In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. James also chats with in-form trainer Lisa Delbridge. greyhoundracingvic · Episode 103 – The Meadows 21/1 and a fav of ours, Lisa Delbridge Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Month: January 2023
Peach keen for Meadows ‘Action’
Gary Peach has turned down a “big” interstate offer for strike rate sensation Action Girl, after the prolific provincial speedster’s impressive city debut at The Meadows last weekend. Peach has enjoyed a sensational run with his phenomenal Aston Dee Bee x Weeping Lass litter, but the Cape Clear trainer/breeder took special pleasure – and satisfaction – in Action Girl’s first appearance in the big smoke. Peach took his time bringing the Group 2 Healesville Cup finalist to town. She stepped up to 500m for the first time after winning 28…
Stackhouse jumps at chance to return home
Daniel Stackhouse will be back in New Zealand on Saturday to ride at the Karaka Million meeting. Photo: Race Images CHCH Victorian-based jockey Daniel Stackhouse had a whale of a time on his last visit home and the expatriate Kiwi horseman was quick to accept an invitation to return for Saturday’s Pukekohe meeting. As a result, he will face a hectic schedule but black type opportunities and the country’s richest two-year-old event have lured him and fellow rider Damian Lane across the Tasman. Stackhouse is riding at Friday’s Flemington meeting…
Per Incanto filly impressive at Pakenham
Kiwi import Marble Arch winning at Pakenham on Thursday. Photo: Ross Holbut – Racing Photos Former Kiwi galloper Marble Arch has stamped herself as a galloper to follow through the autumn following a dominant display in the Future Stars Series Heat at Pakenham on Thursday night over 1200m. The Ben and JD Hayes-trained filly blew away her rivals in a dominant performance and in doing so making herself a likely favourite for the $300,000 final in March. A savvy powerplay selection by Daniel Stackhouse was also rewarded, earning double points…
Mornington best bets & quaddie tips | January 22, 2023
What Mornington Races Where Mornington Racecourse – 320 Racecourse Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 When Sunday, January 22, 2023 First Race 1:05pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads down to Mornington Racecourse on Sunday afternoon for a competitive eight-race card kicking off at 1:05pm local time. With perfect conditions forecast over the weekend in Melbourne’s southeast, we expect to start on a Good 4 from race one. Considering the track is currently a Soft 5, it should remain a Good 4 throughout the day. The rail comes out 8m the entire circuit,…
Macandrew Aviator highlights big day for Green at Ascot Park
By Jonny Turner Macandrew Aviator clinched a richly deserved victory with his perfect performance in the Group 3 Northern Southland Cup at Ascot Park yesterday. After competing admirably against New Zealand’s best pacers through spring and summer, it was the six-year-old’s turn to bask in the Invercargill sun. The victory was set up by the brilliant beginning Macandrew Aviator made which allowed driver Craig Ferguson to slot him into a perfect run in the trail. The pacer didn’t waste that opportunity when powering to victory for trainer Kirstin Green and…
Artisan serves up victory in Breeders’ Stakes
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk The well-known silver and blue silks of Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan were once again to the fore at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night. The Clevedon barn went into the meeting’s feature, the Waikato Pacing Breeders’ Stakes (1700m), with the two fancied runners and went home with the winning cheque courtesy of Artisan. Driver Zachary Butcher eased her off the gate from her wide draw to settle off the pace. She remained near the rear of the field before following Mahia Dream three-wide down…
Baby Jaycee’s ‘golden’ Futurity path
It’s been 21 years since veteran Heathcote trainer Bob Douglas celebrated Group 1 glory at Wentworth Park with Golden Easter Egg hero Carlisle Jack. But the more things change, the more they stay the same – as far as feature race box draws go for Douglas at the Sydney venue. Grand sprinter Carlisle Jack had to overcome box five in both heat and semi-final of the 2002 Easter Egg, before claiming his career-defining final victory from the four alley. Two decades later, draws have been similarly unkind to Saturday night’s…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 20, 2023
Horse Racing on Friday, January 20 will feature eight 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 Canterbury, Flemington & Murray Bridge. Friday Racing Tips – January 20, 2023 Canterbury Racing Tips Flemington Racing Tips Murray Bridge 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 they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the…
After repairs and rain, they are back to racing in Alice Springs
An aerial view of the Pioneer Park Racecourse in the Red Centre, the home of the Alice Springs Turf Club (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) Finally, they’re back racing in the Red Centre on Saturday. The Alice Springs Turf Club was set to kick off 2023 last Sunday, but Pioneer Park was recovering following work to the track over the festive period before unseasonal rain dumped 130mm in early January. There might only be five events this weekend, but you’ll be hard pressed to settle on a winner with confidence in…