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Benji King guided Mid Ocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) through every stage of her young life and the exciting filly has kicked off her racing career with a flourish, aiming to add another win to her record in Saturday’s Ancroft Developments (1400m). The diminutive daughter of Ocean Park won on debut at Taupo in late December, kicking clear of subsequent winner Cypher (NZ) (Darci Brahma), and then stepping up against the older horses in Rating 65 grade, she held her own finishing third behind Pax Mundi. While King had faith in her ability, he was pleasantly surprised with her first two appearances on raceday. “She had certainly shown enough but you can never be fully confident at their first start,” he said. “From our point of view, she had done everything right so far and trialled up nicely, so we were expecting a good run, but probably didn’t expect her win the way she did. “In her second start, there were five wins between the first two horses, so it gives you some confidence going forward. It’s not easy at the second start either, but she’d improved a lot and has since then. “She’s matured up both physically and mentally which is always a good sign. She’s pretty exciting.” On Saturday, Mid Ocean will carry the colours of her co-owner Henrietta, Duchess of Bedford, who afforded King with an opportunity early in his training career, which resulted in Mid Ocean. “There’s a long-term relationship there from my parents running the stud farm at Brighthill,” King said. “All of her (Henrietta) mares are there and their foals are raised with Dad (Nick King). “When I started training, Henrietta was very kind in offering me a pick of some out of the paddock and Mid Ocean was always one that caught my eye. I was keen to have a go with her. “I was there when she foaled, which was quite late, that’s why I remember it so well. She always had athletic attributes, although she was very small, and she’s got a bit of character and personality as well. I broke her in and she did all of her early preparation at the stud, so it’s been awesome to watch her develop, particularly physically. “It does make things rewarding, you spend a lot of time and effort over the winter months getting them going as younger horses and she did have her moments, but that was probably her telling me that she needed more time. “Looking at her now, she’s really turning into a little racehorse.” The MAAT contest at Matamata is a fair distance shorter than the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m), which King has put in a nomination for. While it is not completely out of the question, he suspects Mid Ocean will be looking for targets around the 1400-1600m range. “Any three-year-old filly that is showing a bit, you want to be prepared, but I’m not sure she would quite stay the trip,” he said. “But every time we’ve asked something of her, she’s stepped up and done it. “While I think she’s more of a sprinter-miler, crazier things have happened.” The Duchess’ well-recognised colours will feature later in the card at Matamata in the Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) aboard Bedtime Story (NZ) (Per Incanto), a four-win mare prepared by Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos at Hastings. View the full article

Liam Howley might have resisted the temptation in spring to take on the challenge of the Victoria Derby with Opening Address (NZ) (So You Think), but the trainer feels no hesitation to go down that path should his campaign fall that way this autumn. Instead, Howley opted to bank a Stakes win with the Vase runner-up in spring, winning the Listed TAB Trophy (1800m) on Melbourne Cup Day. In 2022, he also had the Vase runner-up in Virtuous Circle, who was highly thought of by many, but also didn’t contest the Victoria Derby before also finishing second in the ATC Derby later that season. “He is strong enough now,” Howley said of the son of So You Think taking a similar path. “I felt he wasn’t quite there mentally in the spring for a Derby – if he stays, he is probably physically and mentally capable of going down that path now.” Opening Address will start his autumn campaign with Ethan Brown aboard in Saturday’s G3 C.S. Hayes Stakes (1400m). A recent trial at Geelong behind Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking) has the Macedon Lodge-based trainer confident he can take the next step this campaign. “I am very happy with him,” Howley professed. “He hasn’t grown any, but he is a lot stronger and more mature. “I think 1400 metres is going to be too short for him, but he went very well at Flemington and if he’s a Guineas horse, so be it, otherwise we will shift focus.” Part-owned and bred by Windsor Park Stud, the $160,000 yearling purchase is also being considered as a potential starter in The Kiwi, a NZ$3.5 million slot race restricted to New Zealand-bred three-year-olds over 1500m in March at Ellerslie. Opening Address is a $13 chance with Sportsbet for the C.S. Hayes Stakes. View the full article

Quality filly Kitty Flash’s (NZ) (Ace High) quest for Australian honours is likely to be put on hold for a week. The daughter of Ace High has settled in well at trainer Andrew Forsman’s Flemington stable and was to have debuted from her new quarters in Saturday’s Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. However, an outside gate (11) has cast doubt on her participation, with Forsman switching attention to another upcoming opportunity. “It’s frustrating that she didn’t draw well, but there’s a race for her on Saturday week so we’re probably better not to panic and wait for that,” he said. The Gr.2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield is the race pencilled in for Kitty Flash’s Australian debut. “She travelled over well and has settled in, there’s not really a target race over there for her and we just felt the options were a bit limited at home,” Forsman said. “We thought trying to gain some Australian black type would be more beneficial, so it’s race by race with her at this stage.” Kitty Flash won twice in the spring and was runner-up in the Gr.2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) behind Alabama Lass before she finished midfield in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) after an interrupted run. After a freshen-up, the filly returned to beat all but star colt Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.2 Levin Stakes (1400m) and was then unplaced in the Gr.3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m). “We probably made a mistake in dropping her back to 1200m off the back of that run at Trentham,” Forsman said. “She just wasn’t sharp enough off a wide draw at Ellerslie the other night and got left a bit flat-footed so back up to 1400m will be better for her.” The stable will have a quiet few days on the domestic scene with two runners at Friday’s Taranaki meeting and a couple at Matamata on Saturday. Autumn Breeze will debut in the Guize Mens & Womenswear Maiden (1400m) off the back of a pair of lead-up trials and fellow three-year-old Magnastar (NZ) (Magna Grecia) runs in the Nicci Goodin Designer Florist (1800m) with George Rooke to ride the pair. At Matamata, Unequivocal (NZ) (Eminent) is in the Gavelhouse Handicap (2000m) with Michael McNab booked and Ryan Elliot will be aboard Hard Roca (NZ) (El Roca) in the Price Racing Handicap (1400m). View the full article

Talented Central Districts colt Daylight Robbery (NZ) (Super Seth) will bid to turn his northern fortunes around at Matamata on Saturday. The son of Super Seth secured a berth in last month’s $1 million Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) off the back of two placings and a victory at New Plymouth but ran out of luck in the Ellerslie feature. He finished seventh and just over three lengths from the winner La Dorada (NZ) (Super Seth) after interference in the straight in an incident that resulted in Vega For Luck’s (NZ) (Lucky Vega) rider Vinnie Colgan copping a six-day suspension and a $2,000 fine. “He should have finished a lot closer, but I’ve been really happy with him and what he’s done,” Stratford trainer Gavin Sharrock said. “I gave him a week in the paddock after that and he had a jump-out at Stratford on Monday and ran second to an open handicapper under a hold, I’m rapt with him.” Warren Kennedy partnered Daylight Robbery in the Karaka Millions and will retain the ride in the Gr.3 Fairview Matamata Slipper (1200m) at Matamata. “The further he goes the better he’ll be, so the plan after this is to have a go at the Sires’ Produce (Gr.1, 1400m) at Trentham at the end of next month and then go out,” Sharrock said. “He will definitely lap up the distance, he’s such a big, strong bull and that’s why he can handle everything so well.” Sharrock said Daylight Robbery had also coped admirably with the long trip to Ellerslie last month. “We got home at 1 o’clock in the morning after the Millions and he licked the bowl clean,” he said. Daylight Robbery has a strong pedigree with his dam the O’Reilly mare Villifye, a talented mare who won four races including the Gr.2 Japan-New Zealand International Trophy (1600m) and her half-sister Miss Keepsake won an edition of the Gr1 Queensland Oaks (2400m). As his name suggests, he was purchased for just $10,500 out of co-breeder Waikato Stud’s draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2024 National Online Yearling Sale. Sharrock will also have a runner closer to home at Friday’s New Plymouth meeting where Derryn filly Porotene Bubbles (NZ) (Derryn) lines up in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1600m). “She’s got a chance, she’s been working well and ran a good third at her second start over 1800m,” he said. “She didn’t do much at Waverley, but when I got her home she was sore in a front foot with a stone bruise so I’m hoping that’s the reason why she didn’t fire.” View the full article

What Pinjarra races Where Pinjarra Park – Racecourse Rd, Pinjarra WA 6208 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble Pinjarra Park will host its annual WA Magic Millions meeting this Saturday afternoon, with the Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic and Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy headlining the nine-race card. With warm and dry weather forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain in the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with the first race scheduled to jump at 12:29pm AWST. Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic tip: Da Generals Son Da Generals Son recorded an impressive debut victory at Ascot when the David Harrison-trained colt missed the jump but rattled home down the outside of the field to claim a narrow victory over 1000m. The son of Snippetson was made to settle towards the rear of the field after missing the start, but tracked up smartly behind the speed before peeling wide to storm home. If Joseph Azzopardi can get this guy out of the gates with the field and hold a closer position, Da Generals Son will prove very hard to hold out late. Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic Race 7 – #3 Da Generals Son (5) 2yo Colt | T: David Harrison | J: Joseph Azzopardi (57kg) Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy tip: London’s Image Although London’s Image has been racing for the last five months, the Ryan Hill-trained filly couldn’t have been going any better, claiming victories in her last two starts over 1100m and 1200m. The tough frontrunning daughter of Headwater led every step of the way at Bunbury in her most recent start, and even though she started to tire, she was able to fend off her rivals and claim victory by just under a length. Drawing barrier 14 shouldn’t be a worry, as Brad Parnham will push forward on London’s Image and take up the lead, up the ante on the home turn, and give her rivals something to chase. Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy Race 8 – #1 London’s Image (14) 3yo Filly | T: Ryan Hill | J: Brad Parnhan (55kg) Best Bet at Pinjarra: Stormageddon Stormageddon was a horrible watch for punters in his most recent start at Ascot, when the Michael Grantham-trained gelding was held up behind runners for the length of the straight and never got a crack at running on. After being heavily backed with horse racing bookmakers, the son of So You Think settled behind the leaders for most of the 2100m; however, that was where he stayed and finished a luckless fifth. Drawing barrier 13 is much better for Stormageddon, as Clint Johnston-Porter can settle worse than midfield and make a searching run around the outside of runners in the final 500m to claim a deserving win. Best Bet Race 4 – #10 Stormageddon (13) 4yo Gelding | T: Michael Grantham | J: Clint Johnston-Porter (55kg) Next Best at Pinjarra: Angel Undercover Angel Undercover was a strong winner of a 1200m contest second-up before stepping up to 1400m last start, when the Sean & Jake Casey-trained mare ran on well to finish third, beaten by half a length. The daughter of Harry Angel will have taken good fitness benefit in her first run over 1400m, and now that she draws a better gate (4), Jade McNaught can settle this mare closer to the speed. If Angel Undercover is less than four lengths off the leader and can find a back to follow around the home turn, she can bounce back. Next Best Race 6 – #7 Angel Undercover (4) 4yo Mare | T: Sean & Jake Casey | J: Jade McNaught (56.5kg) Saturday quaddie tips for Pinjarra Park races Pinjarra quadrella selections Saturday, February 15, 2025 1-7-8-10 1-3-6-8 3-4-6-11 3-4-9-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Legarto will return in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Matamata. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Multiple Group One winner Legarto will make her long-awaited return to racing when she heads to her home track at Matamata on Saturday to contest the Listed Champagne Stakes (1400m). Last sighted on raceday when sixth in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington in March last year, the daughter of Proisir was making pleasing progress towards a spring campaign before she strained a muscle following her trial victory over 900m at Te Rapa last August. Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso have taken a patient approach with her return, with her first public appearance of the year being in an exhibition gallop at Tauranga last week prior to her resuming run on Saturday. “I would have preferred to have gone to a trial, but I didn’t think there were any suitable trials to go to, so she had a good exhibition gallop at Tauranga and Ryan (Elliot, jockey) came and rode her and he came over again on Wednesday morning and gave her the thumbs up,” Ken Kelso said. While pleased with his mare ahead of Saturday, Kelso is realistic with his expectations following an extended period away from the track. “She hasn’t raced for a long time, she hasn’t raced since the Australian Cup this time last year, so she could be vulnerable first-up, but she is forward enough,” he said. All going well after Saturday, a return to Ellerslie could be on the cards for an elite-level target. “It is just one race at a time, but the obvious one is three weeks later to the Thoroughbred Breeders (Group 1, 1600m) at Ellerslie (on March 8), but we are just taking one race at a time and we will just get through Saturday and plan from there.” Stablemate Alabama Lass is also on track to head to Champions Day, where she will target the Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) before a possible Australian campaign. The Kelsos have fond memories of competing at Flemington, with Legarto winning the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at the Melbourne track two years ago, and they are keen to test her younger stablemate’s talent across the Tasman in the Listed HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic (1100m) on March 29. “She is heading to the King’s Plate at Ellerslie and then we will decide after that where we go from there,” Kelso said. “We have got an option of maybe going to Flemington to an 1100m three-year-old race on Australian Cup Day, but we will get through Auckland first.” Horse racing news View the full article

What DAY Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) headlines a stacked 10-race meeting at Flemington this Saturday. Despite some scorching temperatures throughout the week, a top of 18 degrees is forecasted with showers expected throughout the day. The track will likely be around the Soft 5 range, with the rail will be in its true position, and the first race is set to go at 12:15pm AEDT. Race 1: BM78 Handicap (2000m) Revelare will be looking for a fourth-straight win when he steps up to 2000m for the first time this weekend. The son of So You Think has impressed at Sandown in his last two starts, winning over 1600m and 1800m. He savaged the line in both runs, which suggests the extra 200m he gets on Saturday should be no issue. Selections: 3 REVELARE 2 LE ZEBRA 11 SHINY NEW DEEL 8 MISS TARZY Next Best Race 1 – #3 Revelare (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Robert Hickmott | J: Ryan Hurdle (59.5kg) Race 2: Listed Talindert Stakes (1100m) Sword Of Legacy did all but win the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) on February 1, going down by the barest of margins. The Too Darn Hot filly produced a strong turn of foot only to miss out in a driving finish behind Inkaruna. The 1.7-length margin back to third suggests the Dominic Sutton-trained juvenile will be hard to beat next time around. Selections: 7 SWORD OF LEGACY 1 SHINING SMILE 5 BRAVE DESIGN 3 AMMO Race 3: Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) Returning from a three-month spell, the Symon Wilde-trained Plenty Of Ammo looks well placed to return a winner in the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old mare is already a first-up winner, and the small field of nine should suit the Rebel Raider mare perfectly. If Mark Zahra can land his mount in the one-one, Plenty Of Ammo’s strong finishing burst should prove too much for this lot. Selections: 2 PLENTY OF AMMO 3 FANCIFY 4 MIRAVAL ROSE 9 BIZOT Frances Tressady Stakes Race 3 – #2 Plenty Of Ammo (8) 6yo Mare | T: Symon Wilde | J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg) Race 4: BM84 Handicap (1600m) My Brothers Keeper caught the eye first-up from a 19-week spell over 1400m at this track. The son of Fiorente was held up for a run twice in that race, yet he finished only 1.3 lengths off the impressive Name Dropper. He will need a touch of luck from barrier two, but if he finds clear air at the right time, My Brothers Keeper is worth a play at the $12 quote with horse racing betting sites. Selections: 14 MY BROTHERS KEEPER 12 ARQANA 2 SMOKIN’ PRINCESS 6 VERDAD Best Value Race 4 – #14 My Brothers Keeper (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Stephen Brown | J: Jye McNeil (54kg) Race 5: BM90 Handicap (1200m) Wiggum has raced well without winning in his two starts at Flemington this campaign. The son of Rich Enuff has been settling towards the rear of the field before launching late only to find one or two better than him. Drawn perfectly out in barrier 13, if Craig Williams can find a bum to follow approaching the clock tower, Wiggum has the turn of foot to be overpowering his rivals late over 1200m. Selections: 8 WIGGUM 6 SHESALLSHENANIGANS 1 EXTRATWO 5 BOSSY NIC Race 6: Listed The Elms Handicap (1400m) Rise At Dawn returns to the racetrack for the first time since August 31, when his winter campaign culminated in a victory in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m). The four-year-old gelding has seven wins from 12 starts and is bombproof when fresh, winning twice in as many first-up starts. With only Buffalo River known for his early speed, Rise At Dawn will be in a prominent position out of barrier six and will take some beating. Selections: 6 RISE AT DAWN 4 CHORLTON LANE 5 AZTEC RULER 2 JUST FOLK Best Bet Race 6 – #6 Rise At Dawn (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Michael Dee (55.5kg) Race 7: Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) The Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) opens Saturday’s quaddie, and the Group 1-placed Feroce looks to get the race run to suit. The three-year-old gelding chased home the likes of Angel Capital, Private Life and Aeliana last prep, all of whom would be a short-priced favourite in Saturday’s feature for three-year-olds. Billy Egan will likely take up the running from barrier four, and in a 1400m race where he should have an easy time of it out in front, Feroce looks to hard to run down. Selections: 6 FEROCE 3 ROYAL INSIGNIA 10 HENLEIN 14 SEPALS CS Hayes Stakes Race 7 – #6 Feroce (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Dominic Sutton | J: Billy Egan (57kg) Race 8: Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) A star-studded field will duke it out down the Flemington straight in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning. With five Group 1 winners amongst the field, will someone else etch their name into the record books? Or will one of the proven sprinters send out an early autumn statement? Click here for HorseBetting’s full preview of the 2025 Black Caviar Lightning Race 9: Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) Despite an indifferent effort first-up in the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 25, Captured By Love comes over from New Zealand with top-tier form lines. The track rating may have been a Soft 5 that day, but there was enough water on the surface to prevent the Written Tycoon filly from producing her best from the rear of the field. Flemington should suit this girl perfectly, and as long as Blake Shinn can have her in clear air when the time is right, Captured By Love should prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 2 CAPTURED BY LOVE 4 SNEAKY SUNRISE 1 ANOTHER PROPHET 8 GOOD SORT Race 10: BM84 Handicap (1400m) Sunshineinmypocket could not have been any more impressive when winning first-up at the Sandown 1200m after a 41-week layoff. The four-year-old gelding will make his Flemington debut on Saturday, but from everything he has shown, the famous home straight will suit him perfectly. Jaylah Kennedy will need some luck in finding clear air from barrier one, but if the son of Proisir can build through his gears, he should be putting money in your pocket. Selections: 9 SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET 12 PORTER 3 IS IT ME 14 EUGENIUS Saturday quaddie tips for Flemington Flemington quadrella selections Saturday, February 15, 2025 1-3-6-10-14 10-11 1-2-4-8 3-9-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Frances Tressady Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1400m The Frances Tressady Stakes is a Group 3 race for fillies and mares, run over 1400m under set weights and penalties at Flemington. Conducted by the Victoria Racing Club, The Frances Tressady Stakes was first held in 1975 and, while not a major form race in recent years, it has produced some standout winners. Notably, Typhoon Tracy (2009) and Aloha (2011) went on to win the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at their next starts. In 2023, the Frances Tressady Stakes was temporarily renamed the Tony Bourke Memorial to honour the respected Melbourne journalist who passed away the week prior. The 2024 edition, worth $200,000, was won by Revolutionary Miss, defeating Forbidden City and Fortunate Kiss. 2025 Frances Tressady Stakes odds Revolutionary Miss ridden by Michael Dee winning the 2024 Frances Tressady Stakes. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Odds for the Frances Tressady Stakes as of February 13, 2025 – Courtesy of Neds Fancify Win $3.50 Place $1.50 Plenty Of Ammo Win $4.80 Place $1.80 Miraval Rose Win $6.00 Place $2.05 Molly Bloom Win $6.50 Place $2.15 Wishlor Lass Win $9.00 Place $2.60 Bizot Win $9.00 Place $2.60 Wrote To Arataki Win $9.50 Place $2.70 Flying Fizz Win $13.00 Place $3.40 Capricorn Star Win $51.00 Place $9.00 How to bet on the Frances Tressady Stakes All Australian online bookmakers featuring horse racing will have Flemington races available to bet on. Like most Group 3 races, Frances Tressady Stakes betting opens when nominations come through, typically on the Monday prior to the Frances Tressady Stakes. 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Check out HorseBetting’s full … Read More Annavisto destroys her rivals in Tony Bourke Memorial Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Traditionally known as the Frances Tressady Stakes, this year’s edition of the Tony Bourke Memorial has been taken out in … Read More Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 18 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his full race-by-race preview for the nine-race card at Flemington for Black Caviar Lightning Day … Read More Annavisto impresses in the Frances Tressady Stakes Australia horse racing news 3 years ago The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr-trained Annavisto has returned with a dominant win in the Group 3 Frances Tressady … Read More Flemington race-by-race betting preview | Australian Guineas Day Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago HorseBetting’s punting experts bring you the breakdown of every race – including our best racing tips, value bets, top odds … Read More 2025 Frances Tressady Stakes Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Molly Bloom Chris Waller James McDonald 3 58.5kg 2 Plenty of Ammo Symon Wilde Mark Zahra 8 58.5kg 3 Fancify Michael Hickmott Todd Pannell 2 58kg 4 Miraval Rose Grahame Begg Craig Williams 9 57kg 5 Wrote to Arataki Matthew Williams Dean Yendall 7 56kg 6 Wishlor Lass Symon Wilde Ms Jamie Melham 4 56kg 7 Flying Fizz Matthew Williams Ethan Brown 1 56kg 8 Capricorn Star Julius Sandhu Beau Mertens 5 56kg 9 Bizot Archie Alexander Declan Bates 6 56kg Previous Frances Tressady Stakes Fields 2024 Frances Tressady Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Revolutionary Miss Peter & Paul Snowden Michael Dee 1 58.5kg 2 Foxy Frida Andrew Noblet Billy Egan 7 58kg 3 Wishlor Lass Symon Wilde Damian Lane 6 58kg 4 Vagrant Mitchell Freedman Ben Melham 2 58kg 5 Sparkle Danny O’Brien Craig Williams 3 56kg 6 Treasured Star John Leek (Jnr) Jamie Mott 4 56kg 7 Fortunate Kiss Daniel Bowman Jordan Childs 10 56kg 8 Forbidden City Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman Ms Jamie Kah 9 56kg 9 Running By Ciaron Maher John Allen 12 56kg 10 Eternal Flame Michael Kent Ethan Brown 5 56kg 11 Rivaport Grahame Begg Luke Currie 8 56kg 12 Terrestar Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Jye McNeil 11 56kg 2024 Frances Tressady Stakes result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Flemington-2024-Group-3-Frances-Tressady-Stakes-17022024-Revolutionary-Miss-Peter-Paul-Snowden-Michael-Dee.mp4 1st – Revolutionary Miss (+450) 2nd – Forbidden City (+200) 3rd – Fortunate Kiss (+240) Recent runnings of the Frances Tressady Stakes: 2024: Revolutionary Miss surges to victory Revolutionary Miss produced a strong late surge to claim the 2024 Frances Tressady Stakes at Flemington, showcasing her class over the 1400m trip. Settling midfield under a patient ride, she hit top gear in the final furlong, charging past her rivals to secure a well-deserved victory under the guidance of Michael Dee. 2023: Annavisto defends crown It was a front-running demolition job by the returning Annavisto in the Frances Tressady Stakes, after missing the spring having failed in the Tatts Tiara in Brisbane on June 25. With just one jump out in the lead up, punters were still confident last year’s winner could make it back-to-back wins and she obliged in brilliant fashion to score in a scorching time. She started an even money favourite and ran to her price accordingly as Jamie Kah started well, and despite being pressured by the in-form Wrote To Arataki, was able to find the rail and drop her rival turning for home. Kah and Annivisto left them all chasing and proved far too good against the girls in Melbourne as Wrote To Arataki stuck on well for second, while Excelida was clearly the best of the closers. 2022: Annavisto spaces rivals Jamie Kah booted home another Flemington feature win when scoring in the Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes (1400m) aboard Annavisto. The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr-trained mare made it three wins from four first-up runs with what was an impressive performance. Kah wasn’t able to cross and lead with the front-running mare, as Damian Oliver booted up to hold the rail and the lead aboard his mount Electric Girl. That didn’t worry neither horse nor jockey though, as they were happy to settle just off the leader. When Kah asked the daughter of Reliable Man to quicken at the 400m, she quickly took care of Electric Girl before exploding away from the rest of the field to go on to score by three-and-a-quarter lengths. [/dc-accordion-tab] Previous winners of the Frances Tressady Stakes Frances Tressady Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Revolutionary Miss Michael Dee Peter & Paul Snowden 2023 Annavisto Jamie Kah Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 2022 Annavisto Jamie Kah Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 2021 Chaillot Declan Bates Archie Alexander 2020 Sylvia’s Mother Dwayne Dunn Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes 2019 Oregon’s Day Damien Oliver Mick Price 2018 Flippant Damian Lane Peter & Paul Snowden 2017 Turbo Miss Craig Williams Darren Weir 2016 Wawail Damien Oliver David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2015 Madam Gangster Craig Williams Lee Hope 2014 Five All Michelle Payne Darren Weir 2013 Tavarnelle Glen Boss Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes 2012 Raspberries Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden 2011 Aloha Glen Boss Mick Price 2010 Be Positive Danny Nikolic Tony Noonan 2009 Typhoon Tracy Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2008 Coniston Gem Corey Brown Robert Smerdon 2007 Laura’s Charm Chris Symons Shane Fliedner 2006 Breezy Stephen Baster Danny O’Brien 2005 Skewiff Brad Rawiller Darren Weir 2004 Demographic Luke Currie Dan O’Sullivan 2003 Galapagos Girl Brett Prebble Brian Mayfield-Smith 2002 Shelbourne Lass Damien Oliver Nigel Blackiston 2001 Ticket to Rome Nash Rawiller Dan O’Sullivan 2000 Northern Song Nash Rawiller Peter Hayes Frances Tressady Stakes winners pre-2000 Frances Tressady Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse Year Horse 1999 Fuss 1998 Blue Storm 1997 New Smyrna 1996 New Smyrna 1995 Tolanda 1994 Not Related 1993 Tarare 1992 Aushla Marie 1991 O’Deputy 1990 Thelma Josephine 1989 Riva Gleam 1988 Aussie Consul 1987 Playful Princess 1986 Deedle 1985 Sweet Gem 1984 Kalimna Queen 1983 Lemon Princess 1982 Winter Flower 1981 Parisian Romp 1980 Palace Gossip 1979 Minuetto 1978 Pushy 1977 Brett’s Honour 1976 Hartshill 1975 Half A Moment Recommended! 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What Apollo Stakes Day 2025 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program lined up for Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) Day. A quality field of nine are expected to take their place in the $300,000 feature, including the world’s highest-rated galloper on turf, Via Sistina, returning after a historic spring campaign. The weight-for-age feature is supported by a terrific undercard, with the sprinters striding out in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m), while the three-year-old fillies step out in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m). The rail moves out +4m the entire circuit for the meeting, and although some rainfall appears set to hit the course proper on Friday afternoon, punters can expect the track to be improving from the Soft 6 rating as racing gets underway at 12:30pm AEDT. Apollo Stakes Tip: Via Sistina Although she may be vulnerable, it’s hard to go past Via Sistina as she kicks off her autumn campaign in the 2025 Apollo Stakes. She was a sensational winner of the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at this course and distance first-up last preparation before producing a near-unblemished record in the spring, claiming four Group 1 victories across her five starts. There’s a lack of tempo engaged in this field of nine, so it may turn into a sit-and-sprint in the final 400m; however, if Kerrin McEvoy can have the champion seven-year-old hitting top gear turning for home, Via Sistina must be considered the one to beat. Apollo Stakes Race 8 – #5 Via Sistina (3) 7yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (57kg) Expressway Stakes Tip: Joliestar The Chris Waller-trained Joliestar returns after a 105-day spell and brings a formidable first-up record into the 2025 Expressway Stakes. The daughter of Zoustar has won three of her four starts when resuming from a break, including last preparation when storming clear by three lengths in the Group 3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on August 24. She has the best turn-of-foot in this field, and although Kerrin McEvoy may drag back to last in this compact field of six, watch for Joliestar to round them up stylishly in the concluding stages to justify favouritism with horse racing bookmakers. Expressway Stakes Race 5 – #5 Joliestar (6) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (55.5kg) Light Fingers Stakes Tip: Lady Shenandoah Lady Shenandoah went to another level last preparation, culminating in a dominant 3.2-length victory in the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on October 5. She appears to be returning in supreme order after claiming a recent barrier trial victory at Warwick Farm on January 30, making every post a winner with ease as the Snitzel filly never came off the bridal. Zac Lloyd will drag back in search of cover from stall seven, and provided the pair can stalk the genuine tempo, Lady Shenandoah should get every chance to add another win to her growing resume. Light Fingers Stakes Race 7 – #3 Lady Shenandoah (7) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Zac Lloyd (56kg) Triscay Stakes Tip: Commemorative Commemorative returns after 147 days off the scene and appears set to announce herself as a potential mare on the rise. The daughter of I Am Invincible got within a half-length of Kimochi in the Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) first-up last campaign, and although she subsequently failed to figure heading to Victoria in the spring, she may have run into a smart one in the form of Jimmysstar. She trialled like a bomb heading into this first-up assignment, and with Adam Hyeronimus set to gain an economical run from gate one, Commemorative should make a statement in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes (1200m). Triscay Stakes Race 6 – #2 Commemorative (1) 4yo Mare | T: James Cummings | J: Adam Hyeronimus (57kg) Best Bet at Randwick: Yorkshire Yorkshire has been placed to perfection by the John O’Shea & Tom Charlton barn, with the Snitzel gelding going in search of a hat-trick in this BM88 contest. The four-year-old copped a 3.5kg penalty for his latest victory in the same grade at Rosehill on February 1, however, with the appointment of apprentice hoop Anna Roper, he only needs to carry an extra 0.5kg to victory. The pair will look to settle in the front half of the field from barrier nine, and provided this guy can maintain his rich vein of form, Yorkshire should take a power of beating. Best Bet Race 4 – #1 Yorkshire (9) 4yo Gelding | T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | J: Anna Roper (a3kg) (61kg) Best Value at Randwick: Lavish Empire Lavish Empire caught the eye returning at the Gold Coast on January 17, with the Peter Snowden-trained galloper making strong inroads late in an on-speed dominated affair. He navigated a passage along the inside running rail to get within 4.2 lengths of Zarastro, and although he was never in contention, he produced some impressive closing sectionals to suggest it’s worth following the son of Spieth into this second-up assignment. He drops significantly in grade, and although it’s been a long time between drinks for Lavish Empire, the $14.00 available with Bet365 warrants an each-way ticket. Best Value Race 9 – #3 Lavish Empire (9) 5yo Gelding | T: Peter Snowden | J: Joshua Parr (59kg) Saturday quaddie tips for Randwick Randwick quadrella selections February 15, 2025 1-2-3-8-9-12 1-5 1-3-7-9-14 5-6-7-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, February 15, 2025 First Race 12:13pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing returns to Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon for a massive 10-race program, with the first event scheduled to jump at 12:13pm AEST. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, and with rain forecast on raceday, a downgrade before or during the meeting is possible. The rail will be in the +0.5m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Just Precious Just Precious has been impressive when winning both of her starts this preparation, with her last start win over 1200m at Doomben showing her class against her own age group. The Stuart Kendrick-trained filly settled in the box seat from barrier one and burst through a gap at the 300m mark to run away with a dominant 2.1-length win. From barrier two, Cody Collis can attempt to replicate his ride on Just Precious from last start and prove too good once again. Best Bet Race 3 – #12 Just Precious (2) 3yo Filly | T: Stuart Kendrick | J: Cody Collis (a2) (57.5kg) Next Best at Eagle Farm: Mogo Magic Mogo Magic will return from a 32-week spell to compete in his first start at Eagle Farm, following a strong trial victory at Goulburn on January 28. The Scott Collings-trained gelding failed to win in his last campaign; however, his trial showed that he has returned in much better condition and will be ready for a big run first up. From barrier 14, expect Nick Heywood to push forward and settle on the speed before asking Mogo Magic to quicken and sprint clear at the 300m mark. Next Best Race 9 – #4 Mogo Magic (14) 5yo Gelding | T: Scott Collings | J: Nick Heywood (58.5kg) Best Value at Eagle Farm: Maragical After finishing last preparation with two victories, Maragical will return from a 20-week spell for her first start at Eagle Farm. Tony Gollan sent this daughter of Better Than Ready to Doomben for a quiet barrier trial where she went around untested over 1000m. With both of her wins coming over 1350m, kicking off over 1400m is expected to suit Maragical and the +1400 on offer with PlayUp is very appealing. Best Value Race 6 – #5 Maragical (7) 3yo Filly | T: Tony Gollan | J: Emily Lang (a2) (58.5kg) Saturday’s quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, February 15, 2025 2-3-4-5 5-6-7-13 4-10-12 5-8-12-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Via Sistina is the favourite for the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Chris Waller is confident that Via Sistina is fully acclimated and well-prepared for her bid to maintain an unbeaten Australian first-up record in Saturday’s $300,000 Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m). The seven-year-old mare claimed the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at her first start in Australia last March and kicked off her last preparation by winning the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m). She then travelled to Melbourne, where she added the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m), Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m), and Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) to her resume. “In her first prep she was just off the plane and last prep her coat didn’t come right until after the Cox Plate,” Waller told Racing NSW. “It’s a short break from the spring now to Apollo Stakes Day so they don’t get too far away from you in terms of fitness. “She’s had two trials and an exhibition gallop so she’s well prepared. She’s at the right weight and mentally she’s great.” The Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) on March 1 will be the next step for the mare before either the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) or Ranvet Stakes, before heading to the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m). “I’d be leaning to the Ranvet but she’s pretty versatile, I’ll see what she needs to go into the Queen Elizabeth which is the grand final,” Waller said. Waller also has defending champion Fangirl, plus Atishu and Lindermann in Saturday’s contest. “Fangirl is very effective over 1400 metres, so if there’s a chink in Via Sistina’s armour it’s probably first-up,” he added. Horse racing news View the full article

Lady Shenandoah winning the Group 1 Flight Stakes. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au With high-profile stablemate Autumn Glow still a couple of weeks away from resuming, Lady Shenandoah has a chance to make an early mark in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes (1200m) at Randwick this Saturday. The traditional kick-off race for the three-year-old fillies has come too soon for the undefeated Autumn Glow, who is recovering from bone chip surgery to a knee. She only had her first barrier trial at Warwick Farm on Tuesday. Despite Autumn Glow’s absence, trainer Chris Waller will still be strongly represented in the 1200-metre race, with four runners, led by the daughter of Snitzel. A dominant winner of the Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) at just her fourth start, Lady Shenandoah has impressed in two recent trials, and Waller believes she can continue to build on her already strong record. “Lady Shenandoah has come back pretty sharp so we’re excited by that,” Waller said. “She’s pretty good. I think she did it all on raw ability (last campaign). “It was the early part of the three-year-old year, she did a pretty amazing job.” The $3.20 second-favourite with horse racing betting sites will be joined in the race by Waller’s Group 2-placed Snitzel fillies Declichy Boulevard and Lazzura, as well as Group 3 winner Amelita. Horse racing news View the full article

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher faces a pending medication violation for the presence of the controlled substance betamethasone in his horse, Vassimo, who won his debut Dec. 14 at Gulfstream Park in South Florida.View the full article

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk A total of around 340 yearlings will go under the hammer at the 2025 National Standardbred Yearling Sales. The sales kick off with 130 yearlings being offered at Karaka in Auckland this Saturday, February 15 followed by a further 213 in Christchurch, three days later on Tuesday, February 18. “We are very happy,” says NZB Standardbred Manager Cam Bray, “the yearlings have presented in a very forward condition.” Over the two days, numbers-wise Downbytheseaside will be represented by the most yearlings. He has 50, two more than “the King” Bettor’s Delight. Victorian breeding heavyweights Yabby Dam Farms are selling yearlings at the sales for the first time and one of their offerings in particular is creating a lot of interest. Lot 106 is a bay Colt, the second foal and first colt by Next Gen sire Face Time Bourbon in Australasia. By champion French sire Ready Cash, Face Time Bourbon won 35 races and over $7m in stakes. This is the first time his progeny have been offered for sale at the Yearling Sales. The colt is from Dance Craze (24 wins), a multiple Group 1 winning Muscle Hill daughter of La Coocaracha. “Experts” are already calling Lot 106 a potential sales topper, as is Lot 70, the first colt out of champion mare and $1.6m earner and 2014 New Zealand Cup champion Adore Me. Part of the Woodlands Stud draft, this is the first time that any of Adore Me’s progeny have been offered at auction. Also certain to prompt a lot of interest is Lot 134 Mahomes (Captaintreacherous – Imaginary Bet), a half brother to recently-crowned Pacer of the Year, Merlin. It is part of the draft from Southland-based Breeder of the Year Taffy Limited (Todd and Fleur Anderson). So who of the other yearlings are likely to pique the most interest? (Auckland) Lot 15 is a full sister to dual New Zealand Cup winner and millionaire pacer Copy That Lot 73 is the first foal from seven-time Group 1 winner and former 3YO Filly and Pacer of the Year Bettor Twist Lot 81 is a colt from Albuquerque who is a half brother to the unbeaten Millwood Nike (Captaintreacherous – Albuquerque) who won 17 from 17 before being retired last year. (Christchurch) Lot 147 is a Captaintreacherous – Kensington Kate filly, making her a half sister to NZ Oaks winner Duchess Megxit. Lot 260 is a Bettor’s Delight colt who is the first foal from multiple Group winner Aardie’s Express Lot 261 Akula is a full brother to pacing millionaire and 7-time Group 1 winner Akuta Lot 301 is a bay filly and full sister to last year’s boom 2YO Marketplace Lot 312 is Tour Party, a brother to Auckland and Invercargill Cups winner Republican Party. The Sales will feature 70 yearlings sired by Next Gen sires. The sires are : Bettor’s Wish King Of Swing Bird Parker On A Streak Zenith Stride McWicked Tall Dark Stranger Bold Eagle Elite Stride Propulsion Timoko Captain Crunch Lather Up Stay Hungry Face Time Bourbon Ultimate Sniper To find out more about the Next Gen initiative click here Where and when : Saturday February 15 Auckland – Lot 1 – 130, from 1pm Tuesday February 18 Christchurch – Lot 131- 343, from 11 am The Karaka parade will be held on Friday from 10am while there will be inspections in Christchurch from 9am Monday. Coverage of the sales will be live streamed to NZB Standardbred’s website and Facebook page, as well as Freeview Channel 200 in New Zealand. All yearlings purchased at the 2025 National Yearling Sale are eligible for the lucrative $1 million Harness Million Sale Race Series. View the full article

Too Darn Discreet. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Too Darn Discreet is set to begin a new campaign with hopes of securing a spot in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m). Trainer Dan O’Sullivan is optimistic as she prepares to line up in Saturday’s Listed Desirable Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. The three-year-old made a successful step up in distance during the spring, winning the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) at Flemington before claiming the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield. Her campaign ended with a sixth-place finish in the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November. O’Sullivan noted that the filly had kept her fitness levels up after running second in a recent Geelong trial behind New Zealand Group 1 winner Here To Shock. “She’s quite an athletic filly and she retained her fitness, but she laid in again in the trial which is a bit of a habit she’s got,” he said. Her primary goal remains the Australasian Oaks in South Australia, where all of her owners are based. “Her goal is the Australasian Oaks in South Australia as that’s where all her owners are. She’ll kick off on Saturday, possibly go to the Kewney after and then we’ll pick out something between that and the Oaks. “I’d like to keep her here as long as possible and go over just once.” In an effort to curb her waywardness under pressure, O’Sullivan has added a lugging bit to the filly’s race gear. “We still haven’t gone blinkers but the problem is it’s only on race day that she does it,” he said. “You think you’ve got it right but then she comes out and does it under pressure. “A few good horses do it, so it’s something we’ll keep working on.” Horse racing news View the full article

Multiple Group One winner Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) will make her long-awaited return to racing when she heads to her home track at Matamata on Saturday to contest the Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m). Last sighted on raceday when sixth in the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington in March last year, the daughter of Proisir was making pleasing progress towards a spring campaign before she strained a muscle following her trial victory over 900m at Te Rapa last August. Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso have taken a patient approach with her return, with her first public appearance of the year being in an exhibition gallop at Tauranga last week prior to her resuming run on Saturday. “I would have preferred to have gone to a trial, but I didn’t think there were any suitable trials to go to, so she had a good exhibition gallop at Tauranga and Ryan (Elliot, jockey) came and rode her and he came over again on Wednesday morning and gave her the thumbs up,” Ken Kelso said. While pleased with his mare ahead of Saturday, Kelso is realistic with his expectations following an extended period away from the track. “She hasn’t raced for a long time, she hasn’t raced since the Australian Cup this time last year, so she could be vulnerable first-up, but she is forward enough,” he said. All going well after Saturday, a return to Ellerslie could be on the cards for an elite-level target. “It is just one race at a time, but the obvious one is three weeks later to the Thoroughbred Breeders (Gr.1, 1600m) at Ellerslie (on March 8), but we are just taking one race at a time and we will just get through Saturday and plan from there.” Stablemate Alabama Lass is also on track to head to Champions Day, where she will target the Gr.3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) before a possible Australian campaign. The Kelsos have fond memories of competing at Flemington, with Legarto winning the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at the Melbourne track two years ago, and they are keen to test her younger stablemate’s talent across the Tasman in the Listed HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic (1100m) on March 29. “She is heading to the King’s Plate at Ellerslie and then we will decide after that where we go from there,” Kelso said. “We have got an option of maybe going to Flemington to an 1100m three-year-old race on Australian Cup Day, but we will get through Auckland first.” The daughter of Alabama Express has been a standout on the track since winning on debut by 9-1/2 lengths at Matamata last February. She has added a further three victories to her record, including the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m), Gr.2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m), and has been runner-up in her three other starts, including the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), Gr.1 Railway (1200m), and Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m), accruing more than $466,000 in prizemoney. View the full article

Talented mare Adiktiv Passion (NZ) (Ghibellines) has fashioned a sharp record at Ascot Park, and on Saturday the Leda Beck-trained galloper will be chasing back-to-back victories in the White Robe Lodge Handicap (1400m) A daughter of Ghibellines, Adiktiv Passion struck her favourite track conditions when dominating her rivals at Gore earlier this month, a performance not totally unexpected by her Winton-based trainer. “She’d improved a lot since her last run, we changed her feed a bit as she’d had a few muscle problems and she had been working very well,” she said. “She loved Gore and always has, so it was great, a race to suit.” Having won or finished in the first four in all but one attempt at the course, Adiktiv Passion is a key hope in the Rating 75 contest, with an improvement on the current Soft track conditions only to benefit the mare. “She probably wouldn’t mind a Soft track, but the firmer, the better for her,” Beck said. Later on Southland Guineas day, Beck will have a pair of chances in the Baillie and Lewis Pharmacy Invercargill Gold Cup (2600m), a race she won just over a decade ago with Gargamel. A close relation to the Grand National Hurdles winner in Par Tee (NZ) (Verdi) will take her place in this year’s running, coming off a solid run for fifth in the Gore Cup (2000m). “Her uncle won the Cup a few years ago so we’re hoping it stays in the breed and she can follow on,” Beck said. “I don’t have a problem with the distance for her, looking at the way she finishes off her races. She’s probably better off in the weights this time as well.” The mare will carry just 54kg under apprentice Ruvanesh Muniandy, while her stablemate Theoden (NZ) (Proisir) will appreciate a four-kilogram drop in weight from his last-start effort at the track in late January, finishing second to Stolen Magic. “I was a little bit disappointed with that run, he sat outside a moderate speed and didn’t kick on quite as well as I thought he might’ve,” Beck said. “But he did have to carry weight there and he’s always honest. I think he’ll see the trip no problem, he just travels along at one pace.” The Invercargill Gold Cup will continue the $50,000 Summer Cups Bonus series in the south, after it kicked off in the Gore Cup earlier this month with the victory of In Vegas. View the full article

Stephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action at Matamata this weekend and for one of his younger rising stars it’s all about timing. The Cambridge trainer has the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) to look forward to with the lightly raced Ardalio (NZ) (Ardrossan), who will represent The King’s Men in the inaugural event at Ellerslie on March 8. The slot holder locked in the filly following her impressive last start victory in the Gr.3 Almanzor Trophy (1200m), which came off the back of a debut maiden win and a runner-up finish behind fellow Kiwi contender Sought After. A daughter of Ardrossan, Ardalio will round off her preparation in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m). “It’s more of a race for timing and will give us three weeks into the Kiwi. It will top her off nicely,” Marsh said. “It fits in well and she doesn’t need to go back to Ellerslie, she’s already raced well there.” Ardalio will be opposed by high quality stablemate Provence (NZ) (Savabeel), who has made impressive progress this preparation and capped off by her last start success in the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m). “She will have to carry a bigger weight and, again, it will top her off well for another Group One (HKJC World Pool NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes, 1600m),” Marsh said. “She has done a marvellous job and it’s great for breeder Tony Rider to have a Group One-winning mare by Savabeel.” Meanwhile, Saturday’s Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) will see Marsh’s promising juveniles To Cap It All and Tale Of The Gypsy (NZ) (Written By) go head-to-head. The former won the Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m) at Trentham on debut while Tale Of The Gypsy overcame a wide run at Te Aroha to score at the first time of asking and again covered extra ground when fourth at Ellerslie. “They are both racing very well and we took them to Tauranga last week for a gallop and they haven’t missed a beat since,” Marsh said. “They are in great order and it will probably come down to luck in the running.” Marsh’s representative in the other two-year-old feature, the Gr.3 Fairview Matamata Slipper (1200m), is first-starter Ammirati (NZ) (Savabeel). “He’s a Savabeel colt we really like, he’s done nothing wrong and his trials have been good,” he said. “It’s only a small field and we thought he deserved a crack at a stakes race. He lacks ringcraft, but he has got plenty of ability.” Rounding off the black-type team is Dundeel mare Doddle (NZ) (Dundeel) in the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m) following an open handicap win at Taupo and a solid second at Tauranga. “She missed a run in an open 1500m that El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) won when she drew barrier 19 and didn’t feel that was a good fit for her,” Marsh said. “We’ve put plenty of work into her on the track and we’d love her to get a bit of black type, her form has been good and she’s getting better and better with age.” View the full article

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 12, 2025 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Friday night racing returns to Moonee Valley for another week, with a competitive eight-race meeting set down for decision. Clear skies are forecast for the evening, and despite the Soft 5 track rating at the time of acceptances, warm days leading into the meeting will mean the track will be a perfect Good 4 come the opening event. The Moonee Valley races on February 14 are set to commence at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Big Me The Nick Ryan-trained Big Me has been racing well without much luck this preparation but gets his chance to bring up another win. He was a smart Bendigo winner when resuming from a spell on December 3, but since then, he has found trouble at inoppurtune times in each of his last three runs. The small field of seven looks set to suit the six-year-old gelding perfectly, and from barrier five, Ethan Brown will have no issue keeping him one off the rail throughout. With a strong turn of foot, Big Me should be winning. Best Bet Race 4 – #2 Big Me (5) 6yo Gelding | T: Nick Ryan | J: Ethan Brown (60.5kg) Next Best at Moonee Valley: Dreamzel Dreamzel was a dominant all-the-way winner at the Moonee Valley 1000m on January 31, and on her return to the track and trip on Friday night looks the one to beat yet again. Jordyn Weatherley sticks on board, claiming 3kg, which gets the Deep Field mare in perfectly with 59.5kg on her back. Without much speed drawn underneath the pair from barrier four, Weatherley will have no issue finding the rail and dictating proceedings once again. Next Best Race 5 – #1 Dreamzel (4) 4yo Mare | T: Tom Dabernig | J: Jordyn Weatherley (a3) (62.5kg) Best Value at Moonee Valley: Ferago Ferago is clearly the best horse in the opener on Friday night, but needs things to go his way to be saluting. The eight-year-old gelding is a much better stayer on rain-affected ground, but in a race that lacks much depth to it, the son of Fiorente looks poised to overcome a Good track record of 14: 1-1-2. Jordyn Weatherley takes 3kg off stayers back, and considering the pair will likely be midfield with cover, Ferago has the ability to overhaul his rivals and salute at a double-figure quote with Neds. Best Value Race 1 – #1 Ferago (5) 8yo Gelding | T: Patrick Ryan (Jnr) | J: Jordyn Weatherley (a3) (64.5kg) Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, February 12, 2025 1-2 1-3-7 2-4-5-8 2-3-6-7-8 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, February 14, 2025 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble Canterbury Park Racecourse is the destination for metro racing on Friday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set to take place under lights. The rail moves out +2m the entire circuit, and with more rainfall predicted to hit the course proper on Thursday, punters can expect a genuine Soft to Heavy surface come Friday night. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6pm local time. Best Bet at Canterbury: Island Dec Island Dec returns after a 100-day spell and appears set to strike in this first-up assignment. The daughter of Kermadec stormed through the line under a stranglehold in a recent barrier trial at Kembla Grange on January 30 to suggest she is nearing her peak, and with her form from last preparation jumping off the page, this BM64 contest looks like ideal placement by the Robert & Luke Price barn. Regan Baylis should land into a mid-field position with cover throughout the journey, and with Island Dec undefeated first-up in the past, punters can expect that trend to continue. Best Bet Race 1 – #1 Island Dec (6) 3yo Filly | T: Robert & Luke Price | J: Regan Bayliss (60kg) Next Best at Canterbury: Automne Tree There were no excuses for Automne Tree at Warwick Farm on January 21, with The Autumn Sun gelding finding one better in the form of Railway Man. The pair cleared out by 1.5 lengths on their remaining rivals to fight out the finish, with Automne Tree being headed in the shadows of the post. The Chris Waller-trained gelding appears set to peak third-up into the campaign, and with James McDonald electing to stick aboard this untapped galloper, Automne Tree gets one more chance to repay the faith and justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Next Best Race 2 – #1 Automne Tree (6) 3yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (59kg) Best Value at Canterbury: Weeping Woman The Joe Pride-trained Weeping Woman got a pass mark returning at Warwick Farm on January 27, hitting the line well despite being first-up after a 17-week spell. The daughter of Lonhro was well-supported with Picklebet on that occasion, doing her best work late after settling worse than mid-field in the middle stages of the race. Stepping up to the 1100m second-up should be ideal, and with Tyler Schiller likely to stalk his rivals from gate six, watch for Weeping Woman to be one of the last ones mounting a challenge down the centre of the course. Best Value Race 6 – #11 Weeping Woman (6) 4yo Mare | T: Joseph Pride | J: Tyler Schiller (54kg) Friday quaddie tips for Canterbury Canterbury quadrella selections February 14, 2025 1-5-7-12 2-3-6-11 3-4-6-8-12 1-4-5-7-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

David Hayes leads the 2024/25 trainers’ championship. Photo: HKJC The battle for the Hong Kong trainers’ championship continued to intensify at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night as David Hayes moved to the top of the standings with a double and Caspar Fownes took overall honours with a treble. Hayes vaulted into the championship lead with the wins of Precision Goal and Falcon Court, leaving the dual Hong Kong champion trainer with 30 wins – one clear of Danny Shum (29) and Pierre Ng (29) – while Fownes moved into ninth place with the victories of Daily Trophy, Charming Steed and Capital Delight. Emphasising the tight nature of the contest for the trainers’ championship, Hayes, Shum and Ng are closely followed by John Size (27), Ricky Yiu (26), Mark Newnham (26), Francis Lui (25), Frankie Lor (24), Fownes (24), Cody Mo (23) and Tony Cruz (21). “I’m very happy with my team, my mafoos, my riding boys – they’re doing a great job,” Hayes said after teaming with Luke Ferraris to land the Class 4 Po Shek Wu Handicap (1650m) with Precision Goal. “At the moment, we’re winning with older horses. The Ferraris start running soon.” Hayes also successfully linked with Karis Teetan ahead of the Mauritian’s ride on Ka Ying Rising in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin on February 23 as the pair landed the first section of the Class 5 Diamond Hill Handicap (1200m) with Falcon Court. “Karis is a top-four jockey in Hong Kong, he’s won trials on Ka Ying Rising and he’s won a race on him, so it was a very easy decision,” Hayes said, referring to Teetan’s booking as a replacement for injured Zac Purton on the champion sprinter. “Karis has helped me in trials, so the stable wanted to help him. He’s already been rewarded now – one ride for one win.” Fownes fired in a race-to-race double with the victories of Daily Trophy and Charming Steed before adding to his haul with Capital Delight, who clinched the Class 2 Tin Chak Handicap (1200m) with a last-stride lunge under Brenton Avdulla. “He’s been a very nice horse for the stable. He’s won at Happy Valley and he’s got a particular liking for the dirt. He’s quite versatile – 1200m up to 1650m – and it was nice to see him just win on the line. We were lucky but we’re very happy,” Fownes said of his stable’s most successful meeting since the Happy Valley fixture on 30 October. Daily Trophy scored his third course and distance victory with a barnstorming finish under Harry Bentley in the first section of the Class 4 Kam Shan Handicap (1200m) before Keagan De Melo – substituting for injured Vincent Ho – drove Charming Steed to success in the Class 4 Silvermine Bay Handicap (1800m). “I asked Keagan if he was available and I gave him a chance. He rode a beautiful race so hopefully he can get some more support and some more winners,” Fownes said. Teetan completed a brace when David Eustace’s Fortune Warrior bolted in with the second section of the Class 4 Kam Shan Handicap (1200m). “Before the race when I took him down to the start, I could feel he was ready. He was in top condition – all credit to David,” said Teetan, who eased down Fortune Warrior – a son of Swiss Ace – over the last 100m. 12-time Hong Kong champion trainer Size struck with Must Go under Andrea Atzeni in the Class 3 Shui Chuen O Handicap (1200m) as the All Too Hard gelding earned a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million. Formerly trained by Ben, Will and JD Hayes in Australia, Must Go collected his third course and distance win at Sha Tin. Dylan Mo slotted his third win of the season as Never Peter Out made it three in a row by winning the Class 3 Green Island Handicap (1650m). By Grunt, Never Peter Out has thrived since being switched to the dirt by Frankie Lor, winning four of his past six starts. Hong Kong International Sale graduate Patch Of Watch broke through for his first victory, scoring in the second section of the Class 5 Diamond Hill Handicap (1200m) for Manfred Man and Britney Wong, who scored her ninth Hong Kong win with a well-judged front-running ride. Horse racing news View the full article

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Suga Steve (Goldencents), a 4-year-old colt catalogued for the Inglis Digital USA February Sale off a three-race winning streak by a combined 16 1/2 lengths, topped the sale Wednesday when purchased for $80,000 by Starry Night Racing's California-based owners Rachel and Sean Gerson. “We're pleased with our first sale of the year,” said Kyle Wilson, Inglis Digital USA's senior director of sales and recruiting. “A good group of clients supported us and the sale finished up with a healthy clearance rate. There was activity at all levels and we look forward to our next sale in March.” The February Sale, which offered 32 horses, closed with an 80% clearance rate, according to officials at Inglis Digital USA. The topper had been trained by Lacey Gaudet for owners Team Gaudet and Penwood Racing. “I had a great first experience working with Inglis Digital USA,” said Gaudet. “We're very pleased with the price and wish the new owners the best of luck. My clients and I are looking forward to using Inglis Digital USA again in the future.” Entries are open for the Inglis Digital USA March Sale through Monday, Mar. 17. The catalogue will be released Mar. 21 with bidding slated for Mar. 26. For more information, whether buying or selling, visit inglisdigitalusa.com. The post Inglis Digital USA February Sale Topped by Suga Steve appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Erik Asmussen's two victories Jan. 31 at Oaklawn Park were noteworthy because they not only represented his first career riding double at the Hot Springs, Ark., track but also his first victories as a journeyman.View the full article