Month: October 2022

Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 29th October

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Today 29th October 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. Australia horse racing news 5 mins ago Queensland horse racing to get new integrity review appeals panel The new Queensland Racing Appeals Panel (QRAP) has been given the green light by the Queensland Government, paving the way …Read More Australia horse racing news 6 hours ago Grand Pierro…

Grand Pierro happy to go punch for punch in the Victoria Derby

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Grand Pierro ridden by Craig Williams wins the Roderick Insurance Brokers Geelong Classic at Geelong Racecourse on October 19, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Jason Warren says his three-year-old Grand Pierro would happily go “punch for punch” with anyone who crosses him, and the tough gelding will also enjoy stepping up in Group 1 company. That will happen in the $2 million Victoria Derby over 2500m at Flemington on Saturday when he takes on the likes of Spring Champion Stakes victor Sharp ’N’ Smart and Vase…

The racehorse that went from rags to riches

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A Queensland racehorse who no one originally wanted is about to race for $10 million. Gypsy Goddess didn’t attract a single genuine bid at auction, so her breeder found her a home on the Sunshine Coast – before convincing a group of mates to buy in. A Queensland racehorse who no one originally wanted is about to race for $10 million. Gypsy Goddess didn’t attract a single genuine bid at auction, so her breeder found her a home on the Sunshine Coast – before convincing a group of mates to…

Lost And Running seeking Everest consolation

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After missing the A$15 million The Everest (1200m), Lost And Running is on the hunt for a consolation win in the A$3 million Nature Strip Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday. While trainer John O’Shea was disappointed when Lost And Running had to be scratched from The Everest on race morning, he took it on the chin, even finding positives in the subsequent victory of the Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick.  “We took the disappointment early in the week and lamenting about what may or may not have been will only depress you,…

Pungo to represent Kiwi sporting stars at Flemington

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A host of Kiwi sporting stars hope to feel the rush of winning when they cheer home their equine pride and joy Pungo in Saturday’s A$500,000 Gr.3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. England Test Cricket Coach Brendon McCullum, rugby stars Israel Dagg and Beauden Barrett, as well as Kiwi actor Karl Urban are just some of the names in the ownership of Pungo, an impressive last-start winner at his second start. Purchased for $180,000 at last year’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale, Pungo is a well-supported $3.30…

She’s Licketysplit looking to come up roses at Flemington

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Kiwi filly She’s Licketysplit will have the sternest test of her burgeoning career when she heads to Flemington on Saturday to compete against weight-for-age company in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). The three-year-old filly will carry just 49kg in the Group One, 7.5kg less than her nearest rival, and while he is unsure how his filly will measure up this weekend, trainer Andrew Forsman believes she will be competitive with that weight disparity. “Our filly is really well, she hasn’t had a lot of luck with track conditions this…

Goulburn Cup Day racing tips & quaddie | Sunday, October 30

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What Goulburn Cup Day 2022 Where Goulburn Racing Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Sunday, October 30, 2022 First Race 1:25pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Goulburn Racing Club is the place to be on Sunday afternoon with a competitive eight-race card headlined by the $200,000 Goulburn Cup. The rail sits in the true position for the entire circuit, and we’re listed at a Soft 7 for race-day; however, we’re expecting some clearing weather ahead, so we’re hopeful for an upgrade by Sunday afternoon. The first gets underway at 1:25pm…

Saturday’s Alice Springs racing preview & best bets | 29/10/2022

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What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, October 29, 2022 First Race 2:12pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Racing returns to Alice Springs this Saturday for a six-part card out of Pioneer Park. HorseBetting’s NT racing expert has combed through the program and picked out his best bets for every race in the Red Centre this weekend. Race 1 (2.12pm)  –  $18,375 Alice’s Biggest Christmas Party 2nd December 0-58 Handicap (1200m) Harbour Express is aiming for three straight wins and is more than…

Wayne Davis dodges injury after fall as bird strikes horse

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The ever-smiling Wayne Davis, one of the leading jockeys in the Northern Territory, on one of the rare occasions he filled in as a strapper during a race meeting at Fannie Bay in Darwin. Veteran Darwin jockey Wayne Davis was lucky to escape serious injury following a frightening mishap during trackwork at Fannie Bay on Wednesday morning. In what can only be described as a freak accident, the 51-year-old was dislodged from the Phil Cole-trained Rock Wave when a plover struck the four-year-old gelding in the head as he was…

Colt set to make a Group One impact

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Undefeated three-year-old Grand Impact faces his biggest test to date when he contests Saturday’s Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington. The son of Satono Aladdin is one of a trio of runners for the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr stable in the stallion-making race. The Cranbourne conditioners will present Group One winner Jacquinot ($5.50), last-start Group Three winner Grand Impact ($8.50) and outsider Bews ($91) in the dash down the Flemington straight six. Kiwi bred Grand Impact has proven somewhat of a nice surprise to date, with the…