28th January, 2012
Otago - Wingatui Racecourse, Box 269, Mosgiel Tel - 03 489 6233 Email - orm@gallopsouth.co.nz
Southland - Riverton Racecourse, Box 2, Riverton Tel - 03 234 8614 Email - marketingsouthland@gallopsouth.co.nz
The home of thoroughbred racing in Otago and Southland
| Otago RC Wingatui |
4th Feb |
| Southland RC Ascot Park |
9th Feb |
| Southland RC Ascot Park |
18th Feb |
| Central Otago RC Omakau |
2nd Mar |
| Otago RC Cromwell |
4th Mar |
The Gallop South Summer Festival continues at Gore on Saturday, with the feature events being the first leg of the 3yo Triple Crown series and the Gore Cup.
Shane Kennedy has four runners entered in the $45,000 Gore Guineas. Bangalore Bullet (Doyle) has the top-weight, while Orabella (Webb) is in solid form, while Never Die and Champagne Again are last start winners. Semper Plus (Williams) is in winning form for John Parsons, while Gold Leaf (Shankar) has looked very good in his two starts for Shane Anderton. Kenny and Lisa Rae has a couple of chances with Uppland (Bothamley) and Fullavino (Mundy).
John Parsons has a good chance in the Gore Cup with Woodyeva (Mundy); afte winning the Waikouaiti Cup the 5yo chestnut was the unlucky in his last start at Omakau. Shane Anderton's Inferno (Shankar) ran a close second to Fellini at Omakau and will be the main danger again here. Sun Valley (Denby) is aiming for her fourth win in a row for Micheal Pitman, while the stablemate Borninthestates (Bullard) is continuing his buildup towards the Wellington Cup. The Pearler (Mosely) is expected to put in another honest effort for the Dennis Brothers - who also have the promising young stayer The Solitaire (Misbah) lining up.
Lisa Vaughan has two good chances in the R85 1200m; Petty Lane (Misbah) beat a good R85 field on this track before Christmas, and the top-weight Our Bee Jay will be ridden by Invercargill apprentice Charlotte Bellew. Outrageous Fortune (Shankar) is in winning form for Shane Kennedy, while Infallible (Bullard) also won a R75 on Boxing Day for Gay Robinson. The Jester (Mosely) has been unlucky in his two races since he won impressively at Ascot for the Dennis Bro's.
The R75 1355m is a good betting race; Jaggard (Salem) won a R65 at Omakau for Shaun McGarry, while Kimberly Courtney (Williams) is in good form for Brian Court. Last start winner Briga (Misbah) and The Boys (Direen) can both earn a cheque for Shane Anderton. Micheal Pitman has two good chances in the R75 1200m with Remembrance (Moore) and Benabar (Bullard).
Steve Anderton's The Glitzy One (Misbah) and Alpine Heights (Williams/Parsons) are the major players in the R75 2000m.
Ya Sea (Misbah) won on debut at Omakau and should be hard to beat again from the ace draw here in the R65 1200m.
A win chance in the Maiden 1200m is the locally trained Whiskey Reign (Bullard) who impressed on debut at Omakau for Ellis Winsloe. Chapel Star (Misbah) looks like a good each-way bet in the Maiden 1355m for Terry Kennedy.
The Thoroughbred Bonus Scheme (TBS) has announced the following bonus races for eligble horses in the Otago and Southland region through to January 2012.;
Packages have been announced for arguably the most important race day of the year - Dunedin Champions Day - Saturday, February 4.
The day will feature the best race of the year in the Otago/Southland region - the $75,000 Group 3 White Robe Lodge Handicap, as well as the Dunedin Gold Cup and the Dunedin Guineas.
Outstanding high quality public entertainment is being organised for both adults and children - the day will be one that you can not afford to miss.
An interesting addition to the offerings is the inugural singles marquee.
Jackpot Jason hit the jackpot on Race 9 at Gore in the weekend. Petty Lane got up to at odds of $7.10 for the win and $2.10 for the place. The return from Petty Lane meant a handsome dividend of $16.20 for every punters club ticket holder.
LOST AND FOUND AT ASCOT PARK:
LOST - 5 x Skegg's Oyster Fish Bins (please return these to Ascot Park if you accidentally took home)
Set of keys with green plastic holder, Jackets, Wedge Shoe
FOUND - Navy Blue Fleece, Sunglass Case, Camera, Wallet, Sports Jacket, Car keys, Westpac Eftpos Card
PLEASE CALL 03 217-9117 or email events@gallopsouth.co.nz
Please note there was an error in the December newsletter. The wording for the Summer Racing events was incorrect. It should say Interislander Summer Festival NOT NZRB Summer Series. Our apologies for this, the incorrect copy was sent out. Please see under newsletter the correct version.
Winners for Competitions at the Winton Cup meeting on Friday 18th November:
Members Binoculars Draw - Mr Hazlett
Magnolia Tree Lucky Dip - Maureen Hamilton
WINNER OF THE MO COMPETITION - Mr Bernie Forde (special mention to Sean Bellew who won "Best new growth")
To collect your winnings if you had left the course before the last race please post your Punters Club ticket to: PO Box 269, Mosgiel.
Trial dates for the Otago region have been released. Please click here to view the dates.
Christmas At The Races is back again this year so make sure you are the Star of your office by booking your Christmas Function at one of our three race meetings.
For information about any of our packages and the dates for our Christmas At The Races meetings follow this link.
OTAGO RACING CLUB
TRIALS POLICY MAY 2011
Trials Policy / Organised Jump Outs / Southland Visiting Horse Travel Assistance
Please find below a policy referring to the trials run at Wingatui. These have been passed as acceptable by the Otago RC and the Trainers Association and come into operation on June 1, 2011.
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