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What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, January 18, 2025 First Race 1:04pm AWST Visit Dabble Ascot will host a very competitive nine-race meeting this Saturday afternoon. With perfect summer weather forecast in the lead-up, the track is expected to remain in the Good range after being rated as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with the first race scheduled to jump at 1:04pm AWST. Best Bet at…

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, January 18, 2025 First Race 12:13pm AEST Visit Dabble Brisbane Racing Club will host a 10-race card at Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, and with some rain forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, expect a genuine Soft surface throughout the day. The rail will be in the +1m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to…

What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria When Saturday, January 18, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble For a second straight Saturday, metropolitan racing in Melbourne heads to Flemington, where a 10-race meeting is set down for decision. Despite their being no black-type races on the program, plenty of key runners are set to grace the track with autumn Group races on the horizon. The rail comes out 9m the entire circuit on a track rated a Good 4, with the first race set to jump at…

What Rosehill Races Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, January 18, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the Listed January Cup (2000m) headlining a bumper 10-race program. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with significant rainfall forecast leading into the weekend, punters can expect a worsening Soft 7 circuit for race-day. All the action is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time. January Cup Tip: Osipenko…

Mr Brightside and Craig Williams return to scale after winning the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga has announced plans to have Caulfield ready for CF Orr Stakes Day on February 8, following last Tuesday’s fire in the Norman Robinson Stand. “At the moment, we are still under emergency orders from the local council, so we haven’t been able to get access to the building other than for restoration works,” Kanga told Racing.com. “As soon as that is handed over—and we anticipate…

Isthmus. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Isthmus, the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained mare, is being prepared for a potential trip to the UK for the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting. The four-year-old I Am Invincible mare last raced on November 2, claiming victory in the Group 3 Furphy Sprint (1100m). Before heading overseas, she is set to contest the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) and the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) this autumn to secure her spot. “She did really well in her break and she strengthened right up…

What Pakenham Races Where Southside Racing Pakenham – 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3810 When Friday, January 17, 2025 First Race 5:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble Pakenham Racecourse is the destination for Friday night racing in Victoria for another week, with an eight-race meeting set down for decision once again. The track has come up a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, while the rail will be out 9m the entire circuit like it was last Friday night. The first event is set to jump at…

Jordan Childs returns to the mounting yard aboard Samangu after winning at Pakenham. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Samangu, a four-year-old mare trained by Grahame Begg, will aim for her fourth consecutive win this campaign when she lines up in an 1100-metre race at Flemington on Saturday. The Written By mare’s latest success came at Pakenham in December, following a maiden victory at Ballarat and a front-running triumph at Caulfield Heath. Begg is confident in her chances, particularly with her draw in barrier five. “It’s the perfect draw,” the trainer…

Vlad Duric. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Vlad Duric is set to have his first ride in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) on Friday, partnering with the Donna Stanbridge-trained Secret Sort in the prestigious $3 million event. The Victorian-born jockey, who spent nearly 15 years in Singapore, returned to Brisbane last year. After dealing with a persistent knee injury, he has recently resumed riding. “I took three months off with my knee problems,” Duric explained. “It took a little while to get up to fitness again, to be honest,…

Zac Purton celebrates victory after Class 2 victory on Bottomuptogether. Zac Purton has edged closer to the precipice of Hong Kong racing history after drawing to within three wins of matching Douglas Whyte’s record of 1,813 victories with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The seven-time Hong Kong champion jockey slotted a double on Bottomuptogether and Kasa Papa to take his career haul in Hong Kong to 1,810, leaving Purton poised to overtake 13-time Hong Kong champion Whyte’s tally on Sunday at Sha Tin when the Australian partners…