Year: 2022

G3 winner Shooting for Gold to return in Bribie Island Sprint

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Shooting For Gold (orange), pictured winning the Group 3 The Heath, will return in the Bribie Island Sprint on Saturday. (Photo: Bruno Cannatelli). Shooting for Gold returns to the race track in Saturday’s Bribie Island sprint (1000m) at Eagle Farm looking to take the next step in his promising career. The Steve O’Dea-Matthew Hoysted co-trained five-year-old gelding is embarking on a new preparation following a freshen-up which could see him reach his potential this season with some quality wins. Since breaking his maiden at Doomben over 1110m on August 20,…

The Gold Rush Day best bets & quaddie tips | December 10, 2022

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What The Gold Rush Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 10, 2022 First Race 11:48am AWST Visit Ladbrokes The last day of the Pinnacles at Ascot Racecourse will feature a bumper 10-race card which will be highlighted by the inaugural running of the Group 3 The Gold Rush. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with no rain on the forecast we expect the track to stay in the Good range for the entire race day. The rail will be…

New Canberra boss Darren Pearce up for fight against ACT Greens

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Canberra Racing Club CEO Darren Pearce is excited at the immense challenges which lie ahead for him at Thoroughbred Park, despite the ACT Greens pushing to ban the sport in the region. It is quite obvious that new Canberra Racing Club CEO Darren Pearce is up to his eyeballs in challenges right now. The most obvious – and alarming one – is the fact he has lost high-quality trainers. Star conditioners Luke Pepper, Matthew Dale and Nick Olive have all moved from the region in disgust this year due to…

Scintilating debut from Captain Tom

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By Jonny Turner Trainer Alister Black unleashed a pacer with a big future at Winton yesterday in slick debut winner Captain Tom. The two-year-old impressed when charging away from his opposition to win race 4 in the track record breaking mile (1609m) time of 1.53.9. Though Captain Tom isn’t always electric in his work at home, it has been clear to his trainer that the horse has some real class about him. “He is quite a lazy sort of trackworker, but he always seemed like he had a very good…

Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 9th December

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This day 9th December 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 12 months ago Ascot racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, December 11 HorseBetting’s WA form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card at Ascot on Saturday, …Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Flemington betting…

Moran looking to “good surprise” in ID final

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By Adam Hamilton David Moran is driven by disappointment to win this Inter Dominion pacing final aboard Honolua Bay. Few have endured a past 12 months quite like Moran, starting with driving this week last year when he “won” the Inter Dominion pacing final on Expensive Ego, just to lose it on protest less than 30 minutes later. Soon after he started a seven-month stint on the sidelines through suspension for some misdemeanours. What kept him focused during his time out was the knowledge his mighty pacer Lochinvar Art was…

Dalgetys bullish about their chances at Addington tonight

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By Michael Guerin Cran Dalgety says his two stable stars are in for vastly different summers after brave efforts at the Grand Prix meeting last Sunday. Which means punters can expect to see Krug back up in the $100,000 Invercargill Cup on Saturday week while Republican Party will be heading to the paddock. “Republican Party has had a great year and while Akuta was too strong for him in the Derby I was very proud of our horse,” says Dalgety, who trains with his wife Chrissie. “We considered the Chariots…

Ray Green to miss Copy That’s return tonight

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By Michael Guerin Trainer Ray Green has two goals for today: a winning return for NZ Cup hero Copy That and a couple of good meals. Green won’t be at Alexandra Park to see Copy That start a red-hot favourite ($1.55) in the Connell Contractors Mile as he is back in hospital after losing 12kgs in the last two weeks since being kicked by a horse. His injuries from that incident meant Green needed an operation on his stomach region but he was soon home and back at work, as…

Green Light On | Episode 91 – Silver Chief Final plus Brett Mackie

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In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows, which is highlighted by the Group 1 Sportsbet Silver Chief Final. James also catches up with trainer Brett Mackie. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 91 – G1 Silver Chief Classic Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.

Friday’s Darwin racing preview & best bets | December 9, 2022

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What Darwin Races Where Darwin Turf Club – Buntine Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Friday, December 9, 2022 First Race 2:24pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Top End racing falls on a Friday this week as we head to Fannie Bay for a six-race meeting. We have gone through card and picked out our best bets for each race on the Darwin program, which kicks off at 2:24pm local time. Race 1 (2.24pm) – $18,375 Australian Turf Club Benchmark 54 Handicap (1300m) Freddy The Eagle just pips War Games as the…