[close]

With contacts from around the world, Racing and Sports provides something no other website can - information and form prior to a race with news and views after a race. This is both written, audio and visual. As a result, our appeal is unmatched.

As the most sought after tool for your international racing and punting needs, Racing and Sports has dedicated coverage in various sections to help you navigate the global sport.

We have Singapore/Malaysia, UK/Ireland/Europe, Hong Kong/Macau, South Africa, Japan, USA plus other international jurisdictions.

Stick with Racing and Sports for everything you need to know in the racing game.

New Zealand

Enrico cascades home to snare Wairere Falls

Central Districts gelding Enrico was rewarded for his consistency when taking home a big winner’s cheque following his victory in Saturday’s $350,000 Comag Wairere Falls (1500m) at Matamata.

ENRICO winning the COMAG WAIRERE FALLS CLASSIC
ENRICO winning the COMAG WAIRERE FALLS CLASSIC Picture: Race Images Photo

The Levin galloper trekked north to tackle the lucrative feature following a rich run of form for trainer Ilone Kelly, which included three stakes placings in his previous four starts, including the Gr.3 Taranaki Cup (1800m), Gr.3 Phar Lap Trophy (1600m), and Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m).

Despite his recent performances, he was unwanted by punters on his northern venture, drifting out to a 23-1 outsider, but that didn't deter his regular jockey Madan Singh, who was full of confidence in his charge, and he was intent on making his 53.5kg impost.

"I was definitely a little bit confident, but 53.5kg is a bit hard for me," Singh said. "But I knew he was a good chance and she (Kelly) has always been a big supporter of mine, so that's why I made 53 to ride this horse."

Singh was positive on Enrico  from the jump, entering an early speed duel with Leroy Brown and Vegas Queen, but he elected to ease his charge back to settle in the trail for a softer trip.

The pair continued to stalk pacemaker Leroy Brown, and while he kicked clear by two-lengths at the top of the straight, Singh didn't panic, knowing his charge was capable of making up the deficit. And he did just that, reeling in Leroy Brown in the concluding stages to nab him at the line to win by a head.

Singh was rapt to get the result for Kelly and breakthrough for an elusive win following a series of placings.

""It was very good," Singh said. "He is a nice horse who is always knocking on the door, and he always has wide draws.

"We got a nice enough draw (6) and got a nice run and when I asked he gave me a really good response."

Enrico, who was co-bred and is part-owned by respected Horowhenua horsewoman Syliva Kay, has now won seven and placed in nine of his 33 starts to date, with more than $420,000 in earnings.
Racing and Sports
Check out the latest South African News