Year: 2021

Punt Drunk: Ex-Aussie hits $134 moon shot in Hong Kong

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An ex-Aussie is causing boilovers in Hong Kong, the Mornington Airbnb saga has taken another turn, and the short-priced favourite in Saturday’s Group 1 Railway Stakes will be looking to re-write the history books. It’s been another slow week in the racing world, but we need another excuse. How long can we blame an EPIC Melbourne Cup Carnival for this punt-induced coma we are in? (Asking for a friend…) ASTROLOGICAL ODDS Just under 12 months ago, Peter & Paul Snowden were saddling up their two-year-old colt Astrologer as an $8…

Three more collects for punting competition

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With three more collects at Winton yesterday, the SENZ radio punting competition “Pacing For Purpose” is getting close to the $2000 mark. Every week four separate shows on the sports network spend $50 on harness racing meetings of their choice, with the proceeds going to their charities. The Drive Time hosts of Stephen Donald, Kirstie Stanway and Rikki Swannell lead the way so far, with a total of $575 for their charity, the Whanake House Charitable Trust that helps young adult with disabilities. Yesterday they got $70 back from the…

House setting up northern base

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By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Off the back of another successful meeting at Manawatu Raceway on Thursday, trainer Michael House is sending a team of 11 horses north to Morrinsville where he is setting up a satellite stable for the summer. “I have made no secret that my long-range plan was to get back to the North Island, especially when Wilson (House, son) was accepted into year one at vet school (at Massey University) next year,” Michael House said. “There is a little bit of water to go under…

Ascot race-by-race preview & best bets | Saturday, November 20

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What Railway Stakes Day 2021 Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, November 20, 2021 First Race 12:04pm AWST Feature Race Railway Stakes – Race 8 Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Ascot is scheduled to host a bumper 10-race card on Saturday afternoon for Railway Stakes Day, and HorseBetting’s West Australian horse racing expert presents his best bets and free quaddie selections for the meeting. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is out 3m for the entire circuit, and racing is…

Daily Mail: Greatness is fast approaching

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One of the best meetings of the year is being staged at Sandown Park tonight with the fields for two Group 1 races to be determined. G1 champions Tommy Shelby, Qwara Bale and Aston Rupee, plus G2 winner Koblenz, headline the eight heats of the G1 TAB Melbourne Cup. G1 winners Stanley Road, Knicks Bale and Gypsy Wyong, along with G3 winner Mepunga Ruby, contest the four heats of the G1 Bold Trease. Dale Code’s Predicted Market FirmerBOOM OUTTAB fixed odds at 9am: $2.40 Win Warragul Race 10 Box 8…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 19, 2021

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Horse racing around the country sees six meetings being held around the country on Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you a couple of bets and quaddie numbers for the meeting at Ipswich and Moonee Valley. Friday Racing Tips – November 19, 2021 Ipswich Racing Tips Moonee Valley 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…

Ipswich betting tips, value bets & quaddie | Friday 19/11/2021

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What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Road, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, November 19, 2021 First Race 12:52pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst has previewed the nine race program at Ipswich on Friday afternoon and brings you his best bets, value bet and quaddie numbers. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out 7m for the entire course. Race one is scheduled to jump at 12:52pm AEST. Ipswich Best Bet – Capital Miss Toby & Trent…

Harry Stamper all go, no quit

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By Jonny Turner Harry Stamper’s rivals faced harness racing Armageddon when the trotter loomed ominously on the home turn in his impressive winning debut at Winton on Thursday. Well-drilled by trainer-driver Phil Williamson and after a perfect rehearsal, stylishly winning his latest trial, the two-year-old rocketed around the home turn to set up an impressive victory. Williamson played a starring role in the win, making a rare appearance centre stage in the driver’s seat, to rein home the horse he named after the lead character in the 1998 film Armageddon.…

Obituary : Graham Laing

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Graham Laing is being remembered as a versatile and knowledgeable horseman and a “good everyday bloke”. He died at his Ashburton home, at the end of October. “He was a very good studmaster, blacksmith and trainer,” said his friend of more than fifty years, fellow Mid Canterbury trainer Patrick O’Reilly. “The first time I met him was at a gymkhana when my father got him to drive a horse, and that was 1967!” “He knew more about horses than he let on …. he certainly knew a good one from…

Lady Of The Light going for five straight

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By Michael Guerin Lady Of The Light is the horse trainer Jeremy Young has been waiting for but he says that isn’t the only reason he wants the high class filly to remain unbeaten at Alexandra Park tonight. The Pukekohe horseman has been involved in one of harness racing’s greatest winning streaks and says picket fence formlines are good for the industry. Young is establishing himself as a trainer in his own right after his earlier career working for other trainers included a stint as the travelling foreman with Auckland…