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The Australian
5 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NSW jockey 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.' 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. '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.' 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). Another drought broken! Misterkipchoge wins his second race, 513 days after his first! Chris Waller take a bow 🙇🙇 @cwallerracing @jeanvovermeire — 7HorseRacing ðŸ�Ž (@7horseracing) June 28, 2025 '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.'
News.com.au
02-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, May 3, 2025
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis at Newcastle 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 BEST BET Race 6 No. 3: TAPA KICK Very consistent gelding who has only missed a place once. Can return with a win. NEXT BEST Race 2 No. 1: APOLLO RIDGE Good in first campaign. Narrowly beaten first-up and can go one better. VALUE BET Race 3 No. 6: MAID OF MOOLAH Was doing her best work late in both run and extra trip suits. BEST EXOTIC Quinella Race 4: 4, 8 QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 3, 7 Race 6: 3, 12, 13 Race 7: 4, 5, 7, 9 Race 8: 1, 2, 3, 6 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Jean Van Overmeire has a good book of rides and will be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. Jean Van Overmeire looks a good chance in the Jockey Challenge. Picture: Getty Images INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: SUPAGAS MDN PLATE 1890m TEMPRANILLO (12) battled away when fifth to Meridiana on debut over 1400m on the Kensington before a second to Sisu Spirit here over 1500m. On pedigree, she will relish the step up in trip. DWAYNE (3) placed at his first two starts at Kembla and Gosford over 1500m and 1600m before a two length fifth to Sacro Catino in a Warwick Farm Super Maiden as an odds-on fav. Back to provincial grade and blinkers come off. GOLDEN SMILE (10) is knocking on the door. Has placed on heavy ground. Bet: Tempranillo to win RACE 2: BOTTLEMART MDN PLATE 1250m APOLLO RIDGE (1) ran well in his first campaign including back-to-back third placings at Hawkesbury. Kicked off this preparation with a neck second to Tiberius when resuming over 1000m at Wyong. CHIBA (3) was runner-up to Tuned over 1200m here at his second start before a sixth to Snitzanova on the Kensington. Resumed in that same Wyong race when fourth to Tiberius. RUSTEMO (10) debuted with a length fourth to Gobi Desert in the Max Less here last November. Held in the straight when fourth to Matima at Hawkesbury when resuming. Bet: Apollo Ridge to win RACE 3: AUSURE HOSPITALITY MDN PLATE 1250m MAID OF MOOLAH (6) debuted with a handy neck second to Nymphadora in an 1100m Hawkesbury Super Maiden on April 5. Tracked the leader and bumped by eventual winner Silver Wedding when fourth at Canterbury second-up. BLUE WILLOW (2) when back to last from the outside gate and was doing her best work late when third to Rose Of Dubai here on debut. SKETCH (12) settled last of nine on the fence and made steady ground in the straight when a two length seventh to Perle De Chocolat at Warwick Farm on debut. Bet: Maid Of Moolah each-way RACE 4: IMPACT BUILDING MIDWAY (BM64) 1890m NOVEMBER FALLS (4) made a wide run from the 600m and was claimed in the final 100m by Magicon who had the cart-up at Kembla last start. Gets an ideal run from gate 1 and can go one better. ROCKBARTON ANGEL (8) scored back-to-back barnstorming wins at Quirindi on a good track and Newcastle on the heavy before a sixth to Otium at Scone. Back on his home track will be strong late. PERFECT JUSTICE (5) has a win and three placings from his last five starts and won't be far away again. Bet: November Falls to win RACE 5: THE TOOHEYS NEW PLATE SUPER MDN HCP 1500m THE BEAST (1) was good in his first campaign with four placings including a second at Hawkesbury over 1600m and a third at Canterbury over 1900m. Handy third in his recent trial at Warwick Farm trial. STAR PREDICTION (3) was a handy second on debut at Port Macquarie and raced keenly when last to Reducio at Wyong. Boxed on for third to Mia Ballerina at Canterbury last start. BACKWARD GLANCE (7) jumped from 1000m to 1400m on the heavy when third to Caltsar here last start. Bet: The Beast to win RACE 6: BIDFOOD NEWCASTLE (BM64) 1500m TAPA KICK (3) missed a place for the first time in his career when fourth behind Hurstville Zagreb at Canterbury on Feb 28 after blundering at the start and was given a let-up. Was an 1800m Highway winner before that. Is a winner at this trip. SCHOLL DEEP (13) has placed third at two of her last three starts and didn't have a lot of luck when seventh here two starts back. Is a winner on the heavy here. MISS SPACEGIRL (12) was just nosed out two starts ago. A win isn't far away. Bet: Tapa Kick to win RACE 7: PITCHER PARTNERS NEWCASTLE & HUNTER PROVINCIAL (BM68) 1250m LOS PADRES (4) went back from a wide gate and came with a strong run down the outside score in a tight finish when resuming over 1200m at Kembla. Drawn to settle closer and is a second-up winner. SHEHASATTITUDE (5) had difficulty getting a clear run in the straight when second last behind the progressive Candlewick at Warwick Farm first-up from a long spell. Beat Know Thyself at Canterbury to end last preparation and is two from two at the track. FIRST PERSON (9) drop sin grade from here fifth to Lonhro's Queen. Bet: Los Padres each-way RACE 8: MCCAIN SURECRISP HCP (C1) 1300m REDUCIO (6) led all-the-way for a handy Super Maiden win from Satin Sparkle over 1200m at Wyong. Settled midfield when third to Bonjour Madame in the Bm64 at the same track. Drops back to a Class 1 here. GORBACHEV (3) also scored a first-up Super Maiden win when a nose winner from Alpine Ski at Gosford. Beaten a length when sixth to Puerto Banus at Wyong. TASORAAY (2) was good in his first preparation with placings at Doomben and on the Kensington before breaking through with a length win on the Beaumont. Wide gate the query. Bet: Reducio each-way
