The clock is winding down on the career of outstanding winter performer Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) while his well-performed barnmate Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) is also nearing a less dramatic fork in the road. The Allan Sharrock-trained pair will front up against each other on their home track at New Plymouth on Saturday when they step out in the Seaton Park Open (1400m). Justaskme has become a victim of his own success with his appearance almost certainly his last in a handicap while Ladies Man is approaching D-Day as far as…
Month: September 2023
Te Akau team ready for stakes challenge
Te Akau Racing will continue their southern spring assault at Riccarton on Saturday, where they have a number of leading chances. Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will be represented by Viva Vienna (NZ) (All Too Hard) and Rhetorical (NZ) (Snitzel) in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m), with the pair having finished first and third respectively when first-up over 1000m at the Christchurch track earlier this month. “They have done well since September 2, when they ran,” Bergerson said. “Viva Vienna’s performance was really good. That…
Randwick full racing preview & quaddie | Saturday, September 16
What 7 Stakes Day 2023 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, September 16, 2023 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Ladbrokes We’ve got Group level action all over the card this Saturday at Royal Randwick Racecourse, with the Australian Turf Club set to host the inaugural edition of the $1 Million 7 Stakes (1600m) boasting seven Group 1 winners in the weight-for-age contest. The quality doesn’t end there, with four more stakes race up for grabs – including The Shorts (1100m), Group 3 Bill Ritchie…
Morphettville races preview & quaddie | Saturday, September 16
What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, September 16, 2023 First Race 11:50am ACST Visit Ladbrokes The course proper at Morphettville is the destination for racing in South Australia on Saturday afternoon, with a stacked 10-race program scheduled. The Listed Wylie Handicap (1100m) headlines proceedings, with perfect conditions forecast. The track has come up a Good 4, with the rail coming out 13m from the 1200m to the winning post and then out 9m the remainder. The action is set to get…
Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, September 16
What Makybe Diva Stakes Day 2023 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, September 16, 2023 First Race 12:10pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Group 1 racing returns to Flemington Racecourse on Saturday as the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) headlines a stacked 10-race program that kicks off at 12:10pm local time. The Group 2 Let’s Elope Stakes (1400m) and Group 2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m) have some genuine Group 1 gallopers going around, with further stakes racing littered throughout the card. A perfect spring day…
Newcastle Cup Day tips, odds & quaddie | Friday, September 15
What Newcastle Gold Cup Day Where Newcastle Racecourse – 100 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Friday, September 15, 2023 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to the Hunter region of NSW on Friday afternoon as Newcastle Racecourse hosts its feature raceday. The eight-race program is headlined by three Group 3 features: the Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m), Tibbie Stakes (1400m), and Cameron Handicap (1500m). The rail will sit in the true position throughout the entire circuit, and with a perfect forecast in the lead-up, we should be racing…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | September 14, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, September 14 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 Kembla Grange. Thursday Racing Tips – September 14, 2023 Canterbury 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 September 14, 2023 check out…
“Podgy” Copy That makes race day return
By Michael Guerin For a horse staring down his shot at greatness “podgy” will seem an unflattering description of Copy That ahead of his return to racing at Alexandra Park tonight. But trainer Ray Green says not only is it accurate but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Copy That resumes against just four rivals in the last race (9.17pm), one he would win effortlessly at his best even over the sometimes tricky mobile mile. Copy That has never been able to shake arch-rival Self Assured in their personal…
Strong Sandown victory for Grinzinger Belle
Talented three-year-old filly Grinzinger Belle (NZ) (Shamexpress) broke maiden ranks in empathic fashion when scoring an all-the-way victory in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) at Sandown on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien. The daughter of Shamexpress set a solid tempo under Damian Lane to score her first win at start number three, comfortably withstanding the fast-closing Roll On High (Shamus Award) with Zousuko (Zoustar) in third. “We were really pleased with how she has done this preparation,” O’Brien’s Racing Manager Jack Howard said. “We were a touch disappointed on Friday…
Dream day for Denby
It was a day to remember at Riccarton Park for apprentice jockey Denby-Rose Tait, the 23-year-old scoring her first career win followed by a race-day double at Wednesday’s all-weather meeting. A former New Zealand representative in showing, Tait switched to a faster-paced career when commencing her apprenticeship with Yaldhurst trainer Ross Beckett just under a year ago, and was ecstatic to tick off a long-awaited first winner. “The best way to describe how I feel is very thankful. I’m very happy,” Tait said. “I’ve been chasing the win for a…