Month: October 2022

Surefire (GB) ridden by James McDonald wins the Lexus Archer Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 29, 2022 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) James McDonald and Chris Waller have combined for their first winner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with Surefire in the Archer Stakes, as the odds-on favourite proved to be the stronger horse at the end of 2500m. Many commentators thought that the Archer Stakes was Surefire’s to lose and the punters agreed as he was backed in to red figures, winning as the $1.85…

Perfect Thought ridden by Craig Williams returns to the mounting yard after winning the Network 10 Carbine Club Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 29, 2022 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos) Perfect Thought has run away with the Carbine Club Stakes in the first race of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, giving Craig Williams and John Sargent their first winner on Derby Day at Flemington. The favourite, Pungo, set up a genuine tempo and looked to have the race within his keeping at the 200m mark before the…

What Peninsula Cup Day Where Mornington Racing Club – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Sunday, October 30, 2022 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes It’s Peninsula Cup Day on Sunday afternoon, as they serve up a nine-race card to keep us invested after Derby Day at Flemington. It’s bound to be a very Heavy track as all of Victoria continues to be bombarded with horrid weather, so with the track listed as a Heavy 9, and plenty more rain forecast over the weekend, the Heavy 10 is likely.…

The world’s most famous jockey Frankie Dettori is looking forward to riding Welwal in the $10 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill on Saturday. Picture: John Nguyen/JNVisuals. The world’s most famous jockey Frankie Dettori loves a challenge, and he’ll certainly get that from Golden Eagle favourite Light Infantry in the $10 million feature at Rosehill on Saturday. In a fascinating sub-plot during the draw for the world’s third-richest race on turf, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s $3.30 winning chance with online bookmakers was allocated barrier eight, alongside Welwal. Dettori will pilot…

Jamie Kah pictured riding Sejardan to victory in the Red Anchor Stakes at Moonee Valley. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) You often hear the phrase “we have no excuses” after a sub-par performance in sport. But those in the Gary Portelli camp were always quietly confident their star colt Sejardan would bounce back from disappointment in the Melbourne leg of his spring preparation. And that he most certainly did in stunning fashion last Saturday, producing an explosive late turn of foot to win the Red Anchor Stakes. It is why…

Majestic Star triumphs for Harry Bentley. Harry Bentley is optimistic Majestic Star can continue his emergence as one of Hong Kong’s most versatile horses when he returns to turf competition and Happy Valley for the Class 2 Guangzhou Handicap (1200m) on Sunday (October 30). Twice a winner on Sha Tin’s dirt surface and also twice successful on Happy Valley turf, Majestic Star has risen from 69 to 99 in the handicaps under trainer Danny Shum and Bentley believes the I Am Invincible gelding is primed to perform strongly again. “He…

Murray Bridge trainer Garret Lynch was happy to travel over 1600km to Alice Springs to ensure that his horses had the opportunity to race on a firm track after endless heavy surfaces in South Australia. It sounds outrageous, but Murray Bridge trainer Garret Lynch decided to travel over 1600km to race half a dozen horses at Alice Springs on Saturday. The reason? “Well, the weather to be honest,” Lynch said from the Red Centre on Friday. “It’s been pretty wet down home and we’re looking for a firmer track –…

Horse Racing on Saturday, October 29 features 15 meetings around Australia headline by VRC Derby Day at Flemington and Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au compiled free quaddie numbers for the meetings at Flemington, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot & Alice Springs. Flemington quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 1-3-4-14-15 1-2-4 7-9-14-16 2 Investment: $60 for 100% Rosehill quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 2-3-7-11 3-5-6-12-16 1-10-13-17 3-5-8-11 Investment: $320 for 100% Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 4-1 2-7-8-13 1-2-7-9-10 2-3-5-8-11 Investment:…

Horse Racing on Saturday, October 29 will feature 15 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 Flemington, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot & Alice Springs. Saturday Racing Tips – October 29, 2022 Flemington Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Alice Springs Racing Tips Featured Races Coolmore Stud Stakes – Flemington Race 6 Nature Strip Stakes – Rosehill Race 7 VRC Derby – Flemington Race 7…