Palmetto toughs it out to win the 2025 Canberra Cup
Palmetto delivered a tough front-running win in the 2025 Canberra Cup, holding off a fast-finishing Matusalem to claim the Listed feature.
Tag: 'John Sargent'
Emotional Gold Eldorado win for Deekay’s connections
John Allen guided Deekay to victory in the Echuca Gold Eldorado, edging out Shesallshenanigans in a gripping duel to claim the 1200m feature.
Powers Of Opal targets autumn rematch with Treasurethe Moment
John Sargent aims for a rematch with Treasurethe Moment in the autumn, with Powers Of Opal set for a campaign centred on the Vinery and...
Wyong races free betting tips & quaddie | Tuesday, 31/12/24
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free betting preview and quaddie tips for the seven-race card at Wyong on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Casual Connection Queensland bound
The John Sargent-trained Casual Connection has likely earned a trip to Queensland following a hard-fought victory at Randwick on Saturday.
Rawiller remains unbeaten with Toesonthenose
Leading Sydney jockey Nash Rawiller is forming a potent partnership with New Zealand-bred gelding Toesonthenose, who scored a comfortable win at Rosehill.
Toesonthenose bounces back with Newcastle success
The John Sargent-trained Toesonthenose scored the fifth victory of his career when running out a strong winner at the Newcastle feature meeting on Saturday.
VRC Oaks 2023 betting tips & preview | Thursday, November 9
The Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) is the headline act at Flemington on Thursday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and tips here.
Sargent chasing further Wakeful success with Harlow Mist
Trainer John Sargeant has a strong contender in Saturday afternoon's Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) at Flemington in Harlow Mist.
Harlow Mist impresses in VRC Oaks audition
John Sargent unveiled a live VRC Oaks chance when Harlow Mist scored a strong victory in the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday.
Palmetto powers to Coast success
Palmetto had to wait seven starts for his first win in Australia, but the second came much more quickly – and in a race worth...
Gin Martini claims Group Three
Smart four-year-old mare Gin Martini claimed a deserved Group Three victory when successful in the Epona Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill on Saturday. The New Zealand-bred...
Bastida lands Jericho Cup for Kiwi connections
There were scenes of joy at Warrnambool as the John Sargent-trained galloper Bastida claimed the $288,000 Jericho Cup (4652m) on Sunday in front of enthusiastic...
Gin Martini triumphs for father of the bride
Trainer John Sargent had a good reason not to be trackside on Saturday to saddle smart staying mare Gin Martini. While the four-year-old mare notched...
Perfect ride for Perfect Thought to win the Carbine Club Stakes
Perfect Thought has run away with the Carbine Club Stakes in the first race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, giving Craig Williams and John Sargent...
Dazzling filly Oaks bound
Beaufort Downs may be one of the youngest thoroughbred nurseries in New Zealand, but they are already starting to leave their mark on the Australasian...
Early spring success for improving Pink Ivory
Trainer John Sargent thought enough of Pink Ivory to take two shots at Group One glory as an autumn three-year-old, but an impressive come-from-behind win...
Wednesday’s Kensington best bets & quaddie | 10/8/2022
We are starting to see a few good horses return ahead of the spring, and Wednesday's seven-race program on the Kensington track at Randwick is...
Scone racing tips & quaddie selections | Monday, 25/7/2022
Racing heads to Scone on Monday afternoon for seven races. HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets, value bet and...
Sargent sets return date for promising Perfect Thought
John Sargent is looking forward to what lies ahead with promising maiden galloper Perfect Thought after an encouraging trial at Hawkesbury on Monday.
Four Moves Ahead in good shape for Light Fingers Stakes
One of the most competitive editions of the Light Fingers Stakes is set to be run at Royal Randwick on February 12, but trainer John...
Didham continues proud family legacy
As a member of one of racing’s best-known families, Awapuni horseman Peter Didham is hardly a surprise package in the country’s training ranks. Only weeks...
Brandenburg seeking redemption in Q22
All the word is on Zaaki ahead of Saturday’s Group 2 Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm, but Randwick trainer John Sargent is keen to upset...
Sargent hoping to toast Group One success at Randwick
Promising filly Gin Martini was purchased at Karaka as an Oaks prospect, but she has quickly found herself tackling elite-level targets as a juvenile. The...
Sargent filly out to Land Oaks berth
Connections of Oaks hopeful Land Ahoy have put their faith in Alysha Collett to partner the filly in her first stakes test at Randwick.