Month: August 2021

Daily Mail: Mr. Fix It tipped to nail another win

Editor BOAY

After missing out on Group 1 glory last Saturday night, The Watchdog is confident that Mr. Fix It can atone at The Meadows tonight. The third placegetter in the G1 Maturity Classic has a terrific record at The Meadows (9 from 17 Trk/Dst – 29.75sec PB) and is a strong chance to claim his fourth victory from his last six starts. His main dangers appear to be G1 Hume Cup finalist Fabriola Zad (won 15 races), who has not raced since June 10, G3 finalist Plan Ahead and dual country…

Fastnet at ‘full mast’

Editor BOAY

The age-restricted Group 3 Warragul St Leger series (460m) is renowned as a ‘nursery’ for future champions. And the 2021 edition will prove no exception judging by tonight’s three sensational heats. It was ‘plain sailing’ for Aston Fastnet ($2.10F) who sailed past Shima Classic ($2.80) in the home straight to win Heat 2 by 2.75L in a sizzling 25.39sec (Best). Trained by Jason Thompson, Aston Fastnet registered his 10th win from 22 starts, including six of his past 10. His winning time was a fraction outside his 25.35sec PB here,…

Taylor riding a wave with Pro Surfer

NZHarnessNews

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk It has been 36 years since Bruce Taylor last tasted success as a trainer, but Pro Surfer could be the horse who breaks his drought at Addington Raceway on Sunday. The five-year-old gelding has finished runner-up in his last two starts at the Christchurch track and Taylor is hoping he can go one better in the First Direct Taxis Mobile Pace (2600m). Pro Surfer has been in Taylor’s care for the last four months and he has taken a steady approach with his return…

Selections | Addington – Today – August 1

NZHarnessNews

Selections for today’s meeting at Addington – August 1 – Sunday        Race      Trottech     Form Analyst Race 112.40pm 8 Spot The Gamble2 Musclynn1 Instant Delight10 Top Hat And Tails   Race 21.05pm 4 Miss Fiona2 Mach’s Eliminator6 Younggiftedandblack 7 Lil Ripper  Race 31.30pm 4 Get Up N Dance1 Shards Fury 2 Rin Tin Tin 7 Four Starzz Shiraz  Race 41.55pm 4 Moody River8 Rollyarrz3 Rockin Va Va  6 All Together Now   Race 52.23pm 4 Don’t Write Me Off3 Chal Be5 Itz To The Macs10 Woodlea Explorer Race 62.58pm 10…

Sunshine Coast betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, 01/08/21

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What Sunshine Coast Races Where Carbould Park – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Sunday, August 1, 2021 First Race 12:32pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers from the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, August 1, on what is the first day of the 2021/22 racing season. A nice eight-race card has been put together, with the first of those set to jump at 12:32pm AEST. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail is…

Sandown Lakeside betting tips & odds | Sunday, August 1

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What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Sunday, August 1, 2021 First Race 11:45am AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet A bumper nine-part card is scheduled for the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday afternoon and horsebetting.com.au’s Victorian form expert presents his best bets, quaddie selections and odds from Australia’s leading bookmakers. The track is rated a Good 4, with the rail returning to the true position for the meeting getting underway at 11:45am AEST. Sandown Best Bet: Mr Brightside We…

Distance no issue for Smokin’ Romans

NZRacingDesk

Progressive stayer Smokin’ Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines) handled the step-up to 2500m with ease when winning the Travis Harrison Cup at The Valley on Saturday for trainers Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. The four-year-old gelding, who sports the colours of New Zealander Don Frampton, looked the winner a long way out under Jamie Kah and cruised to fifth win of his career when defeating Tavirun (NZ) (Tavistock) and Prince Alby (Monaco Consul). “Jamie had to make a decision before the race whether we were going forward or back and I just…

Kiwi import verifies Eagle credentials

NZRacingDesk

Emerging star I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) has earned a short pre-spring break after again proving his credentials for the A$7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill in October. The son of Melbourne Cup winner Shocking handled a smart field of late-season three-year-olds over 1514 metres at The Valley on Saturday, digging deep to down Tuvalu (Kermadec) to record his fourth win from just six starts and in doing so, earn a nod of approval from his co-trainer Mick Price. “I had a lot of respect for Lindsey’s (Smith) horse (Tuvalu)…