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24.01.2022 Beraht wins Cairns 15/11/2020 Beraht found the going much more favourable this time around and shot away to win in good fashion. Jockey Wiggins had it under control from early on and when he asked Beraht to go, he responded. Trainers: Janel & Ronnie Ryan Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Ownership: C A Jorgensen
24.01.2022 Mackay 27/01/2021 Lassiter’s Lode, Helmaz and Ibini make the journey to Mackay. Race 1 - 1:38pm - 1800m - Class 3 Plate #1 Lassiter’s Lode (7) - Ryan Wiggins (59kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing... Bookies: $1.2 Comments: Could Lassiter’s be a northern cups horse? Racing today at the 1800m is a good test to see what kind of motor he has. Not the ideal barrier, but with Ryan Wiggins on board, shouldn’t be an issue finding an on pace position. Long trip to Mackay to a track not yet raced on, there are some question marks. The Punt: $1.20 seems under the odds, he is the best horse in the race, but with a few question marks, I'll be passing on the $1.20. _________________________________________ Race 4 - 3:23pm - 1560m - BM70 Handicap #3 Helmaz (3) - Ryan Wiggins (60kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $1.55 Comments: Helmaz steps up to the 1560m and will carry an extra 6kg on his last run, to go along with the 10 hour drive to a track he has never seen before, I reckon he might struggle, is a weak field, but a few questions marks. The Punt: Seems very short the $1.55, a few question marks, no bet from me. _________________________________________ Race 6 - 4:33pm - 1200m - Class 6 Plate #4 Ibini (6) - Ryan Wiggins (56kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $10.0 Comments: First run in the far north, has had an interrupted preparation with the rain around, long drive and first up 1200m in a class 6 plate on a track never seen, very tough ask. Runs well fresh and has some ability, if he can reignite old NSW form, he could be an interesting horse to follow further along in his campaign. The Punt: Want to see him have a few runs first, No bet. _________________________________________ See more
24.01.2022 Magic Millions August 2020 What a great few days the team had on the Gold Coast at the Magic Millions. We made some handy new contacts, put some faces to names and it was an overall exciting experience. I believe the 4 we got are going to be excellent purchases. Lot 1570 we rated highly and got very cheap, nice to hear the auctioneer agree Probably the best buy of the 7 days Looking forward to November Magic Millions already! To the 5 new horse owners; Stan, Mario, Chri...s, Paul and Josh, thank you for your trust and looking forward to some great times ahead! Anyone wanting to get involved in future purchases, please feel free to contact us.
24.01.2022 Was great to join Simon O’Donnell on an episode of Northern Dreams. We are all looking forward to a big Cairns Cup day on Friday! Trainers mentioned: Rodney Miller Racing Wehlow Racing
20.01.2022 Doomben 14/11/2020 Doomben - R7 - 3:57pm - 1615m - BM80 #10 North Afrika (9)- Ryan Wiggins (55kg) Trainer: John Smerdon... Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall Corporate Bookies: $10.0 Comments: Other then the awkward barrier, Afrika is fit and ready to perform well today. If he can produce the run he had 2 runs back at this track and distance, he should be right there in the finish. Last start conditions got the better of him, today suits him and with Ryan Wiggins remaining on board a big bonus. The Punt: He should drift a little early in the day, $4+ for the place would be a very good bet.
20.01.2022 Sunshine Coast 11/04/2021 DERULO makes his return today. Race 9 - 5:05pm - 1000m - Class 4 Handicap #9 Derulo (11) - Ron Stewart (56.5kg) Trainer: Kacy Fogden... Bookies Price: $2.7 Comments: Derulo has had nothing but bad luck since locating to the Gold Coast, canceled trials and a lack of racing options due to very poor weather over the last 4 months has had him continually on the back foot. Today he finds himself in a very winnable race and hopefully kick starts a successful campaign, worth following this year. The Punt: Was finally able to get a trial in a couple of weeks ago and looked very good, but again missed a run around earlier this week due to weather. First up at 70% I won’t be having a punt on him unless can get $3.5+.
20.01.2022 Taveuni wins her Maiden! Cairns - 22/08/2020 Taveuni has been a consistent performer without winning, 6 seconds and 3 thirds showed she had some ability and was worth sticking with, she finally broke through on day 1 of the Cairns carnival with a classy 1.25 length win. Drawn inside barrier and jumping well, jockey Bonnie Thomson had the race under control from start to finish. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing... Jockey: Bonnie Thomson Ownership: C A Jorgensen See more
20.01.2022 Labrusco wins! - Atherton 18/07/2020 Labrusco with Emily Cass on board jumped well to lead the race from start to finish winning by 1.25 lengths. Back on his home track and 3rd run since his spell, he was always going to be hard to beat. He’s looking great, in form and with some nice races picked out for him over the next couple of months, he will be one to follow on the non-tab circuit. Trainer: Janel & Ronnie Ryan... Jockey: Ms Emily Cass Ownership: C A Jorgensen See more
19.01.2022 Mackay - 31/07/2020 Inquiry, North Afrika and Ruler head to Mackay Cup day. (details below) *Results and replays will be in the comments section* Race 6 - 14:57pm - 1300m - Class 3 Handicap... #2 Ruler (3) - Scott Sheargold (61.5kg) Trainer: KBAM jump and run Ownership: Mr C A Jorgensen | Mr A G Malliff, Mr D M Vella | Mr J B Oliver | Miss H T Torpy | Mr M A Alexander | Mr C P Baulch My rated price: $21.0 Bookies: $16.0 Comments: Ruler makes the long trip south to the Mackay Cup day, maybe he loves to travel long distance and could ignite something in him. The Punt: If betfair drifted to $7 for the place, this would be an entry point I would take, otherwise will be watching and hoping for something special. Race 7 - 15:34pm - 1300m - Mackay Newmarket #1 Inquiry (2) - Ryan Wiggins (61.5kg) Trainer: Jared Wehlow Racing Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My rated price: $2.8 Bookies: $3.5 Comments: Inquiry will look to bounce back to form in todays Mackay Newmarket, he has drawn a nice inside barrier and with regular jockey Ryan Wiggins onboard, we are confident he will give Inquiry every chance to perform well. The Punt: My markets have him at $2.8, bookies have him currently at $3.50. I cant see him drifting once the smart money comes in close to jump, anything over $3.50 is worth taking, I wouldn't be surprised to see him shorten to around the $2.60 mark at jump time. Race 9 - 16:50pm - 1800m - Benchmark 60 #1 North Afrika (2) - Ryan Wiggins (63kg) Trainer: Jared Wehlow Racing Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My rated price: $3.5 Bookies: $4.0 Comments: North Afrika currently sits as the next in line emergency for the Mackay Cup, if he made the cup field he would be a huge chance to win, carrying minimum weight, barrier 1 and the gun jockey on board. The other race he is in, he will be carrying top weight over 1800m, its a big ask but confidence is high that he can carry the weight and win well. The Punt: If he made the Cup, the $13 is way overs and taking it each way is smart, the race he is looking most likely to be running in, I have him at $3.50, unless these odds drift past the $4.50 mark, I would be preferring to just watch him run around, over those $4.50 ill take a position on him win only.
18.01.2022 Beaudesert 01/04/2021 Spirit Meister makes his debut tomorrow at Beaudesert. Race 3 - 2:12pm - 1200m - Qtis 2yo Maiden #4 Spirit Meister (4) - Ryan Wiggins (57kg) Trainer: Kacy Fogden Racing... Bookies: $3.6 Comments: Spirit has done everything right and progressing above expectations, I believe with some time for him to fill out his large frame he will turn out to be a very handy racehorse. Not going into his first up with any expectations, race has some early speed and may have him drifting back, along with been a large horse on the soft, tight corner and a short straight, there is plenty of question marks on if the race will suit him. The Punt: 8 runners gives him an ok chance of a place collect, if the odds are $10+, will be going each-way. Good luck to owners; C Jorgensen, B Jorgensen, R Miller, Scott Carpenter, Craig Kelmar Garren Mason
18.01.2022 10 wins for Beraht! - Cairns 11/09/2020 Beraht showed every bit of grit and toughness that he’s known for sitting 3 wide throughout and grabbing victory. Jockey Graham Kliese jumped well on Beraht from barrier 6 but quickly found himself 3 wide and no where to go. Beraht had every reason to pack it in at the 200m, but with the experienced jockey on board driving him hard to the line and a horse that never gave up, it was a well deserved 10th win for Berahts career. Trainer:... Janel and Ronnie Ryan Jockey: Graham Kliese Ownership: C A Jorgensen See more
17.01.2022 Derulo wins! - Townsville 05/08/2020 Derulo takes his unbeaten run to 3 with a dominant 4 length win. Jockey Bonnie Thomson again gave Derulo a 10/10 ride, with not a lot of early speed it was always going to be up to Bonnie to use her experience to set the pace and time out her gears. Running the 1200m in 1:10:57 with the first 600m in 35:81 and the last 600m in 34:76, Bonnie showed her absolute elite level talents giving Derulo every chance to show his true ability. Derul...o is very much cared for by a great team down at the stables, his presence gives everyone around him a lift. Its pretty rare a horse like this comes along and everyone is loving the ride he has us all on, he’s turning into something pretty special. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Bonnie Thomson Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall | C L C Barber | E L Jorgensen
16.01.2022 Cairns 13/04/2021 STARFILLY makes her debut for the team. Race 6 - 4:45pm - 950m - 3yo QTIS Handicap #7 Starfilly (8) - Emily Cass (54kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing... Bookies Price: $19.0 Comments: Starfilly will get her first look around Cairns today, handy field with a lot of early speed, distance is going to be too short, hope to see her hit the line well and looking forward to seeing her over further. The Punt: No punt. Good luck to connections: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | R J Miller | G S Kirk | J Saunders | J Hilliard | R J Lingard | G Venianakis
16.01.2022 Once SPIRIT MEISTER was passed through the ring, we only had one thing in mind, get a deal done and get it done quick. Since that day, we couldn’t be more happier with how he has progressed. He is loving life at Aquis Farm under the watchful eye of the Kacy Fogden Racing team. Very exciting week coming up with his debut run on Thursday. Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | R Miller | S Carpenter | C Kelmar | G Mason... Chris Jorgensen Rodney Miller Scott Carpenter Craig Kelmar Garren Mason Kacy Fogden Racing
16.01.2022 Derulo makes it 4 from 4! - Cairns - 22/08/2020 Derulo along with jockey Bonnie Thomson had this race under control from the start, once cleared from the gates and ridden to the lead, the race was over. Derulo is a special racehorse, he has performed at an incredible level in all 4 of his runs and improving every time. Elite barrier speed, elite cruising speed and no issues running any distance. He's a great looking horse and such friendly natured. He's as close to a perfe...ct racehorse that you can ask for. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Bonnie Thomson Owners: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall | C J C Barber | E Jorgensen
14.01.2022 Helmaz makes it 4 straight! Helmaz has stretched his streak to 4 with a convincing Open Class win in Cairns on Saturday. Jockey Bonnie Thomson got into a good rhythm early and hit the line well winning by a length. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Bonnie Thomson... Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall See more
14.01.2022 Lassiter's Lode wins Cairns 15/11/2020 Lassiter's Lode may of only had the tag of a class 2 horse, but watching him put this powerful performance in a class 4 race, it's hard not to get excited about his future. Stopping the clock at 1:22.10, a time 6 lengths quicker then the Open class race on the same day. Jockey Ryan Wiggins took control of the race from the start by heading straight to the front from the outside barrier, hitting the straight with a handy lead, Lassiter's fought on tough to hold off stable mate Helmaz. Trainers: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall
14.01.2022 Cooktown 07/11/2020 Yalanji and Labrusco head to Cooktown Cup weekend. Cooktown Race 4 - 15:35pm - 1290m - Open Handicap... #5 Yalanji (4) - Ms Rachel Shred (54.5kg) Trainer: Janel & Ronnie Ryan Ownership: C A Jorgensen NQ Bookie: $3.0 Comments: Yalanji should jump well and maintain a decent spot behind the leading horses, if able to stay within a few lengths into the straight, he may be able to run over the top of them. It will be a very quick ran race even with only the 3 horses in it. The Punt: Opening him up at $3.0, the favorite will be very hard to beat. _________________________________________________ Race 2 - 14:00pm - 1000m - 0 - 60 Band #2 Labrusco (5) - Ms Rachel Shred (59.0kg) Trainer: Janel & Ronnie Ryan Ownership: C A Jorgensen NQ Bookie: $6.0 Comments: If Labrusco can find his form from 3 months ago, he would be right in this, he needs to jump well and go forward, something he hasn't been able to do for a while. He won from the outside barrier in a large field last year on this track, he has previous form to say he can win. The Punt: Opening him up at $6.0, its an even race. All non-tab North Queensland racing phone betting available at NQ Bookie.
14.01.2022 Townsville 15/01/2021 Notio, Helmaz and Lassiter's Lode travel to Townsville. *Details Below* Race 6 - 3:50pm - 1400m - Class 6 Plate #6 Notio (3) - Ryan Wiggins (57.5kg)... Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $3.5 Comments: Won’t find a better chance to get a win then today, expecting a good showing by Notio. The Punt: Will be interested in taking $5+ for the win. Place if can get $2+ _________________________________________ Race 6 - 3:50pm - 1400m - Class 6 Plate #8 Hemaz (1) - Marnu Potgieter (54.0kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $2.7 Comments: Going up a few grades here but drops a lot of weight in the soft, should have a nice spot on pace and will be hard to run down. Should win. The Punt: Backed him at the $4 opening, has come in and will back again if gets out to $4+, also take any $1.8+ for the place. _________________________________________ Race 7 - 4:30pm - 1609m - Class 4 Handicap #1 Lassiter's lode (12) - Ryan Wiggins (60.5kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $2.7 Comments: Widest barrier and top weight, will take an extraordinary effort to win, top jockey Wiggins will have Lassiter's in the right spots but will take something special from within the horse to win, especially on the soft. The Punt: Way too short, to many hurdles to be that short, would be wanting $4+ and $1.8+ for the place. Part Ownership in Higher Realm in Race 3, reports are very good and should be hard to beat. _________________________________________
13.01.2022 Cairns 23/02/2021 Helmaz and Ibini back on their home track today in Cairns. Race 2 - 2:55pm - 950m - 0 - 65 Handicap #2 Ibini (1) - Brad Pengelly (58kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing... Bookies: $6.5 Comments: Ibini should go ok, has some form on the wet, Pengally on board and jumping from a nice barrier. Will improve off this 2nd run. The Punt: Only the 5 horses, will have a win only if price gets to double figures, otherwise will skip. _________________________________________ Race 4 - 4:10pm - 1400m - BM70 Handicap #1 Helmaz (2) - Brad Pengelly (62kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Bookies: $1.8 Comments: Helmaz is in great form, he drops from the 1560m to the 1400m while looking to carry an extra 2kg on his last run, this shouldn't be a problem, has ok form in the wet. Best horse in race by some distance. The Punt: Statistically not many top weights win in the heavy, and with him at odds on, I’ll be passing. If $2+ becomes available, will be a win only bet. _________________________________________ See more
13.01.2022 Townsville - 04/08/2020 Derulo represents the team today in Townsville. (details below) *Results and replays will be in the comments section* Race 3 - 12:07pm - 1200m - QTIS 3YO Handicap... #1 Derulo (4) - Ms Bonnie Thomson (60.0kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Ownership: Mr C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall | C L C Barber | E L Jorgensen My rated price: $1.3 Bookies: $1.35 Comments: Derulo looks to make it 3 from 3 today in Townsville, he is up against a few of the same horses he has raced against before and without any major setbacks should perform very well and win. Derulo's regular choice jockey Bonnie Thomson remains on board. The Punt: Have him rated at $1.30, bookies around the same and wouldn't be surprised to see him hit as low as $1.25. Price is a bit low for a punt, there is always a 30% jockey error, bad luck, bad sportsmanship margin to be built in I believe, I would want to be locking in above $1.6 to have a bit on him and feel comfortable.
12.01.2022 10am this Sunday at the Cairns Jockey Club, we in conjunction with the Rodney Miller Racing team will be showing a few QTIS 2yo and 3yo race horses with shares available. Horses have been educated by the best at Grandview and Aquis Farm giving them every possible chance to be a success on the race track. We have something for everyone, so come down and meet the team! ... From $395 for 5% ownership. Can ring or message me on 0455631122 if needing any further information.
11.01.2022 Tennessee Boy wins! - Townsville 23/07/2020 Tennessee Boy continues his great year winning with ease today by over 4 lengths in Townsville. After an awkard start through some interesting riding tactics by other jockeys, the race found itself with no one wanting to lead at settling. Tennessee Boy ended up finding himself trailing behind just the one horse into the turn and from there had the race under control, regular jockey Wanderson D'Avila found the rythym in the last 20...0m and put the race out of reach very quickly. Trainer: Roy Chillemi Jockey: Wanderson D'Avila Ownership: T W Hedley | C A Jorgensen | J R Marriott
11.01.2022 North Afrika wins! - Mackay 31/07/2020 North Afrika produced a power house performance carrying 63kg over the 1800m to win in convicing fashion. Leading from start to finish which was not else seen on the day, battling high winds and a very suspiciously soaked inside rail, lead horses drawing the inside were heavily disadvantaged. Jockey Ryan Wiggins took that out of the question by jumping well and stayed clear of the running rail around the full perimeter of the track, th...is added to the magnificent performance of North Afrika, the race also had the 2nd fastest final 600m of the day, even beating out the much shorter 1300m Newmarket. His run has the team full of enthusiasm moving forward to bigger and better things over the next couple of months. North Afrika has been building throughout this campaign, stepping up in distance and getting better with every run, a huge amount of credit goes to the Wehlow racing team for his conditioning, he is one of the best looking thoroughbreds you will see up close. Trainer: Jared Wehlow Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall
10.01.2022 Cairns 25/09/2020 Lassiter’s Lode and Labrusco racing in Cairns. Details Below: Race 6 - 16:12pm - 950m - Class 1 Handicap... #1 Lassiter’s Lode (1) - Marnu Potgieter (59.5kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My Rated Price: $1.60 Bookies: $1.90 Comments: Lassiter’s Lode makes his debut run for the team today in Cairns, he has a stack of ability and has trained well leading up to the race. Jockey Marnu jumps aboard with a handy claim and am positive will give the horse every chance to win. The Punt: My markets have Lassiter’s a bit shorter at $1.60, there may be some punter hesitation due to the lack of runs he has had, the new environment and been first up, still believe anything over $1.90 is good value. Race 7 - 16:47pm - 950m - BM70 Handicap #9 Labrusco (6) - Chelsea Jokic (54.0kg) Trainer: Janel Ryan Ownership: C A Jorgensen My Rated Price: $16.0 Bookies: $23.0 Comments: Have placed Labrusco into a race a few grades higher to see how he goes with the minimum weight, it’s not a strong field and to carry only the 54.0kg, I believe Labrusco is right in this. If he can find his early speed that’s gone amiss of late, he should have a good run. If he misses the jump, no chance. The Punt: I have him at $16, he is a little over the odds at the moment with the bookies offering $23. I will be looking for bit more of an edge come start time on the place with betfair, these longer priced horses tend to drift considerably late, if I can get above $6 for the place, that will be my target to have a bet.
10.01.2022 Helmaz makes it 3 straight! Cairns 23/02/2021 62kg on the heavy 10 over the 1400m was no issue for Helmaz. He led from start to finish winning convincingly by 5.5 Lengths. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing ... Jockey: Brad Pengelly Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall See more
09.01.2022 Helmaz wins Mackay 27/01/2021 Perfect front running ride by Ryan Wiggins gives Helmaz 2 straight. He had to carry the extra 6kg over the extra 200m from his last run and with the 10 hours of travel, I had some doubts. This win has proved he can handle the travel, the weight and the 1600m, he is rolling at the moment. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall
09.01.2022 Cairns - 28/07/2020 Via Balciano races today. (details below) *Results and replays will be in the comments section* Race 6 - 16:23pm - 1250m - Benchmark 72 Handicap... #3 Via Balciano (4) - Stephen Wilson (60kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing My rated price: $4.5 Bookies: $5.0 Comments: Via Balciano looks a very good chance today, his been ultra consistent since moving north and there has been no more we could of asked for out of him. He is coming to the end of his campaign and hopefully with a more settled midfield ride by jockey Steve Wilson, he can get a well deserved win. The Punt: Have him a $4.50 chance today, bookies a little over that price, with not a lot of speed on in the race and rail out, I believe his price will drift once the smart punters come in late. Will be looking to lock in something over the $6 and $2 the place on betfair.
07.01.2022 Atherton Cup Day - 19/09/2020 We head up the hill to Atherton with Taveuni and Yalanji. Details below including today’s best bet. Race 3 - 14:25pm - 1200m - Class 4 Handicap... #4 Yalanji (2) - Ms Rachel Shred (54.5kg) Trainer: Janel & Ronnie Ryan Ownership: C A Jorgensen NQ Bookie Price: $8.0 Comments: Yalanji returns to his home track and with a little bit of sting out of the ground should perform well. Distance is ideal, drawn well and with jockey Rachel on board with the claim, I reckon Yalanji will be right there at the finish. Tough field, but winnable. The Punt: I am opening Yalanji up at $8, it is a very good field but believe if she jumps well, anything over these odds offer good eachway value. Race 5 - 15:40pm - 1400m - QTIS BM50 Handicap #7 Taveuni (2) - Ms Rachel Shred (57.5kg) Trainer: @RodneyMillerRacing Ownership: C A Jorgensen NQ Bookie Price: $6.0 Comments: Taveuni broke her maiden last start in Cairns with a very impressive lead all the way win. She steps up a grade here but still very winnable. The step up to the 1400m has been a question mark on her in the past, but she wont be as fit as she is now and see no reason she couldn't run it out. Rachel on her home track and with the claim helps. If gets a good start and doesn't over race, Taveuni should be there abouts in the finish. The Punt: I am opening Taveuni up at $6, it is a step up in grade, and it been a QTIS race, is a little bit stronger BM50 then you would expect, but if price gets out to the $7-$9 range, would be good value for eachway. *NQBookie has phone betting available for North Queensland Non-Tabs.
06.01.2022 Helmaz wins in Townsville 15/01/2021 Jockey Marnu Potgieter took Hemaz to the front and never looked back, was a perfect ride on a horse that is showing plenty of promise. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Marnu Potgieter... Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall See more
06.01.2022 Doomben 23/01/21 Derulo, Inquiry and North Afrika head to Doomben! *Details Below* Race 5 - 2:52pm - 1200m - QTIS 3YO Handicap #1 Derulo (8) - Ryan Wiggins (59kg)... Trainer: John Smerdon Bookies: $5.5 Comments: Derulo has drawn poorly and carries top weight at Saturday Metropolitan level, tough ask. 3rd run back should be running fitter and Wiggins onboard a big bonus. Needs the perfect start for any chance, but feel the need for 1350m to dictate pace. The Punt: Way unders, wide barrier and top weight, passing on the punt. _________________________________________ Race 7 - 4:12pm - 2000m - BM80 Handicap #2 North Afrika (8) - Ryan Wiggins (59kg) Trainer: John Smerdon Bookies: $5.5 Comments: North Afrika takes on his biggest test, hasn't missed a beat since stepping up to his preferred distances in the last couple and as long as the track continues to improve towards the good rating, he should be hard to beat, even with the top weight and not a great barrier draw. Has had a long 12 months of racing but continues to race exceptionally well. One of the best stayers in Queensland. The Punt: Anything over $8 is great value and again will be loading up if $3+ is offered on the place. _________________________________________ Race 8 - 4:48pm - 1200m - BM90 Handicap #1 Inquiry (6) - Ryan Wiggins (60.5kg) Trainer: John Smerdon Bookies: $12.0 Comments: Inquiry hasn't fired a shot since his return from spell, can’t carry weight and has been very hard to place. Interrupted last couple of months with missing trials due to weather and is a shadow of himself. No confidence. The Punt: No bet, will carry under 59kg next start over 1350m, that will be his chance and at decent odds. _________________________________________ See more
06.01.2022 Townsville - 23/07/2020 Tennessee Boy returns today. (details below) *Results and replays will be in the comments section* Race 1 - 13:12pm - 1300m - QTIS 2yo Handicap... #1 Tennessee Boy (3) - Wanderson D'Avila (60kg) Trainer: Roy Chillemi Ownership: T W Hedley | C A Jorgensen | J R Marriott My rated price: $1.25 Bookies: $1.35 Comments: Tennessee Boy makes a return to the track a bit over a month after his win in the 2YO Classic on the 18th of June. He had a solid jump out last week and looked good hitting the line strong. The 1300m is a distance he is yet to run at and with 5 weeks between runs, could be the only question mark. The Punt: I have him rated at $1.25, bookies have him at $1.35, very little value with odds that short, and with a question mark on fitness for 1300m, would pass on the punt.
06.01.2022 Cairns - 28/08/2020 Cairns Cup day has arrived! Derulo and Yalanji represents the team. *North Afrika is scratched from the Cup due to a stone bruise, its been a race against time, but time is now up and we won't be risking him, there are some nice Brisbane options for him in the not so distant future. Race 4 - 13:41pm - 1250m - Class 2 Plate... #3 Yalanji (6) - Ryan Wiggins (59.0kg) Trainer: Janel Ryan Ownership: Mr C A Jorgensen My rated price: $7.0 Corporate Bookies: $7.0 Comments: Yalanji will again do a quick backup racing 3 times in the past 3 weeks. He jumped well and hit the line good enough last run to suggest that he will be a big chance in this one. Jockey Ryan Wiggins stays on board. The Punt: Rated him $7, at the moment the corporates also have him at $7. No value here, will look for each way around the $10 mark. Set to Sizzle should be closer to the $2.50 mark around jump time and this could move Yalanji out to the $10 price. Will pass if he doesn't hit this price. ____________________________________________ Race 5 - 14:16pm - 1250m - QTIS 3YO Handicap #2 Derulo (8) - Ms Bonnie Thomson (60.0kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Ownership: Mr C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall | C L C Barber | E L Jorgensen My rated price: $1.24 Corporate Bookies: $1.3 Comments: Derulo takes on his biggest challenge yet with the Cairns Guineas. He has drawn poorly but shouldn't matter to much, its a pretty small field without to much early speed. It will be a great battle between the 2 favorites, Tennessee Boy comes into the race fresh and in great form, it will make for a great match race. The Punt: Rated $1.24, Corporates $1.30, he has drifted a little since opening but would think it sticks to around the $1.30 mark. There isn't any value here, If Derulo moves into the $1.40+ price range, he would be worth backing, otherwise just enjoy the race.
05.01.2022 Lassiter's Lode wins Mackay 27/01/2021 The shot duck climbs off the canvas to win in a hard fought 1800m. Lassiter's Lode with Wiggins on-board looked gone at 100m but once again was able to dig deep and get the win. The win confirms that he will be a serious player come cup time. He now takes a well earned break from racing and we look forward to seeing him back for the winter. Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Owners: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | W Veall
04.01.2022 Townsville 15/04/2021 LILY OFTHE GLEN makes her debut for the team. Race 6 - 3:32pm - 1000m - 3yo QTIS Maiden #6 Lily Ofthe Glen (12) - Bonnie Thomson (56kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing... Bookies Price: $9.5 Comments: Lily Ofthe Glen will be one to follow this year, she is showing very positive signs of being a handy racehorse, should run well with what we have seen, will improve on today’s first up run. Drawn wide, hopefully Bonnie can get her into a nice spot early. The Punt: Took the generous opening $15/$3.5. Anything close to double figures is worth each-way. Would have to be going terrible at settling to miss a place. Good luck to connections: C Jorgensen | B Jorgensen | R Miller | S Carpenter | R Jorgensen | T Bruni | L Jorgensen | L Murray
04.01.2022 Cairns 15/11/2020 Beraht, Helmaz and Lassiter's Lode head to Cairns. Race 2 - 2:05pm - 950m - Open Handicap #3 Beraht (5) - Ryan Wiggins (57.5kg)... Trainer: Janel & Ronnie Ryan Ownership: C A Jorgensen My Rated Price: $2.5 Corporate Bookies: $2.8 Comments: Beraht didn't enjoy the hard track of Innisfail last start, he is back at Cairns where there will be a little more give in the ground. If he had drawn a little closer to the fence I would be a lot more confident. He is consistent and will be right there at the finish. The Punt: If drifts to $3.0, that would be a great time to bet, win bet only, no place bets. ________________________________________ Race 8 - 5:35pm - 1400m - Class 4 Handicap #1 Helmaz (7) - Graham Kliese (59.5kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My Rated Price: $4.4 The Bookies: $6.0 Comments: Helmaz put in a big effort last time out, he’s hitting peak fitness and at his ideal distance of 1400m, he should be hard to beat. The Punt: He is currently overs at $6.0 and a very good bet. For the place bet, would be looking for $2.5+ to make it worth while. ________________________________________ Race 8 - 5:35pm - 1400m - Class 4 Handicap #2 Lassiter's Lode (9) - Ryan Wiggins (58.5kg) Trainer: Rodney Miller Racing Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My Rated Price: $6.0 The Bookies: $3.8 Comments: Lassiter's put in a big effort last start to win in the final strides to the line, jockey Wiggins took off at the 500m mark to have him going at the right time, todays distance suits much better and would expect him to be hitting the line well. Outside barrier will make things very difficult, can only hope they go hard early. The Punt: The barrier makes it difficult but Wiggins I’m sure will work through that. I see Lassiter's flashing home late to grab at least a place. $2.0+ would be acceptable to bet the place with confidence. See more
03.01.2022 Townsville - 17/09/2020 We head to Townsville with the one runner Hasty Heart. Race 4 - 14:48pm - 1200m - Class 4 Handicap #5 Hasty Heart (4) - Bonnie Thomson (54.0kg)... Trainer: Bonnie Thomson Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My rated price: $6.0 Corporate Bookies: $6.5 Comments: Hasty hasn't had the best of starts since moving north earlier in the year. She reared in the barriers first up in Cairns making the saddle slip, over raced then was eased through to the line. Second up she was too far back and found herself out of contention before the straight, then 3rd up was left in the barriers. Hasty was transferred to Jockey / Trainer Bonnie Thomson for a bit more concentration on barrier manners, and so far reports have been very good. Expectations are kept low for the coming race, would like to just see her leave the gates well, sit just off midfield heading into the turn and launch late to hit the line well. If ticks all these boxes, she would be one to follow through to the end of the year. The Punt: I have her a $6 chance, currently bookies have her at $6.5 in from a pretty generous $10 at opening. It would take a very brave person to back a horse with bad barrier history, but If she finds her way back out to double figures, she will be well worth an eachway risk.
03.01.2022 North Afrika makes it 4 straight! - Cairns - 22/08/2020 North Afrika is flying right now breaking a track record and winning his 4th race in a row, he will finally get his chance at a Cup next Friday. Huge appreciation to the commitment from trainer Jared, 5 weeks away from home to stick side by side with the horse, and to the jockey Ryan Wiggins, flying to wherever the horse was racing to ride him and won, both giving the team the opportunity to be where we are. They, alon...g with the horse deserve everything to pan out on Cup day to achieve the goal set 12 weeks ago. All we can do is now wait and hope. Trainer: Wehlow Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall
02.01.2022 Cairns - 20/08/2020 Big day of racing with 8 horses. Taveuni, Derulo, Ruler, Hasty Heart, Beraht, North Afrika, Labrusco, Yalanji. Race 2 - 12:25pm - 1250m - Maiden Handicap #7 Taveuni (1) - Ms Bonnie Thomson (55.5kg)...Continue reading
02.01.2022 North Afrika wins! - Townsville 14/08/2020 North Afrika confirmed his status as the best staying horse in North Queensland by winning over the 2000m in 2:01:08 carrying 61.5kg from barrier 15, over 6 lengths quicker then the Townsville Cup. Ryan Wiggins took North Afrika to the front leading start to finish showing little interest in what the rest of the field was doing. Wiggins has a great understanding of the horse and we look forward to seeing them both get some big win...s in the not too distant future. A week of voiced frustration with Racing Queensland on how fields for the Northern Cups are finalised was not wasted time, with results now in place and proof of the flawed system, it will be nice to know as of next year the cup fields will be made up with the rightful runners. Trainer: Wehlow Racing Jockey: Ryan Wiggins Ownership: C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall
01.01.2022 Townsville - 14/08/2020 North Afrika represents the team in Townsville today. (details below) Race 6 - 14:34pm - 2000m - Benchmark 65 Handicap #2 North Afrika (15) - Ryan Wiggins (61.5kg)... Trainer: Wehlow Racing Ownership: Mr C A Jorgensen | B L Jorgensen | W Veall My rated price: $6.0 Corporate Bookies: $6.0 Comments: North Afrika missed on making the Cup field today, disappointing considering was 2nd favourite in the market. He would of won the cup pretty convincingly carrying the 54.5kg and drawing well against very average competition. We have accepted race 6 for him, he will carry 61.5kg and drawn the carpark, his a very good horse but this would be a mighty effort. Ryan Wiggins stays on board after riding North Afrika to his 2 previous victories in Mackay and Rockhampton, have full faith he will give the horse every chance to make it 3 in a row. The Punt: Full field, wide barrier, big weight and a very good favourite in the race, will be hard to back unless drifts closer to $8, I doubt he will get anywhere near that price but if does, will be the time to bet.
01.01.2022 Rockhampton 09/04/2021 Gentleman Reid makes his debut . Race 1 - 12:12pm - 1050m - Qtis 2yo Maiden #2 Gentleman Reid (13) - Bobby El-Issa (58kg) Trainer: Wehlow Racing... Bookies Price: $71 Comments: Gentleman Reid has trialed average and drawn wide giving a good reason for his opening price. 1st trial was against Sweet Dolly, enough said, 2nd he looked average and afterwards was made aware of a pinching issue which gelding should assist with. The Punt: $18+ the place looks like worth a small punt, maybe wait to jump as will drift further, if the gelding of the horse works it wonders, he could be offering big overs, hoping that's the case. Good luck to connections; C A Jorgensen | W A Veall | Paul Reid | Josh Marriott | Chris May | Mario Luis Toll Lugo | Stan Sutherland
