Nelson can’t fault National hope The Cossack

The Cossack will contest the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. Photo Credit: Race Images – Kenton Wright Star New Zealand jumper The Cossack has made all the right moves ahead of his return to the big fences in the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat. The Mastercraftsman 10-year-old was in imperious form at home before heading across the Tasman and will attempt to return to winning ways in Sunday’s feature for trainers Paul Nelson and Corinna McDougal. The Cossack made his Australian debut in the Australian Grand…

Australia beckons runaway debut winner

Miss Take winning at Riccarton on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South Miss Take’s time in New Zealand is limited following the sale of a majority share in the exciting filly on the eve of her effortless debut victory at Riccarton. The Terri Rae-trained daughter of War Decree strolled to a 9.5 length win in the Ellie Stokes Charity Dinner Maiden (1200m) on the synthetic track on Thursday with rider Lisa Allpress sporting the colours of prominent Australian owner Manoj Wanzare. The Indian-born and Sydney-based thoroughbred enthusiast had completed a deal…

Punt Drunk: Weld looks into the future in 1993

It has been an eventful little week in the racing world, with the NZ TAB making the headlines. The new kid on the block in Queensland racing has hit the ground running, while vision also surfaced of a bloke who might know a thing or two. The Punt Drunk team has you covered for your Friday racing fix. MR. STRIKERATE The name Jack Bruce is a new one in Queensland racing, but we urge you to remember it. The young trainer has had just 23 starters, with his first coming…

Cummings keen to see colts perform in Rosehill features

James Cummings says he is interested to see how Golden Mile goes in Saturday’s Up & Coming Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. (Racing Photos) Godolphin has a strong hand in the two three-year-old features at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with Golden Mile and Spacewalk looking to book their spots in next month’s Golden Rose (1400m). In the Group 3 Up & Coming Stakes (1300m), trainer James Cummings is set to test the unbeaten Golden Mile, with the son of Astern looking to convert his Ballarat maiden victory into stakes success. The…

Passive Aggressive ticking all the boxes ahead of Cockram Stakes

Passive Aggressive will be out to remain unbeaten at Caulfield on Saturday. (Racing Photos) Unbeaten mare Passive Aggressive will be out to keep her record intact when she steps out in the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday. The Grahame Begg-trained four-year-old has put her rivals to the sword in all four career starts to date, with her most recent victory in the Listed Creswick Stakes (1200m) at Flemington her best yet. Now, the daughter of Fastnet Rock has to take her form to another level in…

Jess Gleeson trio expected to fire in Winter Series Final

Alice Springs trainer Jess Gleeson will have runners Sedona, Bartolini and Colhoun line up in the $40,000 Ladbrokes Winter Series Final (1200m) at Pioneer Park on Friday. After a successful first up Darwin Cup Carnival, Alice Springs trainer Jess Gleeson is in line to win the feature race at Pioneer Park on Friday. The $40,000 Ladbrokes Winter Series Final (1200m) for the 0-66 class takes place in the Red Centre during the annual Truckies Day meeting. A new promotion introduced by the Alice Springs Turf Club, the Ladbrokes Winter Series…

Who’s who in the Waterloo Cup

The Waterloo Cup will be decided for the 149th time on Sunday at Lang Lang as the 2022 coursing season draws to a close. Up to seven greyhounds remain in the series after starting with 54 contenders last weekend. Here’s a snapshot of the remaining contenders. 2022 WATERLOO CUP QUARTER FINALISTS CRABBY YABBYTrainer: James Shaw, Seymour Record: 46 starts 11-6-7Prizemoney: $25,800Coursing events contested: 2Coursing events won: 2Comment: Undefeated on the coursing circuit and has shown plenty of versatility on the circle, winning races from 300m to 515m including a victory…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 26, 2022

Horse Racing on Friday, August 26 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 meeting at Alice Springs, Gold Coast & Pakenham. Friday Racing Tips – August 26, 2022 Alice Springs Racing Tips Gold Coast Racing Tips Pakenham Synthetic 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…

Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 26th August

Today 26th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 6 mins ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 26, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Orman sitting…

Genuine pace to suit Dunn pair

By Jonny Turner A repeat of last year’s Group Three Maurice Holmes Vase won’t cut it for Geoff and James Dunn’s returning stars The Falcon and Laver. The hardy stayers will both make a start on their new campaigns when stepping out in the first New Zealand Cup qualifying event of 2022. There looks to be little question about where The Falcon is at ahead of his turn after he produced a stirring performance to run second to race rival Heza Sport in a recent trial. The four-year-old set up…