Gillett lands Alice Springs double on St Patrick’s Day

Alice Springs apprentice Dakota-Lee Gillett heading to the gates on the Trevor Montgomerie-trained Fluffy Bunny Feet before toppling Class 2 opposition over 1100m at Pioneer Park. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) Apprentice Dakota-Lee Gillett celebrated a winning double at Alice Springs on Sunday during the annual St Patrick’s Day Cup meeting. That made it eight wins for the 2022/23 season for the 17-year-old, who kicked started her career last July, and she has now skipped two wins clear of Ianish Luximon as the leading apprentice in Alice Springs this term. The…

Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | March 22, 2023

What Sandown Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, March 22, 2023 First Race 3:05pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes Racing will return to Sandown Racecourse this Wednesday for another eight-race twilight meeting on the Hilliside track. The surface is currently a Good 4, but with rain forecast to fall for most of Tuesday, we could begin the program on a Soft track with a chance of an upgrade later in the day. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with…

Kensington racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Wednesday 22/3/2023

What Randwick-Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, March 22, 2023 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Ladbrokes We’re racing on the Kensington circuit at Royal Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program kicking off at 1:45pm. We should have great conditions for racing, with a Good 4 surface expected and only light showers forecast for the late afternoon. The rail now sits out +4m the entire circuit for what looks a very tricky card to dissect. Best Bet at Randwick-Kensington: Jupitus…

Pukekohe racing preview & quaddie tips | March 22, 2023

What Pukekohe Races Where Pukekohe Park Raceway – 222/250 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe, New Zealand When Wednesday, March 22, 2023 First Race 12:51pm NZDT Visit Ladbrokes Midweek racing in New Zealand is held at Pukekohe on Wednesday in what is a fairly tame day of racing. The track is currently in the Soft range with some rain likely forecast for Tuesday, so the chances of a better surface seem unlikely. Racing is set to get underway at 12:51pm NZDT. Best Bet at Pukekohe – Tearsforfears The locally trained first-starter Tearsforfears looks…

Happy Valley racing preview & best bets | Wednesday, March 22

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, March 22, 2023 First Race 6:45pm HKT (9:45pm AEDT) Visit Ladbrokes After a massive day of racing out of Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon, we now look to Happy Valley on Wednesday night for a very competitive nine-race program commencing at 6:45pm local time. The rail sits in the C+3 position, which traditionally means you’ll be wanting to have runners up on speed throughout the card. We should have perfect conditions…

Luximon continues busy schedule with NARS heats at Strathalbyn

Ianish Luximon receives an award from chief steward David Westover after ending the 2021/22 season as the leading apprentice in the Red Centre. (Picture: Nikki Westover Photography) Alice Springs apprentice Ianish Luximon has certainly boosted his frequent-flyer portfolio this past week. Representing the NT in heat two of the National Apprentice Race Series (NARS) in Perth last Wednesday, the 25-year-old arrived home before riding at the St Patrick’s Day races in Darwin on Saturday. He caught an early flight on Sunday for the St Patrick’s Day meeting in Alice Springs…

La Crique enjoying time out

Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2050m) where she suffered interference when making her bid for glory. Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander have cautioned that the Group One winner might potentially bypass a Queensland campaign in favour of a lengthier break with a view to being ready earlier in the spring. “It was a roughly-run race for her in particular,” Katrina Alexander said of the New Zealand Stakes effort. “She got knocked around quite a bit.…

Satono Aladdin’s star continues to rise

It’s been a fantastic fortnight for Rich Hill Stud shuttle stallion Satono Aladdin. He is cementing himself in the top echelon of New Zealand’s stallion ranks with a series of Group One wins, highlighted by Pennyweka’s dominant three-length victory in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday. The Classic victory came just seven days after Satono Aladdin won his first Group One as a sire, courtesy of the Mark Walker-trained Tokyo Tycoon in the Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe, and Rich Hill Stud principal John Thompson said…

Yulong Patrol ready for next challenge after Country Mile triumph

Yulong Patrol, ridden by Blaike McDougall, wins the Country Mile Series Final at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Andrew Bobbin will welcome the challenge of Yulong Patrol’s rating going up following his narrow victory in the Country Mile Series Final at Moonee Valley on Saturday. He described the triumph as the highlight of his two years as head trainer for Grampians Racing. Celebrations with connections went into the night after the seven-year-old saluted in the last of the 10-race card, with Blaike McDougall…

Bank Maur cashes in with Alister Clark Stakes win

Bank Maur, ridden by Craig Newitt, wins the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 18, 2023. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) The Richie Laming stable always saw Bank Maur’s potential to deliver a big payday, and he did just that in the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Craig Newitt showed all his experience to time the gelding’s run home to perfection, hitting the front with 50m to go in the Group 2 feature worth $750,000. The three-year-old colt held off Suizuro from there, winning…