Wandering Eyes

Lekvarte (NZ) (Reliable Man) has already surprised her trainer once this campaign and Joe Pride is hoping she can take that to a whole new level by bowing out of racing as a Group One winner. The six-year-old will be auctioned as a breeding prospect at the upcoming Chairman’s Sale and Saturday’s Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick will be her final start for the stable. As the winner of 10 of her 36 starts, the grey mare has been a wonderful campaigner but even Pride was shocked to see her take out the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes (1500m) on a heavy track last start, given she had previously shown an aversion to wet conditions. “It was weird. I’m not sure what to put that down to, but she was good,” Pride said. “She is an older mare who felt like running really well, I think, and normally when she hits form she holds it.” Pride says Lekvarte will need to do that and more if she is to compete against the likes of top mare Fangirl, Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and proven performers Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) and Amelia’s Jewel on Saturday. “It’s another level up for her to go into a Group One race but she has been in a couple before and always run well and she loves the Randwick mile,” Pride said. “She has won three or four times over the Randwick mile, including some black-type races.” Lekvarte’s three wins over the course and distance include a brace of Group 2 victories in the Angst Stakes and Aspiration Quality, both last year. Stablemate Sounds Of Heaven will also line up and Pride says she is capable of improving on her last start second in the Epona Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill. “We haven’t seen the best of her yet,” he said. “She has to step up in grade again but she is pretty capable. She is a nice mare and she will run well.” View the full article

Promising filly Mille Grazie (NZ) (Super Seth) has made an encouraging start to her career and another bold showing at Riccarton will earn her passage further afield. The well-related daughter of Super Seth made her way south without incident this week from Samantha Logan’s Cambridge base for a crack at Saturday’s Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1600m). “She is earmarked to go to Australia and if she runs really well that will definitely be the case,” Logan said. “It’s a good opportunity for some black type while she’s going so well.” Mille Grazie has also continued the successful association Logan has forged with breeder and Elsdon Park principal Lib Petagna, who races the three-year-old under his JML Bloodstock banner. “I’m very lucky that he continues to support me after a good start and we mostly do education and trials,” she said. “Every now and then we get a nice one like this to have a few starts with.” An earlier prime example was Ardrossan’s son Saltcoats (NZ) (Ardrossan), who made three appearances from Logan’s stable for Petagna and won the Listed Futurity Stakes (1400m) in his farewell performance as a juvenile. He then relocated across the Tasman to Chris Waller and has since added two further victories to his record and three stakes placings. “I’ve got three for him (Petagna) at the moment and it’s been a really good relationship,” Logan said. Mille Grazie was a trial winner before she made a successful debut at Taupo in February and then finished a sound third behind stakes performer Romilly at Matamata last month. “After she won on debut, we had a chat and looked at a nice race to try and get some black type as she’s such a nicely bred filly,” Logan said. “She’s continued to progress nicely, we’ve taken her along quietly and everything she has done has pleased us. “She’s got a lovely nature and has been very easy to have around.” Mille Grazie is out of the Makfi mare Collay, whose half-sister Ruud Awakening won the Gr.1 Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the Karaka Millions (1200m) to be crowned the champion juvenile of her year. Meanwhile, Logan’s progressive Swiss Ace four-year-old Flanagan (NZ) (Swiss Ace) is likely to make one more appearance before a break. Raced by Westbury Stud’s Gerry Harvey, she placed in two of her first two starts before breaking her maiden at Matamata last month and made it two on the bounce at Ellerslie last time out. “She has really stepped up with each race and might have one more start at Pukekohe on April 23 and then we’ll put her out and come back for the spring,” Logan said. View the full article

Central Districts jockey Sam O’Malley has had a quiet last few years in the saddle but made a winning return at Waverley on Thursday when taking out the Pioneer – P8240 (1650m) aboard the Allan Sharrock-trained Fulla Grace (NZ) (Ocean Park). It was O’Malley’s first win in three years, with weight issues derailing his riding career on the flat, and with no ambitions of riding over fences, he elected to take some time away from the sport. “The weight was a problem on the flat and it was getting too hard, and I don’t want to ride over jumps at all,” he said. “I stepped away and went farming for a couple of years for a bit of a change and came back to the horses two years ago.” O’Malley is now employed by Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow and while he is relishing being the South Taranaki horseman’s right-hand man, he is enjoying being back out on the track on raceday, riding in high weight races. “I am up here at Waverley with Bill Thurlow, I am assistant trainer to him at the moment, so that is my main focus,” O’Malley said. “This (high weight riding) is just something I am doing on the side.” O’Malley has been with Thurlow for the last season and he is enjoying his time at Waverley, with the lure of entering into partnership with the Group One-winning trainer on the horizon. “I think next year we are going into partnership,” O’Malley said. “We are building a bit of a team around us at the moment and hopefully the roll keeps on going.” O’Malley has now won 69 races in the saddle and has earned more than $1.25 million in prizemoney, with the highlight being his victory aboard Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) for Sharrock in the Gr.2 Tauranga Stakes (1600m) in 2021. View the full article

Ahead of the anniversary of his imperious racetrack finale in the Gr. 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick in 2014, it’s fitting to announce Dundeel (NZ) (High Chaparral) as the latest inductee to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Returning to the scene of his Spring Champion Stakes and Australian Derby victories as a three-year-old, Dundeel took his Group One tally to six with victory in the race that has become synonymous with the Sydney autumn carnival. The High Chaparral colt’s career had begun in New Zealand with Cambridge trainer Murray Baker, who two decades earlier had prepared Dundeel’s granddam Staring (NZ) to become the champion three-year-old filly of 1991-92 with a record headed by the New Zealand Oaks. Baker is himself a member of the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame, in recognition of a career that included multiple premierships and the status as the most successful New Zealand-based trainer of Australian Group One winners. Of all those quality horses to contribute to his tally, Baker places Dundeel at the top of the class. “He’s the best that I trained, no question,” Baker said when discussing Dundeel’s elevation to the Hall of Fame. “He just had that all-round ability that marks the very best horses – he was gifted and could do anything. “When he went to Ellerslie for his first start in an autumn two-year-old 1200, I didn’t think he could win. The rail was out, he was drawn wide and talking to James (McDonald) before the race, I said to him ‘He’s got the job ahead of him so just see what he can do’. “Well he breezed home, which made us realise we had something special on our hands. So after talking it over with his breeder Murray Andersen and the rest of the ownership group, we decided he had so much ability we had to have a crack at Aussie.” Those aspirations grew with every start, beginning with a win at Wyong in August, another at Canterbury and then his first stakes victory in the Gr. 3 Gloaming Stakes at Randwick. Dundeel’s first Group One win came in the Spring Champion Stakes at Randwick in early October, but he went winless in two starts at the Melbourne carnival. Back in Sydney his autumn campaign began with a fourth placing in the Gr. 2 Hobartville Stakes, followed by successive wins in the Gr. 1 Randwick Guineas, Rosehill Guineas and Australian Derby. “No three-year-old had done that before – win those four Sydney Group One races – and we decided to try him at weight-for-age in the Queen Elizabeth,” Baker continued. “He ran very well but was beaten by Reliable Man, who had come down from Europe with very good form, so there was no disgrace in that.” Returning as a spring four-year-old, by which time negotiations were under way leading to John Messara’s Arrowfield Stud securing an interest in the valuable entire, a Group One win in Melbourne was the focus. That came to fruition in a star-studded Underwood Stakes at Caulfield, which both Baker and Andersen describe as the most memorable of his 10 wins. “I think there were something like 13 Group One winners in the field,” Baker recalled. “That included the unbeaten mare Atlantic Jewel, but he put them all away. “He wasn’t quite right for the Cox Plate, but he made up for that in the autumn with his Queen Elizabeth performance – it was just the perfect way to sign off.” In the lead-up to his farewell appearance, Dundeel had been placed in all three of his Group One assignments, the Chipping Norton Stakes, Ranvet Stakes and BMW (Tancred) Stakes, and even though having to drop back from 2400 to 2000 metres on a two-week back-up, days out from the Queen Elizabeth Stakes Baker knew he was ready for a peak performance. “He was a horse that you didn’t need to do a lot with between races, he was naturally fit and very clean-winded. The only fast work he did between the BMW and the Queen Elizabeth was a 600-metre sprint on the Tuesday before. “Emily Murphy travelled with him throughout his career and knew him inside out, so after she had ridden him in that work and he ran time that was hard to believe, we knew we had him spot-on, and so it proved.” Baker can perhaps be excused wondering whether Dundeel would have successfully raced on beyond his four-year-old season, but inevitably arrives at the same conclusion in accepting the decision to retire him to stud. “Even though he was a colt, he was always a lovely horse to work with. Maybe his best years were still ahead of him, but he had done more than enough and the results since have proven it was the right thing to do.” Dundeel was ridden in every one of his 10 wins by James McDonald, who pays due credit to the horse that played such a role in establishing him in Sydney jockey ranks. Reflecting on the individual horses that have been key to his emergence as Sydney’s dominant jockey, the Hall of Famer places Dundeel alongside fellow Kiwi-bred Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed), champion sprinter Nature Strip and Godolphin star Anamoe as the best Australian-based horses he has been associated with. During his career, Dundeel earned the New Zealand Champion 3YO title in 2012-13, Champion Middle Distance Male in Australia and New Zealand the following year, and the supreme Horse of the Year title at the New Zealand Thoroughbred awards in 2014. On World Thoroughbred Rankings, he was rated 121 in 2013 and 122 in 2014. Dundeel pictured in his paddock at Arrowfield Stud (Photo John Faras). Murray Andersen, who bred Dundeel in partnership with his wife Jo from a line tracing back to some of Hawke’s Bay’s finest bloodlines, continues to enjoy the delights and benefits of his ownership portion in what he understandably describes as the horse of a lifetime. “He’s given us all so much fun, right from the start and now with what he’s doing at stud through his progeny and the next generation,” Andersen says in reference to Dundeel’s extending influence through sire sons Castelvecchio and Super Seth as well as his emergence as a broodmare sire. “And now to think he’s going to be inducted to the Hall of Fame – it doesn’t get any better than that!” The Andersens will be eternally grateful to Cambridge Stud founders Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan for their generosity in gifting their share of the filly they bred in partnership by Zabeel from Staring who, as Stareel (NZ), became the dam of Dundeel. “We had intended racing her together, but she never got to the races as she suffered a pelvic injury in a paddock accident. Then when Patrick and Justine were cutting back their numbers, they offered us their share in Stareel. “That’s how we ended up with a Zabeel mare to breed from, but we were really only hobby breeders and it was a big deal for us to spend $17,500 on a service to High Chaparral. After that mating produced Dundeel, you’d have to say it was the best money we ever spent.” The Andersens were on course at Randwick last Saturday to witness a Dundeel gelding they bred and still part-own, Fukubana (Dundeel), finish third in the A$1 million Country Championship, and the Castelvecchio filly Aeliana (NZ) (Castelvecchio) trounce her male rivals in the Australian Derby. Also riding the Dundeel wave is Arrowfield Stud principal John Messara, from the time he made the landmark decision to invest in the horse. “When we announced Arrowfield’s acquisition of a stake in Dundeel in September 2013, I said Dundeel has Guineas pace, Derby stamina and all-round class,” Messara stated. “As a Danehill-free grandson of Sadler’s Wells and Zabeel, he is an outstanding genetic match for much of the Australian broodmare population, including our own mares by Redoute’s Choice, Flying Spur, Snitzel and Not A Single Doubt. “His 2014 Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory remains one of the most memorable in Arrowfield’s 40-year history – the ultimate display of his electrifying speed, imperious class and unquenchable fighting spirit. It only increased our confidence in him and our determination to give him the best possible opportunity at stud. “It’s safe to say that Dundeel has fulfilled all of our hopes, as a leading Australian sire of 36 stakes winner including eight at Group One level, Derby and Guineas winners among them, and two of them out of mares by Snitzel and Redoute’s Choice. “We will always be grateful to Dundeel’s owners, in particular his breeders Murray and Jo Andersen, for allowing us to join them and in doing so, to cement Arrowfield’s long-standing admiration and respect for the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. We are very proud indeed to be part of this new Hall of Famer’s spectacular story.” The 2025 New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner is scheduled for Sunday May 11 in Hamilton. For more information, email contact@racinghalloffame.co.nz. -Dennis Ryan View the full article

There will be plenty of New Zealand interest in FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on April 27, headlined by Kiwi raider El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking). The multiple Group One winner was rated the 10th joint best galloper in the world in the latest LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, and the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding will head to the competitive racing jurisdiction to test his talent in the Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m). He attracted plenty of interest from the international racing fraternity following his impressive run of form in New Zealand, winning his last four races, including three at Group One level, earning himself an invite from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. El Vencedor won’t be the only competitor with the New Zealand suffix at the meeting, with local Hong Kong hero and New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) tipped to continue his dominance in the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m). Bred by Marton horseman Fraser Auret under his Grandmoral Lodge Racing banner, Ka Ying Rising has been an unstoppable force in Hong Kong for trainer David Hayes, winning his last 11 races, including the Gr.1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), and Gr.1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m). The world’s highest-rated sprinter will be joined in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize by fellow Kiwi-bred Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse), with the four-time Group One winner set to make his raceday return after more than a year away from the track. New Zealand-bred superstar Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is set to make his first appearance in Hong Kong when he takes his place in the Gr.1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m), where he will bid to add a 10th elite-level triumph to his record. FWD Champions Day has attracted many of the world’s best gallopers and is set to be an exciting day of racing. “FWD Champions Day is one of the most preeminent fixtures on world racing’s calendar. We are delighted to have world-class representation from overseas and Hong Kong at our spring flagship meeting,” HKJC Executive Director of Racing Andrew Harding said. “With 16 visitors from around the world, including Mr Brightside and Goliath, the might of Hong Kong’s team will be tested across the three Group One features. “From Hong Kong’s perspective, we can’t wait to see Ka Ying Rising step out. David Hayes’ exceptional sprinter has won his last 11 races and adds an increasing layer of excitement this year.” View the full article

Pam Gerard came close to picking up a three-year-old major across the Tasman this season with Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel), and the Matamata trainer is back with another rising star in pursuit of Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Savaglee finished a close-up second to Feroce (NZ) (Super Seth) at Flemington in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) last month, and on this occasion it will be the turn of Dubai Gold (NZ) (Pride Of Dubai), who pushed Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) right to the wire in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) after placing in the Gr.2 Lowland Stakes (2100m). The outstanding performance was well-received by her connections, who opted to pay the late nomination fee and head to Australia where she will race as Dubai Goldrush in the time-honoured fillies’ feature. “She came through the Oaks really well, so we thought we would chuck a late nom in and have a throw at the stumps,” Gerard said. “Way back when Mike and Paul (Moroney) bought her she was always going to be an Oaks filly, and she just took a while to click on and work it all out. When she finally got that maiden win, she went on and went massive in the Lowland, she was three and four wide the whole trip. “We knew if she could improve five or six lengths on that she’d be right in the Oaks, and she was. We’ve been happy with her since and I think with these fillies, if you get them right, you keep going.” The filly flew out of New Zealand on Tuesday and has arrived safely in Sydney, with the main portion of her work already completed. “She hasn’t done a lot since the Oaks, it hasn’t been a long gap between runs and a bit of travel,” Gerard said. “We are a little bit dictated to by the flights, so we’ve worked around that, but we did all our work at home, as we did with Savaglee. “She’s come over well and is just ticking over into the race.” On a seven-run winning streak, Treasurethe Moment is the odds-on filly to beat on Saturday, with Leica Lucy the second-elect at $5. With Mark Zahra in the saddle, Dubai Goldrush currently sits a $16 chance on the TAB Market. View the full article

What The Championships – Day 2 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble Group 1 action continues at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with the time-honoured Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-part program for Day 2 of The Championships. A stellar field of 15 are set to line-up in the $5 million feature, and with three more Group 1 event’s filling out a stacked undercard, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar. The rail moves out +3m after racing in the true position last Saturday, and with some scattered rainfall forecast on race-day, there’s a small possibility the surface deteriorates into the Soft range at some stage. Day 2 of The Championships is set to commence at 11:45am AEST. Race 1: Listed Fernhill MIle (1600m) The two-year-olds kick-off proceedings in the Listed Fernhill Mile (1600m), where Tupakara appears perfectly placed to claim a maiden success. The daughter of Trapeze Artist was doing her best work late despite the testing conditions in the Group 3 Baillieu (1400m) at Rosehill on April 1, and although she was no match for Nepotism, that form-line must be respected heading into this. Jason Collett can slide into the one-one from barrier four, and with Tupakara set to get first crack at her rivals, expect her to boot clear as her rivals chase in vain. Selections: 1 TUPAKARA 4 MICHELANGELO 7 LADY PANKHURST 2 POLISH PLAYGIRL Fernhill Mile Race 1 – #1 Tupakara (4) 2yo Filly | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Jason Collett (58kg) Race 2: Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) Meridiana oozed class belting her rivals debuting on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on March 13. The Preferement filly rounded them up stylishly to score by two lengths, leaving the suggestion the John Sargent-trained three-year-old has plenty of upside. That maiden has produced multiple subsequent winners, and although this is clearly a big rise in grade, she appears up to the task. Molly Bourke can sit handy to the speed from stall five, and provided Meridiana can reproduce that electrifying turn-of-speed, the $5 with BlondeBet looks a fair price to find out. Selections: 11 MERIDIANA 4 SERGEANT MAJOR 5 NOSTRINGSATTACHED 2 FEARLESS Next Best Race 2 – #11 Meridiana (5) 3yo Filly | T: John Sargent | J: Molly Bourke (53kg) Race 3: Provincial-Midway Final (1400m) Lord Of Biscay is a new horse in his second Australian preparation, producing two wins and a minor placing across his four starts. He was luckless in the Newcastle Qualifier on March 1, sitting three-and-four deep without cover throughout the journey, still fighting out the finish alongside Welcometobarbados and Matcha Latte. That shouldn’t be the case as James McDonald gets legged aboard from gate four, and provided the pair can slot in for cover, Lord Of Biscay should prove hard to hold out in the $1 million Provincial-Midway Final (1400m). Selections: 2 LORD OF BISCAY 1 MATCHA LATTE 11 RAPT 8 MONEY TEAM Provincial-Midway Final Race 3 – #2 Lord Of Biscay (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: James McDonald (56kg) Race 4: Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m) Within The Law failed to finish the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) on March 22, being forced to trial after dislodging Jason Collett at the start. She appears to be back on track after her recent piece of work at Rosehill on April 4, cruising through the wire in preparation for this newly appointed grand final. She had never missed the frame prior to that total forgive run in the Slipper, and with Collett like to save ground from gate four compared to Tempted drawn in barrier 12, the price discretancy with horse racing bookmakers is too big to ignore as Within The Law gets the verdict in the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes (1200m). Selections: 1 WITHIN THE LAW 2 TEMPTED 5 INKARUNA 7 SAVVY HALLIE Percy Sykes Stakes Race 4 – #1 Within The Law (4) 2yo Filly | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Jason Collett (57kg) Race 5: Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) It’s hard to see the boys getting the better of Autumn Glow as she looks to keep her undefeated record intact in the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m). There was some doubt as to whether or not she could sprint fresh, which she quickly dispelled in the Listed Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) on March 22. If she can repeat that performance this Saturday, it should simply be a matter of ‘how far’ as Autumn Glow chalks up a fifth straight victory. Selections: 8 AUTUMN GLOW 3 ENRICHED 1 PRIVATE LIFE 2 PUBLIC ATTENTION Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Race 5 – #8 Autumn Glow (5) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (54.5kg) Race 6: Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) The three-year-old fillies take centre stage in the Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m), where Treasurethe Moment appears poised to add a third Group 1 success to the resume. She grinded her way to victory in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) on April 1 and didn’t seem to relish the Soft conditions; however, it simply didn’t matter as her class got her over the line. She was a dominant winner when stepping out to the 2500m in the VRC Oaks in the spring, and with the Matt Laurie barn scheduling a near identical prep, punters can expect a similar result as Treasurethe Moment claims a rare Oaks double. Selections: 2 TREASURETHE MOMENT 1 LEICA LUCY 5 BELLE DETELLE 3 DUBAI GOLDRUSH Australian Oaks Race 6 – #2 Treasurethe Moment (2) 3yo Filly | T: Matt Laurie | J: Damien Lane (56kg) Race 7: Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) A capacity field of 20 stayers are set to line-up in the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m), where Duke De Sessa represents terrific each-way value at the . The 2024 Caulfield Cup winner has been ultra-consistent this preparation, finding the frame in all three starts, including a runner-up placing behind Dubai Honour in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) last time out. He needs to lug top weight (56.5kg) and is suspect over two miles; however, with barrier two allowing Harry Coffey to get the run of the race, Duke De Sessa should get every chance to cause a boilover in the 2025 Sydney Cup. Selections: 1 DUKE DE SESSA 8 ALALCANCE 6 ZARDOZI 14 TAJANIS Best Value Race 7 – #1 Duke De Sessa (2) 6yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Harry Coffey (56.5kg) Race 8: Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) A star-studded field of 14 are set to line-up in the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, with Via Sistina holding the call at $1.85 with as she looks to add a ninth Group 1 success to the CV. Dubai Honour ($6.50) has been well supported on the second line of betting, while punters can get double-figure odds about every other runner, with the likes of Rousham Park, Ceolwulf and Buckaroo all representing good value at the . Will the favourite prove too strong? Or is there an upset brewing? Click here for our full preview of the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Race 9: Group 1 Queen Of The Turf (1600m) Would there be a better placed horse going around on Saturday than Fangirl in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes? She has taken on the boys most of her career and looks perfectly placed in this set weights contest against the girls. She was luckless sitting three-wide no cover in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) last time out, and provided this track doesn’t get into the Heavy range, reproducing that performance should allow Fangirl to claim a fourth Group 1 victory. Selections: 1 FANGIRL 3 ATISHU 2 STEFI MAGNETICA 12 LAZZURA Best Bet Race 9 – #1 Fangirl (6) 6yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Race 10:Group 2 Sapphire Stakes (1200m) It was a horror show for Commemorative backers in the Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill on March 22, with the daughter of I Am Invincible never in the contest after bombing the start. She had the audacity to close within three lengths of Private Harry despite the torrid run in transit and now looks perfectly placed stepping up in trip in the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes (1200m). Expect James McDonald to restrain to her in the early stages from gate 13 to secure some cover, and with a genuine tempo engaged here, watch for Commemorative to be surging over the top in the Randwick finale. Selections: 5 COMMEMORATIVE 1 LADY LAGUNA 3 OLENTIA 12 SKIRT THE LAW Sapphire Stakes Race 10 – #5 Commemorative (13) 4yo Mare | T: James Cummings | J: James McDonald (55kg) The Championships Day 2 quaddie tips for Randwick Randwick quadrella selections Saturday, April 12, 2025 1-5-6-8-9-14-15 1-2-7-12 1-2-3 1-3-5 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Bendigo Mile Day 2025 Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble The Listed Golden Mile (1600m) headlines a stacked 10-race program at the Bendigo Jockey Club on Saturday afternoon. Perfect conditions are forecast leading into the meeting, so the Good 4 track rating will likely get an upgrade to a Good 3 at some point. The action from the ‘Nursery of Champions’ is set to commence at 12:05pm AEST. Golden Mile Top Tip: Windstorm Windstorm put in an eye-catching run when flashing home over 1600m at Flemington on March 29, finishing a half-length of Enxuto in one of his best results in some time. The talented eight-year-old gelding has struggled to put it all together in recent times, but a repeat of his last start will have right in this. Dean Yendall will have the son of Redoute’s Choice settled midfield with cover, and as long as the breaks go his way in the home straight, Windstorm has the turn of foot to overhaul his rivals in the 2025 Golden Mile. Golden Mile Race 9 – #12 Windstorm (5) 8yo Gelding | T: Gavin Bedggood | J: Dean Yendall (54kg) Bendigo Guineas Tip: Nostringsattached Nostringsattached has put together three stylish wins this campaign, the last of which came in the Future Stars Series Final at Pakenham on February 27. The son of Extreme Choice continues to show a strong turn of foot late in his races, even when being held up for a run. Despite the gap between races, Daniel Moor only needs even luck in running to have Nostringsattached fighting out the finish in the 2025 Bendigo Guineas. Bendigo Guineas Race 8 – #2 Nostringsattached (6) 3yo Colt | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Daniel Moor (60kg) Best Bet at Bendigo: Killiana Killiana returns to the scene of her dominant 4.3-length debut victory back on March 2, and following a bold showing in the $1 million Showdown, she is going to take a power of beating as she steps back in grade. The two-year-old filly seems to be a natural front-runner and is drawn to ping from the gates and take up the running out in barrier 10. The Brazen Beau progeny should gain a relatively uncontested lead under Michael Dee, and as long as the pair do not have to work too hard for the lead, Killiana should be running her rivals ragged once again. Best Bet Race 2 – #3 Killiana (10) 2yo Filly | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Michael Dee (56kg) Next Best at Bendigo: Zloties Zloties is a lightly raced mare who continues to get better with more racing under her belt. The five-year-old Snitzel progeny has three wins and three minors to her name from seven starts, including an impressive Sandown BM70 victory last time out. Blessed with a strong finish, Jordan Childs only needs to have her within striking distance on the home turn and in clear air for her to unleash a powerful finish. The $3.20 with horse racing bookmakers looks like a great price. Next Best Race 7 – #13 Zloties (6) 5yo Mare | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (56kg) Saturday quaddie tips for Bendigo Bendigo quadrella selections Saturday, April 12, 2025 3-7-13 2-3-4-8 2-4-8-10-12-15 12-13-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 12, 2025 First Race 11:53am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, when the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a competitive nine-race card. Although there is rain forecast on Friday and Saturday, the track is expected to improve slightly from the Soft 5 rating at acceptance time to a Good surface by raceday. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the first race set to jump at 11:53am AEST. Best Bet at Doomben: Demon Darb Following a dominant win at this track and trip on April 1, Robert Heathcote will bring Demon Darb back to the scene of the crime this Saturday. The son of Pierro was way too good for his rivals in BM70 grade when he bolted away with a 3.7-length victory on a Soft track. If Bailey Wheeler can find a back to follow around the home turn, Demon Darb can repeat the dose. Best Bet Race 5 – #8 Demon Darb (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Robert Heathcote | J: Bailey Wheeler (54.5kg) Next Best at Doomben: Aiden Aiden has been finishing his races off nicely in his last two starts over 2162m and 2000m, recording a second- and third-place finish. The Tony Georgieff-trained gelding enjoyed a hot tempo in his most recent run and picked his way through the field to flash home into the placings. Bailey Wheeler has retained the ride, and if he can settle closer to the speed from barrier two, Aiden can break his run of outs. Next Best Race 2 – #9 Aiden (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Tony Georgieff | J: Bailey Wheeler (55kg) Best Value at Doomben: Devastating Tony Gollan and Ryan Maloney would have been very happy with Devastating’s first-up run on March 26, when the six-year-old gelding finished third over 1000m at Eagle Farm. This son of Exceed And Excel settled at the back of the field and swung out wide to run on strongly, only finishing 1.5 lengths off the winner. Drawing barrier 14 is offset by his get-back-and-run-on racing style, and if he lets down like he did previously, Devastating can cause a boilover at massive odds with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 6 – #2 Devastating (14) 6yo Gelding | T: Tony Gollan | J: Ryan Maloney (60kg) Saturday quaddie tips for Doomben races Doomben quadrella selections Saturday, April 12, 2025 1-2-7-15 2-5-7-8 2-5-7-9 3-9-10-11-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Location: Randwick Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $1,000,000 Distance: 1200m The Arrowfield 3YO Sprint is a Group 2 race for three-year-olds, run over 1200m at Royal Randwick under set weight conditions. First held in 1979 as the Royal Sovereign Stakes for colts and geldings, the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint was renamed in 2014 and incorporated into The Championships, now open to both sexes and offering $1,000,000 in prizemoney. The Arrowfield 3YO Sprint has held Group 2 status since 1996 and has always been a feature at Randwick. The 2024 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint was won by Joliestar, defeating Hedged and Libertad. 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Arrowfield 3YO Sprint News Randwick race-by-race tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 2 Horse Racing Tips 38 minutes ago Check out HorseBetting.com.au’s free race-by-race preview and quaddie for Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick on Saturday, April 12, … Read More Joliestar returns a winner in Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Australia horse racing news 12 months ago The Chris Waller-trained Joliestar proved too classy in the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint at Randwick, adding more accolades to … Read More Randwick full racing tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 2 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Randwick is set to host Day 2 of The Championships on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s race-by-race preview of the … Read More The Follow Files: Undefeated 3YO ready for black type next start Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago In this week’s Follow Files, we have found runners from the meetings at Eagle Farm and Rosehill Gardens last Saturday … Read More Aft Cabin bounces back with impressive Arrowfield 3YO Sprint win Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Godolphin”s Aft Cabin bounced back from a couple of poor showings in recent times to salutes in Saturday’s Group 3 … Read More Mazu extends winning streak to five Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Mazu has taken his winning streak to five after saluting in the $1 million Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Royal … Read More 2025 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Private Life Chris Waller Damian Lane 7 56.5kg 2 Public Attention Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Chad Schofield 1 56.5kg 3 Enriched Michael Freedman Tommy Berry 6 56.5kg 4 Gatsby’s Chris Waller Nash Rawiller 8 56.5kg 5 Imperial Force Bjorn Baker Joshua Parr 2 56.5kg 6 Big Swinger Charlotte Littlefield Craig Williams 3 56.5kg 7 Agenda Setter Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes Tyler Schiller 4 56.5kg 8 Autumn Glow Chris Waller James McDonald 5 54.5kg Previous Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Fields 2024 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Ozzmosis Bjorn Baker Ms Rachel King 4 56.5kg 2 Arkansaw Kid Ben, Will & JD Hayes Mark Zahra 3 56.5kg 3 Libertad Annabel Neasham Michael Dee 5 56.5kg 4 Corniche James Cummings Tom Marquand 13 56.5kg 5 Red Resistance Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Nash Rawiller 15 56.5kg 6 Schwarz John O’Shea James McDonald 1 56.5kg 7 Raikoke Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Ben Melham 10 56.5kg 8 The Novelist Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tim Clark 8 56.5kg 9 Hedged Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Damian Lane 7 56.5kg 10 The Instructor Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Adam Hyeronimus 11 56.5kg 11 Joliestar Chris Waller Jamie Kah 6 54.5kg 12 Learning To Fly Annabel Neasham Chad Schofield 14 54.5kg 13 Mumbai Muse Michael Freedman Tommy Berry 2 54.5kg 14 Saltaire John O’Shea Jamie Kah 12 54.5kg 15 Ballroom Bella Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou Zac Lloyd 9 54.5kg 2024 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Randwick-2024-Group-2-Arrowfield-3YO-Sprint-13042024-Joliestar-Chris-Waller-Jamie-Kah.mp4 1st – Joliestar (+400) 2nd – Hedged (+255) 3rd – Libertad (+560) Recent runnings of the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint: 2024: Joliestar returns a winner Joliestar made a stylish return in the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick, scoring first-up off a 147-day spell. The Chris Waller-trained filly, a Group 1 Thousand Guineas winner in the spring, settled worse than midfield under Jamie Kah before launching late to secure her third career victory. The race was run at a strong tempo by The Novelist and The Instructor, setting it up for the closers. Hedged and Libertad made ground down the centre, but Joliestar proved too strong, justifying her solid market support at $5. 2023: Aft Cabin surges to victory Aft Cabin bounced back to form with a powerful win in the Group 3 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick. After missing the start and settling near last, the Godolphin colt unleashed a strong finishing burst under James McDonald to surge past Wee Nessy and Lady Laguna. The drop back in trip proved a winning move by trainer James Cummings, with Aft Cabin thriving off a strong tempo set by Kote. It was his first win since early in the season and a return to the level many expected. 2022: Mazu remains undefeated Mazu extended his winning streak to five with a tough victory in the $1 million Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick. The Peter & Paul Snowden-trained gelding fought off In The Congo in a thrilling duel down the straight, with Paulele third and I Am Lethal finishing last in the small field of four. Ridden by Sam Clipperton, Mazu sat outside the lead before taking over in the straight and proving too strong late. The win capped a Group 2 double for the stable, following Paris Dior’s earlier win in the Percy Sykes. Since being gelded, Mazu remains unbeaten and has now earned close to $1 million in prizemoney. Previous winners of the Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Joliestar Jamie Melham Chris Waller 2023 Aft Cabin James McDonald James Cummings 2022 Mazu Sam Clipperton Peter & Paul Snowden 2021 Wild Ruler James McDonald Peter & Paul Snowden 2020 Splintex Robbie Dolan Mark Newnham 2019 Classique Legend Kerrin McEvoy Les Bridge 2018 Catchy Joao Moreira David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2017 Derryn Mark Zahra David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2016 Japonisme Hugh Bowman Chris Waller 2015 Delectation Hugh Bowman Chris Waller 2014 Sidestep Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden 2013 Rebel Dane Jason Collett Gary Portelli 2012 Hot Snitzel Hugh Bowman Gerald Ryan 2011 Master Harry Tim Clark Peter Moody 2010 Shoot Out Kerrin McEvoy John Wallace 2009 Youthful Jack Robert Thompson Allan Denham 2008 El Cambio Hugh Bowman Peter Snowden 2007 Mutawaajid Hugh Bowman Gai Waterhouse 2006 Flying Pegasus Michael Rodd David Payne 2005 Dance Hero Chris Munce Gai Waterhouse 2004 Exceed and Excel Corey Brown Tim Martin 2003 Athelnoth Hugh Bowman Tiger Holland 2002 Lonhro Rod Quinn John Hawkes 2001 Assertive Lad Chris Munce Gai Waterhouse 2000 Hire Larry Cassidy John Hawkes Arrowfield 3YO Sprint winners pre-2000 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Lawyer 1998 Guineas 1997 Sovereign State 1996 Catalan Opening 1995 Danewin 1994 Rouslan 1993 Coronation Day 1992 Big Dreams 1991 All Archie 1990 Shaftesbury Avenue 1989 Ima Carpenter 1988 Dream Faith 1987 Imperial Baron 1986 Hula Chief 1985 Chimes Square 1984 All Chant 1983 Red Currant 1982 Best Western 1981 Trench Digger 1980 Race Not Held 1979 Acamar Recommended! 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Ceolwulf after winning the Group 3 Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Ceolwulf will get his chance to prove he belongs among Australia’s elite middle-distance horses when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick. A dual Group 1 winner during the spring, Ceolwulf’s autumn preparation has been far from smooth, with a minor injury forcing him to miss the Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m). He then contested two races over unsuitable trips before grinding out a tough win last start in the Group 2 Neville Sellwood Stakes. While his performance that day lacked the authority many expected, trainer Joe Pride believes it was a crucial stepping stone. “There’s been a lot said about his run,” Pride said. “It normally is a combination of things, there’s not normally one answer to any question in racing. We got a heavy track, had him going up 500 metres, a very slowly run race and a big weight. “It wasn’t one of his best performances, but I think it was the run he needed at 2000 metres to bring him right on and that’s what it looks like it’s done. He’ll run really well on Saturday.” Pride is optimistic the talented gelding can be just as effective at 2000 metres in elite company as he has been at the mile. “We’ll find out on Saturday,” he said. “It was just like a launching pad, the run at 2000 metres (in the spring), and I think this will be the same. “The difference between a 1000-metre horse and 1200-metre horse is massive, but a mile to 2000 metres is not that same kind of hurdle.” Horse racing news View the full article

New Zealand Oaks winner, Leica Lucy. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Chris Waller has labelled Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick a battle between two ‘queens’ as star fillies from either side of the Tasman square off in a mouth-watering edition of the Classic. Waller has elected not to back-up his Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) winner Aeliana, but the champion trainer will still be well represented with Kiwi import Leica Lucy (Derryn) and last-start Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) winner Belle Detelle (Zed). Standing in their way is the Matt Laurie-trained Treasurethe Moment, the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) winner who brings a streak of seven straight victories into the race, including a last-start success in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m). Leica Lucy, who has won six of her seven career starts, makes her Australian debut following her dominant win in last month’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). “It’s the New Zealand queen running against the Australian queen, without Aeliana. It’s a good race,” Waller said. “It’s never easy getting these New Zealand horses towards the end of their campaign. New Zealand has more late-spring racing, summer racing and then the autumn racing is almost non-existent. “We’ve done the best we can to keep her ticking over. She’s put on a bit of weight since arriving and James McDonald rides. There’s a lot in her favour.” Horse racing news View the full article

Alligator Blood ridden by Tim Clark wins the Might And Power at Caulfield. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Seven-time Group 1 winner Alligator Blood has been officially retired after heat was detected in one of his legs, bringing an end to one of the modern era’s most remarkable careers. The decision was confirmed on Wednesday, with owner Jeff Simpson telling Racing.com: “He pulled up with a bit of heat – in the leg that wasn’t originally injured – but another leg. We decided to pull the pin on the whole thing and retire him. He will have to put up with retirement whether he likes it or not. “He has a paddock and box all waiting for him. He’s going to have to chill out.” A son of All Too Hard, Alligator Blood was unbeaten as a two-year-old and went on to record 16 career victories, with 12 at stakes level and seven at Group 1. His elite wins included the Australian Guineas (1600m), Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), Underwood Stakes (1800m) – twice – as well as the Champions Mile (1600m), Futurity Stakes (1400m) and Might And Power Stakes (2000m). Across a stellar career, the gelding amassed more than $9.27 million in prize money. Horse racing news View the full article

Antino winning the Group 1 Toorak Handicap. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Blake Shinn will reunite with Antino in next Saturday’s Group 1 All-Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick, rekindling a partnership that delivered a stunning Group 1 triumph last spring. Shinn famously produced a daring mid-race move aboard the Tony Gollan-trained gelding to dominate the Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield in October, scoring by six lengths in one of the performances of the carnival. The six-year-old son of Redwood hasn’t raced since his unplaced run in December’s Hong Kong Mile (1600m), where he endured a luckless trip under Mark Zahra and finished 11th. Having piloted Evaporate and She’s Got Pizzazz to Group 3 wins on the opening day of The Championships last Saturday, Shinn will be looking to round out the Sydney Autumn Carnival on a winning note. Antino is currently a $10 chance with horse racing bookmakers for the All-Aged Stakes. Horse racing news View the full article

Samantha Wynne recently bid farewell to her star three-year-old Pivotal Ten (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns), but waiting in the wings has been Kellanzor (NZ) (Almanzor), who gets her opportunity in the spotlight in Saturday’s Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton. The Canterbury trainer-jockey had an outstanding summer with Pivotal Ten, winning the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m), Listed Gore Guineas (1335m) and Listed Southland Guineas (1400m), earning herself a place in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). Meanwhile, Kellanzor worked her way through maidens swiftly and finished a meritorious fifth in the Southland Guineas, a performance she continued to build on when flashing home to score in the open three-year-old contest at Riccarton on March 22. The daughter of Almanzor will meet a number of those rivals again at the course on Saturday, where she has drawn barrier 13 with a number of emergencies to her inside. “I was very happy with her, she should take a lot of improvement out of her last run,” Wynne said. “She’s meeting a very strong field on Saturday so she’s going to have to bring her A-game, but hopefully we get a bit of luck on the day.” Wynne races Kellanzor on lease from Cambridge Stud, who also purchased into Pivotal Ten after her rapid rise. “We have some family members and good friends involved in her,” she said. “They’ve really been enjoying the ride so far. “She’s out of a good mare in Kelly O’Reilly, so hopefully we can do a good job for the stud.” The natural progression for the southern fillies will be continuing on to the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m) on April 26, but that is not a certainty for the lightly-raced filly. “We’ll let her tell us, we would like to go there but it may be a step too far at this stage,” Wynne said. “We’ll see how she is in between, but at the moment she’s thriving and hopefully we can get there in one piece.” Her stablemates Oaksdeel and Blue Goddess are currently on the ballot for the feature, with the former more likely to get a start after being luckless on a number of occasions last preparation. “Oaksdeel has had a freshen-up and she’s really bright, looks well and is doing everything right,” Wynne said. “She’s slowly getting stronger as we go, but she’s a lovely filly and deserves a crack at the race. She’s been unlucky at times and shown potential, so hopefully we get a start even from a bad draw.” Among Wynne’s other contenders at the meeting is Ardour (NZ) (Proisir), a two-win mare who has a good affinity with the synthetic course at Riccarton. Fresh-up since mid-September, the daughter of Proisir will contest the Windsor Park Stud RR&B Luncheon and Yearling Sale May 2nd Rating 65 (1200m). “She’s been in work for quite a while, Alan Browne pre-trained her for me and she’s a good doing kind of mare,” Wynne said. “We’re in preparation for the polytrack meetings, but she’s galloping very well at home and I’m really happy with where she’s at going into Saturday. She’s one to watch going forward.” Alongside Kellanzor and Pomander (NZ) (So You Think), Wynne has picked up a number of outside rides at the meeting, including Ascot Park gelding Maximus Augustus (NZ) (War Decree) in the $350,000 TAB Southern Alps Challenge (1600m). The pair combined to win the ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui in early March, before finishing fourth in an open 1400m at Riccarton on March 22. “It was a nice run to get a line on where he’s at up this way, he was a bit fresh and pulled a little bit so hopefully he can settle in the running,” Wynne said. “It’s a very good field, but I really like this horse and I think he’s got potential. Hopefully he can get things his way, but he’s going to need to in such a strong race, it’s going to be an exciting one.” She will partner the Anna Furlong-trained juvenile Sweetheart (NZ) (Vanbrugh) in the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m), her first ride aboard the daughter of Vanbrugh. “She’s going well, she had a good first start for fourth the other day and she’s had a look at the track, so that’s a positive,” she said. “The whole card on the day is very competitive, but I’m really happy with my rides.” View the full article

Wingatui trainer Shankar Muniandy is riding the crest of a wave with his talented filly Loose Sally (NZ) (Turn Me Loose), and he is hoping that continues at Riccarton on Saturday when she contests the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1600m). The daughter of Turn Me Loose placed behind in-form filly Pivotal Ten (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui on Boxing Day before returning to the Dunedin track last month where she was victorious in the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1600m), giving Muniandy his second consecutive win in the race following Collect Your Cash’s triumph last year. The Otago horseman has been pleased with Loose Sally following her home track success and has cast his eye further north to test her talent at Riccarton this weekend. “It was a big thrill (to win the Dunedin Guineas) and she is a pretty smart filly,” Muniandy said. “After her last run she has just been ticking along quietly, and she is really well. I am pretty confident in her.” Loose Sally has drawn barrier seven on Saturday and will once again be ridden by Muniandy’s brother Ruvanesh. She is a big horse and needs plenty of room,” Muniandy said. “She loves to get back and will run home strongly. “My brother is back on again. He has done a lot of work on the horse since day one and he knows the horse well.” There has been plenty of interest in Loose Sally since her Guineas triumph, but Muniandy said the plan at this stage is to press on to the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m) at Riccarton later this month. “I have got a few people interested in her, but the owner is pretty keen to keep her,” Muniandy said. “He has turned down a couple of offers and he is pretty keen to keep her and race her himself. “If she does everything right and pulls up well, we will look towards the Warstep in two weeks.” Muniandy will also head to Riccarton on Saturday with Sabots D’or and Unusual Affair (NZ) (Unusual Suspect), who will both contest the Angus Meats Rating 65 (1600m). “Both of them ran good races down here at Wingatui last start,” Muniandy said. “Unfortunately, there are no mile races down here, so we decided to take them to Christchurch for the mile. “Unusual Affair didn’t get much luck last start, and the other mare gets back and runs on as well. Both of them are good chances, so hopefully they can run a good race for us.” View the full article

New Zealand is set to open its stable doors this November with the launch of the inaugural National Thoroughbred Week—a five-day initiative aimed at giving the public an inside look at the care, passion, and people behind the country’s thoroughbred racing industry. Running from November 20–24, racing stables, stud farms, and aftercare facilities across New Zealand will welcome visitors for a hands-on experience—offering everything from observing morning trackwork to learning about equine welfare and life after racing. The initiative comes at a time of growing public interest in animal welfare and industry transparency. By offering direct access to the inner workings of the sport, organisers hope to foster trust and understanding, helping Kiwis form informed views about the industry. Aligned with Together for Racing International, the event takes inspiration from the UK’s successful National Racehorse Week and is tailored specifically for New Zealand’s racing landscape. The week coincides with our friends across the Tasman, who will also host National Thoroughbred Week, in an initiative designed to bring the public closer to the thoroughbred racing industry through real, hands-on experiences. Justine Sclater, Head of Welfare and Sustainability at New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, has seen first-hand the concept successfully executed at New Zealand’s Open Farms week. “It was so uplifting and rewarding to have conversations with visitors and see them leave with an insight into the dedicated care our thoroughbreds receive,” Sclater said. “I’d really like to encourage anyone with the capacity to take part in National Thoroughbred Week to support the concept and we’re here to make sure the process is as easy and stress free as possible.” Sclater highlights the event’s potential to unite the racing community on a national and Trans-Tasman scale. “National Thoroughbred Week is about unity. This is an opportunity for the entire industry across two countries – trainers, breeders, owners, aftercare facilities, and community groups – to come together and showcase the true heart of racing. “From trainers to breeding operations, everyone has a role to play. Whether it’s a local country stable or a major stud farm, we want every part of the industry involved. This is about full participation, and we’re here to bring it all together.” Vicky Leonard, the driving force behind the initiative, believes it is a critical evolution for the next step in improving the industry’s perception. Leonard heads Kick Up, which provides a balanced view to false claims that have been made about horseracing. “Kick Up has been focused on tackling perception challenges online and through education, but change marketing also needs real-world action,” Leonard said. “National Thoroughbred Week is the next step – opening stable doors, creating hands-on moments, and showing people the reality of racing, up close and personal. “Trust is built through experience and when an industry isn’t open people believe it has something to hide. We’re giving people a direct and special experience.” More information can be found at thoroughbredweek.co.nz View the full article

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What Orange Races Where Racing Orange, Towac Park Racecourse – 57 Canobolas Rd, Orange NSW 2800 When Friday, April 11, 2025 First Race 12:35pm AEST Visit Dabble Towac Park Racecourse is the destination for NSW racing on Friday afternoon, with a massive eight-part program lined up for Orange Gold Cup Day. The $75,000 feature has Big Dance (1600m) eligibility up for grabs, and with some star stables making the trip to the Central Tablelands region, it’s sure to be a cracking days racing. The rail moves out +3.5m the entire circuit, and with pristine conditions forecast leading into race-day, participants can expect to be racing on a genuine Good 4 surface. Orange Gold Cup Day is set to commence at 12:35pm local time. Orange Gold Cup Tip: Campaldino Campaldino appears perfectly placed third-up, with the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained gelding set to peak stepping out to the 2100m in the Orange Gold Cup. He was only shaded by I Am Empire in his latest start on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on March 26, with the four-year-old fighting off the canvas to make it a grandstand finish. Back to country grade should be a terrific opportunity for Campaldino to make a return to the winners’ enclosure, and with Winona Costin likely to dictate from barrier nine, expect the pair to justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Orange Gold Cup Race 7 – #3 Campaldino (9) 4yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Winona Costin (58.5kg) Best Bet at Orange: Pleasurize The Luke Pepper-trained Pleasurize goes in search of a hat-trick in this BM58 contest and looks well placed to keep her winning streak intact. She was a sitting duck last start at Goulburn on March 23, but showed plenty of fight in the concluding stages to hold a half-length margin to Teylu who appeared to be finishing best. Expect Claire Ramsbotham to send Pleasurize to the top from the outset, and provided she can peak again third-up, She’ll prove hard to chase down once again. Best Bet Race 3 – #4 Pleasurize (3) 3yo Filly | T: Luke Pepper | J: Claire Ramsbotham (a2kg) (60.5kg) Next Best at Orange: Jolly Good Fellow Jolly Good Fellow was far from disgraced first-up at Warwick Farm on April 2, with the son of Zousain sticking to within three lengths of the ultra-impressive Engine Room. Stepping back to country company second-up should be ideal, and the three-year-old should take dramatic improvement into this second-up assignment. Mitch Stapleford will look to offset the wide draw and lead them up from barrier 10, and with an element of class compared to some key rivals, Jolly Good Fellow should finally shirk the maiden tag at start eight. Next Best Race 2 – #1 Jolly Good Fellow (10) 3yo Gelding | T: Dean Mirfin | J: Mitch Stapleford (60.5kg) Friday quaddie tips for Orange Orange quadrella selections April 11, 2025 2-3-4-5-11 1-5-7-10 2-3 1-2-4-6-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Racecourse – Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Friday, April 11, 2025 First Race 5:45pm AEST Visit Dabble Cranbourne Racecourse is the destination for Victorian racing on Friday evening, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail reverts to the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and with no rainfall expect to hit the course in the lead-up, punters can expect a Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 5:45pm local time. Best Bet at Cranbourne: Biancelli Biancelli put together two strong wins in her debut preparation and looks primed to continue winning ways in this BM64 contest. She was impressive, holding off Hedonist in her latest win at Moonee Valley on November 22, picking herself up off the canvas after being headed in the shadows of the post. She’s won two jump-outs leading into this first-up assignment, and with the daughter of Cosmic Force showing tactical speed in the past, Biancelli will take plenty of chasing on resumption in the Cranbourne opener. Best Bet Race 1 – #2 Biancelli (3) 3yo Filly | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Beau Mertens (59.5kg) Next Best at Cranbourne: Iced Chocolate Iced Chocolate may be winless heading into star nine; however, she won’t get a better chance of success than in this 1000m maiden contest. She’s started a short-priced favourite with horse racing bookmakers in her last three starts of last preparation, frustrating punters after finishing in the minor money on all three occasions. Her recent jump-out at Pakenham suggests she may have her confidence back, and with this first-up assignment lacking depth, it would come as some shock if Iced Chocolate wasn’t finishing best this time around. Next Best Race 2 – #9 Iced Chocolate (5) 4yo Mare | T: Dan Meagher | J: Tom Prebble (a1.5kg) (57.5kg) Best Value at Cranbourne: Fagin Fagin drops back in grade after running into trouble in a testing BM78 at Ballarat on April 2, with the son of Fiorente being squeezed out at a crucial stage. It didn’t cost him the race; however, he should’ve finished closer than the 2.4-length margin may suggest. He appears to be the logical leader in this field of 11, and with Fagin bringing an element of class to this BM64 contest, punters shouldn’t be worried about this guy lugging the big weight (62.5kg) to victory. Best Value Race 7 – #1 Fagin (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Paul Gatt (62.5kg) Friday quaddie tips for Cranbourne Cranbourne quadrella selections April 11, 2025 1-4 3-4-5-7-8-9-10 1-2-8-9-10 1-2-5-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 04/08/2025 Licensee: Cathal Lynch, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on April 9, 2025; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Dantrolene—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Saxton, who won at Laurel Park on 2/14/25. Date: 04/07/2025 Licensee: Michael Matz, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on April 8, 2025; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: Medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from Carentan, who won at Gulfstream Park on 1/19/25. Date: 04/04/2025 Licensee: Kasey Ray Kemper, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: Vets' list medication violation for the presence of Phenylbutazone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from El Siete Leguas on 2/24/25. Pending ADMC Violations 04/09/2025, Scooter Davis, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Dexamethasone—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Uncaptured Star, who won at Tampa Bay on 3/15/25. 04/08/2025, Victor Barboza, trainer: Pending medication violation for the use or attempted use of a Class C controlled medication on Gayles Evening during the race period, an event dated 3/2/25. 04/08/2025, Antonio Meraz, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Cobalt Salts—a banned substance—in a sample taken from First Kitten, who won at Mahoning Valley on 2/12/25. 04/07/2025, Greg Green, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine and Xylazine—both controlled substances (Class B)—in a sample taken from Ogailala on 3/7/25. 04/07/2025, Aldana Spieth, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from Breath Deeply, who won at Tampa Bay on 2/1/25. 04/04/2025, Mark Simms, trainer: Pending vets' list medication violation for the presence of Acepromazine—a controlled substance (Class B)—in a sample taken from With Full Honors on 3/4/25. 04/04/2025, Sherry Janice Armstrong, trainer: Pending medication violation for the use or attempted use of a Class C controlled medication on Truckin during the race period, an event dated 2/13/25. 04/04/2025, Ben Colebrook, trainer: Pending medication violation for the presence of Ibuprofen—a controlled substance (Class C)—in a sample taken from Interlock Empire, who finished second at Oaklawn Park on 1/24/25. Violations of Crop Rule Gulfstream Park Edwin Gonzalez – violation date April 4; $1,000 fine, four-day suspension Mahoning Valley Brandon Tapara – violation date April 7; $250 fine, one-day suspension The post National Regulatory Rulings, Apr. 3 – 9 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 23rd season of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing gets underway April 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis. View the full article

WinStar Farm's Elliott Walden said April 9 that River Thames came out of his third-place finish in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) fine and will be pointed to the Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

By Jonny Turner ‘Watch out for the Hill brothers’ could prove an important message for punters at Winton on Thursday. Max Hill links up with a handy book of four drives in his adopted home province, while younger brother Seth is on a southern raid, linking up with three solid chances. Big brother has landed the drive behind one of the best placed horses at the Wairio Trotting Club meeting. A new association with trainer Brad Williamson has put Max Hill in the hot seat behind Tabasco, who drops sharply in grade after taking on Southland’s recent country cup events. “It has been great driving for Brad, he has obviously been very successful in his own driving career,” Hill said. “And he has got a nice team, so to be able to get on a nice horse like Tabasco is a great opportunity.” Tabasco has been luckless in his last two starts, being left sitting parked. Hill is hoping to find a cosier trip for Tabasco from barrier 1 on the second row. “It looks a suitable race for him, the draw looks like it will work out OK,” Hill said. “I don’t think we will be on the markers for too long, we will see how things pan out and look to put him in the race.” “He should be a good chance.” Hill also links up with the early favourite for Thursday’s opener in Robyns Hustler. With a sweet draw in barrier 1, the pacer looks a strong hope on the back of his solid recent form. “He is one of those horses that you have to see how he feels on the day.” “But from (barrier) 1, if he can get a nice run on the markers, hopefully he is running on pretty well.” Hill also combines with Airwaves who bounced back to form with a solid last start second at Ascot Park. The veteran pacer is usually put on the pace and from barrier 6 on Thursday, similar tactics are to be expected. “His last start was good, he gets used a bit early and that probably won’t be changing much.” “He is in the right grade and hopefully he can go another good race.” Hill also links up with Airwaves’ stablemate Donald Trot, who looks a rough winning hope. Seth Hill will combine with Andy Hall who bounced back to his best form when winning the feature trot at the recent Kindergarten Stakes meeting. Hill will also drive both Katys Shadow and Divine Storm for Canterbury trainer Jamie Gameson. View the full article

Fasig-Tipton's April Digital Sale closed Wednesday afternoon with 64 horses sold for $1,822,500. The sale averaged $28,476 with a clearance rate of 74.4%. The catalogue offered horses of racing age, racing/broodmare prospects, 2-year-olds in training, broodmares (including mares with foals at foot), and short yearlings. Crimson Frost (Hip 12) sold for $240,000 to Gracie Bloodstock, agent, from the consignment of Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent for a Major Reduction of Merriebelle Stable. The Stormy Atlantic mare received a timely update when her 2021 produce, the City of Light colt Crimson Light, won his second in a row on Apr. 5 at Aqueduct to remain undefeated. Crimson Frost sold with her current produce, a colt by Forte foaled March 16 in Kentucky. Top hips sold also included: I'm Mo Joke (Hip 107), a 3-year-old daughter of Practical Joke, sold for $130,000 to Joel Engelhart. I'm Mo Joke has two strong runner-up finishes in two career starts, both last month at Fair Grounds. She was offered as a racing/broodmare prospect by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. A yearling colt by Tiz the Law (Hip 36), sold for $105,000 to Machmer Hall/Evan and Scott Dilworth. The bay colt is a half-brother to two winners from two to race out of the stakes winning Smart Strike mare Smartfly. Hip 36 was offered by Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, agent for a Major Reduction of Merriebelle Stable. Nicole's Journey (Hip 3), a maiden winner by Arrogate, sold for $100,000 to Shawn Dugan, agent. The gray filly is a half-sister to Canadian champion and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Ria Antonia, who is now a multiple group stakes producer, and graded stakes placed blacktype winner Cross the Line, among others. Nicole's Journey was offered as a broodmare prospect by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. Poker Joker (Hip 20), a 4-year-old by Practical Joke, sold for $100,000 to Mike Maker. The chestnut gelding is on a five-race win streak, with his most recent win coming on Mar. 22 at Tampa Bay Downs. Poker Joker was offered as a horse of racing age by Grovendale Sales, agent. “The market was fair across the board,” said Leif Aaron, Director of Digital Sales. “There was plenty of activity on the site and the clearance rate was healthy. The sale topper was a broodmare with foal at foot, the same as last year's April sale, and we can see this part of the market really growing in the future.” Of the upcoming May Digital Sale, Aaron said, “We're looking forward to a strong contingent of racehorses next month. We've seen continued confidence from the domestic and international buying bench on this platform.” Full results are available online. The next digital sale will be the May Digital Sale, to be held May 8-13. Entries close Apr. 28. The post Crimson Frost Tops Fasig-Tipton April Digital Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article