Kiwi breds got off to a flyer on the opening night of the two-day Cox Plate carnival at The Valley, with the Luke Oliver-trainer Hunboshi (NZ) (Handsom Ransom) staving off the challenge of Tokorangi (NZ) (Redwood) in the A$175,000 Chef’s Hat Plate (2040m). The Cranbourne prepared mare enjoyed a good run outside the leader and eventual third placegetter Ocean Miss (Ocean Park) and was galvanized under in-form jockey Blake Shinn to score narrowly. The eight-year-old mare continues to be a good money spinner for connections, which include breeder Margaret Carter.…
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Mo’unga on song for Cox Plate
Annabel Neasham may have the second favourite for the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) in Zaaki, but she is warning punters not to discount one of her other runners, Mo’unga. The New Zealand-bred Group One winner is a $21 winning chance with TAB bookmakers, but his trainer believes he is a serious contender in the A$5 million feature at The Valley on Saturday. The Savabeel entire placed in both the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) and Gr.1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) before tailing the field home in the Gr.1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m).…
Green Light On | Episode 77 – The Meadows form plus Scott Wuchatsch and Andrew Xerri
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith examine Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. Scott Wuchatsch, chief executive of The Meadows, and trainer Andrew Xerri are the special guests. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 77 – MGRA boss Scott Wuchatsch, plus Andrew Xerri. Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Group 1 Manikato Stakes postponed
Racing at Moonee Valley for Manikato Stakes night has been postponed owing to wet weather. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) At 9:45pm AEDT, Racing Victoria Stewards made the decision to postpone the Group 1 Manikato Stakes Night post weighing out of race five at Moonee Valley. Racing was delayed at 8:56pm AEDT following the 955m race won by the Lloyd Kennewell-trained Direct owing to lightning in the area. With continuous storm activity on the weather radar, Racing Victoria Stewards in conjunction with the Moonee Valley Racing Club made the decision…
Geelong Racing Club set for significant upgrade
The Geelong Racing Club is set to receive significant upgrades. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Geelong Racing Club is set for a major boost with the Andrews Labor Government backing the development of an inside grass track. Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines today announced the Labor Government is investing more than $730,000 for the project through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund. The existing fibre sand track will be replaced with a new 10 metre wide inside grass training track with plastic running rails. A narrower fibre sand track will also…
McDonald to be aggressive early on Anamoe in Cox Plate
James McDonald said there would be no dawdling from barrier four aboard Cox Plate favourite Anamoe on Saturday. Picture: Steve Hart. (Photo: Steve Hart) James McDonald wants to fire up his Ferrari right from the word go. That was his succinct but exciting message to punters thinking of backing James Cummings’ superstar Anamoe for the $5 million Cox Plate at The Valley on Saturday. The four-year-old dropped down to $2.35 in favouritism with online bookmakers on Friday afternoon – and rightfully so. His past three starts have seen him salute…
Darwin races betting tips & quaddie picks | Saturday 22/10/22
What Darwin Races Where Darwin Turf Club – Buntine Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, October 22, 2022 First Race 2:42pm ACST Visit Ladbrokes Darwin Turf Club will host a six-race card on Saturday, October 22. Northern Territory specialist David White brings you his race-by-race betting preview along with free tips and the best odds available. First race is set to commence 2:42pm local time. Race 1 (2.42pm) – $18,375 Silks Darwin TROBIS Maiden Plate (1300m) Cisapline is set to make his Top End debut after having seven starts…
John O’Shea: Maximal can upset stars in Cox Plate
John O’Shea believes a fresh Maximal will handle a soft track when he lines up from barrier five in the Cox Plate on Saturday. Picture: Steve Hart. John O’Shea believes a win is not far away for Maximal, and he could be the star of a fairytale story in the Cox Plate at The Valley on Saturday. The five-year-old stallion is a $41 outsider with Palmerbet for the $5 million feature over 2040m. And indeed, it would be something very special if he could beat Anaome. James Cummings’s middle-distance superstar…
Sale Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | October 23, 2022
What Sale Cup Day Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, October 23, 2022 First Race 12:45pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes The Sale Turf Club will this weekend hold its annual Cup Day, where a very competitive nine-race card is highlighted by the $200,000 Listed Sale Cup. The track is currently rated as a Soft 5, but there is a lot of rain on the way for Victoria on Friday and Saturday, so we expect to be presented with a much more rain-affected track come…
Te Rapa hit-out for Levante
Racing fans at Te Rapa on Saturday will have the added bonus of seeing classy mare Levante have a hit-out between races as she builds towards a trip to Melbourne. The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained mare won a trial at Waipa recently and is being set for the Gr.1 Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on November 5. The multiple Group One winner last raced back in March when fourth in the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m). She was clearly the first runner home on the grandstand side of the straight course,…