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Magice powers away with the J Swap Stockfoods 1200 at Matamata on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Exciting two-year-old Magice replicated the early feats of his Group 1-winning relative with an impressive maiden victory at Matamata on Wednesday. The son of Savabeel is a full-brother to Noverre, who was victorious at his second raceday appearance before scaling the heights of a dazzling win in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) in 2021, before joining his champion sire on the stallion roster at Waikato Stud. Magice is the fourth foal out of Magic Dancer, a Rip Van Winkle mare who won the Group 3 2YO Classic (1200m) and was later purchased by Chittick Investments Ltd as a broodmare prospect. Matamata trainer Glenn Old was entrusted with the care of the well-bred colt, initially for pre-training with an Australian future in mind. “I got him mainly to do the fundamentals with him and a bit of pre-training, but Gary (Chittick) decided to keep him in New Zealand instead of sending him to Melbourne just yet, which was on the cards,” Old said. Magice debuted at Rotorua last month and was beaten only by Super Photon, an impressive son of Super Seth that claimed the Listed 2YO Stakes (1400m) at Te Rapa last Saturday at his second appearance. Starting a $2.90 favourite, Magice was tipped to go one better at Matamata, and he flew an outside barrier to join first-starter Pinky Pie at the head of the field, while racing ungenerously down the back straight under Jasmine Fawcett. Magice led the juveniles into the straight greenly, but once he straightened, the colt let down strongly and kicked away from Whiskey ‘N Roses by 1.75 lengths, the latter having improvement to come off a tidy debut. “He raced a bit fiercely early and looks like he still has a fair bit to learn, but the further the race went, he flattened out nicely,” Old said. “Jasmine is my stable rider, so she knew him well and rides all of his work. We decided to be positive from the draw and ride him handy. “When they challenged him, he found a good kick.” Old indicated that Magice may have another run in his current preparation, while a short let-up prior to a spring campaign was also a possibility. “Going forward, this is definitely a step in the right direction, but I’m not sure what we’ll do next,” he said. “I’ll talk to Gary tomorrow, but he may have a short let-up to get ready for the spring, or possibly have one more run.” The Waikato Stud colours featured in the winner’s circle later on the card, with homebred filly Sweetpea taking out the Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1400m) for trainer Stephen Marsh and apprentice Triston Moodley. Another progeny of Savabeel, Sweetpea is a half-sister to multiple Group 3-performer Pretty To Sea and Group Two-performer Bonny O’Reilly. Horse racing news View the full article

Midnight Runner will contest the Jan Wisely @ First National Real Estate/Sparrow Logging Handicap (1600m) at Riverton on Friday. Photo: Monica Torreto Winton trainer John Phillips has been welcoming the wet weather in Southland this week ahead of his wet track specialist Midnight Runner’s return to racing at Riverton on Friday. The evergreen nine-year-old will head into the Jan Wisely @ First National Real Estate/Sparrow Logging Handicap (1600m) in a fresh state, having placed in his previous two outings this preparation. “He had a bit of a freshen-up since his last go and he has trained on really well,” Phillips said. “He is going to get a wet track to suit. It is raining here at the moment (Wednesday) so there will be some tired horses down there on Friday.” While the track conditions, rated a Heavy 10 on Wednesday morning, will suit the son of Jimmy Choux, Phillips said he will still have to contend with weight, giving some of his competitors a six-kilogram advantage. “The weight is going to be a thorn in his side,” Phillips said. “He has got 60 kilos and some of them are going to claim down to 50kg, which is going to make it difficult, but we have also got a (four-kilogram) claimer on him in Ruvanesh (Muniandy). “We have taken the hood off him and hopefully he will settle without that on. Sometimes with the hood on he can truck up.” Midnight Runner has drawn barrier two on Friday and Phillips believes the mile distance may be a bit beyond his gelding in the twilight of his career. “We will try and settle him just off the speed,” he said. “1200-1400m is more his go, his stats aren’t too impressive over a mile, but I am more than happy with his condition.” Phillips has eyed a more suitable trip at Wingatui next month for his charge and he said Midnight Runner would then be raced sparingly, with the possibility of retiring the nine-win gelding at the end of this preparation. “There is a 1400m at Wingatui on June 2, that will be more his go,” Phillips said. “The mile will find him out, but he has got to have a run somewhere and there is nothing else. “He will race only sparingly this year because his possible retirement might be due, but we will take him through until August and when the tracks start to firm up, he will go out. “He has got to an age now where he is just below the top tier. He is competitive and he tries hard, and he is alright down this end of the country.” While Midnight Runner is nearing the end of his racing career, Phillips is excited about the prospects of a juvenile that has recently joined his barn. Phillips went to Karaka last year where an Embellish colt in Archer Park’s New Zealand Bloodstock Book 2 Yearling Sale draft took his fancy, and he went to $8,000 to secure the youngster. Undertaking his early education with Riccarton trainer Danny Crozier, the colt, now named Woodlands, has made his way to Winton, and Phillips is hoping he can target some feature southern three-year-old races with him next year. “He just got his barrier certificate today,” Phillips said. “He has been up at Danny Crozier’s for a bit of education and he is quite a nice type who I bought at the sales. His name is Woodlands, named after my old hometown. It is a family affair with my brothers and their sons involved. “We will just look at some of those three-year-old races down here around Christmas time. Those Guineas races are now $80,000-$100,000. It is great money and we don’t have to travel to get it.” Horse racing news View the full article

Ballarat Racecourse will receive grants from the Victorian Government for upgrades. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Racing clubs in Western Victoria will benefit from new infrastructure that will help boost local economies, benefit trainers and racegoers and protect animal welfare thanks to investment from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines today visited the Ballarat Racecourse, Burrumbeet Racecourse and The Ballarat Greyhounds at Morshead Park to announce the latest milestones across three racing infrastructure projects backed with almost $3 million from the Labor Government. Unveiled today, the new training track at Ballarat Racecourse will allow more trainers and horses to be based at the club, taking capacity from 400 horses to 650 over the last 6 years. The Government provided more than $1.3 million from its Victorian Racing Industry Fund towards the project. The reconstructed grass training track has improved the previously narrow design and poor drainage, which regularly resulted in the track being closed for training. New funding from the Government’s Regional Customer Facilities Grant program has been secured for Burrumbeet Racecourse to install large shade sails at the track, encouraging year-round use. The sails will cover the family play area and mounting yard, protecting racegoers from the elements at the Club’s annual New Year’s day meeting – one of the largest events in the region. The shaded areas will also provide a valuable asset to more groups wanting to use the racecourse for local celebrations and events all year round. The Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club has constructed a new kennel building, which will improve the quality and safety of greyhound racing at Morshead Park. The design provides more natural light and grass outdoor areas, and includes 112 kennels as well as new wash areas, private isolation kennels, a swab kennel bay and steward’s room and storeroom. The Government supported the kennel upgrade with more than $1.6 million provided through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund. The racing industry in the Ballarat region generates $89.1 million for the Victorian economy and helps sustain almost 700 full-time equivalent jobs in the area. Since 2014, the Government has provided more than $10.2 million to support 52 racing events and 30 infrastructure projects in. Horse racing news View the full article

What The Goodwood 2024 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Set Weights + Penalties 2023 winner Royal Merchant (15) | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Michael Dee (52.5kg) Visit Dabble The Goodwood will headline the final day of the 2024 Adelaide Racing Carnival at Morphettville. Of the 16 runners set to clash over 1200m, only two have tasted success at the top level, so there is every chance we could witness a maiden Group 1 winner on Saturday. With both Amelia’s Jewel and Oscar’s Fortune making the trip across the Nullarbor, there will be runners from all over the country competing in this year’s edition of The Goodwood. Will we see a South Australian horse win it, or will the interstate dominance continue? The Goodwood 2024 odds Amelia’s Jewel leads The Goodwood betting at +260 with online bookmakers, ahead of her fellow Western Australian runner Oscar’s Fortune (+450). Benedetta (+650) is next after running third in the Robert Sangster Stakes, while I Am Me and Johnny Rocker are locked together at +750. Skybird (+800) rounds out the runners in single figures; however, there appears to be a lot value to be found with the likes of What You Need (+1600), Sghirripa (+1600) and Climbing Star (+2000) expected to run well. The Goodwood 2024 speed map I Am Me and Oscar’s Fortune appear to be the likely leaders, with the likes of Sghirripa and Vilana expected to push forward from their outside barriers. Behind those four, What You Need, Johnny Rocker, Rubamos and Benedetta will push forward to settle off the speed. Extremely Lucky, Skybird, Karacasu and Amelia’s Jewel will settle out the back and should appreciate a strong tempo at the front of the field. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for The Goodwood 2024. The Goodwood 2024 preview & form Oscar’s Fortune is coming off a third-place finish over 1200m in The Quokka against the best horses in Western Australia, along with some top horses from Sydney and Melbourne. The Dion Luciani-trained gelding has recorded five wins and four placings from nine career starts, including a runner-up finish in the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes. With William Pike making the trip to Adelaide to ride this smart galloper, it is expected that Oscar’s Fortune will settle on speed and prove very hard to run down with his light weight. After finishing off strongly over 1100m in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes, What You Need appears primed to run a big race third-up and should appreciate a rise in trip to 1200m for the first time. Although the Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained entire has never competed at Group 1 level, he is a smart type and his last-start placing showed he is looking for more ground. At $17 with top horse racing betting sites, What You Need represents great value. I Am Me was far from disgraced last start in the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes when finishing fourth, only 1.4 lengths behind Climbing Star. After drawing barrier one, this daughter of I Am Invincible will push forward and should find an economical run along the inside rail. Skybird couldn’t have been more impressive when taking out the Group 2 Tobin Bronze Stakes in her last run; however, she could be looking for further now that she is third-up for the campaign. The Mitchell Freedman-trained filly will settle near the rear of the field, and if the leaders go too quick, she will be flying home late. The Goodwood 2024 selections & best bets Selections: 15 OSCAR’S FORTUNE 11 WHAT YOU NEED 6 I AM ME 16 SKYBIRD $100 betting strategy $50 win Oscar’s Fortune (#15) @ +450 with Neds $25 each way What You Need (#11) @ +1600 & +370 with Dabble The Goodwood 2024 final field 1. Vilana (16) T: James Cummings J: Todd Pannell W: 59kg F: 30×2 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Retsina +5000 +1250 2. Amelia’s Jewel (9) T: Simon Miller J: Damien Lane W: 56.5kg F: 0x22 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Bumbasina +280 -142.86 3. Climbing Star (13) T: Phillip Stokes J: Lachlan Neindorf W: 56.5kg F: x121 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Bryony +2200 +550 4. Sghirripa (15) T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Craig Newitt W: 56kg F: 1775 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Wonder I Do +1800 +450 5. Extremely Lucky (6) T: Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea J: Jake Toeroek W: 56kg F: 60×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Tamarind Lane +2500 +625 6. I Am Me (1) T: Ciaron Maher J: Blake Shinn W: 55kg F: 2×34 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Mefnooda +800 +200 7. Benedetta (3) T: Jason Warren J: Jamie Kah W: 55kg F: 4413 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Whatalovelyday +700 +175 8. Arkansaw Kid (17) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Billy Egan W: 54.5kg F: x255 Age: 3YO Color: Brown/Black Sex: Colt Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Florabella +5000 +1250 9. Johnny Rocker (12) T: Nick Ryan J: Rhys McLeod W: 54.5kg F: 7128 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +800 +200 10. Rubamos (2) T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jacob Opperman W: 54.5kg F: 1974 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Oriental Ruby +12500 +3125 11. What You Need (11) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Craig Williams W: 54.5kg F: 1×33 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Intuit +1600 +400 12. Karacasu (4) T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jason Holder W: 54.5kg F: 2×57 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Headwater Dam: Miss Cooper +15000 +3750 13. Grinzinger Prince (10) T: Cody Reardon J: Emily Finnegan W: 54.5kg F: 1320 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Vavasour +15000 +3750 14. Learning To Fly (14) T: Annabel Neasham J: Chad Schofield W: 54kg/li> F: x242 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Justify Dam: Ennis Hill +1000 +250 15. Oscar’s Fortune (8) T: Dion Luciani J: William Pike W: 53.5kg F: x213 Age: 3YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Rich Enuff Dam: Oscar Award +550 +137 16. Skybird (5) T: Mitchell Freedman J: Beau Mertens W: 53kg F: 3×51 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Exosphere Dam: Real Desire +850 +212 17. Stretan Angel (7) T: Phillip Stokes J: Daniel Stackhouse W: 52.5kg F: x426 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Sretan +2500 +625 More horse racing tips View the full article

Since its inception in 1881, the Albury Racing Club has been a staple in the NSW country racing scene and continues to provide vested interest for locals and surrounding areas across the Riverina region. Albury Racecourse plays host to 18 meetings throughout the calendar year, including the Albury Gold Cup Carnival in late March, with the consistently expanding two-day carnival taking place on Thursday and Friday respectively. The Friday is reserved for the $200,000 Listed Albury Gold Cup, where locals enjoy a half-day holiday for the event, as local trainers, owners, and jockeys’ band together for a sensational afternoon of racing. Not only is the Albury Racing Club utilized for race-day, but many country trainers reside from the region, with the likes of Donna Scott possessing a terrific winning strike rate at her home track, courtesy of roughly 30 horses under her care. There is a thriving race scene in the area, with Wodonga (just the other side of the border), Wagga and Wangaratta (both about an hour drive from Albury) popular also holding quality country racing. The Albury Racing Club is also considered the hub for local events for both formal and informal gatherings, so with plenty of hospitality options, be sure to check out what suits your requirements for any given event. Albury horse racing news With plenty of action out of Albury and across country NSW, our dedicated team at HorseBetting.com.au will be sure to cover all the breaking racing news, keeping our loyal readers up to date throughout the year. Here is the latest Albury racing news: Racing NSW announced dates for Country Championships Series Australia horse racing news 5 months ago Racing NSW announced the 2024 dates and venues for the Country Championships Series, which culminates with the Final at Randwick … Read More Albury races moves to Narrandera amid poor weather forecast Australia horse racing news 9 months ago An impending bout of adverse weather has forced Racing New South Wales to take decisive action. The decision has been … Read More Luke Pepper leaving ACT for NSW should make racing industry wary Horse Racing News 2 years ago Albury trainer Mitch Beer has issued a passionate plea for anyone in favour of economic industry growth across Australia to … Read More Punt Drunk: Mitch might’ve had a Beer or two after Albury win Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Punt Drunk Team have a look at a couple of celebrations from trainers throughout the week that was. Mitch … Read More Swagger primed for Albury run in Barlens City Handicap Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Mitch Beer is hoping that Swagger can return to winning form in Thursday’s $75,000 Barlens City Handicap at Albury. Thursday … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 24, 2021 Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Horse Racing around the country sees just the three meetings scheduled to be run and won this Monday afternoon. Our … Read More Punt Drunk: Flights back on heading into Queensland Derby Day Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk takes a look at the top stories doing the rounds in the racing world, including the latest on … Read More Everest entry Vega Magic pleases stable Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trainer David Hayes was happy with what he saw from Vega Magic in a jumpout in blinkers as the sprinter … Read More Mitchell Beer strikes from new Albury base Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trainer Mitchell Beer has opened a satellite stable in Albury as he chases financial returns for his owners … Read More Staying trips predicted for Miss Chaparral after mile win Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago A STEP up in journey for John and Chris Ledger-trained runner Miss Chaparral has paid instant dividends after the mare … Read More Albury horse racing tips With 18 meetings scheduled throughout the year, our expert racing tipsters will be doing their best to guide you into plenty of Best Bets, Value Bets and Quaddie Selections – particularly in March for their marquee Albury Gold Cup meeting. Check out all the latest Albury horse racing tips here: Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 15, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 3 weeks ago Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Albury horse racing preview and betting tips | Monday, 15/4/24 Horse Racing Tips 3 weeks ago Country racing returns to the Riverina region of NSW on Monday afternoon, where the Albury Racing Club gets set to … Read More Friday free racing tips and best bets | March 22, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia on Friday, March 22. See the top tips and quaddie selections for … Read More Thursday free horse racing betting tips | March 21, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Albury Gold Cup Day racing tips & quaddie | March 22, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago It’s Albury Gold Cup Day on the Murray River this Friday, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you free racing tips and quaddie … Read More Albury races preview, top odds & quaddie | March 21, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 2 months ago Racing heads to Albury Racing Club on Thursday, headlined by the $50,000 Albury Mile. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 24, 2023 Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Albury Gold Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | Friday, March 24 Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago It’s Albury Gold Cup Day on Friday afternoon and the Albury Racing Club have produced a competitive eight-race program for … Read More Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 10, 2023 Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Albury best bets & quaddie tips | Tuesday, January 10 Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Albury will play host to eight races on the Tuesday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents you with his best bets … Read More Albury Racecourse address and how to get there Albury Racing Club is located at 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 and is approximately 551km from the Sydney CBD (so much closer to the Melbourne CBD). Located on the NSW-Victoria border, Albury Racecourse is very popular with locals, and draws in-person interest from the major cities during Albury Gold Cup Carnival time, with Melbourne just a a three hour drive away. The Hume Highway runs from Sydney to Melbourne, so if you are looking to visit Albury races by car, just follow the signs to Albury, and take the Lavington exit. If you’d rather make your way to Albury via train or bus, be sure to check out the regular scheduled departures from Sydney Central Station, where services are available everyday to get you to your required destination. Melbourne residents looking to travel to Albury can catch a train (although these have largely been replaced by buses in recent years) and via bus, with these departing from Southern Cross Station in the CBD. The scenario is much simpler for locals, with taxis, uber and buses set to take you to Albury Racing Club; however, if you’d like to drive, that’s no problem either, with ample park at the entrance for racegoers. The Albury Racing Club is only a five-minute drive from the town’s CBD, so be sure to plan accordingly so you don’t miss the first race. Albury racecourse dimensions & starting points The Albury Racecourse is run in a clockwise direction, with a circumference of 2100m and a home straight of 400m, making it a fair thoroughbred track for any given meeting. Almost every starting position disengages from the course proper, with the exception being for the sprinters. Both the 900m and 1000m starting points come from a chute position form the north-east side of the course, with a short run to the first bend. Major races held at Albury racecourse The Listed Albury Gold Cup (2000m) is considered the biggest race days across the region, drawing together plenty of quality both locally, and even some metropolitan level gallopers making the trip to inland NSW. Most recently the Annabel Neasham-trained Fawkner Park (2024) won the event, going on to score Riverina double across the Albury Gold Cup and Wagga Gold Cup. Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott (Entente 2021), Lee & Anthony Freedman (Tom Melbourne 2016) and Mark Newnham (Harmony Rose 2022) are just some of the massive names that have taken out Albury’s richest race, holding it such high regard across the state. The first day of the Albury Gold Cup Carnival is highlighted by the City Handicap, but the Horsebetting.com.au team has a soft spot for the Flat Knacker, which is the 900m sprint with the best name of any race we have come across. How to bet on the Albury races Amelia’s Jewel draws wide in The Goodwood barrier draw Amelia’s Jewel, a Perth star, has drawn barrier nine in the Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville. Can she overcome the wide draw ? The Follow Files: Maher’s progressive galloper targets Stradbroke In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three runners from the meetings at Caulfield and Eagle Farm last Saturday that are worth keeping an eye on. Wednesday’s top horse racing tips and best bets | May 8, 2024 Five thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Wednesday. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on May 8, 2024. Today’s top horse racing bookie promos & cash back offers | 8/5 Explore exclusive free bonus offers for HorseBetting customers with the best horse racing bookmakers on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Australia’s online betting sites provide the best options for punters placing their wagers on Albury races and horse racing across the nation. Online bookmakers give punters all the best promotional offers, form analysis, and best available prices for any given runner, including those at Albury races. Bet365 (bet365 Review), Ladbrokes (Ladbrokes Review), and Unibet (Unibet Review) are just some of the best available options, with most betting apps by these companies available on Android and iOS smartphones. If you’d rather bet on course, then make sure you check out the betting ring at Albury Racecourse, with all your local bookies likely to be represented to go along with regular TAB facilities. View the full article

Karaka Millions riches are set to be amplified next season, with horses eligible for the lucrative NZB Karaka Millions Series racing for an additional $1m in bonuses. In an exciting new initiative, NZB and NZTR, generously supported by Entain, are delighted to announce the Karaka Millions Mega Maiden Series, which will see $1m in bonuses up for grabs across 40 maiden races each season, for the next three years. Comprised of 40 non-Saturday maiden races located throughout New Zealand, a $25,000 bonus will be struck if a Karaka Millions eligible horse, three years or older, wins. The winning owner will take home $20,000 and the successful trainer $5,000. NZB Managing Director Andrew Seabrook said NZB has been wanting to see more of its sales graduates reap the benefits of the Karaka Millions Series for some time. “By hosting a $1m maiden series over 40 races, that goal will be well and truly satisfied,” he said. “I’d like to thank Bruce Sharrock, Cameron George and the NZTR Board for their continued support of NZB and the Karaka Millions Series. ”Because of NZTR’s financial contribution, we were able to raise the TAB Karaka Millions 3YO to $1.5m this year which in turn led to a much larger uptake in nominations. As a result of that we are now able to introduce this new maiden series, which will get to the grass roots of racing in this country. “I’d also like to thank Dean Shannon, Lachlan Fitt, Cameron Rodger and their wider team, whose contribution to this new initiative underscores Entain’s desire to see our industry thrive at every level.” NZTR will determine which 40 maiden races will feature in the 24/25 season Series, which will run from September to May of each racing year. The selected races will be announced next week with NZTR Chief Executive Officer Bruce Sharrock pleased to see additional bonuses elevate the New Zealand racing product across the board. “NZTR is proud to be working with NZB and Entain to bring an additional million dollars in bonus funding to benefit owners and trainers across the regions,” he said. “Following on from other collaborations recently, this is yet another initiative to encourage people to breed, purchase and race horses in New Zealand.” In 2023 Entain partnered with NZB as naming sponsor of the TAB Karaka Millions Twilight Meeting; the $1m TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) and the $1.5m TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m). Entain’s additional support of the Karaka Millions Mega Maiden Series further strengthens that partnership and signals their confidence in the lucrative Karaka Millions Series. “This is a great initiative that we envisage will boost field sizes across the country,” Entain Australia and New Zealand Managing Director – New Zealand, Cameron Rodger said. “Having $25,000 worth of bonuses to chase in a maiden race will undoubtedly encourage Kiwi owners and trainers to keep striving for that maiden win. This series, as well as series like the Entain NZB Insurance Pearl Series, means there are more bonus opportunities for more horses in New Zealand than ever before.” View the full article

Novara Park has stuck solid with its stallion roster, maintaining the service fees for all stallions for the 2024 breeding season. “With breeders in mind, we have held our fees to the same level this year” said Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo. Deep Impact’s son Staphanos got off to a great start with his debut crop led by the two-year-old Group One winner Pignan, and that debut crop who are now three-year-olds have continued to progress at the highest level. This has been led by multiple Group performer Basilinna who placed in the Group One VRC Oaks, Group Two Kewney Stakes and Group Three Ethereal Stakes. The smart Medatsu who was Listed placed in NZ and sent to Australia where he won first up and has recently come back from injury and about to resume, and the winner and Desert Gold placed The Entertainer. “Staphanos has a number of smart last start winning three-year-olds that are super talented.” These include Dreams Come True who was sold to Australia to the Price Kent stable and is headed to the Queensland Oaks, Don Stefano a winner at his only start in New Zealand and recently a winner in Sydney is headed to the Queensland Derby, Glimmer couldn’t have been more impressive when winning on debut, and Tokyo Star is a last winner by four lengths”. “Staphanos brings soundness to his progeny and they will only improve as they mature. He was a multiple Group One performer at World Class level as a four-year-old, five-year-old and six-year old so the best is ahead for his progeny” Staphanos will remain at $15,000+GST. Proven stallion Sweynesse by Lonhro has been led by the outstanding Lucky Sweynesse. Established as the World’s highest- rated sprinter of 2023, Lucky Sweynesse has a host of accolades to his name including the New Zealand Horse of Year and Hong Kong Champion Sprinter. Sweynesse was the leading New Zealand Sire in Hong Kong last season and this season he currently sits second with only Per Incanto ahead of him. “Certainly he has had a great last twelve months with Group Three winner Trust In You one our most talented emerging stayers, Explosively was a multiple Group performer in New Zealand and now named Solid Impact in Hong Kong continues to pull off some big wins, and Special Swey won the Group Three Rough Habit Plate at the Queensland carnival.” “He has a very attractive stakes-winners to runners ratio so obviously presents great value and they sell so well, averaging $122,000 at Karaka Book 1 in 2024. They also sell very well at the Ready To Run Sales and out of trials” Sweynesse will remain at $10,000+GST King Of Comedy stood his third season at stud last year and his eldest progeny are now yearlings. By Kingman (a son of Invincible Spirit) one of the hottest names in European bloodstock circles. Kingman, the second fastest stallion in history to sire fifty stakes winners, currently sits at 78 Stakes-winners, siring an impressive 27 in 2023 alone. Recent results in Australia show that King Of Comedy will really suit being at stud in this part of the world with Kingman’s Group One winners, Zardozi and King Colorado showing his incredible strike rate is working in both hemispheres. King of Comedy was at one point rated the best three-year-old in Europe after his performance in the stallion making St James’s Palace Stakes. Behind King of Comedy that day was Too Darn Hot who has made an excellent start at stud in both Europe and Australia. “King Of Comedy has the looks, pedigree and racetrack performance to be a hit at stud. His first-born foals are now yearlings and look very strong and balanced.” said Luigi Muollo. King of Comedy will stand at an unchanged fee of $7,000. + GST. Dual Group One-winning stallion Press Statement by Hinchinbrook continues to build an impressive sire record. At stud, Press Statement has already sired 177 individual winners for more than $20 million in earnings, including six stakes winners and ten stakes performers. “Press Statement is a young proven stallion with an incredible 73.5% winners to runners ratio from his first two crops and three new Stakes-performers in the last month alone.” Press Statement will stand at a fee of $6,000. + GST. “Novara Park is always looking at offering upside and value for money to breeders. Our stallion line-up offers breeders the best bloodlines in the world while our fees give our clients affordability.” View the full article

Cambridge Stud shuttle stallion Hello Youmzain, a Group One winning sprinter by Kodiac, is on the board with his first winner after Allee de Bercy saluted on debut at Chantilly overnight. Trained by Alessandro and Giuseppe Botti, Allee de Bercy lined up against nine other fillies in the 1000m juvenile fillies maiden and hit the line strongly to win by a short neck. She was purchased for €26,000 at the Arqana October Yearling Sale and is the first winner for Dehia, a half-sister by Mastercraftsman to stakes-winner Baby Rider from the family of Group One Epsom Derby winner Wings of Eagles. Hello Youmzain was well received at the Karaka yearling sales this year and had 34 yearlings sell in Book 1 for an of average $171,324. View the full article

Amelia’s Jewel bounced back to form with a win the WA Guineas. Photo: Western Racepix Perth’s shining star Amelias Jewel has been allocated barrier nine, among a field of 17 contenders for this Saturday’s Group 1 Goodwood event at Morphettville. Top Australian bookmakers have placed Amelia Jewel as the $3.80 favourite to break her four-race losing streak on May 11. Before moving to Annabel Neasham’s stable in Sydney, the Simon Miller-trained Group 1 winner will represent Western Australia under the guidance of jockey Damian Lane. Amelias Jewel has faced two tough defeats in this current spell, finishing second in the Roma Cup and the Quokka. Her last triumph dates back to September of last year, when she narrowly bested Pride Of Jenni in the Stocks Stakes at The Valley. Among the challengers standing against Amelias Jewel are three promising three-year-olds: Oscars Fortune (barrier eight), Skybird (barrier five), and Stretan Angel (barrier seven). Meanwhile, Learning To Fly, who finished as runner-up in the Sangster race, drew gate 14. Amelias Jewel faces a task ahead as she navigates her wide barrier position and competes against a top-level field if she hopes to emerge triumphant on Saturday. 2024 The Goodwood Barrier Draw And Bookmaker Odds 1. Vilana (16) T: James Cummings J: Todd Pannell W: 59kg F: 30×2 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Retsina +5000 +1250 2. Amelia’s Jewel (9) T: Simon Miller J: Damien Lane W: 56.5kg F: 0x22 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Bumbasina +280 -142.86 3. Climbing Star (13) T: Phillip Stokes J: Lachlan Neindorf W: 56.5kg F: x121 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Bryony +2200 +550 4. Sghirripa (15) T: Shane & Cassie Oxlade J: Craig Newitt W: 56kg F: 1775 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Wonder I Do +1800 +450 5. Extremely Lucky (6) T: Will Clarken & Niki O’Shea J: Jake Toeroek W: 56kg F: 60×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Tamarind Lane +2500 +625 6. I Am Me (1) T: Ciaron Maher J: Blake Shinn W: 55kg F: 2×34 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Mefnooda +800 +200 7. Benedetta (3) T: Jason Warren J: Jamie Kah W: 55kg F: 4413 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Whatalovelyday +700 +175 8. Arkansaw Kid (17) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Billy Egan W: 54.5kg F: x255 Age: 3YO Color: Brown/Black Sex: Colt Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Florabella +5000 +1250 9. Johnny Rocker (12) T: Nick Ryan J: Rhys McLeod W: 54.5kg F: 7128 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +800 +200 10. Rubamos (2) T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jacob Opperman W: 54.5kg F: 1974 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Oriental Ruby +12500 +3125 11. What You Need (11) T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Craig Williams W: 54.5kg F: 1×33 Age: 4YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Intuit +1600 +400 12. Karacasu (4) T: Richard & Chantelle Jolly J: Jason Holder W: 54.5kg F: 2×57 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Headwater Dam: Miss Cooper +15000 +3750 13. Grinzinger Prince (10) T: Cody Reardon J: Emily Finnegan W: 54.5kg F: 1320 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Vavasour +15000 +3750 14. Learning To Fly (14) T: Annabel Neasham J: Chad Schofield W: 54kg F: x242 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Justify Dam: Ennis Hill +1000 +250 15. Oscar’s Fortune (8) T: Dion Luciani J: William Pike W: 53.5kg F: x213 Age: 3YO Color: Bay/Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Rich Enuff Dam: Oscar Award +550 +137 16. Skybird (5) T: Mitchell Freedman J: Beau Mertens W: 53kg F: 3×51 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Exosphere Dam: Real Desire +850 +212 17. Stretan Angel (7) T: Phillip Stokes J: Daniel Stackhouse W: 52.5kg F: x426 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Sretan +2500 +625 Horse racing news View the full article

The New York Racing Association announced May 7 a lucrative participation bonus program for owner and trainers at the four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

Bravo, who holds the track record with 13 titles, will be based at Monmouth Park again this summer after a brief hiatus.View the full article

Nearly two hours after the May 4 Kentucky Derby, the first son of grade 1 winner Carina Mia to race earned his maiden victory at Churchill Downs.View the full article

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Headlined by the unbeaten Rubira, the clash of the two-year-old colts and geldings will add a lot of lustre to today’s seven race midweek meeting at Addington. The $12,500 NZB National Weanling Sales Mobile Pace (6.37pm) will see the Mark and Nathan Purdon-trained star Rubira renew his rivalry with Always Dreaming and take on fellow race winners in the Robert and Jenna Dunn-trained pairing of Got The Chocolates and Malakai. It’s also a precursor to the Group 1 $110,000 NZ Welcome Stakes at Addington on Friday week (May 17). “He’s still learning but he has a great will to win,” says Blair Orange, who has driven him to victory in all three of his race day starts, “and he’s winning in different ways.” “In the first one he trailed, then he was three wide and parked and in the last one was three wide and then went to the front and stayed there.” “He’s pretty versatile.” In his last start, the Group 1 Diamond Creek Classic at Invercargill, he just held out the Nathan Williamson-trained and driven Always Dreaming. He’ll be a race rival again and has drawn seven, one place inside Rubira. “The wide draw doesn’t make it easy,” says Orange, “and we certainly don’t take any of the others lightly.” “Nathan’s one got very close last time and the Dunns’ ones have been running good races too – you take nothing for granted with the babies.” As well as Got The Chocolates (John Dunn) and Malakai (Tim Williams), the Dunns will line up Bruntwood Brigade. He is one of three first starters – the among two being Sacetas for trainer Tom Bagrie and the Darren Keast-trained Bettor Fortune. As a very handy second stringer to Rubira, the Purdons will also have the well performed Party Central in the race. To be driven by Natalie Rasmussen, he’s drawn well at two over the 1980 metres. He’s placed in both his race day starts and is raced by the same ownership group as Rubira’s (Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, R Cole, Mrs S A Cole). Vying for his seventh consecutive driving premiership Orange is the leading driver again in 2024, with 70 wins. John Dunn is currently second on 57, with Tim Williams on 47. View the full article

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With the Queensland Racing Carnival kicking off last Saturday, this week’s edition of The Follow Files will focus on three runners that are expected to play a role in some of the Listed and Group races over the next two months. Below, you will find three runners that you should add to your blackbook after producing strong results at Eagle Farm and Caulfield last weekend. Caulfield Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: +8m entire circuit Race 10: Benchmark 84 Handicap (1400m) | Time: 1:23.11 Horse to follow: Chorlton Lane (1st) Chorlton Lane recorded his second win in as many starts this campaign, as the Ciaron Maher-trained gelding launched late to nab Bigolino in the shadows of the winning post over 1400m. The son of Mehas was slightly held up at the top of the home straight, but once Celine Gaudray got him into clear galloping room, he let down with his customary booming finish. With a record of five wins and four placings from 10 starts, Chorlton Lane is starting to build a strong resume and will get his chance in black-type races soon. When to bet: Post-race, Ciaron Maher’s stable foreman Jack Turnbull confirmed that the stable has nominated Chorlton Lane for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. However, to get into the Stradbroke, he will need to win another strong race to raise his handicap rating, and we will be following him wherever that may be. Eagle Farm Track rating: Good 4 (down to Soft 5 after R3) Rail position: +7m entire circuit Race 6: Listed Dalrello Stakes (1000m) | Time: 0:56.89 Horse to follow: Embassy (2nd) Embassy entered the Dalrello Stakes first-up off a two-month freshen, and that lack of race fitness was evident over 1000m, as the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained colt couldn’t keep up with the leaders early but finished the race off strongly. Although he was beaten by Mishani Lily, the son of I Am Invincible took significant ground off the winner in the final 100m, and they spaced the rest of the field. Rising in distance to 1100m or 1200m next start could be the recipe for success for this colt. When to bet: The next race in the Queensland 2YO series is the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic on May 18 at Doomben. If the Snowden team sends Embassy to that race next start, he will prove very hard to beat over 1200m. Race 7: Benchmark 78 Handicap (1200m) | Time: 1:10.33 Horse to follow: Warby (2nd) Tony Gollan trained the trifecta in the seventh race at Eagle Farm last Saturday, and Warby was in the middle of the three runners as the four-year-old gelding was narrowly beaten by Immoral over 1200m. Given that the son of Hellbent was first-up, he produced a strong fresh run to go down in the final stride, with his fitter stablemate getting the better of him very late in the piece. With a strong record second-up (4:2-0-0), it is expected that he will improve off that run and will appreciate a rise in trip. When to bet: If Tony Gollan can find a race over 1350m or 1400m in a similar grade second-up, Warby will get every chance to go one better and record another win. Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

This day 9th May in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, May 11 An eight-race program is scheduled for Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday night, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you best bets and free quaddie … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Walker pair swoop on Rotorua feature Mark Walker is hoping jumps-bound Leaderboard and The Mighty Spar can soar to flat riches in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago South Australian Derby attracts capacity field of 16 A capacity field of 16 three-year-olds have accepted for Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Apache Pass chases reward for consistency Trainer Pierre Ng is hopeful Apache Pass can end an exasperating sequence with victory at Sha Tin, on the midweek … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Wyong racing tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, May 11 Wyong Racecourse is set to host an eight-race program on Thursday afternoon. Check out Horsebetting’s Nathan Keven’s best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Cours Vite rewards connections with Ipswich win A punt taken on Cours Vite has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | Wednesday, May 10 The Hillside track at Sandown is set to host a competitive eight-race card on Wednesday. Check out Ciaran Jackman’s best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2023 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Nichols upbeat despite Streets Of Avalon missing The Archer Streets Of Avalon’s trainer, Shane Nichols, has said that his dual Group 1 winner will not start in the Kingsford … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Munce provides updates on Brisbane Winter Carnival runners Brisbane trainer Chris Munce has provided HorseBetting with an update on his fancied runners ahead of Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 meeting, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sale racing tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Tuesday, May 10 Sale Turf Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert has come up … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: The Great Game delivers again… and again and again We often talk about horse racing as ‘The Great Game’ for a number of reasons, and often it is tongue-in-cheek … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Strong turnout expected for 2022 Tennant Creek Cup meeting The Tennant Creek Racing Club will host its one and only meeting for the year at Hagan Park on Saturday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Davis at the double in Darwin Veteran jockey Wayne Davis is still a force to be reckoned with on the Northern Territory racing circuit, as he … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Numerian gives Neasham interstate double Annabel Neasham is set to add another string to her bow in Queensland over the coming weeks, with Saturday’s Gosford … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Emerald Kingdom wins inaugural running of The Archer The very first running of The Archer (1300m) went the way of Emerald Kingdom for Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Echuca betting preview, top tips & best odds | Monday, 10/05/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Echuca races held on Monday, May 10. See all the top tips, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees six meetings scheduled for this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Promising apprentice guides Top Brass to victory at Te Rapa A gun ride by three-kilogram claiming apprentice Joe Kamaruddin paved the way for promising galloper Top Brass to register his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Turn The Ace takes out Te Rapa feature Rugged two-year-old Turn The Ace provided a second milestone for his sire Turn Me Loose in the space of seven … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Auret captures stakes double at Riccarton Marton trainer Fraser Auret made it a red-letter day for the Auret family on Saturday when he captured both feature … Read More France horse racing news 4 years ago French racing confirmed for a resumption Horse racing will resume in France as planned, the head of the country’s peak thoroughbred body has confirmed … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Russian Camelot beats Dalasan in SA Derby The Danny O’Brien-trained Russian Camelot has proved the dominant stayer in the South Australian Derby at Morphettville … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Apprentice Lewis German lands city double Apprentice Lewis German has recorded a metropolitan double at Caulfield with victories aboard Barbie’s Fox and News Girl … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Snitz hits the Target in tough stakes win The Matthew Dunn-trained Snitz has turned in a career-best performance to win the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kendrick ends big week with Sprint success Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick has completed a big week with the win of his gelding Tambo’s Mate in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Another Dollar added to racemare’s price Another Dollar has increased her value with a stakes win in the Gosford Gold Cup with the mare headed to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Game Keeper impresses in Adelaide Guineas Jockey John Allen has won the Listed Adelaide Guineas for the third straight year at Morphettville, this time aboard Game … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago So Si Bon makes it two on end at Caulfield So Si Bon has landed a fifth win from his 50 career starts, the last two on end, with success … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vanna Girl earns black-type in Guineas win Vanna Girl has achieved the first part of her winter mission by getting black-type for her win in the Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Masked Crusader dominates in Randwick win Masked Crusader has lived up to the hype with an all-the-way win at Randwick ahead of a shot at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Consolation win for Bottega at Randwick A hoped-for start in the Gosford Gold Cup did not eventuate but Bottega has made his trip to Randwick worthwhile … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gotta Kiss confirms bona fides for winter Smart filly Gotta Kiss has confirmed she is a big player for the winter two-year-old features with her Doomben win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Barbie’s Fox storms home in Caulfield win Having raced in better grade during the spring, Barbie’s Fox has made an impressive return to racing with victory in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Soldier Of Love wins in roughhouse finish There were some luckless runs behind him but Soldier Of Love has got the job done, posting his first win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Blazing Miss fires up for Randwick victory Blazing Miss has made up for an unplaced effort at Canterbury with victory at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Oasis Girl races to easy Caulfield victory Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra made the right decision to keep Oasis Girl in Melbourne with the filly recording a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ringbolt wins Group 3 SA Sires’ Produce Stakes Ringbolt has defeated stablemate Violinist in a stable quinella for co-trainers Tony McEvoy and Calvin McEvoy in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Byrne wins at first ride back from injury Top jockey Jim Byrne has ridden a winner at his first ride back after an operation on a broken leg … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ryan believes Peltzer has a Golden glow Trainer Gerald Ryan will let the dust settle before deciding his next move with Randwick winner Peltzer, who he regards … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tejori lives up to Highway Handicap favouritism Canberra filly Tejori has lived up to her favouritism to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick for traienr Nick Olive … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Aidensfield brings up 50 for Lindsay Park Immaturity delayed the start to the racing career of Aidensfield who made a successful debut in taking out the Noel … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Dissolution scores first win in two years Dissolution has rediscovered his best form when winning for the first time in two years at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Papa Jo once again number one at Doomben Speedy Papa Jo enhanced his record from the inside barrier with an all-the-way win at Doomben … Read More France horse racing news 4 years ago France Galop still planning racing restart French authorities continue to work towards the resumption of racing despite reports of a last-minute threat to the plan … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Moreira aims to fire back with a full book at Sha Tin Joao Moreira knows he needs a big response at Sha Tin today (Saturday 9 May) after title rival Zac Purton … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Service fees remain unchanged at The Oaks Stud Despite a standout season for The Oaks Stud’s flagbearer Darci Brahma, the Cambridge stud farm has elected to keep the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Double shot at Guineas for Tracey Bartley BYLINE Trainer Tracey Bartley is hoping he can spring an upset in the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Scone with Bare … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Our Libretto on path towards Brisbane Cup Our Libretto will take a further step towards her winter goal of the Brisbane Cup when she runs in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Purcell expects good showing from Guizot Trainer Aaron Purcell believes last-start Warrnambool winner Guizot looms as a strong chance again in a 1600m handicap at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Maddison Avenue aiming for three straight After wins at Sandown and Randwick, trainer Marc Conners is hoping Maddison Avenue can extend her winning sequence to three … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago More Queensland country meetings get TAB Racing Queensland has announced more country meetings coinciding with tourist events will have TAB coverage … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mishani to hustle for Les Ross at Doomben Trainer Les Ross has high hopes for new stable addition Mishani Hustler in a Listed race at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Grand Scholar set for another stakes test Tony McEvoy has faith in the ability of two-year-old Grand Scholar who will be out to break through for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dan Morton to book place in winter history Perth trainer Dan Morton is hoping to break his recent Queensland drought in Group One races with the smart Man … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Future looking bright for Libertini Trainer Anthony Cummings has enjoyed a long association with prolific owner/breeder Gerry Harvey and Libertini is shaping as the pair’s … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Piriaka too tough at Woodville The Kevin Gray-trained Piriaka cleared maiden company on Thursday when running down short-priced favourite Lincoln Hanover to win the Merrylees … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago New partnership ready to fire in Classic The new Anderson-Heathcote training partnership will have its first Group runner with Ballistic Boy in the Champagne Classic at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Draw gives Savvy Oak shot at G1 SA Derby The inside draw can help give Savvy Oak an easy passage in the South Australian Derby as he chases Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ron Stewart gets rare ride for Kris Lees Lightweight jockey Ron Stewart has a rare ride for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees on favourite Gem Song at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Allan Sharrock to unleash plenty of talent at New Plymouth New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has plenty of talent to unleash on his home track on Saturday, among the highlights … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Baker and Forsman close in on 100 season wins Andrew Forsman doesn’t have the same cricketing claim to fame as his training partner Murray Baker but he revealed he … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Me Tsui’s 500th career win Me Tsui had been sitting on 499 career wins for two weeks and 22 runners but hit the 500 when … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Title race brewing as Moore, Lor and Size hit the mark A championship battle is brewing in Hong Kong and John Moore believes his stable is bubbling to the challenge. “The … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kerrin McEvoy suspended for riding lapse Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has admitted failing to ride out a favourite which finished out of the placings at Warwick Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Southey breaks metro drought at Sandown Mornington trainer Kelvin Southey has scored a long overdue city success when Laughing Heir took out the Mypunter.com Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Townsville betting tips & full form for Thursday, May 10 QUEENSLAND’S primary meeting this Thursday is at Townsville as the race club puts on a rock-solid seven race card. 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While still officially remaining on the fence when it comes to whether or not he will run his GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan (Goldencents) in the May 18 GI Preakness S., trainer Kenny McPeek confirmed that an appearance in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown is a distinct possibility. “Who wouldn't want to?” he replied when asked if he is leaning toward running in the Preakness. “You only get so many of these windows of opportunity. It would give him a chance to prove himself again and maybe make amends for his loss in the GI Arkansas Derby. We wouldn't run him just for those reasons. But if he's well and he's ready and we feel like he can win it, we will go. We have a few days. There's no rush to make a decision.” McPeek explained why he is being deliberate about the decision. “The colt is doing fine,” he said. “We're going to get him back to the track [Wednesday]. He's been in the feed tub the last couple of days, so I'm not overly worried about that. An old guy told me years ago, don't make a decision until you absolutely, positively have to. We just want to get him back out on the racetrack and make sure he is moving good and that his energy level is fine. Right now, I can't tell you one way or another. The owners and I will discuss it and ultimately we'll do the right thing. I actually told [co-owner and breeder] Lance [Gasaway] before the Kentucky Derby that because we skipped the Rebel, I felt pretty good that, if we needed to, we could run back in the Preakness. At this stage, I am optimistic. But right now we don't need to make a call.” When asked about the spacing between the races in the Triple Crown, McPeek had a number of opinions, but said, “I don't think the two weeks is that big of a deal.” “I've run horses back in two weeks plenty of times in my career,” he said. “But if they made me commissioner or whatever and I could rearrange the Triple Crown, I would have it run on the first Saturday in May, the first Saturday in June and the first Saturday in July. But you'd have to get three huge organizations to agree to that. I think the uniqueness of the Triple Crown is the two weeks, three weeks. That's why it is such a test. “The fact that we've removed Lasix from the conversation makes it an even better test. Horses recover quicker without the Lasix. Lasix was a detriment. I know there are guys that will hear me say that and scream, 'I need Lasix.' No, you don't need Lasix. Maybe there are certain horses that do and, yes, we do have bleeders. But they shouldn't be the ones running in the Grade I, Grade II, Grade III races. The two weeks is easier without the Lasix because the Lasix would dehydrate a horse and then you'd have to recoup that fluid within the two weeks. “I'm not scared of the two weeks at all. I just want to make sure my horse is right.” The post McPeek Gives Update on Mystik Dan’s Preakness Status appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Construction on a trackside sportsbook and entertainment complex began with a ceremonial groundbreaking at Monmouth Park Tuesday which featured representatives from the New Jersey racetrack, Caesars Sportsbook, and local dignitaries who planted golden shovels in the ground to mark the occasion. The state-of-the-art facility and full-service restaurant combo is set to open in 2025, featuring 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor sports viewing with wall-to-wall flat screen televisions, food from nationally known restaurant partner Shake Shack, and more than 25 self-service betting kiosks. “We are proud to continue investing in Monmouth Park to elevate the sports betting experience for New Jersey sports fans,” said Dan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Caesars Digital. “The sportsbook at Monmouth Park has been a success since Gov. Phil Murphy placed the state's first legal sports bet in 2018 and continues to be an outstanding complement to our online businesses. “We look forward to continuing our support for horse racing in New Jersey and bringing sports fans and racing fans to this historic racetrack.” Dennis Drazin, Chairman and CEO of Darby Development, LLC, operator of Monmouth Park, praised the ongoing relationship between the track and Caesars. “We're extremely excited to begin this next chapter with the upcoming opening of the new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park,” Drazin said. “This facility will be state-of-the-art with all the amenities that a first-class sportsbook can offer to patrons. As we start our sixth year of sports betting, we continue to see the growth and expansion we knew would eventually happen. This will be a magnificent addition to the Monmouth Park facility as our partnership with Caesars continues to evolve.” The post Monmouth Park, Caesars Celebrate Sportsbook Groundbreaking appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Juveniles take center stage on the Gulfstream Park turf course May 11, as a pair of $120,000, five-furlong stakes will award an automatic berth to one of six 2-year-old races held at the Royal Ascot meeting June 18-22.View the full article

For what appears to have been nothing more than a minor clerical error, the New York Gaming Commission and its head steward Braulio Baeza, Jr. has fined NYRA Racing Secretary Keith Doleshel $2,000 for “failing to conduct business in a professional manner.” Doleshel has appealed the decision and has the backing of NYRA management. Under Baeza, the Gaming Commission has been quick to fine NYRA employees for what can be argued are nothing more than honest and inadvertent mistakes. Among those who have been sanctioned with fines are clocker Richard Gazer, the former Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Frank Gabriel, Jr. and Assistant Racing Secretary Rob MacLennan. Doleshel personally accepted the entry of the first time starter Sassy Allie (Coal Front) for a maiden special weight race carded for May 2. The entry was made by trainer Robert Falcone, Jr., who provided NYRA with the information concerning the ownership of the horse. The ownership details provided by Falcone matched those in The Jockey Club registry, which is how the racing office reviews the accuracy of ownership details. However, a mistake was made somewhere along the line as the entry did not accurately reflect a recent change in ownership. Following the entry being accepted, the trainer alerted NYRA of the issue. NYRA informed all relevant parties so that the ownership details could be updated and corrected in the program. However, Baeza ordered that the horse had to be scratched. “Mr. Doleshel took an entry from Robert Falcone and the ownership was misstated by the trainer,” said Doleshel's attorney Drew Mollica. “At the end of the day, it was a minor administrative error. Keith did everything according to Hoyle. The trainer gave him the information. He crossed referenced it. There was no impropriety. There was no effort to conceal. It was strictly a bookkeeping error. Those sort of things happen every day and in every walk of life. “Once it was discovered by due diligence, it could have easily been corrected. All it would have taken was a simple announcement that would have corrected the information regarding the ownership. That's the type of thing all of us have heard over the public address system a thousand times. The horse should have been allowed to run and Keith should not have been fined. Instead of solving problems, the Gaming Commission decided to create a problem where there was none. “Not only did they scratch the horse to the detriment of everybody involved, the owner, the trainer, the association, the betting public, now they double down and fine Mr. Doleshel. This rule, not tending to business in a proper manner, is unconstitutionally vague. Everyone has a different opinion of what that means. This is insanity to its highest level.” NYRA Vice President of Communications Pat McKenna confirmed that Doleshel has the full support of track management. “This is but the latest example of the New York State Gaming Commission leveling significant financial penalties to individual NYRA employees for inadvertent, and sometimes unavoidable, clerical errors,” McKenna said. “Keith Doleshel is a valued and talented NYRA employee who always conducts himself professionally. As we explore separate avenues of recourse, NYRA will take every step to support an appeal should Doleshel pursue that option. These kinds of formal sanctions are a departure from standard business practices and have the effect of discouraging self-reporting and decreasing NYRA's ability to recruit and retain top talent.” This is the second time the Gaming Commission has fined Doleshel for “failing to conduct business in a professional manner.” Doleshel was fined on Oct. 20, 2022. That ruling stemmed from an incident at Saratoga in which an unauthorized agent was allowed to claim a horse. After the claim, NYRA officials informed the Gaming Commission of the error. Doleshel agreed to a settlement with the Gaming Commission and the offense was expunged from his record. According to Mollica, fines of more than $250 become part of a racing official's permanent record. “Those fines have to be reported every time a licensee applies for another license,” Mollica said. “That's a scarlet letter. Any time you apply for a license or a job in the racing industry, you have to disclose these. Why would anyone want to work at NYRA under these circumstances where your entire career could be ruined over a clerical error that was nobody's fault?” Baeza, regarded as the most powerful of the three stewards working at the NYRA tracks, has had to deal with controversies of his own. The stewards disqualified Brick Ambush (Laoban) after he crossed the wire second in the $500,000 Great White Way division of the New York Stallion Series at Aqueduct last December. Brick Ambush did not appear to do anything in the race to warrant being disqualified and many expressed an opinion that Baeza and the other two stewards disqualified the wrong horse by accident. Asked for comment, Gaming Commission spokesman Brad Maione said, “We have no additional information to provide beyond what's in the ruling.” The post NY Gaming Commission Fines Another NYRA Employee appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After the shell-shock of City Of Troy's performance in Saturday's 2000 Guineas still reverberating, the Derby has a much more open look than it did last week and so the focus on Chester's May Festival will be even keener than usual. Wednesday's G3 Boodles Chester Vase has supplied the Blue Riband hero twice since 2013 and with a record 10 successes it is clear that Aidan O'Brien has come to prioritise the trial for his Epsom hopefuls. Ryan Moore had the pick of a duo this time and has opted for the form choice Grosvenor Square (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), as tailor-made a Derby candidate as can be found anywhere being from the family of Urban Sea and therefore Galileo himself. Dynamic with his all-the-way tour de force when last seen in Leopardstown's G3 Eyrefield S. in October, the half-brother to the G1 Irish Derby winner Santiago (Ire) (Authorized {Ire}) is joined by the Dylan Browne McMonagle-ridden Agenda (Ire). Another son of Galileo, he earned TDN Rising Star status when taking the same Dundalk maiden in March won by the yard's 2022 Chester Vase scorer Changingoftheguard (Ire). “He looks the clear form choice on his form at two. I didn't ride him in any of his three starts last year, but he followed up a good third in the Beresford when an impressive winner of a group three at Leopardstown on deep ground,” Moore said of Grosvenor Square. “He promises to be well suited to this trip and there is no reason to think he won't be as least as effective on a decent surface. In fact, he will probably improve for it. He's a good prospect, but our other Galileo colt, Agenda, is far from out of this, either.” This select affair could easily shake up the Derby market, with Juddmonte's Cadogan Place (GB) (Frankel {GB}), a full-brother to Quadrilateral (GB), re-opposed by Godolphin's Hidden Law (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), a son of the Oaks runner-up Secret Gesture (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) who he beat by a short head on debut at Southwell in March. Hidden Law has since won impressively at Newbury and could bolster Charlie Appleby's already-solid Epsom hand. “He's a nice colt who has just taken a bit of time which is why he started so late, he's a big horse,” Juddmonte's European racing manager Barry Mahon said of Cadogan Place. “I suppose we're going to find out what we have and we didn't have the Derby on our minds, simply as in he didn't make it to the track at two. He's a fine, big, well-bred horse and very nice physically. He's taken his time to mature, but he passed his first test and we're stepping up to the next level and if he passes that then there's all the conversations to be had.” Also in the mix is Rachel Hood's imposing Wolverhampton novice winner Pappano (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), who represents the Gosdens successful 12 months ago. “He won well at Wolverhampton first time out this year and has come forward for that run,” Thady Gosden said. “He is stepping up in grade significantly, but he is a horse we have always liked. He is obviously still inexperienced and he's stepping into a solid race where Grosvenor Square sets the standard off 109, but the race looks a good fit for him.” Fillies Take Their Turn In The Cheshire Oaks… Also on the card is the Listed Cheshire Oaks, where the key pointer looks to be the 10-furlong Leopardstown maiden won by the Joseph O'Brien-trained Galileo Dame (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}). She is re-opposed by Ballydoyle's runner-up Rubies Are Red (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the daughter of Red Evie (Ire) (Intikhab) who was in turn in front of the stable's Listed Victor McCalmont Memorial S. runner Flight Of Fancy (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). This was the maiden in which Above The Curve (American Pharoah) and Thoughts Of June (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) filled the first two places two years ago only for the form to be turned around here, while 12 months ago Savethelastdance (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) also got off the mark in that before delivering her stunning performance in this trial. “She won really nicely at Leopardstown and now steps up slightly in trip which we think she will handle fine,” Joseph O'Brien said of Galileo Dame. “Her two runs so far have been on soft ground, so getting on better ground will be a slight unknown for her. However, we think she is a nice filly who will be able to hold her own in listed company going forward.” Ryan Moore has passed over the ride on Rubies Are Red for the Dundalk maiden winner Port Fairy (Ire) (Australia {GB}) and he rarely gets it wrong, particularly in this which he boasts five successes during the last 10 years. “I have been on board both for their runs this year and Port Fairy showed a good attitude to win at Dundalk, where she probably did it a bit snugly,” he said. “Rubies Are Red is a sister to Found among others and I think she probably finished second to a very good filly in Galileo Dame, who she meets again here. Improvement is needed from both, but of course the potential is there after just the two starts.” One who could yet become a leading British Oaks contender is the impressive Wolverhampton debut winner Forest Fairy (Ire) (Waldgeist {GB}), a certain stayer descended from Gestut Ammerland's ground-breaking Borgia (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}). “It was a good effort first time and I don't think we were expecting it,” trainer Ralph Beckett said. “She has done well for the time she has been given in between. She's a tall, well-balanced filly who has worked well on the grass at home and we're looking forward to it. This is the right place for her and she's been training well in the run up to it.” The post All Eyes On Chester With Epsom Classics Up For Grabs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Average Joe Racing Stables Ltd. and Dan Wells' Mugatu (Blofeld), an also-eligible entrant in the GI Kentucky Derby and most recently fifth in the Apr. 6 GI Toyota Blue Grass S., will make his next start in the May 18 GI Preakness S., trainer Jeff Engler confirmed Tuesday. “He's getting better. He really moved up on the dirt. His numbers proved it. Seize the Grey (Arrogate), who won the [GII] Pat Day Mile, we finished in front of him in the Blue Grass. I heard Seize the Grey is going in the Preakness, so it's a logical spot,” Engler said. “We were a little frustrated we didn't get into the Derby. We feel the more distance the better for this horse. I do like the 1 3/16 miles, so we're going to head up.” A maiden winner over the Tapeta at Gulfstream last November, Mugatu opened 2024 with a pair of third-place efforts going one mile over the synthetic at Turfway over the winter. He was fourth in the Mar. 2 John Battaglia Memorial S. and eighth in the Mar. 23 Rushaway S. before making his third start over the dirt in the Blue Grass. Mugatu is scheduled to breeze five furlongs Saturday before shipping to Pimlico. While Mystik Dan (Goldencents)'s participation in the Preakness is still undecided, the Derby winner is expected to return to the track Wednesday at Churchill Downs. “That's a typical routine for us,” trainer Kenny McPeek said. “We'll walk them three days [after a race]. He could have gone back to the track [Monday] if we'd wanted, but he didn't need to.” Asked if he has seen anything that would rule Mystik Dan out of a Preakness engagement, McPeek said, “Not at all. Same thing. We've just got to get through the weekend and take it from there.” Entries for the Preakness will be taken Monday. The post Mugatu Confirmed for Preakness appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A new British Horseracing Authority policy will permit an on-the-day switch between flat turf and all-weather tracks when the original racing surface is deemed unraceable and the fixture would otherwise have to be abandoned.View the full article