Wandering Eyes

Connections of talented sprinter Shouldvebeenaring (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) has “unfinished business” in Pattern races as they target Royal Ascot glory in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee S. The four-year-old has been knocking on the door for Group-class triumphs ever since making the step up from Listed company after his victory in the King Charles II S. at Newmarket in May 2023. His near-misses include a second in the Sandy Lane S. on his next run before returning to Haydock last September to be beaten by a neck in the Sprint Cup. A third in the Group 1 Prix de la Foret over seven furlongs at ParisLongchamp followed in October and those performances provide connections with the belief that Shouldvebeenaring has a big day in him. “You can imagine that slightly patient tactics at Ascot could work,” said Tom Palin, of Middleham Park Racing. “He didn't disgrace himself by any stretch of the imagination in the Commonwealth Cup last year, I just think we were drawn on the wrong side, so there is a bit of unfinished business at Ascot. “But really his season revolves around the six-and-a-half-furlong French Group One (Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville in August) and going back to Haydock for that Sprint Cup, where we really do have unfinished business in that Group 1 against Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}). “Those are probably his two Derbys for the year, but absolutely the Jubilee will be his next run and we're looking forward to seeing how that pans out. “If we have a bit of pace on our side, hopefully we can come and pick them up late on-and normally it's not a bad thing to do at Ascot.” Globetrotting Brave Emperor (Ire) (Sioux Nation) returns to British soil for the first time since finishing down the field in the Hampton Court S. at Royal Ascot last year. Successes in France, Germany, Italy and Qatar have earned the Archie Watson-trained four-year-old an entry in the Queen Anne S. this time around. Malc (GB) (Calyx {GB}), trained by Richard Fahey, will renew his rivalry with Elite Status (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) in the Commonwealth Cup at the same venue where he beat him by half-a-length when second in the Norfolk S. 12 months ago. Palin said of Brave Emperor, “He is thoroughly deserving of a stab at these sorts of races. He's earned his right to have a go the hard way by doing Listed races, Group Threes and Group Twos in far-flung places, so there's not a more deserving horse to roll the dice in one of these English Group Ones. “And as you saw in the Lockinge, it is a wide-open division, and who knows, he might be able to get loose rolling away at the front end in the same way Audience (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}) did and he might just stay there, we know he's a tough horse to go past.” On Malc, Palin added, “He was second in the Norfolk last year, so he's got previous at Ascot. He's had his little ailments at the end of his two-year-old career, but I felt the way the race panned out in the Carnarvon at Newbury, again we were just drawn this side and we were the best of anything drawn that side by quite a long way. “I know Elite Status looked mighty impressive that day and he was always held in high regard, but we did beat him at Ascot last year and I feel that if you change the draw, at least put us over that side, we would have definitely given Elite Status something to think about. “The way that Ascot pans out for the likes of Malc, just a little more patient tactics, I expect him to be quite a live 66-1 each-way shot.” The post Middleham Park Say Shouldvebeenaring Has “Unfinished Business” At Ascot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Donnacha O'Brien is leaning towards the Coronation S. with 1,000 Guineas runner-up Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio) but has left the door open for his star filly to run in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Porta Fortuna provided the County Tipperary handler with his first success at the summer showpiece when landing the Albany S. 12 months ago. Since then, Porta Fortuna has gone on to scoop Group 1 glory in the Cheveley Park S. and she also came mightily close to providing the trainer with his first Classic when second at Newmarket. Although Porta Fortuna is most likely to take in the Coronation S. next week, O'Brien admitted that he would be keeping one eye on the weather before committing to the mile contest over the Commonwealth Cup. He said. “Obviously, Porta Fortuna will be our main hope for Ascot and we're still undecided on Coronation or Commonwealth. “The ground will play a factor and there is some rain forecast. If they got some rain, then we would be more likely to go Commonwealth, but if it is good ground, then the Coronation would probably be more likely. “She's very straightforward and an easy filly to train, so it makes things a lot easier. I keep swapping and changing in my head what the best place is to go with her. I would be leaning towards the Coronation but if the ground came up soft, then we will obviously think about dropping back in trip instead.” The young handler is set to have only a few runners over the course of the week, with Roscommon scorer Naval Force (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) and the Niarchos family's Yosemite Valley (GB) (Shamardal) the others from the O'Brien stable who could cross the Irish Sea. “We have Naval Force in the three-year-old handicap, the King George V Stakes,” continued O'Brien. “He won well at Roscommon first time out this year and I think he is a horse who will have a little squeak in that handicap. The only other possible would be Yosemite Valley in the Queen Anne, but he's not guaranteed to go to the meeting.” The post O’Brien Leaning Towards Coronation Stakes With Stable Star Porta Fortuna appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's June Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training begins its three-day run Wednesday in Central Florida, with bidding slated to begin at 10 a.m. During last week's six-session under-tack preview of the auction, 11 horses tied for the fastest furlong time of :9 4/5, while a pair of fillies from Tom McCrocklin's consignment shared the fastest quarter-mile time of :20 2/5. “There were plenty of people up there clocking on the turn,” consignor Lane Richardson said of the interest level ahead of the three-day June sale. “I think there is going to be good turn out for good horses. Kind of like it has been all year. If you are in the top percentage of horses, I think you're going to be pretty good.” Consignor Robbie Harris used a familiar phrase when asked about expectations for the sale. “You know, I've got to think it might be a little tough,” he said, before adding, “We are cautiously optimistic. I guess that's the word everybody uses.” After a record-setting 2022 renewal, figures at the June sale fell off slightly in 2023, with 630 horses selling for $23,777,900. The average was $37,743 and the median was $21,000. The prior year, 666 horses sold for a sale record $27,052,000, an average of $40,619 and a median of $23,500. Three horses surpassed the $400,000 mark at last year's June sale, topped by a colt by Blame who sold for $485,000, while 11 juveniles brought $200,000 or more. The 2022 auction saw 21 horses sell for $200,000 or more and it was topped by a $725,000 filly by Uncle Mo. The last of the company's three 2-year-old sales, the June sale completes a season which has seen steady results at the top, but has often faltered at the lower ends of the market. “We've done well in some spots and in some spots, we've had to get through,” Richardson said of his results this spring. “I think that's typical of this year. I think everybody has had their ups and downs this year. It's just hard in spots and good in other ones.” Harris agreed the middle market continued to struggle throughout the spring sales. “It's been ok,” he said. “We are in the black, so to speak, which is always good. But I definitely felt like it was a little bit softer, unless you were top, top. It's been the same at all the sales. They keep talking about the middle market, but there hasn't been a middle market in our game for a few years now. We are fortunate, we are in the plus column, that's awesome. But there are a lot of guys who got roughed up a little this year. I will be curious to see what the yearling sales look like because I think this will affect the yearlings.” The OBS June sale continues through Friday, with sessions beginning daily at 10 a.m. The post Three-Day OBS June Sale Closes Out 2-Year-Old Sales Season in Ocala appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Julie Harrington is to leave her role as chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) at the end of this year. In a statement issued by the BHA on Tuesday, Harrington, who has been in the role for three and a half years, said, “With so much now in place to develop and grow the Industry Strategy, which will secure a brighter future for British horseracing, it felt like the right time to move on and let someone else steer the sport through its next exciting phase. “It has been a huge privilege to lead the BHA during what has been a period of real change as the sport has developed and implemented shared strategies for a sustainable future, and an ability to speak with one united voice.” During her time in the role, the BHA has undergone a significant change in governance structure and has laid out its initial plans for an industry strategy on behalf of the sport. Harrington has presided over the introduction of Premier Racing, which began at the start of 2024 and has been greeted with a mixed response from industry participants. A trial of Sunday evening racing through the winter was recently discontinued. The BHA has been involved in lengthy discussions with the government and the betting industry regarding Levy reform, and it is understood that an impending agreement was recently scuppered by the announcement of the general election, which is scheduled to take place on July 4. Harrington is to remain involved in those negotiations when they resume after the election. Prior to working for the BHA, Harrington held roles within the Football Association and British Cycling as well as being managing director of Uttoxeter racecourse during eight years spent working for Northern Racing. Her decision to leave the BHA comes after last week's announcement from the Jockey Club that Nevin Truesdale will step down as its chief executive at the end of the year. In April, Rod Street left his role as chief executive officer of Great British Racing, though he is continuing at the head of the British Champions Series until the end of the Flat season. BHA chairman Joe Saumarez Smith will step down at the end of May 2025, with the recruitment process for his replacement already underway. Continuing the major shake-up of senior positions within British racing, Charlie Liverton resigned as chief executive of the Racehorse Owners Association in May and Louise Norman has been installed as interim chief executive. Harrington continued, “I love working in horseracing, it is an amazing sport to be involved in. I will always be a fan and you can expect to see me at the races in the years ahead. I am proud of the progress the industry has made over the past three years, especially in improving the governance structure, and I hope that racing's stakeholders will continue to work together cooperatively to attract new audiences, further improve the customer experience and grow the sport. “I am confident that if the sport continues to foster the sense of unity and shared purpose that we have developed over the past few years then great things can be achieved. “My future plans are likely to include a move to a varied non-executive career. Although I took the decision to stand down some time ago, I have agreed to stay on until the end of year to allow a smooth transition to a new CEO. “The BHA Board is already engaged in the search for Joe's successor as chair and informing the board of my intentions now gives the nominations committee the opportunity to plan an orderly handover, consider the complementary skills of candidates and allow the new chair to be part of the final stages of CEO recruitment.” Commenting on Harrington's impending departure, Saumarez Smith said, “Julie has been a fantastic chief executive for the BHA and has done a huge amount for the industry since her appointment. We have been lucky to have her in charge and she will be difficult to replace. I am grateful she has agreed to stay on to the end of the year to allow us to recruit her replacement and to ensure a smooth transition. “During Julie's tenure we have completely changed the governance of the sport and the BHA's role within it. Her influencing skills, often behind-the-scenes, have been key to that change and also in the positive adjustments made to the Gambling Act White Paper that posed such a threat to our sport. “Four years at the top of any sport demands total focus, concentration and enormous amounts of energy and Julie has delivered all of these, in what at times has been a challenging stakeholder and political environment.” The post Julie Harrington to Leave BHA at End of 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Due to demand, breeders will again have the opportunity to offer quality broodmares in a stand-alone online breeding stock sale on Gavelhouse Plus in the lead up to the season. Entries for stallion shares and nominations will also be accepted for the showcase which will run from 28th June to 10th July. Key dates: Upload entries directly to Gavelhouse Plus now. Entries close Tuesday 18th June at 10pm, late entries may be accepted but after that date, they must be submitted first via email to Haylie Martin. Catalogue live Friday 28th June. Bidding ends from 7pm (NZT) on Wednesday 10th July. The sale’s entry fee will remain at $400 + GST and commission will be 5% with no pass in fees. Over the past three years the sale toppers have included Ticket to Ride, Dee and Gee and Yearn who fetched $102,500, $105,000 and $195,000 respectively. If you have any questions regarding the sale contact the gavelhouse.com team via 09 296 4436 or email Haylie Martin: haylie@gavelhouse.com. Entries are also open for the next fortnightly mixed bloodstock auction with these due on Monday 17th June. View the full article

Lance Robinson won’t have to trek too far this week, with the Riccarton trainer set to line-up five runners at his home track’s synthetic double-header meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Robinson is hopeful he can strike early on the opening day, with his two contenders Highland Fling and Delphillius both finishing runner-up on the surface in their last starts, and he is hoping they can go one better in the Book A Suite Mid-Winter Xmas 22 June Rating 60 (1400m) and Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) respectively. “Highland Fling runs well on the synthetic, he really enjoys it,” Robinson said. “He has come up really well this year. He has gone two top races, he has got a good draw (4) tomorrow, so he should run well. “Delphillius has a better draw (5) tomorrow and I have put Kendra (Bakker) on to claim three (kilograms). She races up on the speed and loves the synthetic, so she should be very competitive.” Robinson will return to Riccarton’s polytrack on Thursday to line-up Let’s Go in the Grand National Tickets On ale Maiden (1400m), and Anneliese and Waihora Mist in the Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1600m). “Let’s Go trialled well on it (synthetic track) earlier on and she has just had a couple of minor issues, so she has had a bit of a break,” Robinson said. “She is coming up nicely but possibly may just need a run on Thursday and is mare that likes a wet track too. But we will just get a guide on her and see how she goes tomorrow. “It is an awkward draw (13) for Anneliese, but Warren (Kennedy) is on and he will work it out, but she should be very hard to beat. “Waihora Miss is first-up and has been working well. I don’t think she has ever raced on the synthetic, but she was in at Timaru the other day and of course they called it off. It is a good race at home to step her off in. She is a mare that loves winter tracks, so whatever she does on Thursday she will really improve on.” View the full article

Multiple Group One-winning trainer Johno Benner will take an indefinite break at the end of this season. The Otaki-based horseman has enjoyed a lengthy and successful involvement within the industry and feels the time is now right to step aside from the rigours of a demanding profession. “You can feel a bit like a rat on a wheel in this game and I’m going to take a break, I can’t say for how long at this stage,” Benner said. “I’ve been doing it pretty much since I left school and racing has been very good to me and I’ve done relatively well out of it. “I’ve got no complaints but just feel that it’s time for a bit of a break.” Benner rode eight winners during two years of his apprenticeship before weight issues forced him out of the saddle and soon after took out his trainer’s licence for the 2008/09 season. An early association with respected horseman Chris Rutten set him on his way and in the ensuing years he has trained 157 winners with 14 at Group or Listed level. Since 2015, Benner has trained in partnership with Hollie Wynyard, who will continue in her own right. “From the start of the new season, Hollie will take the reins solo and is keen to press on with it and I’ll have a bit of down time,” Benner said. “I’ve had a bloody good time of it and achieved most things in racing in a relatively short career, but now is a good time for me to step back and re-evaluate things. “It’s all I’ve known since I left school. I was an apprentice and one thing led to the next (training). “I’m 36 and there’s plenty of time for me to come back if I want to. Racing is demanding and a very hard industry and you have to do what’s best for yourself.” Part-owned by Rutten, Vespa was Benner’s first elite level performer and prepared the champion two-year-old to win the Gr.1 Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m). He returned as a three-year-old to claim the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) and finished runner-up in the Gr.1 Easter Handicap (1600m). “Vespa was the first really good one and it went on from there, racing has been pretty kind to me,” Benner said. With Wynyard, he also won the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) with Wyndspelle and the Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) with Bonham. “It could have been a lot more, but we tended to sell all the better ones, which sets you up and I’m not complaining,” he said. “It’s a big trading industry, unless you’re operating with 60 to 80 or 100 horses it is very hard to be competitive with the big stables now. “Hollie and I made a lot of sacrifices through those years, but we got the rewards out of it. “It’s really hard work, there’s no two ways about it and I admire everyone in the industry, it’s a 24/7 job if you’re doing it properly.” Benner has no set plan for the immediate future and happy to take it as it comes. “I’m at the stage I need a freshen up and I’ll cruise along for a bit and see what opportunities might present themselves,” he said. “I’ve got a few horses to tidy up, a couple I own myself, and see what happens in the future. “Ultimately, I’ll be back in some sort of capacity, I just don’t know what or how yet and that will take care of itself.” View the full article

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Christophe Soumillon will ride both Big Rock (Fr) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}) and Blue Rose Cen (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) at Royal Ascot next week. Trainer Maurizio Guarnieri confirmed Soumillon would take over from the regular rider of the pair, Aurelien Lemaitre, due to his greater experience of Ascot. Big Rock, who won the Queen Elizabeth II S. on Champions Day when trained by Christopher Head, disappointed on his seasonal reappearance in the Lockinge at Newbury when he had valid excuses. He will be aimed at the Queen Anne next week. Blue Rose Cen, three times a winner in Group 1 company last season for Head, made a pleasing reappearance when beaten a little over two lengths in the Prix d'Ispahan by Mqse De Sevigne and will run in the Prince of Wales's S. Soumillon's last Group One win in the UK came in the Coral-Eclipse on Vadeni in 2022. Guarnieri said, “Soumillon is going to ride them both, we've decided. Christophe is world class. I and the owners decided to change. I think he is a champion, it is just that. “He knows all the tracks, he knows Ascot very well and he has won Group 1 races everywhere so I think he is the best choice.” As for Big Rock's chances, they could be boosted by some forecast rain. “I hope the rain comes, that should help him,” said Guarnieri. He had a problem coming out of the stalls in the Lockinge, he went down on his knee, after that it was very difficult. The ground was also not in his favour at Newbury but the main problem was the start, when you put your nose on the ground the race is compromised. We know he likes Ascot but the ground was very heavy that day.” Blue Rose Cen pleased connections with her comeback against the boys and will run in traditionally one of the hottest races of the week. “I was happy with her performance in the d'Ispahan. After so long off it is not so easy to come back in a Group One race against the older colts who had already run,” said Guarnieri. “She finished off her race, the distance was maybe a little short so with an extra furlong I am confident she will run well.” The post Soumillon Booked For Big Rock And Blue Rose Cen At Royal Ascot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Cambridge trainer Samantha Logan is looking forward to her local synthetic meeting on Wednesday where she will be represented by two thirds of her racing team. Logan’s stable has undergone a bit of a transition this season, focussing more on trading and developing younger horses than racing, with her racing team currently sitting at three. “We are doing a lot of young horses for the breeze-up sale, so we don’t have too many in the racing team at the moment,” she said. “We have got seven (rising two-year-olds) in partnership with Riversley Park. It has been good working alongside them and learning more about the trading side. “We have moved more toward trading and trialling to sell. We have had three nice, young horses sell this year, that is just how it has worked out.” While Logan is enjoying working with younger stock, she is still excited about her racing team, and is hoping to add to her win tally on Wednesday. She looks to have a strong chance with Aussie Betty (NZ) (Embellish), who is favoured by TAB bookmakers to take out the Waipa Earthworks 1550, heading the market at $4.80. The three-year-old daughter of Embellish was runner-up last start on Cambridge’s polytrack and Logan is confident of another bold showing in just her third career start. “She has worked on well from her last start, she seems to like the synthetic, so it looks like the ideal place to come back and have a go,” Logan said. “She seems to keep drawing wide, but I will just leave it to Sam Spratt, she got to know her last time so hopefully she can ride her similarly. “We will see how she goes. She is nominated for the Northland series up at Ruakaka on the 13th of July, so that is a possibility.” Stablemate Wry Smile (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) also placed on Cambridge’s synthetic track last start and Logan expects to see the gelding, who is raced by Windsor Park Stud and Ben Kwok, continue to improve. “He seems to be improving each start. He is a three-year-old that is going to keep improving with time. He is just loving his work at the moment,” Logan said. “Windsor Park are very supportive of young people in the industry, so it is great to have a horse for them and Ben, and it would be nice to get a winner for them.” View the full article

With the imminent closure of thoroughbred racing in Singapore and racing already having ceased in Macau earlier this year, Malaysia has become a key developing market for the thoroughbred industry in Asia. Acknowledging this, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited Selangor Turf Club over the weekend during his trade mission to Malaysia to help strengthen ties between to the two nations. Peters, who is also New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister and Racing Minister, was met by a contingent of local dignitaries and racing club officials, along with a number of expat New Zealand trainers, including Simon Dunderdale, Sharee Hamilton, and Singapore-based Donna Logan. Dunderdale, who is the country’s leading trainer, said Peters was warmly received. “He is a shrewd operator and he spoke so highly of the New Zealand racing scene and how it is going ahead. He is really optimistic and said the work has only just started and there is a long way to go,” Dunderdale said. “He also spoke about the relationship we need to develop between New Zealand thoroughbred racing and Malaysia, and he was speaking on ways to get trainers and owners to the sales in New Zealand more. “Everyone was listening with their ears pricked. I enjoyed the time. “He came and visited my stables and had a look at the horses, particularly the New Zealand-bred horses. Unfortunately, he was here on a non-race day, but he was very well received by the committee and invited guests, and some other dignitaries came along.” Dunderdale said with the closure of racing in Singapore and Macau, there is huge potential in Malaysia, and the growth can already be seen. “For perhaps the last 10-15 years, all of our horses have come from Singapore. That is all coming to an end,” he said. “Because Singapore is closing there is probably going to be a bit of a hole for the bottom end of the market (for horses in New Zealand) and I think Selangor is going to perhaps take that up. “We have always bought a few (from New Zealand) but have been more active in the last two or three years. With the prizemoney going to double in January, and it has already gone up 15 percent in the last few months, we are probably going to be looking to buy a lot more and perhaps spending more money on better horses too. “They (Selangor Turf Club) bought 24 (two-year-olds) at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale last year and that is going to increase a lot I believe.” View the full article

Caulfield Racecourse redevelopment has hit a hurdle, with complaints about the size of the men’s jockeys room. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Caulfield racecourse’s jockeys room is set to receive another makeover after complaints the area is too cramped and not fit for purpose. Racing.com’s Terry Bailey had the $160million redevelopment in the crosshairs on air and ridiculed the jockeys rooms. “I haven’t been to Caulfield as yet to see the facilities, but I’ve had that many people come up to me, complaining about it – trainers, everyone, the public,” Bailey said. “I went to Mornington yesterday, I had that many people say ‘good on you, Terry, we were all cheering when you said it on television because it’s a disgrace’, that’s what they all told me. “I am going off feedback, not just from 10 people, 20 people, I’m even going off feedback from officials – when it comes to how it’s been built and how it’s been done.” Newspaper reports have Melbourne Racing Club officials defending the redevelopment and said the changes to the jockeys rooms were evidence they were willing to listen to feedback. Bailey said the Melbourne Racing Club had been too focussed on property development and had forgotten that horse racing was their core business. “I have heard people say, and I have nothing against the Melbourne Racing Club, I love clubs that are advanced and push on, so it is not a knock, but they are more interested in the property development than they are actually in racing,” he said. Melbourne Racing Club’s CEO Josh Blanksby quit his post last week, although this is not believed to be linked to the redevelopment. Horse racing news View the full article

Happy Together is a six-time winner in Hong Kong. Frankie Lor is eyeing a triumphant return to Hong Kong’s biggest stage and the trainer remains hopeful Happy Together is a horse with the potential to take him there. Victorious at the 2018 Hong Kong International Races with Mr Stunning and Glorious Forever, Lor has one eye cast on the 2024 HK$40 million Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) in December as a likely long-term goal for Happy Together. The star five-year-old went to another level by finishing fourth last start in the HK$28 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at the end of April. He will feature in Sunday week’s (June 23) HK$4.2 million Group 3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin. “He trialled at Conghua last week and he trialled well (finishing first). I will run him in the Group 3 over 1800 metres. I think he’s still improving, at least, I hope,” Lor said. Happy Together finished a quarter length ahead of Hishi Iguazu (fifth) in the FWD QEII Cup, which was won by Romantic Warrior. Hishi Iguazu is a two-time Hong Kong Cup placegetter in 2021 and 2023. “He’ll have a rest after this run ahead of next season. If he can improve then maybe I can target the Hong Kong Cup,” Lor said. The bay’s biggest win in Hong Kong came in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 January Cup Handicap (1800m) under familiar ally Alexis Badel, who partners the 110-rater again. “He always tries hard – he’s a good horse,” Lor said. Lor is eager to improve on this season’s 42 wins next term. His personal best came in 2021/22 as the city’s champion trainer with an astonishing 90 victories. “I have 42 wins this season. I hope I can get a few more, but looking to next season I have over 25 new horses at this moment. Let’s see if the new horses are good, next season, I will be back,” Lor said. California Spangle trialled over 1200m at Sha Tin, clocking 1:10.30 under Brenton Avdulla behind Top Gun. The speedster is being aimed at the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Premier Cup Handicap (1400m) on June 23. “I’m happy with him. He’s ticking over well. The horse is in good order and it was pretty simple. He pulled up well, so that’s the main thing,” Avdulla said. Fellow Tony Cruz trainee La City Blanche finished down the track in the same trial, while Five G Patch was seventh in the second batch. The pair finished third and second, respectively, in the HK$13 million Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) last month behind Rebel’s Romance. Galaxy Patch could also feature in the Premier Cup, one start after his HK$4.2 million Group 3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) success at the start of this month. Horse racing news View the full article

Cambridge trainer Samantha Logan. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Cambridge trainer Samantha Logan is looking forward to her local synthetic meeting on Wednesday where she will be represented by two thirds of her racing team. Logan’s stable has undergone a bit of a transition this season, focusing more on trading and developing younger horses than racing, with her racing team currently sitting at three. “We are doing a lot of young horses for the breeze-up sale, so we don’t have too many in the racing team at the moment,” she said. “We have got seven (rising two-year-olds) in partnership with Riversley Park. It has been good working alongside them and learning more about the trading side. “We have moved more toward trading and trialling to sell. We have had three nice, young horses sell this year, that is just how it has worked out.” While Logan is enjoying working with younger stock, she is still excited about her racing team, and is hoping to add to her win tally on Wednesday. She looks to have a strong chance with Aussie Betty, who is favoured by horse racing bookmakers to take out the Waipa Earthworks 1550, heading the market at +380. The three-year-old daughter of Embellish was runner-up last start on Cambridge’s polytrack and Logan is confident of another bold showing in just her third career start. “She has worked on well from her last start, she seems to like the synthetic, so it looks like the ideal place to come back and have a go,” Logan said. “She seems to keep drawing wide, but I will just leave it to Sam Spratt, she got to know her last time so hopefully she can ride her similarly. “We will see how she goes. She is nominated for the Northland series up at Ruakaka on the 13th of July, so that is a possibility.” Stablemate Wry Smile also placed on Cambridge’s synthetic track last start and Logan expects to see the gelding, who is raced by Windsor Park Stud and Ben Kwok, continue to improve. “He seems to be improving each start. He is a three-year-old that is going to keep improving with time. He is just loving his work at the moment,” Logan said. “Windsor Park are very supportive of young people in the industry, so it is great to have a horse for them and Ben, and it would be nice to get a winner for them.” Horse racing news View the full article

Peter Woods (left), Donna Logan, Sharee Hamilton, Rt Hon Winston Peters, Simon Dunderdale, HY Cheng. Photo: Supplied With the imminent closure of thoroughbred racing in Singapore and racing already having ceased in Macau earlier this year, Malaysia has become a key developing market for the thoroughbred industry in Asia. Acknowledging this, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited Selangor Turf Club over the weekend during his trade mission to Malaysia to help strengthen ties between the two nations. Peters, who is also New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister and Racing Minister, was met by a contingent of local dignitaries and racing club officials, along with a number of expat New Zealand trainers, including Simon Dunderdale, Sharee Hamilton, and Singapore-based Donna Logan. Dunderdale, who is the country’s leading trainer, said Peters was warmly received. “He is a shrewd operator and he spoke so highly of the New Zealand racing scene and how it is going ahead. He is really optimistic and said the work has only just started and there is a long way to go,” Dunderdale said. “He also spoke about the relationship we need to develop between New Zealand thoroughbred racing and Malaysia, and he was speaking on ways to get trainers and owners to the sales in New Zealand more. “Everyone was listening with their ears pricked. I enjoyed the time. “He came and visited my stables and had a look at the horses, particularly the New Zealand-bred horses. Unfortunately, he was here on a non-race day, but he was very well received by the committee and invited guests, and some other dignitaries came along.” Dunderdale said with the closure of racing in Singapore and Macau, there is huge potential in Malaysia, and the growth can already be seen. “For perhaps the last 10-15 years, all of our horses have come from Singapore. That is all coming to an end,” he said. “Because Singapore is closing there is probably going to be a bit of a hole for the bottom end of the market (for horses in New Zealand) and I think Selangor is going to perhaps take that up. “We have always bought a few (from New Zealand) but have been more active in the last two or three years. With the prizemoney going to double in January, and it has already gone up 15 percent in the last few months, we are probably going to be looking to buy a lot more and perhaps spending more money on better horses too. “They (Selangor Turf Club) bought 24 (two-year-olds) at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale last year and that is going to increase a lot I believe.” Horse racing news View the full article

Otaki trainer Johno Benner. Photo: Race Images Palmerston North Multiple Group One-winning trainer Johno Benner will take an indefinite break at the end of this season. The Otaki-based horseman has enjoyed a lengthy and successful involvement within the industry and feels the time is now right to step aside from the rigours of a demanding profession. “You can feel a bit like a rat on a wheel in this game and I’m going to take a break, I can’t say for how long at this stage,” Benner said. “I’ve been doing it pretty much since I left school and racing has been very good to me and I’ve done relatively well out of it. “I’ve got no complaints but just feel that it’s time for a bit of a break.” Benner rode eight winners during two years of his apprenticeship before weight issues forced him out of the saddle and soon after took out his trainer’s licence for the 2008/09 season. An early association with respected horseman Chris Rutten set him on his way and in the ensuing years he has trained 157 winners with 14 at Group or Listed level. Since 2015, Benner has trained in partnership with Hollie Wynyard, who will continue in her own right. “From the start of the new season, Hollie will take the reins solo and is keen to press on with it and I’ll have a bit of down time,” Benner said. “I’ve had a bloody good time of it and achieved most things in racing in a relatively short career, but now is a good time for me to step back and re-evaluate things. “It’s all I’ve known since I left school. I was an apprentice and one thing led to the next (training). “I’m 36 and there’s plenty of time for me to come back if I want to. Racing is demanding and a very hard industry and you have to do what’s best for yourself.” Part-owned by Rutten, Vespa was Benner’s first elite level performer and prepared the champion two-year-old to win the Group 1 Diamond Stakes (1200m) and the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m). He returned as a three-year-old to claim the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) and finished runner-up in the Group 1 Easter Handicap (1600m). “Vespa was the first really good one and it went on from there, racing has been pretty kind to me,” Benner said. With Wynyard, he also won the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) with Wyndspelle and the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m) with Bonham. “It could have been a lot more, but we tended to sell all the better ones, which sets you up and I’m not complaining,” he said. “It’s a big trading industry, unless you’re operating with 60 to 80 or 100 horses it is very hard to be competitive with the big stables now. “Hollie and I made a lot of sacrifices through those years, but we got the rewards out of it. “It’s really hard work, there’s no two ways about it and I admire everyone in the industry, it’s a 24/7 job if you’re doing it properly.” Benner has no set plan for the immediate future and happy to take it as it comes. “I’m at the stage I need a freshen up and I’ll cruise along for a bit and see what opportunities might present themselves,” he said. “I’ve got a few horses to tidy up, a couple I own myself, and see what happens in the future. “Ultimately, I’ll be back in some sort of capacity, I just don’t know what or how yet and that will take care of itself.” Horse racing news View the full article

Delphillius will contest the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday. Photo: Race Images South Lance Robinson won’t have to trek too far this week, with the Riccarton trainer set to line-up five runners at his home track’s synthetic double-header meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Robinson is hopeful he can strike early on the opening day, with his two contenders Highland Fling and Delphillius both finishing runner-up on the surface in their last starts, and he is hoping they can go one better. “Highland Fling runs well on the synthetic, he really enjoys it,” Robinson said. “He has come up really well this year. He has gone two top races, he has got a good draw (4) tomorrow, so he should run well. “Delphillius has a better draw (5) tomorrow and I have put Kendra (Bakker) on to claim three (kilograms). She races up on the speed and loves the synthetic, so she should be very competitive.” Robinson will return to Riccarton’s polytrack on Thursday to line-up Let’s Go, and Anneliese and Waihora Mist in the Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1600m). “Let’s Go trialled well on it (synthetic track) earlier on and she has just had a couple of minor issues, so she has had a bit of a break,” Robinson said. “She is coming up nicely but possibly may just need a run on Thursday and is mare that likes a wet track too. But we will just get a guide on her and see how she goes tomorrow. “It is an awkward draw (13) for Anneliese, but Warren (Kennedy) is on and he will work it out, but she should be very hard to beat. “Waihora Miss is first-up and has been working well. I don’t think she has ever raced on the synthetic, but she was in at Timaru the other day and of course they called it off. It is a good race at home to step her off in. She is a mare that loves winter tracks, so whatever she does on Thursday she will really improve on.” Horse racing news View the full article

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What Wyong Races Where Wyong Race Club – 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong NSW 2259 When Thursday, June 13, 2024 First Race 12:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Wyong Race Club is the destination for NSW racing on Thursday afternoon, with the first of eight races set to get underway at 12:15pm local time. The rail is out +4m the entire circuit, and with sunny skies forecast in the lead-up, punters should expect a genuine Good track for race-day. Check out all the best bets and quaddie numbers HorseBetting.com.au down below. Best Bet at Wyong: Samphire Green Samphire Green got a pass mark on his Australian debut at Newcastle on May 25 and should strip fitter heading into this second-up assignment. The European import hit a flat spot with 400m left to travel, regaining his momentum in the final furlong to get within three lengths of Invincible Emma. The 1600m appears ideal for the son of Zoustar, and with barrier one giving Tyler Schiller the chance to lob on the back of the leading pair, Samphire Green should get every chance to secure his first-career win. Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Samphire Green (1) 3yo Colt | T: John O’Shea | J: Tyler Schiller (55kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best at Wyong: Presides Presides was launching home first-up at Gosford on May 16 but narrowly missed out on his maiden victory by a nose. The son of Lonhro got a pair further back in the run than Zac Lloyd would’ve liked on that occasion, with the leader giving a strong kick as the three-year-old chased gamely, lacking race-day fitness. Kerrin McEvoy gets the task of slotting in for cover from barrier 14, but provided Presides can gain an economical run in transit, this progressive James Cummings-trained gelding should figure in this. Next Best Race 7 – #1 Presides (14) 3yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Kerrin McEvoy (59kg) Bet with Neds Best Value at Wyong: Silvakia Silvakia looks perfectly placed second-up after a testing return at Kembla Grange on May 18. The four-year-old was asked to make inroads from the rear of the field against genuine sprinting types, with the Brad Widdup-trained mare unable to match motors on the Heavy surface. Getting back on top of the ground should be ideal, and with a soft draw (4) allowing Zac Wadick to stalk from closer order, Silvakia should be given every chance to make amends at an each-way price with horse racing betting sites. Best Value Race 3 – #6 Silvakia (4) 4yo Mare | T: Brad Widdup | J: Zac Widick (a2) (57kg) Bet with PlayUp Wyong Thursday quaddie picks – 13/6/2024 Wyong quadrella selections Thursday, June 13, 2024 1-2-3-6-9 1-3-5-6 1-2-3-5-8 4-6-7 Horse racing tips
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The Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival heats up this Saturday with Stradbroke Handicap Day featuring the elite-level Group 1 $1 million Ladbrokes JJ Atkins (1600m) for two-year-olds. The talented James Cummings-trained colt Broadsiding is set to be the odds-on favourite in JJ Atkins betting as he chases his fourth consecutive win. Broadsiding, a Godolphin-raced son of […] The post Broadsiding Poised to Dominate 2024 JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Pinjarra Park Racecourse has been considered the home of country racing across Western Australia since its’ inception in 1891. The Pinjarra Race Club usually holds meetings between December and August every year, with roughly 25 race cards scheduled on the calendar. After a $2.3 million investment into Pinjarra Park in recent times, it now holds racing, barrier trials and jump-outs on two circuits: Pinjarra Park Pinjarra Scarpside This allows Pinjarra Race Club to have plenty of options throughout the year, saving the best ground for feature race-days on the course proper. Pinjarra Park Racecourse is the only circuit in the west that allows for straight course racing as well, with the 1000m starting point forcing gallopers to make a sustained run to the winning post. Making it the only other track to have straight racing outside of Flemington in Victoria. Located in the Peel region of WA, Pinjarra Park is only an hour away from the major city of Perth, allowing bigger stables from town to travel their respect gallopers for the biggest races on the Pinjarra calendar including: The Magic Millions Race Day in February Pinjarra Cup Day in March Pinjarra Park is also a great venue for special events and gatherings, so be sure to check out their website for more information. Pinjarra horse racing news Horsebetting regularly has Pinjarra horse racing news. Here is the latest Pinjarra racing news: Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2024 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Pinjarra Park racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 25 Pinjarra Park will host a very competitive 10-race card this Sunday, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you free tips and quaddie picks … Read More Saturday free horse racing tips & top odds | February 17, 2024 Explore free top tips and quaddie selections for Australian horse racing meetings on February 17, 2024. Don’t miss the action! … Read More Boxing Day horse racing tips & best bets | December 26, 2023 11 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2023 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 26, 2023 Nine horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. 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Latest Pinjarra racing tips include: Gulberti hails ‘true champion’ Itsahymn Almost two years since his last start, Rob Gulberti still gets emotional when asked about two-time Darwin Cup winner Ihtsahymn, … Well-travelled Cross happy on WA country racing circuit Kayla Cross is happy to be living in Western Australia, but the jockey has travelled far and wide to forge … Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 11, 2021 Today’s racing around the country has eight horse racing meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon Our racing analysts here … Pinjarra racecourse address & travel Pinjarra Park Racecourse is located at Lot 210 Racecourse Rd, Pinjarra WA 6208 and is approximately 86.8km from the Perth CBD. With so much action at Pinjarra Park throughout the season, many racegoers will be seeking to attend in person from the major city. So, here’s the most efficient way to get arrive at your destination. It’s approximately an hour drive along the Kwinana Freeway from Perth to Pinjarra, making it a relative straight shot to the track. Head south and make sure to follow the signs, exiting on Lakes Rd before taking Paterson Rd to your destination. The equation is simpler for locals, with it a short drive to the course, taxi, Uber, or buses are all easy avenues of transportation. If you’re a fan of greyhound racing as well, the Mandurah greyhounds track is only a short 20-minute drive to the north-west, so what’s sure to be a fun day at the races can before an exciting evening as well. Pinjarra racecourse starting points (map) Pinjarra Park Racecourse has two circuits, both run in an anti-clockwise direction. Pinjarra Park has a circumference of 1837m and a home straight of 336m. The 1000m starting point located directly west of the winning post, with gallopers needing to sustain a long run for home. This is the same for both circuits at Pinjarra. The 1200m to 1600m starting positions all disengage from the north-east side of the course, with the 1400m, 1500m and 1600m all starting from a chute, while the 2000m to 2400m starting positions all jump from the home straight, with the 2300m and 2400m lining up closer to the 1000m starting point. The Scarpside track has a circumference of 2039m and a home straight of 456m. The Scarpside track is the bigger of the two circuits meaning there’s only a minor shift in some starting positions. The 1200m to 1800m markers are located to the north-east side of the course, while the 2200m to 2600m starts are located on the home straight. Major races held at Pinjarra Hot Zed and Troy Turner win the 2023 Listed Pinjarra Classic. Picture: Racing WA. Since being the designated location for the Magic Millions Race Day in 2016, it’s considered the biggest day on the calendar and is reserved for two-year-old & three-year-old graduates of the WA Magic Millions sales. 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Luke Currie returns to scale on Barbaric Lad after winning at Pakenham on February 22. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Roll The Dice Racing hopes that stepping up to 1600 metres for the first time in this weekend’s Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) can spark improvement in their juvenile colt, Barbaric Lad. After finishing third on his debut at Sandown-Lakeside on February 7, the son of Brutal broke his maiden at his second attempt just a fortnight later before being sent for a spell in the paddock. Returning last month, Barbaric Lad placed fifth in the Group 3 Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) before finishing sixth in the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m), three lengths behind the winner Broadsiding, who will also race on Saturday. “He’s a bit of a work in progress, but Anthony and Sam (Freedman) have got a bit of a wrap on him, and they think he’s going to make a nice kind of miler,” Roll The Dice’s Steve Travaglia told Racing.com. “He was probably ridden a bit close last start as we were hoping to be back where the favourite Broadsiding was and just really smash the line, but he got knocked around a little bit. “Still, the 1600 metres will sort a few out and he’s a real top three or four chance and that can set him up for a nice spring. “The idea is to spell him up there (Queensland) as well. He can have the winter up there and he can come back down to Melbourne. “He’s got some maturing to do but he’s got good knees and good legs, so I think we’ll have some fun in the spring with him somewhere, if we place him right.” 2024 J.J. Atkins Final Field 1. Broadsiding (2) T: James Cummings J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 11133 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB) Dam: Speedway -111.11 -625 2. Zouna (5) T: Lawrie Mayfield-Smith J: Mark Zahra W: 57kg F: 24311 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Zousain Dam: Campagna +1400 +260 3. Bittercreek (10) T: Leon & Troy Corstens J: Blake Shinn W: 57kg F: 4123 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Snitzel Dam: Rose of Cimmaron +1200 +220 4. Beau Dazzler (14) T: Tony & Maddysen Sears J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor W: 57kg F: 400×7 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Ardrossan Dam: Pwerfect +20000 +3700 5. Can’t Recall One (11) T: Stuart Kendrick J: Robbie Dolan W: 57kg F: 0x11 Age: 2YO Colour: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Reliable Man (GB) Dam: Recollecting (NZ) +5000 +900 6. Imperialist (12) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 57kg F: 148 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Churchill (IRE) Dam: Dancing Hare +900 +160 7. Smashing Time (4) T: Robert & Luke Price J: Tommy Berry W: 57kg F: 5313 Age: 2YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Brave Smash (JPN) Dam: Trick +1800 +320 8. Bosustow (1) T: Annabel Neasham J: Ryan Maloney W: 57kg F: 10×32 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Blue Point (IRE) Dam: Bumbasina (IRE) +2000 +350 9. Barbaric Lad (8) T: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Luke Currie W: 57kg F: 65×13 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Brutal (NZ) Dam: Janast +2200 +400 10. Mr Artemisia (3) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 57kg F: 322 Age: 2YO Colour: Brown Sex: Colt Sire: The Autumn Sun Dam: Sultry Dreamer +1200 +220 11. China Sea (9) T: John Sargent J: Rory Hutchings W: 57kg F: 1 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Rippled (GB) +4000 +750 12. El Morzillo (7) T: Kelly Schweida J: Craig Williams W: 55kg F: 72439 Age: 2YO Colour: Grey Sex: Filly Sire: Star Witness Dam: Avocado +900 +160 13. Aemelius (6) T: Annabel Neasham J: Tyler Schiller W: 55kg F: 215 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Hellbent Dam: Mead +750 +140 14. Pee Bee Noir (13) T: Peter & Will Hulbert J: Mark Du Plessis W: 55kg F: 08 Age: 2YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Churchill (IRE) Dam: Readyforcatherine +20000 +3700 Horse racing news View the full article

Stradbroke Handicap contender, Magic Time. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Cranbourne-based trainer Grahame Begg is confident his mare, Magic Time, can return to form in Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) following a disappointing first-up effort. After winning the All Aged Stakes (1400m) in April, the daughter of Hellbent was freshened for the Group 1 Kingsford-Smith Cup (1300m). However, her performance was hampered when another runner stepped on one of her shoes leaving the gates, causing her to finish eighth at Eagle Farm. “We think the horse outside of her started abruptly, got on the outside of her plate, and buckled it really badly,” Begg told Racing.com. “Michael (Dee, jockey) didn’t think she felt 100 percent after that point, and then she got galloped on during the race, so she was in the wars on that occasion. It was a pretty messily run race. “There were a few excuses, but she’s come through it well. I think she’s a bit of a forgotten horse… the weights are going to go up half a kilo, so she’ll have 55 and a half. “That’s a good weight for a mare, but she’s a dual Group 1 winner, so she deserves it, I guess. We’re looking forward to Saturday, the forecast is good, and it’s all positive.” 2024 Stradbroke Handicap Final Field 1. Bella Nipotina (0) T: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Williams W: 56kg F: 21424 Age: 6YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Bella Orfana +1000 +250 2. Magic Time (0) T: Grahame Begg J: Michael Dee W: 55.5kg F: 8176x Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Time Awaits +1300 +320 3. Antino (0) T: Tony Gollan J: Vlad Duric W: 54.5kg F: 61×02 Age: 5YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Redwood (GB) Dam: Mahamaya (NZ) +650 +160 4. Benedetta (0) T: Jason Warren J: Daniel Stackhouse W: 54kg F: 13144 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Whatalovelyday +1100 +280 5. Cepheus (0) T: Matthew Dunn J: Tommy Berry W: 54kg F: x00x0 Age: 7YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Crimson Cheer (USA) +15000 +4000 6. Vilana (0) T: James Cummings J: Tim Clark W: 53kg F: 162×0 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Retsina +650 +160 7. Roll On High (0) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: TBC W: 53kg F: 1213x Age: 6YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Shocking Dam: Frescoes +3300 +800 8. Nugget (0) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jason Collett W: 53kg F: 0437x Age: 7YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +2000 +500 9. The Inevitable (0) T: John Keys J: Craig Newitt W: 53kg F: 7×425 Age: 8YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Gift Bouquet +2000 +500 10. Amenable (0) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) J: Chad Schofield W: 53kg F: 2292x Age: 4YO Colour: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Caribbean Sunset (IRE) +750 +190 11. Prince Of Boom (0) T: Robert Heathcote J: Tyler Schiller W: 52.5kg F: 364×4 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Spirit of Boom Dam: Dazzling Display +5000 +1200 12. Osipenko (0) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 52.5kg F: 9×030 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Pierro Dam: Raskova (USA) +3300 +800 13. Mighty Ulysses (0) T: Annabel Neasham J: Damien Thornton W: 52.5kg F: 410×6 Age: 5YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ulysses (IRE) Dam: Token of Love (GB) +5000 +1200 14. Semana (0) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 52kg F: x3211 Age: 4YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +1400 +360 15. Dream Hour (0) T: Kris Lees J: Robbie Dolan W: 51.5kg F: 4x54x Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Dawn Approach (IRE) Dam: Ambivalent +10000 +2500 16. Steparty (0) T: Paul Preusker J: Dean Yendall W: 50.5kg F: 86x3x Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Artie Schiller (USA) Dam: Watch Your Step +3300 +800 17. Stefi Magnetica (0) T: Bjorn Baker J: Zac Lloyd W: 50kg F: 35243 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: All Too Hard Dam: Mid Summer Music +1000 +250 18. Roll On High (0) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Will Price W: 50kg F: 17746 Age: 3YO Colour: Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Shamus Award Dam: All Highs On Me +1100 +280 19 (1E). Freedom Rally (0) T: Tony Gollan J: Tyler Schiller W: 51.5kg F: 423×1 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Rubick Dam: Ipioga +1500 +380 20 (2E). Yellow Brick (0) T: Tony & Maddysen Sears J: Kyle Wilson-Taylor W: 51.5kg F: 152×0 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: The Mission Dam: Magical Mist (NZ) +2500 +600 21 (3E). Strait Acer (0) T: Edward Cummings J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 84226 Age: 4YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Headwater Dam: Money Wanted +10000 +2500 22 (4E). Aureus Angel (0) T: Chris Munce J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 01x0x Age: 6YO Colour: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Turffontein Dam: Miss Marriott +10000 +2500 23 (5E). Cifrado (0) T: Rex Lipp J: TBC W: 50kg F: 026×9 Age: 3YO Colour: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Encryption Dam: Madame Fly +10000 +2500 Horse racing news View the full article

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, June 12, 2024 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Dabble The Brisbane Racing Club will host a very competitive nine-race card at Doomben this Wednesday afternoon. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, there is no rain on the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, and the surface should improve into the Good range before the meeting begins. The rail will be pushed out to the +9m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 11:58am AEST. Best Bet at Doomben: Punch Lane Punch Lane was very good without winning on his Queensland debut as the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained gelding ran home strongly to finish third behind Midnight In Tokyo over 1200m. The son of So You Think is yet to miss the placings when second-up (2:1-0-1) and three of his four career wins have come in races over 1300m to 1400m in distance. Although barrier 12 looks to be a concern, Craig Williams will attempt to settle midfield off the fence, and if he doesn’t have to cover extra ground mid-race, Punch Lane will return to the winners’ circle. Best Bet Race 8 – #13 Punch Lane (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Craig Williams (54kg) Bet with PlayUp Next Best at Doomben: Jungle Prince After dropping back in grade from the Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas to a Class 1 Handicap last start and finishing second behind Brasco by less than a length over 1350m, Jungle Prince will rise in trip to 1650m third-up. The Tony & Maddysen Sears-trained gelding had to make a long searching run out wide to get into the race, but he was still able to finish his race off nicely, suggesting he is looking for longer now. James Orman has retained the ride, and from barrier one, he will be able to settle Jungle Prince closer to the speed and prove too strong late. Next Best Race 6 – #1 Jungle Prince (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Tony & Maddysen Sears | J: James Orman (60kg) Bet with Neds Best Value at Doomben: Anemacore Anemacore will step out over 2060m for the first time this Wednesday, following his good performance over 1630m at this track on May 29, where he ran home strongly into fifth place. Last preparation, the Shaun Dwyer-trained gelding raced over 1800m twice, and he proved that he could stay, so rising to 2000m plus shouldn’t be a problem. This son of Unusual Suspect will receive the run of the race from barrier one, and if Michael Rodd can get him clear with 300m to go, Anemacore will get every chance to win again. Best Value Race 4 – #1 Anemacore (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Shaun Dwyer | J: Michael Rodd (61kg) Bet with Picklebet Wednesday quaddie tips for Doomben races Doomben quadrella selections Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1-2-4 1-2-3-6-11 4-9-13 4-8-12-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Kerry Petrick and jockey Paul Denton are all smiles after Starton won on debut at Darwin’s Fannie Bay on Saturday. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Fotofinish Racepix) Alice Springs trainer Kerry Petrick has won the previous two editions of the NT Derby (2050m), and she might well have another contender in 2024. Starton caught the eye in his Top End debut on Saturday, June 8, when he saluted by 4.5 lengths against fellow three-year-olds over 1200m. It was another lead-up ahead of the $75,000 Darwin Guineas (1600m) on July 6 and the $135,000 Derby on July 20. The Darwin Cup Carnival starts with the Guineas and ends on August 5 with Cup Day at Fannie Bay. Cantankerous in the gates, Starton missed the start before finding his feet, and after working his way to third passing the 600m finished full of running in the home straight and was in fact easing up on the line. The son of Tosen Stardom had five starts for Mornington trainer Jerome Hunter where he was placed in three Pakenham maidens over 1200m (third) and 1400m (second and third). “I have bought quite a few horses off Jerome over the years,” Petrick said. “I’ve been fortunate enough to get the phone call in regards to Starton, the timing was perfect – it couldn’t have been more perfect actually. “We’ve had him for a few months now, we prepared to bring him up here with the classics in mind. “As a maiden, he had a fair job in front of him, but the form down south is very strong, and his trackwork has been exceptional. “He’s quite unique to train, very quirky, so we really had no idea, particularly out of barrier one, how he was going to go. “The first time they jump on a dirt surface is also something unusual for them, and although he was copping some dirt, he handled it well. “He was extraordinary on Saturday, and I was super impressed with his last 50m, he basically gave me a really good feeling going towards the Guineas and the Derby. Veteran NT jockey Paul Denton, who partnered Venting and Anphina to victory in the last two Derby’s, said Starton did a few things wrong, which Petrick put down to greenness. “I believe he will take a lot out of that and only improve from that run, so it’s really exciting times ahead of us,” Petrick added. “I just think the way he raced, he showed that he is going to continue to get ground as he has potential. “His next start will be in the three-year-old 1300m race in a fortnight, and I can’t see why at this stage the mile will prove a problem to him, and then hopefully we’ll just keep working towards the Derby.” Winning three straight Derby’s would be a dream for Petrick, and just like every other trainer, she is also eyeing the $50,000 Darwin Double Bonus should Starton win the Guiness and Derby. After Venting won the Alice Springs Cup (2000m) in April, Petrick is in line to pick up the $100,000 Triple Crown bonus should the five-year-old gelding deliver in the $60,000 Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) in July and $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m). Horse racing news View the full article