Ashford Street proves too strong in the Kensington Stakes

Ashford Street ridden by Teo Nugent returns to the mounting yard after winning the Kensington Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Teo Nugent took out his first Flemington feature on Saturday afternoon as he and the Ken Elford-trained Ashford Street combined to salute stylishly in the $200,000 Kensington Stakes (1000m). It comes as no surprise with Teo Nugent having an affinity with this five-year-old gelding having ridden him on 11 occasions with three wins and two more minor placings prior to Saturday’s success. It was a perfect set…

Alice Springs racing tips & best value bets | Sunday 18/12/2022

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Sunday, December 18, 2022 First Race 1:37pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes We are back at Pioneer Park this weekend for a six-part meeting kicking off at 1:37pm local time. HorseBetting’s NT racing expert brings you his top tips for Sunday’s action in Alice Springs. Race 1 (1.37pm) – $19,425 See You Back – Sunday 15th January 2023 0-64 Handicap (1600m) Fantasy Eagle has had nine starts in Alice Springs for one win and four seconds, and…

Dubbo best bets & quaddie tips | December 19, 2022

What Dubbo Races Where Dubbo Turf Club – 11L Merrilea Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830 When Monday, December 19, 2022 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Dubbo racecourse will host a competitive seven-race program this Sunday. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with warm weather forecast across the weekend, we should be in the Good range come raceday. The rail will be in the +4m position from the 900m-400m and in the True position for the remainder of the circuit. The first race will kick off at 1:45pm…

Drama at Flemington as Stewards overturn dead heat result

Invincible Caviar ridden by Jamie Kah wins the Festive Season Sprint at Flemington in controversial circumstances. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) In an unprecedented decision from stewards have elected to overturn a dead heat result in the fifth race at Flemington racecourse on Saturday afternoon, due to overuse of the whip on Blake Shinn’s mount My Yankee Girl. Jamie Kah (Invincible Caviar) and Blake Shinn (My Yankee Girl) couldn’t be split in the photo finish going past the post and produced a dead heat for punters, before Racing Victoria Stewards…

Another dazzling win by Copy That

By Michael Guerin Sometimes Copy That performs to a level that makes you wonder how he ever gets beaten. The $50,000 Thames Goldfields Cup at Alexandra Park on Friday night was one of those moments. The dual New Zealand Cup winner overcame a 30m backmark over 2200m and the rubber really hit the road at the 250m mark when he hit his impressive top speed to blaze over the top of a brave Hey Bartender. The runner-up is no slouch, certain to end up in open class himself, but Copy…

Super field highlights final Alice Springs meeting for 2022

Jessie Philpot is all smiles after guiding the Alice Springs-trained Flying Start from the Greg Connor stable to victory in the Magic Millions Handicap (1300m) on Darwin Cup Day at Fannie Bay on August 1. The 2022 Alice Springs Horse of the Year returns to action in the Red Centre on Sunday. It sounds outlandish, but Alice Springs might well host one of the best races in Australia on Sunday. The Save The Date – Alice Springs Cup – 30th April 2023 Handicap (1200m) is the feature race at Pioneer…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 17, 2022

Horse Racing on Saturday, December 17 will feature 14 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 Eagle Farm, Flemington, Ascot, Randwick, Gawler & Darwin Saturday Racing Tips – December 17, 2022 Eagle Farm Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Randwick Racing Tips Gawler Racing Tips Darwin 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…

Allamericanlover triumphs in Queen of Hearts

By Michael Guerin Don’t bother asking James Stormont the last time he won a Group 1 before Allamericanlover’s pinnacle moment in the $100,000 Rosslands Stud Queen Of Hearts at Alexandra Park on Friday. Because the Pukekohe horseman had no idea. Stormont produced what turned out to be a perfect drive to get Allamericanlover up along the passing lane to grab favourite and leader Manhattan in the shadow on the post in Auckland’s richest mare’s pace. For those keeping score it was Stormont’s first Group 1 since Susie Maguire won the…

Today’s expert picks for Invercargill

The Invercargill Trotting Club has produced a comprehensive betting guide for today’s huge Group One Invercargill Cup meeting at Ascot Park. Check it out! Invercargill Cup Day Betting Analysis – Race 1 McLean looks primed and ready for a big return to racing after two nice local workout wins. He’s taken on better fields than this and he should take plenty of holding out from his great draw. Need A Change is a very honest type and she’s also drawn well, so she looks like a strong eachway hope. Magie…

History making clash awaits in Invercargill Cup

By Jonny Turner The All Stars stable has touched down in Invercargill and all signs point to them making a big impact in Southland’s first-ever Group 1 race. The Mark Purdon and Hayden Cullen stable have a huge hand to play in the Group 1 Invercargill Cup with their open class stars Self Assured and Spankem. Having competed successfully at every harness racing carnival in Australasia that matters, Mark Purdon is looking forward to being a part of Southland’s history-making day. “Absolutely – it has been a while since I…