Month: March 2022

Shepparton Cup Final: Armchair Guide

Editor BOAY

When defending champion Ferdinand Boy won his heat of the $70,335 Group 2 CKH Painting Shepparton Cup on Monday night, going just a length outside his own 450m record, he was on target to become just the second sprinter to win the race twice. Thorgil Magic, which went back-to-back in 1985-1986, is the only multiple Shepparton Cup winner. But Ferdinand Boy’s task became much tougher when young upstart Mr. Audacious sensationally smashed his course record in the final heat, running 24.66sec at just his fifth start. Click HERE  for TAB’s…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 18, 2022

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Horse Racing on Friday, March 18 will feature eight meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Moonee Valley and the Sunshine Coast. Friday Racing Tips – March 18, 2022 Moonee Valley Racing Tips Sunshine Coast Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse…

Audacious bid for Cup glory

Editor BOAY

Gippsland trainer Rachael Busuttil says she’s “still on cloud nine” after boom youngster Mr. Audacious’ sensational record-breaking performance in Monday night’s Group 2 CKH Painting Shepparton Cup (450m) heats. At just his fifth start, Mr. Audacious, which doesn’t turn two until April 6, clocked a jaw-dropping 24.66sec. His scintillating time smashed defending Shepparton Cup champion Ferdinand Boy’s previous course record of 24.75sec, established in the 2021 Cup final. After beginning only fairly, the son of Beast Unleashed demonstrated rarely seen acceleration in defeating G2 Warragul Cup winner Robbie Rotten by…

Daily Mail: ‘Cybertruck’ set to motor at Bendigo

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Sandown Park 29.24 winner Cybertruck and Shepparton Classic finalist Jungle Panther should provide a great clash in a 500m Grade 5 final at Bendigo this afternoon. G1 Silver Chief placegetter Papi Go Fast and the promising Hill Top Jonnie are expected to bolster their respective strike rates, while G3 placegetters Hushing Dusk and My Name’s Stacey face G1 finalist Caroline in a Mixed 4/5 500m race. Zipping Scorcher – victorious in five straight races before finishing third in a heat of the G2 Shepparton Cup – stands out in a…

Dickie gets Group One drive at Melton

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by Adam Hamilton Josh Dickie always knew success in Australia would be a slow burn. Dickie moved to Australia late last year with partner Sammy Kilgour to try freelance driving and train a team out of Kilgour’s property not far from the Melton track. They are working 10, but Dickie admits snaring drives in Victoria – by far the toughest “school” in Australian harness racing – is not easy. Another former Kiwi Nathan Purdon experienced exactly the same thing when he had a stint driving in a few Australian states…

Gibbs grabs double at Manawatu

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By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Levin trainer Murray Gibbs was left in awe of his two mares at the conclusion of racing at Manawatu Raceway on Thursday. Manhattan Sunshine and Smokinhotcheddar gave Gibbs a winning double and he couldn’t have been happier. “I am pinching myself, I am really pleased,” Gibbs said. “They are two nice horses that haven’t had a lot of racing luck the entire season and things have just fallen into place recently. “They have been working well all season and the horses deserve it.” Manhattan…

Sundees Son to join millionaires club tonight

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By Michael Guerin John Dunn wants his old mate Sundees Son to enter the millionaire’s club in style. So while tonight’s $20,000 Woodlands Stud Free-For-All at Addington (7.17pm) is only the start point of a huge autumn campaign, Dunn would love to win to stamp the historic occasion. Recently-crowned Horse of the Year,  Sundees Son goes into tonight’s 2600m standing start on $999,667 in career stakes so will join the elite millionaire’s club regardless, a remarkable achievement considering he has never raced in Australia. With so much more racing in…

Key lead-up meeting at Alexandra Park tonight

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By Michael Guerin The meeting before the even bigger meeting should always be viewed with caution by harness racing punters but tonight’s Alexandra Park meeting still presents some great opportunities. The 11-race meeting brings together many of the stars who will chase far bigger targets next Friday, including the Northern Derby and Oaks and the two Young Guns Finals, the first juvenile features of the season. Tonight’s meeting also hosts an open class pacing sprint which is the next round of Self Assured versus South Coast Arden and while they…

Selections | Addington – Tonight

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Commentator Matt Cross makes his selections for Addington tonight.   Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Matt Cross Commentator    Race 15.27pm 11 Major Icon3 Rodasi5 Bettor Be Sharp1 Van Shard Race 25.56pm 1 Vertigo5 Harbour Queen7 Ali Lindenny8 Martha Stuart Race 36.27pm 10 Lochart Shard4 Sneak A Peek1 Judgement Bay8 Glorys Delight   Race 46.52pm 8 Wotsonyamind3 Acento6 Luella7 Franco Norton   Race 57.17pm 7 Sundees Son2 Muscle Mountain4 Mataderos1 Five Wise Men Race 67.46pm 4 One Change5 AG’s White Socks2 Allamericanlover6 Classie Brigade Race 78.13pm 7 Repeat Pat14 Cochy Malc9 Time Up…

Hong Kong Derby barrier challenge for California Spangle

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California Spangle forges to Hong Kong Classic Cup victory. Zac Purton believes California Spangle will have to produce a monumental performance to win the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (20 March) after drawing barrier 10. Chasing a second Derby victory, Purton concedes he faces a daunting task to succeed on the front-running galloper, while California Spangle’s trainer Tony Cruz remains committed to vying for the lead with the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner. “I don’t think 10 is a great barrier for us at…