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With the Melbourne and Sydney Autumn Carnivals in full swing, Flemington and Randwick hosted strong meetings that featured multiple Group and Listed contests last Saturday. From the two featured meetings on the Eastern Seaboard, we have found three runners that are worth putting in your blackbook to follow in their upcoming starts after catching the eye. Randwick Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +4m entire circuit Race 6: Group 3 Triscay Stakes (1200m) | Time: 1:08.57 Horse to follow: Commemorative (3rd) James Cummings chose to kick off Commemorative’s autumn campaign in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes (1200m) at Randwick, where the four-year-old mare ran on strongly without threatening the winner over 1200m. The daughter of I Am Invincible jumped slowly from barrier one, and Adam Hyeronimus chose to settle at the rear of the field on the fence behind a hot tempo. Turning for home, Hyeronimus steered his mount towards the inside rail to take a run up the inside of her rivals, and even though she was slightly held up at the 100m mark, Commemorative burst through a gap late and savaged the line. When to bet: Considering Commemorative was fresh and had to chase a fast tempo, it is expected that Cummings will give her a longer break before her next start. The Group 3 Wenona Girl Quality (1200m) on March 8 at Randwick comes up in three weeks, and that should suit this girl perfectly. https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Randwick-2025-Group-3-Triscay-Stakes-15022025-Inhibitions-James-Cummings-Kerrin-McEvoy.mp4 Flemington Track rating: Good 4 (down to Soft 6 after R3, down to Soft 7 after R6) Rail position: True entire circuit Race 6: Listed Elms Handicap (1400m) | Time: 1:25.20 Horse to follow: Aztec Ruler (2nd) William Pike returned to the saddle on the Western Australian galloper Aztec Ruler when he piloted him to a second-place finish in the Elms Handicap (1400m). After Buffalo River ran the race along at a strong tempo, Pike got moving from the back of the field and pushed the Stefan Vahala-trained gelding to the middle of the track in the home straight. Rise At Dawn had already built an unassailable lead by the 200m mark, but Aztec Ruler sprinted sharply to take ground off the winner and finish 1.25 lengths back as the runner-up. When to bet: There are limited options for Aztec Ruler in Melbourne over the next few weeks, but the Listed Bunbury Stakes (1400m) on March 8 looks like a nice race for him to target. If Vahala chooses to take him back to Western Australia, he can end his long preparation with a deserving win. https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Flemington-2025-Listed-Elms-Handicap-15022025-Rise-At-Dawn-Ben-Will-JD-Hayes-Michael-Dee.mp4 Race 9: Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) | Time: 1:25.68 Horse to follow: Sneaky Sunrise (3rd) One of the more unlucky runners at Flemington was Sneaky Sunrise for the Ben, Will & JD Hayes stable, who ran up behind the leaders to finish third in the Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m). Daniel Stackhouse rode the daughter of The Autumn Sun and chose to stay in behind runners to get cover for as long as possible; however, they ran up behind Cilicap and Husk before being tightened for room in the concluding stages of the race. When to bet: The Group 3 Kewney Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on March 8 looks like the ideal race for Sneaky Sunrise to contest in her next start. If the stable chooses to stay at Listed level, the Morphettville Guineas (1600m) on March 10 could be another target. https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Flemington-2025-Listed-Desirable-Stakes-15022025-Cilacap-Grahame-Begg-Craig-Williams.mp4 Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Caulfield Autumn Classic Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1800m The Caulfield Autumn Classic is a Group 2 race for three-year-olds, run over 1800m under set weight conditions, hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club at Caulfield. First held as the Stanley Plate in 1957 over 2000m, it was renamed the Autumn Classic in 1987 and has run at 1800m since. The Caulfield Autumn Classic held Listed status from 1979 to 1988, became Group 3 until 1993, and has been Group 2 since 1994. Traditionally held at Caulfield, it was run at Flemington in 1996 and Sandown in 2023 due to renovations. Triscay (1991) and Parure (2021) are the only fillies to claim the Caulfield Autumn Classic. The 2024 Caulfield Autumn Classic winner was Immediacy, defeating Caracas and Our Couver. 2025 Caulfield Autumn Classic betting odds 2025 Caulfield Autumn Classic odds will be released on Monday, February 17, 2025. How to bet on the Caulfield Autumn Classic All Australian online bookmakers featuring horse racing will have Caulfield races available to bet on. Like most Group 2 races, Caulfield Autumn Classic betting opens when nominations come through, typically on the Monday prior to the Caulfield Autumn Classic. Australians can bet on the Caulfield Autumn Classic at the following betting sites: Neds Code GETON 1 Take It To The Neds Level Neds Only orange bookie! Check Out Neds Review 18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit today. “GETON is not a bonus code. Neds does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. Full terms. 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Caulfield Autumn Classic News Immediacy takes out Autumn Classic in fine style Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young and Luke Currie have combined with Immediacy to take out the Group 2 Autumn Classic … Read More Caulfield racing preview & tips | Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2024 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview for Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2024 at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday afternoon … Read More Caulfield full racing preview & best odds | Saturday, February 10 Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Group 1 racing returns to Caulfield on Saturday as the CF Orr Stakes headlines a massive 10-race meeting. Check out … Read More Options for Mr Maestro New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago The Andrew Forsman-trained Mr Maestro turned in another strong performance when second to the impressive Pericles in the Group 2 … Read More Pericles dominates his rivals in Group 2 Autumn Classic Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Jamie Kah and James Cummings have combined with Pericles to take out the Group 2 Autumn Classic on Blue Diamond … Read More Castlereagh Kid leads all the way in the Caulfield Autumn Classic Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Castlereagh Kid has managed to lead throughout the Group 2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield on Saturday and has since become … Read More 2025 Caulfield Autumn Classic Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2025 Caulfield Autumn Classic final field is released. Previous Caulfield Autumn Classic Fields 2024 Caulfield Autumn Classic field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Dunbelievin’ Ciaron Maher Blake Shinn 5 57kg 2 Immediacy Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Luke Currie 3 57kg 3 Our Couver Jerome Hunter Craig Williams 1 57kg 4 Genrichero Matt Laurie Ben Melham 4 57kg 5 Caracas Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra 2 57kg 6 Inevitable Award Paul Preusker Zac Spain 11 57kg 7 Willmott Archie Alexander Jye McNeil 8 57kg 8 United Kingdom Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Damian Lane 9 57kg 9 Socks Nation Ciaron Maher John Allen 6 55kg 10 Justaboom Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Jamie Mott 7 55kg 11 Time to Chat Ciaron Maher Michael Dee 10 55kg 2024 Caulfield Autumn Classic result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Caulfield-2024-Group-2-Autumn-Classic-24022024-Immediacy-Trent-Busuttin-Natalie-Young-Luke-Currie.mp4 1st – Immediacy (+380) 2nd – Caracas (-142.86) 3rd – Our Couver (+260) Recent runnings of the Caulfield Autumn Classic: 2024: Immediacy remains undefeated Immediacy ($5.00) maintained his unbeaten start to his career with an impressive win in the Group 2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield, giving Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young their first victory in the race. After leaving the barriers well, Luke Currie allowed his mount to settle in behind the speed before peeling off the leader’s heels on the home turn and let down with a blistering turn of foot in the home straight. The son of Tarzino ran straight past Socks Nation ($6.00) and Time To Chat ($41.00) along with Our Couver ($17.00), but he was quick to shake off the challenge of the horse on his inside and careered away to win by three lengths. 2023: Pericles a class above Jamie Kah and James Cummings combined with Pericles to take out the Group 2 Autumn Classic over 1800m at Sandown, defeating the fast finishing Mr Maestro and Ausbred Rising Sun by a good margin. The Gai Waterhouse-trained Acosta led the field up with the equal second favourite Hennessy Lad sitting outside of it, setting up a solid tempo for the staying event. With Pericles recording his second career win, it sees him return to the winners circle for the first time since his debut win back in September of 2022. The Street Boss gelding was well backed by punters, jumping as a $3.50 favourite with online betting sites, and saluting for his resilient followers in fine style. 2022: Castlereagh Kid not for catching “From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan,” those were the words that Gai Waterhouse used to describe her Autumn Classic-winning three-year-old Castlereagh Kid. Having claimed a Gosford maiden a month prior, the Snitzel gelding has since gone on to claim a BM64 at Sandown, before going to Caulfield and leading throughout the Group 2 event over 1800m. The win was aided by an absolute peach of a steer from Damien Oliver, with the champion hoop gaining cheap sectionals at a crucial time which left Castlereagh Kid with plenty left in the tank when it mattered most. Having been sent around as a $3.80 favourite with most online betting sites, Ollie made sure the favourite punters had no worries in the running when gaining a record fifth win in the race. Previous winners of the Caulfield Autumn Classic Caulfield Autumn Classic Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Immediacy Luke Currie Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 2023 Pericles Jamie Melham James Cummings 2022 Castlereagh Kid Damien Oliver Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2021 Parure Damian Lane Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes 2020 Adelaide Ace John Allen Lindsey Smith 2019 Global Exchange Ben Melham Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2018 Valiant Spirit Regan Bayliss Daniel Williams 2017 Farson Stephen Baster Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2016 Tally Craig Williams John O’Shea 2015 Alpine Eagle Damien Oliver Tony McEvoy 2014 Vilanova Craig Newitt Chris Waller 2013 Super Cool Michael Rodd Mark Kavanagh 2012 Upbeat Blake Shinn Anthony Cummings 2011 Folding Gear Ben Melham Lee Hope 2010 Extra Zero Glen Boss David Hayes 2009 Stokehouse Craig Williams David Hayes 2008 Brom Brom Brad Rawiller Colin & Cindy Alderson 2007 Ambitious General Damien Oliver Peter Moody 2006 Spinney Darren Beadman John Hawkes 2005 Renewable Danny Nikolic Graeme Rogerson 2004 Elvstroem Damien Oliver Tony Vasil 2003 Natural Blitz Nash Rawiller Chief Stipe Harrison 2002 Don Eduardo Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 2001 Fubu Vincent Hall Cliff Brown 2000 Pins Patrick Payne Clarry Conners Caulfield Autumn Classic winners pre-2000 Caulfield Autumn Classic Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Dignity Dancer 1998 Gold Guru 1997 Silver Glade 1996 Iron Horse 1995 Hurricane Sky 1994 Waikikamukau 1993 Redding 1992 Laranto 1991 Triscay 1990 Stylish Century 1989 King’s High 1988 Mr. Danamite 1987 Myocard 1986 Normandy Bay 1985 Playful Monarch 1984 Tri-Flow 1983 Admiral Lincoln 1982 Gurner’s Lane 1981 Find The Gold 1980 Mr. Independent 1979 Double Century 1978 Father’s Day 1977 Blue Monarch 1976 Ready O’Ready 1975 Classic Conquest 1974 Sequester 1973 Red Cast 1972 Hampton’s Pride 1971 Royal Guardsman 1970 Voleur 1969 Aventyl 1968 Chosen Lady 1967 Pharaon 1966 Naval Brass 1965 Matloch 1964 Spotted 1963 Soldate 1962 Blue Era 1961 Reinsman 1960 Nilarco 1959 High Peal 1958 Wool Man 1957 Lord Gavin Recommended! 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Having made the decision to fork out a $55,000 late entry fee for the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes, Field Of Play (Deep Field) heads the market for the race after a perfect barrier draw. A field of 16 will line up in Victoria’s most prestigious two-year-old race over 1200m at Caulfield on Saturday with the Trent Busuttin and Natalie-trained Field Of Play drawn in gate five. Field Of Play is by three-time champion Hong Kong sire Deep Field and out of a winning I Am Invincible mare. He was offered by Kaha Nui Farm in Book 1 of Karaka 2024, where he was knocked down to Jamie Richards and Andrew Williams Bloodstock for $500,000. Field Of Play was not nominated for the Blue Diamond when entries closed last year as he had been earmarked for Hong Kong, but after winning at Moonee Valley on debut and then scoring in the Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) on February 8, connections decided to pay the late entry fee. The gelded son of Deep Field has already amassed just shy of $300,000 from his two wins. Busuttin said Field Of Play had improved, to his eye, since his latest win. “He worked up perfect this morning,” Busuttin said. “Touch wood, it’s been very smooth, very trouble free. “After his gallop this morning, I said the only thing that could go off the rails was a bad barrier draw, and luckily, we’ve got the good draw, and all we have to do now is keep him nice and tidy until Saturday and he’ll run well.” Field Of Play remained favourite at $5 for the Blue Diamond following Tuesday’s draw and heads the market from My Gladiola and Palm Angel, both at $7. View the full article

It was an emotional day at Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stables on Sunday when co-trainer Sam Bergerson farewelled Skew Wiff (NZ) (Savabeel) for the final time following her retirement from racing. Bred and raced by Waikato Stud, the daughter of Savabeel recorded Bergerson’s first Group One victory as a trainer when taking out the 2023 edition of the Tarzino Trophy (1400m), a day that will live long in the memory of the Matamata horseman. “She holds a really special place in my heart being my first Group One winner,” he said. “She had a few quirky traits which made her a bit different from everyone else. She wasn’t overly big, but she was just so gutsy and was really special.” Out of stakes performer Starvoia, Skew Wiff recorded four career victories, including on racing’s biggest stage when taking out the Gr.3 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. She was also placed at Group level on six occasions, including the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (2040m), Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m), Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m), Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m), and Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) on two occasions, and accrued more than $750,000 in prizemoney. While finishing fourth in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham last month, she failed to fire in her last two outings, including last Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m). “We would have loved to have won that race for Mark (Chittick, Waikato Stud principal) and the team, but she never came up and we thought her last two runs were a bit disappointing,” Bergerson said. “She just didn’t come up this time around. We couldn’t fault her at home heading towards Saturday at Matamata. She had lost that zest for racing. “She has got nothing left to prove, so we are happy to see her go off sound and well. “It was sad putting her on the float on Sunday, but I am excited for her next chapter of life, and I am sure she is going to be a fantastic broodmare if she leaves the qualities and traits she has herself.” View the full article

Australian syndicator OTI Racing have added a $1 million Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contender to their New Zealand racing arsenal after securing promising filly Twisted Love (NZ) (Vanbrugh) last week. Trained by Waverley horseman Bill Thurlow, the daughter of Vanbrugh scored impressively on debut at her home track late last month, which attracted the attention of several potential buyers. “We had quite a few people interested in her and OTI was able to put something together,” Thurlow said. Twisted Love was initially purchased out of Seaton Park’s 2023 Book 2 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale draft for $17,000 by Thurlow’s daughters Emma and Jamie, and Thurlow was pleased to see them rewarded for their investment. “They are happy with that, and it helps to pay a few bills,” he said. With a $1 million carrot dangling in front of them in the form of the New Zealand Oaks, OTI Racing have elected to keep Twisted Love in Thurlow’s care for the immediate future. “She will be in our care for a little while. We are not too sure how far she goes this campaign, so we will just wait and see,” Thurlow said. “The Oaks is the plan at this stage, but there is still plenty of water to go under the bridge before that happens. “There is good money there now, so it is a great incentive to try and leave them here as long as they can.” OTI Racing’s silks are set to feature prominently in New Zealand over the next month, particularly on Champions Day at Ellerslie on March 8 where they will carried by Golden Century and Skippers Canyon in the $1.25 million Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m), while the Bjorn Baker-trained Perfumist will cross the Tasman to take her place in the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) for slot holders RACE Inc. While they have parted ways with Twisted Love, Emma and Jamie Thurlow still have a number of other young stock to look forward to, including fellow three-year-old filly Miss Fireball, who will attempt to break through for her maiden win at her second attempt in the Wanganui Insurance Brokers Maiden 3YO 1200 at Wanganui on Friday. “Emma has got a share in Miss Fireball who runs on Friday at Wanganui, and we bought one (yearling) out of the Sydney sale, which they will probably take a share in,” Thurlow said. “Miss Fireball has been working well and I am happy with her. Hopefully she runs a nice race for them.” Meanwhile, Thurlow has been pleased with the progress of Field Of Gold and Whangaehu following their runs in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa earlier this month, with their next targets being at opposite ends of the country. “Both of them have come through their races really well,” he said. “Field Of Gold may venture south for the Dunedin Gold Cup (Listed, 2400m) and Whangaehu will probably go to the Bonecrusher (Gr.1, 2000m), he has just been weighted out of the handicaps. “It is unfortunate, we were really keen to have a go at the Auckland Cup (Gr.2, 3200m) but he has just been weighted out of it now. That’s the pill you have to swallow, and we will probably keep to weight-for-age with him and if it all goes well, we may look at the Sydney Cup (Gr.1, 3200m) with him where he will probably get less weight.” View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Angus Armanasco Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1400m The Angus Armanasco Stakes is a Group 2 race for three-year-old fillies, run over 1400m under set weights and penalty conditions Conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club, the Angus Armanasco Stakes is a key feature on the Blue Diamond Stakes program at Caulfield. First held in 1976 as the Tranquil Star Stakes, it became the Angus Armanasco Stakes in 1996, honouring the Hall of Fame trainer. The Angus Armanasco Stakes was initially ran over 1600m, shifting to 1400m in 1984, reverting to 1600m from 1998 to 2010, and settling back to 1400m from 2011. Worth $300,000 in 2025, the Angus Armanasco Stakes serves as a lead-up to the Group 2 Kewney Stakes (1600m). 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Angus Armanasco Stakes News Treasurethe Moment to chase further Group 1 success in autumn Australia horse racing news 2 months ago Treasurethe Moment returns for a big autumn campaign, starting with the Angus Armanasco Stakes and culminating in the Australian Oaks … Read More Sassy Boom gives Danny O’Brien third Angus Armanasco Stakes win Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Danny O’Brien and Blake Shinn have combined with Sassy Boom to take out the Group 3 Angus Armanasco Stakes on … Read More Caulfield racing preview & tips | Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2024 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview for Blue Diamond Stakes Day 2024 at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday afternoon … Read More Shuffle Dancer edges out Royal Merchant in Angus Armanasco Stakes Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Peter Moody and Ben Melham have combined with Shuffle Dancer to take out the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at … Read More Lavish Girl leads all the way in Angus Armanasco Stakes Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Lavish Girl has taken out the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at Caulfield following a peach of a front-running steer … Read More 2021 Angus Armanasco Stakes betting tips & odds | Caulfield R3 Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago HorseBetting’s top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Angus … Read More 2025 Angus Armanasco Stakes Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2025 Angus Armanasco Stakes final field is released. Previous Angus Armanasco Stakes Fields 2024 Angus Armanasco Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Serasana Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock John Allen 7 58.5kg 2 Autumn Angel Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Billy Egan 4 58.5kg 3 Pure Paradise Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans Craig Williams 5 56kg 4 Harlow Mist John Sargent Jamie Kah 8 56kg 5 Sassy Boom Danny O’Brien Blake Shinn 6 56kg 6 So Glamorous Grahame Begg Damian Lane 9 56kg 7 Don’tdoubtlayla Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 3 56kg 8 Sparkling Matt Laurie Ben Melham 2 56kg 9 Rocking The Boat Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Luke Currie 1 56kg 10 Starlacca Shane Nichols Daniel Stackhouse 10 56kg 2024 Angus Armanasco Stakes result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Caulfield-2024-Group-3-Angus-Armanasco-Stakes-24022024-Sassy-Boom-Danny-OBrien-Blake-Shinn.mp4 1st – Sassy Boom (+700) 2nd – So Glamorous (-111.11) 3rd – Serasana (-125) Recent runnings of the Angus Armanasco Stakes: 2024: Sassy Boom leads throughout Sassy Boom ($7.50) only recorded her second career victory at Sale six days prior, but after such a strong performance, Danny O’Brien made the right call to back her up in the Group 3 Angus Armanasco Stakes and the filly landed the spoils. Blake Shinn was quick to notice the early track pattern after the winners of races one and two came from inside the first two upon settling, so when the daughter of Spirit Of Boom came around the home turn under a hold, it was always going to be hard to run her down. The race favourites were unlucky, as Serasana ($4.60) was posted three-wide for the entire trip and did well to hold onto third place, while Autumn Angel ($4.40) settled near last and didn’t make much of an impression in the concluding stages. Pure Paradise ($7.50) made ground along the rail, in what looks to be the place to be early on, but So Glamorous ($5.50) was the best of the swoopers out wide and ran home strong into second place. 2023: Shuffle Dancer arrives in time Shuffle Dancer edged out Royal Merchant in the concluding stages of the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes to claim her first black-type victory of her career, after making the jump from a Benchmark 70 Handicap at Moonee Valley at her last start to a Group 2 at Sandown. Royal Merchant led the field for 1350m of the 1400m event, but Shuffle Dancer, the bookies favourite, under the urgings of Ben Melham ran over the top of her late to score an impressive victory by just over a long neck on the line. The I Am Invincible filly didn’t have all the favours in the running as she was posted wide for most of the trip and had to make a sustained run out four-wide on the home turn before powering home to get the win. 2022: Lavish Girl proves too hard to run down The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Lavish Girl made the most of a good start to lead all the way in the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. The Xtravagant filly controlled the race early, and then was able to hug the rail and kick away from the rest of the field to score by a 1.25 lengths for jockey Ben Melham. Race favourite, Argentia, had a nice run in behind Lavish Girl, but after bullocking her way clear at the top of the straight, she couldn’t reel in the all-the-way leader. Previous winners of the Angus Armanasco Stakes Angus Armanasco Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Sassy Boom Blake Shinn Danny O’Brien 2023 Shuffle Dancer Ben Melham Peter Moody 2022 Lavish Girl Ben Melham Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2021 Yes Baby Yes Jamie Melham Leon & Troy Corstens 2020 La Tene Brad Rawiller James Cummings 2019 Qafila Mark Zahra David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2018 Summer Sham Daniel Moor Danny O’Brien 2017 Savanna Amour Joao Moreira John Meagher 2016 Catch a Fire Damian Lane David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2015 Sabatini Nicholas Hall Lee Hope 2014 Spirits Dance Chad Schofield Peter Moody 2013 Meliora Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2012 Shopaholic Glen Boss Danny O’Brien 2011 Pinker Pinker Dwayne Dunn Greg Eurell 2010 Set for Fame Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2009 Gold Water Nash Rawiller Gai Waterhouse 2008 Zarita Greg Childs Pat Hyland 2007 Miss Finland Craig Williams David Hayes 2006 Serenade Rose Steven King Lee Freedman 2005 Ballet Society Steven King Pat Hyland 2004 Special Harmony Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 2003 La Bella Dame Danny Nikolic Mick Price 2002 Elegant Fashion Greg Childs Tony McEvoy 2001 Rose Archway Eddie Cassar Clarry Conners 2000 I Am a Ripper Patrick Payne Bevan Laming Angus Armanasco Stakes winners pre-2000 Angus Armanasco Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Rose O’ War 1998 Champagne 1997 Cheval Place 1996 Not On Friday 1995 Northwood Plume 1994 Party Time / Sovereign Appeal 1993 Big Jamaica 1992 Rockabye 1991 Tessuti 1990 Deira 1989 Seapost 1988 Golden Unicorn 1987 Shackle 1986 Golden Twig 1985 Delightful Belle 1984 Richebourg 1983 Irish Heiress 1982 Rogue’s Delight 1981 Tynia 1980 Bravita 1979 Sonstone 1978 Pushy 1977 Brett’s Honour 1976 Better Draw Recommended! 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What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, February 19, 2025 First Race 6:35pm HKT (9:35pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening, with a bumper nine-part program awaiting locals. The rail is placed in the B course for the meeting, and with nothing but sunny skies forecast leading into Wednesday night, punters are assured a genuine Good 4 surface throughout proceedings. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 6:35pm HKT. Best Bet at Happy Valley: Aurio Aurio has been the flashing light in his last two performances at Sha Tin, with David Hayes-trained gelding finishing off well without luck. The son of Capitalist was slow away and checked off heels at a crucial stage in his latest outing behind Righteous Arion on February 9, with the four-year-old producing some impressive closing sectionals despite the torrid run in transit. Hollie Doyle will need to utilise stall one to stay in touch with the leaders, and provided Aurio can produce a similar turn-of-speed in his first trip to Happy Valley, this guy will prove hard to hold out at a good price with Neds. Best Bet Race 7 – #8 Aurio (1) 4yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Hollie Doyle (55kg) Next Best at Happy Valley: Perfect General Perfect General got a pass mark returning at this course and distance on January 22, filling out the minor money as he did his best work late behind Happy Trio and Sight Happy. He was dragged back towards the rear of the field from gate nine on that occasion, and with Lyle Hewitson granted the opportunity to sit closer from barrier five this time around, expect him to take full advantage in an attempt to land the one-one. He should strip fitter for that first-up performance, so expect Perfect General to figure in the finish once again. Next Best Race 2 – #2 Perfect General (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Caspar Fownes | J: Lyle Hewitson (61kg) Best Value at Happy Valley: Flying Fortress Flying Fortress should appreciate dropping into Class 4 company for the first time after hitting the line well behind Wings Of War at this track and trip on January 15. The Shamexpress gelding was well-supported with horse racing bookmakers on that occasion, and although he failed to figure, he was doing his best work late to suggest stepping out to the 1650m would be ideal. Hollie Doyle will drag back in search of cover from stall nine, and provided the breaks fall his way, Flying Fortress must be considered a major player in this. Best Value Race 4 – #1 Flying Fortress (9) 4yo Gelding | T: Cody Mo | J: Hollie Doyle (61kg) Wednesday quaddie tips for Happy Valley Happy Valley quadrella selections February 19, 2025 1-3-5-7-8 1-6-8-9-11 2-3-5-9-12 2-4-5-9-11 Horse racing tips View the full article

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, February 19, 2025 First Race 2:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +5m between the 1000m marker to winning post, while the remainder stays out +3m. The surface is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, however, with plenty of sunny skies forecast on Monday and Tuesday, punters can expect an upgrade into the Good range as racing at Warwick Farm gets underway at 2:20pm local time. Best Bet at Warwick Farm: Seven’s Seven’s was sensational on Australian debut at this course on January 27, storming through the line over an unsuitable trip to suggest there’s plenty of upside in this lightly raced European import. The son of Bated Breath was putting in the big strides at the end of 1600m to suggest an immediate step-up to 2100m should be ideal, and with barrier four of eight allowing Jason Collett to hold a position, Seven’s should be within striking distance turning for home. He has Saturday grade qualities, so expect the Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald barn to send this guy to tougher assignments in the near future. Best Bet Race 2 – #4 Seven’s (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Jason Collett (58kg) Next Best at Warwick Farm: Congressman Chris Waller has two smart debutants going head-to-head in the opening event; however, it’s Congressman that gets the verdict. The Snitzel colt caught the eye in a recent barrier trial at Rosehill on February 3, with the unraced two-year-old closing to within 1.4 lengths of Skyhook. That trial form appears strong with the winner running a bold placing in Saturday’s Pierro Plate (1100m) at Randwick, and with Congressman set to get a cosy run from barrier two under Nash Rawiller, this guy should get every chance to make an impression first-up. Next Best Race 1 – #2 Congressman (2) 2yo Colt | T: Chris Waller | J: Nash Rawiller (57kg) Best Value at Warwick Farm: Travolta Travolta represents good each-way value with horse racing bookmakers as he makes his Australian debut. The Lope De Vega gelding has progressed nicely since his arrival to the Chris Waller barn, with the four-year-old making strong inroads from the rear of the field in a recent barrier trial at Warwick Farm on February 11. The 1400m is likely to prove short of his best trip moving forward in the preparation, however, at the big odds, Travolta is worth a throw at the stumps. Best Value Race 5 – #2 Travolta (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Benjamin Osmond (a3kg) (60.5kg) Wednesday quaddie tips for Warwick Farm Warwick Farm quadrella selections February 19, 2025 3-5-6 2-3-4-6-7 4-5-8 2-3-5-6-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Group One winner Skew Wiff has been retired from racing. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli It was an emotional day at Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stables on Sunday when co-trainer Sam Bergerson farewelled Skew Wiff for the final time following her retirement from racing. Bred and raced by Waikato Stud, the daughter of Savabeel recorded Bergerson’s first Group One victory as a trainer when taking out the 2023 edition of the Tarzino Trophy (1400m), a day that will live long in the memory of the Matamata horseman. “She holds a really special place in my heart being my first Group One winner,” he said. “She had a few quirky traits which made her a bit different from everyone else. She wasn’t overly big, but she was just so gutsy and was really special.” Out of stakes performer Starvoia, Skew Wiff recorded four career victories, including on racing’s biggest stage when taking out the Group 3 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m) at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day. She was also placed at Group level on six occasions, including the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m), Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m), Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m), Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m), and Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) on two occasions, and accrued more than $750,000 in prizemoney. While finishing fourth in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham last month, she failed to fire in her last two outings, including last Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m). “We would have loved to have won that race for Mark (Chittick, Waikato Stud principal) and the team, but she never came up and we thought her last two runs were a bit disappointing,” Bergerson said. “She just didn’t come up this time around. We couldn’t fault her at home heading towards Saturday at Matamata. She had lost that zest for racing. “She has got nothing left to prove, so we are happy to see her go off sound and well. “It was sad putting her on the float on Sunday, but I am excited for her next chapter of life, and I am sure she is going to be a fantastic broodmare if she leaves the qualities and traits she has herself.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, February 19, 2025 First Race 3:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Lakeside track at Sandown is back in action on Wednesday afternoon, with eight races scheduled. A perfect day for racing is forecast, and with the track rated a Good 4 and the rail in its true position, it should be a fair day of racing. The Sandown races on February 19 are set to commence at 3:40pm AEDT. Best Bet at Sandown: Zloties Zloties won twice last campaign, along with a narrow runner-up finish and a respectable run in the Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. The Snitzel mare is blessed with a booming turn of foot and looks well suited resuming over 1200m. Jordan Childs will just need a bum to follow entering the home straight, and if Zloties is anywhere near her best, she should have no issue overhauling her rivals in the penultimate event. Best Bet Race 7 – #5 Zloties (5) 5yo Mare | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (58kg) Next Best at Sandown: Exuberance Returning from a four-month spell, Exuberance looks to be a filly with plenty of talent. The Savabeel progeny has not been seen since finishing last in the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m), but her two starts prior showed enough to suggest this BM64 is within her grasp. Blake Shinn will have Exuberance towards the rear of the field, and with a swift turn of foot, she is going to prove too hard to hold out. Next Best Race 6 – #6 Exuberance (6) 3yo Filly | T: Mark Walker | J: Blake Shinn (59kg) Best Value at Sandown: Saint Lazare Saint Lazare has been racing in solid form in recent times, and on the back of a determined Werribee BM58 victory, the son of Under The Louvre can go on with the job on Wednesday. He was forced to sustain a long run from the 800m mark and did enough to get the bob in where it matters most. Logan Bates will have this bloke in an ideal spot from barrier four, and with the jockey’s 3kg claim getting the weight down to 60.5kg, Saint Lazare can run a bold race at an each-way price with Dabble. Best Value Race 4 – #1 Saint Lazare (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Lloyd Kennewell & Lucy Yeomans | J: Logan Bates (a3) (63.5kg) Wednesday quaddie tips for Sandown Sandown quadrella selections Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1-2-4-5-8 1-6 5-6 1-3-6-7-9-11-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Masa Hashizume will reunite with Willydoit in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Masa Hashizume had plenty of motivation to get back to race-riding after a fall last month, and on Saturday, he will be back at Ellerslie to partner star three-year-old Willydoit in the Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m). The Auckland-based hoop is having the best season of his career to date, currently well on track to surpass his previous season-best tally of 57 wins. In the first half of this term, Hashizume had steered home 52 winners including Kelly Coe in the Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Hashizume had been battling out the lead in the National Jockey’s Premiership with Craig Grylls, before an unfortunate incident in the final race on Thorndon Mile Day resulted in a broken collarbone. Just over a month later, Hashizume was back at trackwork, with his sights set on returning for the Avondale Cup meeting. “I hadn’t done much for about four weeks, then I started riding trackwork on the 11th (of February),” he said. “I’m feeling good, I’ve been going to the gym to help my shoulder and everything’s going well. “I was always planning to come back on the 22nd, so it’s good to be able to do that.” Willydoit has been one of the finds of the three-year-old crop this season and Hashizume has been right by his side throughout, riding him in every trial and raceday appearance up to February 1, where Kevin Stott took the reins in his absence. The son of Tarzino has won three of his four starts and is currently rated a $2 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for the $1.25 million Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) on Champions Day next month, his next target after Saturday’s assignment. “He’s a very easy-going type of horse, and in a good way, he doesn’t know anything or worry about anything,” Hashizume said. “He’s won at 1400m and a mile, but when you look at him, he looks like a big four-year-old staying type. “Whatever he’s doing now is just a bonus, he’ll go 2100m no problem.” A grateful Hashizume will reunite with the gelding on Wednesday for his final gallop, under the watchful eye of trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy. “Shaun has been supporting me since I was a three and four-kilo claimer,” he said. “If this horse was with another stable, I probably would’ve been taken off by now, so it’s very special to me that Shaun, Emma and the owners have that belief in me. “Hopefully I can get a result for them too.” Horse racing news View the full article

By Michael Guerin Harness racing lost not only a popular owner but one of its oldest ever recently. Northern owner John McIntosh passed away just days after turning 100, reports friend and long-time trainer Derek Balle. McIntosh was a constant in the Alexandra Park stabling clock for decades, racing horses firstly with another old friend the late Roy Purdon when he was training and ending up with Balle as his main trainer over the last 15 years. McIntosh went to the yearling sales and spent up big in 2016 when he was a spritely 91, saying at the time he was too old for his other hobbies so wanted to buy a nice horse. McIntosh was always chirpy and a great supporter of harness racing, owning very good female pacers Credit Line and Bonny Payson with Purdon. He also raced smart young pacers Crown Derby and King Strike with Irvin Behrns and later had horses with Geoff Small, Michelle Wallis and James Stormont. After striking up an association with Balle he raced smart pacers Master Charlie (8 wins), My Generation, Bettor Step Aside, Kendrick and Ideal World. All of them were later sold to Australia, with McIntosh fond of saying “it is a business.” “He was a great guy. One of his favourite sayings when he got beat on a horse he wanted at the sales was ‘well, I run that bugger up,” smiles Balle. McIntosh was laid to rest last week, one of the last members of his generation which was such a rich part of New Zealand harness racing history. View the full article

There was a bit of history repeating itself for Ken Ford at Motukarara on Sunday. The veteran trainer brought up his 200th training success when Misty Blue, driven by grand-daughter Sheree Tomlinson, rushed home to win the Happy 21st Toddy McDermott Mobile Pace. The milestone came after his daughter Amanda, Sheree’s mother, drove his 100th training success with Zachary Binx in the Banks Peninsula Trotting Cup on the same track 10 years ago. “We were excited as hell,” he says when describing Misty Blue’s win. Now 76, Ken Ford has had 168 winners on his own account and 32 in partnership with Amanda. The Ford Factory, as it’s been called, is very much a family-orientated set up. “They talk about Next Gen – well we’ve been doing that for 50 years. I had Amanda and (son) Clint on the ponies since they were one!” These days Ford is always helping out though health issues over the years mean he is on “restricted” duties. He only really got serious about harness racing after buying a lock of land at West Melton just outside Christchurch. His first winner was Aramid at Addington in 2002. Since then he’s bred and raced a slew of good horses, highlighted by going back to back in the country’s biggest trotting race the Dominion with two horses they bred themselves, Amaretto Sun in 2017 and Marcoola a year later. “Half the fun is seeing them through from an embryo to a Dominion winner,” he says. Paying $91, Amaretto Sun’s upset win saw a 19-year-old Sheree Tomlinson become the first female driver to win the prestigious Group 1. Son Clint drove Marcoola when he won. These days Ken Ford breeds to about five mares a year. “There are a few Marcoolas running around the place so that’s pretty exciting.” One of them, a three-year-old called Rogue Hero is nominated for Ashburton this weekend. “He’s been off the place twice and won twice.” As for Misty Blue she was one of 14 horses that Bruce Negus came home with from the 2021 Standardbred Weanling Sale at Karaka. On Sunday her win was her third in 19 starts, and her second in a row. Sheree Tomlinson and partner, race caller Matthew Cross are among those that race Misty Blue. “Bruce invited us to have a pick of a few in a paddock and she was the one we chose,” Cross says. She was a cheap enough buy for Negus at $4,000 and has already accrued $33,400 in stakes. Her residual value has also dramatically increased. She is now a half sister to four winners including Yossi (18 wins and $174k) and the very handy Pinseeker (5 wins to date). Of the 14 that Negus brought home from the sales, seven have made it to the races so far with Oliver (trained by Colin and Julie DeFilippi), Munroe’s Mate (Tony Barron) and Quinn, who Negus trains himself, all having won twice. Footnote : And it won’t be long before the Ford/Tomlinson clan celebrate another milestone. Sheree Tomlinson drove a double at Motukarara (Misty Blue and Dancing With The Boss) to be on 297 career wins. View the full article

Multiple Brisbane premiership-winning rider set to fulfil a dream when he starts Hong Kong stint on Wednesday night.View the full article

The 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes, a prestigious Group 1 race for two-year-olds, is set to ignite Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, marking the pinnacle of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. Sixteen of the season’s brightest young stars will clash in a thrilling battle for the $2 million prize, with the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field […] The post Blue Diamond Stakes 2025 Field, Barriers & Latest Odds: Field Of Play Favourite in Gate 5 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Field Of Play ridden by Blake Shinn winning the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude (C&G) at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) The two-year-olds take centre stage in the 54th renewal of the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with a capacity field of 16 set to line up in the $2 million feature. The Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained Field Of Play was the big winner post-barrier draw, with the son of Deep Field securing barrier five and leaving horse racing bookmakers no choice but to install the undefeated gelding as the $5.00 favourite. Palm Angel is on the second line of betting at $6.50 after claiming the Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) on February 8 and appears to be the big firmer amongst the fillies after drawing barrier one, while My Gladiola has drifted out to $7.00 in her quest to turn the tables from the same event. The Ciaron Maher-trained Cherish Me ($8.00) has been solid in betting after drawing barrier six and brings a differing form-line after claiming victory in the Geelong Diamond (1100m) on January 4. The Godolphin two-pronged attack is headed by Sydney raider Tempted ($9.00), who may need to overcome the tricky draw of gate 12, while the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott barn send down The Playwright ($11.00) who will be seeking back-to-back wins after claiming the Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) in her latest outing. The chances don’t end there, however, with the likes of Devil Night ($15.00) and Extractor ($18.00) representing terrific each-way value with BlondeBet in the 2025 Blue Diamond Stakes. Horse racing news View the full article

When Robbie Norman dispatched his two trainers, Lonnie Briley and Jayde (J.J.) Gelner, to each select a horse for him at the 2023 Texas Thoroughbred Association Yearling Sale, he never imagined the daily double would prove to be so rewarding.View the full article

Race 9 PETER LOCK RACING 1600m WHATS THE ONE CODE (A Riddell) – Trainer Ms. D Venn reported to Stewards, that on Monday 17 February, WHAT’S THE ONE CODE, underwent a veterinary examination which included an endoscopic examination with no abnormalities being detected. D Venn further advised the gelding has been sent for a brief freshen up and will then carry on with WHAT’S THE ONE CODE’S preparation. The post Racing Te Aroha @ Te Aroha, Wednesday 12 February 2025 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Masa Hashizume had plenty of motivation to get back to race-riding after a fall last month, and on Saturday, he will be back at Ellerslie to partner star three-year-old Willydoit (NZ) (Tarzino) in the Gr.2 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m). The Auckland-based hoop is having the best season of his career to date, currently well on track to surpass his previous season-best tally of 57 wins. In the first half of this term, Hashizume had steered home 52 winners including Kelly Coe in the Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa. Hashizume had been battling out the lead in the National Jockey’s Premiership with Craig Grylls, before an unfortunate incident in the final race on Thorndon Mile Day resulted in a broken collarbone. Just over a month later, Hashizume was back at trackwork, with his sights set on returning for the Avondale Cup meeting. “I hadn’t done much for about four weeks, then I started riding trackwork on the 11th (of February),” he said. “I’m feeling good, I’ve been going to the gym to help my shoulder and everything’s going well. “I was always planning to come back on the 22nd, so it’s good to be able to do that.” Willydoit has been one of the finds of the three-year-old crop this season and Hashizume has been right by his side throughout, riding him in every trial and raceday appearance up to February 1, where Kevin Stott took the reins in his absence. The son of Tarzino has won three of his four starts and is currently rated a $2 favourite for the $1.25 million Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) on Champions Day next month, his next target after Saturday’s assignment. “He’s a very easy-going type of horse, and in a good way, he doesn’t know anything or worry about anything,” Hashizume said. “He’s won at 1400m and a mile, but when you look at him, he looks like a big four-year-old staying type. “Whatever he’s doing now is just a bonus, he’ll go 2100m no problem.” A grateful Hashizume will reunite with the gelding on Wednesday for his final gallop, under the watchful eye of trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy. “Shaun has been supporting me since I was a three and four-kilo claimer,” he said. “If this horse was with another stable, I probably would’ve been taken off by now, so it’s very special to me that Shaun, Emma and the owners have that belief in me. “Hopefully I can get a result for them too.” Explosive filly Hankee Alpha (NZ) (Proisir) is another of Hashizume’s feature rides on Saturday, taking her place in the Listed Trevor and Coralie Eagle Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m). Prepared by Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, Hankee Alpha produced outstanding victories at her first two starts, before finishing a meritorious fifth in the Gr.3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m) on Karaka Millions Night. “She showed me a lot in the first trial I rode her in, then I went on my holiday after that,” Hashizume said. “She was showing so much in her gallops and the Wexford team did a great job to settle her in her races and show that turn of foot that she’s got. “I watched her last start at the racecourse (Ellerslie) and she was good, she was strong late and had a lot of time between runs there. I galloped her last Saturday and on Monday and she felt better and better, so I’m very excited to ride her too. “Since the day I fell, Andrew and Lance have messaged me every week or so and told me they will be there when I came back, which gave me a lot of motivation. They’re very supportive.” While Hashizume won’t be taking too many more rides on his return, he jumped at the opportunity to partner another Wexford rising star in Tomodachi (NZ) (Tarzino). A winner in four of her six starts, Hashizume rode the mare on debut and will be back on board in the Open 1200m. “She’s a very good horse,” he said. “She’ll definitely be competitive in stakes races this prep, so hopefully I can get a result and stay on her. “On my first day back, I just want to be concentrating on four or five horses and I trust Leith (Innes, agent) to do what’s best for me.” View the full article

Former champion jockey David Walsh scored his first training success in more than two decades when Leah Hemi saluted aboard Zelia (Fierce Impact) at Riccarton last month, and the local horseman is hoping the same combination can put in a repeat performance at the Christchurch track on Wednesday. While more known for his decorated riding career, Walsh also had an impressive training record, headlined by Zirna’s win in the Gr.1 New Zealand Bloodstock Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha in 2003. Walsh left training following the 2003/04 season, but continued riding until finally hanging up his boots in 2016 after netting 2262 wins in the saddle and transitioned into a career as a riding mentor for New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing. Following six years in that role, and a period of time away from racing, Walsh returned to the training ranks last year, with Zelia being his first runner, and it was apt that she scored his resuming victory last month. “It was really good. I think my last winner was a horse called Daayaan at Ellerslie,” Walsh said. “It was good to see the filly fulfil the promise she had shown in the spring, she was pretty devastating in her trial (winning by 12 lengths) and when she raced (on debut) she went a bit average (fifth). “She had a break and improved a tonne with it, she is a different sort of horse now to what she was back then, she is bigger and stronger, and she just keeps on improving.” The two-year-old daughter of Fierce Impact will line-up in The Tea House At Riccarton Park 2YO (1000m) on Wednesday and Walsh is expecting another bold showing. “I am looking forward to another good run,” Walsh said. “It looks like a two-horse race with her and the Te Akau horse (Best Rose), and the Te Akau filly should improve too from her first start. It looks like an exciting race.” Walsh holds big aspirations with his filly and is hopeful of securing black-type with her before season’s end. “I have nominated her for the Sires’ Produce (Gr.1, 1400m) at Trentham,” he said. “She has shown me a lot of ability at home, she is a very strong filly. “You never know if you are going to be up to them, but I thought we might as well put her in and if she goes well enough in her next couple of runs we will certainly consider it. “If we think the 1400m might be too far for her at this stage, there are two black-type races here (Riccarton) later in the autumn. There is no shortage of races for her.” On Sunday, Walsh will head to Ashburton with in-form stablemate Toa Haka (NZ) (Iffraaj), who will bid to break through for an elusive victory after placing in his last three outings. The Iffraaj gelding joined Walsh’s barn from Te Rapa trainer David Greene in December and he has been impressed with the five-year-old’s progress. “I have got Toa Haka in the 65 1400m,” Walsh said. “He has been racing well for a couple of seconds and a third. He has had four starts down here and keeps improving. “He had a week off since his last run, so whatever he does on Sunday he will improve off, but I am sure he will run well. He is very genuine and can race handy.” Meanwhile, Walsh is excited about the prospects of another juvenile filly in Loose ‘N’ Vegas (NZ) (Turn Me Loose), who is set to make her debut in the coming month. “I have got another two-year-old filly that I like by Turn Me Loose,” he said. “She had a trial at Riccarton two weeks ago. We gave her a look around, she hadn’t had a jump-out, she just went straight from the practice gates to the trials, and she did a really good job. “All going well, she will turn up in a two-year-old race somewhere in the next month or so. “I am really happy with her and I like her a lot. I expect her to shape up when she goes to the races.” View the full article

Quality sprinter Mystic Park (NZ) (Ocean Park) is making good progress ahead of a trip to Trentham next month. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained short course specialist hasn’t raced since he won the Listed Stewards’ Stakes (1200m) during the New Zealand Cup carnival last November and has proved potent when produced first-up. The son of Ocean Park has an imposing record of five wins and three placings off a break and is set to resume in the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham on March 22. “All going well, Mystic Park will run in the Lightning and we’ve got a possible Brisbane campaign in mind,” Michael Pitman said. The five-year-old was given a break following his last-start success, which took his career record to an impressive seven wins from 12 appearances. “He has a great record fresh and when he won the Stewards, he hadn’t trialled from August through to November, and we’re really happy with him,” Pitman said. Should the Brisbane trip eventuate, stablemate Airpark Hustler (NZ) (War Decree) in on the short list to accompany Mystic Park. The three-year-old was a debut winner on his home track at Riccarton before the son of War Decree closed off well to finish fourth in the Listed Gore Guineas (1335m). “I think he should go close to winning the Dunedin Guineas (Listed, 1600m), he’s a really talented horse and he could possibly go over,” Pitman said. Meanwhile, Mystic Park’s half-sister Mystic Ocean (NZ) (Ocean Emperor) will step out in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m) at Riccarton on Wednesday and a bold showing is expected from the daughter of Ocean Emperor. She finished third at Kurow three runs back and has had little go her way since in two subsequent appearances. “Mystic Ocean was very unlucky last start and she should go close to winning, she’s our best chance by a country mile,” Pitman said. The stable will also continue its long and successful association with Tuhikaramea trainer Graeme Rogerson, breeder and owner of Ferrando juvenile Few (NZ) (Ferrando) who will debut in The Tea House at Riccarton Park 2YO (1000m). “Rogey has always been a great supplier of horses to us, and we’ve been friends for 35 years,” Pitman said. “The inside draw is an advantage, he’s had a good grounding and I’d like to think he can run top four and then probably go for a break.” Another highly rated sprinter from the stable who will be back in action this weekend is Third Decree (NZ) (War Decree). The eight-time winner was a last-start sixth in the Listed Timaru Stakes (1200m) after racing wide and was crowded for room in the closing stages. “Third Decree is going to Ashburton on Sunday and he’s doing very well,” Pitman said. View the full article

This week, Michael sits down with leading trainer Stephen Marsh who has some breaking news about the NZB Kiwi, before chatting about his career, his dad’s advice, the big wins, and even bigger losses including that of his mum, last year. Guerin Report – Ep.25 Ft. Stephen Marsh View the full article

The Barneswood Brady Nakhle Slot Holder partnership has announced the Stephen Marsh-trained Penman (NZ) (Contributer) as their representative in next month’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), and they are hoping they have struck gold with their selection. “It sort of feels like Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. Everyone is looking for that chocolate bar with the golden ticket in it and we are hoping we have got the chocolates,” Slot Holder representative Daniel Nakhle said. The partnership is comprised of a group of close racing friends, and with their representative locked in, they can’t wait to watch the action unfold in the Southern Hemisphere’s richest three-year-old race at Ellerslie on Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day, 8 March. “Sarah, Chris (Green) and Ger (Beemsterboer) from Barneswood Farm, they are fantastic friends,” Nakhle said. “We met them through Peter and Dawn Williams (trainers), and we have been fast friends ever since. “Darren Brady is one of my best friends, we met through a horse as well, so it is funny how this horse game brings people together. He and his brother Brian have got a share. “It is a great bunch of really cool people that understand the ups and downs of the racing and breeding game, and because of their understanding we tend to celebrate a reasonable amount when things go our way.” Nakhle is excited about the prospects of Penman in the NZB Kiwi, and said his impressive last start victory at Tauranga sealed their decision. “He is a horse that is on the up,” Nakhle said. “The whole team put our heads together and we haven’t really gotten serious about many, and certainly hadn’t pushed the panic button at all, even with the race three weeks away. “He really impressed us in the last 100m of his races, the way he stretches out. I had a talk with Stephen Marsh at the races at Te Aroha last Wednesday and he is a guy whose judgment I really rate, and he certainly rates the horse very highly. “He had some good form around him (in his last start win) and the fact that his stablemate behind him (Tardelli) was stakes placed, and the third horse (Domain Ace) is in the NZB Kiwi as well, it starts looking like really tidy form for a rating 65 win.” Nakhle is looking forward to partnering with both Marsh and Go Racing, who race the son of Contributer in partnership with Toro Bloodstock. “One of the great things about Penman is the ownership and training team. They are a great bunch of people to be racing one with,” Nakhle said. Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh has now doubled down on his assault on the NZB Kiwi, with stablemate Ardalio having already been secured by The King’s Men Slot Holder syndicate. “It is very exciting to have our second runner for the slot race,” Marsh said. “We think he (Penman) is very talented. He is one of those horses on the rise.” “It is a very exciting race, it has got everyone talking and pumped up about it. The whole day is starting to build excitement.” Marsh is particularly pleased for New Zealand syndicator Go Racing, who have been great supporters of his stable, and missed out on securing a slot at the auction last year. “I think they may have had a couple of cracks at a slot but didn’t manage to get one, so this is good now that we have got a horse in it,” Marsh said. Penman will get his first look at Ellerslie when he lines up at the track this weekend, his last engagement prior to next month’s NZB Kiwi. “He will run on Saturday at Ellerslie and then into the slot,” Marsh said. “He is a very progressive horse and is one of those horses that keeps on improving. “Matt Cartwright came and galloped him on Friday, and he was super. I think he is right on the way up.” Bred by Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison, Penman was offered through his farm’s 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) National Yearling Sales Series Book 1 draft where he was purchased by Toro Bloodstock for $60,000. He was then offered through Riversley Park’s NZB Ready to Run Sale draft later that year, with a majority share subsequently purchased by Go Racing. He has now won two and finished runner-up in two of his four starts to date, accruing more than $40,000 in prizemoney. View the full article

During the Feb. 17 edition of the BloodHorse Monday podcast, WinStar Farm president, CEO, and racing manager Elliott Walden outlined plans for Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls John Hancock, Tappan Street, River Thames, and Patch Adams.View the full article

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