Month: March 2022

Lundholm eyeing hometown Country Championships Qualifier

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Born and bred in Coonamble, winning the $150,000 Western District NSW Country Championships Qualifier in his home town on Sunday would mean everything to Dubbo trainer Clint Lundholm. Lundholm’s late grandfather John made his name as a trainer at Coonamble. The two were very close and Lundholm has fond memories of spending time at his stables and race riding for his Pop. “It would be phenomenal to come home to your track and really do well in it,” he said. “Even if we run a hole and make it to…

Levante to make Australian debut

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Group One winner Levante (NZ) (Proisir) has touched down in Melbourne ahead of her debut run on Australian soil this Saturday in the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington. Fresh off wins in the Gr.1 Telegraph (1200m) and Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m), trainers Ken and Bev Kelso decided to test their star mare across the Tasman and they have been pleased with the way she has settled in. “She landed late Wednesday afternoon and travelled well. She did well in the feed bin last night, so everything is good…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 11, 2022

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Horse Racing on Friday, March 11 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Bendigo & Goulburn. Friday Racing Tips – March 11, 2022 Bendigo Racing Tips Goulburn Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on March…

Echuca racing preview & betting tips | March 13, 2022

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What Echuca Cup Day 2022 Where Echuca Racecourse – Scott Rd, Echuca VIC 3564 When Sunday, March 13, 2022 Feature Race Race 7: Echuca Cup (1400m) First Race 12:50pm AEDT Watch Live Streaming Live at Sportsbet The Echuca Cup is the feature event on Sunday afternoon as racing heads to Echuca Racecourse, and with a bit of luck, HorseBetting’s Victorian form expert can find a couple of winners for the day. The track is in perfect order for racing, rated a Good 4 with the rail in the true position…

California Spangle, Romantic Warrior head Hong Kong Derby selected runners

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California Spangle lands the HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m). California Spangle and Romantic Warrior head an enthralling group of 14 selected runners for the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 20 March. Leading throughout to land the HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) last month, California Spangle shoots for his seventh victory in Hong Kong as he aims to join the cavalcade of equine stars to have claimed Hong Kong’s most sought-after prize this month. Romantic Warrior joins him to share…

Cups king defending Shepparton crown

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Country cups king Ferdinand Boy will return to where it all began on Monday night, when he contests the heats of the Group 2 Shepparton Cup (450m). In 2021, Ferdinand Boy, trained by David Geall, secured a $50,000 bonus for snaring three country cups in a calendar year; reigning supreme at (in order), Shepparton, Ballarat and Healesville. Ferdinand Boy enjoys a remarkable affinity with Shepparton The regally related son of Fernando Bale and Nayla Swift, a half-sister to Geall’s superstar G1 winners Up Hill Jill and My Redeemer, has won…

Daily Mail: Century for ‘Chatter’ at Bendigo

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Multiple Group 2 placegetter Lots Of Chatter is expected to register his 35th win at start 100 this afternoon in a 425m Free For All at Bendigo, but his kennelmate and G2 runner-up Aston Shine will be determined to spoil the party. G3 finalist Zigzag Cabang stands out in a Grade 5 500m heat, while Kraken Skye v Shepparton Classic finalist Jungle Panther v Sandown Park 29.24 winner Cybertruck v Shepparton Classic runner-up In A Blue should be a great battle. G3 winner Plaintiff, Storm Stroller – victorious in six…

Miracle Mile good to go at Menangle

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By Adam Hamilton The rain has stopped, the track repairs are well under way and the $1 million Miracle Mile will finally be run at Menangle on Saturday night. Importantly, the majority of trainers think the one-week postponement is more of a positive than a negative. Luke McCarthy is adamant hot favourite King Of Swing and stablemates Spirit Of St Louis and Expensive Ego will only be better for the extra week. “They all had hard runs in the qualifying sprints and although I’m sure they would’ve backed-up again well…

Donnelly doubles up at Cambridge

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By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk It was a night of doubles for Arna Donnelly at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night. The local horsewoman secured a quinella in the Waikato Cup (2700m) before she doubled up a race later, getting another quinella in The Race 14th April Mobile Pace (2200m). Rough And Ready led home the stable quinella in the Waikato Cup after a positive drive from David Butcher who took luck out of the equation when he sent his charge forward to the lead with two laps to go.…

Kiwi mare in top order for Flemington

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Tom Dabernig has not given up on a start for his stable flag-bearer Flying Mascot (NZ) (Tavistock) in the All-Star Mile but realises hopes of a start are lengthening by the day. Flying Mascot is to run at Flemington on Saturday in the Gr.3 Matron Stakes (1600m) with a remote possibility of backing up in the $5 million All-Star Mile the following week. Dabernig said a more likely scenario was for Flying Mascot to head to the Gr.2 Sunline Stakes (1600m) at The Valley on March 25 after Saturday’s run…