 24. “We found a few little issues with Alexandra Quick after her disappointing run at Otaki,” Sharrock said. “We think we’re on top of those now, and as people know, she’s a bit freakish when she puts everything together on the track. “The connections have a full-brother going through the Easter Sale in Sydney, so they’re keen to have a crack at some black type with her before that yearling goes through the ring. We’ll roll the dice and see what happens.” The TAB rates Tavattack a $3.80 favourite to defend his Flying Handicap title, while Alexandra Quick is an $11 chance and Justaskme is at $16. Sharrock will also be represented by a pair of leading chances at Wanganui on Friday. Tavi Ann goes into the Fraser Auret Racing (1600m) as a placegetter in both of her last two starts over the same distance, and Triston Moodley’s 3kg claim takes her down to just 53.5kg. Bella Timing is a half-sister to former Sharrock stable star Tavi Mac. The three-year-old Time Test filly has shown some bright promise of her own with a win, a third and a fifth from her three starts so far, and Sharrock is running her in Friday’s Tina Egan Pre-Training (1200m) in preference to a three-year-old sprint at Trentham on Saturday. View the full article

Top juvenile Velocious moves into serious bonus territory at Trentham on Saturday. The Written Tycoon filly will attempt to not only double her tally at the highest level, but also race for an extended prize pool in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The feature is the first event in the $1 million bonus series attached to next season’s inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). “There’s been light discussions at the moment with a few (slot holders) but certainly nothing set in concrete,” trainer Stephen Marsh said. Velocious will spearhead the Cambridge conditioner’s domestic team while Antrim Coast will bid to remain unbeaten in Australia when he runs at Caulfield. The Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) runner-up produced another top performance to win the Gr.2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) at The Valley and his sights are now set on the Elvis Thurgood Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield. Velocious has already bagged victories in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and Marsh can’t fault the star filly. “She had a week in the paddock after her last win and she has come on really well,” Marsh said. “We took her for an exhibition gallop to Ellerslie and she galloped beautifully. She’s had one gallop this week and she’s going there in great order. “Win, lose or draw she’s had a fantastic campaign and will have a nice spell after this. She won’t have a taxing spring and we’ll be targeting the Kiwi.” Velocious is raced by Albert Bosma’s Go Racing syndication company and they also have stablemate Skyman in the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m). The eight-year-old was a last-start sixth in the Gr.2 Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga and will appreciate the return to middle distance racing. “He gets in well at set weights and penalties, that’s the key, and he had the mile last week and that has brought him on a bit more,” Marsh said. “He’s got a nice draw (two) and he will jump and put himself there, I think he’ll be hard to beat.” The stable’s Trentham team, all to be ridden by Sam Spratt, is completed by last start winner Provence in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m). “She’s got a sticky gate (11) and she’ll get off the speed a bit. Her form has been really good and she’s a beautifully bred mare that deserves a crack at black type,” Marsh said. Meanwhile, Antrim Coast has trained on well since his last-start success and will be in line for another Classic tilt if he runs up to expectations on Saturday. “It looks an even sort of a field and I wouldn’t have thought it has the depth of the Alister Clark,” Marsh said. “He’s got to carry 59kg and has a sticky gate (9), but he’ll go forward to get into a possie and 2400m at Caulfield will suit him better than 2000m at Moonee Valley. “He’s in great order, his work has been very good so we’re happy.” The Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on May 4 will be Antrim Coast’s next target. “It’s gone from A$500,000 to a $1 million this year and it’s in a months’ time so it will be a beautiful race for him,” Marsh said. View the full article

Full Force fitted a formula that vendor Kilgravin Lodge has previously enjoyed racing success with and that process could take them to the highest level this weekend. Eion and Megan Kemp’s Matamata operation retained an interest in the Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard-trained youngster, who will take aim at the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday. “We bought him as a weanling and then reoffered him as a yearling at Karaka. He was originally passed in and Johno rang me later and we got a deal done,” Eion Kemp said. “We kept a piece of him and he’s really gone on and done the job, we’ve been rapt with the results. We do stay in a few if we really like the horse, especially if they look like being an earlier type. “People support us and we’re quite happy to reciprocate in some way.” Originally secured for A$70,000 at the Inglis Sydney Weanling Sale, Full Force has posted a win and three placings, including a third in the Listed Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), from his five appearances. “He was straightforward and pretty settled right from day one, great-natured and good to have around,” Kemp said. Full Force heads to Trentham off the back of a commanding victory last month and has thrived since. “He’s absolutely flying, we’re very happy with him and his win the other day was really dominant and he deserves to have a go at this race,” Benner said. “He hasn’t really put a foot wrong this season and you probably have to forgive his run (two starts ago) at Matamata. “He didn’t get clear running after he got back into a horrible spot and Michael (McNab) was pretty kind on him late. “We put that behind us and he justified his short price at Otaki. The horse (Sergeant Major) he beat there came out and won at Wellington and they’re racing about him so the form around him is good.” The stable will also have two runners at Wanganui on Friday with Titled and O’Riordan to contest the Palamountains Animal Nutrition Handicap (2040m). “It looks a very winnable race for either of them really, there is a little bit of quality in there and Field Of Gold won a Waikato Guineas (Gr.2, 2000m),” Benner said. “It’s not going to be any walk over but Titled has been stakes placed twice and he’s very, very well and so is O’Riordan so we think they will run well. “They are hard to split them, O’Riordan has been up for a little while and we’ll probably see the best of her as a five-year-old. “I would probably lean toward Titled, if he brings his A-game then he’s the horse to beat.” Titled was a winner two runs back at New Plymouth and then finished runner-up in the Masterton Cup (2000m) while O’Riordan ran fourth at Tauherenikau before an unplaced effort in the New Zealand St Leger (2600m). View the full article

Andrew Forsman commenced a big week of racing in winning fashion on both sides of the Tasman. Out of his Cambridge stable, Forsman prepared The Patron Saint to an impressive front-running win at Ruakaka on Wednesday. A promising son of Dissident, The Patron Saint flew his outside barrier draw under Joe Doyle and was never headed in the maiden three-year-old 1600m contest, with 2-1/2 lengths back to race favourite Mister Meaner. “We’d given him a bit of a freshen-up, he was thereabouts last prep, but he was just a bit weak, so we put him aside and he’s come back a lot stronger,” Forsman said. “It was nice to see him do that fresh-up. We hoped to see him win a race this week, then if he could, he could be a candidate for the Championship Stakes (Gr.3, 2100m) on the 20th (of April) at Ellerslie.” After initially establishing his Victorian stable at Macedon Lodge, Forsman moved to Flemington earlier this year, and promising three-year-old Riproar recorded a dominant fresh-up victory for the stable at Geelong on Tuesday. A winner on home soil as a two-year-old, Riproar added a second victory to his Australian record in a Benchmark 64 contest over 1340m, closing strongly under his 60kg impost. “It was good to get him underway again after a long lay-up, after almost six months since he last raced. He didn’t quite hit his straps in the spring, I think it was all a little bit too much, too soon for him,” Forsman said. “He’s come along really well after the break, and it was testing enough track for the distance there at Geelong. “We’ll see how he comes through it, but there are a few Guineas options in the next couple of weeks. There is the Bendigo Guineas over 1400m next Saturday, but we may look to the Mornington Guineas over a mile on the 20th instead.” Another Australian representative will resume on Saturday, with four-year-old Mr Maestro facing a stern task in the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield. The talented son of Savabeel has been successful at Listed and Group Three level across the Tasman, in a career hindered by soundness issues. “He had a tendon injury in the autumn and we gave him a light spring, so now we’re hoping to get some runs into his legs and make plans after that,” Forsman said. “It’s a very good field on Saturday and obviously we didn’t want him to resume in such a strong race, but there weren’t many options and he’s pretty much ready to go. “It’s a matter of lining up and getting the run into him without too many expectations, but he is coming up well and we’re happy. It will be a hard run 1400m, hopefully he can settle back and run on well, and we can press on from there.” Back in New Zealand, the rain forecast for the Wellington region is posing a query for Red Sea, as the impressive Pierata colt readies for the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). A decisive last-start winner over 1200m at Matamata, Red Sea will partner with regular rider Warren Kennedy in an attempt to dethrone all-conquering filly Velocious, among a string of other classy performers. “It’s a big step-up in class, and the rain-affected track is an unknown, he hasn’t really been tried on what may become a Slow to Heavy track,” Forsman said. “The distance is also a query on a big track. “He’s a horse that likes to jump and run, he was better with blinkers on last time, but it’s whether he can run out the 1400m in the track conditions at Trentham.” A Forsman runner that will be undeterred by a downgrade in track conditions is White Noise, who will likely head to Trentham over the Open 1300m event at Pukekohe. The El Roca five-year-old will aim to add to his three black-type victories in the Listed Bramco & Granite Flying Handicap (1400m) under an in-form Masa Hashizume. “I’m probably leaning towards Trentham now with the rain forecasted, a bit of give in the track will help him and the weight he will carry (54.5kg). We’ll have to make a call on Wednesday whether we send him down or not,” Forsman said. “He’s really well, we’ve given him a couple of trials and we’re happy with where he’s at.” Also benefitting from a softening in the surface, Moonlight Magic and Wren will return to Trentham after finishing 6th and 11th in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) last month, this time to contest the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2100m). “They both just got a long way out of their ground in the Oaks,” Forsman said. “Moonlight Magic was probably the better of the two, her last 600m was good and we’ve put the blinkers on her to hopefully sharpen her up. “Wren got a long way back in an awkward spot, and she’ll appreciate the smaller field on Saturday. The rain affected track will help both of them.” Completing Forsman’s contingent will be Koheroa, a lightly-tried son of I Am Invincible attempting to build on a deserved maiden win in early January, which followed a second placing behind subsequent Group Three-winner Certainly. “He’s a nice horse that’s always shown good ability,” he said. “We gave him a break as we always thought he would be better with a bit more time, but he might be a bit of an unknown if the track gets too wet as well. It is a query for him fresh-up. “We just want to test the waters against some of the better ones in his own age group, and he gets a nice chance to do that on Saturday.” Koheroa will contest The Oaks Stud Premier (1200m) with Michael McNab aboard. View the full article

Star five-year-old suffers some scratches in an incident in the Meydan straight but has pulled up fine ahead of a likely Group One Champions Mile tiltView the full article

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

HISA released its inaugural Annual Metrics Report April 3. This report reflects HISA's ongoing commitment to accountability and the progress it has made toward promoting the safety of U.S. Thoroughbred racing's equine and human athletes.View the full article

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