Victoria’s greyhound racing community will support the RSL’s Anzac Appeal through Two for Two-up on Monday (24 April 2022) at Shepparton, Traralgon, Ballarat and Warrnambool. For ever number two rug who wins on ANZAC Day, the four clubs will donate $50 to their local RSL which will be matched by Greyhound Racing Victoria – making it $100 per number two winner. GRV Chair, Peita Duncan said Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen had given so much for the nation. “Through this campaign, we can give something back with all the funds raise…
Month: April 2022
Best ‘$51 pop’ Anderson has raced wins the Mick Dittman
Rubiquitous leads throughout in Mick Dittman Plate (Photo: Darren Winningham) The Listed Mick Dittman Plate (1110m) was set to be a clear standout on Doomben’s nine-race program, but after Rob Heathcote’s runners were scratched and Shaquero came out due to a track downgrade, it lost some of its shine. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure though, which Chris Anderson, Brad Stewart and Rubiqutious capitalised on, leading all of the way in the $130,000 race. After opening $41 earlier in the week, the three-year-old son of Rubick came into as…
Persistence pays off with Chartres with win VOBIS Sires Guineas
Chartres ridden by Ethan Brown wins the The VOBIS Sires Guineas. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Not everything has gone to plan for Chartres this preparation, but his victory in the $500,000 VOBIS Sires Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield on Saturday is proof that persistence pays off. The $5.50 chance with Ladbrokes sat in the midfield and took advantage of the cover available, before making his move at the turn and finding the front with 200m to go. Matt Laurie’s three-year-old gelding wasn’t headed from there. 2022 VOBIS Sires Guineas Replay https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-VOBIS-Sires-Guineas.mp4 The…
Race day inspections find banned substance in Heathcote runners
Rob Heathcote’s runners were scratched from Doomben’s meeting by order of QRIC Stewards Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards ordered that all four of Rob Heathcote’s runners be scratched at Doomben on Saturday, prior to the running of race one. The Queensland trainer was set to saddle up Crymenotears (R4), Prince Of Boom (R7), Startantes (R7) and Starvirgo (R9) across the course of the afternoon, with Prince Of Boom the favourite for the Listed Mick Dittman Plate (1110m), but he was forced to wait for another day. QRIC acted upon…
Kah masterclass helps Grandslam land the VOBIS Gold Heath
Grandslam ridden by Jamie Kah wins the VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) It all looked so easy, but the comfortable winning jockey aboard Grandslam from the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Heath (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday said her lead-up was anything but simple. Which is why Jamie Kah has an impressive 60 wins so far this Victorian jockeys’ season – she knows how to solve difficult problems. Kah piloted the four-year-old gelding and $1.85 favourite with online betting sites to an all-the-way 5.5 length victory. 2022 VOBIS Gold…
Princess Stakes quinella for O’Dea & Hoysted
Ben Thompson guides Canadian Dancer to victory in the Listed Princess Stakes at Doomben. (Photo: Darren Winningham) Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted were able to quinella the first Listed race of the afternoon at Doomben, with Canadian Dancer and Teranga running one-two in the Princess Stakes (1640m). The three-year-old fillies were both well found in the market, starting second and third favourites respectively, while race favourite Mokulua worked home well into third. 2022 PRINCESS STAKES REPLAY https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Princess-Stakes.mp4 Both gallopers went into the race off last-start victories, so there was plenty…
Paddock beckons for unbeaten Yiska
Yiska makes it three from three at Doomben. (Photo: Darren Winningham) After yet another impressive victory, unbeaten two-year-old Yiska will go for a well-earned spell, rather than pushing on throughout the Brisbane Winter Carnival. The Lee Freedman-trained youngster has been dominant in his three career starts, rising through the grades from a provincial victory at the Sunshine Coast to a Saturday metropolitan win at Doomben. Two-Year-Old Handicap (1200m) Race Replay https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Yiska-2YO-Handicap.mp4 The gelded son of Smart Missile had led all of the way in his first two victories under Tegan…
Bandersnatch hands Team Hawkes maiden Tamworth Cup victory
Bandersnatch (right) claims the 2022 Tamworth Cup. It was the first time Team Hawkes have had a runner in Tamworth, but the trip paid off when Bandersnatch claimed the $200,000 Tamworth Cup (1400m) on Friday. Shouldering 62kg and ridden by Golden Slipper winning jockey Brenton Avdulla, Bandersnatch was second up after a good two-length fifth in the hotly run Group 3 Star Kingdom Stakes (1200m) on March 28 at Newcastle. “Full credit to Team Hawkes, they had him cherry ripe today. It was a nice day out the other day,…
Daily Mail: Don’t argue with ‘Dusty’ at The Meadows
Premier Racing at The Meadows tonight features G3 Launching Pad finalist Dusty Bourbski aiming to win for the fourth time in his last five starts in a Grade 5 525m race. Group finalists Aston Lavinia and Torpedo Tears, plus Aratuza Bale, clash in a Mixed 4/5 600m race, while the consistent Daph’s Zac and G2 Horsham Cup runner-up Americano Miss headline a Mixed 3/4 525m event. Promising chasers Romina Bale and Set Me Free duel in a 525m Restricted Win race, while Fabriola Zero v Ms. Mighty Mouse v Fabriola…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 23, 2022
Horse Racing on Saturday, April 23 will feature 11 meetings in Australia, headlined by The Showdown at Caulfield Racecourse. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets for the meetings at Caulfield, Doomben, Morphettville, Randwick, Ascot & Alice Springs. Saturday Racing Tips – April 23, 2022 Caulfield Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Alice Springs Racing Tips Featured Race The Showdown – Caulfield Race 6 As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check…