Otaktay okay to go at Shepparton
23-Jul-2008 05:32 PM NZT
Otaktay Okay To Go At SheppartonSmythes Creek trainer Emma Stewart could be excused for wondering what might have been with Otaktay when she looks at what Maffioso has achieved in his brief but brilliant career.The Peter Tonkin-trained star, last year's two-year-old colts and geldings Breeders Crown runner-up, counts two $100,000 Group 1 Vicbred Super Series finals wins among the 15 races he has won in 23 trips to the track.»»»

Top trotting mare Our Sunny Whiz, a winner of 18 of her 31 starts including this season's Group 1 Rowe Cup, is to be based in the South Island for most of the spring. »»»

This list is designed to provide horses who had tough trips, traffic trouble or looked impressive in their recent start. Always consider whether each horse is at a competitive level and if their price warrants a play before wagering in their next start. Horses which were listed the previous week and did not race will remain listed for a second week. »»»

Betfair is calling for harness racing exchanges to be staged on four Sundays in 2009 with no televised racing fixtures following the success of the first harness race at Kempton on 16 July.»»»

Sounding and owner Albert Kelly, Stratford won the Tuesday night (July 22) feature in 2:00 at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre. Ronald Matheson was in the bike for the victory. »»»