Wandering Eyes

The big rematch between Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) and White Birch (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}) is on as the pair are set to line out in the Prince Of Wales's S. at Royal Ascot on Wednesday. Last season's dual Derby winner Auguste Rodin had the edge in those Classic contests, but it was John Murphy's White Birch who accounted for Aidan O'Brien's colt in the G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month. Nevertheless, the bookmakers have the Ballydoyle runner as their favourite at odds of 7-4, expecting him to come forward from the Tattersalls Gold Cup. French challengers Horizon Dore, Zarakem and Blue Rose Cen are set for action, while Inspiral–who is likely to run in the Queen Anne on the opening day–Alflaila and 2020 winner Lord North are also among 13 confirmations. James Tate's Royal Dress, a luckless third at Epsom in the Princess Elizabeth S., has been supplemented for the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge S. The winner of that race, John and Sean Quinn's Breege, features in the 19 possibles, too. Surprisingly, there is no Aidan O'Brien representative, but his son Joseph can choose from Goldana, Gregarina and Rogue Millennium, last year's winner when with Tom Clover. John and Thady Gosden's Laurel and Willie McCreery's Ocean Jewel are other major contenders. A big field looks assured in the Queen Mary, with 36 youngsters entered, including Wesley Ward's Burning Pine and Saturday Flirt, Aidan O'Brien's Fairy Godmother and Andrew Balding's Kassaya, a half-sister to Guineas winner Chaldean. There are 17 in the Queen's Vase, with Aidan O'Brien responsible for seven, including the promising Highbury, who won by seven and a half lengths last time out. Balding's Derby fifth Sayedaty Sadaty and Roger Varian's Defiance are others of note. A total of 66 remain in the Royal Hunt Cup, with the weights headed by last year's runner-up Sonny Liston. Ouzo, Holloway Boy, Notre Belle Bete and Beshtani are others towards the top. The post Big Rematch Between White Birch And Auguste Rodin Is On At Royal Ascot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the New York Race Track Chaplaincy's 17th annual brunch at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs, New York, will be emceed by NBC Sports's Donna Brothers and Thoroughbred owner Len Green will be honored with the Marylou Whitney Award, the non-profit said in an early Thursday release. The owner of D.J. Stable and The Green Group, a New Jersey-based CPA firm, Green will receive the Whitney Award for his ongoing support of the chaplaincy and its programs. Along with Brothers, FanDuel TV personality Todd Schrupp will also be on hand to serve as an auctioneer. “This event attracts hundreds of generous supporters throughout the breeding and racing community and it allows us to further assist those who work there and their families,” said Board President Ramón Dominguez. “And we are honored to have Donna Barton Brothers as our emcee and Todd Schrupp as our auctioneer this year.” Click here for tickets and information concerning sponsorships or call 516-216-5196. The post Brothers To Emcee NY Chaplaincy Brunch, Green Honored With Whitney Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announced on Thursday the introduction of a new licence for racehorse syndicators and racing club managers, which aims to further strengthen the regulation of shared ownership. The licence will apply to anyone wishing to manage a syndicate or racing club that advertises publicly or that they are paid to administer. This includes licensed trainers who run their own syndicate or racing club. Its introduction follows a period of engagement with stakeholders, including an industry-wide consultation, to ensure that the regulation keeps pace with the increasing appeal of syndicate and racing club membership. Existing syndicators and club managers will be required to have a valid licence in place by January 1, 2026, while anyone applying to set up a new syndicate or racing club after January 1, 2025 will need to ensure they have already been granted a licence. The BHA has already contacted syndicators and club managers to help ensure the new licence is introduced as smoothly as possible, with step-by-step guidance to support the application process. Ongoing assistance will also be available via the BHA's ownership team. Harry Williams, BHA head of participant services, said, “The continued growth of shared ownership is a key part of racing's long-term sustainable future, with syndicates and racing clubs giving more people the chance to experience the thrill of racehorse ownership in an affordable and enjoyable way. “The vast majority of syndicates and racing clubs are operated to the very highest standards, but inevitably as the number of people involved in setting up, running and promoting them continues to rise, so do the associated regulatory challenges. “By introducing this new licence, the BHA can take a more proactive approach to managing emerging risks and maintain consistent standards across the board. This will not only provide greater clarity for syndicators and club managers about their role and responsibilities, but also help maintain trust in shared ownership by ensuring those involved feel confident that they are sufficiently protected and supported. “This is an important step forward as we look to retain racehorse owners here in Britain and attract the next generation.” More information about the licensing process is available on the shared ownership page of the BHA website. The post New Licence For Syndicates And Racing Clubs Introduced By The BHA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Karl Burke says that he is confident Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) will prove a tough nut to crack when she bids to follow up in the Coronation S. at Royal Ascot. Fallen Angel will face a stern test at Royal Ascot, with Roger Varian's 1,000 Guineas winner Elmalka (GB) (Kingman {GB}) and Aidan O'Brien's Opera Singer (Justify) both in opposition. Burke told Sky Sports Racing, “She's in great form, came back from Ireland in good order, she did a nice piece of work on Tuesday and we couldn't be happier with her. I thought it was a fantastic performance (at the Curragh), to be honest. She got into a great rhythm early and watching from the stands from halfway, I was pretty relaxed, I thought we had them all covered and I knew she'd keep galloping right to the line.” He added, “It will be an interesting race, there's some great fillies in there and obviously Aidan's filly [Opera Singer] that was behind us at the Curragh is going to step forward, but they need to step forward, we only have to maintain our form from the Curragh for us to be the one to beat and, if anything, I don't see why she can't improve again. “I don't think she's ground dependent whatsoever, if it's good ground or on the easy side of good or just on the quicker side of good, it will make no difference to Fallen Angel.” Whatever happens over the round mile at Ascot, Burke is already looking forward to stepping his filly up to a-mile-and-a-quarter later in the summer. He said, “I would be strongly saying that she'll stay further. We toyed with the idea of going for the Prix de Diane on Sunday, but we'll save the step up for later in the year-there's only one Royal Ascot. “The Nassau is one (possible race) at Goodwood, but I'd say she'll have a short break after Ascot. She'll have a short break after this, as she's had three quickish runs and been prepared all winter for a Guineas, so she'll have a short break and we'll bring her back in August, I'd imagine.” The post Karl Burke Says Fallen Angel ‘The One To Beat’ In Coronation Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Fourteen sophomore fillies will head to post for Sunday's €1,000,000 G1 Prix de Diane Longines after final declarations were made Thursday morning. David Menuisier representative and likely favourite Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), who was last seen running fourth in Newmarket's G1 1000 Guineas, has been allocated stall four. His Highness The Aga Khan's G3 Prix de la Grotte winner Candala (Fr) (Frankel {GB}) is towards the outside in 12 while Godolphin's Andre Fabre trainee Rock'n Swing (GB) (Camelot {GB}) was drawn next door in 13. Godolphin is double-handed with G1 Oaks runner-up Dance Sequence (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) seeking compensation for the Charlie Appleby stable from stall seven. 'TDN Rising Star' and Listed Prix de la Seine winner Gala Real (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) has the inside berth and Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's reopposing Aventure (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), runner-up in the Prix de la Seine and another 'TDN Rising Star', has drawn stall 10. April's G3 Prix Cleopatre victrix Halfday (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), another Wertheimer contender, has been drawn alongside Dance Sequence and will exit the six hole. The post Fourteen Set For Sunday’s Prix de Diane, Tamfana Draws Gate Four appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trailblazing Kiwi jockey Lisa Allpress’ riding will have an extra edge at Trentham on Saturday as she prepares to hone her fitness and form ahead of yet another international appearance. A four-time New Zealand champion jockey, Allpress has accepted an invitation to ride in Japan in August in a jurisdiction she knows well. Allpress’ interest in following a career path as a jockey came after attending the Japan Cup as an 18-year-old when she was working there as a trackwork rider. “I’ve had three riding contracts there and this is the second time I’ve been invited to the World Jockeys’ Series,” Allpress said. “I’m super excited about it. I really didn’t think I’d get the opportunity to ever ride in Japan again and I’m just humbled that I’ve been privileged enough to be asked. “I had a really big following when I rode there last and people I’ve spoken to have told me I still have a really strong fanbase there, which is really nice to hear. “I really love the place. Going to the Japan Cup was really what made me want to be a jockey. I was riding trackwork at a pre-training farm on a working holiday visa because that’s what my brother was doing. “I had six months there and the boss I rode for had a horse running on Japan Cup Day and he took my brother and I along to the races. Because he was an owner, we were treated like VIPs and basically that’s where it all started for me.” Allpress, who was contracted in Singapore and has also ridden in Australia, England, Malaysia, Macau and became the first woman to win a race in Saudi Arabia, will fulfil a speaking engagement in Japan during her time there. “I might also try and pop down to Tokyo and see some of the trainers I used to ride for down there too. My focus over the next couple of months will be to make sure I’m ultra fit to head back to Japan and to brush up on my Japanese,” she said. Allpress has seven rides at Trentham on Saturday, including key Parliamentary Handicap contender Pride Of Aspen. “She went a super race last start. I perhaps should have cut the corner and got going a little bit earlier but I still it was a really good run behind Prince Alby,” Allpress said. “I’m really looking forward to her. At the weights, she’ll be right there. She loves a wet track and she gets that and spacing her runs should have her spot on.” Allpress has ridden the Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard-trained Pride Of Aspen on eight occasions for three wins, including a narrow win at Wanganui last month, and two placings. She has several strong chances at Trentham, including the Allan Sharrock-trained filly Arcachon in the TAB Odds Surge Every Race 3YO. “Arcachon was super impressive in her two starts last campaign. Her second (placing) first-up was a really good run because she just got a little bit lost but then she was far too good at her next start at Otaki,” Allpress said. “She’s had a decent break but come back and had a couple of jumpouts. Allan’s got a massive opinion of her and I’m really looking forward to her. When she won, she just romped in.” Allpress, who was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the racing industry in the 2021 New Year Honours, only needs 70 more wins to become just the ninth jockey to reach 2000 New Zealand winners and the first woman to achieve the milestone. “I’m just taking each win at a time. Hopefully I’m one or two wins closer after Saturday,” she said. View the full article

The Melbourne spring carnival might come up a bit too quickly for White Marlin (Mastercraftsman) to take part, but it is expected stablemate Goldman (NZ) (Verdi) can on Saturday confirm his stable’s spring intentions when he tackles the Gr.2 Brisbane Cup (3200m) at Eagle Farm. Just 12 months ago, both White Marlin and Goldman were most prominent in early Melbourne Cup markets for the Waterhouse/Bott stable, but while a tendon injury has sent the popular grey horse to the sidelines for an extended period, Goldman gets his chance to find that form again on his 3200-metre debut at Eagle Farm. Co-trainer Adrian Bott said on Thursday that Goldman, who takes his place in the A$400,000 Brisbane Cup alongside stablemate and 2021 winner Knight’s Order (So You Think), was well-placed to tackle the two-mile journey for the first time after three runs back this campaign. “It looks a nice race for Goldman and a good chance to test him at that trip,” Bott said. “He’s been good in the lead-ups. I thought last start (third in Premier’s Cup over 2400m) was a good effort and probably showed he was looking for a bit of ground. “It will give us a good gauge, but he’s given us the indication that he will appreciate it (the 3200m).” View the full article

Vlad Duric admits he has exceeded his own expectations since his move to Queensland just a few months ago. The Caulfield Cup-winning hoop has ridden 12 winners since he relocated from Singapore to ride in the Sunshine State in April and, on Saturday, he’ll be legged aboard one of the leading contenders for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap: Antino (NZ) (Redwood). With the momentum that he’s currently enjoying, Duric hopes that he can use it to gain the right opportunities in his home state of Victoria as the Spring Carnival approaches. “I’m really loving it up here,” Duric said. “I’m getting good support, hopefully, if we can snag this race on the weekend, I’d love to come back to Melbourne through the carnival if I can snare a light ride in one of the good races, that would be the goal through the spring.” Duric has been in the saddle for both of Antino’s runs this preparation; beginning with his first-up win in the G2 Victory Stakes, before he went on to finish only a few lengths off I Wish I Win in the G1 Kingsford-Smith Cup last time out. The internationally respected rider has plenty of confidence that the Tony Gollan-trained gelding is heading into Saturday’s $3 million event in the right vein of form. “I think the horse is absolutely flying to be honest,” Duric said. “He was in a very strong race the other day against sprinting types and his best trip is probably a mile. He closed off really well in that Kingsford Smith the other day and his first-up win was exceptional, he was a month between runs in that race (the Kingsford Smith) and I think that run really brought him on. “His trackwork’s been nice, he’s just done a bit of maintenance work, kept him fresh and Tony’s really, really pleased with him. That fills me with a lot of confidence with the horse. “I think he’s the right horse for the race, I really do, just a little bit of luck on the day and he’s going to be right in the finish for sure.” Antino was allocated stall 20 of 23 at Tuesday’s barrier draw for the Stradbroke Handicap, but that hasn’t worried those involved with the horse. “Tony text me the barrier draw and he seemed pretty unfazed about it and I’m a little bit the same,” Duric said. “On the day, sometimes a wide draw can be better than an inside draw. “We’ll just see how the day unfolds, there’s a lot of races to be run. He’s a balance-up sort of horse anyway at that trip, as the races go further, he can possie up a bit more but just at that shorter trip, he’s more of a balance up and he’s a very good chaser. “I’ve just got to find a back and let him do the rest.” Sportsbet has Antino at $9.50 for the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday. View the full article

Lazzat (Fr) (Territories {Ire}), unbeaten in all of his five races including last weekend's Group 3 Prix Paul De Moussac at Longchamp as well as the Group 3 Prix Djebel, is among four supplementary entries added to Goffs London Sale which takes place on Monday 17 June. The Jerome Reynier trained three-year-old [Lot 25] boasts big-race potential and features among three other Royal Ascot entrants added to the sale. Johnny Murtagh's three-time winner and Listed placed Asian Daze (Ire) (Frontiersman {GB}) [Lot 22] will target the Sandringham S, while Raw Ability (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}) [Lot 23] from Eric McNamara's stable, who won convincingly on debut at Gowran Park 10 days ago, goes for the Hampton Court S. The Jessica Harrington-trained Cruden (GB) (Time Test {GB}) [Lot 24] is a very promising staying prospect, having won an 11-furlong maiden at Limerick going away on his last start, and he goes for the King George V S. on Thursday at the Royal Meeting. All three have been added to the Goffs London Sale. The supplementary entries bring to 14 the number of Royal Ascot prospects among the 23 Lots catalogued, and Goffs wish to remind any prospective buyers wishing to purchase a runner that they must be registered as an owner prior to the sale in order for the change of ownership to be transferred on the day. All lots are sold with a pre-sale vetting with the exception of Sparkling Plenty (Fr) (Kingman {GB}), a recent Group 2 winner and a leading contender for this weekend's Group 1 Prix de Diane at Chantilly. Access to the sale is strictly by invitation only and any prospective purchasers should contact Goffs to register their interest. Agent's commission of 5% will be offered once again and will be paid to the successful purchaser if they are a recognised bloodstock agent and/or licenced trainer. The post Unbeaten Dual Group 3 Winner Lazzat Added To Goffs London Sale 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, June 15, 2024 First Race 2:37pm ACST Visit Dabble There’s just three weeks to go before the start of the Darwin Cup Carnival, but the fields are getting stronger at Fannie Bay, with the best of the locals taking on opposition from interstate for the first time. In the end, it makes for good racing, with 55 horses accepting for the six-event program. It hasn’t rained in Darwin in over two months, and on Saturday, the forecast is for sunny conditions with a top temperature of 32C. The rail will be in its true position, and it will once again be a good dirt surface. BEST BET: Spaceship The former Queensland galloper Spaceship clearly has ability after posting two big wins from as many starts over 1200m as an odds-on favourite since arriving in the Top End. The son of Invader cleaned up Class 2 opposition by five lengths on April 12 before making the step up to Benchmark 76 and prevailing by 3.3 lengths on May 11. The four-year-old gelding, who had seven starts for Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote for two wins at Doomben, takes on a bunch of sprinters capable of impressing during the Darwin Cup Carnival, but on this occasion, 55kg should get Spaceship home. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Spaceship (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (55kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: Emerald Court It has been two years since the five-year-old mare Emerald Court last raced at Fannie Bay. On that occasion she had two starts with her best effort a third over 1100m (0-64). The daughter of Barbados has saluted in three of her past six SA starts since December 29, which includes a win at Morphettville over 1050m (BM64) and two wins at Naracoorte over 1100m (0-54 and 0-58). The mare usually resumes well after a spell and finished second in a 900m trial on June 4. Next Best Race 5 – #4 Emerald Court (4) 5yo Mare | T: Heather Lehmann | J: Sonja Logan (58kg) Bet with PlayUp BEST VALUE: Iknowhatyouredoing Iknowhatyouredoing can bounce back after a last start fifth over 1300m (0-64) where nothing went right in his Darwin return on May 25. After missing the start, the four-year-old gelding from Alice Springs trailed the leader by eight lengths in last place along the back straight before making ground passing the 600m. Turning for home, Iknowhatyouredoing was winding up and was then impeded at the 200m before finishing 3.2 lengths adrift of the winner. The son of Husson also lost a plate, so it was a tough day. Winless in 10 NT starts, the former SA galloper has been placed in each of his four 1600m starts. Best Value Race 6 – #1 Iknowhatyouredoing (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Kevin Lamprecht | J: Ianish Luximon (60kg) Bet with Neds Saturday Darwin quaddie tips – 15/6/2024 Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, June 15, 2024 1-2-4-5-6 1-7-8 4-6-7/li> 1-2-3-8 Horse racing tips View the full article

What Rosehill Races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11am AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail is out +6m the entire circuit, and with some light rainfall forecast in the lead-up, the current Soft 6 rating should hold for race-day. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 11am local time. Best Bet at Rosehill: Know Thyself Know Thyself returned impressively at Canterbury on May 29 and should appreciate stepping back to Highway company. The son of The Autumn Son was a two-time winner last preparation, with the three-year-old improving as he got out further in trip. The 1400m appears ideal, and with gate one allowing Aaron Bullock to take closer order this time, Know Thyself should prove too classy for this lot of Highway gallopers. Best Bet Race 3 – #2 Know Thyself (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Aaron Bullock (58kg) +100 with PlayUp Next Best at Rosehill: Goodlucktome The opening event is for the two-year-olds, where the Ciaron Maher-trained Goodlucktome will look to add his first win to his resume. His debut effort at Kembla Grange on May 28 had plenty of merit, with the son of Written Tycoon asked to sprint off a moderate tempo throughout the 1200m. He should take plenty of benefit from that performance, and with the 1400m giving Goodlucktome plenty of time to wind up, this guy will prove hard to hold out. Next Best Race 1 – #5 Goodlucktome (3) 2yo Colt | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Ashley Morgan (56kg) +340 with Bet365 Best Value at Rosehill: Ha Ha Ha Irish import Ha Ha Ha debuts for the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott barn and looks to have acclimatised well to her new conditions. She hit the line well in a recent jump-out at Randwick on May 31, with the mare by Dark Angel managing to finish a half-length away from stable companion I’mintowin. The 1300m could prove too sharp, but with the double-figure odds available with online bookmakers, Ha Ha Ha warrants an each-way ticket on Australian debut. Best Value Race 6 – #1 Ha Ha Ha (13) 5yo Mare | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Amy McLucas (a2) (61kg) +1900 with Neds Rosehill Saturday quaddie tips Rosehill Gardens quadrella selections Saturday, June 15, 2024 2-5-11 1-2 1-6-7-9 1-2-3-4-5-14 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips
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Berry The Cash will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is hoping he can get his hand in the till once more this weekend with his top jumper Berry The Cash who will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa. The seven-year-old gelding has been in a purple patch of form, placing first-up over 2200m at Waverley before winning over the same distance at Woodville, and was first past the post in the Manawatu Hurdle (3000m) last start. He will head north to Hamilton this week where he will be met by some stiff opposition, including last year’s winner Nedwin. “Nedwin is obviously a good horse, it is quite a nice field,” Oulaghan said. “We are pretty happy with the way he is. He has done everything right, so he should put in a good show on Saturday.” Berry The Cash will be joined on the float trip north by stablemates Dal Kilchoan and Super Spirit. “Dal Kilchoan has won a steeplechase, but we are just kicking him off, it is just a conditioning run for him in the maiden hurdle,” Oulaghan said. “The other horse (Super Spirit), if he jumps okay, he should go well.” Closer to home, Oulaghan will head to Trentham on Saturday with two runners, including Pinkerton and Semper Magico. Pinkerton has won two of his three starts this preparation, while Semper Magico will be looking to recapture some form. “If the track is loose down there it will suit them, but if it is puggy, it won’t be quite their thing. There is a bit of rain forecast for tomorrow (Friday), so that will help them,” Oulaghan said. “Pinkerton is a good back runner and usually runs on strongly.” Horse racing news View the full article

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Dusty Road will contest the Mike Stent Decorators Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Bargain buy Dusty Road continues to reward his connections and another top showing is expected from the talented performer this weekend. The genuine son of Shamexpress will bid to further his record for trainer Graeme Cameron, who races the four-year-old with his wife Jacky, (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Dusty Road has been out twice on his current campaign and following a resuming second, he finished a gallant runner-behind last season’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) Pier at Te Aroha. “He’s really at the top of his game and came through his last run well and just gone ahead in leaps and bounds,” Graeme Cameron said. “I can’t believe how well he is at the moment, he’s at peak fitness. He had a run along on Wednesday morning and he was brilliant. “It will be another top field on Saturday and he’s up with the big boys, he’s got the points and put himself right there.” Dusty Road was purchased as a yearling for $4,000 in a private deal struck by Cameron with the horse’s iconic breeder, the late Sir Patrick Hogan. “He’s a real beauty and we’re enjoying him so much, it’s unbelievable fun,” he said. “It’s hard to get a good one and I think he’s one of a lifetime.” Dusty Road is from proven Cambridge Stud stock and is the first foal of Valotia, a daughter of the nursery’s former shuttle stallion Cape Blanco. Valotia is out of the Group 2 Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic (2000m) winner Singalong who was also runner-up in the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) and the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). Saturday’s outing will continue the path of Dusty Road, a three-time winner of nearly $90,000, toward a likely tilt at next month’s Listed Opunake Cup (1400m). “I’m thinking about heading to the Cup, I was going to that series at Whangarei but he might not handle that track and believe he’ll prefer New Plymouth,” Cameron said. “Hopefully, he keeps going forward so we can have a crack at some bigger races with him.” Dusty Road will be ridden in his Te Rapa assignment by Jasmine Fawcett, who had partnered him in his last two appearances and they combined last spring to win an open handicap at Tauranga. “Jasmine is on him again, I can’t get her off,” Cameron said. “She knows the horse and gets on really well with him so I’m happy to have her. She does a good job and she’s flying too.” Horse racing news View the full article

Highview Stud stallion Wrote continues to show his versatility with a pair of notable winners in Hong Kong this week. The sire of Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pulchritudinous was represented by impressive three-year-old debutant Fast Network, who won the Class 4 Chai Wai Road Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin last Saturday for Dennis Yip. The gelding was the well supported favourite on the strength of strong trial performances and his easy length and a half victory came as no surprise to his trainer. “He trialled very good and also in New Zealand, his trial was very good. I was watching the trial and I thought ‘we must buy this horse’. He’s done the job. Hopefully he will keep improving and I think for the future, later he will stay longer. Right now, he’s just learning,” Yip said. Wrote was also represented by a winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday via the Tony Cruz-trained Flying Wrote. After two encouraging runs to start his career, three-year-old Flying Wrote broke through when he led all the way to fight off Travel Golf by a neck in the Class 4 Dianthus Handicap (1200m). “He has had six runners for five individual winners in Hong Kong,” Highview Stud’s Brent Gillovic said. “Fast Network had his first trip to the races and was impressive winning with his ears pricked and last night Flying Wrote had his third start after a couple of promising efforts and led all the way over 1200m. “Chill Chibi has won four races for Danny Shum and came from a mile back to run fourth in the Derby and I thought his effort to come from last to run fifth in a stop-start Class 2 last night was full of merit. He is a highly promising horse and was having his first run back since the Derby.” Three-year-old Flying Wrote winning under lights at Happy Valley Photo: HKRW A Group One winning son of High Chaparral, Wrote will stand for $8,000+GST this season. “They are on fire in Hong Kong. In fact they are on fire everywhere,” Gillovic said. “He has had a great season including an Oaks winner in Pulchritudinous and Wrote To Arataki won the Tristarc (Gr.2, 1400m). “He is the best value stallion in New Zealand. He is a serious upgrader and what a job he has done. “You only have to look at his sale results to see that the market is very fond of his stock. His yearlings averaged $71,000 in Book 2 at Karaka this year off a $5,000 service fee and they sold up to $290,000 at last year’s Ready To Run Sale. “Anybody who is sitting on a Wrote can be very chirpy, put it that way.” Gillovic said he had enjoyed good enquiries from breeders keen to utilise Wrote, whose highlight victory came in the Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (1600m). “The response from breeders has been very positive and he will cover a lot more mares than last year, where he had a little bit of a lull,” Gillovic said. He was going through a bit of a quiet patch like all stallions, but man alive since mid-November last year until now he has been on a roll.” The master of Highview is not surprised to see Wrote’s stock excel in the melting-pot of Hong Kong in addition to Australia and New Zealand. “They are nice horses full stop. They’re good looking, correct with great temperaments and they have a bit of speed,” he said. “For a son of High Chaparral he certainly leaves horses that can get along a bit. They are versatile. Some sprint, some stay. It probably comes down to the mare to be fair.” View the full article

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is hoping he can get his hand in the till once more this weekend with his top jumper Berry The Cash who will contest the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa. The seven-year-old gelding has been in a purple patch of form, placing first-up over 2200m at Waverley before winning over the same distance at Woodville, and was first past the post in the Manawatu Hurdle (3000m) last start. He will head north to Hamilton this week where he will be met by some stiff opposition, including last year’s winner Nedwin. “Nedwin is obviously a good horse, it is quite a nice field,” Oulaghan said. “We are pretty happy with the way he is. He has done everything right, so he should put in a good show on Saturday.” Berry The Cash will be joined on the float trip north by stablemates Dal Kilchoan and Super Spirit, who will contest the SVS Starting Gates Hurdle (2800m) and Waikato/BOP Racehorse Owners’ Association Steeplechase (3900m) respectively. “Dal Kilchoan has won a steeplechase, but we are just kicking him off, it is just a conditioning run for him in the maiden hurdle,” Oulaghan said. “The other horse (Super Spirit), if he jumps okay, he should go well.” Closer to home, Oulaghan will head to Trentham on Saturday with two runners, including Pinkerton in the Baxters Catering 1600 and Semper Magico in the Hallmark & Stone Parliamentary Handicap (2200m). Pinkerton has won two of his three starts this preparation, while Semper Magico will be looking to recapture some form. “If the track is loose down there it will suit them, but if it is puggy, it won’t be quite their thing. There is a bit of rain forecast for tomorrow (Friday), so that will help them,” Oulaghan said. “Pinkerton is a good back runner and usually runs on strongly.” View the full article

Te Akau Racing has once again been a dominant force this season, aided in no small part by their Riccarton barn, which notched up its 66th win for the season at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday courtesy of Sorcher. Tardily away from the barriers, the four-year-old mare quickly made up lost ground to settle at the rear of the field for jockey Warren Kennedy. Stablemate Fellini set a strong tempo up from, while Kennedy bided his time at the back of the pack. Turning for home the pair had a wall of horses in front of them, but Kennedy was able to find room out wide where Sorcha was able to show a good turn of foot late to capture the lead and score a two-length victory. The daughter of Burgundy had placed on the surface in her two prior outings and trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased to see her get the chocolates on Thursday. “It was a really good win and just shows how she’s come of age this season,” Walker said. “She’s strengthened up and just racing so consistently. It’s always extra special to win with a horse that is bred at the farm (Te Akau Stud) and she’s doing a good job. “We think that next season, because of the ability and consistency she’s shown, that she can prove competitive at black type level in stakes races. “She can handle both the polytrack and turf, again showing her versatility, and she won in a really strong manner today.” Bred by Glenn and Cathie Holmes and Te Akau Stud, and owned in conjunction with Paul Martin, Sorcha is the year older sister to stablemate Cu Chulainn, who won two from four and stakes placed in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) last season. Te Akau Racing principal has been rapt with the season to date and the success that has come out of their Riccarton barn, which is overseen by Hunter Durrant and Ashley Handley. “Hunter and Ashley have done a fantastic job for Mark and Sam with the staff and horses at the stables at Riccarton,” Ellis said. “We’ve often found that horses we send down really thrive in the South Island. We’ve had a lot of success at Riccarton, winning the 2000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) seven times, and the 1000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) six times, as well as winning other stakes races, and we love supporting South Island racing.” View the full article

Bargain buy Dusty Road continues to reward his connections and another top showing is expected from the talented performer this weekend. The genuine son of Shamexpress will bid to further his record for trainer Graeme Cameron, who races the four-year-old with his wife Jacky, in the Mike Stent Decorators Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Dusty Road has been out twice on his current campaign and following a resuming second, he finished a gallant runner-behind last season’s Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) Pier at Te Aroha. “He’s really at the top of his game and came through his last run well and just gone ahead in leaps and bounds,” Graeme Cameron said. “I can’t believe how well he is at the moment, he’s at peak fitness. He had a run along on Wednesday morning and he was brilliant. “It will be another top field on Saturday and he’s up with the big boys, he’s got the points and put himself right there.” Dusty Road was purchased as a yearling for $4,000 in a private deal struck by Cameron with the horse’s iconic breeder, the late Sir Patrick Hogan. “He’s a real beauty and we’re enjoying him so much, it’s unbelievable fun,” he said. “It’s hard to get a good one and I think he’s one of a lifetime.” Dusty Road is from proven Cambridge Stud stock and is the first foal of Valotia, a daughter of the nursery’s former shuttle stallion Cape Blanco. Valotia is out of the Gr.2 Sir Tristram Fillies’ Classic (2000m) winner Singalong who was also runner-up in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) and the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). Saturday’s outing will continue the path of Dusty Road, a three-time winner of nearly $90,000, toward a likely tilt at next month’s Listed Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration Opunake Cup (1400m). “I’m thinking about heading to the Cup, I was going to that series at Whangarei but he might not handle that track and believe he’ll prefer New Plymouth,” Cameron said. “Hopefully, he keeps going forward so we can have a crack at some bigger races with him.” Dusty Road will be ridden in his Te Rapa assignment by Jasmine Fawcett, who had partnered him in his last two appearances and they combined last spring to win an open handicap at Tauranga. “Jasmine is on him again, I can’t get her off,” Cameron said. “She knows the horse and gets on really well with him so I’m happy to have her. She does a good job and she’s flying too.” View the full article

Star jumping stablemates The Cossack (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) and Nedwin (NZ) (Niagara) will have to cope with the heftiest of imposts on Saturday if they are to repeat their Te Rapa heroics of 12 months ago. The Paul Nelson and Corrina McChief Stipeal-trained pair will both have to lump the maximum topweights of 73kg in the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) and Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdles (3200m) in their respective title defences. The Cossack was a dominant winner a year ago with 68.5kg and has coped admirably with more weight in the past, albeit over the smaller fences. “He’s carried it before, Nedwin hasn’t yet, over hurdles and he seems to have come up well again,” Nelson said. “If he’s not competitive with it (over steeples) then it’s probably not going to get any better for him.” Two winters ago, The Cossack comfortably won both the Hawke’s Bay Hurdle (3100m) and KS Browne Hurdle (3100m) under 73kg. The 10-year-old, who will be partnered by Hamish McNeill, has won four of his seven starts over the big fences and goes into Saturday’s contest off the back of an unplaced flat outing in the Woodville Cup (2100m). “We were a bit behind, but I think we have caught up,” Nelson said. “We usually have quite a few jump-outs here and that helps get them ready, but we haven’t had them much at all at Hawke’s Bay with the track reconstruction.” Nelson will lock in The Cossack’s next appearances after the weekend with Trentham the most likely port of call. “We’ll probably got to Wellington after this if we’re happy, I’m not sure about the National and we’ll wait and see how he goes,” he said. Barnmate and past Great Northern Steeplechase (6500m) placegetter The Anarchist (NZ) (Raise The Flag) will also go around in the Waikato Steeples following a late-closing fifth over the big jumps when resuming last month off an 11-month break. “He is as tough as old boots and was very good at Hawera,” Nelson said. “It’s taken a long time, but I think he’s learned to be a racehorse.” Nick Downs will guide The Anarchist’s fortunes and will also be aboard Nedwin, who carried 70kg to victory 12 months ago. “I’m happy with him but it’s been a bit unfortunate for him because he hasn’t had the lead-up races like last year,” Nelson said. “He won a couple on the flat when the tracks were wetter and this year we haven’t struck a proper wet track so hopefully we get one of those on Saturday.” Nedwin has won six of his 10 starts over the smaller fences, including last season’s Great Northern Hurdle (4200m), and is likely to take on a new role this winter. “I would be considering a steeplechase for him at some stage this time around,” Nelson said. View the full article

Fresh off the high of winning a A$500,000 race in Brisbane with their star mare La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos), Simon and Katrina Alexander are hoping to keep their winning run going when they head to Trentham on Saturday. They will trek down State Highway One with their promising three-year-old filly Cornelia (NZ) (Swiss Ace), who will be first-up in the TAB Odds Surge Every Race At Trentham 3YO 1000. The daughter of Swiss Ace has had just two starts to date, winning on debut over 1100m at Taupo last December before finishing third over 1200m at Pukekohe a month later. She has enjoyed some time in the paddock and pleased with her resuming trial last month where she was runner-up at Te Awamutu in her 850m heat. The Waikato couple are confident heading into Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy10 on Wednesday, and she will have the benefit of apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland’s one kilogram claim. “She should go well,” Katrina Alexander said. “I think conditions will be favourable to her down there. She has had enough race day experience, and she did some very tough racing last time in. “Her trial here was nice enough without asking her a hell of a lot. She has trained on super and is quite a forward horse. “I know it is a little bit different going in a straight line down there for some of them and going down the chute for the first time can catch them out. “We haven’t had an opportunity to race her against three-year-olds so it will be nice to be able to do that, albeit at this end of the season before we are forced into that more open company. There wasn’t much around for her other than that race down there, so hopefully that goes to plan for her. “She is a powerful horse that loves the wet conditions. The sprint distance is definitely suitable for her. I am looking forward to kicking her off there.” It will be Cornelia’s furthest trip away from home, but Alexander believes her quirky filly will handle the trip and is hoping it will bring her on in maturity ahead of her four-year-old season. “She is a really quirky filly in and around the stable, she is hard work,” Alexander said. “She travels really relaxed to the races and she is a nicer animal to work with when she is out and about than in her normal routine where she likes to call the shots. “I am not too worried about travelling her, I think it will do her good. I think she is a handy horse that can progress and get to open class. If we tick the travel box early on, we will be able to plan more forward for her. “She is generally a very good horse in the feed bin, she carries condition well, and I don’t think the trip should upset her too much.” Cornelia is rated a $4.40 equal second favourite for the race with TAB bookmakers alongside Arcachon (NZ) (Pierro), with Te Akau Racing’s Pokuru Gold (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and even money favourite. View the full article

Sorcher winning at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South Te Akau Racing has once again been a dominant force this season, aided in no small part by their Riccarton barn, which notched up its 66th win for the season at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday courtesy of Sorcher. Tardily away from the barriers, the four-year-old mare quickly made up lost ground to settle at the rear of the field for jockey Warren Kennedy. Stablemate Fellini set a strong tempo up front, while Kennedy bided his time at the back of the pack. Turning for home the pair had a wall of horses in front of them, but Kennedy was able to find room out wide where Sorcha was able to show a good turn of foot late to capture the lead and score a two-length victory. The daughter of Burgundy had placed on the surface in her two prior outings and trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased to see her get the chocolates on Thursday. “It was a really good win and just shows how she’s come of age this season,” Walker said. “She’s strengthened up and just racing so consistently. It’s always extra special to win with a horse that is bred at the farm (Te Akau Stud) and she’s doing a good job. “We think that next season, because of the ability and consistency she’s shown, that she can prove competitive at black type level in stakes races. “She can handle both the polytrack and turf, again showing her versatility, and she won in a really strong manner today.” Bred by Glenn and Cathie Holmes and Te Akau Stud, and owned in conjunction with Paul Martin, Sorcha is the year older sister to stablemate Cu Chulainn, who won two from four and stakes placed in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) last season. Te Akau Racing principal has been rapt with the season to date and the success that has come out of their Riccarton barn, which is overseen by Hunter Durrant and Ashley Handley. “Hunter and Ashley have done a fantastic job for Mark and Sam with the staff and horses at the stables at Riccarton,” Ellis said. “We’ve often found that horses we send down really thrive in the South Island. We’ve had a lot of success at Riccarton, winning the 2000 Guineas (Group 1, 1600m) seven times, and the 1000 Guineas (Group 1, 1600m) six times, as well as winning other stakes races, and we love supporting South Island racing.” Horse racing news View the full article

What Strickland Stakes Day Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11:24am AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 Strickland Stakes will headline the nine-race program at Belmont Park this Saturday afternoon, with racing scheduled to kick off at 11:24am AWST. The track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, but with no rain forecast before the meeting, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range. The rail will be pushed out to the +10m position for the entire circuit, which should allow the track to play favourably for on-speed runners. Strickland Stakes Tip: Marocchino Although Marrochino finished sixth and was beaten by 2.9 lengths in the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes over 1600m, the Lou Luciani-trained gelding will appreciate a rise in trip to 2000m third-up. With no other speed influence in the race, Troy Turner will be able to take up the lead, run the race to suit himself, and gradually lift the tempo in the final 800m. If Marocchino isn’t pressured mid-race and is allowed to get his own way out in front, he will give them all something to chase in the home straight. Strickland Stakes Race 8 – #2 Marrochino (6) 7yo Gelding | T: Lou Luciani | J: Troy Turner (59kg) +450 with Bet365 Best Bet at Belmont: Oly’s Choice After recording a hat-trick of victories at this track over 1600m last start, Oly’s Choice will be seeking to continue his winning streak over slightly further here. The son of Demerit was made to settle three-wide midfield in his most recent start, but still proved too strong at the end of the race as he raced away with a dominant one-length win. From barrier two, William Pike can settle midfield off the rail, and if he shows the same turn of foot from the 300m mark, Oly’s Choice will win again. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Oly’s Choice (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: William Pike (57.5kg) +120 with Neds Next Best at Belmont: Super Romani Super Romani kicked off this preparation over 1600m and was very good when finishing second behind Here For Cheques at Ascot on May 1. However, the Daniel & Ben Pearce-trained gelding stepped up in trip to 1800m and didn’t run the race out well, recording a disappointing seventh of 11. Now that the son of Super One is third-up (2:1-1-0) and gains the services of William Pike, who jumps off the race favourite to ride this guy, he should be much fitter and ready to win here at a good price with online bookmakers. Next Best Race 5 – #3 Super Romani (9) 4yo Gelding | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: William Pike (60kg) +600 with PlayUp Best Value at Belmont: Our Rocky Bay Our Rocky Bay ran home nicely from midfield first-up over 1000m at this track on June 8 to finish third, where the Ted Martinovich-trained gelding finished 2.5 lengths off the front-running winner. This son of Awesome Rock found 1000m way too short, and with him rising in trip to 1200m second-up, it is expected that he will only improve off that performance. Brandon Louis can push forward from barrier six to settle in the one-one position, and if he gets into clear air with 300m to go, Our Rocky Bay will prove hard to hold out. Best Value Race 6 – #4 Our Rocky Bay (6) 3yo Gelding | T: Ted Martinovich | J: Brandon Louis (57kg) +850 with Picklebet Saturday quaddie tips for Belmont races Belmont quadrella selections Saturday, June 15, 2024 1-4-5-6-9 1-4-6-7-11 1-2-7 7-8-9-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Stradbroke Handicap Day 2024 Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, June 15, 2024 First Race 11:43am AEST Visit Dabble The Brisbane Racing Club will host its marquee raceday at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with all races to be run at Listed or Group level. The nine-race program will be headlined by the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and J.J. Atkins. With fine weather forecast for the week and on Saturday, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole meeting. The rail will be pushed out to the +4.5m position for the entire circuit, with the meeting scheduled to kick off at 11:43am AEST. Race 1: Listed The Wayne Wilson (1600m) Following a similar path as his stablemate Antino did last year, Freedom Rally will have to settle for the Listed Wayne Wilson as a consolation to the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap after just missing a start in the field. The Tony Gollan-trained gelding will drop back from Group 1 grade to Listed company after finishing fourth in the Kingsford-Smith Cup last start. James McDonald has been booked for the ride, and if he jumps with the rest of the field, Freedom Rally should prove too classy for his rivals here. Selections: 1 FREEDOM RALLY 7 POISON CHALICE 4 COASTWATCH 5 IKNOWASTAR Next Best Race 1 – #1 Freedom Rally (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Tony Gollan | J: James McDonald (59kg) -105.26 with PlayUp Race 2: Listed Mark Hinkler Handicap (1200m) Pereille couldn’t have been more impressive when winning by a massive four lengths at the Sunshine Coast first-up as the James Cummings-trained gelding ran on from midfield before careering away with an easy win. This four-year-old gelding will appreciate the bigger track at Eagle Farm, and with all four of his wins coming at 1200m, staying at the trip will also suit him. The son of Fastnet Rock will reconnect with James McDonald once again, and if he is within four lengths of the leaders turning for home, Pereille will prove extremely difficult to hold out. Selections: 5 PEREILLE 8 MISS HELLFIRE 14 NASHIRA 10 MIDNIGHT IN TOKYO Best Bet Race 2 – #5 Pereille (11) 4yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) +110 with Betfair Race 3: Listed Oxlade Stakes (1300m) Annabel Neasham and Tom Sherry will combine with Depth Of Character for the second straight start following an ultra-impressive debut at Canterbury, when the two-year-old colt ran home powerfully from last to claim a soft one-length victory over 1250m. The son of Deep Field was still last before the home turn, and he showed a blistering turn of foot to pick up the leaders with 50m to go and pulled away under light riding. At +1000 with online bookmakers, Depth Of Character looks to be a great chance to keep his unbeaten record intact. Selections: 5 DEPTH OF CHARACTER 8 DON’T FORGET JACK 1 EMBASSY 6 MEGASTAR HEART Best Value Race 3 – #5 Depth Of Character (3) 2yo Colt | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Tom Sherry (57kg) +1000 with Boombet Race 4: Group 2 Brisbane Cup (3200m) Daniel Stackhouse heads to Eagle Farm for three rides on Saturday, with Amade appearing to be his best of the lot in the Brisbane Cup. The Phillip Stokes-trained gelding showed his class over this trip in the Listed Sandown Cup last start, as he ran home from last to record an easy 1.8-length victory over Ferago on June 2. This son of Casameton is well known for missing the start and settling near the rear of the field, but if he can show his customary turn of foot late, he will play a prominent role in the finish. Selections: 2 AMADE 7 MOSTLY CLOUDY 5 ALEGRON 3 SELINO Brisbane Cup Race 4 – #2 Amade (7) 10yo Gelding | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Daniel Stackhouse (58.5kg) +380 with Dabble Race 5: Group 3 Gunsynd Classic (1600m) Chrysaor has been hitting the line strongly in his two runs back this preparation, and even though he was beaten by 2.8 lengths last start over 1400m, the Chris Waller-trained gelding made up significant ground from the back of the field. Rising to 1600m third-up looks to be the recipe for success for this three-year-old gelding, and the Gunsynd Classic appears to be his target race. Tommy Berry will have to settle at the back of the field, but with good speed expected in this race, Chrysoar will get his chance to finish off down the outside late. Selections: 1 CHRYSAOR 3 RAZORS 9 GERIATRIX 6 INVINCIBLE SPY Gunsynd Classic Race 5 – #1 Chrysaor (18) 3yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Tommy Berry (57kg) +900 with Unibet Race 6: Group 1 J.J. Atkins (1600m) If Broadsiding wasn’t considered the best two-year-old in the country before his breathtaking victory in the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes last start, he definitely should be now. The two-year-old colt claimed his third straight victory as he dropped back from the 1600m of his Group 1 Champagne Stakes win to 1400m in the Sires’ Produce and showed his class by winning by a length over Zouna. James McDonald gets back on board the son of Too Darn Hot, and from barrier two, Broadsiding will get the run of the race and should prove too good once again. Selections: 1 BROADSIDING 2 ZOUNA 10 MR ARTEMISIA 6 IMPERIALIST J.J. Atkins Race 6 – #1 Broadsiding (2) 2yo Colt | T: James Cummings | J: James McDonald (57kg) -142.86 with Bet365 Race 7: Group 2 Dane Ripper Stakes (1300m) Coeur Volante produced a solid fresh run in the Listed Helen Coughlan Stakes at this track over 1200m when the Mike Moroney-trained filly recorded the fastest last 200m section of the race. This daughter of Proisir settled worse than midfield and did very well to pick her way through the pack to run home strongly down the outside to finish fourth. Blake Shinn will have his work cut out for him from barrier 11, but if he can find a back to follow around the home turn, Coeur Volante’s class and turn of foot should give her every chance to figure in the finish. Selections: 6 COEUR VOLANTE 1 ROOTS 3 COMRADE ROSA 9 CHINNY BOOM Dane Ripper Stakes Race 7 – #6 Coeur Volante (11) 3yo Filly | T: Mike Moroney | J: Blake Shinn (56.5kg) +450 with Neds Race 8: Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) The $3 million Stradbroke Handicap will be the feature race at Eagle Farm, and as usual, the betting is wide open with top horse racing betting sites, with the James Cummings-trained Vilana holding favouritism. With last year’s winner, Think About It, not returning to defend his crown, who will etch their name into Stradbroke history by claiming the 2024 edition of the 1400m contest? Check out HorseBetting’s free preview of the 2024 Stradbroke Handicap here. Race 9: Group 2 Q22 (2200m) It is hard to go past Fawkner Park in the final race of the day following his slashing run in the Group 1 Doomben Cup over 2000m, when the Annabel Neasham-trained gelding ran home strongly to finish third. Although this will be his first run at Eagle Farm and 2200m, it is expected that the son of Zoffany will appreciate the conditions, and from barrier three, Tyler Schiller can settle closer to the speed and allow Fawkner Park to let down with a strong finish. Selections: 15 FAWKNER PARK 13 HEZASHOCKA 6 ADELAIDE RIVER 4 BOIS D’ARGENT Q22 Race 9 – #15 Fawkner Park (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Tyler Schiller (59kg) +320 with Picklebet Eagle Farm free Saturday quaddie tips Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, June 15, 2024 1 1-3-4-6-9 1-2-3-6-7-8 4-6-13-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

The stage is set for another two-mile showdown in the 2024 Brisbane Cup this Saturday at Eagle Farm Racecourse. A competitive field of 11 contenders will vie for the $400,000 Group 2 prize, with the European import Mostly Cloudy leading the charge. Trained by Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young, Mostly Cloudy sits atop the Brisbane […] The post Mostly Cloudy Poised to Shine in Brisbane Cup 2024 appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Race 5 THE TELE OTAKI HANDICAP 1200m BARZETTI (K Hercock) – Trainer Mr. M Eales reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, in his opinion BARZETTI was unsuited to the Soft 6. The post Otaki Maori Racing Club @ Otaki, Saturday 8 June 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article