Izymydaad (inside) and Donardo jump the final fence of the Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A pair of rising 12-year-olds fought out the finish of Thursday’s Dr John Moore Memorial Open Steeplechase (3800m) at Wanganui, with the Ken Duncan-trained Izymydaad coming out on top. The evergreen son of Istidaad commenced his racing career in 2019 and the gelding’s second appearance came over the fences, with every season under his belt bringing new heights, including a narrow second to champion jumper West Coast in the W ..read more

Our Absolute will contest the Van Dyks 3YO (1400m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Our Absolute continued a memorable season for trainers Robyn and Russell Rogers when she was runner-up in the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa a fortnight ago. The result added some valuable black-type to her pedigree page, also achieved by stablemate Zecora, who won the Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa in December. The Kendayla Park principals bred and part-own both horses and were particularly excited for Our Absolute’s part-owners Trudy Thornton and L ..read more

What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:40am AEST Visit Dabble Caulfield Racecourse is set to host a stacked 10-race program on Saturday afternoon. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and although there are some light showers predicted in the lead-up, punters should expect a Soft 5 surface with a strong possibility of an upgrade into the Good range. The action is scheduled to get underway at 11:40am AEST. Best Bet at Caulfield: He’s Beset He’s Beset was a two ..read more

The Tui Toiler will contest the Wairio Cup (2200m) at Ascot Park on Sunday. Photo: Tayler Strong The Tui Toiler acquitted himself well in strong company last time out and he looks well-placed on Sunday to take advantage of a step back in class. The son of Highly Recommended will take aim at the Wairio Cup (2200m) and with regular rider Gosen Jogoo again booked for the ride, they look a strong combination. The Tui Toiler took on weight-for-age company most recently and finished less than three and a-half lengths off the frontrunner Green Luck in the Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) at Riccar ..read more

What A.D. Hollindale Stakes Day Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes will headline a massive nine-race program at the Sunshine Coast this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Heavy 10 at the time of acceptances, and with more rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, there is little to no hope the surface will improve much by raceday. The rail will go back into the true position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump ..read more

Apprentice jockey Joe Nishizuka was all smiles after winning aboard Step In Time at Matamata on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ballymore Stables had a pleasing day at their home track of Matamata on Wednesday, recording a winning double, with stable apprentice Joe Nishizuka also notching his first victory for the barn. Mineshaft opened the stable’s account with a long neck victory over the Debbie Sweeney-trained Ranger in the Team Wealleans 1600, while two races later Step In Time broke through for his maiden win in the Winter Race Day 5th June 1600. Owned by Deirdre Neville-Whi ..read more

The Fearless One will contest the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Robbie Patterson is hoping to see a glimpse of The Fearless One’s true staying talent in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park. The talented son of The Bold One has been sparingly raced for his six years of age, with just 15 starts under his belt for three victories and seven minor placings. His most recent hiatus came as the result of a wind operation, and Patterson is hoping the gelding can return to the heights of his Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2400m) placing ..read more

What Goodwood Day 2024 Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 11:47am ACST Visit Dabble The Adelaide Racing Carnival will come to its conclusion this Saturday afternoon at Morphettville, with the Group 1 Goodwood set to headline a massive nine-race program. With no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday, another perfect Good 4 track is expected. The rail will be pushed out slightly to the +4m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race on Goodwood Day scheduled to jump at 11:47am ACST. Ra ..read more

Fannie Bay Racecourse will be the centre of the NT racing world during the 2024 Darwin Cup Carnival, set to run from July 6 to August 5. There are just three meetings scheduled in the Northern Territory for the rest of May, but the action will pick up in June. There will be weekly racing from June 1 starting at Alice Springs before the 2023/24 season ends with the Fannie Bay meeting on July 31, which is Day 6 of the Darwin Cup Carnival. The Darwin Turf Club hosts two Saturday meetings, on May 11 and May 25, while the annual Tennant Creek Cup meeting at Hagan Park is set for May 18. From June 8 ..read more

Atomic Beauty seals a Tony Cruz three-timer. Tony Cruz’s accelerating advance in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship continued in blistering fashion with a Happy Valley treble on Wednesday night when the veteran horseman vaulted into the top four of the 2023/24 standings. With six wins from three meetings this month, Cruz has built impressive momentum in a season highlighted by California Spangle’s pair of Group 1 victories to have 43 wins for the campaign to sit behind Pierre Ng (58 wins), Francis Lui (53) and John Size (44). Cruz struck with Atomic Beauty, Lovero and Righteous Arion after s ..read more