Victorian trainer Dominic Sutton has made a strong start to his training career highlighted by a pair of two-year-olds sourced from New Zealand. Talented Super Seth gelding Feroce has notched victories at Pakenham and Caulfield for the emerging trainer, who also saddled impressive debutant Khadime at Sandown on Wednesday. A daughter of Star Turn, Khadime was a strong all-the-way winner of the Sportsbet Bet With Mates Handicap (1200m) under Daniel Stackhouse. The youngster travelled like the winner a long way from home and dashed clear in the home straight to…
Month: April 2024
Wexford team ready for Australian targets
Two of Wexford Stables’ star gallopers have taken the next step towards respective Australian features in the coming weeks. Glamour filly Molly Bloom appeared at the Pukekohe trials on Tuesday ahead of a tilt at the upcoming Queensland Carnival, and was under a strong hold by Masa Hashizume throughout the 1300m heat, finishing a narrow second. “We were really pleased with her. She was a bit above herself in the parade, being away from the races for a while, but a very quiet trial will bring her nerve rate down…
Turner chasing black-type success
Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated (NZ) (Belardo) following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina (NZ) (Ace High). Turner purchased the daughter of Ace High as an untried two-year-old off breeder The Oaks Stud on gavelhouse.com for just $3,000, and the now bargain buy has put her former owner-trainer on the map. Drakaina won two of her five starts for Turner, including…
Queensland on the cards for talented sprinter
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight (I Am Invincible) and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend. While the venture is yet to be confirmed, the daughter of I Am Invincible would offer a compelling argument if she runs up to expectations in the Listed City of Napier Sprint (1200m) at Otaki on Saturday. “She’s definitely going to the broodmare paddock in the spring and probably won’t race in New Zealand again after this weekend,” trainer Sam…
Miss Pearl looking to shine for Beckett family
Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl (NZ) (Tavistock) won at Riverton. It wasn’t the status of the race that stood out for Beckett, but the emotion of seeing his 15-year-old granddaughter Riley Beckett lead in the five-year-old mare following her victory at the Southland meeting. Beckett said the pair have formed a great bond and seeing his granddaughter’s passion for the horse has revitalised his enthusiasm for racing. “My granddaughter…
Sunshine Coast free racing tips & quaddie | April 12, 2024
What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Friday, April 12, 2024 First Race 6pm AEST Visit Dabble Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a very competitive seven-race card this Friday evening. At the time of acceptances, the track was rated as a Heavy 9; however, with no rain forecast on Thursday and Friday, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Soft range by race day. The rail will go back into the true position, with the first…
Cranbourne races free racing tips & quaddie | Friday, April 12
What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Friday, April 12, 2024 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Friday night racing in Victoria heads to Cranbourne once again, where an eight-race card is scheduled. The track came up a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, while the rail comes out 9m for the entire circuit. The first race is set to jump at 5:15pm AEST. Best Bet at Cranbourne: Bold Response Julius Sandhu’s Bold Response returned with a dominant all-the-way victory at…
Southside Racing set to trial Saturday night racing at Cranbourne
Cranbourne is set to host Saturday night racing in 2025. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Southside Racing is gearing up to trial four Saturday night meetings at Cranbourne in the upcoming racing calendar. These meetings will feature up to eight races and are likely to commence before the last metropolitan race on the same day. The trial is scheduled to kick off in late December and extend into three Saturday nights in January. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to run Saturday nights,” expressed Southside Racing CEO Neil Bainbridge to…
Favourites secure ideal draws for Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Queen Elizabeth Stakes favourite Via Sistina. Photo: RacingNSW European import Via Sistina continues to lead the betting as the $2.40 favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick, having drawn barrier five of 11 in the weight-for-age Group 1. The Chris Waller-trained mare impressed with a comfortable victory in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) on her Australian debut last month, piloted by James McDonald, who retains the mount for this weekend. All-Star Mile (1600m) victor Pride Of Jenni secured barrier three, while Godolphin’s recent Group 1…
Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | April 10, 2024
Horse Racing on Wednesday, April 10 will feature six 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 Gosford, Sandown & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – April 10, 2024 Gosford Racing Tips Sandown Racing Tips Happy Valley (HK) 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…