David Haworth will be keeping a close eye on weather conditions at Trentham on Friday, with the Pullman Hotel Melbourne (1600m) a hopeful lead-in to a shot at stakes level for his talented gelding Orlov(NZ) (Sweynesse). The seven-year-old son of Sweynesse resumed stylishly at Otaki last month, finishing second to well-performed mare Sumi. Haworth, based at Foxton, avoided starting on the heavy surface at Trentham in his next assignment, a decision he will continue to follow if the track deteriorates in the next 24 hours. “I was thrilled with him…
Month: November 2024
Sunshine Coast racing tips & best bets | Saturday, November 16
What Mooloolaba Cup Day 2024 Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club – 170 Pierce Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 When Saturday, November 16, 2024 First Race 12:18pm AEST Visit Dabble The $160,000 Mooloolaba Cup will headline the massive 10-race program at the Sunshine Coast this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, but with rain forecast on each day in the lead-up to the meeting, expect a genuine Soft surface throughout the day. The rail will be in the +2m position for the entire…
Thousand Guineas 2024 preview & betting strategy | November 16
What 2024 Thousand Guineas Where Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, November 16, 2024 Prizemoney $1,500,000 Distance 1600m Conditions 3YO Fillies | Set Weights 2023 winner Joliestar (1) | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (56kg) Visit Dabble The Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) headlines the bumper 10-race meeting at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with a field of 13 three-year-old fillies set to battle for the $1.5 million purse on offer. Will Chris Waller and James McDonald claim a third-straight win in the race with Aeliana? Or is…
Newcastle races free betting preview & quaddie | Hunter Day 2024
What Hunter Day 2024 Where Newcastle Jockey Club – 100 Darling St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292 When Saturday, November 16, 2024 First Race 12:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble The $1 million Group 2 Hunter (1300m) headlines the action at Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, with a bumper 10-race program set for decision. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with the track rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, punters can expect that rating to hold true on race-day morning with light rainfall predicted leading into the…
Moonee Valley free racing tips & quaddie | Friday 15/11/24
What Moonee Valley races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, November 15, 2024 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Racing returns to Moonee Valley Racecourse this Friday night for a bumper eight-race meeting. The rail comes out 4m to take advantage of the Good 4 rating following the busy stretch of spring carnival action at the track. The Moonee Valley races are set to commence at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Inexorable Inexorable was the definition of ‘hard watch’ last…
Spacewalk secures slot in The Meteorite
Spacewalk. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Godolphin’s Spacewalk is set to compete in the inaugural $1 million Meteorite (1200m) on Cranbourne Cup day next Saturday. The five-year-old will represent Busuttin Racing in the 1200-metre race, facing contenders such as Baraqiel and Rey Magnerio. Although Spacewalk hasn’t secured a victory since the Group 3 Rising Fast Stakes (1200m) at Flemington last year, he has shown consistent form this spring, recently finishing a close second to Way To The Stars in the Listed Century Stakes (1000m) on Oaks Day. “Godolphin is excited…
Veight set for ultimate gear change after below-par spring
Damian Lane returns to the mounting yard on Veight after winning the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 27, 2024. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) winner Veight is set to be gelded following an underwhelming spring campaign. Trainer Tony McEvoy, who works alongside his son Calvin, discussed the decision with Racing.com: “Wayne Mitchell controls most of the horse and he never wanted to sell the horse, but the phone didn’t ring either.” Veight, a four-year-old, concluded his three-year-old season on a high…
Geegees Mistruth set for Thousand Guineas tilt
Group 1 Thousand Guineas contender, Geegees Mistruth. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Racing Photos) Tasmanian trainer Stuart Gandy has shared his reasoning for bringing Geegees Mistruth to Victoria for her upcoming run in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield this Saturday. The daughter of Wordsmith has proven her consistency, with runner-up finishes in both the Group 3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) and the Group 3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m), along with a third-place result in the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m). “You always aim to get over here and compete on…
Canterbury Friday races betting preview & quaddie tips | 15/11/24
What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, November 15, 2024 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to the bright lights of Canterbury Park Racecourse on Friday evening, with a competitive eight-part program set for decision. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with only light rainfall predicted on Thursday, punters can expect the surface to be rated a Good 4 prior to the opening event at 6pm local time. Best Bet at Canterbury: Kerguelen The…
Sires’ Stakes Group 1s key part of Show Day at Addington Raceway
By Mike Love Leading northern trainers Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan head to Addington Raceway with a formidable presence in both the Show Day Sires’ Stakes Group 1s. Meant To Be is a $2.25 favourite in the $120,000 IRT Sires’ Stakes Series 2YO Championship (Mobile Trot) at 2.47pm and stablemate Youretheonethatiwant is the top pick ($3.30FF) in the $200,000 Dunstan Sires’ Stakes Series 2YO Pacing Fillies Championship. Meant To Be warmed up with a trial winning effort at Addington last week, beating race rival, the unbeaten Habibti Pat. Trained by…