Month: July 2023

Matamata trainer Daniel Miller. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) As Jonas Vingegaard gets set to wear Tour de France’s distinct leader’s jersey down the Champs-Élysées this weekend to claim his second consecutive tour victory, Matamata trainer Daniel Miller is hoping to claim his own Yellow Jersey victory at Tauranga in New Zealand. The Waikato horseman will travel over the Kaimai Ranges on Saturday with four-year-old gelding Yellow Jersey who will be looking to add to his winning haul. The son of Zacinto will be third-up this weekend, having finished fifth…

On The Prowl will line up at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Cambridge trainer Ralph Manning is happy to give On The Prowl her chance to convince him she’s worthy of a shot at next month’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton when she races at Tauranga this weekend. The Contributer four-year-old mare will tackle the aptly-sponsored Contributer Standing At Mapperley Stud 1600 on Saturday, the four-win mare joined in the race by stablemate Above The Clouds. Online bookmakers have installed On The Prowl as a…

What Darwin Cup Carnival – Day 4 Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 1:33pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes The Darwin Cup Carnival goes up another gear on Saturday with $320,000 up for grabs. The feature events on the seven-race program include the $135,000 NT Derby (2050m), $50,000 Buntine Handicap (2050m) and $35,000 Weight-For-Age (1200m). There are 68 acceptors on Saturday with sunny conditions and light winds the forecast and a top temperature of 33C. The rail will be…

What Winter Challenge Day Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 11:15pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Saturday signifies horse racing spring is almost upon us as Rosehill hosts the Listed Winter Challenge. It’s worth noting that last year’s third placegetter (Gold Trip) and seventh placegetter (Durston) went on to take out the Group 1 Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup respectively. The feature event is supported by a terrific 10-race program as the rail sits out +7m the entire circuit, and…

What Bolton Sprint Day Where Belmont Park Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 11:39am AWST Visit Ladbrokes Belmont Park Racecourse will host a jam-packed nine-race program this Saturday, with the Listed Bolton Sprint highlighting the card. The track is currently rated a Soft 7, but with more rain on the forecast for Thursday and Friday, we could be bordering on Heavy come raceday. The rail will go back into the true position for the entire circuit, with racing set to commence at…

What Morphettville Parks Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 11:47am ACST Visit Ladbrokes The Parks track at Morphettville will host a competitive nine-race program on Saturday afternoon. With rain forecast on race day and the track already a Soft 5, we expect to be racing on a Soft 6 or Soft 7 at some point, so fitness could play a key role. The rail comes out 9m the entire circuit, with the action getting underway at 11:47am ACST.…

What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Ladbrokes Brisbane Racing Club will host a very competitive nine-race card out of Doomben Racecourse this Saturday afternoon. The current track rating is a Soft 7 and it expected to only improve slightly to a Soft 5 at the very best. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the first race set to jump at 11:58am AEST. Best Bet at Doomben:…

What Bletchingly Stakes Day 2023 Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, July 22, 2023 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Feature racing returns to Caulfield on Saturday afternoon with the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes headlining a stacked nine-race meeting . Following an unseasonably dry spell in Melbourne, the track has come up a Good 4. While the rail is out 6m the entire circuit, no track bias is expected with the conditions on offer. Racing commences at 12:05pm AEST. Bletchingly Stakes Top Tip:…