Year: 2022

South Australian trainer heads to Alice Springs seeking firm deck

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Murray Bridge trainer Garret Lynch was happy to travel over 1600km to Alice Springs to ensure that his horses had the opportunity to race on a firm track after endless heavy surfaces in South Australia. It sounds outrageous, but Murray Bridge trainer Garret Lynch decided to travel over 1600km to race half a dozen horses at Alice Springs on Saturday. The reason? “Well, the weather to be honest,” Lynch said from the Red Centre on Friday. “It’s been pretty wet down home and we’re looking for a firmer track –…

Free Australian Horse Racing Quaddie Tips | October 29

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Horse Racing on Saturday, October 29 features 15 meetings around Australia headline by VRC Derby Day at Flemington and Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au compiled free quaddie numbers for the meetings at Flemington, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot & Alice Springs. Flemington quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 1-3-4-14-15 1-2-4 7-9-14-16 2 Investment: $60 for 100% Rosehill quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 2-3-7-11 3-5-6-12-16 1-10-13-17 3-5-8-11 Investment: $320 for 100% Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, October 29, 2022 4-1 2-7-8-13 1-2-7-9-10 2-3-5-8-11 Investment:…

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 29, 2022

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Horse Racing on Saturday, October 29 will feature 15 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 Flemington, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Morphettville, Ascot & Alice Springs. Saturday Racing Tips – October 29, 2022 Flemington Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Ascot Racing Tips Alice Springs Racing Tips Featured Races Coolmore Stud Stakes – Flemington Race 6 Nature Strip Stakes – Rosehill Race 7 VRC Derby – Flemington Race 7…

Queensland horse racing to get new integrity review appeals panel

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The new Queensland Racing Appeals Panel (QRAP) has been given the green light by the Queensland Government, paving the way for a more efficient and transparent review of Queensland thoroughbred racing appeal decisions. The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) welcomes the passing of The Racing Integrity Amendment Bill 2022 in Queensland Parliament today, which includes amendments to the Racing Integrity Act 2016 to establish the new independent Panel. Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Shane Gillard said the Panel will review decisions made by stewards who take disciplinary action against licensees, take…

Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 29th October

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Today 29th October in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 5 mins ago Queensland horse racing to get new integrity review appeals panel The new Queensland Racing Appeals Panel (QRAP) has been given the green light by the Queensland Government, paving the way …Read More Australia horse racing news 6 hours ago Grand Pierro…

Grand Pierro happy to go punch for punch in the Victoria Derby

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Grand Pierro ridden by Craig Williams wins the Roderick Insurance Brokers Geelong Classic at Geelong Racecourse on October 19, 2022 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Jason Warren says his three-year-old Grand Pierro would happily go “punch for punch” with anyone who crosses him, and the tough gelding will also enjoy stepping up in Group 1 company. That will happen in the $2 million Victoria Derby over 2500m at Flemington on Saturday when he takes on the likes of Spring Champion Stakes victor Sharp ’N’ Smart and Vase…

The racehorse that went from rags to riches

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A Queensland racehorse who no one originally wanted is about to race for $10 million. Gypsy Goddess didn’t attract a single genuine bid at auction, so her breeder found her a home on the Sunshine Coast – before convincing a group of mates to buy in. A Queensland racehorse who no one originally wanted is about to race for $10 million. Gypsy Goddess didn’t attract a single genuine bid at auction, so her breeder found her a home on the Sunshine Coast – before convincing a group of mates to…

Lost And Running seeking Everest consolation

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After missing the A$15 million The Everest (1200m), Lost And Running is on the hunt for a consolation win in the A$3 million Nature Strip Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday. While trainer John O’Shea was disappointed when Lost And Running had to be scratched from The Everest on race morning, he took it on the chin, even finding positives in the subsequent victory of the Clayton Douglas-trained Giga Kick.  “We took the disappointment early in the week and lamenting about what may or may not have been will only depress you,…

Pungo to represent Kiwi sporting stars at Flemington

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A host of Kiwi sporting stars hope to feel the rush of winning when they cheer home their equine pride and joy Pungo in Saturday’s A$500,000 Gr.3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. England Test Cricket Coach Brendon McCullum, rugby stars Israel Dagg and Beauden Barrett, as well as Kiwi actor Karl Urban are just some of the names in the ownership of Pungo, an impressive last-start winner at his second start. Purchased for $180,000 at last year’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale, Pungo is a well-supported $3.30…

She’s Licketysplit looking to come up roses at Flemington

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Kiwi filly She’s Licketysplit will have the sternest test of her burgeoning career when she heads to Flemington on Saturday to compete against weight-for-age company in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). The three-year-old filly will carry just 49kg in the Group One, 7.5kg less than her nearest rival, and while he is unsure how his filly will measure up this weekend, trainer Andrew Forsman believes she will be competitive with that weight disparity. “Our filly is really well, she hasn’t had a lot of luck with track conditions this…