Month: April 2023

Champion Darwin jockey Jarrod Todd in the colours of leading Top End trainer Gary Clarke returning to scale after punching home another winner at Fannie Bay. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) He continually boots home winners, but the past week was pretty good for leading Darwin jockey Jarrod Todd. The 35-year-old, the champion jockey in the Top End and Country premiership winner for last three years, landed a treble for Darwin trainer Gary Clarke at Fannie Bay last Friday and a double for trainer Dick Leech, who has stables…

What Albany Races Where Albany Racing Club – 261 Roberts Rd, Torndirrup WA 6330 When Sunday, April 23, 2023 First Race 1:50pm AWST Visit Ladbrokes The Albany Racing Club will host a small, but competitive seven-race card this Sunday afternoon. The track is currently rated a Soft 5, but with warm weather and no rain on the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, we expect to be racing on a Good surface for the entire program. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the racing…

What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, April 23, 2023 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Sale Racecourse is the destination for one of two meetings in Victoria on Sunday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program kicking off at 1pm AEST. Despite the track coming up a Soft 7 when acceptances dropped, we should be racing on at least a Soft 5 with some unseasonal warm weather being forecast. The rail comes out 3m the entire circuit. Best Bet at Sale:…

It’s been a big week in the racing world and it is safe to say this weeks edition of Punt Drunk is absolutely stacked with content! The headline news piece came early on Friday morning, when reigning Cox Plate champion Anamoe was retired to stud. Throw in a genuine brain-fade over in the UK, a new way to do your dough at the Ararat trots and our weekly take on protesters affecting horse racing events. It may not be a Group 1 weekend, but buckle up for what is sure…

To Catch A Thief will contest the Listed Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Pukekohe on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell To Catch A Thief will sport a fresh look at Pukekohe Park on Saturday when he attempts to break his maiden after competing with recent distinction in far stronger company. The son of US Navy Flag has performed well at the top level this preparation and success in the Listed Champagne Stakes (1600m) would be both deserved and emotional for all concerned. To Catch A Thief races in the colours of Ashford…

What 2023 Alice Springs Cup Carnival – Day 3 Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, April 22, 2023 First Race 1:09pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Day 3 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival – Tradies Day – will comprise eight races with 74 runners accepting for what shapes up as an outstanding meeting. It’s the last chance to qualify and prepare for the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) and $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on April 30 with the $40,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) and a…

What Pukekohe Races Where Pukekohe Park Raceway – 222/250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe, New Zealand When Saturday, April 22, 2023 First Race 12:11pm NZST Visit Ladbrokes With the Ellerslie track still being upgraded the North Island meeting in New Zealand on Saturday is once again being held at Pukekohe with an even card of 9 races. The track is currently good but rain is forecast for Friday and Saturday so expect a track downgrade and plenty of scratchings if the bad weather arrives. The first race begins at 12.11pm (NZST) Easter…