Day: 4 July 2024

What Flemington Finals Race Day 2024 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, July 6, 2024 First Race 11:55am AEST Visit Dabble An action-packed nine-race card awaits punters on Saturday for Flemington Finals Day. Clear skies are forecast, but with cold weather blanketing Melbourne, it is unlikely the track will start any better than the current Soft 6 rating. The rail stick to its true position, with the action commencing at 11:55am AEST. Keep reading for HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview of Flemington races. Race 1:…

Balzano and Terry Moseley powering to victory on Thursday at Ashburton. Photo: Race Images South A spur of the moment decision to run Balzano at Ashburton has paid dividends for Nikki White after the underrated galloper powered to victory on Thursday. Based out of Omakau in Central Otago, White had been running Balzano at Rating 65 grade including a mile contest last Sunday at Wingatui, where he finished fourth and six lengths adrift of the winner in Miss Belle. On the back-up, Balzano was facing a drop back in distance…

Trainer Jess Land leads in Captain Oumuamua following his win at Ashburton on Thursday. Photo: Race Images South It was a memorable day at Ashburton on Thursday for Jess Land, with the Rangiora horsewoman recording her first training win courtesy of Captain Oumuamua. The son of Falkirk was fair away from barrier two but secured the coveted trail position behind race favourite Riviera Rebel. Apprentice jockey Kendra Bakker found clear running room for Captain Oumuamua down the straight and he needed every inch of the Ashburton straight to nab Riviera…

Koyuga Breeze. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have received a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) confirming that a prohibited substance was detected in a sample collected from the Austy Coffey trained racehorse, Koyuga Breeze. The report relates to a post-race urine sample taken from Koyuga Breeze after running over 1600 metres at Swan Hill Racecourse on April 9, 2024, with the horse winning the race. RASL reported that the urine sample was shown to contain Caffeine and its metabolites, Theophylline and Paraxanthine. The Australian…

Eliud will contest the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Tony Pike is hoping his three-year-old Eliud can finish a successful preparation on a high note on Saturday when he contests the Mahogany Challenge Final (2500m) at Flemington. The son of Almanzor has flourished in his autumn preparation, backing up his maiden success with a comprehensive winning performance at open three-year-old level, giving Pike confidence to book his ticket and contest a pair of Flemington races. Stepping out over 2000m on…

Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight is one of those nominated for the Australian Racehorse of the Year award. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The prestigious 2023/24 Australian Racehorse of the Year awards will be celebrated this year on Thursday, October 11 at Morphettville Racecourse, South Australia. The awards are set to be a stellar evening showcasing the outstanding seasons from Imperatriz, Pride of Jenni, Without a Fight, Mr Brightside and Fangirl. The awards will feature seven categories as well as the highly anticipated top gong, the Australian Racehorse of…

What Ipswich Races Where Ipswich Turf Club – 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba QLD 4304 When Friday, July 5, 2024 First Race 12:07pm AEST Visit Dabble Ipswich Turf Club will host a competitive eight-race card this Friday afternoon, with the meeting scheduled to kick off at 12:07pm AEST. The track was rated as a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain forecast for Thursday and Friday, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Soft range by raceday. The rail will be in…