Month: July 2022

NT Derby Day 2022 betting tips & top odds | Saturday, July 16

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What NT Derby Day 2022 Where Darwin Turf Club – Buntine Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, July 16, 2022 First Race 1:52pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes We are back at Fannie Bay this Saturday for the 2022 NT Derby, which headlines a seven-part card on Day 4 of the Darwin Cup Carnival. See our race-by-race preview and best bets for the day. Race 1 (1.52pm) – $25,000 Mittys 0-66 Handicap (1600m) Mangione has had three runs since arriving in the Top End and is backing up after a solid…

Forsman leans toward Oneroa as his best

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A drop back in class combined with improved underfoot conditions at Ruakaka has pushed Oneroa to the front of the queue, as far as trainer Andrew Forsman’s best chance of victory at the meeting on Saturday. The Shooting To Win mare will take on Rating 74 company in the Croft Poles Handicap (1200m) after an unplaced effort at her previous appearance in the Listed Tauranga Classic (1400m). “I like her chances and would have liked them even more if she had drawn a little bit better,” the Cambridge-based Forsman said.…

Australian targets beckon La Crique

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Group One performer La Crique is being set for a trip across the Tasman this spring where she will be aimed at some rich Melbourne targets. Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander have been weighing up between Melbourne and Sydney, with the A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) the major drawcard for a New South Wales visit, but the husband-and-wife duo are leaning towards heading to Victoria. “It is either Melbourne or the Golden Eagle, and I don’t think 1500m is her ideal distance in Australia, she will want to compete a…

Weight the only concern with Nedwin

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Trainer Paul Nelson is pleased with his in-form jumper Nedwin heading into the Hydra Cell Wellington Hurdles (3400m) at Trentham on Saturday, he just has one concern – weight. The son of Niagara has been allotted topweight of 69kg in the nine-horse field, which has taken Nelson a bit by surprise. “He has gone pretty well and I am very happy with him except for his weight,” said Nelson, who trains in partnership with Corrina McDougal. “He has only won two races and it is not being treated as a…

Pakenham racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Sunday, July 17

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What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Sunday, July 17, 2022 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Pakenham Racecourse is scheduled to host six races over the obstacles on Sunday afternoon for the Mosstrooper Jumps Race Day. The track is rated a Heavy 8 and the rail is out 12m, with the first race set to get underway at 12:05pm AEST. Read on to see our best bets and quaddie picks for the afternoon. Best Bet at Pakenham – Stern Idol…

GRV Covid update: New public health order changes now in effect

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The Victorian Government this week announced further changes to pandemic orders and public health recommendations which came into place at 11:59pm on Tuesday 12 July 2022. The changes were implemented to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure Victorians are aware of proactive steps they can take to look after themselves and each other. This will in turn help alleviate the pressure on our health system and ensure businesses can continue to keep customers and workers safe and their doors open. From midnight on Tuesday 12 July 2022, the…

Sandown continues community support

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Sandown Greyhound Racing Club has continued its engagement with the Greater Dandenong community, announcing the latest round of funding for community groups through the Sandown Community Support Fund (SCSF). The SCSF is sponsored by Greyhounds Entertainment and Sandown GRC and supplies financial support that enables non-profit groups and clubs to continue their great work within the community. The successful groups, listed below, were acknowledged during a special presentation at Sandown GRC on Thursday night (July 14). Burden Park Bowls Club Mazenod Old Collegians Football Club Southern Pirates Cricket Club Noble…

Punt Drunk: Sick watch for Grafton punters

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While Saturday feature racing takes a bit of a break in the midst of winter, country racing has come to the forefront. During the week, Grafton played host to its famous July Carnival, which ended up being the scene of the crime for one of the sickest beats of all time. Looking ahead to the weekend, a Wagga Town Plate winner is going around in the bush in Central Queensland, while a boom horse returns at Flemington. YUCK, YUCK, YUCK Horses are big animals, and often in racing there simply…

Sandown Racecourse

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Sandown is one of four metropolitan tracks in Melbourne and is owned and operated by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC). Opened in 1965, Sandown Racecourse is one the more highly used tracks in Australia, let alone Victoria, with upwards of 40 meetings held at the track each year. Racing is held on the inside track (Lakeside) and outside track (Hillside) throughout the racing season, in a bid to help wear and tear on either tracks. Sandown currently plays host to the Underwood Stakes in September and with the upcoming redevelopment…

Super Sonja Wiseman rides winning quartet at Darwin

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Sonja Wiseman drives the Nicole Irwin-trained Valentina Star to victory in the $30,000 Rose Bowl (1300m) for the fillies and mares on Day 3 of the 2022 Darwin Cup Carnival. Around this time a year ago, Sonja Wiseman’s life had turned upside down. Right now, life couldn’t be better. The Top End jockey was sidelined for three months following a fall on Day 6 of the Darwin Cup Carnival on July 28, 2021. After being dislodged from her mount Supreme Times entering the home straight, Wiseman landed heavily on Fannie…