Craig “The Whale” Thompson looks at Cambridge today.
Month: January 2023
Training tweaks pay off for southern trotter
by Jonny Turner A change of training regime allowed One Two Menny to show his true worth when winning at Winton yesterday. The headstrong trotter delivered a polished front-running performance to win race 6 for trainer Robert Wilson and driver Kirk Larsen. It was his fourth win in 26 starts. One Two Menny is well known as a horse with plenty of power but who can also get very keen in his races. Though he clearly wasn’t too relaxed in the running yesterday, the trotter delighted Wilson with the manners…
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 12, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, January 12 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 meeting at Pakenham. Thursday Racing Tips – January 12, 2023 Pakenham 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 the horse racing taking place on January 12, 2023 check out our…
2023 Perth Cup betting preview & best bets | Saturday, 14/1
What 2023 Perth Cup Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, January 14, 2023| 5:19pm AWST | Race 9 Prizemoney $500,000 Distance 2400m Status Group 2 Conditions Handicap 2022 Winner Midnight Blue (4) | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: Patrick Carbery (53kg) Visit Ladbrokes The 2023 edition of the Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse is being run this Saturday, January 14, after an unfortunate incident on New Year’s Day involving multiple falls mid-race, required the race to be postponed to this weekend. We’ve…
Gosford races best bets & quaddie selections | Friday, 13/1/23
What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Friday, January 13, 2023 First Race 3:05pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Twilight racing heads to Gosford on Friday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program set down for decision. The track is listed as a Soft 5 currently heading into race-day, however, with some clearing forecast ahead, we think it’s likely to find an upgrade into the Good 4 range come start time. The rail is out +2m between the 1100m-300m markers and true the remainder…
Cranbourne best bets & quaddie tips | January 13, 2023
What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Friday, January 13, 2023 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Cranbourne Turf Club will host another eight-race program this Friday night. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with very warm weather forecast for eastern Victoria on Thursday and Friday, we will most likely be on a firm track come race day. The rail will be in the True position for the entire circuit, when racing commences at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at…
Gollan couldn’t be happier Magic Millions 2YO filly Skirt The Law
Master Eagle Farm trainer Tony Gollan believes pulling his stable star Skirt The Law from last week’s Gold Coast race meeting may not only prove to be a “blessing in disguise” but provide a big payday for the stable on Saturday. Gollan had initially intended to run his unbeaten two-year-old at the Gold Coast last Saturday and back her up in the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) against a red-hot field of juveniles this weekend. But the filly drew a very wide barrier and Gollan, not wanting her…
Cranbourne set to make Australian debut
By Adam Hamilton Former exciting Kiwi pacer Cranbourne starts the next chapter of his career in Saturday night’s Group 2 Shepparton Gold Cup. But it’s only a short chapter with caretaker trainer David Aiken confirming the gelding will head to the US in March to continue his career. Aiken may even make the trip across with Cranbourne, at least to settle him. “I’m good friends with Steve Finkelstein. I bought the horse for him,” Aiken said. “We go way back to the early 1990s when he sent me across Ultra…
Cambridge tests for Butcher pair
By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Auckland horseman Zachary Butcher will take his entire racing team to Cambridge Raceway on Thursday, and he is hoping to go home with a couple of winning cheques. Butcher will do the steering himself behind Call Me Trouble in the Group 3 Les Harrison Transport Cambridge Flying Stakes Mobile Trot (2200m) and he is hopeful of a bold showing in the five-horse field. The seven-year-old gelding was third in the Group 3 Greenlane Cup (2700m) at Alexandra Park on New Year’s Eve, and Butcher…
Green Light On | Episode 100 – Sandown Park form plus Ben Joske
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 Ben Joske. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 100 – HQ 12/1 and Ben Joske Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.