Caulfield success for Passione

Kiwi mare Passione recorded an impressive victory over 1400m at Caulfield on Saturday for new trainer Nigel Blackiston. Sporting the colours of Brendan and Jo Lindsay of Cambridge Stud, the four-year-old mare was transferred across the Tasman, having won one of her 16 starts in the care of Lisa Latta, while also boasting an important Group Three placing in the Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) as a three-year-old. In her second start for Ballarat-based Blackiston, Passione came with a well-timed run under Craig Williams to score by a half-length in BenchMark…

Establishment going from strength to strength for Thurlow

Handy winter stayer Establishment has provided his syndicate of owners with plenty of excitement in recent months and did so again on Saturday when he produced another tough effort to take out his third career victory when successful over 2000m at New Plymouth The lightly raced five-year-old son of Remind has rarely been out of the money in his career to date, having finished in the top four in 14 of his 18 starts. The Bill Thurlow-trained gelding had won by more than eight lengths over 2000m in rating 65…

Wheeler produces local quinella

New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler was light on numbers with just three runners for his home meeting on Saturday but still managed to saddle up a quinella in the third race of the day. Wheeler produced honest performer Zeefa Zed as one of the favourites for the rating 65 1800m contest and he looked likely when he swept to the lead on the point of the home turn, however it was his enigmatic stablemate The Big Boss, who tracked him into the race, that produced a grinding finish in the…

Drako ‘breathes’ a Fireball

Highly underrated stayer Drako Bale was ‘breathing fire’ in tonight’s $37,250 Group 3 KCR Pet Transport Fireball final (730m) at The Meadows. Drako translates as “dragon” in Greek mythology, but a $25,000 first prize was reality for trainer Andrea Dailly . (She finished third with Zipping Ticket in last year’s final.) Ironically, Drako Bale ($12.10) slayed his rivals with a sizzling frontrunning performance from box six. He defeated a gallant Jarick Bale ($3.50) by 2.9L, with Play Nice ($8.90) a further 0.5L away third in 43.07sec. Fastest heat winner Rohan Bale…

King Of Sparta reigns supreme in Bletchingly Stakes

Jye McNeil returns to the mounting yard on King Of Sparta after winning the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.(Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Top Melbourne jockey Jye McNeil could not have wished for a better opening, pouncing on a dream crease in the field 300m out to win the $200,000 Bletchingly Stakes aboard King Of Sparta. It didn’t come without a struggle, only edging out Scallopini for Steven O’Dea and Matthew Hoysted on the line in the Group 3 sprint over 1200m at Caulfield. “He let down fantastic and was able…

Alice Springs betting preview, tips & top odds | Sunday, 24/7/22

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse South, Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Sunday, July 24, 2022 First Race 2:52pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Pioneer Park will be hosting a five-race card this Sunday and our Northern Territory specialist brings you the race-by-race betting preview with the top tips and best odds available for the big day of racing. First race is set to start at 2:52pm local time. Race 1 (2.52pm) – $20,000 Centre Plumbing 0-64 Handicap (1200m) Fantasy Eagle hasn’t missed a beat since arriving in the…

Casterton races betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, July 24

What Casterton Races Where Casterton Racecourse – 119 Racecourse Rd, Casterton VIC 3311 When Sunday, July 24, 2022 First Race 12:38pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Casterton Racecourse is the destination for a seven-race card on Sunday afternoon in country Victoria and with a bit of luck Horsebetting.com.au can steer you into a few winners. The first three events of the day are over the jumps, whilst the four quaddies legs are set to be competed under highweight conditions. The first of seven is set to go at 12:38pm AEST on a…

Tsaikos hopeful of more success during Darwin Cup Carnival

Former Victorian jockey Stan Tsaikos enjoying the good life in the Top End as he exercises a horse at one of Darwin’s beaches. Tsaikos, who is currently based in Darwin, has taken out the Alice Springs and Provincial jockey’s premiership for the second straight season. Stan Tsaikos has defended his title in the Alice Springs and Provincial jockey’s premiership for the 2021/22 season, but the trainer’s premiership is still up for grabs. Terry Gillett, who was the champion trainer last season, and Lisa Whittle, the dominant force in the Red…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 23, 2022

Horse Racing on Saturday, July 23 will feature 12 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 Caulfield, Randwick, Doomben, Morphettville & Darwin. Saturday Racing Tips – July 23, 2022 Caulfield Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Darwin 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…

Emily’s Champion Puppy celebration

Emerging young Victorian trainer Emily Azzopardi celebrated her first feature victory in style on Thursday night in Adelaide, preparing the quinella in the Champion Puppy final (530m). A former jockey and mother to 22-month old Noah, 23-year-old Azzopardi had three finalists in the age-restricted feature, littermates Angus Keeping (Box 1), Melissa Keeping (Box 4), and Monique Keeping (Box 5). Courtesy of an impressive 30.71sec heat victory and drawing the rails, Angus Keeping started a warm $2.25 favourite, with Monique Keeping at $5.50 and Melissa Keeping the outsider of the Azzopardi…