Matamata horseman Darryn Weatherley is in good spirits after his classy three-year-old Pier (NZ) (Proisir) drew barrier five for Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. The son of Proisir has won two of his three starts, including an easy last-start victory in the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) and has been installed a $3.80 for the $550,000 feature. Pier flew to Christchurch on Tuesday and had settled in well under the watchful eye of Weatherley’s daughter Briar, whom he trains in partnership with.…
Year: 2022
Smooth ride with Champions contender
Ken and Bev Kelso have enjoyed a trouble-free preparation with their high-class performer Levante (NZ) (Proisir) ahead of her second crack at a premier Melbourne sprint. The Matamata husband and wife training team targeted the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington in the autumn with the daughter of Proisir and she did them proud when finishing a gallant fourth. Levante was clearly the first runner home on the grandstand side of the track and will make her first appearance since the Newmarket when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.1 Champions…
James McDonald lifts Aitch Two Oh to Group 3 success
Aitch Two Oh ridden by James McDonald wins the Red Roses Stakes at Flemington. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Aitch Two Oh winning the Red Roses Stakes has given James McDonald his seventh winner of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and a treble on Oaks Day at Flemington. Aitch Two Oh has given trainers Richard & Chantelle Jolly their first winner of the 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival and their horse her first Group victory of her career. After jumping as a $23 outsider with online bookmakers, Aitch Two Oh held on…
She’s Extreme dominant in VRC Oaks triumph
She’s Extreme ridden by Tommy Berry wins the VRC Oaks at Flemington Racecourse. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) She’s Extreme has won the Group 1 VRC Oaks after a 10 out of 10 ride by jockey Tommy Berry, taking out the feature on VRC Oaks Day at Flemington on Thursday. Tommy Berry gave his filly a great ride as she jumped very well from barrier and sat in the box-seat for the majority of the 2500m event, before gaining the run up the inside rail and ended up winning by…
Kempsey racing tips, best odds & quaddie | November 4, 2022
What Kempsey Races Where Kempsey Race Club – Warwick Park, North St, Kempsey NSW 2440 When Friday, November 4, 2022 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes It’s Kempsey Cup Day on Friday afternoon and the club has lined up a competitive eight-race card to do the form on. The track is listed as a Soft 7 heading into race-day; however, with some lovely weather forecast in the lead up, we could be expecting an upgrade. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit and we’re racing from…
Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, November 5
What VRC Champions Stakes Day 2022 Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, November 5, 2022 First Race 12:40pm AEDT Watch Live Visit Ladbrokes The Melbourne Cup Carnival wraps on Saturday afternoon with a nine-race card scheduled for VRC Champions Stakes Day. Headlined by three Group 1 events — the VRC Champions Stakes, Champions Mile and Champions Sprint — the day is littered with superstars of the turf. The day of racing commences at 12:40pm AEDT. Track rating and rail information to be confirmed Keep…
Morphetville Parks racing tips & quaddie | November 5, 2022
What Morphettville Parks Races Where Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 When Saturday, November 5, 2022 First Race 12:22pm ACDT Visit Ladbrokes We go back to the Morphettville Parks track this Saturday for a competitive nine-race card. The track is currently rated as a Soft 5, but with good weather around on Friday and Saturday, we should get an upgrade to a Good track on race day. The rail will be in the 4m position for the entire circuit, and racing gets underway at 12:22pm ACDT. Best…
Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | November 5, 2022
What Lee Steere Stakes Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, November 5, 2022 First Race 12:34pm AWST Visit Ladbrokes Ascot Racecourse will host a huge nine-race card this Saturday, highlighted by the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes over 1400m. The track is currently rated a Good 4, and with warm weather and no rain on the forecast, we should still be around that rating come race day. The rail will be in the 3m position, and the first race kicks off at 12:34pm…
2022 VRC Champions Stakes preview & tips | Saturday, November 5
What 2022 VRC Champions Stakes Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, November 5, 2022 Prizemoney $3,000,000 Distance 2000m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2021 Winner Zaaki (8) | T: Annabel Neasham | J: James McDonald (59kg) Visit Ladbrokes The feature event on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the Group 1 VRC Champions Stakes in what shapes to be very similar to what we saw in the Cox Plate a fortnight ago. The quinella from that race, Anamoe ($2.20)…
2022 Champions Mile preview & betting strategy | November 5
What 2022 Champions Mile Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, November 5, 2022 Prizemoney $3,000,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age 2021 Winner Superstorm (14) | T: Danny O’Brien | J: Damien Oliver (56kg) Visit Ladbrokes There is class everywhere you look in the field of 11 accepted for the Group 1 Champions Mile at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. Nine of the 11 runners have earned connections over $1 million in prizemoney, and with $3 million on offer on Saturday, it…