The Collett surname is already well known in Australian racing thanks to the deeds of brother and sister jockey duo Jason and Alysha, but now dad Richard is muscling in on the action. A successful trainer in New Zealand for many years, Richard Collett left his homeland in August to set up a permanent base in Sydney, along with his wife, his eldest daughter and her family, and 10 horses. A desire to be closer to Jason and Alysha was the main reason for the Collett family’s relocation, although the…
Year: 2022
Green Light On | Episode 88 – Sandown Park form plus Ian Beattie
In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat examines Thursday night’s Premier Racing at Sandown Park. James also catches up with trainer Ian Beattie. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 88 – Sandown Park Dec 1 and trainer Ian Beattie Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.
World traveller Neasham set to touchdown in Hong Kong
Annabel Neasham has made a stunning start to her training career. Although just two years into a solo training career seemingly already destined for greatness, Sydney-based Annabel Neasham believes Laws Of Indices is the perfect horse to represent Australia in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on 11 December. The last horse to fly the Australian flag at the Hong Kong International Races was the Chris Waller-trained Comin’ Through which was unplaced four years ago in the same race as four-year-old colt Laws Of Indices will…
Northerly Stakes preview & betting strategy | December 3, 2022
What 2022 Northerly Stakes Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 4:45pm AWST | Race 8 Prizemoney $1,500,000 Distance 1800m Status Group 1 Conditions Weight For Age | 3YO & Up 2021 Winner Regal Power (8) | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: Patrick Carbery (59kg) Visit Ladbrokes The 2022 Northerly Stakes, formerly known as the Kingston Town Classic, will be the last Group 1 of the Perth Summer Carnival, where a full field of 16 will battle it out…
Road trip a winner on two fronts
Zola Express will contest the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Satuday. Photo: Race Images A lengthy round trip to Woodville this week successfully served a dual purpose in Janelle Millar’s countdown to a top-flight target with her talented mare Zola Express. The New Plymouth trainer topped off the Shamexpress six-year-old’s preparation for Saturday’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham with a 1000m trial, which she won under a hold. It also served to give new jockey Lisa Allpress an opportunity to put Zola Express…
Prise De Fer hunts breakthrough Group One win
Prise De Fer will be seeking his first win at elite level in the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Photo: Megan Liefting Prise De Fer is zero for 13 in Group One races but a last-start Group Three win has given Matamata trainer Mark Walker reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. While the Savabeel seven-year-old gelding has yet to win at racing’s elite level, he has twice finished second and three times third, all under weight-for-age conditions…
Top European stables targeting Hong Kong Vase
Aidan O’Brien (right) at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. Aidan O’Brien is no stranger to world record-breaking achievements at the very highest level so when he targets a 2022 Hong Kong International Races event with three super horses, rival claimants will inevitably beware. More so perhaps because O’Brien has captured the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) three times in the past seven years, plus the Irishman’s extraordinary international Group 1 tally was enhanced three times further at Keeneland’s Breeders’ Cup meeting earlier this month. No doubt tactical strategies…
Wangaratta best bets & quaddie tips | December 1, 2022
What Wangaratta Races Where Wangaratta Racecourse – Racecourse Rd, Wangaratta VIC 3677 When Thursday, December 1, 2022 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes We head to Wangaratta Racecourse on Thursday for a very competitive nine-race program. The track is currently rated a Soft 5, but with good weather on the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, we expect to be on a Good track. The rail will be in the true position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 1pm AEDT. Best Bet: Joseylin Our best bet…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | November 30, 2022
Horse Racing on Wednesday, November 30 will feature six 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 Geelong, Gosford & Happy Valley (HK). Wednesday Racing Tips – November 30, 2022 Geelong Racing Tips Gosford Racing Tips Happy Valley Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for…
Faulty gear costs Bolt for Brilliance at IDs
By Adam Hamilton A broken string cost Bolt For Brilliance his second round Inter Dominion heat and saw his Grand Final odds drift. Just when trainer-driver Tony Herlihy started his move and went to pull the plugs, the string broke and everything went wrong at Shepparton last night. Only one ear plug released, the blinds malfunctioned and Bolt For Brilliance ducked-in and locked wheels briefly, losing valuable ground. While all that happened, driver James Herbertson skipped away on the leader Nephew Of Sonoko with a big break. Bolt For Brilliance…