Mark Oulaghan’s star jumpers West Coast(NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) and Berry The Cash (NZ) (Jakkalberry) were unstoppable in last month’s Grand National contests, and on Sunday, they are heavily-favoured to add the Great Northern equivalents to their formidable records. West Coast has largely been the benchmark for steeplechasers in New Zealand for the past two seasons, winning a multitude of prestige crowns, including three-straight editions of the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m), the first in history to do so. Contesting the Ben and Ryan Foote Racing Great Northern Steeplechase (6500m) for…
Month: September 2024
Joliestar could be racing for the outright Everest favouritism
A brilliant spring return by Joliestar has her sitting high in Everest markets. Exciting mare Joliestar made a clear Everest statement with her thumping first-up win in the Show County Quality, now her challenge is to back it up. The four-year-old has rocketed into $5 equal favouritism for the $20 million showpiece and could firm further if she repeats her fresh effort in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Trainer Chris Waller is the first to admit Joliestar must produce a similar standard again to bed down her Everest credentials. “At that level, it is…
Sutton pair on for Guineas trial
Over the next two Saturdays, Dom Sutton will be in a better position to ascertain whether his exciting three-year-old geldings Detroit City and Feroce (NZ) ( Super Seth) can continue towards their potential spring goal of the Caulfield Guineas. The Ballarat-based trainer’s undefeated Detroit City will return to the same track and distance which provided him with his last-start victory when he contests the Exford Plate at Flemington on Saturday, while a week later Feroce will contest the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Sutton said races such as the Exford Plate are…
The Victress gets a short-term stakes nod
The Victress has got the nod as Te Akau’s leading black-type chance at Riccarton on Saturday, but it might be an opposing stablemate who will lead the chase for higher honours later in the season. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained daughter of Zousain will run in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m) with About Last Night (NZ) Capitalist) and Dream Of The Moon to also represent the stable. Opie Bosson will be aboard The Victress, the winner of two of her four starts and she impressed…
Belmont racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, September 14
What Belmont races Where Belmont Racecourse – Saintly Entrance, Burswood WA 6100 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 12:19pm AWST Visit Dabble Belmont will host a competitive nine-race card this Saturday afternoon, with racing set to kick off at 12:19pm AWST. Although the track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range by raceday. The rail will be pushed out to the +9m position for the entire circuit, which should allow the track to…
Darwin races free betting preview & tips | September 14, 2024
What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 2:22pm ACST Visit Dabble It might well be the off-season in the Top End, but a highly competitive five-race meeting awaits where finding winners will prove a difficult task for punters. Only 2.8mm of rain has fallen in Darwin since April 5, with sunny conditions and a top temperature of 36C the forecast for Saturday. The rail will once again be in the true position, and as usual…
Makybe Diva Stakes 2024 preview & tips | Saturday, September 14
What 2024 Makybe Diva Stakes Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, September 14, 2024 Prizemoney $750,000 Distance 1600m Conditions Weight For Age 2023 winner Mr Brightside (2) | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Craig Williams (59kg) Visit Dabble Group 1 racing returns to Flemington with the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) headlining Saturday’s 10-race meeting. Despite just eight runners set to compete for the $750,000 on offer, each is a previous Group 1 victor and will be looking to further etch themselves into racing…
Rosehill full racing preview & quaddie tips | September 14, 2024
What Run To The Rose 2024 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 11:50am AEST Visit Dabble The three-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m) and Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) sharing top billing on a bumper 10-part program. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit, and although there are some scattered showers forecast in the lead-up, punters should anticipate the Good rating to hold true…
Tuncurry free racing tips & quaddie | Friday, September 13, 2024
What Tuncurry Races Where Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club – 45 Chapmans Rd, Tuncurry NSW 2428 When Friday, September 13, 2024 First Race 12:39pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing heads to the mid-north coast of NSW on Friday afternoon, with the Tuncurry-Forster Jockey Club playing host to a competitive eight-part program. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and although the track is rated a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, so light rainfall in the lead-up could mean a minor downgrade into the Soft range for race-day.…
Eagle Farm free racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, September 14
What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, September 14, 2024 First Race 11:58am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon for the first time in seven weeks due to a dispute being resolved between jockeys and Queensland Racing about safety concerns at the track. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Thursday, there is a chance of a downgrade before the start of…