Andrew Forsman commenced a big week of racing in winning fashion on both sides of the Tasman. Out of his Cambridge stable, Forsman prepared The Patron Saint to an impressive front-running win at Ruakaka on Wednesday. A promising son of Dissident, The Patron Saint flew his outside barrier draw under Joe Doyle and was never headed in the maiden three-year-old 1600m contest, with 2-1/2 lengths back to race favourite Mister Meaner. “We’d given him a bit of a freshen-up, he was thereabouts last prep, but he was just a bit…
Month: April 2024
Lines looking to round out Alice Springs Cup Carnival in style
Darwin apprentice Emma Lines, who is having an exceptional Alice Springs Cup Carnival at Pioneer Park, is all smiles after celebrating a recent win at Fannie Bay. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Darwin apprentice Emma Lines continues to make a huge impression in the NT and she could end the Alice Springs Cup Carnival in grand style. After three days of the Carnival, the 17-year-old is the leading jockey with five wins and rides Kym Healy’s in-form Noble Magnate in the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on Saturday. “It’s been…
Caulfield Saturday racing preview & top tips | April 6, 2024
What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 12:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Feature racing in Victoria heads to Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday afternoon for a stacked 10-race meeting, with the Victoria Handicap (1400m) and Easter Cup (2400m) at Group 3 level headlining proceedings. The track is a Soft 6, but with clear skies forecast in the lead-up, we should be edging towards a Good 4 surface. The rail sticks to its true position, and the action…
Alice Springs Saturday betting tips & quaddie | April 6, 2024
What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, March 30, 2024 First Race 12:22pm ACST Visit Dabble Day 4 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival features the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on Saturday afternoon. With 78 acceptances for Saturday’s races, anticipation is high for one of the feature events in the NT. Despite recent rain, ideal conditions are forecast, promising thrilling races at Pioneer Park commencing at 12:22pm ACST. BEST BET: Protostar Protostar has done little wrong since arriving in the Red…
Ascot racing preview & best bets | Saturday, April 6, 2024
What Roma Cup Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 12:24pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 3 Roma Cup, along with the Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes, will headline the nine-race card at Ascot this Saturday afternoon. With warm weather forecast for the weekend, it is expected that the track will remain in the Good range. The rail will be in the +7m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race on Roma Cup Day scheduled to jump at…
Randwick races full preview & quaddie | The Championships Day 1
What The Championships 2024 Day 1 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble Royal Randwick is the destination for NSW racing on Saturday afternoon, where a blockbuster 10-race program awaits punters. Every race throughout Day 1 of The Championships will be run under black-type conditions, with four massive Group 1 races, including the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) and Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) headlining one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar. The…
Gardner aiming for NT feature races success with Red Wraith
Red Centre trainer Paul Gardner (right), with sons Jeremy (left) and Josh, celebrating another win at Pioneer Park in what has been a fabulous season for the stable in the Alice Springs and Provincial trainers’ premiership. Would you rather win your first Alice Springs and Provincial trainers’ premiership or a NT feature? Tough question for Paul Gardner, the Red Centre’s leading trainer with 18 wins, who starts Red Wraith in Saturday’s $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m). The Pioneer Sprint comprises the NT’s big four – Sunday’s $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m),…
Saturday’s Eagle Farm racing tips & quaddie | April 6, 2024
What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 11:33am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a massive 10-race program. The track was rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, it is expected that the surface will remain in the Soft range for the whole day. The rail will be in the +4.5m position for…
Estriella to bypass Sydney, set for Adelaide Group 1 tilt
Estriella ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Sunlight Classic at Flemington. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Following her triumph in last Saturday’s Listed Sunlight Classic (1100m), Estriella will forgo the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick on April 13, opting instead for a direct entry into elite-level competition at the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 27. Ciaron Maher, the filly’s trainer, disclosed the strategic decision to Racing.com, stating, “I had a chat to (owner) Kevin (Payne) post-Saturday. “The timing, we do space her…
Attrition looking to bounce back in Group 3 Victoria Handicap
Attrition ridden by Beau Mertens winning the 2023 Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Doncaster Mile had been the prime objective for Attrition under the guidance of trainer Mitchell Freedman at the outset of his autumn campaign. However, a setback following his first-up run in February has necessitated a shift in plans, redirecting the four-year-old to compete in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) on February 24,…