Many owners dream of having a horse compete in a Gr.1 Caufield Cup (2400m) and on Saturday that dream will be a reality for owners Grant and Patty Thurlow. No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) gave the Taranaki couple the thrill of a lifetime when winning the Gr.1 Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick earlier this month, and they have decided to roll the dice and head to Caulfield with the Chris Waller-trained gelding. Victoria has been hammered by severe rainfall over the past week with several areas in the state being issued emergency…
Year: 2022
Bowman seeking to summit Everest
Hugh Bowman is an excited man ahead of the A$15 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. The leading hoop will partner Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto) in the rich feature and he believes the New Zealand-bred has a strong chance of upsetting hot favourite Nature Strip (Nicconi). “It is an exciting race to be a part of and it is great to be going in this year for the first time in my experience with what I think is a legitimate winning chance,” Bowman told RacingHQ. The…
O’Brien taking inspiration from previous Cup success
Danny O’Brien won the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in 2007 with New Zealand-bred Master O’Reilly (NZ) (O’Reilly) and he is hoping he has another Kiwi that can add a second Caulfield Cup to his mantle on Saturday. Reliable Man mare Inspirational Girl (NZ) will be tested over 2400m for the first time this weekend and O’Brien believes it is the ideal distance for the seven-year-old. “I am really looking forward to seeing her at a mile and a half. I think she screams out that she is a mile and…
Shepparton 15/10 Abandoned
Saturday (15 October) race meeting at Shepparton has been abandoned due to major flood warnings from the SES for the region and multiple road closures. Starters fees will be paid out and prizemoney will be split evenly between the engaged runners.
And the Chase For Charity winner for 2022 is…..McAuley.
Congratulations to McAuley who do incredibly important work in supporting women, and their children, who may be homeless as a result of leaving domestic violence environments. McAuley helps these women when they need it most; when they are trying to rebuild their lives. Whether it be assistance with finding employment, mental health support, finding a safe place and getting back on their feet, McAuley is there for them. Through Chase For Charity, McAuley will receive $10,671 thanks to great tipping by Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey. GRV thanks SEN, Off The Bench,…
Green Light On – Episode 75 – The Meadows form and a chat with Brendan Dewan
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and the returning Corey Smith dissect Saturday night’s meeting at The Meadows. One of the guys has difficulty finding a suggested bet, and James has a chat with trainer Brendan Dewan. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 75 – All the form for The Meadows and a chat with Brendan Dewan Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
Levitation to elevate at The Meadows
Box 8 is Kel Greenough’s major concern with fancied duo Levitation and youngster Try Catch Up ahead of Premier Racing at The Meadows on Saturday night. Levitation, winner of 10 from 27 and a finalist behind superstar kennelmate Wow She’s Fast in the Group 1 Sapphire Crown in May, resumes over 600m in Race 5 at 8pm, where Sportsbet has marked her $2.45 favourite. It’s the well-bred daughter of Fernando Bale and Elevated’s first appearance since August 20, but eyeing a possible staying career, Greenough says fitness won’t be the…
Horsham Cup Day racing tips & quaddie | October 16, 2022
What Horsham Cup Day Where Horsham Racecourse – Central Park, Horsham VIC 3400 When Sunday, October 16, 2022 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Weather permitting, racing heads to western Victoria on Sunday afternoon for the Horsham Cup meeting. With the deluge of rain the state has been experiencing, the Horsham track is currently a Heavy 10 for racing. The rail sticks to the true position and racing is set to commence at 1:15pm AEDT. Horsham Cup Top Tip: Teewaters The Horsham Cup (2100m) is the headline event on Sunday…
Punt Drunk: Purton takes aim at JMac’s bank account
The action is starting to heat up on the track and the action off the track is just as interesting! As we build towards the Caulfield Cup and The Everest on Saturday, we take a look at the week that was. This includes Hong Kong-based Zac Purton taking aim at James McDonald and his bank account, a managing owner with a live chance in the Coolmore Stud Stakes needs to make a life-changing decision, as well as some incredible scenes from the dishlickers abroad! It all sets up for a…
Baxter hoping Swing With Junior can bring her more Darwin success
Chloe Baxter has three horses in her emerging stable, and two of them are set to run at Darwin this Saturday. Darwin trainer Chloe Baxter only has three horses in her stable, with two having already saluted. The 30-year-old hopes recent purchase Swing With Junior can emulate stablemates First Crusade and To The Point when she contests Saturday’s Oktoberfest At The Bay 22nd October 0-70 Handicap (1200m) at Fannie Bay. The five-year-old mare, who boasts a record of four wins and five seconds in 21 career starts, was formerly trained…