Alice Springs racing tips & best value bets | Saturday 26/11/2022

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 2:04pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes We are back at Pioneer Park this weekend for a five-part meeting kicking off at 2:04pm local time. HorseBetting’s NT racing expert brings you his top tips for Saturday’s action in Alice Springs. Race 1 (2.04pm) – $18,375 Welcome Mark Summers GM Class 2 Handicap (1200m) Manhattan Man has not won a race at Pioneer Park since winning on his NT debut on March 20…

Sniparoochy flies the underdog flag in G1 Winterbottom Stakes

Sniparoochy was a class above in winning the Jungle Mist Classic last Saturday. Photo: Western Racepix. She might have a few obstacles in front of her named Rothfire, Vilana and Paulele, but in typical Aussie spirit Sniparoochy will “have a crack” at Winterbottom Stakes glory at Ascot on Saturday. In her biggest test yet at Group 1 level, the four-year-old mare and $26 outsider with horse betting sites carries plenty of confidence into the $1.5 million feature sprint over 1200m. This is why trainer Stephen Miller believes she can compete…

Jones says Canberra should be included in Highway Handicap races

Paul Jones could be the next trainer to leave Canberra due to concerns he shares with his peers about racing’s future in the ACT. Canberra trainer Paul Jones is prepared to stick it out in the nation’s capital – but only for the short term. He could soon follow Luke Pepper, Nick Olive and Matthew Dale out of the ACT if the financial issues facing trainers do not improve. While Pepper left because of soaring workers’ compensation costs – telling HorseBetting.com.au that horse conditioners are not being supported by the…

Rosehill racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, November 26

What Rosehill Races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, November 26, 2022 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Rosehill Gardens is the place to be on Saturday afternoon with a blockbuster 10-race program highlighted by the 2022 Festival Stakes (1500m) worth $200,000. The quality racing doesn’t stop there, however, with the Starlight Stakes for the sprinters and the Elite Sand And Soil Cup for the stayers also featured. The rail sits back in the true position for the entire circuit, and with minimal…

Jericho Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | November 27, 2022

What Jericho Cup Day Where Warrnambool Racing Club – 2/64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280 When Sunday, November 27, 2022 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes The Warrnambool Racing Club will host its annual Jericho Cup meeting with a massive nine-race program this Sunday, highlighted by the $288,000 feature for the stayers. The track is currently rated a Soft 6, but with good weather around and no rain on the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, it should only improve between now and raceday. The rail will be in the true…

Australian Bloodstock acquires Bellatrix Black

Group Three winner Bellatrix Black will continue her racing career in Australia after her recent acquisition by leading syndicator Australian Bloodstock. Previously trained in New Zealand by Catherine Cameron, the daughter of Redwood won two and placed in two of her six starts in her homeland, including victory in the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) where she beat subsequent Group One winner Mustang Valley. “I think they were a good crop of three-year-olds and I think she is right up there and potentially one of the better ones to come out…

Camino Rocoso shoots for third Cromwell Cup win

North Canterbury trainers John and Karen Parsons would get no greater satisfaction than seeing veteran stayer Camino Rocoso win the Positive Signs And Print Cromwell Cup (2030m) for a third time on Sunday. The husband and wife trainers produced the nine-year-old gelding for Cromwell Cup wins in 2019 and 2020, though he blotted his copybook with a ninth placing in last year’s feature, a race John Parsons won in 1996 with Luskin Lass. “He’s spot on for Sunday. He’s extra well at the moment and we’re expecting him to run…

Conditions approved for Group 1 $100,000 Invercargill Cup

After much discussion it’s been decided the upcoming Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup will be run as a handicap race, with a back mark of 20 metres. Just how the 3200 metre feature would be run has been a major talking point since it was confirmed it would have Group 1 status from this year. It was a Group 3 previously. “It’s good news,” says Invercargill Harness Racing Club President Craig Heyrick, “the local trainers will be happy as the Cup’s a big focal point for them.” “Southern…

Joao Moreira hands in Hong Kong jockey licence

Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira is stepping away from Hong Kong racing after a glittering career in the Asian racing hub. Joao Moreira, Hong Kong’s four-time champion jockey, has had his application approved to withdraw his riding licence for the 2022/23 season with immediate effect. Moreira has suffered both professionally and personally this year, with a hip injury forcing him home to his native Brazil for recovery since his last ride on September 21. Moreira has also spoken of the stress he is under with his family returning to Brazil to…