Promising gelding Martell (NZ) (El Roca) will face his sternest test to date when he heads to Wanganui on Saturday to tackle the Balance Accountants Open 1200. It will be the furthest the five-year-old gelding has travelled away from trainer Jim Collett’s Matamata base, and his handler doesn’t think it will pose any issues. “He raced at Taranaki one time. Wanganui is a bit further, but he travels well,” Collett said. The son of El Roca has won three of his four starts this preparation, including his last two outings…
Month: August 2024
Dual Oaks winner’s heir apparent to make raceday debut
Jim Wallace pictured with family following Pennyweka’s win in last year’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Group 1 winner Pennyweka took trainer Jim Wallace and her army of owners on the ride of a lifetime when taking out the New Zealand-Australian Oaks double last year, and just 18 months on the Opaki horseman thinks he might have another filly just as capable. Ardsley Stud filly Merkel has reminded Wallace a lot of her stable predecessor and she has pleased him when placing…
Pakenham synthetic races best bets & quaddie | August 30, 2024
What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Friday, August 30, 2024 First Race 4:45pm AEST Visit Dabble Another season of night racing commences at Pakenham on Friday night with an eight-race program set down for decision on the all-weather surface. With showers forecast throughout the day in Melbourne’s south-east, riders will look to avoid racing in tight quarters to avoid kickback throughout the card. The Pakenham synthetic races on August 30 is set to commence at 4:45pm AEST. Best Bet at…
Martell out to continue purple patch of form
Martell will contest the Balance Accountants Open 1200 at Wanganui on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Promising gelding Martell will face his sternest test to date when he heads to Wanganui on Saturday to tackle the Balance Accountants Open 1200. It will be the furthest the five-year-old gelding has travelled away from trainer Jim Collett’s Matamata base, and his handler doesn’t think it will pose any issues. “He raced at Taranaki one time. Wanganui is a bit further, but he travels well,” Collett said. The son of El Roca…
El Roca 4YO ready to make presence felt again
Riccarton trainer Anna Furlong will have a couple of nice chances at her home meeting on Saturday. Photo: Nicole Troost Promising four-year-old El Chapeau opened his preparation in perfect style and is in the right order to make a bold bid for two wins on the bounce when he runs at his home meeting at Riccarton on Saturday. The Anna Furlong-trained son of El Roca will step up to Rating 65 company in the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Handicap (1400m) and will again be partnered by Leah Hemi. She…
Vale Lucia Valentina
Lucia Valentina passes away. Elsdon Park are saddened to report the passing of star mare Lucia Valentina. The triple Group 1 winning heroine was days away from being covered in Australia by leading stallion Zoustar. For her owners Lib and Katrina Petagna, Lucia Valentina provided some huge thrills. “Lucia Valentina has a special place in our hearts. She was named after our daughter and enabled us to enjoy some phenomenal family events,” recalled Lib Petagna. “The whole family really got behind her and we had a lot of thrills with…
Caulfield full racing preview & quaddie tips | Memsie Stakes 2024
What Memsie Stakes Day 2024 Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 2, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, August 31, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble A new season of Group 1 racing in Victoria commences at Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday afternoon, where the Memsie Stakes (1400m) takes centre stage on a 10-race meeting. With black-type racing littered throughout the meeting, there will be plenty of horses to follow throughout the spring out of this meeting. With rain forecast on Friday and Saturday, it is unlikely the Good…
Belmont racing tips & quaddie selections | Saturday, August 31
What Belmont Races Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, August 31, 2024 First Race 12:09pm AWST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Belmont this Saturday afternoon, where a nine-race program is set down for decision. With cool weather and some rain forecast, the track is expected to stay in the Soft range after being rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be pushed out to the +3m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at…
Rosehill races free betting tips & quaddie | Saturday, August 31
What Rosehill Races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, August 31, 2024 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The three-year-olds take centre stage this weekend, with the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes (1100m) and Group 3 Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) sharing top billing, both of which will frame some key features later in the spring. The rail is out +2m for the meeting, and with nothing…
Doomben free racing tips & top odds | Saturday, August 31
What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, August 31, 2024 First Race 11:53am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday afternoon for a nine-race card. The track is expected to improve from the Soft 6 rating into the Good range with warm weather and no rain forecast for the remainder of the week. The rail will be in the +5m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 11:53am AEST. Best Bet at Doomben:…