Premiership pacemaker Mark Walker is poised to dominate next month’s DoubleTree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) as he bids to stretch Te Akau Racing’s winning streak in the two-year-old feature to seven straight years. Walker will continue to build into the Pukekohe showpiece on January 21 with key runners at Te Rapa on Sunday and Matamata next Tuesday, suggesting the stable was likely to have at least six runners, possibly even more. Leading chances Trobriand and Balance Of Power will contest Sunday’s Gr.2 Carlaw Park Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at…
Year: 2022
Top 10 Victorian races of 2022
GRV’s Peter Quilty, Gerard Guthrie and Trent Langskaill have delved into their memory banks and ranked the Top 10 Victorian races of 2022 after some robust discussion. #1 YACHI BALE Group 1 Sportsbet Melbourne Cup Final Sandown Park (November 26)Trainer: Mark Delbridge, Balliang VICTime: 29.211 seconds Considering the enormity of the race and where Yachi Bale was positioned entering the back straight, this takes top spot for 2022. Yachi Bale was only having his 22nd start, and the world’s greatest greyhound race was supposed to be a stepping stone to…
Bartolo youngster full of ‘Promise’
How do you follow up a 26.75 length maiden victory? That question will be answered when Paul Bartolo’s exciting youngster Make No Promise contests the opening event at The Meadows on Saturday night. After being soundly beaten at his first two starts at The Meadows, once by litter sister and kennelmate Magic Muffin, Make No Promise opened his account in stunning fashion at Sandown Park on December 11, putting up a staggering margin in a flying 29.33sec. “He can really run, but I think the others lost sight of the…
Butt aiming for win 50
by Jonny Turner In cricketing terms, Bob Butt needs a run off the last ball of the last over. The Woodend horseman heads to Reefton on Friday with an impressive 49 training wins for the year. Butt’s last runner for 2022 will be leading Reefton Cup contender Get Up N Dance. Getting to 50 looks a distinct possibility for the trainer given his new recruit’s impressive stable debut victory at Rangiora. Get Up N Dance moved to Butt’s stable from Nathan Williamson’s barn to be beach-trained and it immediately made…
Flemington best bets & quaddie tips | January 1, 2023
What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington, VIC 3031 When Sunday, January 1, 2023 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes The traditional New Year’s Day meeting at Flemington greets punters on the first day of 2023 on Sunday where an eight-race card is scheduled. A scorching summer’s day is forecast for Melbourne with a top of 35 expected, so it might be worth following runners with fitness on their side throughout the day. The track is rated a Good 4, whilst the rail comes out 4m…
Canterbury best bets & quaddie tips | Sunday, January 1
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Sunday, January 1, 2023 First Race 3:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes We look to kick-off the New Year with style as the first NSW racing program of 2023 heads to Canterbury Park Racecourse for a competitive eight-race card. The $160,000 Canterbury Sprint (1200m) is the feature event on Sunday afternoon as the very popular I Am Me is looking to make it four wins on the trot this preparation. The rail moves back to the true position…
Perth Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | Ascot | January 1, 2023
What Perth Cup Day 2023 Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Sunday, January 1, 2023 First Race 12:45pm AWST Visit Ladbrokes The first race day in Western Australia for 2023 will be Perth Cup Day at Ascot Racecourse, where it will host a huge nine-race program, highlighted by the Group 2 Perth Cup and the Group 3 La Trice Classic. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with an extended spell of hot weather, we don’t expect to see a track any softer…
Punt Drunk: Our Top 10 Group 1 wins of 2022 (1-3)
The Punt Drunk team have began the tough task of compiling our list of the Top 10 Group 1 victories in 2022, dating back to the CF Orr Stakes in February, right through to the Northerly Stakes in early December. We do this in honour of the fast-approaching conclusion of 2022. Today, on the brink of 2023 and a hopefully a winning year on the punt ahead, we reveal our podium for the best Group 1 wins of 2022. Make sure to let us know in the comment section below…
Selections | Reefton – Today
Matt Cross makes his selections for Reefton today. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Matt Cross Race 112:00pm 1 Helloveamoment4 Alforbet2 Kink7 King of Diamonds Race 212:28pm 1 Wolf of Wall Street8 Oh My Love7 Archie5 Michael Eyre Race 31:02pm 8 Melando Chief3 Finders Keepers2 All Too Well5 Baltimore Jill Race 41:37pm 8 Melania5 Sports Babe2 Tact Teel3 Style Council Race 52:15pm 7 All By Myself5 I’m Your Huckleberry6 Rapid Response4 Star Casino Race 62:50pm 1 Songbird9 Buddy Reign5 Speciale Uno4 Beeps Race 73:28pm 7 Get Up N Dance9…
Darwin racing preview & best bets | Saturday, December 31
What Darwin Races Where Darwin Turf Club – Buntine Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, December 31, 2022 First Race 1:23pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes We are back in the tropical north this Saturday for a slate of eight races at the Darwin Turf Club. HorseBetting’s NT racing analyst has gone through the card and picked out his best bets for the meeting, which kicks off at 1:23pm local time. Best Bet at Darwin: Kirakat Kirakat will be aiming for back-to-back wins in Heat 6 of the Lightning Wet Season…