By Andrew Holmes GRV is once again thrilled to participate in 3AW’s Neil’s Cruise For the Kids in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. The 45-minute cruise sets off from Southbank at 8.30am on Friday, March 3 and leading the greyhound racing community contingent on the cruise will be GRV Chair, Peita Duncan, CEO Stuart Laing, Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club Manager Olivia Alcock and her Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club counterpart Jodie Faralla as well as GRV ambassador and Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen. Three Good Friday race…
Month: February 2023
Wednesday’s Warwick Farm betting tips & quaddie | March 1, 2023
What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – Governor Macquarie Dr, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Wednesday, March 1, 2023 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Metropolitan racing heads to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. The track is currently listed as Soft, although we aren’t expecting much rain in the lead-up, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for an upgrade into the Good range come Wednesday. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit and the first race gets underway at…
Gemma Thornley stars at Cromwell with winning treble
By Jonny Turner Franco Norton took Gemma Thornley on an unexpected and explosive ride when winning the Fruit Bowl Handicap at Cromwell yesterday. The pacer was in need of a super-sub driver when Thornley’s uncle Craig was unable to fulfil his commitments at yesterday’s meeting. Gemma stepped up when duty called and got the feel of an outstanding pacer in the process. After being left parked in the middle stages, the junior driver called upon the favourite for a serious effort and he unleashed an explosive burst of speed. “When…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 27, 2023
Horse Racing on Monday, February 27 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Benalla. Monday Racing Tips – February 27, 2023 Benalla 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 horse racing taking place on February 27, 2023 check out our…
Gosford racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Tuesday, February 28
What Gosford Races Where Gosford Race Club – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Tuesday, February 28, 2023 First Race 1:50pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Gosford on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program commencing at 1:50pm. The track is currently listed as a Soft 5; however, with some drying days ahead we’re thinking there could be a possible upgrade into the Good range. The rail is moved out +3m the entire circuit and we’ll be looking at horses to be positive with a slight on-speed…
Golden Sixty wins Hong Kong Gold Cup thriller
Golden Sixty scores under Vincent Ho. Golden Sixty overhauled Romantic Warrior in a gripping finish to the HK$12 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin – the second leg of Hong Kong’s Triple Crown – under Vincent Ho for trainer Francis Lui. Sporting the familiar white, blue and gold silks of owner Stanley Chan, Golden Sixty handed Romantic Warrior his first defeat over the course and distance to assert his dominance as he edged past his rival by a head in a winning time of 1:59.98.…
Mo Szyslak serves up another win at Cambridge
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Pukekohe pacer Mo Szyslak served up another win for his backers at Cambridge Raceway on Sunday. The son of Sweet Lou started the year off in perfect fashion when winning at the Waikato track last month and he doubled his season tally when victorious in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Mobile Pace (2200m). Driver Peter Ferguson elected to ease his charge back from his wide draw to settle at the rear of the field. He hopped on the back of Franco Hoffman to get a cart…
Super Sunny Sing firms in Derby calculations with Classic Cup win
Vincent Ho sweeps to the line aboard Chris So’s rising star. Exultant after sealing a memorable feature double with Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) triumph aboard Super Sunny Sing at Sha Tin, Vincent Ho wasted little time in identifying the principal contenders – and opponents – for the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on March 19 after a defining afternoon. After Super Sunny Sing claimed the traditional Hong Kong Derby lead-up in dashing fashion and Caspar Fownes anointed another leading Classic aspirant with Super Arron’s maiden Hong Kong win, Ho declared…
Balcombe In To Win on first trip to Matamata
Manawatu horsewoman Tineke Balcombe came up smiling on her first raceday experience at Matamata on Saturday when Colorado Star (NZ) (Alamosa) won the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m). At his previous start the Mike Breslin-trained gelding had broken through for his first win in more than 16 months in the Gr. 3 Taranaki Cup (1800m). That was the seven-year-old’s first start past 1600m, and he proved it was no fluke with an equally dominant win on Saturday over a slightly longer trip. “There was no particular reason…
Options for Mr Maestro
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) turned in another strong performance when second to the impressive Pericles (Street Boss) in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Sandown on Saturday. After two runs, the son of Savabeel now looks ready to step up to 2000m. Winner of the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m) and Gr.3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) in the spring, Mr Maestro finished fourth in the Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) won by Manzoice (Almanzor), but probably failed to see out the staying trip. With regular rider Damian Lane in…