Month: March 2023

Desleigh Forster banned for six months

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Trainer Desleigh Forster has been banned for six months. Group 1-winning trainer Desleigh Forster has been banned for six-months after being found guilty of using a stock whip on a horse at Eagle Farm. Forster was charged with possession of a stock whip, use of a stock whip and committing an act of animal cruelty to a horse, will appeal the decision under the new Racing Appeals Panel, which came into action on Friday. The trainer was handed a six-month disqualification, four-month disqualification and a $1000 fine for the three…

Hayes looking at the Brightside

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JD Hayes has no doubt Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is a better horse than he was a year ago when he won the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) but that doesn’t mean he’s winning the race again at Randwick on Saturday. “He’s a different horse to the one which won the Doncaster last year and he needs to be with the weight rise he has to contend with,” Hayes said. Last year Mr Brightside carried 50kg to win and he has 55.5kg this year. At stake for Mr Brightside after his…

Dolan likely for Mustang Valley

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The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) will most likely be ridden by Robbie Dolan in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The Group One winning daughter of Vanbrugh has 51kgs in the time-honoured handicap, where only two runners in the 20-horse field — Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) (57.5kg) and Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) (55.5kg) — carry more than 54kgs. The scratching of Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit) has paved the way for Osipenko (NZ) (Pierro) (49kgs) to gain a start, with Michael Dee booked to ride. Dolan has a…

Green Light On | Episode 123 – The Meadows form plus Graham Glass

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In this edition of Green Light On, James Van de Maat and Corey Smith preview Saturday night’s Premier Racing at The Meadows. James also catches up with trainer Graham Glass. greyhoundracingvic · Green Light On – Episode 123 – Graham Glass and MGRA form for April 1. Don’t forget, you can listen to Green Light On every Thursday and Saturday on your favourite podcast app.

Sha Tin races preview, best bets & quaddie | Sunday, April 2

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What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, April 2, 2023 First Race 12:45pm HKT (2:45pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes We’re back racing on the turf on Sunday afternoon at Sha Tin with a strong 10-race program set for decision. The tricky aspect of this Hong Kong racing meeting comes with the chance of rain and a Soft track on Sunday. The rail is in the A+3 position the entire circuit and the first race is set to get underway…

Brave Mead to be bold in Inglis Sires, say Australian Bloodstock

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Brave Mead is a $6.50 winning chance for Australian Bloodstock heading into the Inglis Sires at Randwick on Saturday. He might be a $6.50 winning chance for the Inglis Sires at Randwick on Saturday, but Australian Bloodstock director Luke Murrell is not getting too carried away with Brave Mead’s chances. The developing colt – trained by top conditioning pair Ciaron Maher and David Eustace – goes into this feature sprint over 1400m and worth $1 million off a comprehensive last-start victory. He was far too good for his opponents in…

Connections declare Protagonist primed for Doncaster Mile glory

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Protagonist pictured winning the Sky High Stakes last start for Australian Bloodstock’s Luke Murrell and Jamie Lovett, and trained by William Haggas. Protagonist is a $10 winning chance for the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday, but owners of the talented gelding believe he will be in the spotlight after the Group 1 feature. They were the words of Australian Bloodstock director Luke Murrell, who was delighted with his six-year-old’s strong finish to hold out Zeyrek in the Group 3 Sky High Stakes at Rosehill last start on March 11.…

Pinjarra Park best bets & quaddie selections | April 2, 2023

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What Pinjarra Cup Day Where Pinjarra Park – Racecourse Rd, Pinjarra WA 6208 When Sunday, April 2, 2023 First Race 1:40pm AWST Visit Ladbrokes The Pinjarra Race Club will hold its annual Cup meeting this Sunday afternoon, with the highlight event being the $150,000 Listed Pinjarra Cup over 2300m. The track is currently rated a Good 4, and with no rain expected on Saturday or Sunday, we anticipate racing on a perfect surface for the duration of the program. The rail will be in the true position for the entire…

Sale races best bets & quaddie tips | Sunday, April 2, 2023

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What Sale Races Where Sale Turf Club – 1227 Maffra-Sale Rd, Sale VIC 3850 When Sunday, April 2, 2023 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Racing heads to Sale Racecourse on Sunday afternoon, where a competitive eight-race program is set down for decision. With plenty of rain in the area we are set be running on a Heavy 10, while the rail sticks to the true position throughout. Racing gets underway at 12:50pm AEST. Best Bet at Sale: Fame We do not need to wait too long on Sunday for…