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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Race-by-race preview and tips for Taree on Thursday
Track Heavy 9 & Rail True. RACE 1 6. Crazy Mikki is a tough home track mare who has done everything but win in a long prep. Has beaten all but the winner in his last three at this track on wet ground, despite twice being forced to do early work from wide draws. Well-placed here from a softer trailing barrier, and she's been given a 23 day freshen-up between runs. Has only missed a place once in six runs on either soft or heavy ratings. 1. Bobby is King is banging on the door third-up after being beaten under a length in two runs back, and has a sound record on rain-affected ground. If he gets across from the wide draw okay, will be right in the finish. 3. Enzoni can improve into his fourth start coming back in distance and 23 days between runs. Watch the betting on 1 0. Mars Landing, an improving two-year-old getting back on to his preferred surface at third start, while 9. The Simple Life also comes back in trip off that same let-up, and can add value into exotic bets. RACE 2 6. Purple Haze is an improving four-year-old bred to thrive in this sort of ground. Much better placed here, dropping back to a far weaker race from a provincial Super Maiden a week ago. 3. Jakubik can improve sharply at his second start back in a weaker company. 5. Montgolfier peaks third-up over more ground, while 1. Dundee Tales draw inside and heads the rest. RACE 3 6. Heart Of Platinum is ready to break through fifth-up off a short break, with blinkers going on. Has run home okay at his last couple in heavy ground, and gets a nice little weight drop in what is a thinner race. 7. Temple Bells is a locally trained improver who hasn't missed a place in four runs this prep, and right at home in heavy going. 1. Dark Stratum is hard fit, and hasn't been far away in his last three, although a query from the wide barrier in this going. 4. Gallant Rush can improve third-up with a key gear change, so too 8. Calamaris who drops back from tougher provincial level, with winkers being added.
The Age
6 days ago
- General
- The Age
Race-by-race preview and tips for Taree on Thursday
Track Heavy 9 & Rail True. RACE 1 6. Crazy Mikki is a tough home track mare who has done everything but win in a long prep. Has beaten all but the winner in his last three at this track on wet ground, despite twice being forced to do early work from wide draws. Well-placed here from a softer trailing barrier, and she's been given a 23 day freshen-up between runs. Has only missed a place once in six runs on either soft or heavy ratings. 1. Bobby is King is banging on the door third-up after being beaten under a length in two runs back, and has a sound record on rain-affected ground. If he gets across from the wide draw okay, will be right in the finish. 3. Enzoni can improve into his fourth start coming back in distance and 23 days between runs. Watch the betting on 1 0. Mars Landing, an improving two-year-old getting back on to his preferred surface at third start, while 9. The Simple Life also comes back in trip off that same let-up, and can add value into exotic bets. RACE 2 6. Purple Haze is an improving four-year-old bred to thrive in this sort of ground. Much better placed here, dropping back to a far weaker race from a provincial Super Maiden a week ago. 3. Jakubik can improve sharply at his second start back in a weaker company. 5. Montgolfier peaks third-up over more ground, while 1. Dundee Tales draw inside and heads the rest. RACE 3 6. Heart Of Platinum is ready to break through fifth-up off a short break, with blinkers going on. Has run home okay at his last couple in heavy ground, and gets a nice little weight drop in what is a thinner race. 7. Temple Bells is a locally trained improver who hasn't missed a place in four runs this prep, and right at home in heavy going. 1. Dark Stratum is hard fit, and hasn't been far away in his last three, although a query from the wide barrier in this going. 4. Gallant Rush can improve third-up with a key gear change, so too 8. Calamaris who drops back from tougher provincial level, with winkers being added.
Courier-Mail
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Kembla preview: Monte Veebee ready to crack it for his first win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainers Robert and Luke Price are banking on a step back up in trip on his home track can end a frustrating run of minor placings and see Monte Veebee break through for his first win. The Prices were pleased with his first-up run when a half-length second behind Fleeting Spirit over 1300m on the Kensington before dropping his back to 1175m to chase a $100,000 Inglis Bonus in a Super Maiden at Albury on April 17. For the fifth time in his eight-start career, Monte Veebee finished second when beaten a length-and-a-half by Dubai Darling. Two of his second placings have been behind subsequent stakes winners Media World in the Clarendon at Hawkesbury 12 months ago and to El Castello at Warwick Farm last spring. He gets his chance to break through in the Midway Maiden Plate (1400m) from barrier 2. 'He is more a 1400m and 1500m horse so back to that trip here will suit him,' said Robert Price. 'He's well placed from a nice draw this weekend,' he said. 'We have tinkered with the gear. We had blinkers on him and t hey didn't really work so we have put the winkers on him now. 'There's nothing wrong with the way the horse is going. He is looking great. 'He should be in the winners' circle if things go right.' The stable also has Glitterscript in the same race and want to see the filly step up to the form that saw her place in town 12 months ago. 'She is running out of chances but things haven't been going right for her this preparation,' he said. 'She is a mare who squats down a bit in the gates. 'If she begins and gets a nice run in transit, she can run a cheeky race.' Invade And Conquer scored a dominant win over the Kembla 1400m three starts back and Price when ridden by apprentice Millie Fitzgerald. He then carried 59kg when eighth at Hawkesbury over 1400m and fourth at Kembla over 1300m at his last two runs. They have called on new Kembla apprentice Holly Durnan to claim 3kg in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1400m) to bring his weight down to 55.5kg. 'He likes to be the dominate one in the run. He gets to that one speed and keep going,' he said. 'Back to the 1400m suits better and he may even be looking for a mile now if we can find one. 'He is going well and will be somewhere in the finish.' Also in the race, they saddle up Miss Hvar who cased a boilover when she won on debut at Kembla on April 19 at $51. 'That was a pleasant surprise,' he said. 'It's always hard stepping up from a maiden win into benchmark grade but she has done nothing wrong. 'She would have to be some sort of chance.' Their first runner of the day is Noble Ruby who is also another knocking on the door for a maiden win. The three-year-old filly has placed in three of her four starts this preparation, the latest a long neck second to Master Patrick at Wagga on May 1. 'She is certainly is knocking on the door but she is stepping back up to provincial grade. 'She has drawn nice and we still have a soft track. Hopefully we don't get any more rain. 'Barrier three is a nice draw for her. She races on speed in the first four or five and should get to ground in the middle of the track.'
Herald Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Kembla preview: Monte Veebee ready to crack it for his first win
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainers Robert and Luke Price are banking on a step back up in trip on his home track can end a frustrating run of minor placings and see Monte Veebee break through for his first win. The Prices were pleased with his first-up run when a half-length second behind Fleeting Spirit over 1300m on the Kensington before dropping his back to 1175m to chase a $100,000 Inglis Bonus in a Super Maiden at Albury on April 17. For the fifth time in his eight-start career, Monte Veebee finished second when beaten a length-and-a-half by Dubai Darling. Two of his second placings have been behind subsequent stakes winners Media World in the Clarendon at Hawkesbury 12 months ago and to El Castello at Warwick Farm last spring. He gets his chance to break through in the Midway Maiden Plate (1400m) from barrier 2. 'He is more a 1400m and 1500m horse so back to that trip here will suit him,' said Robert Price. 'He's well placed from a nice draw this weekend,' he said. 'We have tinkered with the gear. We had blinkers on him and t hey didn't really work so we have put the winkers on him now. 'There's nothing wrong with the way the horse is going. He is looking great. 'He should be in the winners' circle if things go right.' The stable also has Glitterscript in the same race and want to see the filly step up to the form that saw her place in town 12 months ago. 'She is running out of chances but things haven't been going right for her this preparation,' he said. 'She is a mare who squats down a bit in the gates. 'If she begins and gets a nice run in transit, she can run a cheeky race.' Invade And Conquer scored a dominant win over the Kembla 1400m three starts back and Price when ridden by apprentice Millie Fitzgerald. He then carried 59kg when eighth at Hawkesbury over 1400m and fourth at Kembla over 1300m at his last two runs. They have called on new Kembla apprentice Holly Durnan to claim 3kg in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1400m) to bring his weight down to 55.5kg. 'He likes to be the dominate one in the run. He gets to that one speed and keep going,' he said. 'Back to the 1400m suits better and he may even be looking for a mile now if we can find one. 'He is going well and will be somewhere in the finish.' Also in the race, they saddle up Miss Hvar who cased a boilover when she won on debut at Kembla on April 19 at $51. 'That was a pleasant surprise,' he said. 'It's always hard stepping up from a maiden win into benchmark grade but she has done nothing wrong. 'She would have to be some sort of chance.' Their first runner of the day is Noble Ruby who is also another knocking on the door for a maiden win. The three-year-old filly has placed in three of her four starts this preparation, the latest a long neck second to Master Patrick at Wagga on May 1. 'She is certainly is knocking on the door but she is stepping back up to provincial grade. 'She has drawn nice and we still have a soft track. Hopefully we don't get any more rain. 'Barrier three is a nice draw for her. She races on speed in the first four or five and should get to ground in the middle of the track.'
Mercury
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Mercury
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, April 26, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle and best bets for Grafton on Saturday. BEST BET Race 6 No. 2: Hell To Pay Very consistent gelding and can return with a win. NEXT BEST Race 4 No. 1: Kikoira Returns from a lengthy break as a gelding. Trials have been good. VALUE BET Race 5 No. 4: Bohemian Art Three-year-old filly on debut who has trialled very well. QUADDIE Race 5: 1, 3, 4 Race 6: 2, 3, 5 Race 7: 2, 15 Race 8: 4, 8, 13 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW Keagan Latham has a strong book of rides and will be popular in the TAB Jockey Challenge. GRAFTON BEST BET Race 7 No. 11: Monte Tiana Back from a let-up after a nice Super Maiden win. INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: TOOHEYS MIDWAY MDN 900m SOSUEME (4) led on debut at Hawkesbury when runner-up to Gandalf with a big gap back to third. Nothing went second-up when four and five-wide throughout and pulling up lame when eighth to Matima at Hawkesbury. Drawn well and can bounce back. NAMI'S JEWEL (7) was run down late by Midnight Gambler when resuming here before a head second to Power Smash at Goulburn. Will be prominent again. HARLEX (3) has ben very good winning both trials this time in. Bet: SOSUEME each-way RACE 2: JETS IN BUSINESS MDN PLATE 1250m BEADMAN (4) settled back three-wide with cover and was widest on the bend but closed off well when a long head second to stablemate Akaysha on debut at Kembla. Will be better for the run, has drawn well and winkers go on. SWAG (9) sat midfield and was doing his best over the final 100m when second to Rainbow Glow over 1000m on debut at Canberra on Dec 27. Should appreciate the 1250m for his return. VIVA MAURICIO (10) is a first starter by Maurice. Went to the line under a hold in both trials. Bet: BEADMAN to win RACE 3: BERNIE CALLINAN 80YR CLASSIC SUPER MDN 1500m BUCKENARA (1) improved in each of his three runs in his first campaign starting with a fifth over 1300m and ending with a third to Altair I Am at Randwick over 1600m. Was held up until near the 200m then closed well when fourth in his Apr 14 Randwick trial. ELIVINA (7) defied her $41 starting price when a two length third to Tact on debut at Kembla. Will make her presence felt again. TAWFIQ TOM (4) resumed with a third behind Kobaytera over 1210m at Port Macquarie followed by a half-length second there to Foo Fighter. Bet: BUCKENARA to win RACE 4: SLATTERY AUCTIONS MDN HCP 1300m KIKOIRA (1) was given a long break and was gelded after his debut sixth to Axius at Canterbury last August. Closed strongly under a hold when fourth in his first Warwick Farm trial the given a little shake when in restricted room in his second trial. DUNDEEL FLYER (9) trialled nicely when second to Telling at Rosehill. Started favourite on debut at Goulburn when third to Deep Emotion after racing outside the leader. Will be improved by the run. NAVY BUOY (3) was resuming when he lead and finished second in that same race. Bet: KIKOIRA to win RACE 5: DAILEY FAMILY FUNERALS PROVINCIAL MDN HCP 1300m BOHEMIAN ART (4) is a debutant by Deep Field from the family of Redoute's Choice. Closed smartly for a head second to Impressionism in their 1000m Beaumont trial. Expect a bold showing first-up. IMPRESSIONISM (1) kicked up to lead before finishing fourth on the tricky Quirindi track on debut before a second at Armidale and a second at Tamworth in his first campaign. Has had three trials back and led all-the-way in is latest on the Beaumont. TILLSTROM (3) is first starter by Vancouver. Was a head second to Sisu Spirit in his Mar 25 Hawkesbury trial. Bet: BOHEMIAN ART each-way RACE 6: PROFESSOR PLUMB HCP (C1) 1300m HELL TO PAY (2) has only missed a place once in seven starts when tenth behind Bosustow in the Magic Millions Guineas in January. Placed each of his three runs here. Closed strongly for fourth in his Randwick trial. TRUE AMOR (5) was good winning his maiden at Kembla last November. Unplaced his other four starts but ran some nice races in them. Won both recent trials including one from Headwall at Randwick. BRUTAL BOWLER (3) drops in grade from his sixth to Mogul Monarch on the Kensington. Bet: HELL TO PAY to win RACE 7: PETER EVANS SOLICITORS (BM64) 1400m STRAWBERRY IMPACT (7) settled last before coming with a booming run between horses to score by over three lengths and was under a grip at Kembla last start. Can make it back-to-back wins. YABBY PUMP (2) returned from a lengthy break win at Hawkesbury before jumping sharply in class when last at Eagle Farm. Back to his right grade. OWEN COUNTY (1) ended last campaign with back-to-back wins at Gosford and Hawkesbury. Resumes for a new stable and trials have good. Bet: STRAWBERRY IMPACT to win RACE 8: TAB APP (BM64) 1870m KENMARE BAY (4) is knocking on the door after placing second at all three runs this campaign. Was a long head off Oakfield Prince at Wyong two starts back before finish a long neck behind Tenniel over 1890m here. ECLAIR AWESOME (13) is shooting for a hat-trick after nice wins at Albury over 1400m and Gosford over 1600m. Steps up to 1870m for the first time. ECLAIR ENCORE (8) returned with a handy third to Amreekiyah over 1400m here before a second to Bella Kathleen. Bet: KENMARE BAY to win
