Month: August 2023

Neil Dyer seals another Darwin feature win with Munster

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Canberra-based jockey Aaron Sweeney and Kyneton-based trainer Neil Dyer are all smiles after combining to win the $40,000 Jaytex Construction Cup (1300m) at Fannie Bay on Wednesday. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) With three Darwin Cups and a host of Top End features in his pocket, Victorian trainer Neil Dyer celebrated again on Wednesday when Munster won the $40,000 Jaytex Construction Cup (1300m) at Fannie Bay. For Canberra-based jockey Aaron Sweeney, it was his first Darwin Cup Carnival feature win, with the $11 hope finishing strongly to overwhelm…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 3, 2023

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Horse Racing on Thursday, August 3 will feature five 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 Wyong. Thursday Racing Tips – August 3, 2023 Wyong 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 August 3, 2023 check out our…

Team Telfer juggles big team at Alexandra Park

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By Michael Guerin Reigning premiership-winning trainer Steve Telfer will try something different at Alexandra Park tonight and if he pulls it off he could dominate the programme. Telfer, who trains in partnership with his sister Amanda, already has the logical favourite in the main pace in Fernleigh Cash (R9, No.6) while he expects a far better performance from classy filly Aardiebytheseaside when she drops back in grade for race eight. “She was having her first start last week since racing only in two-year-old company and had to take on some…

New training partnership starts season with a win

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Sam Bergerson made a winning start to his training career at Cambridge on Wednesday when Cote de Beaune took out the Kingsclere Stables 970. It was the first win for the newly established Te Akau training partnership of Mark Walker and Bergerson, which had a distinct tangerine flavour, with Cote de Beaune having been bred by former Te Akau head trainer Jamie Richards and Te Akau Stud. Bergerson was rapt to get on the board so early in his career and he is excited about the rest of the season…

Coffs Harbour Cup Day betting tips & quaddie | August 4, 2023

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What Coffs Harbour Cup Day Where Coffs Harbour Racing Club & Function Centre – 62 Howard St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 When Friday, August 4, 2023 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Country racing heads to Coffs Harbour on Friday afternoon for a stacked eight-race program kicking off at 12:20pm. The $150,000 Coffs Harbour Cup (1600m) is the feature event, with the winner earning Big Dance eligibility for the first Tuesday in November. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit for the meeting, and while there are…

Sharp ‘N’ Smart in for big spring

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While kicking off Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s (NZ) (Redwood) spring campaign in the 29th heat on a Heavy9 track wasn’t ideal, Graeme Rogerson was pleased with what he saw from his Group One winner at the Te Rapa trials on Tuesday. The son of Redwood was the best away in his 1100m heat but was eased back to settle midfield for jockey Ryan Elliot before drifting back to the rear of the field, and finished off strong for fifth. Graeme Rogerson, who trains the four-year-old in partnership with his wife Debbie, was pleased…

Imperatriz on target for Melbourne campaign

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Top-class mare Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) will be given another trial outing before she heads to Melbourne to spearhead Te Akau Racing’s new stable at Cranbourne. The multiple Group One winner impressed when winning her 900m open heat at Te Rapa on Tuesday as she prepares to chase further Australian honours to complement her outstanding home resume. Imperatriz settled behind the leading bunch before improving wide near the turn and lengthened stride in the run home for regular rider Opie Bosson to score by a length and a-quarter. “She trialled…

Ballarat betting tips & quaddie | Friday, August 4

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What Ballarat Races Where Ballarat Turf Club – 240 Kennedys Rd, Miners Rest VIC 3352 When Friday, August 4, 2023 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes The synthetic track at Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Friday afternoon. An eight-race program is set down for decision, and with showers forecast throughout the day, it may pay to be up on speed so as to avoid any kickback. Racing is set to commence at 1pm AEST. Best Bet at Ballarat: Been Our Angel We were with…

It’sourtime looking to turn tables in Aurie’s Star Handicap

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It’sourtime, ridden by Michael Dee, wins the Straight Six at Flemington Racecourse on May 13, 2023. (Picture: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) It’sourtime will line up in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington on Saturday hoping to return to the winner’s circle. The top betting sites have the gelded son of Time for War as a $5 chance in the 1200m contest worth $200,000. The Danny O’Brien-trained runner returns after his third-placing in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes on July 22, crossing the line behind Ingratiating and General Beau. That…

H.D.F. McNeil Stakes

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OddsBookmakersNewsFieldPast Winners H.D.F. McNeil Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, September 2, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1200m The H.D.F McNeil Stakes is a Group 3 race held at Caulfield racecourse on Memsie Stakes Day worth $200,000. The H.D.F McNeil Stakes was originally run over 1100m from 1989 to 2006; however, since 2007 the race has been run over 1200m. The McNeil Stakes was only a Listed race until 1999, before it was upgraded to Group 3 status. In recent times, colts and…