Month: November 2022

Geall’s ‘Dream’ Cup run continues

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David Geall’s remarkable recent record in the Group 1 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup has continued with the two-time Cup-winning trainer qualifying Fernando Mick, his fourth finalist in the last six years. Lara-based Geall is taking aim at back-to-back Cup victories, after Koblenz led all-the-way in 2021, while My Redeemer reigned supreme in 2018. Like Fernando Mick, both Koblenz and My Redeemer are sons of 2015 Cup runner-up Fernando Bale, while Koblenz’s mother Up Hill Jill, was unplaced in the 2017 final. “It’s been a ride!” Geall said. “I’m sure the little…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 25th November

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This day 25th November 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 7 hours ago Morphettville betting preview & quaddie tips | November 26, 2022 Metropolitan racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday afternoon where the Listed City Of Marion Stakes is the feature event on …Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 hours ago Winterbottom Stakes Day…

Talent far from hidden with talented filly

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By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Hidden Talent’s abilities are far from unknown as she prepares for her first tilt at elite level at Addington Raceway on Friday. The Bacardi Lindy filly has won all four of her starts to date, including the Group 3 Sires’ Stakes Classique Mobile Trot (1980m) at the Christchurch track in September. She will return to Addington on Friday where she will contest the Group 1 ‘What The Hill’ At Woodlands NZ Trotting Oaks (1980m). “I am pretty excited and hopefully she runs a good…

Neptune has timely win for Ray Green

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By Michael Guerin Neptune gave everybody in harness racing the feel-good story they wanted at Alexandra Park on Thursday night after a horror week for trainer Ray Green. The popular 77-year-old horseman, who just two weeks ago won his second New Zealand Cup with Copy That, has been in hospital since Monday when he was kicked in the stomach by a horse. Green needed a seven-hour operation and has had small sections of his colon and bowel removed, having to have a bag fixed for at least the next three…

Morphettville betting preview & quaddie tips | November 26, 2022

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What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 12:17pm ACDT Visit Ladbrokes Morphettville Racecourse is the destination for metropolitan racing in South Australia on Saturday with a nine-race program set down for decision. The Listed City Of Marion Stakes (1200m) highlights the action out of the City of Churches, and despite the track being rated a Soft 6, we expect to be racing on an improving surface throughout with a Soft 5 or better on the agenda. We…

Winterbottom Stakes Day best bets & quaddie | November 26, 2022

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What Winterbottom Stakes Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 12:05pm AWST Visit Ladbrokes Ascot Racecourse will host a cracking nine-race card this Saturday, highlighted by the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes. The track is currently rated a Soft 6, but with no rain on the forecast for Friday and Saturday, we expect the track to get into the Good range by Saturday. The rail has been pushed out to the 3m position after a big day of racing last…

Gold Coast best bets & quaddie tips | November 26, 2022

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What Gold Coast Races Where Gold Coast Turf Club – Racecourse Dr, Bundall QLD 4217 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 12:03pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Saturday metropolitan racing will return to Gold Coast Turf Club this weekend for a very competitive nine-race program. The track is currently rated as a Good 4, and with no rain on the forecast — combined with some warm weather on Friday and Saturday — we don’t expect to see the track get any softer than the current rating. The rail will be in…

Caulfield full racing tips, best bets & quaddie | 26/11/2022

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What Zipping Classic Day 2022 Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Caulfield for a bumper nine-race program this Saturday, headlined by the Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) worth $750,000. With perfect conditions forecast, we will be racing on a Good 4 with the possibility of an upgrade to a Good 3, while the rail comes out 2m for the entire circuit. The big day of racing from The Heath commences at…

Northern juveniles withdrawn from Harness Grand Prix

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Two highly-fancied northern stablemates are out of next month’s first ever Harness Grand Prix at Addington. Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan have withdrawn both Merlin from the Ace of Diamonds for the 2YO Pacing Colts and Geldings and also Advance Party from the Ace of Diamonds for the 2YO Pacing Fillies. Advance Party’s withdrawal follows her disappointing 12th in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Sires’ Stakes Fillies Final on Show Day at Addington, won by the unbeaten Millwood Nike, while Merlin ran a huge fourth behind Don’t Stop Dreaming in the Woodlands…

Bolt For Brilliance – “he’s pretty close”

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By Adam Hamilton Tony Herlihy isn’t about to make any excuses for Bolt For Brilliance in this Inter Dominion. Sure, we all know the challenges Herlihy has faced just getting his stable star to Victoria in recent weeks, but that’s history. “I’m looking forward now,” Herlihy said. “What happened is in the past. If there was even one small thing that worried me, I wouldn’t have brought him across.” Asked how close Bolt For Brilliance is to his top heading into the series, Herlihy sounded bullish. “He’s pretty close. He…