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Awapuni betting tips for Saturday, July 8, 2023

Awapuni race tips, best bets & quaddie picks | NZ Preview, July 8

Racing heads to Awapuni for a nine-race program and HorseBetting's Lance King presents his best bets and quaddie tips for the day.

Thoroughbred world mourns the passing of Sir Patrick Hogan

The thoroughbred world is mourning the death of Sir Patrick Hogan, who has passed away in Waikato Hospital after a period of ill health.

New Zealand Andrew Forsman moves training operations to Australia

Andrew Forsman has taken a significant step toward building on past successes in Australia with the announcement he will extend his training operation to a...

Spratt craving for injury-free season

Sam Spratt has already set a simple goal for the new racing season with a wish for a spring and summer of non-stop action. The...
Deerfield

Deerfield enjoying the benefits of Bambry water treadmill

If ever there was an ambassador for the benefits of the Bambry family’s water treadmill, then progressive sprinter Deerfield is it. We look at the...
Rondinella

Rondinella at in peak form ahead of Tancred Stakes bid

Rondinella is in "faultless condition" ahead of Saturday's Gr.1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) at Rosehill according to Roger James, who trains in partnership with Robert Wellwood.
Aretha

Baker-Forsman set to unleash two-pronged attack at Awapuni

Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will have a two-pronged attack in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on...

Kiwi mare out to emulate Silent Achiever

Roger James is no stranger to plundering Sydney's Group One races and is hoping to pull off another training coup with Rondinella in the Tancred...

Madison County poised for Tulloch Stakes

NZ trainer Murray Baker has revealed Kiwi galloper Madison County will run in the Tulloch Stakes after the gelding was scratched from his last race.
Yourdeel

Richards ready to unleash Yourdeel at Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes

Matamata trainer Jamie Richards said he has no reason not to give even-money favourite Yourdeel his chance to complete his set of domestic Group One...
Stephanos

Staphanos to take Group 1 talent to Nova Park

Group One performer Staphanos will join the stallion ranks of Novara Park Stud, just outside of Cambridge, in the new season. We look at what...
Madison County

Madison County returns to Rosehill for Tulloch Stakes assault

It will be take two for multiple Group One-winning three-year-old Madison County at Rosehill on Saturday when he lines-up in the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m).
Hunta Pence

Campbell confident ahead of duo’s black-type assignments

Hastings trainer Patrick Campbell will contest two black-type races at Awapuni on Saturday and he is hoping both Hunta Pence and Scandalo can put in...
Bavella

Noble hopes the weather behaves for Bavella’s Group One bid

Trainer Lance Noble is pleased with smart two-year-old Bavella heading into Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni and he is...
Cooksley

Jockey Grant Cooksley to train in NZ

Jockey Grant Cooksley is to begin training in partnership with Bruce Wallace in New Zealand but will continue to ride.
Verry Elleegant

Waller signals small changes for Verry Elleegant ahead of Rosehill

There will be no over-reaction from trainer Chris Waller to correct the unorthodox racing style of classy filly Verry Elleegant, but he is looking at...
Cooksley

Cooksley teams up with Bruce Wallace in NZ training partnership

Internationally-successful jockey Grant Cooksley is the latest addition to the New Zealand training ranks. Cooksley has been granted a trainers’ licence and begins a training...
Qiji Spirit

Tiley confident about Qiji Spirit ahead of group one at Awapuni

The predicted rain towards the end of this week has brought a smile to the face of Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley. The South Auckland horseman...
Aalaalune

McKay’s Lou Te Keeti poised to win the Lotto again

Lotto winner Lou Te Keeti could be poised to strike it lucky again this weekend with a first Group One prize on the racing stage....
ARDROSSAN

Stephen Marsh ready to have another crack at Sydney Autumn Carnival

Stephen Marsh’s focus on the rich Sydney Autumn Carnival will now switch to a feature sprint after having no joy last weekend with his staying...
Hugo The Boss

Bary’s Hugo The Boss look for seventh win at Tauherenikau

The John Bary-trained Hugo The Boss will be aiming to add a seventh win to his tally on Sunday when he lines-up in the LJ...
Nicoletta

Baker & Forman prime a trio of strong chances for Tauranga feature

Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will head into the Gr.2 Windsor Park Stud Japan NZ International Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga on Saturday armed...
Crown Prosecutor

Marsh to unleash dual-pronged NZ attack on Rosehill Guineas

Trainer Stephen Marsh will have a dual-pronged attack on Saturday’s Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m), with last start Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Crown Prosecutor...

NZ favourite for Origin jockeys series

New Zealand has been installed favourite to win the fourth annual State of Origin Jockeys Series at Doomben.
Ocean Emperor wins

The story behind Ocean Emperor’s Tauranga Stakes victory

A phone call from the National Racing Bureau in the early hours of Saturday morning delivered an unexpected reward for Cambridge jockey Lynsey Satherley. The...