Month: August 2022

Zaaki is once again on a path towards the Cox Plate. (Photo: Michael McInally) Annabel Neasham has a decision to make in the coming days, with plans for superstar gelding Zaaki slightly up in the air as the spring approaches. Having planned to resume the eight-year-old in the Tramway Stakes (1400m) on September 3, the way he trialled on Friday morning at Rosehill Gardens has Neasham thinking about starting him in the first Group 1 of the new season – the Winx Stakes (1400m) in eight days’ time. Neasham told…

Overpass set the turf alight at the Rosehill trials on Friday morning. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) It may have only been a barrier trial, but Bjorn Baker’s Overpass sent tongues wagging as he scorched the turf at Rosehill Gardens on Friday morning. The four-year-old entire pinged out of the gates in Trial 2, which featured four Group 1 winners including Zaaki and Fireburn. Overpass, a son of Vancouver, is yet to score a slot for The Everest (1200m) in October, but his 8.9-length trial victory in a time of 55.94 over…

Frankie Dettori has been given the nod to ride Verry Elleegant in her French campaign. (Photo: Press Association) Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has said he is “super excited” to ride Verry Elleegant in her first-up run in France next weekend. The superstar mare joined the Francis Graffard stable earlier in the year, with Australian connections hoping to win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with her in October. Dettori is no stranger to that race, having won it six times throughout his illustrious riding career. One race that has eluded…

While it hasn’t been an overly eventful week in the racing world, there is plenty to talk about. The Punt Drunk team dissects some of the more interesting stories to crop up in the past few days, including the early crow at Mackay on Tuesday, the latest on the Alligator Blood saga, and Verry Elleegant’s much-anticipated jockey booking. THE EARLY CROW STRIKES AGAIN One of the first rules of the racing industry is to never go the early crow, whether that is as a punter, trainer, owner or race caller.…

Horse Racing on Friday, August 12 will feature five 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 Ipswich & Geelong. Friday Racing Tips – August 12, 2022 Ipswich Racing Tips Geelong 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 racing taking place on August…