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  • Weekend wrap: Hot start for Toeroek continues, Jolly treble, Crowther double

    Leading jockey Jake Toeroek continued his sizzling start to the 2022-23 racing season with a riding treble at Morphettville on Saturday.

    Jake Toeroek and the Richard and Chantelle Jolly stable claimed an early race to race double with Deepfloat Diva and Pudding before the lethal combination added a third victory to another big day at the office when Aviatress proved superior later in the day.

    Toeroek is currently enjoying his most successful calendar year of riding, Saturday successes taking his record to 68 winners for 2023.

    The Price Bloodstock pair of Deepfloat Diva, who would have been Hong Kong bound if he didn’t fail a vet test, and Aviatress maintaining their unbeaten records, Toeroek confident both horses will find their way into better races.

    “He’s a very smart horse,” Toeroek said of Deepfloat Diva.

    “I’d say he’ll probably go for a break now but when he comes back in, we’re looking at a pretty nice one,” he said.

    Likewise, the leading jockey said there is also plenty of upside with Aviatress who had no problems jumping from a midweek maiden to city success.

    “She’s a smart horse, I think she’s black type,” Toeroek added.

    “I’m just glad we get to keep these ones,” he said of the pair.

    Kayla Crowther had a riding double winning with Sir Kingsford before the talented Sghirippa scored an impressive win in the final race of the big 10-race card.

    “He switched off really well and when I popped him out, he had a really good turn of foot,” Crowther said.

    “I reckon he had so much more up his sleeve,” she said.

    Jason Holder also had a riding double with Lights Of Broadway and Victorian Anilla, while the Will Clarken and Niki O’Shea stable had a training double with Silent Surrente regaining winning form before Superior Sam scored impressively.

    DOM Tourneur and Justin Potter shared riding honours at Naracoorte on Sunday.

    Tourneur combined for a double with the Aaron Bain and Ned Taylor pair of Navy Gold and Midnight Mass while Potter claimed the bookends winning the opening race with Namadji and the last with Archway To Heaven for Scott Whittle.

  • Quality entries for The Pinnacles

    Star mare local mare Amelia’s Jewel headlines a quality list of nominations from around Australia for the upcoming Carnival in Western Australia – The Pinnacles.

    The leading stables on the eastern seaboard of Australia have all nominated horses for the rich five-meeting carnival in Western Australia. 

    The Pinnacles kicks off on November 18 with Champion Fillies Day and culminates on December 16 with Damien Oliver Gold Rush Day. 

    Western Australia’s three Group 1 races – the Railway Stakes (1600m), the Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) and the Northerly Stakes (1800m) will be held on three consecutive Saturday – November 25 through to December 9. 

    Connections of horses entered in The Pinnacles will chase $10.5 million in prizemoney. 

    Chris Waller has 26 horses entered across the feature races while other eastern seaboard stables with nominations include Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Annabel Neasham,Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman , Anthony and Sam Freedman and Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr. 

    Inaugural Quokka winning trainer Bjorn Baker, has entered his Quokka victor Overpass in the Winterbottom Stakes while runner-up, Amelia’s Jewel heads the local entry for that race along with the Damien Oliver Gold Rush. 

    A total of 94 horses have been entered for the Railway Stakes, headlined by multiple Group 1 winner Zaaki, prepared by Neasham who has also entered My Oberon. 

    Chris Waller has entered 13 horses for the race, headed by Atishu, Osipenko and Kovalica while Australian Cup winner Cascadian, a previous Perth visitor for Godolphin, is among entries. 

    Former WA-based trainer Lindsey Smith has entered Tuvalu for a return to his previous hometown. 

    Among the 68 nominations for the Winterbottom Stakes includes Asfoora, last week’s Schillaci Stakes winner at Caulfield, Espiona for the Waller stable and I Am Me, a winner of six of her last eight starts for Maher and Eustace. 

    There are 106 nominations for the Northerly Stakes including last year’s Railway Stakes winner Trix Of The Trade for local trainer Colin Webster while Waller has entered Rediener and Moody and Coleman have three entries, including Stakes winner Pounding. 

    Local gallopers Red Can Man, Resortman, Startrade, Snowdome and My Bella Mae join Amelia’s Jewel among the 104 nominations for the Damien Oliver Gold Rush that also sees Nugget, a Cox Plate entrant for Maher and Eustace among nominations. 

    Perth Racing chief executive James Oldring is delighted with the quality of nominations for The Pinnacles. 

    “We have worked extremely hard to present The Pinnacles as an Australian racing carnival, not just a West Australian feature and the calibre of horses and trainers that have nominated for our carnival highlights are a testament to our progress in that regard,” Oldring said. 

    “It’s so important for the standing of our carnival, particularly our Group 1 events, to attract the best horses, trainers and jockeys in Australia. 

    “We look forward to extending a very warm welcome to everyone that travels from the east coast to take on the best of our home team, who will no doubt be all out to ensure that the bulk of the prize money, and the bragging rights, stay right here in Perth.” 

  • First of the Spring Cups will be a big Caulfield Cup Day

    Always a great race for every Spring is the Caulfield Cup and 2023 looks no different.

    Will the G1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) go to the locals with the likes of Soulcombe ($5), Gold Trip ($6) and Montefilia ($13) big hopes or will it be those coming from overseas?

    West Wind Blows ($6), Breakup ($9) and Okita Soushi ($21) could be massive hopes with their international connections.

    Nominations were extended for the G3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) as Derby credentials are on the line. Riff Rocket ($1.70) will naturally be heavily featured but strong stables also run with Gold Bullion ($6) and To Be Frank ($15).

    It’s the same situation for the fillies in the G3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m). Tropical Squall ($2.10) brings in G1 form but Autumn Angel ($4.20) now comes out of a strong form race.

    Another race where more entries are a chance is in the G2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m). Lofty Strike ($3.50) is the best horse in it as he resumes from a spell.

    The G2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m) is generally a great pointer to the Empire Rose and good mares are entered like Madame Pommery, Nunthorpe and Skew Wiff.

    With the change in the programming, the G2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m) is now on Cup day and we see new blood here like Coeur Volante and Zourion coming from the Moonee Valley race.

    Other features on the day include the Listed Gothic Stakes (1200m) for the 3yos and the G3 Moonga Stakes (1400m) for the older sprinters.

  • World Pool will be in operation for the first time on The Everest Day (Randwick, Australia) this Saturday.

    The HKJC will host 9 out of 10 races from the card.

    The World Pool bet-types offered are Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place (Swinger), Tierce (Trifecta).

    Note that not every partner is taking all these bet-types as you can see on the World Pool micro-site – worldpool.hkjc.com.

    You may also find the below race details there, as well as latest news and some other educational contents like World Pool background, history and other turnover numbers.

    Australian Spring Carnival mini site has been launched as well, with introduction and feature articles on all the simulcast meetings in Australia from October to November – English version 英文版 / Chinese version 中文版

    Besides, as one of the official betting partners, we have the naming rights for one race – please refer the one highlighted in orange in below table:

    The Everest Day (珠穆朗瑪峰錦標賽馬日) 
    Sat 14th October 2023 
    Randwick (蘭域)
    Local TimeHK TimeIntervalRace NameDistanceStatusSurface
    13:0510:05–World Pool Handicap (全球匯合彩池讓賽)1400–Turf (草地)
    13:4010:4035mReginald Allen Quality (雷根雅倫讓賽)1400LTurf (草地)
    14:1511:1535mGloaming Stakes (高明錦標)1800G3Turf (草地)
    14:5011:5035mThe Kosciuszko (科斯高山錦標)1200–Turf (草地)
    15:2512:2535mSydney Stakes (悉尼錦標)1200G3Turf (草地)
    16:1513:1550mThe Everest (珠穆朗瑪峰錦標)1200–Turf (草地)
    16:5013:5035mSilver Eagle (銀鷹錦標)1300–Turf (草地)
    17:3514:3545mKing Charles III Stakes (英皇查理斯三世錦標)1600G1Turf (草地)
    18:1015:1035mAngst Stakes (熱望錦標)1600G3Turf (草地)

    Other useful sites and information:

    World Pool mini site – English version 英文版 / Chinese version 中文版

    Moment of the Day/Year 2023 – Link

    For more latest news as well as live information, please visit our official World Pool twitter handle.

    Please feel free to promote on your platforms!

    Next World Pool day after the Everest will be on 21 Oct, which consists of races in both Australia (Caulfield Cup Day) and UK (British Champions Day).

  • Exploring the Exciting Racing Bet Types in Australia

    Australia, with its rich racing heritage, offers an exhilarating array of racing events throughout the year. For both seasoned punters and newcomers to the thrilling world of horse racing, understanding the different bet types is essential to maximize enjoyment and potential winnings. In this blog post, we will delve into the various racing bet types in Australia, shedding light on their unique characteristics and strategies.

    Win Bet: The most straightforward and popular type of bet is the Win bet. Here, you select a single horse to win the race. If your chosen horse crosses the finish line first, you secure a payout based on the horse’s odds.

    Place Bet: A Place bet is ideal for bettors seeking a more conservative approach. In this bet type, you choose a horse that you believe will finish in the top two or three positions, depending on the number of runners. While the payout is generally smaller than a Win bet, the chances of winning increase significantly.

    Each-Way Bet: Combining the Win and Place bets, an Each-Way bet provides an opportunity to win even if your chosen horse finishes in the top few positions. It consists of two equal wagers: one for the Win and another for the Place. If your horse wins, you collect both payouts; otherwise, the Place bet can still yield a return.

    Quinella: A Quinella bet involves selecting two horses to finish first and second in any order. As long as your chosen horses occupy the top two positions, regardless of the order, you secure a payout. This bet type offers flexibility and enhances the excitement of watching the race unfold.

    Exacta: Similar to the Quinella, the Exacta bet requires you to predict the first two horses to finish the race. However, in an Exacta, you must accurately forecast the exact finishing order of the horses. This bet offers higher payouts due to its increased level of difficulty.

    Trifecta: For those seeking an even greater challenge, the Trifecta bet involves selecting the first three horses to finish the race in the precise order. This type of bet requires meticulous analysis and offers substantial payouts for successful predictions.

    First Four: As the name suggests, a First Four bet demands selecting the first four horses to finish the race in the correct order. It represents a challenging bet type, often leading to sizable dividends for punters who make accurate predictions.

    Daily Double: The Daily Double bet requires selecting the winners of two consecutive races. Punters must correctly choose the winning horse in both races to secure a payout. This bet type can offer impressive returns, especially if the selected horses have higher odds.

    Quaddie: Also known as the Quadrella or Pick 4, the Quaddie bet challenges bettors to pick the winners of four predetermined races on a particular race card. It demands skillful analysis and strategic planning, as the correct selection of all four winners is required to win a share of the Quaddie pool.

    Australia’s vibrant racing scene offers a plethora of bet types to cater to every level of punter. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a Win or Place bet, the thrill of predicting exact finishing orders in Exactas or Trifectas, or the strategic challenge of Quaddies and First Fours, there is an option to suit your preferences. Understanding the characteristics of each bet type and developing a sound strategy can enhance your enjoyment of Australian racing while increasing your chances of securing rewarding payouts. So, dive into the thrilling world of racing bets and let the excitement begin!