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Directions hearing date set in Melham case

May 1, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP A directions hearing in regards to betting charges against high profile jockey Ben Melham and his partner Karlie Dales has been scheduled for later this month. On Monday, Racing Victoria stewards issued Melham with seven charges, six in ... Read More »

House Of Cartier takes out the Wagga Cup

May 1, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Sydney trainer John Sargent has prepared the winners of the two feature races on the second day of the annual Wagga Wagga Gold Cup carnival. Sargent sent two runners to Friday’s meeting with Foxborough a dominant winner of ... Read More »

Jack Duncan resurrects plans for Magnufighter

May 1, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP The decision to extend nominations for the Open Handicap at Doomben has resurrected trainer Jack Duncan’s plans for the consistent Magnufighter. Duncan wanted to step Magnufighter to 2000m in Saturday’s Open Handicap but the race originally attracted only ... Read More »

Canasta could be the ace in Bjorn Baker’s pack

May 1, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Bjorn Baker has adopted the motto ‘you’ve got to be in it to win it’ as he prepares a young team of largely untapped horses to face class tests at Randwick. Sydney race fields traditionally soften at this ... Read More »

Tighe to continue winning ways in style

May 1, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Leading Queensland owner Peter Tighe has raced horses valued in the millions of dollars but one of his cheaper investments could steal the limelight at Doomben. Tighe is best known as a part-owner of superstar Winx but over ... Read More »

Free Betting Strategy – Friday 1/5/2020

April 30, 2020 Comments Off

By Adam Page Resident tipster Adam gives his betting strategy for Friday’s (1/5/2020) racing. Note that some prices quoted were available at the time of writing, which was 8.15am Friday. Betting Strategy Outlay (Since August 1): $50766 Betting Strategy Return ... Read More »

Brierly Steeplechase nominations – 2020

April 30, 2020 Comments Off

By Joseph View the nominations for the 2020 Brierly Steeplechase. The Brierly Steeplechase be run on Tuesday 5th May at Warrnambool racecourse. Nominations: Horse Trainer 1 ABLAZE (NZ) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2 BIT OF A LAD Ciaron Maher ... Read More »

Nature Strip confirmed for The Everest

April 30, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP Australia’s top sprinter Nature Strip has secured his spot in The Everest and will run for the TAB which has posted him $4 favourite. The four-time Group One winner is trained by Chris Waller and won the TJ ... Read More »

Street Icon chases G1 success in Robert Sangster Stakes

April 30, 2020 Comments Off

By AAP A change of tactics brought about by the disappointment of defeat has led to Street Icon lining up for a Group One assignment in Adelaide. Trainer Kevin Corstens was left scratching his head after the mare finished a ... Read More »

TAB opens markets for Stradbroke Handicap, JJ Atkins Stakes

April 29, 2020 Comments Off

By Morgan Payne TAB Fixed Odds ‘Pre Nominations’ markets have just opened on the two Queensland feature races to be run at Eagle Farm on June 6 as part of a revamped winter carnival due to COVID-19. In the $350,000 ... Read More »