Antrim Coast to chase Moonee Valley success

Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) runner-up Antrim Coast will contest the Group 2 Alister Clark (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) He beat all but glamour filly Orchestral in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie earlier this month and now Antrim Coast will be given his chance to test his talent across the Tasman. Bred by The Oaks Stud, the son of Roc De Cambes races in the blue and white silks of farm principal Dick Karreman, for whom he has…

Trust In You on Sydney Cup path

A trip to Sydney could be on the cards for promising stayer Trust In You. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A likely trip across the Tasman is looming for promising stayer Trust In You. The five-year-old son of Sweynesse put himself on the map over the Christmas Carnival when winning the Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Pukekohe on Boxing Day before returning to the South Auckland track on New Year’s Day where he was victorious in the Group 3 Queen Elzabeth II Cup (2400m). He was then sixth when fresh-up…

Aquacade retired

Group One performer Aquacade has been retired. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Multiple Group-winning mare Aquacade will begin the next phase of her career later this year. Time has been called on the racing days of Dundeel’s daughter with the five-year-old to become a valuable addition to Cambridge Stud’s broodmare band. Trained at Karaka by Lance Noble for breeder-owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay, Aquacade performed up to the highest level with seven victories and six placings and only twice missed a top five finish from 19 appearances. “She has been…

The Follow Files: Undefeated 3YO ready for black type next start

Last Saturday, Rosehill Gardens featured Group 1 racing, with multiple Group races littered throughout the program, while the $3.75 million All Star Mile headlined the meeting at Caulfield. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we have found three runners that are worth following and throwing into your blackbook with your chosen bookmaker. Eagle Farm Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: +0.5m entire circuit Race 8: Three-Year-Old Handicap (1200m) | Time: 1:11.11 Horse to follow: Press Link (1st) Press Link took his career record to three wins from as…

Albury races preview, top odds & quaddie | March 21, 2024

What Albury Races Where Albury Racing Club – 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 When Thursday, March 21, 2024 First Race 1:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble Albury Race Club is set to host back-to-back meetings this week, starting with a competitive seven-race program for Albury Mile (1600m) Day. The rail has been placed in the true position throughout the entire circuit, and with some minor showers expected in the lead-up, a Soft 5 surface should be the expectation for participants. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 1:35pm AEDT.…

Golden Slipper field headlined by Storm Boy & Switzerland

Storm Boy will go into the Group 1 Golden Slipper as the favourite at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Racing NSW One of the most anticipated editions of the Group 1 Golden Slipper will headline the 10-race meeting at Rosehill this Saturday afternoon, with a full field of 16 expected to take their place in the 1200m contest. The near $5 million two-year-old feature is headlined by the Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner and undefeated colt from the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable, Storm Boy, who has opened as the…

Golden Slipper Stakes 2024: Undefeated Storm Boy Leads Strong Field

The world’s richest two-year-old race, the Golden Slipper Stakes (A$4.92 million, 1200m), is set for a thrilling showdown at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday. Unbeaten colt Storm Boy is top elect in 2024 Golden Slipper Stakes betting this weekend. Photo: Steve Hart. A capacity field of promising juveniles has been accepted, with all eyes on the undefeated colt Storm Boy. Undefeated in all four starts, Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott‘s Storm Boy sits atop the Golden Slipper field and betting markets ($2.20 at Ladbrokes). He aims to become the first horse…

Imperatriz headlines the William Reid Stakes field

Imperatriz headlines the Group 1 William Reid Stakes field at Moonee Valley this Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The Group 1 William Reid Stakes will headline proceedings at Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon, with 11 runners accepting for the time-honoured weight-for-age feature. After finishing in first and second in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington last start, Imperatriz (-133.33) and Cylinder (+320) dominate the market as two of the three runners under double figures. Although the Mark Walker-trained mare was beaten by Cylinder in the Newmarket down…

Moonee Valley unveil Spring Racing Carnival changes

Imperatriz ridden by Opie Bosson wins the 2023 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The Moonee Valley Racing Club is set to ignite the 2024 Spring Racing Carnival with an electrifying revamp, featuring a Group 1 extravaganza on the first Saturday in September and a thrilling Friday Night Lights Season Launch on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. Kicking off the Friday Night Lights series on September 27, racing enthusiasts can anticipate the adrenaline-pumping action of the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) and the…

Sandown free racing tips & best odds | Wednesday, March 20

What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, March 20, 2024 First Race 2:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Sandown’s Hillside track is gearing up to host metropolitan racing this Wednesday afternoon. Weather predictions suggest a possibility of rain overnight on Tuesday, with scattered showers expected to persist throughout Wednesday. The rail will be positioned 9m out across the entire circuit, with the action slated to commence at 2:30pm AEDT. Best Bet at Sandown: The Shaper It took the judge several minutes to split…