Team Pitman to tackle Trentham feature

Team Pitman have many fond memories of Trentham racecourse and they are hoping that will continue on Saturday when Miss Tycoon Rose (Written Tycoon) tackles the Gr.1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m). “We have won three Group Ones there and it is track that is pretty special to us,” said Matthew Pitman, who trains in partnership with his father Michael. “Growing up it was always my favourite track to go to. Our family has had a lot of success there and hopefully it can continue.” The Pitmans have been…

Ararat betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 30/11/2021

What Ararat Races Where Ararat Racecourse – Cnr Western Hwy & Geelong Rd, Ararat VIC 3377 When Tuesday, November 30, 2021 First Race 1:30pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst presents his best bets and top quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Ararat on Tuesday afternoon. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is in the true position, and the meeting is set to get underway at 1:30pm AEDT. Ararat Best Bet – Lily Allez Our best bet of the day comes…

Punt Drunk: No fairytale finish for Bossy, Pike salutes again

It was another big weekend of racing around Australia on Saturday despite the abandonment of Queensland’s metropolitan meeting due to wet weather. Punt Drunk has all the big headlines covered this Monday, including one farewell going south and another retiree bowing out in style. The skies are clearing for another huge week of thoroughbred action as we build to the final Group 1 of the 2021 calendar year on Saturday. PIKE PISSES IN WINTERBOTTOM STAKES Another Group 1 was run and won at Ascot on Saturday afternoon, and once again…

Another top draw for Majestic Man

By Adam Hamilton The barrier draw gods are being kind to classy Kiwi trotter Majestic Man in this NSW Inter Dominion so far. Renowned for his gate speed, Majestic Man drew perfectly in two and led throughout, albeit only narrowly, on opening night at Menangle over 2400m. He drops back to an even more suitable sprint trip of 1730m at Bathurst on Wednesday night and again looks an automatic leader from gate two. Local speedster Caligula will zip out from three, but driver Blake Fitzpatrick is more likely to go…

Boss bows out in style despite Zipping Classic letdown

Glen Boss celebrates with the crowd after his last race ride in the Zipping Classic at Caulfield Racecourse on November 27, 2021. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) It wasn’t the fairytale finish in the saddle Glen Boss had hoped for on Saturday, but the legendary jockey still bowed out in style at Caulfield. The 52-year-old hoop announced his retirement from competitive riding on Thursday and jumped aboard Spanish Mission in his final race ride in Saturday’s Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) at Caulfield. The Melbourne Cup third-placegetter was sent out as a…

Wil John takes out Jericho Cup for Maher & Eustace

Wil John ridden by Will Gordon (NZ) wins the Jericho Cup at Warrnambool Racecourse on November 28, 2021. (Alice Miles/Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher and David Eustace once again showed their training expertise as Wil John claimed the fourth running of Australia’s longest flat race, the Jericho Cup (4600m), on Sunday afternoon at Warrnambool. Restricted to gallopers bred in Australia and New Zealand, the $300,000 staying event is run in honour of the Light Horsemen and their steeds. Starting as a $2.80 favourite under Will Gordon, Wil John had to carry…

Pike on track for WA Group 1 treble after Winterbottom win

William Pike is one win closer to completing a clean sweep of the three Western Australian Group 1 races this year after claiming Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) aboard Graceful Girl. Having claimed his fourth-straight Railway Stakes win seven days earlier, Pike was up to his old tricks again at Ascot, steering the Grant & Alana Williams-trained mare to a dominant last-to-first win. Having to overcome barrier 16 in the $1 million sprint, Pike did not waste any time in looking for a position and opted to settle at the tail…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 29, 2021

Horse racing around the country sees three meetings being held around the country on Monday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you a couple of bets and quaddie numbers for the meeting at Kyneton. Monday Racing Tips – November 29, 2021 Kyneton Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, including $50 back from Sportsbet if your horse comes second or third. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on November 29, 2021 check…

Daily Mail: ‘Barista’ to stay hot at Shepparton

Exciting youngsters Barista Chick and Aston Komuni highlight an intriguing Restricted Win 450m final at Shepparton this evening. Experienced campaigner Zipping Zarbo is the standout chaser in a Mixed 4/5 450m race. At Healesville this afternoon, G1 Sapphire Crown finalist Persian Goddess faces the in-form My Prom Queen, while Adonis Sands headlines a 300m Free For All. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerMS. MIGHTY MOUSETAB fixed odds at 9am: $2 Win Shepparton Race 1 Box 6 7:03pm Form https://watchdog.grv.org.au/meeting/666539229/race/1 Today’s Racing Healesville: 11:42am startForm     Tips     Key stats Warrnambool: 3:11pm startForm     Tips    …