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News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Prince of Boom could be retired if he doesn't show enough in Wednesday's 2025 Ramornie Handicap
Ramornie Handicap contender Prince Of Boom could be retired unless he can rediscover his old form in the $200,000 Listed race over 1200m at Grafton on Wednesday. The Robert Heathcote -trained gelding, who has been battling hoof issues, hasn't won since taking out the Group 3 WJ Healy Stakes (1200m) two years ago. And jockey Aaron Bullock faces a monumental challenge to win the time-honoured sprint on the six-year-old after Prince Of Boom drew gate 20 (including emergencies). Heathcote's fellow Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida scratched Metalart from the Ramornie on Monday afternoon after the last-start WJ Healy Stakes winner drew barrier 19. Metalart was a $5.50 chance with bookmakers before the barrier draw. The race favourite is the Richard Litt -trained gelding Barber ($4, barrier four), with the ex-Godolphin sprinter's most recent victory coming in the $250,000 Listed Takeover Target Stakes (1200m) at Gosford on May 10. Heathcote spoke to Racenet on Monday from the Rocky Mountains in Canada, where he is holidaying with his family, and admitted Prince Of Boom faced a rocky future if he couldn't turn around his fortunes on Wednesday. The son of Spirit Of Boom finished last in the WJ Healy on June 28 at Eagle Farm. Heathcote will also saddle up The Big Goodbye in the Ramornie, which the gelding won as a five-year-old in 2023. The Big Goodbye has been freshened up nicely after suffering a stone bruise in his hoof that led to an infection, similar to what happened to star stablemate Rothfire in the lead-up to the $3m Stradbroke Handicap last month. 'It's fair to say they're past their best but if they can recover some of their past form then they're going to be competitive,' Heathcote said about his pair, who are both $11 in the market. Prince Of Boom goes bang in W.J Healy Stakes! @clarkyhk the king of front running rides delivers again for Robert Heathcote who trains the quinella. — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 24, 2023 'Prince Of Boom is a $1.4 million earner and on his best day, he would beat these but he's a horse that suffers from chronic hoof issues. 'He's an ongoing source of frustration but I reckon we've got him right going into this race. 'I can shout from the highest mountain saying 'he's spot-on' but we won't really know until he's under pressure at the 300m mark. 'It's a hard race so my two will have to step up and be counted. Certainly Prince of Boom, his future is clouded unless he can recover his old form. 'His desire is still there but his feet are causing him problems.' The Big Goodbye overhauls a very brave Ranges in the 2023 Ramornie! Martin Harley with a peach for the Robert Heathcote yard! — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) July 12, 2023 Schweida had never entered a horse into the Ramornie Handicap before this week but he was ready to have a crack with Metalart until the barrier draw cruelled his hopes of vying for the winner's $109,000 in prizemoney. In a wide-open race, there are five gallopers in the market at $8 or under. They are Barber ($4), Compelling Truth ($5), Midnight In Tokyo, Sha Of Gomer and Tribeca Star (all $8). Leading Sydney trainer Peter Snowden has won the Ramornie six times, either solo or with his son Paul, including last year with Ka Bling, but does not have a horse in this year's edition.
Daily Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 12, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle and best bets for Port Macquarie on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! NEWCASTLE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: PRATT Very good winning both runs this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick. NEXT BEST Race 7 No. 4: JUST IN TIME Resumed with a good win over this trip. Hard to beat again. VALUE BET Race 6 No. 1: HOOLIGAN TOMMY Nice win two starts back before tackling a Midway. Will appreciate the drop back in grade. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 8, 9, 13 Race 6: 1, 4, 7, 14 Race 7: 3, 4, 13 Race 8: 1, 3, 6 Aaron Bullock can land a winning double. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW The state's leading rider, AARON BULLOCK, can add another couple of winners to the tally. PORT MACQUARIE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SKATES ON Racing well and can notch another win. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 7: MARS ROVER Has been just behind the placegetters his past two. Can break through. INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: Club Charlestown Midway Mdn Hcp 900m INFANT WARRIOR (5) is a debutant by Anders. Showed speed to led when second to Custom in her Canterbury trial then sat outside the leader when a head second to Cosmolicious in her Warwick Farm heat. NULLARBOR JANE (9) trialled well before debuting in the Reisling. Raced second on a solid tempo before fading the last 200m. Back from a spell and has trialled nicely in her two Randwick heats. THE WARRIOR (1) is a first starter by Saxon Warrior. Handy second to Caltsar in his last trial at Newcastle on Apr 2. Bet: Infant Warrior each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: Mex Club Super Mdn Plate 900m SHE SWINGS (6) was terrific in her first campaign with close seconds to La Roja at Warwick Farm and La Bella Bondi here in her first two starts before a fourth to Maybe Moet. Can kick off with a win. MAGICAL STAR (9) is a first starter by Exceed And Excel from the fast Jedastar. Led and raced away to win her June 20 Rosehill then runner-up to Billabong in her July 4 heat. Snitzel filly SOUTHERN HEIRESS (12) makes her debut here. Handy third in her June 27 Randwick trial. Bet: She Swings to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: he Wests Group Mdn Plate 1850m BLACK BUGATTI (3) raced wide when seventh to Ant on a heavy track at Kembla two starts back. Appreciated getting back on a soft track when a neck second to Malbrook Castle at Hawkesbury. Drawn well and can go one better. ENTITLEMENT (7) didn't handle the heavy track at Kembla first-up. Better effort when third over 1500m at Goulburn last start. Has since scored a big win in a Randwick trial. HAPPINESS (5) made ground from last for fifth to Aloysius in a steadily run race over 1500m at Hawkesbury last start. Bet: Black Bugatti each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: East Maitland Bowling Club (Bm64) 900m PRATT (3) led and gave his rivals no chance with a big win over this track and distance first-up. Backed it up with another all-the-way win over 1000m at Wyong. Can bring up the hat-trick. ZOE SHARK (4) ran two seconds followed by a handy win over this track and distance before rearing at the start and racing wide when fifth to Power Of The Brave to end last campaign. PRIMA BELLA (6) won here over this trip first-up then raced wide when fifth to Livin' Thing on the Kensington. Bet: Pratt to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: Toronto Workers Club Mdn Hcp 1200m FRONT RANK (2) is brother to Group 1 Sword Of State on debut. Jumped to the front and kicked when challenged in the straight to win his June 27 Randwick trial. COMMANDING BELLE (9) debuted with a third to Rivellino then didn't have a lot of luck at her next two starts before a spell. Nice third to Lull at Kembla first-up. BELLA WAHINE (8) is a half-sister to Fangirl. Closed nicely under a hold when fourth to Feel The Breeze in her July 4 Rosehill trial. Bet: Front Rank to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: Beresfield Bowling Club (Bm64) 1600m HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) closed strongly down the outside to score by over three lengths from Stay Tuned in a Bm64 over 1600m on the heavy at Kembla. Stepped up to a Midway at Randwick when sixth to Callistemon. In well with the 3kg claim. SURREAL I AM (4) started her campaign with wins in two of her three runs in Queensland before returning to NSW. Battled away for a close second to Covert Thinking at Gosford. AUTUMN DREAM (7) has been fair in her two runs back from a spell but gets the blinkers on here. Bet: Hooligan Tommy each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 7: Belmont 16's (Hbcf Pink Race Day Cup) Provincial (Bm64) 1300m JUST IN TIME (4) sat fourth before coming three-wide from the 700m and racing to a near length-and-three-quarter win from Tessy Tee when resuming at Hawkesbury. Given time to get over the run and will go close again. CUBAN RAIN (13) scored a smart win at Kembla Two runs back. Loomed up to win before finishing fourth to Butterfly Style at Kembla last start. Tongue tie goes on and she can bounce back. FLYING ARGYLE (3) worked home from last when a two length eighth at Gosford last start. Bet: Just In Time to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 8: Club Macquarie Conditional (Bm68) 1400m HOW MUCH BETTER (2) made good ground when fourth to Kyeema on the Kensington first-up before a two-and-a-half length seventh to Rolling Magic in a Rosehill Midway. Also an acceptor at Randwick. Will appreciate a drop back to provincial grade if he runs here. AUDREY'S LANE (6) was first-up for eight months when a length second to Bella Corazon at Hawkesbury on June 26. Is a second-up winner. CALIFORNIA SECRET (1) has been excellent winning all three starts this preparation including two here. Bet: How Much Better to win
News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 12, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle and best bets for Port Macquarie on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. BEST BET Very good winning both runs this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick. Resumed with a good win over this trip. Hard to beat again. VALUE BET Race 6 No. 1: HOOLIGAN TOMMY Nice win two starts back before tackling a Midway. Will appreciate the drop back in grade. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 8, 9, 13 Race 6: 1, 4, 7, 14 Race 7: 3, 4, 13 Race 8: 1, 3, 6 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW The state's leading rider, AARON BULLOCK, can add another couple of winners to the tally. PORT MACQUARIE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SKATES ON Racing well and can notch another win. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 7: MARS ROVER Has been just behind the placegetters his past two. Can break through. INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: Club Charlestown Midway Mdn Hcp 900m INFANT WARRIOR (5) is a debutant by Anders. Showed speed to led when second to Custom in her Canterbury trial then sat outside the leader when a head second to Cosmolicious in her Warwick Farm heat. NULLARBOR JANE (9) trialled well before debuting in the Reisling. Raced second on a solid tempo before fading the last 200m. Back from a spell and has trialled nicely in her two Randwick heats. THE WARRIOR (1) is a first starter by Saxon Warrior. Handy second to Caltsar in his last trial at Newcastle on Apr 2. Bet: Infant Warrior each-way â– â– â– â– â– SHE SWINGS (6) was terrific in her first campaign with close seconds to La Roja at Warwick Farm and La Bella Bondi here in her first two starts before a fourth to Maybe Moet. Can kick off with a win. MAGICAL STAR (9) is a first starter by Exceed And Excel from the fast Jedastar. Led and raced away to win her June 20 Rosehill then runner-up to Billabong in her July 4 heat. Snitzel filly SOUTHERN HEIRESS (12) makes her debut here. Handy third in her June 27 Randwick trial. Bet: She Swings to win â– â– â– â– â– BLACK BUGATTI (3) raced wide when seventh to Ant on a heavy track at Kembla two starts back. Appreciated getting back on a soft track when a neck second to Malbrook Castle at Hawkesbury. Drawn well and can go one better. ENTITLEMENT (7) didn't handle the heavy track at Kembla first-up. Better effort when third over 1500m at Goulburn last start. Has since scored a big win in a Randwick trial. HAPPINESS (5) made ground from last for fifth to Aloysius in a steadily run race over 1500m at Hawkesbury last start. Bet: Black Bugatti each-way â– â– â– â– â– PRATT (3) led and gave his rivals no chance with a big win over this track and distance first-up. Backed it up with another all-the-way win over 1000m at Wyong. Can bring up the hat-trick. ZOE SHARK (4) ran two seconds followed by a handy win over this track and distance before rearing at the start and racing wide when fifth to Power Of The Brave to end last campaign. PRIMA BELLA (6) won here over this trip first-up then raced wide when fifth to Livin' Thing on the Kensington. Bet: Pratt to win â– â– â– â– â– FRONT RANK (2) is brother to Group 1 Sword Of State on debut. Jumped to the front and kicked when challenged in the straight to win his June 27 Randwick trial. COMMANDING BELLE (9) debuted with a third to Rivellino then didn't have a lot of luck at her next two starts before a spell. Nice third to Lull at Kembla first-up. BELLA WAHINE (8) is a half-sister to Fangirl. Closed nicely under a hold when fourth to Feel The Breeze in her July 4 Rosehill trial. Bet: Front Rank to win â– â– â– â– â– HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) closed strongly down the outside to score by over three lengths from Stay Tuned in a Bm64 over 1600m on the heavy at Kembla. Stepped up to a Midway at Randwick when sixth to Callistemon. In well with the 3kg claim. SURREAL I AM (4) started her campaign with wins in two of her three runs in Queensland before returning to NSW. Battled away for a close second to Covert Thinking at Gosford. AUTUMN DREAM (7) has been fair in her two runs back from a spell but gets the blinkers on here. Bet: Hooligan Tommy each-way â– â– â– â– â– JUST IN TIME (4) sat fourth before coming three-wide from the 700m and racing to a near length-and-three-quarter win from Tessy Tee when resuming at Hawkesbury. Given time to get over the run and will go close again. CUBAN RAIN (13) scored a smart win at Kembla Two runs back. Loomed up to win before finishing fourth to Butterfly Style at Kembla last start. Tongue tie goes on and she can bounce back. FLYING ARGYLE (3) worked home from last when a two length eighth at Gosford last start. â– â– â– â– â– HOW MUCH BETTER (2) made good ground when fourth to Kyeema on the Kensington first-up before a two-and-a-half length seventh to Rolling Magic in a Rosehill Midway. Also an acceptor at Randwick. Will appreciate a drop back to provincial grade if he runs here. AUDREY'S LANE (6) was first-up for eight months when a length second to Bella Corazon at Hawkesbury on June 26. Is a second-up winner. CALIFORNIA SECRET (1) has been excellent winning all three starts this preparation including two here.
The Australian
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Jean Van Overmeire closing in on personal best season as he prepares for arrival of third child
While some jockeys are winding down as the racing season draws to a close, it's the opposite for the prolific and hardworking Jean Van Overmeire. The 30-year-old is just four wins away from eclipsing his best ever season haul of 104 winners and he's also weeks away from a new addition to his family. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'My wife Jordan is due to have another baby in a few weeks,' Van Overmeire said. 'We've got Savannah who's eight and Hugo's three. 'We don't know the sex of this one so it's all very exciting in the Van Overmeire residence at the moment. 'Life couldn't be better.' • ATC chairman resigns after Rosehill sale 'lost opportunity' On Saturday at Rosehill Gardens, Van Overmeire has a solid book of six rides. The popular jockey has spent the vast majority of the season riding on the provincial and country circuits and his 101 winners has him sitting in fourth place in the NSW jockeys' premiership behind Aaron Bullock (114), Braith Nock (107) and Ash Morgan (102). 'The season's going really well, it's been fantastic,' he said. 'I've probably been slipping under the radar, but things have gone really well this season. 'Being a jockey is very much a success-based job. 'Everything we do flows off riding winners. 'When you're riding winners your confidence builds, you get better opportunities in races, you make better decisions in races and with all that you get better outcomes.' One of those opportunities came a fortnight back at Rosehill Gardens when Van Overmeire did something a handful of the world's best jockeys, like James McDonald, Joao Moreira, Kerrin McEvoy, Craig Williams and Jason Collett, found beyond them – winning aboard Misterkipchoge. Jean Van Overmeire driving Misterkipchoge to victory at Rosehill last month. Picture: Getty Images 'It's funny, I rode against the horse in the start prior and he powered past me at a rate of knots, really catching my attention, and I remember thinking 'that horse is going to be winning next start',' Van Overmeire said. 'Then luck would have it that I'm riding the horse in his next run. 'I remember being behind the barriers and I could feel him underneath me and I just thought if I can put this horse into a good spot, his last run and the feel he's given me, 'he can't get beat'. 'He flew out of the barriers and straight away we were on the front foot and the rest is history. 'It was just one of those situations where everything fell into place. Good fortune or good management, people will make up their own mind. 'When reflecting it's good to think back and know my Judgement was on point.' • Schiller awaits all-clear to return from injury That was Van Overmeire's only win for Misterkipchoge's trainer Chris Waller from 17 opportunities in the last five racing seasons and Sydney's premier trainer has given the jockey another chance to make it two wins in a row this Saturday. Van Overmeire will again partner Misterkipchoge in the Toyota Forklifts 3&4YO Benchmark 78 Handicap (1800m). 'I'm very grateful and happy that Chris is giving me another opportunity on the horse,' Van Overmeire said. 'It looks a bit trickier from the wider barrier (9) this time but that's something I'll discuss with Chris on Saturday. 'One thing I do know is the horse is racing really well and that win last start won't have hurt his confidence.' Misterkipchoge ($6) is the pick of Van Overmeire's Rosehill Gardens engagement which he says; 'Is good book of rides but a bad set of barriers brings us back to the pack.' Based on prices, Vella's Best at $14 is Van Overmeire's next best ride in the Petaluma 3YO Benchmark 72 Handicap (1100m). 'I thought he ran really well behind King's Secret last start,' he said. 'He was forced to do plenty of work early and I thought he stuck to the task well in the straight. 'This time he's drawn more favourably and he will probably strip fitter again on Saturday being his third run back after a 12 month break.' His other rides on Saturday are two $21 chances King Ratel (race 8) and Gently Rolled (race 10), Victory Lane at $26 in race 3 and Shutter at $41 in race 2.
News.com.au
04-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Wyong best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 5, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and race-by-race analysis at Wyong on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. â– â– â– â– â– WYONG TIPS BEST BET Race 5 No. 3: AGED CARE Bounce back with a nice win second-up. Big chance again. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 1: ROYAL COMMODORE Was good in his first preparation and can kick off with a win. VALUE BET Race 8 No. 7: COOL LAD Runner-up in his last two starts and gets his chance to break through. BEST EXOTIC Quinella Race 5: 3, 12 QUADDIE Race 5: 3, 12 Race 6: 1, 2, 7, 9 Race 7: 2, 5, 11, 12 Race 8: 5, 7, 8 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW AARON BULLOCK can extend his lead in the State Jockeys Premiership. INSIDE MAIL – WYONG DUBAI WARRIOR (1) wasn't suited racing midfield on the rails but worked to the line handily once in the clear when third to Newyork Missile at Wagga last start. Given a nice hit out in his recent Randwick trial. AIR KISS (3) followed a third to Whispering Rupert over 1200m at Gosford with a length second to Dollars at Newcastle over 1400m. Looks like she will handle the step up to 1600m. GREY SECRET (6) has place claims on her third to Celtic Sin at Hawkesbury. â– â– â– â– â– GAMP (2) raced greenly when runner-up to Hoku at Newcastle first-up. Will take improvement from the run. Was beaten a nose by O'Invincible on debut at Hawkesbury in December. MISS TRENTINO (5) started a $2 fav on debut here on Nov 23 where she ran along in front but tired late to finish fourth behind Majestuoso Phoenix. Was good winning her recent Canterbury trial by nearly four lengths. KOWLOON VICTOR (3) came from last when fourth at Kembla on debut then led when second to Golden Straand at Gosford. Bet: Gamp to win â– â– â– â– â– ROYAL COMMODORE (1) was good in his first campaign with a close second on debut followed by a Kensington win and a Hawkesbury third. Under a strong hold in his recent Hawkesbury trial. JAEX (4) has scored two of her three wins here including one of this trip. SCISSOR ME TIMBERS (3) is better than his last run. Has claims on his Goulburn win first-up. Bet: Royal Commodore to win â– â– â– â– â– RACE 4: Domeland Super Mdn Hcp 1350m CITY GOLD FIELD (1) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run at the 250m and got clear at the 150m when fourth at Gosford two starts ago. Battled away for third to Signor Tortoni at Gosford last start. SUPER ECLIPSE (9) battled when sixth on debut over 1250m at Canterbury on Jan 31 and was better second-up when fourth to Automne Tree over 1550m two weeks later. SASS (6) was a nice third to Tequisoda in her June 23 Canterbury trial. Bet: City Gold Field to win â– â– â– â– â– AGED CARE (3) pulled up with cardiac arrhythmia when ninth to Shropshire Lad at Scone first-up. Trialled well and bounced back with a win at Port Macquarie. Up to 1350m for the first time but looks like he will appreciate it. TANGO QUEEN (12) is closing in on a win. Was a head second to Miss Spacegirl then beaten less than a length at her next two at Kembla and Newcastle. POCKET EIGHTS (9) continues to race well into a long campaign won't be far away again. Bet: Aged Care to win â– â– â– â– â– RACE 6: Gosford Air Conditioning Mdn Hcp 1300m SAPLING (9) resumed with a fourth to Gilette over 1100m at Canterbury on May 28. Was a month between runs and stepped up to 1350m here where she led before being caught on the line by Champagne Hero. Can go one better. COOL DRINKS (2) is a first starter by Cool Aza Beel and a half-brother to Group 1 winner Shout The Bar. Has trialled well including a close second to Melanite in his Canterbury trial. BELLEVUE (1) is a debutant by Bivouac. Trialling well. Bet: Sapling to win â– â– â– â– â– MERCY ME (11) is a debutant by Hellbent. Made steady ground under a hold when second in her Beaumont trial. Led and responded when shaken up to win her Wyong trial from Raging Force. SEVEN DAYS (12) started at $31 on debut but ran a very encouraging fourth to Just Awesome beaten less than a length over 1100m at Gosford on June 19. Will take improvement from the experience. JUSTICE WARRIOR (2) deserves a win after placing in eight of his 11 starts. â– â– â– â– â– COOL LAD (7) is knocking on the door after placing in three of his four runs this campaign and wasn't far away in the other. Runner-up to French Marine at Newcastle then second to Diddle Dumpling here last start. O'INVINCIBLE (5) won both runs on her first campaign including one here over 1000m. Disappointed when sixth to Livin' Thing first-up on the Kensington but has trialled well since and can bounce back. FLYING RANI (8) has been kept fresh since her two length seventh to Are Ee Que at Kembla on May 31. Led and raced away to a four length win on her June 23 Canterbury trial.
