The connections of The Grey Goose had a healthy payday when the daughter of Reliable Man took out the $200,000 ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui earlier this month, and they are hoping she is on target for another. The Jo-Ann Gordon-trained four-year-old gained a golden ticket into next month’s $350,000 Southern Alps Challenge (1600) at Riccarton with her last start victory and will head to Riverton on Friday to see if she is up to the mark in the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m). “She needs to…
Month: March 2024
Group One performer Hilal to Grangewilliam Stud
Australian Group Two winner and multiple Group One performer Hilal will commence stud duties at Mark and Jane Corcoran’s Grangewilliam Stud at Waitotora this spring. The impeccably bred son of Fastnet Rock was prepared predominantly by Team Hawkes in a career that spanned three seasons. Bred and raced by Emirates Park, Hilal boasts victories in the Gr.2 Stan Fox Stakes (1500m) and A$1 million Bondi Stakes (1600m) at three, but his elite talent was noticeable from the outset. Hilal debuted with a Kensington maiden win over 1100m in February of…
Belclare looking for back-to-back Breeders’ win
Awapuni raider Belclare (NZ) (Per Incanto) will attempt a rare feat when she heads to Ellerslie to defend her title in Saturday’s Gr.1 NZEA New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). There have been no back-to-back winners of the prestigious fillies and mares’ feature since it was elevated to Group One status in 2002. Belclare produced a career-best performance in last year’s edition of the Breeders’ Stakes, which was run at Pukekohe. The daughter of Per Incanto burst to the lead in the straight and left a quality field in her…
In form mare ready for Group One challenge
Quality performer Fashion Shoot (NZ) (Savabeel) has yet to win beyond 1400m, but the in-form mare’s camp is confident she can go the distance at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-prepared representative will step up to a mile in the hands of Opie Bosson in the Gr.1 NZEA New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m), having produced a flawless dress rehearsal. Fashion Shoot defeated dual elite level winner Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) last time out at Tauranga and, despite a 3kg weight shift in favour of her race…
Write Your Name headlines Chief Minister’s Cup field
Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson celebrates victory in the 2023 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) aboard Write Your Name. The eight-year-old gelding, the reigning Horse of the Year in Alice Springs and Darwin, starts in the $40,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at Pioneer Park on Saturday. Picture: Nikki Westover Photography There are early signs that this year’s Alice Springs Cup could attract one of the best fields in many years. Several Cup hopefuls will feature in an outstanding $40,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at weight-for-age level at Pioneer Park on Saturday. It’s…
Alice Springs top racing tips & best odds | Saturday, March 30
What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 1:06pm ACST Visit Dabble The Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) headlines a strong eight-race meeting at Alice Springs on Saturday afternoon. 65 runners have accepted for the card and despite 185mm of rain since March 23, it is expected to be fine late in the week with the slight chance of rain come race day. The rail will be in its true position, and it will be a good dirt…
Ascot Saturday racing preview & quaddie tips | March 30, 2024
What WA Oaks Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 WA Oaks will headline the nine-race program at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With no rain forecast across the weekend in the Perth area, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole day. After racing in the +12m position on Friday, the rail will be moved to the +5m position for the entire circuit on Saturday. The opening…
Saturday’s Doomben free racing tips & quaddie | March 30, 2024
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 11:38am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday afternoon as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a competitive 10-race card. The track was rated a Heavy 10 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain forecast across the weekend, the surface should improve and possibly get into the Soft range by race day. The rail will be in the +1m position for the entire circuit,…
Rosehill race-by-race preview & quaddie | Tancred Stakes Day 2024
What Tancred Stakes Day 2024 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Rosehill Gardens is the destination for more Group 1 action this Saturday afternoon, with the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m) and Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-race program. The rail moves out +6m between 900m to winning post, while the remainder sits out +5m. No heavy rainfall is expected to hinder proceedings, so punters should be confident doing the…
Thursday free horse racing betting tips | March 28, 2024
Horse Racing on Thursday, March 28 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Hawkesbury & Pakenham. Thursday Horse Racing Tips – March 28, 2024 Hawkesbury Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips As always, there are 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…