Year: 2021

Hitotsu ridden by John Allen wins the Victoria Derby at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2021. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Despite having only won a maiden at Donald, Ciaron Maher & David Eustace’s Hitotsu was backed as if unbeatable in Saturday’s Group 1 Victoria Derby, and the money was spot on as the son of Maurice bolted in to win by 1.75 lengths. Having had just five starts prior to the $2 million feature race, the three-year-old colt showed his class and staying prowess to defeat Alegron and Teewaters with a…

It’s the first day of November, which means only one more sleep until Christmas. Sorry, Melbourne Cup Day – same thing, right? This Monday’s edition of Punt Drunk takes a look back over Derby Day, while we also look forward to tomorrow for Australia’s greatest race. AWESOME FOURSOME FOR J-MAC Last week we were feeling sorry for James McDonald after he quarantined in Melbourne for five days only to lose the ride on Zaaki in the Cox Plate that morning, but he bounced back with a double at Moonee Valley…

While it is not a traditional Melbourne Cup field this year, there is still a number of competitive international runners in the mix. The 24 horses in the 2021 Melbourne Cup include several formerly or currently overseas-trained runners, including last year’s winner, Twilight Payment. A number of international runners in this year’s Melbourne Cup have been regulars on our shores in the past year or so, while there are also a couple of imports who are now trained locally and have had a handful of runs under their belt in…

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Tuesday, November 2, 2021 First Race 12:10pm AEST Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet There is racing all over the country on Melbourne Cup Day, and HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie picks for the eight-race card at Eagle Farm. The track is rated a Good 4 and the rail is out 12m for the entire course. The opening race of the afternoon is set to jump at 12:10pm…

What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Tuesday, November 2, 2021 First Race 11:40am AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Although Flemington will hog the limelight on Melbourne Cup Day, HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst has picked out his best bets and quaddie selections for the nine-race card at Randwick on Tuesday. The track is rated a Good 4, while the rail is out 11m from the 1000m to the winning post and 8m for the remainder of the course. The…

What Morphettville Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Tuesday, November 2, 2021 First Race 11:41am ACDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet Morphettville is scheduled to host a nine-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s South Australian racing expert presents his best bets and free quaddie selections for the day. The track is rated a Good 4, and the rail is out 12m from the 1200m to the winning post and then out 7m for the remainder. Racing will kick off at 11:41am ACDT…

What Melbourne Cup Day 2021 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Tuesday, November 2, 2021 First Race 10:45am AEDT Feature Race Melbourne Cup – Race 7 Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet A bumper 10-part card is scheduled at Flemington on Tuesday afternoon for Melbourne Cup Day, and HorseBetting’s Victorian horse racing analyst presents his race-by-race preview, best bets and free quaddie numbers for Australia’s most famous race-day. The track is rated a Good 4, the rail is out 2m for the entire track, and…