Month: February 2022

‘Rotten’ Cup defeat haunts Cottrell

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Teenage training sensation Kayla Cottrell admits she still has nightmares about last year’s Group 1 TAB Australian Cup final. Cottrell, who will turn 20 in April, created history on the opening night of the 2021 Australian Cup Carnival, becoming Victoria’s youngest ever G1-winning trainer, when Fernando Cazz won the Rookie Rebel invitational (600m). The Pearcedale prodigy was then denied Australian Cup glory by the barest of margins when Fernando Bluey led everywhere bar the post when edged out by Western Australian star Tommy Shelby. Cottrell will set out to bury…

Punt Drunk: Speed for days in Lightning Stakes

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We’re not sure how to open this week’s Punt Drunk column, so we’re going to lead with one simple comment: How bloody good? Sparks will fly at Flemington tomorrow in the Lightning Stakes, a high-quality bunch of three-year-olds will go toe-to-toe at Rosehill, and a couple of deadset camels got the job done for the first time on Tuesday. SPEED ON SPEED As if often the case in 1000m races, there’s plenty of speed in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes this year. When nine of the land’s fastest horses are…

Elusive Chick – a once in a lifetime horse

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Twelve years ago today Derek and Adele Jones bought Elusive Chick at the yearling sales in Christchurch for $3000. Little did they know that day would change their lives. The horse would go on to win over $400,000, then produce another good earner in Lulu Le Mans ($112,724). And now a second progeny sold at this week’s NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales for $210,000. “It’s been a massive buzz, it’s hard to explain,” said Derek Jones after his yearling ended up being one of the top lots of the entire sale.…

Ascot betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, February 19

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What Ascot Races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Road, Perth WA 6104 When Saturday, February 19, 2022 First Race 12:37pm AWST Feature Race Race 8: Listed Detonator Stakes (1800m) Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet HorseBetting’s WA racing analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the Ascot meeting on Saturday afternoon, along with a pick in the Listed Detonator Stakes. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is out 12m for the entire course, and the first of nine races will jump at 12:37pm…

Sunshine Coast racing preview & best bets | Saturday 19/2/2022

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What Sunshine Coast Races Where Corbould Park Racecourse – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, February 19, 2022 First Race 12:07pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Metropolitan racing in Queensland heads up the M1 to Caloundra on Saturday to give Doomben a break while Eagle Farm undergoes a 13-week renovation. Nine races will be run and won at Corbould Park, and HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the day. After a decent amount of rain on the Sunshine Coast…

Morvada ‘over the odds again’ at Flemington

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Morvada is heading back to Flemington to contest Saturday’s The Elms Handicap. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) South Australian galloper Morvada is over the odds – again – at Flemington on Saturday, according to his trainer Peter Jolly. Despite stepping out to his pet 1400m distance, the spritely eight-year-old is around 20/1 in the Listed The Elms Handicap with online bookmakers. After a first-up fourth behind Kemalpasa, Behemoth and company in the Durbridge Stakes (1100m) in Adelaide last start, Morvada brings a solid second-up record and strong Flemington form to his assignment.…

Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, February 20

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What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Sunday, February 20, 2022 First Race 12:45pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Ballarat Turf Club is set host an eight-race card on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian tipping expert has found a couple of best bets to go with his quaddie selections. The track is rated a Good 4, whilst the rail comes out 3m having been in the true when we raced here on February 8. Sunday’s meeting is scheduled to…

‘Road’ to Super Stayers glory!

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NSW staying sensation Stanley Road heads a strong interstate contingent in the Group 1 TAB Fanta Bale Super Stayers heats (725m) at The Meadows on Saturday night. And his Thirlmere-based trainer, Mark Gatt, is hoping he can ultimately defend his crown. Stanley Road defeated Sir Truculent (SA) and Sunset Bourbski (Vic) in last year’s event. Since its inception in 1998, only one greyhound – Destini Fireball (2013-14) – has gone back-to-back in the ‘Fanta Bale’, named in honour of the 2018 Super Stayers winner. Stanley Road (Box 7) is $2.10F…

Daily Mail: ‘Ranger’ to round them up at Geelong?

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G3 Great Chase finalist Weblec Ranger and Warrnambool Oaks finalist Runaway Miss are among the greyhounds contesting a 460m Restricted Win final at Geelong tonight. Western Blazer, Nitro Bale – victorious in his last two starts – and first reserve Snowy’s Brother are also strong chances in the 460m Restricted Win final. Warrnambool Derby placegetter Busted Billy and Action Girl – triumphant in eight of her 10 races – are set to duel in a Mixed 4/5 400m event. Beatrix Bale and Black Robin – a winner in four of…