Wandering Eyes

The 27-year-old graduates to the senior jockey ranks after triumphing at the city circuit for boss Tony CruzView the full article

Applications are now open for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Experience Scholarship 2025. Applicants must be recent graduates of the University College Dublin, University of Limerick, The Irish National Stud, CAFRE Enniskillen, or Kildalton Agriculture College. The application period runs until July 15. Scholarships cover airfare, visa expenses, a year-long placement at a Kentucky farm, and wages and housing. The scholarships are made possible by the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation, the Irish National Stud, Springhouse Farm, and Hunter Valley Farm. For more information, or to apply, please visit the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation website. The post Applications For Kentucky Experience Now Open For Irish Equine Students appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Detailed during the 2023 Round Table Conference, The Jockey Club's traceability initiative is scheduled to launch this summer, the organization said in a release early Wednesday. In preparation, the Registry encourages anyone with a digital certificate of foal registration in their account who no longer has possession of the horse to transfer the certificate to the current owner or appropriate certificate manager. “We strongly encourage everyone to log on to Interactive Registration and check that the horses in their accounts are still in their possession,” said Rick Bailey, registrar of The Jockey Club. “Traceability is a priority for the Thoroughbred industry, and The Jockey Club's commitment in this area, demonstrated by this project and others, underscores that significance.” The first phase of the initiative will trigger email prompts to certificate managers of horses that have no racing activity and no Thoroughbred Incentive Program number in the past two years. The initial phase will focus on racetracks and sales companies. “The goal of the traceability initiative is to ensure that every horse's certificate stays with the horse, which is where it belongs,” said Kristin Werner, senior counsel for The Jockey Club. “Whereabouts of registered Thoroughbreds will improve our understanding of where Thoroughbreds go after their racing and breeding careers in addition to supporting aftercare initiatives.” Click here for those looking to find new careers for their Thoroughbreds. Owners with paper certificates of foal registration are also encouraged to file a transfer of ownership with The Jockey Club in preparation for future traceability initiatives for older horses. Click here for the link. The post The Jockey Club Traceability Initiative Moves Forward appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With all due respect to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Kentucky Oaks (G1), the 1 1/16-miles La Troienne (G1) is set to feature the weekend's arguably best pound-for-pound matchup in Juddmonte's Idiomatic and Godolphin's Pretty Mischievous.View the full article

First Mission, beaten a nose by Trademark at Churchill Downs in last fall's Clark Stakes (G2), is favored to avenge that defeat beneath the Twin Spires when he again faces Trademark and eight others in the $750,000 Alysheba Stakes (G2) May 3.View the full article

A long association with a special horse lead Hanna Orting to try her hand in the training ranks, and the Auckland horsewoman captured her first win in the role at Ruakaka on Wednesday. Based out of Pukekohe Park, Orting took out her training license this season and entered the winner’s circle with just her second runner, lightly-tried four-year-old mare Hadid. A daughter of Charm Spirit, Hadid was having her sixth race-day start and first under Orting, and the mare took control of The Homestead Bar and Bistro (1200m) from the outset, and kicked boldly in the straight to fend off the race-favourite in La Parisienne. Orting had hoped for a strong showing from the Tony and Nikki Brown-owned mare, who is a half-sister to Roccia, a winner of five races and a fourth-placegetter in this year’s Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m). “I thought she would go well because she’s been training well, and it was a pretty weak field today,” she said. “I’ll try to find another nice race for her, possibly up at Ruakaka with the good tracks. “I’m good friends with Tony and Nikki’s daughter Sienna, I used to work with her. I got to know the family and got the horse through them.” Originally hailing from Sweden, Orting began her journey in racing in her homeland, before moving out to New Zealand to work for champion trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, alongside her sister Sophia (Nolan). “I got into racing back home in Sweden, when I was about 14 or 15 riding trackwork,” Orting said. “I worked for Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman for eight years, first riding trackwork then I ended up being foreman at the stable. I did a lot of travelling for them, they’ve been very good to me.” At the Cambridge stable, Orting formed a close bond with Group One winner Aegon, and the talented gelding ended up taking her across the globe to Sha Tin and Australia for major races. “I looked after Aegon for about four years, and he’s taken me pretty much around the world. He’s done a lot for me,” she said. “He definitely made me think about having a go at training too, he was a one in a million horse. Hopefully one day I find one like him to train.” Orting still works closely with Sophia and her husband Derek Nolan, who operate their South Auckland-based facility Lilywhites Lodge, specialising in breaking in, pre-training and Ready To Run Sale drafts. Nolan has also been in the winner’s circle as a trainer, with her short career highlighted by multiple-stakes performer Master Brutus. “I lease a few boxes from her, and I train my horses out at their property which works really well. I come into Pukekohe if they need a good gallop, but mainly they are worked at home,” Orting said. “I have three in training at the moment, so hopefully I can get some more horses and then more winners, those are my main goals to start off with.” View the full article

Tuvalu ridden by Fred Kersley wins the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Group 1 winner Tuvalu etched his name into the annals of the Wangoom Handicap (1200m) at Warrnambool, showcasing a blend of audacious riding and strategic training that resonated with racing aficionados. Traversing the track burdened with a hefty 61.5kg, Tuvalu set a new record for the highest weight carried by a Wangoom champion. The blueprint for success commenced with trainer Lindsey Smith’s meticulous preparations, strategically priming the 2022 Toorak Handicap (1600m) champion for his first-up challenge in the esteemed $200,000 race. Jockey Fred Kersley executed the second phase flawlessly, embarking on a daring endeavour to seize and maintain the lead from the onset—an approach fully endorsed by Smith in pre-race discussions. Kersley’s unwavering determination saw him swiftly claim the lead at the 600-metre mark, deftly navigating Tuvalu to the fence before surging three lengths clear upon entering the final turn. 2024 Listed Wangoom Handicap Replay – Tuvalu In the aftermath of their triumph, Kersley lauded Smith’s adept training regimen, acknowledging, “We know his best distance is 1400m to a mile and although he’s a Group 1 winner, he had to give seven kilos to some smart sprinters.” Reflecting on the strategic guidance provided pre-race, Kersley credited form analyst Julian Vallance. “He’s a tough horse. Sure, the rail is the place to be, but he had to do it out of his comfort zone and I didn’t want to hinder his momentum. He’s a tough bugger. “I wanted to keep the momentum up and keep him flowing. It was a master plan by Lindsey, and the ride was okay, but the training performance was better,” Kersley added, underscoring the collaborative effort between horse and trainer. Smith, shedding light on his adapted training approach, revealed, “I’ve been trying to win a good race with Fred as he’s a good-quality rider,” expressing his long-standing ambition to clinch victory in the race since his relocation to Warrnambool five years prior. Looking ahead, Smith outlined Tuvalu’s next venture, indicating a journey to Brisbane for the Winter Carnival, with Chris Munce poised to assume the reins as trainer—an exciting progression in Tuvalu’s illustrious racing career. Horse racing news View the full article

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.View the full article

What South Australian Derby 2024 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 4, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 2500m Status Group 1 Conditions Set Weights | Three-Year-Olds 2023 winner Dunkel (8) | T: Patrick Payne | J: Billy Egan (55kg) Visit Dabble The Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) headlines the second day of the Adelaide Racing Carnival at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon. The time-honoured classic has drawn a capacity field of three-year-olds, all looking to etch themselves into racing folklore. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY 2024 ODDS Online bookmakers are having a hard time framing the 2024 South Australian Derby betting markets, installing Coco Sun as a +450 favourite. The filly holds the call ahead of Warmonger (+500), Bold Soul (+650), Antrim Coast (+750) and Ahuriri (+750). A Samurai Mind (+1500) and Gold Wolf (+1600) are next in the market. SA DERBY 2024 SPEED MAP The speed in the SA Derby is drawn out wide, with Air Assault looking to cross and lead from barrier 13, with Glad You Think So in 15 likely to come across and sit outside throughout. Sunsets will look to use his low draw (3) to sit on the leader’s heels, with horses like Zakouma, Antrim Coast and A Samurai Mind looking to hold a midfield spot. Market fancies Coco Sun, Bold Soul, Warmonger and Ahuriri will be making their charges late. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 South Australian Derby. SA DEBRY 2024 PREVIEW & FORM Bold Soul put in a ripping Derby trial when closing late to claim the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) on April 27. Having won the Listed Tasmanian Derby (2200m) three runs ago, the step up to the 2500m looks to be no issue. Jake Noonan will likely have Bold Soul swinging wide on the home turn, but this girl has a strong finish for a stayer and looks the one to beat in the 2024 SA Derby. Despite being rolled as favourite by rival Gold Wolf at Caulfield last time out, Antrim Coast has clearly been aimed towards this race ever since running second behind Orchestral in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). He will gain every chance to see out the 2500m having drawn barrier six under Mick Dee, and with a sit on the speed throughout, Antrim Coast will look to open up his rivals early in the home straight and has the ability to fend off his rivals. Warmonger settled a mile off the speed in the Chairman’s Stakes but was flying late to finish fifth, beaten by a length. The three-year-old gelding does get back in his races, but the 2500m should give him a chance to build his revs up in the home straight. The way he hit the line last time out suggests he should have no issue seeing out the trip; he just needs to be within striking distance when turning for home. Outovstock is another Kiwi on the rise and looks the best play at odds, while Coco Sun and Ahuriri have to be respected based on recent performances. 2024 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY SELECTIONS & BEST BETS Selections: 4 BOLD SOUL 1 ANTRIM COAST 7 WARMONGER 8 OUTOVSTOCK $100 betting strategy $100 win #4 Bold Soul @ +650 with Bet365 2024 South Australian Derby Final Field 1. Antrim Coast (6) T: Stephen Marsh J: Michael Dee W: 56.5kg F: 21208 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Roc De Cambes (NZ) Dam: Coasting (NZ) +750 +190 2. Sunsets (3) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Jacob Opperman W: 56.5kg F: 8550x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Waterloo Sunset +2600 +550 3. Air Assault (13) T: Andrew Gluyas J: Jason Holder W: 56.5kg F: 31114 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Justify (USA) Dam: Elegant Eagle (NZ) +1800 +400 4. Bold Soul (12) T: Patrick Payne J: Jake Noonan W: 56.5kg F: 13×11 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Embellish (NZ) Dam: Twin Soul (IRE) +600 +150 5. Gold Wolf (1) T: David & Coral Feek J: Neil Farley W: 56.5kg F: 17243 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tivaci Dam: Gold Spice (NZ) +1600 +380 6. Glad You Think So (15) T: John Sargent J: Blake Shinn W: 56.5kg F: 37603 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Gladwell +1700 +400 7. Warmonger (14) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Damian Lane W: 56.5kg F: 526×6 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: War Decree (USA) Dam: Princess Sapphire (NZ) +500 +125 8. Outovstock (18) T: Chad Ormsby J: Opie Bosson W: 56.5kg F: 12144 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Orphea +2200 +500 9. A Samurai Mind (5) T: Dan Clarken & Oops MacGillivray J: Lachlan Neindorf W: 56.5kg F: 2141 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Shamus Award Dam: Mo Femme +1400 +340 10. Shinjuku (5) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Todd Pannell W: 56.5kg F: 7811x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tarzino (NZ) Dam: Singa Songa +3000 +650 11. Just Berrilliant (7) T: Ricky Maund J: Jeffrey Maund W: 56.5kg F: 216 Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Justify (USA) Dam: Berrimilla +3000 +650 12. Tulsa King (17) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Jake Toeroek W: 56.5kg F: 4212x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Kermadec (NZ) Dam: Alqwah (IRE) +2500 +550 13. Steel Blaze (8) T: Brett Lazzarini J: Dom Tourneur W: 56.5kg F: 68991 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Real Steel (JPN) Dam: Aliyana Tilde +6600 +1400 14. Warialda Warrior (16) T: John Ramsey J: Darryl McLellan W: 56.5kg F: 8712x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN) Dam: Romance Writer (NZ) +5000 +1000 15. Coco Sun (10) T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy J: Jamie Kah W: 54.5kg F: 311×5 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: The Autumn Sun Dam: Miss Hufflepuff +380 -105.26 16. Ahuriri (11) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 54.5kg F: 18216 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Almanzor (FR) Dam: Mackenzie Kate (NZ) +700 +180 17 (1E). Zakouma (4) T: Pat Carey & Harris Walker J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 4226x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Crowded House (GB) Dam: Dar Es Salaam (NZ) +9000 +1900 18 (2E). Maputo (19) T: Maputo J: Rhys McLeod W: 56.5kg F: 56189 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Crowded House (GB) Dam: Buyback +8000 +1700 19 (3E). Just Explosive (9) T: Simon Zahra J: TBC W: 56.5kg F: 493×3 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Preferment (NZ) Dam: Pyrotechnics +20000 +5000 Horse racing tips View the full article

Michael Freedman has been hoping for a chance to have Panic (NZ) (Time Test) ridden with cover, but he is unlikely to get it this weekend after the horse drew the second outside gate in the Gr.3 Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m). Panic raced outside the leader to post a fighting win in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) at Randwick last start and may have to adopt similar tactics in Saturday’s Group Three race after landing barrier 19 in the field of 16 plus four reserves. “I’d have loved to give him the opportunity to be ridden with some cover,” Freedman said. “While he sat outside the leader the other day and won, he is potentially a better horse when he can get a back to follow. “But if he ran well, or better still could win it, we might have a look at a race like the Fred Best (Classic) up in Brisbane for him.” Panic is unbeaten in two runs this campaign, coming from midfield to beat the older horses first-up at Wyong before making a successful leap into stakes company last start. Freedman nominated the Hawkesbury Guineas (1400m) as a target after Panic’s Sydney autumn carnival win and said the three-year-old had continued to please him. “When they win four from six, they’re obviously a good, genuine horse,” he said. “He’s getting up in the grades a bit now, but Saturday looks a logical target.” With regular jockey Tommy Berry in Brisbane to ride stablemate Ducasse in the Gr.2 Queensland Guineas (1600m), Rachel King has picked up the mount. The Hawkesbury Guineas has attracted a strong field including progressive John O’Shea-trained colt Schwarz and consistent Tulloch Lodge performer Butch Cassidy, who was beaten less than a length when fourth in the Golden Rose last spring. View the full article

I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) will head to Brisbane early next week ahead of his first Group One target over the local carnival. Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman’s star gelding jumped out at Pakenham on Tuesday after finishing third in the Gr.1 T.J. Smith Stakes at Randwick (1200m) last month. “Nice piece of work, he was just having a tick-over (trial), it’s five or six weeks between runs from his last run in Sydney to his next run in Brisbane on the 18th (May) so we just took the opportunity to have a half-mile trial,” Moody said. “He did it all nicely, his action was good, he was good in the wind and he presented very well post-trial, which was the more pleasing thing.” I Wish I Win’s first Queensland target is the Gr.1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m), for which he is favourite with most bookmakers in futures markets. It is then expected the lightly raced five-year-old will press on to contest the Gr.1 Stradbroke (1400m) on June 15. “He’ll do another piece of work here next Tuesday and then he’ll probably get on a plane next Tuesday afternoon and fly up to Brisbane along with his stablemate Chain Of Lightning and, all being well, they’ll both run in the Doomben 10,000,” Moody said. View the full article

Jo Rathbone will be one of several Central Districts trainers heading to Te Rapa for the first Northern jumps meeting of the season on Saturday. The Wanganui horsewoman has engaged progressive steeplechaser Torque Time for the Ken & Roger Browne Memorial (3900m), after the eight-year-old finished second behind Afterallthistime at Hawera a fortnight ago. “I thought it was a good run for him first-up over the jumps this year, and hopefully he’ll be fitter and tougher for Saturday,” Rathbone said. “I’d expect him to go another good race.” The son of Guillotine will be partnered by Irishman Dylan Mcdonagh, who decreases his weight impost to 65.5kg, while well-performed jumper Raucous sits at the top of the book with 70.5kg. Rathbone had previously earmarked the Manawatu Steeplechase (2000m) for Torque Time on May 25, and last year’s winner Des De Jeu also took his next step towards the Trentham feature with a 2000m trial at Waverley on Tuesday. “He’ll have a run in the steeplechase at Wanganui next week, and then he’ll go onto the Manawatu Steeplechase from there,” Rathbone said. Also appearing at the trials was lightly-tried four-year-old Mr Twinkletoes, a soft-track specialist that was successful twice in his last campaign from three appearances. “He’s just looking for a wet track, so we’ll wait for a bit of rain and he’ll be ready to go, but he seems to be coming up nicely,” Rathbone said. View the full article

Dual Group One winner La Crique looked to be near her brilliant best at the Te Awamutu trials on Tuesday, with a trip to Queensland on the cards. A long-standing foot issue, alongside unfavourable track conditions, has plagued another season for the talented mare with just four starts under her belt, however she still managed to add a second career Group One in the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in late February. La Crique’s trainers Katrina and Simon Alexander were dealt with another blow when being forced to late-scratch her as hot-favourite for the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) in March, but the couple remained positive with hopes of heading to the Queensland Winter Carnival with their stable star. The daughter of Vadamos took a positive step in that direction when effortlessly striding into second in her 1150m heat behind Dusty Road, after settling worse than midfield under Matthew Cameron. “She’s really thriving, with a bit of age on her we have to be cautious that she doesn’t get away on us fitness-wise which is why we chose to give her a trial,” Katrina Alexander said. “We were stuck between trying to keep her fresh with the goal of going to Rotorua and needing a bit of a hit-out in company, so I didn’t want her going out there and doing too much. “Matt didn’t ask a lot of her, she had drawn quite wide so even though she jumped away well, she would’ve been parked out so he’s just eased her and she’s relaxed and come home strong. We were very pleased. “He said she felt super and he couldn’t fault her, so that was what we wanted to achieve.” Alexander indicated the mare’s final domestic appearance for the season would likely be in the Gr.3 Rotorua Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park next Saturday (May 11), provided the track is to suit. “That’s all there is left for her really in New Zealand, keeping in mind that we don’t want to be getting into the depths of winter on our tracks,” she said. “She’ll only run there if the track is reasonable, which is a little bit of a gamble at this time of the year, so hopefully we get a good May weatherwise. All going well, coming through there, we will look at Brisbane options for her.” Alexander has earmarked a weight-for-age fillies and mares’ mile on June 8 at Eagle Farm as a potential kick-off point, with further options available through the remainder of the carnival. “That seems like a logical kicking off point, and hopefully from there we can string a few races together at that time of the year,” she said. “We know what we’re dealing with now, and when this horse is right, she is just super and as we know her to be. When she’s not, she lets us know so we just have to do what she allows us too.” As the mare nears the end of her five-year-old season in a career spanning just 18 starts, albeit many of these in top company, Alexander is mindful of the time La Crique has left on the track. “She’s got another birthday coming up shortly, so how much time we have left with her is always in the back of our minds,” she said. “I know she’s got another prep in her and it would be nice to get some Australian black-type if possible, and because she’s had such a patchy season she really hasn’t had a lot of racing under her belt. “Hopefully we can get her over there for her owners who have been very patient, the horse deserves to be rewarded with something nice in Australia to add to her pedigree page for whenever the broodmare paddock comes for her.” View the full article

Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong will again target a black-type feature on their home track on Saturday with a pair of contrasting juvenile contenders. The Riccarton trainers will be represented in the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) by Rose Of Dublin and Lil Zena, who boast similar form lines but are chalk and cheese in appearance. “They are totally different types and Rose Of Dublin is quite leggy and probably not your typical two-year-old type,” Furlong said. “Lil Zena is a little stockier and carries a little more natural muscle.” The pair have gone head-to-head in their last two appearances with Lil Zena having the upper hand, finishing third in both Riccarton starts including most recently in the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) with Rose Of Dublin fourth on both occasions. “They have both been really good and need a bit more ground, which they’ll finally get this weekend and we’ve been very happy with them,” Furlong said. “Obviously they will be better three-year-olds, but they are doing everything asked of them now, which has been a bonus. “It will be nice to see both of them get out of the barrier a little cleaner, although Lil Zena had a fair excuse last start with a horse next to her playing up a couple of times. “We would love to see them put themselves in the race a bit more. They are pretty even and hard to split.” Lil Zena is a daughter of U S Navy Flag and a prior association with her family led the filly to the stable of Kennedy and Furlong. “We trained Lil Zena’s mother Zentessa and she was bred by Gareth Downey on behalf of Valachi Downs so that’s how we came about her,” Furlong said. A sister by Zed to the Group One-performed Chase, Zentessa won four races up to 1800m and placed in two editions of the Listed Spring Classic (2000m). “Rose Of Dublin was passed in at Karaka through Little Avondale Stud’s draft and (breeder) Christopher Grace kept a share in her and we took her home,” Furlong said. “Sam (Williams) said come and have a look at this one and we liked her, Christopher was happy to stay in and keep a quarter share which was brilliant and it’s great to have him involved.” By Per Incanto, Rose Of Dublin is from a well-performed Grace family that features the two-time Group One-winning Savabeel mare Shillelagh. “Both fillies will go to the paddock after this so they can have a good break ahead of their three-year-old seasons,” Furlong said. Meanwhile, the stable is hoping the genuine Kikimora can add to her two-win record when she steps out on Thursday in the Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m) on the synthetic track. “She is very consistent and had drawn wide at Timaru (last week) so there was no point going there,” Furlong said. “She doesn’t mind the poly and has drawn well this time so hopefully she does the business.” The daughter of Shamexpress, who placed in last season’s Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m), was a sound last-start third at Ashburton. View the full article

What Wagga Gold Cup Day Where Murrumbidgee Turf Club – Travers St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 When Friday, May 3, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing continues at Wagga on Friday afternoon with the $200,000 Wagga Gold Cup (2000m) headlining a bumper eight-race program. The rail remains in the true position for back-to-back meetings, and with the forecast promising more sunny skies, the surface should maintain its Good 4 rating. The action is set to get underway at 12:25pm AEST. Wagga Gold Cup: Cliff House Cliff House is searching for a hat-trick of wins after giving his rivals a galloping lesson in the Gundagai Cup (1800m) at Wagga on April 8. The Tim Donnelly-trained gelding relished the Heavy 8 conditions, circling his rivals to score a dominant 4.5-length victory. Getting back on top of the ground should be no issue for the son of Starcraft, and although he may be the last one mounting a challenge from the rear of the field, watch for Cliff House to explode when asked for the ultimate effort by Danny Beasley. Wagga Gold Cup Race 7 – #11 Cliff House (14) 5yo Gelding | T: Tim Donnelly | J: Danny Beasley (54kg) Bet with PlayUp Best Bet at Wagga: Joey D’or Joey D’or broke his maiden in dominant fashion at Orange on April 19 and made every post a winner over the 1010m journey, pounding away to score by two lengths. This will prove a true test of stamina over the 1200m with plenty of speed engaged to his inside; however, leave it in the capable hands of Rachel King to launch across from stall nine, giving Joey D’or every chance to secure back-to-back victories. Best Bet Race 3 – #1 Joey D’or (9) 3yo Gelding | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Rachel King (60.5kg) Bet with Unibet Next Best at Wagga: Cruizingdafield The Scott Collings barn may have picked up a smart one as Cruzingdafield returns after a 652-day spell. The daughter of Deep Field only had two starts for former trainer Mark Newnham, including a gritty win on the Kensington circuit at Randwick last time out. She has since suffered a setback, keeping her away from the races, but based on her trial at Canberra on April 12, Cruizingdafield looks prepared for a first-up assault. Next Best Race 8 – #2 Cruizingdafield (4) 4yo Mare | T: Scott Collings | J: Nick Heywood (58.5kg) Bet with Neds Best Value at Wagga: Mickey’s Medal Mickey’s Medal was tested in the Listed Canberra Guineas (1400m) on March 10 and never shirked the task despite being outclassed. The gelding by Brave Smash continued to whack away behind the likes of Xidaki and Port Lockroy, managing to finish mid-field 2.5 lengths away. He’s shown plenty of promise for the Annabel Neasham barn, and although barrier 12 is a sticky one for apprentice Angus Villiers to overcome, the each-way odds with online bookmakers make Mickey’s Medal a terrific play in the MTC Guineas (1600m). Best Value Race 6 – #5 Mickey’s Medal (12) 3yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Angus Villiers (a1.5kg) (57.5kg) Bet with Bet365 Wagga Gold Cup Day quaddie tips – 3/5/2024 Wagga quadrella selections Friday, May 3, 2024 1-2-4-6-7-11-12 1-2-5-6-10-11 2-3-4-5-7-11 2 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Warrnambool Racing Club has been in operation since 1847 and continues to be the heart of the Victorian country racing scene since its inception. Affectionately known as ‘The Bool’, Warrnambool Racecourse is the home of the Australian steeplechase racing – including the Grand Annual Steeplechase every year during the May Racing Carnival, producing a week filled with Victoria’s best equine talent on display. The sensational week of racing isn’t just about the hurdlers stepping out to shine, they also hold other features – including the Warrnambool Cup (2350m) gaining a boost in prizemoney to $250,000, and the Wangoom Handicap (1200m) for the sprinters. Not only is Warrnambool Racing Club a staple of Victorian racing for racegoers, but all participants in the industry, with many trainers schooling their gallopers at Warrnambool, and providing consistent barrier trials throughout every calendar season. The usage of Warrnambool’s facilities has only grown throughout the years, and since undergoing track renovations in the year 2000, it’s allowed the country circuit to hold upwards of 15 meetings every year. Warnambool horse racing news With so many horse racing meetings and jump-outs taking place at Warrnambool, our dedicated team of writers here at HorseBetting.com.au are consistently keeping readers up to date with all the news coming out of Victorian country racing. Here is the latest Warrnambool racing news: Rolls set for Warrnambool Cup defence Australia horse racing news 6 hours ago Having saluted on Day of the Warrnambool May Carnival, the Maddie Raymond-trained Rolls will back up on Day 3 to … Read More Leaderboard claims maiden hurdle success at Warrnambool Australia horse racing news 1 day ago The Kiwis hit early on the opening day of Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival, with the Mark Walker-trained Leaderboard winning the … Read More Grand Promenade suffers fatal fall at Warrnambool Australia horse racing news 1 month ago Tragedy struck at Warrnambool on Monday as Grand Promenade, a two-time Melbourne Cup contender, was euthanised following a fall during … Read More Campbell Rawiller suffers nasty injury after Warrnambool fall Australia horse racing news 2 months ago Young gun Campbell Rawiller has suffered a suspected broken collarbone after falling from his mount Teofilo Star in the opening … Read More Racing Victoria announce 2024 Jumps Racing Program Australia horse racing news 4 months ago Racing Victoria (RV) has officially unveiled the schedule for the upcoming 2024 jumps racing season, closely resembling the successful 2023 … Read More Ritchie returns to Warrnambool in search of Jericho Cup triumph Australia horse racing news 5 months ago Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie has crossed the Tasman for a second tilt at the Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool on … Read More Aaron Kuru with strong book of rides at Te Rapa New Zealand horse racing news 11 months ago Expat Kiwi Aaron Kuru will once again return to his homeland this weekend to bolster the jumps jockey ranks at … Read More Punt Drunk: The ‘Bool is that seriously bloody good! Australia horse racing news 12 months ago The team at Punt Drunk headed down to Warrnambool for the massive three-day spectacle at the ‘Bool. Check out their … Read More Rolls relishes quick back-up to claim Warrnambool Cup Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Maddie Raymond and Harry Grace have combined to take out their maiden Listed Warrnambool Cup victory, with Rolls getting the … Read More Rockstar Ronnie claims Grand Annual Steeplechase Australia horse racing news 12 months ago All eyes were on Stern Idol in the 2023 Grand Annual, but it was the stablemate, Rockstar Ronnie who reigned … Read More Warnambool horse track tips Throughout the season our expert tipsters at HorseBetting.com.au will do their best to find you all the best bets and quaddie numbers – particularly during the May Racing Carnival. Check out all the latest Warrnambool horse racing tips: Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 6 hours ago Five thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia today. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on May … Read More Warrnambool free racing preview & betting tips | May 2, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 23 hours ago The Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) headlines the final day of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 30, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 1 day ago Four thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia today. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on April … Read More Warrnambool Wednesday races betting tips | May 1, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 days ago Day 2 of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is headlined by the Listed Wangoom Handicap. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview … Read More Warrnambool races betting tips & best odds | Tuesday, April 30 Horse Racing Tips 2 days ago The 2024 Warrnambool May Racing Carnival commences on Tuesday with a stacked 10-race meeting. HorseBetting.com.au brings you free tips and … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 25, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 1 month ago Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | March 25 Horse Racing Tips 1 month ago Racing returns to Warrnambool on Monday afternoon, where a nine-race program is scheduled. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview & best … Read More Today’s free horse racing tips & top odds | March 12, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool Tuesday racing preview & quaddie tips | March 12 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Racing returns to Warrnambool Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and quaddie … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 7, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 4 months ago Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Warrnambool racecourse address & how to get there Warrnambool Racecourse is located at 2-64 Grafton Road, Warrnambool, VIC, 3280 and is approximately 260km from the Melbourne CBD. Located to the south-west of the Melbourne city centre towards the coast, Warrnambool Racecourse isn’t the easiest horse racing track to navigate your way to, so unless you’re local it’s best to be prepared with a plan of action. If you’re travelling from Melbourne you need to travel via the Princes Highway or Hamilton Highway, which usually takes three hours. However, if you’d prefer to take a more scenic route, you can utilize the Great Ocean Road, which adds an extra three hours to your journey. If you’d rather not drive to Warrnambool from the city, public transport is available at Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station. From there, you simply need to make your way to the course proper, with buses regularly scheduled to arrive at Koroit St Interchange or Warrnambool College, both of which are short walks to the track. Warnambool race course dimensions, barriers, starting points Warrnambool Racecourse is known as on of the more expansive circuits in Victorian racing, with a circumference of 2066m and a home straight of 305 metres, usually allowing for all participants to get their chance. The barrier guide gives tremendous details on where some of the key starting positions are, for example: The 1400m and 1700m starting points both disengage from a chute position, with maximum field sizes of 16 throughout the entire track. Meanwhile, the 1000m-1300m starting points all have only one turn before veering into the home straight. While the staying trips over the 2000m, 2200m, and 2350m all start on the home straight. Major races held at Warnambool The beginning of May is a horse racing pundits dream, with the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival a ‘must attend’ event on the horse racing calendar. The Grand Annual Steeplechase has been a tradition since 1872 and continues to provide the main target for jumps horses in Australia, with the likes of Gold Medal (2021, 2018), Regina Coeli (2017, 2015), Al Garhood (2011, 2010) and Hibernian Prince (2002, 2001) winning the race on two occasions in recent years. The Warrnambool Cup (2350m) and Wangoom Handicap (1200m) are steeped in their own respective history, usually produce capacity fields, and provide a terrific appetizer to Australia’s most historic hurdle race. The Warrnambool Racing Club has recently introduced a $304,000 staying feature on the flat course around Brierly Paddock known as the Jericho Cup (4600m), dedicated to the heroic Light Horsemen and their horses, The Walers, for their deeds in the Middle East from 1914-1919. The Jericho Cup takes place on the fourth Sunday after the Melbourne Cup and entry is free for all veterans in attendance. How to bet on Warnambool races Australia’s top online bookmakers provide the best options for betting on Warrnambool races and racing across the nation. Online betting sites give punters all the best promotional offers and consistently suit your needs in regards to form analysis and best available prices for any given runner, even those at Warnambool. Whether it be for race-day or futures markets, you can jump on board with any of the following bookmakers and check out our reviews to see what suits your needs. Bet365 (bet365 racing review), Ladbrokes (Ladbrokes racing review), and Unibet (Unibet racing review) are just some of the best available options, with most App available on Android and iOS smartphones. If you’d rather bet in person, make sure you check out the betting ring at Warrnambool Racecourse, with all your local bookies likely to be represented to go along with regular TAB facilities. View the full article

Torque Time will contest the Ken & Roger Browne Memorial (3900m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Race Images Jo Rathbone will be one of several Central Districts trainers heading to Te Rapa for the first Northern jumps meeting of the season on Saturday. The Wanganui horsewoman has engaged progressive steeplechaser Torque Time for the Ken & Roger Browne Memorial (3900m), after the eight-year-old finished second behind Afterallthistime at Hawera a fortnight ago. “I thought it was a good run for him first-up over the jumps this year, and hopefully he’ll be fitter and tougher for Saturday,” Rathbone said. “I’d expect him to go another good race.” The son of Guillotine will be partnered by Irishman Dylan Mcdonagh, who decreases his weight impost to 65.5kg, while well-performed jumper Raucous sits at the top of the book with 70.5kg. Rathbone had previously earmarked the Manawatu Steeplechase (2000m) for Torque Time on May 25, and last year’s winner Des De Jeu also took his next step towards the Trentham feature with a 2000m trial at Waverley on Tuesday. “He’ll have a run in the steeplechase at Wanganui next week, and then he’ll go onto the Manawatu Steeplechase from there,” Rathbone said. Also appearing at the trials was lightly-tried four-year-old Mr Twinkletoes, a soft-track specialist that was successful twice in his last campaign from three appearances. “He’s just looking for a wet track, so we’ll wait for a bit of rain and he’ll be ready to go, but he seems to be coming up nicely,” Rathbone said. Horse racing news View the full article

Talented mare La Crique dashes to a second Group One victory in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Dual Group One winner La Crique looked to be near her brilliant best at the Te Awamutu trials on Tuesday, with a trip to Queensland on the cards. A long-standing foot issue, alongside unfavourable track conditions, has plagued another season for the talented mare with just four starts under her belt, however she still managed to add a second career Group One in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) in late February. La Crique’s trainers Katrina and Simon Alexander were dealt with another blow when being forced to late-scratch her as hot-favourite for the Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) in March, but the couple remained positive with hopes of heading to the Queensland Winter Carnival with their stable star. The daughter of Vadamos took a positive step in that direction when effortlessly striding into second in her 1150m heat behind Dusty Road, after settling worse than midfield under Matthew Cameron. “She’s really thriving, with a bit of age on her we have to be cautious that she doesn’t get away on us fitness-wise which is why we chose to give her a trial,” Katrina Alexander said. “We were stuck between trying to keep her fresh with the goal of going to Rotorua and needing a bit of a hit-out in company, so I didn’t want her going out there and doing too much. “Matt didn’t ask a lot of her, she had drawn quite wide so even though she jumped away well, she would’ve been parked out so he’s just eased her and she’s relaxed and come home strong. We were very pleased. “He said she felt super and he couldn’t fault her, so that was what we wanted to achieve.” Alexander indicated the mare’s final domestic appearance for the season would likely be in the Group 3 Rotorua Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park next Saturday (May 11), provided the track is to suit. “That’s all there is left for her really in New Zealand, keeping in mind that we don’t want to be getting into the depths of winter on our tracks,” she said. “She’ll only run there if the track is reasonable, which is a little bit of a gamble at this time of the year, so hopefully we get a good May weatherwise. All going well, coming through there, we will look at Brisbane options for her.” Alexander has earmarked a weight-for-age fillies and mares’ mile on June 8 at Eagle Farm as a potential kick-off point, with further options available through the remainder of the carnival. “That seems like a logical kicking off point, and hopefully from there we can string a few races together at that time of the year,” she said. “We know what we’re dealing with now, and when this horse is right, she is just super and as we know her to be. When she’s not, she lets us know so we just have to do what she allows us too.” As the mare nears the end of her five-year-old season in a career spanning just 18 starts, albeit many of these in top company, Alexander is mindful of the time La Crique has left on the track. “She’s got another birthday coming up shortly, so how much time we have left with her is always in the back of our minds,” she said. “I know she’s got another prep in her and it would be nice to get some Australian black-type if possible, and because she’s had such a patchy season she really hasn’t had a lot of racing under her belt. “Hopefully we can get her over there for her owners who have been very patient, the horse deserves to be rewarded with something nice in Australia to add to her pedigree page for whenever the broodmare paddock comes for her.” Horse racing news View the full article

Babylon Berlin winning at Te Rapa in November. Photo: Race Images Plans for Babylon Berlin are yet to be locked in, but a trip to Australia is high on the wish list for the top-quality sprinter. The multiple Group-winning daughter of All Too Hard hasn’t raced since she finished out of the money in the Group 1 Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day, after which she underwent a wind operation. The Ben and Ryan Foote-trained mare, who is tentatively booked to cross the Tasman later this month, took a pleasing step toward a return to competition on Tuesday when she was untouched to win her open heat over 850m at the Te Awamutu trials. “I was pretty certain that everything was back to normal, so I expected that,” said Ben Foote, who shares in the ownership of the six-year-old. “It was a bit of a relief of course, but I certainly thought she was back to her old self. She just stretched her legs for the last 100m or so and had a good blow.” Babylon Berlin showed her customary gate speed to make the running and lengthened stride the run home for rider Courtney Barnes to coast home by 4.5 lengths. “I’m not sure if she will have another trial or race here before she goes to Australia,” Foote said. “She has got a booking on the flight to Brisbane on May 25 so we might go there, but nothing has been set in stone just yet.” Babylon Berlin has won eight of her 27 starts, including Group Three successes in the Concorde Handicap (1200m), King’s Plate (1200m) and Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and a brace of Listed wins. The only missing credit on her resume is a Group One victory after placings at the top level in the Telegraph (1200m), twice in the Railway (1200m) and BCD Sprint (1400m). Horse racing news View the full article

With three Group 1s, Auckland’s Premier Meeting at Alexandra Park on Friday, May 3 promises to be a beauty. Included in the night’s action will be the Dawson Harford NZ Messenger, the Breckon Farms Young Guns Cardigan Bay Stakes and the Peter Breckon Memorial National Trot, all worth $110,000. So to help keep you updated we have produced a special lift-out with articles, selections and more. You can see it here View the full article

Riccarton trainers Shane Kennedy & Anna Furlong will have two chances in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m). Photo: Race Images South Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong will again target a black-type feature on their home track on Saturday with a pair of contrasting juvenile contenders. The Riccarton trainers will be represented in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) by Rose Of Dublin and Lil Zena, who boast similar form lines but are chalk and cheese in appearance. “They are totally different types and Rose Of Dublin is quite leggy and probably not your typical two-year-old type,” Furlong said. “Lil Zena is a little stockier and carries a little more natural muscle.” The pair have gone head-to-head in their last two appearances with Lil Zena having the upper hand, finishing third in both Riccarton starts including most recently in the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) with Rose Of Dublin fourth on both occasions. “They have both been really good and need a bit more ground, which they’ll finally get this weekend and we’ve been very happy with them,” Furlong said. “Obviously they will be better three-year-olds, but they are doing everything asked of them now, which has been a bonus. “It will be nice to see both of them get out of the barrier a little cleaner, although Lil Zena had a fair excuse last start with a horse next to her playing up a couple of times. “We would love to see them put themselves in the race a bit more. They are pretty even and hard to split.” Lil Zena is a daughter of U S Navy Flag and a prior association with her family led the filly to the stable of Kennedy and Furlong. “We trained Lil Zena’s mother Zentessa and she was bred by Gareth Downey on behalf of Valachi Downs so that’s how we came about her,” Furlong said. A sister by Zed to the Group One-performed Chase, Zentessa won four races up to 1800m and placed in two editions of the Listed Spring Classic (2000m). “Rose Of Dublin was passed in at Karaka through Little Avondale Stud’s draft and (breeder) Christopher Grace kept a share in her and we took her home,” Furlong said. “Sam (Williams) said come and have a look at this one and we liked her, Christopher was happy to stay in and keep a quarter share which was brilliant and it’s great to have him involved.” By Per Incanto, Rose Of Dublin is from a well-performed Grace family that features the two-time Group One-winning Savabeel mare Shillelagh. “Both fillies will go to the paddock after this so they can have a good break ahead of their three-year-old seasons,” Furlong said. Meanwhile, the stable is hoping the genuine Kikimora can add to her two-win record when she steps out on Thursday in the Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1400m) on the synthetic track. “She is very consistent and had drawn wide at Timaru (last week) so there was no point going there,” Furlong said. “She doesn’t mind the poly and has drawn well this time so hopefully she does the business.” The daughter of Shamexpress, who placed in last season’s Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m), was a sound last-start third at Ashburton. Horse racing news View the full article

Plans for Babylon Berlin are yet to be locked in, but a trip to Australia is high on the wish list for the top-quality sprinter. The multiple Group-winning daughter of All Too Hard hasn’t raced since she finished out of the money in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day, after which she underwent a wind operation. The Ben and Ryan Foote-trained mare, who is tentatively booked to cross the Tasman later this month, took a pleasing step toward a return to competition on Tuesday when she was untouched to win her open heat over 850m at the Te Awamutu trials. “I was pretty certain that everything was back to normal, so I expected that,” said Ben Foote, who shares in the ownership of the six-year-old. “It was a bit of a relief of course, but I certainly thought she was back to her old self. She just stretched her legs for the last 100m or so and had a good blow.” Babylon Berlin showed her customary gate speed to make the running and lengthened stride the run home for rider Courtney Barnes to coast home by four and a-half lengths. “I’m not sure if she will have another trial or race here before she goes to Australia,” Foote said. “She has got a booking on the flight to Brisbane on May 25 so we might go there, but nothing has been set in stone just yet.” Babylon Berlin has won eight of her 27 starts, including Group Three successes in the Concorde Handicap (1200m), King’s Plate (1200m) and Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and a brace of Listed wins. The only missing credit on her resume is a Group One victory after placings at the top level in the Telegraph (1200m), twice in the Railway (1200m) and BCD Sprint (1400m). Meanwhile, Babylon Berlin’s progressive stablemate The Odyssey is still on a break after a lucrative spring and summer campaign. The Zacinto four-year-old broke his maiden at Rotorua in October and added two wins at Te Rapa before success in the inaugural $350,000 Remutaka Classic (2100m) at Trentham. “He will be back in work in two weeks, I didn’t want to bring him up too early,” Foote said. “He was always a horse that was going to take a bit of time, his mum (Macavelli Miss) won the Thorndon (Gr.1, 1600m) as a five-year-old. “We’ve got a few targets in the spring for him, the Counties Cup (Gr.3, 2100m), Wanganui Cup (Listed, 2040m), Waikato Cup (Gr.3, 2400m), Manawatu Cup (Gr.3, 2300m) are some of the races we can try and get him in with lighter weights. “It depends how he comes up, we could also look at the Livamol (Gr.1, 2040m) but he’s a long way from that yet but you never know.” The Odyssey’s stake earnings of more than $240,000 from nine starts is also a welcome reflection of the increased stake money that has been injected into the industry. “One thing I’ve never really worried about is the trainers’ percentage every fortnight, but now it makes a difference and certainly a lot better than any time during my career,” Foote said. View the full article

Rolls ridden by Harry Grace wins at Warrnambool on Tuesday. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) After securing his first victory since claiming the 2023 Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) by winning a 1700-metre handicap at the same track on Tuesday, a race where he finished runner-up last year, the Maddie Raymond-trained Rolls is now set to pursue back-to-back wins in the Cup as he lines up again on Thursday. The seven-year-old gelding aims to emulate Hissing Sid’s feat in 2010 by winning the Listed event in consecutive years. Raymond expressed confidence in Rolls’ ability to perform well in quick succession “He has always run really well off a back-up and we’ve followed a very similar preparation,” Raymond told Racing.com post-race. “He’s had three runs but his rating has jumped up considerably last preparation, so it’s been a little bit tricky placing him. “But I am happy I have got the runs into him I need to, to have him on song. And I think he’s going as good as he was last year.” Rolls is currently a +900 chance for the Warrnambool Cup with online bookmakers. Horse racing news View the full article

SA Derby hopeful Gold Wolf. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Mornington-based trainers David and Coral Feek are gearing up to send out just their second ever Group 1 runner as Gold Wolf takes on Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. After securing a victory in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield on April 6, the son of Tivaci skipped the Listed VRC St Leger (2800m) at Flemington last week. “We were happy to keep the horse to 2500 metres and the way that race ended up panning out I was really pleased that we didn’t run as it turned into a sit and sprint,” David Feek said. “Despite it being 2800 metres, in my opinion, it didn’t look like a true staying contest. The horse is very, very fit.” “We’re happy with him but in the back of my mind, was that a peak performance winning the Galilee Series Final? “There are no negatives, but I haven’t seen any obvious improvement. “His coat is starting to become a bit wintry, but all the other checklists that we do, we’re ticking those boxes. “He’s probably plateaued for the preparation and hopefully that is enough to be competitive.” Horse racing news View the full article

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