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New Century (GB), the full-brother to the colt who topped Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale when selling to Godolphin for 1,000,000gns, is said to be “flying at home” following his success in the GI Summer Stakes at Woodbine, with a trip to the Breeders' Cup next on the agenda for the son of first-season sire Kameko. Like Kameko, New Century is trained for owners Qatar Racing by Andrew Balding, who said “He's got a great constitution and has taken everything in his stride, from travelling to Canada and winning to preparing now for the Breeders' Cup. He's been flying at home since he arrived back from Canada.” The Summer Stakes was a “Win and You're In” for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and all roads now lead to Del Mar where New Century will try to double his top-level tally when he lines up on Friday, November 1. Balding acknowledges that the sharp track might not be ideal, but he considers it a challenge worth taking on with a colt who continues to go from strength to strength. “He's a horse that learns and improves and he's turned into a fantastic competitor,” the trainer added. “It's probably not the ideal track for him, but this is the Breeders' Cup–a million-dollar Grade I–and we're going for it. We'll need a bit of luck with the draw, but he's taken international travel in his stride.” David Redvers similarly hailed the temperament of New Century after selling the full-brother at Park Paddocks on Thursday in his role as owner and managing director of Tweenhills Stud where Kameko stands. He also serves as the racing and bloodstock manager for Sheikh Fahad Al Thani and his brothers' Qatar Racing. “New Century was bred at Tweenhills, he's by Kameko and he's trained by Andrew [Balding]–the whole story has come full circle,” said Redvers. “Winning at the Breeders' Cup is one of Sheikh Fahad's unfulfilled ambitions and to have a genuine contender in New Century gives the whole operation a huge boost.” Boughey Fillies set for Breeders' Cup The New Century team will be joined in San Diego by Newmarket trainer George Boughey, who is looking forward to travelling with both Believing (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) and Soprano (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) in his quest for a first winner at the Breeders' Cup. The consistent Believing is set to take her chance in the Turf Sprint following a series of near-misses at the top level in Europe, while Soprano is an intended runner in the Filly and Mare Turf, having filled the runner-up spot on her most recent outing in the GI Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes at Keeneland. “She's a dream filly to train,” Boughey said of Believing. “Her rider Holly Walker has done a fantastic job with her and we've kept her work light. She's danced every dance and kept improving. We were unlucky not to win the Nunthorpe at York and we were drawn on the wrong side in Ireland, but she's been knocking on the door and, hopefully, it will open at the Breeders' Cup.” Believing will reportedly wear cheekpieces for the Breeders' Cup, a decision influenced by her performance at Ascot last year when she contested the Champions Sprint Stakes. “We put a set of cheekpieces on her for Ascot last year and I think that was as well as she's ever travelled–she was pretty much the last horse off the bridle,” Boughey continued. “That race was a defining factor in our decision to send her to America, because she travelled so well in the early stages of the race. It's a fast five [at Del Mar], but I've heard it can suit closers. As long as she's not too far out early, I think we'll see her finishing very strongly.” Meanwhile, Soprano is said to have come out of her race at Keeneland last weekend in excellent shape as she prepares to step up in distance for the Filly and Mare Turf. “She's put on muscle and weight and has turned into a big, strong filly–if she stays, she'll be a live each-way chance,” said Boughey, who has gone close at the Breeders' Cup before when Cachet (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}) was beaten just a length into fourth in the 2021 Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar. “To have runners there is special,” he added. “The Breeders' Cup has always been an important event for everyone involved and we're excited to be part of it again.” The post New Century “Flying” in Preparation for Breeders’ Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ascot's Qipco British Champions Day took its final shape on Thursday morning, with the middle-distance heavyweights Economics (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) and Calandagan (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) heading a 12-strong cast for Saturday's £1.3 million G1 Qipco Champion Stakes. Isa Salman Al Khalifa's G1 Irish Champion Stakes winner and The Aga Khan's G1 Juddmonte International runner-up are joined by the G1 Irish Derby third Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), one of two for Ballydoyle, and another French raider in Iresine (Fr) (Manduro {Ger}) who gives to provide Marie Velon with a first winner in Britain. In the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, 13 milers will line up headed by Nurlan Bizakov's multiple group 1 winner Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and the David Menuisier-trained G1 Sun Chariot Stakes winner Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) and the G1 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes sees a field of 14 featuring Juddmonte's impressive G3 September Stakes scorer Kalpana (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}) and Ballydoyle's G1 Yorkshire Oaks heroine Content (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). In the G1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes, 20 sprinters include the G1 July Cup hero Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) and the G1 Haydock Sprint Cup winner Montassib (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) while Kyprios (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) looks to extend his winning streak and win the G2 Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup for the first time. His eight opponents include the horse that defeated him 12 months ago in Godolphin's Trawlerman (Ire) (Golden Horn {GB}). Ascot confirmed on Thursday that the three races staged on the round course would be switched to the inner flat track due to heavy ground. The Long Distance Cup, Fillies & Mares Stakes and the Champion Stakes will now take place on a surface officially described as soft. Clerk of the course Chris Stickels explained, “The Long Distance Cup decreases in trip by 82 yards and the mile and a half Fillies & Mares Stakes decreases by 78 yards. If the forecast is accurate, I expect conditions to remain the same and we're expecting some rain Friday night into Saturday. We're generally dry up until then and we may see a slight improvement in conditions before then, and with rain Friday night and Saturday morning, I would imagine conditions will end up similar to how they are now.” The post Economics And Calandagan Head Dozen For The Champion Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

World Pool's contribution to British and Irish racecourses has surpassed £50 million since its inception in 2019, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) announced on Thursday. A total of 580 races across nine different tracks in the UK and Ireland have been globally commingled by the HKJC since the World Pool's inaugural fixture at Royal Ascot in 2019, with the Curragh, Epsom Downs, Goodwood, Leopardstown, Newbury, Newmarket, Sandown Park and York all hosting World Pool racedays. Since its inauguration, the number of World Pool races has increased dramatically, from 30 races held at Royal Ascot in 2019 to 135 races held across the nine different racecourses this year. The landmark £50 million figure comes as World Pool builds towards its final fixture of the 2024 British and Irish Flat season at Ascot this Saturday on QIPCO British Champions Day. Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products at the HKJC, said, “World Pool has come such a long way since we first launched at Royal Ascot in 2019. It's been incredibly rewarding to see how much it has grown over the past six years and everyone at the Hong Kong Jockey Club is thrilled to see so much money going back into racing in so many different ways. “As World Pool continues to grow its presence and popularity, further investment will flow back into the sport, continuing to boost prize money, which in turn should have a positive impact on the size and quality of fields. Healthy field sizes and high-quality racing is what grabs the attention and interest of punters across the globe.” In addition, the HKJC and partners have helped fund the World Pool Moment of the Day initiative for the past three seasons, which supports racing's grassroots by giving back to grooms. Each Moment of the Day winning groom receives a £4,000 cash prize and is also in with a chance of a VIP trip to Hong Kong. The inaugural World Pool UK & Ireland Jockeys' Championship was also launched this year, with the winning rider receiving £50,000 to donate to a charity of his or her choice. Points are awarded based on the World Pool win dividend for every World Pool race in the UK and Ireland. With one meeting left to go, Billy Loughnane (187.50 points) has a commanding lead over his nearest pursuer, Oisin Murphy (97.25). The post World Pool Contribution to British and Irish Racecourses Hits £50 Million appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 2:40pm ACST Visit Dabble The Darwin Turf Club will host a competitive five-race card with 47 horses accepting. Up to 14mm of rain has fallen in the Top End this week with showers and a top temperature of 33C the forecast for Saturday. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will be a good dirt surface. BEST BET: Magnetic Tycoon Magnetic Tycoon was a last-start winner on September 14 over 1600m against 0-58 opposition. Stepping up to 1600m for the first time in June, the son of Written Tycoon saluted in 0-58 grade before finishing second against 0-66 class and third at Class 2 level in July. The gelding is happy to set the pace, but after spending six weeks in the paddock, he settled at the back a month ago before powering home to seal victory by half a length. He will carry an additional 2kg on Saturday, but Magnetic Tycoon should still prove too good for his rivals. Best Bet Race 5 – #1 Magnetic Tycoon (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Aaron Sweeney (60kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: Starspangledancer Starspangledancer returns after a last start ninth in The Rosebowl (0-70) for the fillies and mares on July 17 during the Darwin Cup Carnival. It was the first time that the five-year-old mare had stepped up to 1300m. The daughter of Starspangledbanner not only runs well fresh, but she has good early speed and should find the fence and lead. Before the Rosebowl, Starspangledancer saluted in two of her three previous starts over 1200m at 0-58 level in April and in the 0-62 ranks against the fillies and mares in early July. Next Best Race 3 – #3 Starspangledancer (3) 5yo Mare | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (59.5kg) Bet with PlayUp BEST VALUE: Debating Debating opened as a $12 chance with horse racing bookmakers after finishing at the tail of the field in seventh place over 1200m against Class 2 opposition on September 21. The four-year-old gelding had boasted respectable Darwin and Alice Springs form, so he clearly had a bad day and is worthy of another chance. In 10 NT starts, the son of Reward For Effort has claimed two wins and five seconds from 1200-1400m and was fourth in the NT Guineas (1600m) in the Red Centre back in March. Debating enjoys racing on the speed and drops 2kg. Best Value Race 1 – #7 Debating (3) 4yo Gelding | T: Ella Clarke | J: Adam Nicholls (58kg) Bet with Neds Saturday Darwin quaddie tips – 19/10/2024 Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 1-2-3 1-3-4-5 1-2-4 1-2-5-7 Horse racing tips View the full article

What Caulfield Cup Day 2024 Where Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) headlines the bumper 10-race meeting on Caulfield Cup Day on Saturday afternoon. Outside of the opening event, every race is to be run for black-type success, signifying one of the better days of racing in Victoria throughout the spring. Persistent rain is forecast on Friday and leading into Saturday for the region, meaning the Good 4 track rating will likely find itself as a Soft 5/6 come raceday. The rail will be out 3m the entire circuit, with action commencing at 12:15pm AEDT. Race 1: 3YO Open (1400m) Sugar Coat was only bettered by the classy Ndola in a small field at Sandown on September 28, and a similar effort on Saturday should see the son of Exceedance bring up a third win at start four. The three-year-old gelding will likely roll forward from barrier 11 under Luke Nolen, and with Catoggio likely to lead the field up, Sugar Coat can apply the pressure as the turn for home and hopefully prove too hard to run down this time around. Selections: 1 SUGAR COAT 2 GETAFIX 11 TAKEN 4 CATOGGIO Next Best Race 1 – #1 Sugar Coat (11) 3yo Gelding | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Ben Melham (56kg) +220 with Playup Race 2: Listed Gothic Stakes (1200m) Reserve Bank went huge in defeat when chasing home First Settler in the Danehill Stakes (1100m) by the barest of margins. The three-year-old colt steps up to the 1200m for the first time on the weekend, but based on what he has shown in his two runs this campaign, it looks ideal for the son of Capitalist. Luke Currie will need a touch of luck to land one off the rail from barrier eight, but if afforded that luxury, Reserve Bank looks to be the best horse in the race. Selections: 6 RESERVE BANK 3 ALDOlFITO 4 TARPAULIN 7 GALLANT SON Best Bet Race 2 – #6 Reserve Bank (8) 3yo Colt | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Luke Currie (56kg) +280 with Neds Race 3: Group 3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) Politely Dun brought up an overdue maiden victory at Ballarat last time out, and as he steps up in class in the Group 3 Caulfield Classic (2000m), he poses a strong threat to the market fancies. Having run on with intent throughout his career, the son of Dundeel simply didn’t know how to put a race away, but with a confidence boosting win under the belt, there is no reason why he cannot go on with the job here. Joao Moreira hops on, and if the pair can gain a slipstream into the race when the whips are cracking, Politely Dun will take some holding out. Selections: 3 POLITELY DUN 1 KEENELAND 2 RED ACES 5 SCARY Caulfield Classic Race 3 – #3 Politely Dun (7) 3yo Gelding | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Joao Moreira (57kg) –100 with Dabble Race 4: Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) Femminile caught the eye when running on strongly against the boys in the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m) last time out, and she comes to Caulfield against her own sex, she shapes as key chance in the Ethereal Stakes. Barrier one is a touch concerning for a filly who wants to settle towards the rear of the field, but in the field of 10, it should not be any issue. The Dundeel filly is screaming out for the 2000m at this stage of her campaign, and with even luck, Femminile will take some beating. Selections: 3 FEMMINILE 4 HURRY CURRY 1 TOO DARN DISCREET 5 KILLCARE BEACHGIRL Ethereal Stakes Race 4 – #3 Femminile (1) 3yo Filly | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Thomas Stockdale (57kg) +700 with Bet365 Race 5: Listed Alinghi Stakes (1100m) Passeggiata ran a bottler on return at Moonee Valley after settling a mile off the pace by her standards before charging through the line nicely to be beaten 1.4 lengths. As a natural front-runner the performance reads even better, but drawn barrier two under Tim Clark, it should be handlebars down for the Winning Rupert mare in the Alinghi Stakes. With the best front-running jockey in the saddle, and the ability to hold a high-cruising speed, Passeggiata should prove too slick. Selections: 5 PASSEGGIATA 8 ISTHMUS 10 NIANCE 1 GUMDROPS Best Value Race 5 – #5 Passeggiata (2) 5yo Mare | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Tim Clark (56kg) +850 with Marantelli Bet Race 6: Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m) Matisse has placed on two occasions from three starts at Caulfield, and if we get a fair track on Saturday, she can cause a minor upset in the Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m). The three-year-old filly was strong through the line upon return at Moonee Valley over 1200m, and now stepping up to the 1400m, should see the Microphone filly produce her best. Matisse is armed with a strong turn of foot when ridden cold, and if she gets a genuine tempo to chase, look for her to be storming home late. Selections: 5 MATISSE 3 GEEGEES MISTRUTH 2 TOBEORNOTTOBE 1 AMEENA Thousand Guineas Prelude Race 6 – #5 Matisse (8) 3yo Filly | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Michael Dee (56kg) +700 with Picklebet Race 7: Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) The quaddie kicks off with the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m), and if Katsu is anywhere near his best fresh from a spell, he can run away with the prize. The five-year-old gelding will appreciate the sting out of the surface, and considering he has three wins from first-up runs, it is easy to see he does not take long to come to hand. Jordan Childs will look to lead from barrier two, and if the pair can cross race favourite Estriella, Katsu has traditionally proven hard to get past. Selections: 5 KATSU 1 ESTRIELLA 6 SANS DOUTE 8 REY MAGNERIO Caulfield Sprint Race 7 – #5 Katsu (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (Weight kg) +700 with Boombet Race 8: Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) Seonee is simply the wrong price in the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m). The six-year-old mare has three wins and a second from five second-up runs, and boasts six wins and a second from seven attempts at 1400m. The Winning Rupert mare claimed Group 2 success towards the end of last campaign, so there is no doubt she is up to the level, and with even luck from barrier 16, the $31 on offer with horse racing bookmakers will look to be the wrong price at one stage or another. Selections: 5 SEONEE 4 SKYBIRD 2 REVOLUTIONARY MISS 14 PLENTY OF AMMO Tristarc Stakes Race 8 – #5 Seonee (16) 6yo Mare | T: Patrick & Michelle Payne | J: Billy Egan (57.5kg) +3000 with Neds Race 9: Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) The 147th edition of the Caulfield Cup has attracted quite an even field for the first of the three major spring races in Victoria. Can Chris Waller claim a third Caulfield Cup in five years with race favourite Buckaroo? Or can his old sparring partners in Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, Ciaron Maher or James Cummings spoil the party? Click here for our full preview of the 2024 Caulfield Cup Race 10: Group 3 Moonga Stakes (1400m) Aegon put in a stinker in Group 1 company last time out, but with a freshen-up, he poses as a great each-way play in the Group 3 Moonga Stakes (1400m). Despite being well held in the Memsie Stakes behind Pericles and Gentleman Roy, the son of So You Think ran a brilliant fourth, beaten less than a length behind the pair the start prior over 1400m. He will appreciate any rain that may fall and with even luck in running, he can added another Moonga success to his record after claiming this race in 2022.. Selections: 13 AEGON 2 GENTLEMAN ROY 1 PINSTRIPED 8 RIPCORD Moonga Stakes Race 10 – #13 Aegon (16) 7yo Gelding | T: Andrew Forsman | J: Blaike McDougall (57kg) +900 with Boombet Caulfield Cup Day 2024 quaddie tips Caulfield quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 1-5-6-8 2-4-5-7-9-14 2-5-6-7-8-13 1-2-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Francis Lui’s youngster bids to make it three from three when he returns in Sunday’s Class Three Shared Prosperity Handicap (1,200m).View the full article

Race 6 MCCREA PAINTERS & DECORATORS ASHBURTON CUP 1600m NORTIBUTNICE (K Williams) – Trainer Mr J Bullard reported to Stewards, that upon return to the stable the mare underwent blood tests with no abnormalities being detected. J Bullard further advised it is his intention to continue on with NORTIBUTNICE’S current preparation. THE BUFFER (Y Atchamah) – Trainer Ms. K Williams advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable THE BUFFER underwent a veterinarian examination including blood tests which revealed the gelding to have a viral infection and treated with the appropriate medication. K Williams further advised THE BUFFER has now been sent for a ten-day spell. The post Ashburton Racing Club @ Ashburton Raceway, Saturday 12 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

After more than five decades at his Tuhikaramea property, near Hamilton, Graeme Rogerson has decided it is time for a change. Rogerson has developed his 43-hectare farm into a world-class training facility, initially for thoroughbreds, but he has diversified into harness racing in the last 20 years. The Hamilton City boundary has slowly moved closer to Rogerson’s property, to the point where it is now on the city fringe, and Rogerson believes now is the right time to sell. “I have been here 54 years, it is a long time and the city has outgrown us, it is in the city now,” Rogerson said. “It is just time for a change. It’s a beautiful place but time catches up with everyone.” While he will sell the farm, which is listed with Bayleys, Rogerson will retain his house at the front of the property, and he will look to purchase more land to continue his business. “We will buy another place somewhere. It is still all up in the air and Bailey (Rogerson, granddaughter) might take over the training, we will just see,” he said. “I might scale down a bit. I have been training for something like 54 years, and we have had over 5,000 winners.” While thoroughbred racing has been Rogerson’s main business throughout his time training, he has followed his passion for standardbreds in recent years, installing a trotting track at his property and taking out his trainer’s license in 2008. He has recorded 465 wins during his time as a harness racing trainer, and he is looking forward to continuing his involvement in the code, albeit in a reduced capacity. “I have cut back my trotting team,” he said. “I think we have got 15 in work and I have got James Stormont here and we have got some nice horses. I have got a two-year-old by American Ideal called Go Jimmy Cassidy, and he (Jim Cassidy, former jockey) is in it. “My good trotter (Lovemeto) won a trial at Melton (Melbourne) yesterday. He had a few little issues and we sent him over there to the Ballarat Vet Clinic.” Rogerson is also campaigning his multiple Group One-winning thoroughbred Sharp ‘N’ Smart in Victoria, with an eye towards next month’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington. The former New Zealand Horse of the Year is already assured a start in the time-honoured race and will have one final hit-out in the Gr.2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup (2500m) at The Valley next Friday. He heads into the Melbourne feature off the back of an unplaced run in the Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington earlier this month, and Rogerson, who trains in partnership with his wife Debbie, said his gelding didn’t get conditions to suit. “He probably shouldn’t have run in the Turnbull, it rained and we didn’t get away with the track. He didn’t have any luck in the running from his outside draw (13). “I have nominated him for the Geelong Cup (Gr.3, 2400m), but at this stage he is running in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup next Friday night. “He is already qualified for the Melbourne Cup and Craig Williams rides him.” – LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Rogerson property listing: https://www.bayleys.co.nz/listings/commercial/waikato/hamilton/179-183-and-293-tuhikaramea-road-2315991 View the full article

Joe Pride says Epsom Handicap winner Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) is still on the improve as he prepares for his next big challenge at Randwick. Ceolwulf was well beaten by Pride Of Jenni in their only clash to date but trainer Joe Pride is convinced the recent Epsom Handicap winner will run a much better race when they meet again in the King Charles III Stakes at Randwick. Exciting four-year-old Ceolwulf stormed home to claim his first Group 1 win in the Epsom at Randwick on October 5 and the gelding returns to the scene of that triumph to contest Saturday’s $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m). The 12-horse field is headlined by reigning Australian Racehorse of the Year, Pride Of Jenni, and the defending champion Fangirl. Pride ran Ceolwulf in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick at the end of his autumn campaign in April, and the then three-year-old finished second last as Pride Of Jenni destroyed her rivals in a memorable front-running performance. The trainer said this week Ceolwulf would be ‘a much better horse’ this time around compared to when he raced in that Queen Elizabeth Stakes. “He was backing up off the back of a heavy track and a Derby run, and he was still a colt,” Pride said. “He’s a different animal now to work with and he’ll run a much better race.” Pride said Ceolwulf had shown he’s a lot sharper this campaign with more tactical speed, which the trainer believes he’s going to need in Saturday’s weight-for-age contest. “And looking at the race make-up, I think there’s some real pressure in this race,” Pride said. “Pride Of Jenni has earned her place as the favourite but I think she’s going to have to earn this win. “If she wins this she can have the champion tag, for mine.” Ceolwulf is on the third line of betting behind Pride Of Jenni and Fangirl and Pride can’t fault the way he has come through the Epsom. “What an exciting horse,” Pride said. “He’s quite amazing the way he’s been able to absorb pressure and handle his runs. He’s an absolute elite athlete and he’s still on the improve. I can’t wait for Saturday with him. We’re really looking forward to it.” Chad Schofield picked up the ride on Ceolwulf in the Epsom and his pre-race confidence was justified when the gelding sprinted down the outside in the straight to win. He is booked to ride Ceolwulf again on Saturday. “He did have 54 kilos, but the acceleration he showed me over a mile was that of a horse of the highest quality,” Schofield said. “It’s obviously a big step up and he’s obviously racing two of the best horses in the country. “We know Pride Of Jenni’s style and we know how good Fangirl’s finish is, so he’s going to know he’s in a race but he’s just a tough, good racehorse. “And I feel like he’s getting better as well, if you look at his form and speak to his trainer.” View the full article

Australian visitor Rolls is aiming to finish a frustrating trans-Tasman mission on a high note when he contests the New World Otaki Handicap (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday. Rolls travelled over from Maddie Raymond’s Warrnambool base in late September for a shot at the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m), but the eight-year-old failed to make the final field at Matamata, instead having to start in the undercard 2000m race where he finished a meritorious second to Wolfgang. “I thought he was really good, we’d obviously trained him to be running at a mile, so he was a bit on the fresher side rather than the 2000m, particularly being five-and-a-half weeks between runs,” Raymond said. “He had to carry near-topweight up there, so I thought it was a nice run.” Following the race, Raymond shifted her focus to last Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Te Rapa, but another stroke of bad luck on the morning of the $550,000 feature continued his Kiwi woes. “He travelled up to Te Rapa on the Friday, and unfortunately on Saturday morning, he was just brewing up a foot abscess overnight,” Raymond said. “We obviously couldn’t run him in the Livamol, but we were able to get a farrier to him in the afternoon to fix that up and he’s 100 percent now. “We missed out on getting a run in the Arrowfield and then after missing the Livamol as well, so it’s been an expensive trip over for the owners. “He’s in such terrific order and has been the whole time he’s been in New Zealand, other than last Saturday, so he’s definitely ready to go to the races and do something while he’s still over there. “He’s stabled at Otaki, so it made sense to have a look at this race.” Raymond travelled back to Melbourne on Wednesday evening where she soon will be joined by her charge, who has been right at home at his temporary base. “He’ll come home on a flight next Wednesday, he’s been in work for quite some time, so we’ll let him have a break then prep him for our winter over here,” she said. “He’s thrived, I don’t think he’s left a scrap of feed since he’s been over there and he’s thoroughly enjoyed the environment. “He’s been training down at the Peka Peka Beach every day, it’s a beautiful beach and surface to work him on.” The Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m) winner will carry the 60kg topweight in Saturday’s race, where he will be ridden by regular hoop Harry Grace. View the full article

Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh has a host of horses just a step away from booking trips south to the New Zealand Cup carnival. However, one who has already clipped his ticket is Nest Egg (NZ) (Reliable Man) who will continue his preparation in the Elsdon Park Handicap (2100m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. The son of Reliable Man is a proven distance performer and while he was successful over the course and distance last time out, there is a feeling he’s now looking for further. “He was second-up when he won and he still had that freshness about him and he needs good footing and got that on a beautiful track like Ellerslie,” Marsh said. “He’s a fresh 2000m horse and now he’s a run deeper into his prep and with 60kg, he’s certainly not going to be as effective. “He is going a lot better this preparation and I’m sure he’ll run well, but he’ll be looking for the 2600m of the Metropolitan (Listed) at Riccarton and then the two miles (Gr.3, New Zealand Cup).” Nest Egg will be defending his Metropolitan Trophy next month and bidding to go one better in the Cup after his runner-up finish behind Mahrajaan 12 months ago. Of his stablemates at Ellerslie, Marsh is keen on the chances of Tossuforit in the Head To Trackside.co.nz (1100m). “She’s had the one run back, she’s drawn one and has the claimer on in Ngakau Hailey and she’s probably our best on the day,” he said. The Zoustar four-year-old gave a good sight when resuming at Te Rapa where she finished a close second. “Bourbon Empress is going well and Bourbon Proof is a really nice maiden, albeit kicking off from a bad draw,” Marsh said. The former was an impressive last-start winner at Matamata and runs in the Barfoot & Thompson Handicap (1600m) while Bourbon Proof resumes in the Auckland Co-Op Taxis (1200m) following a debut second in May. “If Bourbon Proof could win, he could potentially back up in the Sarten Memorial (Gr.2, 1400m) and then get down to Riccarton,” Marsh said. “Kiwi Skyhawk will go down and if Super Photon can bounce back in the Sarten he’ll go as well.” They are all in contention for the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) while two fillies remain in the mix for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). “The following week at Ellerslie, we’ve got Sexy And I Moet and Love Poem in the Soliloquy (Gr.2, 1400m) and if they run well then they’ll head down as well,” Marsh said. “Even Bourbon Empress holds a nomination for the TAB Mile (Gr.3, 1600m) on the middle day at Riccarton and is another one that could potentially be there.” View the full article

Kiwi-bred sprinter I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) will be flying the New Zealand flag high when he heads to Randwick on Saturday where he will be seeking redemption in the A$20 million The Everest (1200m). The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained gelding was runner-up to Think About It in the rich feature last year and he will once again fill Trackside Media’s slot this weekend, where he will jump from the more favourable barrier nine compared to his ace draw last year. “We have worked out that one is not in his favour and of his last five or six runs he has drawn one four times,” said Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick, who bred the gelding and races him in partnership with Moody. “We certainly wanted to be outside of four and it wouldn’t have worried us if it was the outside barrier. It (barrier nine) sets us up perfectly. We are hoping we can sit three back, a couple out, he can do what he wants to do and hopefully finish first. “I think there is a bit of speed in the race, which is probably a bit different to last year, which is great.” Chittick is excited to have partnered with Trackside Media once again and said second time round has felt like a more enjoyable experience. “It is fantastic to be tied up with Trackside again and going over there and having a crack at it with New Zealand in behind us,” he said. “Last year, he was the first New Zealand horse to run in the race and Entain was new in town. It was full on. “By the time we got to about now, and certainly Saturday, it was like ‘let’s just get on with this’, whereas this year it has been a bit easier to get on with our day job, which is day and night at this time of the year. “Around the farm, the buzz is really building towards Saturday and we are really looking forward to it. “Happy horse, happy trainer and happy owners. It is a hit-and-run mission this year (heading over from New Zealand) and hopefully we can come home with the prize.” Moody is just as excited about the weekend and said I Wish I Win is in great order ahead of his weekend assignment. “Myself and Katherine are proud to be representing Entain and Waikato Stud with I Wish I Win in The Everest on Saturday. He is in great order,” he said. “He will have a few days there to settle in pre-race. A few showers of rain are forecast up there, but that won’t disappoint us, it takes a little bit of jar out of the ground for him. “I think barrier nine is ideal, he will be able to sit midfield or the second half three deep and get a bit of cover and be the first one to peel and hopefully the first one over the line.” It has been a big week for Waikato Stud, with Mark’s son, Harry, becoming the third generation of the Chittick family to sell at an Inglis sale. The 18-year-old offered a Super Seth colt out of unraced Thorn Park mare Believe You Me through Ohukia Lodge’s 2024 Inglis Ready2Race Sale draft. He went through the sale ring as lot 15 and was purchased by Hong Kong trainer Ricky Yiu for A$240,000. “It was really nerve-racking, I couldn’t sleep (the night before) but it is all worth it and it all paid off,” Harry Chittick said. View the full article

Race 3 DON LOOKER – CELEBRATING 100 YEARS 2000m INVESTIGATE (S Weatherley) – Trainer Mr. T Pike reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, INVESTIGATE has now been sent for a brief spell and will look to return to racing in December. DODGY ONE (C Grylls) – Trainer Mr. D Hollinshead advised Stewards, DODGY ONE underwent chiropractor treatment on 17 October for overall general soreness and it is his intention to continue with the gelding’s current preparation. D Hollinshead further advised he may look to remove the blinkers for the DODGY ONE’S next race-day start. Race 4 ALL THE NEWS @ TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1200m SAKO (M Cartwright) – Stable representative Mr. R Mildon reported to Stewards, that the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of SAKO, and it is their intention to continue with the gelding’s current preparation. R. Mildon further advised that the stable may to look to nominate SAKO for the Waikato Thoroughbred Racing meeting on Saturday 28 October. The post Waikato Thoroughbred Racing @ Te Rapa, Saturday 12 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 12:36pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 Eurythmic Stakes will headline the massive nine-race card at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With no rain forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole meeting. The rail will be pushed out to the +4m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 12:36pm AWST. Eurythmic Stakes tip: Super Smink Super Smink returned from a 16-week spell in the Listed Black Heart Bart Stakes at Belmont with a slashing third-place finish behind Mood Swings and Phanta over 1200m. After drawing a wide barrier (14), Lucy Fiore took the Daniel Morton-trained mare to the back of the field and picked her way through the field in the home straight to run into the placings. With a similar shape expected in the Eurythmic Stakes, Super Smink will only need even luck to spring a surprise at double figure odds with horse racing bookmakers. Eurythmic Stakes Race 8 – #13 Super Smink (16) 4yo Mare | T: Daniel Morton | J: Lucy Fiore (56.5kg) +1000 with Dabble Best Bet at Ascot: In Good Order In Good Order has finished in the quinella in each of his three starts this time in, including two impressive victories over 1600m at Belmont. The Daniel Morton-trained gelding defeated Simply in both wins and that runner has gone onto win his next two starts, which is good form for this guy going forward. Chris Parnham has a strong affiliation with In Good Order (8:4-2-0), and if he can keep him out of trouble, he will be winning again. Best Bet Race 2 – #4 In Good Order (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel Morton | J: Chris Parnham (59kg) +150 with Neds Next Best at Ascot: Miss Flirtacious Following a dominant win first-up, Miss Flirtacious struggled to run out a strong 1200m in her last start, which has led Luke Fernie to drop his mare back to 1000m here. The daughter of Safeguard settled outside the leader second-up, battled on gamely but couldn’t go with the placegetters, and finished fourth. Now that she has two solid runs under her belt, Chris Parnham will push forward and settle behind a strong speed from barrier five. If Miss Flirtacious lets down like she did fresh, she will prove very hard to beat. Next Best Race 5 – #11 Miss Flirtacious (5) 4yo Mare | T: Luke Fernie | J: Chris Parnham (55kg) +280 with PlayUp Best Value at Ascot: Pull The Trigger Pull The Trigger may not have beaten much at Geraldton first-up; however, the Daniel & Ben Pearce-trained galloper had to sustain a long run in the final 600m to record a one-length victory over 1413m. After settling at the rear of the field, Natasha Faithfull got the son of Patronize moving before the turn, and he maintained the sprint before being eased down late. The stable has engaged William Pike for the second run of this preparation, and from barrier two, Pull The Trigger can settle closer to the speed and show a strong finish. Best Value Race 4 – #10 Pull The Trigger (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: William Pike (56kg) +900 with Picklebet Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 3-5-7-11 6-7-10-11 3-8-10-12-13-14 2-6-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

What Everest Day 2024 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $20 million Everest (1200m) headlines the action at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a field of 12 being selected by slot holders to climb the mountain and claim top honours in the world’s richest race on turf. The mouthwatering 10-race program is supported by the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m), where Pride Of Jenni and Fangirl are set to go head-to-head, while the country horses step out in the $2 million Kosciuszko (1200m). The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with some light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, punters can expect the track to remain in the Soft range for race-day. 2024 Everest Day is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time. Race 1: Group 3 St Leger Stakes (2600m) A field of nine kicks off the program in the Group 3 St Leger Stakes (2600m), where Etna Rosso appears well-placed after a strong performance in the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) on October 5. The son of Decorated Knight hit the line well compared to some of his key rivals, and although he tacks on 6kgs after his bold display, the Group 3 Newcastle Cup (2300m) winner seems to take improvement with every start. Kerrin McEvoy should get a soft run throughout the journey from barrier one, and if he can position himself off the rails at a key stage, Etna Rosso is a major player in the opener. Selections: 6 ETNA ROSSO 5 TRUST IN YOU 2 ALEGRON 8 WALTHAM St Leger Stakes Race 1 – #6 Etna Rosso (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (57.5kg) +400 with Neds Race 2: Big Dance Wild Card (1600m) The Ciaron Maher-trained Berkshire Shadow is dropping back in class after contesting the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) on October 5. The five-year-old was far from disgraced finishing mid-field after some torrid luck in transit, and prior to that was impressive running third behind Here To Shock in the Group 3 Cameron Handicap (1500m) at Newcastle. The 3kg claim of Zac Wadick should prove extremely valuable, and provided Berkshire Shadow can storm across from barrier 11, this guy will prove hard to hold out despite the hefty weight. Selections: 1 BERKSHIRE SHADOW 8 HIGH DANDY 10 VIVY AIR 2 CHORLTON LANE Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Berkshire Shadow (11) 5yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Zac Wadick (a3kg) (62.5kg) +650 with Playup Race 3: Group 3 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m) Jellicious represents good each-way value with horse racing bookmakers in the Group 3 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m). The Snitzel filly is yet to break her maiden in two starts but was closing off impressively behind Amelita first-up at Canterbury on September 18. Stepping up to the 1400m second-up shows plenty of intent from the Ciaron Maher barn, and with Tommy Berry an excellent booking to do the steering from barrier four, Jellicious should get every chance to claim her first win against a very even bunch of fillies. Selections: 10 JELLICIOUS 4 ISLAND DEC 2 DOMINETTA 13 SILVER WEDDING Best Value Race 3 – #10 Jellicious (4) 3yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Tommy Berry (55.5kg) +800 with Dabble Race 4: Group 3 Angst Stakes (1600m) The Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman-trained Quickster makes the trip to Syndey after a pass mark first-up at Caulfield on September 21. She was strong through the wire in a slowly run affair, making strong inroads to suggest a step up to 1600m would be ideal second-up. Jamie Kah gets legged aboard this progressive four-year-old mare, and although we could be a start early with Quickster, the each-way price available is too juicy to ignore. Selections: 4 QUICKSTER 13 ZLOTIES 8 TULSI 1 LEKVARTE Angst Stakes Race 4 – #4 Quickster (4) 4yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Catherine Coleman | J: Jamie Kah (55kg) +900 with Bet365 Race 5: The Kosciuszko (1200m) Front Page is searching for his third-straight win in The Kosciuszko (1200m), however, Far Too Easy should give him the race of his life at three times the price. The son of All Too Hard got within 2.3 lengths in last year’s edition and was enormous considering he drew out in barrier 12, His recent barrier trial at the Gold Coast on October 8 suggests he’s flying heading into this $2 million feature, and with barrier one allowing Craig Williams to stalk Front Page every step of the way this time around, Far Too Easy can press the short-priced favourite in the concluding stages. Selections: 2 FAR TOO EASY 3 FRONT PAGE 5 BOOM TORQUE 11 GALLANT STAR The Kosciuszko Race 5 – #2 Far Too Easy (1) 6yo Gelding | T: David McColm | J: Craig Williams (59kg) +500 with Picklebet Race 6: Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) Southport Tycoon wouldn’t have been out of place lining up in the Everest after an ultra-impressive victory in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on September 27. He produced the fastest closing sectionals of the entire meeting on that occasion, knocking off Growing Empire and I Wish I Win who both line up in the $20 million feature. Mark Zahra sticks aboard the son of Written Tycoon, and with the gun-run likely to fall his way from barrier five, Southport Tycoon must be considered the one to beat in the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m). Selections: 3 SOUTHPORT TYCOON 1 OVERPASS 18 MUMBAI MUSE 2 THINK ABOUT IT Next Best Race 6 – #3 Southport Tycoon (5) 4yo Horse | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg) +400 with Boombet Race 7: Group 1 Everest (1200m) The Everest will be run under Group 1 status for the first time ever on Saturday afternoon and there have been plenty of betting moves in the lead-up. I Wish I Win now shares favouritism alongside Joliestar, with the pair installed at the $6.00 mark, The three-year-olds Traffic Warden and Growing Empire are both $7.50, while Bella Nipointa ($9.00) continues to drift. Is there a changing of the guard in Australia’s sprinting ranks? Click here for our full preview of the 2024 Everest Race 8: Group 3 Silver Eagle (1300m) Nobody missed the run of Port Lockroy first-up at Randwick on October 5. The son of Better Than Ready was a good thing licked on that occasion, running over backsides in the concluding stages to get within a half-length of Ostraka. He’s poorly weighted compared to last start, with Ostraka getting a 5kg swing in the weights, however, with an extra 100m to build into his work from barrier five, punters can expect a bold effort by Port Lockroy second-up into the 2024 Silver Eagle. Selections: 8 PORT LOCKROY 10 WAR MACHINE 11 KIMOCHI 4 OSTRAKA Silver Eagle Race 8 – #8 Port Lockroy (6) 4yo Horse | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Tommy Sherry (56kg) +800 with Neds Race 9: Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) The Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) has been built as a race in two, as Pride Of Jenni attempts to hold off the challenge of Fangirl. The latter must be considered the bet in the race at the current price, with the $4.00 seemingly too big compared to the evens about Pride Of Jenni. Major Beel could throw a spanner in the works as a speed influence, and Zougotcha should give Fangirl a lovely cart into the race as well. It would come as a shock if James McDonald had Fangirl worse than six lengths off the leader turning for home, but regardless of how it unfolds, punters can expect a ding-dong finish as two stars of the turf do battle in the 2024 Kings Charles III Stakes. Selections: 10 FANGIRL 9 PRIDE OF JENNI 7 CELESTIAL LEGEND 2 MY OBERON King Charles III Stakes Race 9 – #10 Fangirl (4) 6yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) +300 with Playup Race 10: BM88 Handicap (1400m) The Peter Snowden-trained Behtar makes his Australian debut, and despite being first-up after a 349-day spell, the French import appears ready to strike. He’s had three strong barrier trials in preparation for this first-up assignment, and although the 1400m appears short of his best trip moving forward, he could simply have the class to figure in the finish. He gets every chance to make an impression from gate one, and with form behind the likes of Eliyass in France, Behtar warrants an each-way ticket in the lucky last. Selections: 11 BEHTAR 4 ESTADIO MESTALLA 10 OVERRIDING 19 IRON MAN Everest Day quaddie tips for Randwick Randwick quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 4-6-7-8-9-10-11 1-4-5-8-10-11 9-10 1-4-6-10-11-14-16-19-20 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Moe Cup Day 2024 Where Moe Racing Club – Waterloo Rd, Moe VIC 3825 When Friday, October 18, 2024 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Moe Cup (2050m) headlines a bumper nine-race card in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley this Friday. With persistent rain forecast for the day, it is likely runners will be racing on a deteriorating track as the day goes on. The rail sticks to its true position, while the first race on Moe Cup Day 2024 is set to commence at 12:40pm AEDT. Moe Cup Tip: Sunsets Sunsets couldn’t quite reel in the leaders when finishing third in the Murtoa Cup (2050m) on October 5. The four-year-old gelding seems to produce his best performances when chasing a genuine tempo, and with the likes of Keats and Independent Road set to run this at a genuine clip, the race sets up perfectly for him to strike third-up. Daniel Moor will have the son of Dundeel settled towards the rear, but with a strong finish, Sunsets looks to hard to hold out in the 2024 Moe Cup. Moe Cup Race 8 – #7 Sunsets (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Daniel Moor (56kg) Bet with Dabble Best Bet at Moe: Alma Rise Although she has just one win to her name, Alma Rise has not finished further back than second in her four career starts. The four-year-old mare return with a runner-up performance behind subsequent Coongy Cup winner Kingswood at Sandown on September 28, going down by 2.3 lengths. That form stands out in a BM70 field, and if Luke Nolen can find a spot one off the rail from the widest barrier, Alma Rise should have no issue in overhauling the leaders second-up. Best Bet Race 5 – #10 Alma Rise (12) 4yo Mare | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Luke Nolen (56.5kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Moe: Transactions Three-year-old colt Transactions has already reached his ‘D-Day’ at start three. A poor barrier cost him at Moonee Valley last time out, but from barrier six on Friday, Jamie Mott should have no issue in settling the son of Capitalist a bit closer to the speed. The blinkers go on for the first time, and if Transactions has a chance to show his turn of foot, he should win this. Next Best Race 2 – #1 Transactions (6) 3yo Colt | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Jamie Mott (58kg) Bet with Dabble Friday quaddie tips for Moe Moe quadrella selections Friday, October 18, 2024 Field 6-12 1-2-7-8 7-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Taree Gold Cup Day 2024 Where Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Taree NSW 2430 When Friday, October 18, 2024 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $100,000 Taree Gold Cup (2000m) headlines the action at Manning Valley Race Club on Friday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The track should play fair throughout the day with the rail placed in the true position, however, with surface rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, it should be testing conditions for all participants. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1pm loca time. Taree Gold Cup Tip: Fay’s Angels Fay’s Angel is on the one-week backup after a terrific effort behind Medatsu at Rosehill on October 12. The daughter of Anacheeva has continued to improve with every start and appears perfectly placed back in country grade. Madeline Owen gets legged aboard from barrier seven this time around, and with the five-year-old already boasting a victory at this course and distance in the past, Fay’s Angel will prove hard to hold out in the 2024 Taree Gold Cup. Taree Gold Cup Race 7 – #4 Fay’s Angels (7) 5yo Mare | T: Karen Owen | J: Madeline Owen (59.5kg) Bet with Neds Best Bet at Taree: Flame Of Hestia The Kris Lees-trained Flame Of Hestia was disappointing in her only start last preparation, finishing five lengths away behind Hallett on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on March 13. She appears to be returning a more furnished filly, however, with back-to-back barrier trial victories having her poised for a first-up assault. Dylan Gibbons takes the reins from barrier one in this super maiden, and with every chance to take luck of the equation and lead, Flame Of Hestia will take plenty of chasing down in an attempt justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Bet Race 3 – #13 Flame Of Hestia (1) 3yo Filly | T: Kris Lees | J: Dylan Gibbons (55kg) Bet with Picklebet Next Best at Taree: Bonding Bonding only found one better on debut in the form of How Rude at Muswellbrook on October 7, and although she was beaten as a short-priced favourite, it’s worth following the Snitzel mare. The pair cleared out by 2.5 lengths on the remaining rivals, suggesting the top two still have plenty of upside moving deeper into the preparation. Ashley Morgan will have some work to do navigating a passage from barrier 13, however, provided he can slot her in for cover in the middle stages, Bonding should be storming over the top in the Taree opener. Next Best Race 1 – #5 Bonding (13) 4yo Mare | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Ashley Morgan (57kg) Bet with Dabble Friday quaddie tips for Taree Taree quadrella selections October 18, 2024 2-9-12-13-14 3-9-10-11-12 1-2-3-4 4-5-6-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Race 9 PLACEMAKERS ROTORUA MAIDEN 1300m THE SKY ABOVE (C Grylls) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of THE SKY ABOVE, however, has now been sent for a brief spell. The post Racing Taupo @ Taupo, Friday 11 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Australian handler can’t wait for rising star’s clash with Hong Kong’s reigning champion sprinter in feature.View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, October 19, 2024 First Race 11:38am AEST Visit Dabble Queensland horse racing will return to Eagle Farm for a 10-race program this Saturday afternoon, with the first race set to jump at 11:38am AEST. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances; however, with no rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, expect an upgrade to a Good surface before the meeting kicks off. The rail will be in the +6m position for the entire circuit. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Talk Time Talk Time was a dominant winner at Toowoomba last start, where the Lindsay Hatch-trained gelding picked his way through the field before running away from his rivals to record a 3.3-length victory. The son of Spill The Beans has shown good ability to race on any ground, and now that he strikes a good track in a weaker grade, he should only improve fourth-up. If Andrew Mallyon can settle in the first four from barrier six, Talk Time will prove too good again. Best Bet Race 5 – #8 Talk Time (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Lindsay Hatch | J: Andrew Mallyon (58kg) +160 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Torabella Tony Gollan and Angela Jones will combine with Torabella, who will be returning from a five-month spell for her second racing preparation. Since finishing eighth in the Listed Princess Stakes at the end of her last campaign, the daughter of Toronado has been to the trials and produced a nice piece of work over 1050m at Deagon under little to no riding late. Although she has drawn barrier 13, Torabella’s gate speed will allow her to settle outside the leader and prove hard to run down late. Next Best Race 6 – #8 Torabella (13) 4yo Mare | T: Tony Gollan | J: Angela Jones (55kg) +450 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Koruto Koruto will clash with Junipal for the second straight start; however, the Tom Dougall-trained galloper will have a 2.5kg weight swing in his favour following a narrow loss over 1615m at Doomben. This son of Written Tycoon settled behind the speed, took over with 150m to go but was nabbed in the final strides to finish second. Although he has drawn the outside barrier (8), Angela Jones can push forward on this improving stayer to settle on speed. With little to no speed expected in this contest, Koruto is a great each-way bet with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 4 – #7 Koruto (8) 7yo Gelding | T: Tom Dougall | J: Angela Jones (53.5kg) +800 with PlayUp Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, October 19, 2024 1-3-8 1-3-6 1-3-5-6-9-10 10-15-16-24 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

It’s the biggest thing to shake up the turf in years, it’s on again this Saturday, and - after a long and tense struggle - it’s finally a Group 1. View the full article

Race 1 ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN 1400m MANZOR BLUE (K Hercock) – Trainer Ms. L Latta reported to Stewards, she was satisfied with the post-race condition of MANZOR BLUE, and it is her intention to carry on with the mare’s current preparation. The post Marton Racing Club @ Awapuni Synthetic, Sunday 6 October 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Race 7 ECHOES OF HEAVEN & JON SNOW@CLEARVIEW MAIDEN 2200m DIVINE STORY (D Tait) – Trainer Mr. R Didham reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the mare, however, DIVINE STORY has now been retired from racing. The post South Canterbury Racing Club @ Phar Lap Raceway Timaru, Tuesday 8 October 24 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Kerryn Tomlinson wants the win and the trip this time. But first the Oamaru driver who surged into contention for the McMillan Equine Feeds Junior Drivers Champs with a win at Addington on Wednesday, has to win the series which has been left one of the most open in its history. Tomlinson and Seth Hill were the winners of the two heats at Addington seeing them both high up on the stacked leaders board. Zev Meredith leads the series with 37 points just one clear of Tomlinson on 36, with Crystal Hackett and Hill on 33, Carter Dalgety and Olivia Thornley on 31 and Max Hill on 29. There is one heat left in the series at Addington on Friday night and it looks very even apart from Borrisokane, who will start favourite and has Sam Thornley on board but he is too far back to win the title. Another one of the favoured runners will be driven by Wilson House who is also out of contention for the title. So those drivers who can win it find themselves on relatively even horses for the final heat without a lot of recommend them. Tomlinson has one thing on her side, winning experience as she won the series at her first attempt in 2020. “It was so cool to win but I never got to go to the Australasian Junior Champs because of Covid,” she explains. “So I’d love to win again and get a chance to represent New Zealand.” While Seth Hill caused the upset of the night guiding rank outsider Eastwood Dream to win at 51-1 in the first heat Tomlinson’s win on Crazy N Love in the second heat came much easier. “I went down the stables and Greg (Hope, co-trainer) told me he thought it would just win,” she smiles. “I didn’t ask him many questions after that. I just went out and won on her.” It is apt Tomlinson should win a trotting heat, her family renowned for their ability with the gait and Kerryn working for Brad Williamson, who is equally adept with square-gaiters. Soon it could be the 24-year-old training winners, trotting or otherwise, as she has just taken out of trainer’s licence. If she can get a good result with Tempo Warrior in the final heat of the series on Friday she might become a two-time Junior Driver’s Champ. And finally get that trip she missed out on four years ago. View the full article

Following news less than two weeks ago that seven Quarter Horses testing positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) at Los Alamitos were euthanized, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) issued a grim update Wednesday evening. The infectious disease necessitated the euthanization of an additional five horses Oct. 16. Like the original seven, all five were Quarter Horses trained by Heath Taylor. A full listing of the 12 can be seen here. The full advisory issued by the CHRB follows: “Under the supervision of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and dictated by state and federal standards, five additional horses have been euthanized at Los Alamitos after they tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). This follows the euthanasia of seven other EIA positive quarter horses earlier this month. All 12 horses were trained by Heath Taylor and stabled in his barn at Los Alamitos. “As was reported October 3, CDFA ordered three of the Taylor horses to remain in quarantine as part of a group including those that tested positive. All three of those horses later tested positive and were among the five euthanized on Wednesday. “After EIA was detected among Taylor horses in other states as well, CDFA and United States Department of Agriculture initiated epidemiological tracing of the disease. As such, all of Taylor's horses at Los Alamitos were tested by CDFA. Those tests identified two additional positives in the Taylor barn, resulting in their euthanasia. The other horses tested by CDFA have tested negative but six remain in quarantine. The six are identified as “close contacts” while in another state. “Epidemiological tracing is ongoing, and CDFA is actively monitoring the situation. “All fatalities are reported on the CHRB website on a weekly basis consistent with existing statutory requirements. More information about EIA is available at equinediseasecc.org.” The post Additional Five Quarter Horses Euthanized at Los Alamitos Due to EIA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article