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Ciaron Maher is backing in the class of Group 1 Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) ahead of his Valley debut in Saturday’s $1 million William Reid Stakes. A new fresh-is-best approach has seen Maher stick to a sprinting path with the son of Per Incanto, having only started below 1200 metres once before his last-start Oakleigh Plate win – when he also won fresh first-up in the spring. Maher said he has no concerns about the powerful finisher navigating the tight circumference at The Valley. “I think he’ll be second half of the field and making his run through them, so you always need a bit of luck,” Maher admitted. “Last start when you see them run the last furlong the quickest of all their sectionals in the race, it’s pretty exciting. “When you see them do what he did – he ended up winning easy in the Oakleigh Plate – he was very strong through the line and gets an extra 100 metres. “The Valley is obviously tighter and a different set-up, but he certainly is still on the up.” Jimmysstar has not only won both 1100-metre races he has contested but also his only 1200-metre event – his maiden win at Wanganui in April 2023. Jimmysstar won’t be on his own at his first start around The Valley as Rey Magnerio, Benedetta, Stretan Angel, Reserve Bank and Arabian Summer will also get their first looks in a field of nine. Maher said the five-year-old who drew barrier 2 could in fact be handier to the speed given the small field. “That certainly works for him,” Maher said of sprinting off a hot speed. “But I’m sure he is not one-dimensional either – he has led a race at Flemington and just got pipped on the line. “So we tell ourselves that, but I am sure a little bit further will suit him and if they do only go slow he will just be a bit closer.” As for what could be next on his radar? “The Quokka was thrown around, there’s the T.J. Smith, I thought the Queensland program would really suit him, but it depends what he does on Saturday,” he said. Maher will also saddle up Thousand Guineas winner Another Prophet in the Sunline Stakes, the progressive Shanwah tackles the Alister Clark Stakes and Just Like Gaby will look for valuable black type in the Don Casboult Classic. View the full article

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Smart four-year-old has connections quietly confident ahead of the city’s most prestigious race at Sha Tin on Sunday.View the full article

What William Reid Stakes Day 2025 Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 12:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Group 1 racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon, with the William Reid Stakes (1200m) headlining a stacked 11-race meeting that also includes the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) and Group 2 Sunline Stakes (1600m). With rain forecast on Thursday and conditions unlikely to improve much before race day, the Soft 5 rating will likely hold. The rail will be in its true position, with the action set to get underway at 12:15pm AEDT. Race 1: BM78 Handicap (2500m) Dschingis Prestige caught the eye when finishing second, beaten by 1.3 lengths, behind Inevitable Award over 2040m on February 21. The son of Dschingis Secret was only grabbed late on that night, but with the step up to 2500m set to benefit this bloke, he looks hard to go past in the opener. Daniel Stackhouse will stalk the speed from barrier two, and barring any bad luck, Dschingis Prestige should prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 10 DSCHINGIS PRESTIGE 7 BUR DUBAI 6 STEEL RUN 9 MI ROCK ALY Race 2: Valley Pearl (1200m) Pure Passion produced some of the best closing sectionals of the day when finishing third behind Military Tycoon in the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes (1000m) at Flemington. The Snitzel filly was seemingly run off her feet early but flew home down the outside rail. The step up to 1200m suits, and with a fair bit of speed engaged, the race sets up perfectly for Linda Meech to have Pure Passion in clear air and flying home down the heart of the track. Selections: 6 PURE PASSION 2 PRESTIGE FOREVER 1 CHERGUI 7 JENNI MOO MOO Race 3: BM84 Handicap (1200m) Top Calibre tasted defeat for the first time in his career when resuming from a spell over 1200m at Flemington on March 1. The four-year-old gelding did not receive much luck throughout the run, and when building through his gears, he was crucially held up for a run. Once clear, he exploded late to be beaten less than a length, which suggested he should have finished closer than he did. Craig Williams will look to land in a forward position from barrier 12, and with even luck, Top Calibre looks hard to beat. Selections: 13 TOP CALIBRE 6 ELOUYOU 5 PIVOT CITY 8 PRANCING SPIRIT Best Bet Race 3 – #13 Top Calibre (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Alex Rae | J: Craig Williams (57.5kg) Race 4: BM84 Handicap (1500m) Verdad brought up a long-overdue second career victory when saluting at Flemington last time out at start 16. Having placed on nine prior outings, the son of Justify was a frustrating commodity for punters, but hopefully the penny has dropped and he can start stringing wins together. He needs to carry 61kg, but the four-year-old gelding is arguably the best horse in the field and should prove hard to run down from an on-pace role. Selections: 1 VERDAD 9 PORTER 7 CAPPER THIRTYNINE 14 STAY FOCUSED Next Best Race 4 – #1 Verdad (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Robbie Griffiths | J: Billy Egan (61kg) Race 5: Yarra Valley Cup (2040m) Dashing Duchess was far from disgraced in the Australian Cup Prelude (2000m) at Flemington on March 8, and form suggests she should be more than good enough to account for this Yarra Valley Cup field. She was beaten 3.7 lengths first-up behind Duke De Sessa when hitting the line strongly over 1600m, before going down to some top-tier weight-for-age horses last time out. This is a significant drop in class, and with a strong affiliation for soft tracks, the race sets up perfectly for Dashing Duchess to find her way back into the winner’s stall. Selections: 2 DASHING DUCHESS 9 FORTUNE 7 ZIRYAB 6 BASILINNA Race 6: Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) The Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes seems to be a race in two, with Emphasize getting the verdict as he looks to turn the tables on Shanwah from when they last met. The son of Embellish went forward in a race that lacked much speed, and it seemingly brought him undone as he faded out to finish fourth, beaten three lengths. With more speed engaged in this, Craig Williams will likely have Emphasize towards the rear of the field, and if he produces anything like he did two runs back when defeating the older horses over 2000m, he will take a power of beating. Selections: 8 EMPHASIZE 2 SHANWAH 3 OPENING ADDRESS 6 STATUARIO Alister Clark Stakes Race 6 – #8 Emphasize (6) 3yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Craig Williams (57kg) Race 7: Group 3 Alexandra Stakes (1600m) Sneaky Sunrise has not done much wrong in two runs this campaign, and with just 56kg on her back in the Group 3 Alexandra Stakes, she is going to take some beating. She ran into the classy Treasurethe Moment last time out and finished 1.8 lengths off Too Darn Lizzie in second, but now this girl has a weight advantage on that runner and comes into this ready to peak third-up. She will need a touch of luck from barrier seven to not get caught wide, but if Luke Currie can find a bum to follow, Sneaky Sunrise will prove hard to hold out. Selections: 4 SNEAKY SUNRISE 3 GALA QUEEN 1 TOO DARN LIZZIE 2 CILACAP Sunline Stakes Race 7 – #4 Sneaky Sunrise (7) 3yo Filly | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Luke Currie (56kg) Race 8: Group 2 Sunline Stakes (1600m) So Glamorous has been massive in defeat through three starts this campaign, but she gets her chance in the Group 2 Sunline Stakes. She was the best of the beaten brigade behind the smart Coeur Volante two back and then was only beaten 1.5 lengths in similar company to this in the Matron Stakes on March 8. With Grinzinger Belle set to make this a genuinely run affair, So Glamorous will be hitting the line powerfully from the rear of the field. Selections: 9 SO GLAMOROUS 2 WROTE TO ARATAKI 5 GRINZINGER BELLE 1 QUINTESSA Sunline Stakes Race 8 – #9 So Glamorous (9) 4yo Mare | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (57kg) Race 9: Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) She’s Bulletproof looked to have had the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) sewn up with 100m to go before Jimmysstar came from nowhere in breathtaking fashion. However, when the pair clash on Saturday, the Charlotte Littlefield-trained mare has the form on the board to turn the tables on her key rival. She was an emphatic winner two runs back over 1200m, and with a strong record at the trip (9: 4-4-0), she clearly will appreciate the step back up to the 1200m. Drawn out in barrier eight, if Craig Williams can land in the one-one upon settling, She’s Bulletproof could have too much momentum on her side late in the 2025 William Reid Stakes. Selections: 7 SHE’S BULLETPROOF 4 SCHWARZ 1 JIMMYSSTAR 5 BENEDETTA William Reid Stakes Race 9 – #7 She’s Bulletproof (8) 4yo Mare | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Craig Williams (56.5kg) Race 10: Group 3 Don Casboult Stakes (1200m) Scillato will put her undefeated start to her career on the line in the 2025 Don Casboult Stakes, but she has every right to push that winning streak to four. The three-year-old filly held off Rich Dottie and Clean Energy down the Flemington straight over 1100m when doing plenty wrong, and it looks like she will appreciate getting back around a bend and up to 1200m. Drawn in barrier six, Cory Parish will likely have her settled midfield with cover, and as long as she doesn’t encounter traffic issues in running, Scillato has the finish under the hood to be winning. Selections: 8 SCILLATO 7 CLEAN ENERGY 6 CERTAIN RISE 10 JUST LIKE GABY Don Casboult Stakes Race 10 – #8 Scillato (6) 3yo Filly | T: Lee & Shannon Hope | J: Cory Parish (57kg) Race 11: BM96 Handicap (1200m) If Moby Dick brings his best form to The Valley fresh from a spell, he simply blows his rivals away in the finale — and at a nice price with horse betting sites. The son of Toronado resumes from a 17-week layoff, and with two wins from as many starts when first-up, he clearly benefits from having freshness in his legs. Armed with a blistering turn of foot, Jye McNeil only needs to have the son of Toronado within a few lengths of the leaders on the home turn, with Moby Dick likely to be charging home down the heart of the track. Selections: 12 MOBY DICK 8 MAJOR SHARE 3 HEDGED 6 EXTRATWO Saturday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley Moonee Valley quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-2-3-4-5-9-13 1-4-5-7 6-7-8 3-6-8-10-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 1:24pm ACST Visit Dabble The three-year-olds take centre stage on Day 2 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival with the $50,000 NT Guineas (1600m) on Saturday afternoon. In one of the best ever meetings in years outside Pioneer Sprint Day and Alice Springs Cup Day, a total of 76 horses have accepted for the eight-event program. After relentless 40C heat throughout summer, light rain fell in the Red Centre on Thursday, and further showers are tipped on Saturday with a top temperature of 35C. It will be a good dirt surface and the rail will once again be in the true position. NT Guineas tip: Grinzinger Lass Grinzinger Lass, who has a 2kg advantage on Saturday, has impressed in the Red Centre. Sharing the lead on debut against fellow three-year-olds over 1200m on February 25, the filly looked home before being pipped on the line. Settling fourth over 1400m on March 8, the daughter of Shalaa made ground on the leaders along the fence at the 500m before bursting clear at the 100m to win by 2.5 lengths. Grinzinger Lass finished strongly to suggest that stepping up to 1600m may not be an issue. NT Guineas Race 8 – #9 Grinzinger Lass (1) 3yo Filly | T: Ray Viney | J: Brendon Newport (55.5kg) Best Bet at Alice Springs: Dakota Lee Eyeing the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on April 5, Dakota Lee makes her long-awaited return after a comfortable last start win over 1100m at BM76 level on June 30. That followed victory over 1000m in open company on Alice Springs Cup Day on April 7 before breaking the track record (1.07.85) after saluting by 3.5 lengths in an open 1200m handicap on June 16. The six-year-old mare by Kuroshio is unbeaten in 10 Pioneer Park starts and certainly has the speed to nullify a wide gate. Best Bet Race 4 – #2 Dakota Lee (10) 6yo Mare | T: Terry Gillett | J: Stan Tsaikos (59kg) Best Value at Alice Springs: Iknowhatyouredoing Iknowhatyouredoing was fifth in a BM76 over 1400m on March 1 after blowing the start and is worthy of another chance after winning two of his previous three starts in Darwin. That was during the Darwin Cup Carnival last July-August; however, the five-year-old gelding thumped his rivals over 1600m and 2050m. The son of Husson, third in the 2023 Darwin Guineas (1600m), boasts a win and a second over 1600m at Morphettville as a three-year-old. A 2kg claim also enhances his hopes on Saturday. Best Value Race 7 – #4 Iknowhatyouredoing (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Kevin Lamprecht | J: Hannah Le Blanc (a2) (57.5kg) Saturday Alice Springs quaddie tips – 22/3/2025 Alice Springs quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-2-3-4 1-2-5-7-13 4-5-6 3-4-5-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Two leading contenders experience contrasting fortunes ahead of Sunday’s HK$26 million feature at Sha Tin.View the full article

What Albury Cup Day Where Albury Racing Club – 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 When Friday, March 21, 2025 First Race 12:50pm AEDT Visit Dabble Albury Racing Club is the destination for country racing on Friday afternoon, with a stacked eight-part program lined up for Albury Gold Cup (2000m) Day. The $200,000 feature has attracted a quality field of 14, with the winner guaranteed a spot in the Big Dance (1600m) later in the year. The rail remains in the true position after racing in the same spot on Thursday, and with more rainfall forecast to hit the course proper, punters can expect a Soft track for race day. Albury Gold Cup Day 2025 is scheduled to get underway at 12:50pm local time. Albury Cup Tip: Medatsu Medatsu was well held in a highly competitive BM88 contest behind Kings Valley at Randwick on March 1 but looks primed to strike third-up into the campaign. The son of Stephanos got within 2.2 lengths of his key rival and gets a 4kg swing in the weights heading into the 2025 Albury Gold Cup. Alysha Collett will be dragging back towards the back-half of the field from stall 11, however, with a genuine tempo engaged in this event, it should allow Medatsu to be surging down the centre of the course at a good price with horse racing bookmakers. Albury Cup Race 7 – #9 Medatsu (11) 4yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Alysha Collett (56.5kg) Best Bet at Albury: Conchiero Conchiero claimed a dominant 1.4-legnth victory at Warwick Farm on February 19 and appears poised to go on with the job third-up in the campaign. The Pierata gelding beat home four subsequent winners on that occasion, suggesting the from has held up significantly well as the untapped three-year-old tackles the BM74 Albury Guineas. The 61kg on his back should be offset by a positive ride by Rachel King from stall two, and provided he can boot clear similarly to his latest outing, Conchiero must be considered the one to beat. Best Bet Race 8 – #1 Conchiero (2) 3yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Rachel King (61kg) Next Best at Albury: Monte Veebee It’s hard to believe Monte Veebee is still a maiden heading into this preparation after being competitive against three-time Group 1 winning filly Lady Shenandoah in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty (1400m). The newly gelded son of Snitzel should get every chance to make a statement first-up from a 24-week spell, with the three-year-old supreme placed in this maiden contest. He draws gate two to gain the gun run in transit, and although the 1175m may be short of his best trip, Monte Veebee should simply prove too classy for this lot. Next Best Race 2 – #6 Monte Veebee (2) 3yo Gelding | T: Robert & Luke Price | J: Blaike McDougall (58.5kg) Friday quaddie tips for Albury Albury quadrella selections March 21, 2025 2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-6-7 1-2-5-9-10 1-2-5 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

While distance may be a query for Island Life (NZ) (Vadamos) in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m), the talented filly has given Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie every reason to attempt the million-dollar Classic. Racing in the colours of Sir Peter Vela’s Pencarrow Stud, Island Life has done little wrong in her three-year-old season, placing behind Tuxedo in the Gr.3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) and Real Class in the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m). The Oaks was always the long-term goal for Island Life, and a professional display on Champions Day to take out the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) sealed the deal. “It was very exciting and after watching the race quite a few times, she actually did it quite easily,” Ritchie said. “Mick Dee (jockey) was pretty soft on her in the finish to be fair. “She can be quite awkward and can get on the bit in her races, so it’s always been a race-by-race process with her. We entered her earlier on hoping that she would learn to settle, and she settled beautifully in the Sunline. They didn’t go that hard early, so it was really pleasing to see her do that without cover and finish off really well. “Her recovery that day after the race was really quick and she pulled up very well. We’ve been very happy with her since, she’s eating well and is very, very bright, particularly this morning (Thursday) at the track. “It’s just a matter of now getting her down there safely and at 100 percent.” A stakes victory over 2100m bodes well for Saturday’s staying test, which will determine whether the daughter of Vadamos heads to the paddock or considers other options this campaign. “It is a huge question mark over 2400m, she’s going to have to settle and relax well, but you’re only three once and she tries her heart out,” Ritchie said. “We don’t have any plans after this and at this stage it’s the end of her prep, but she has come through the Sunline Vase very well and it would depend what she did on Saturday whether we go on to something else.” The Matamata trainers are no strangers to success on the champagne turf and can’t wait to have a shot at the seven-figure stake, albeit while being wary of the hot-favourite Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn). “It’s the biggest prize-money we’ve ever run for and it’s exciting to be racing for a million dollars, that’s for sure,” Ritchie said. “We love going to Wellington, it’s been a very good track to us and we’ve had a lot of success down there so it’s great to be involved. “Leica Lucy has been absolutely phenomenal in all of her starts so far and something would have to go pretty wrong for us to be able to beat her, but it’s a horse race and anything can happen. There are other promising fillies in there as well and they’ve all got to stay.” Leica Lucy currently dominates the Oaks market at $1.50, with Myakkabelle (NZ) (War Decree) ($10) and Island Life ($14) her closest rivals. Following Saturday’s showpiece, the stable will travel up the road to Tauherenikau where they will have three representatives at the Sunday meeting. Three-year-old filly Sonata (NZ) (Charm Spirit) got on the board at Taupo last-start and will look for a repeat performance as a key hope in the Kuripuni Sports Bar and TAB (1400m). “She bounced through that race, she could’ve lined up the following week,” Ritchie said. “She’s a hard case little horse, she just needs to be left alone to find her rhythm, but we’ve been really happy with her so she should hopefully go close again.” Shavasana (NZ) (Super Seth) narrowly missed claiming her maiden at the course in early February, and off a brief freshen-up, will take her place in the Liquorland Masterton/Matahiwi Estate (1000m). “She’s gone really well, we gave her a little break after that with a week in the paddock and she’s come back extremely bright,” Ritchie said. “Hopefully she can get away from the barriers a little bit better, it was her first time in blinkers last time. She’s definitely heading in the right direction so hopefully a win is close.” Completing their trio is first-starter Powerofpersuasion (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns), a filly by Ten Sovereigns with plenty of trials experience under her belt heading into the Dinger Natural Stone (1400m). “She’s going to be a nice staying filly, she’s got a lot to learn and we thought this was a nice soft option for her,” Ritchie said. “She’ll grow up a lot too with the trip away. “It is a watch and see with her, but she is a beautiful type and hopefully she’ll be a nice filly in time.” View the full article

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Fancy Like Lass (NZ) (Hellbent) has been no stranger to adversity and a black-type credit would be just reward for the gallant mare. Several setbacks have been overcome by the lightly raced daughter of Hellbent who on Saturday will bid to make the most of her first crack at stakes company. The Sue Thompson-Brown and Mick Brown-trained sprinter returns to Trentham, where she is a two-time winner, to contest the Listed Bill Tito Book Repair Specialist Lightning Handicap (1200m). Fancy Like Lass will be partnered by Kate Hercock, who has forged a formidable partnership with the five-year-old having guided her to all four of her victories from just 11 appearances with a further quartet of runner-up finishes on her CV. “I was surprised it is such a big field, but we’re happy to have drawn seven and that gives us a few options,” Mick Brown said. “We’re happy with her and the ground will be all right as well and that last race has brought her on. With a bit of an easing in the track, she should let down a lot better.” Fancy Like Lass was unplaced last time out on a Good3 surface and had previously finished second in a career that has been punctuated by lengthy injury breaks. “Everyone knows she had a leg problem, she did a tendon and we scanned it and there was a bit of a tear so we did all the rehab,” Brown said. “We got her rescanned and she came back into work, so it was a slow, slow build-up. “Our farrier Johnny Hughes has also kept her sound, he does a brilliant job with her.” Fancy Like Lass is raced by Margaret Harkema and was a $2100 purchase via Gavelhouse. “She’s also had a tie forward operation, she’s a Grade Four in her breathing so she’s got a wind problem as well, but she’s pretty tough and genuine,” Brown said. “She’s a lovely mare and Margaret has been brilliant so it would be so nice to get a bit of black type.” Safely through this weekend, she may go to the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m) at Otaki before a break. Bred by Nearco Stud, Fancy Like Lass is the first foal of the Choisir mare Mandalong Belle who is a half-sister to the multiple Singapore stakes winner Spanish Bay. It is a speedy family with Mandalong Belle’s dam a half-sister to the Gr.1 Surround Stakes (1400m) winner Khaptivaan who produced the Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) winner Khaptingly. View the full article

Ben and Ryan Foote have taken a single-minded approach to Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) with their genuine filly Myakkabelle (NZ) (War Decree). The father and son team have been solely focussed on their daughter of War Decree ahead of a return trip to Trentham to again do battle with dominant market leader Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai-sponsored Classic at Trentham. “One thing that Ben has taught me is that you can only worry about your own job,” Ryan Foote said. “I don’t know how many $1.50 favourites have won an Oaks, but we are only concerned about our filly and it’s a horse race and anything can happen.” Myakkabelle has progressed well through to age group black type racing this season and stepped up over ground for the first time when fourth on New Year’s Day in the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m). She then finished third in the Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) and runner-up at Trentham last time out in the Gr.2 Lowland Stakes (2100m), both times behind Robbie Patterson’s Leica Lucy. The stable is also confident the step up in trip will pose no problems for Myakkabelle, who will again be ridden by Vinnie Colgan. “It’s only an extra 300m and we don’t have any worries whatsoever about her running it out,” Foote said. Myakkabelle has also proved her ability to perform on top of the ground and cope with any softening of the going. “She’s all good to go and she’s in good form. She went really well at her last start and any rain around won’t worry her,” Foote said. “In her first start (at Te Rapa) on a Heavy 10 track, she flew home for second so any rain would only help her chances. There are a lot of positives about her, that’s for sure.” While the immediate focus is on Saturday, it may not necessarily be the filly’s grand final. “We will definitely consider other options if she runs up to expectations,” Foote said. “We will see how she comes through the races and how she does in the days after first though.” Myakkabelle was a $55,000 purchase out of breeder Inglewood Stud’s draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. She is a daughter of the unraced Irish-bred Lawman mare Myakka Park and a strong international black type pedigree that also features the Australasian Group Two winers Bella Waters (Tauranga Stakes, 1600m) and Immediacy (Autumn Classic, 2000m). View the full article

Procul Boy (NZ) (Proisir) made up for a late start to his racing career with an eye-catching victory in the Property Brokers – Wanganui (1200m) at Waverley on Wednesday. A five-year-old by Proisir, Procul Boy has been patiently handled by Gail Temperton, who bred and owns the gelding under her Taikorea Thoroughbreds banner. He made his first appearance to the trials back in December of 2023, and over a year later, he returned to Foxton to finish a narrow second over 1000m, showing promising signs ahead of his debut. That came eight days later at the midweek meeting, where a number of scratchings reduced the field to an evenly-matched half-dozen runners. Procul Boy started second-favourite behind Oscar (NZ) (Mulaazem), but his chances looked to be dwindled at the start, missing the kick and settling last. Oscar was a keen pacemaker and lead the field into the straight, but getting to the outside of the heavy track, Procul Boy came powering over the top in the closing stages to win by three-quarters of a length in the hands of Mereana Hudson. Temperton admitted to a few nervous moments early but was delighted with the result. “I thought it was all over and go home now, but you never know with them, do you,” she said. “I was very surprised, I knew he could do it but not with the way he started.” Procul Boy is out of a Castledale mare Cullister, who Temperton also prepared to win two races, including at her first start. He was from an early crop of Rich Hill Stud’s resident stallion Proisir, who has gone on to become one of the country’s leading sires. “His mother is from an old Cambridge Stud family and she was a very slow maturer, but she won her first start just like that,” she said. “Sadly, she took off in the barrier and was injured, so nothing much came of her after that. “I have a lot of hope for this guy, he may make up for it. “We had a share in Proisir, so we bred quite a few Proisir’s. He’s the first boy, because I’ve usually sold the boys and kept the girls. At nearly 77 years old, the fillies drive me crazy, but he’s a darling.” View the full article

Island Life is among the favourites in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) While distance may be a query for Island Life in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m), the talented filly has given Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie every reason to attempt the million-dollar Classic. Racing in the colours of Sir Peter Vela’s Pencarrow Stud, Island Life has done little wrong in her three-year-old season, placing behind Tuxedo in the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) and Real Class in the Group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m). The Oaks was always the long-term goal for Island Life, and a professional display on Champions Day to take out the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) sealed the deal. “It was very exciting and after watching the race quite a few times, she actually did it quite easily,” Ritchie said. “Mick Dee (jockey) was pretty soft on her in the finish to be fair. “She can be quite awkward and can get on the bit in her races, so it’s always been a race-by-race process with her. We entered her earlier on hoping that she would learn to settle, and she settled beautifully in the Sunline. They didn’t go that hard early, so it was really pleasing to see her do that without cover and finish off really well. “Her recovery that day after the race was really quick and she pulled up very well. We’ve been very happy with her since, she’s eating well and is very, very bright, particularly this morning (Thursday) at the track. “It’s just a matter of now getting her down there safely and at 100 percent.” A stakes victory over 2100m bodes well for Saturday’s staying test, which will determine whether the daughter of Vadamos heads to the paddock or considers other options this campaign. “It is a huge question mark over 2400m, she’s going to have to settle and relax well, but you’re only three once and she tries her heart out,” Ritchie said. “We don’t have any plans after this and at this stage it’s the end of her prep, but she has come through the Sunline Vase very well and it would depend what she did on Saturday whether we go on to something else.” The Matamata trainers are no strangers to success on the champagne turf and can’t wait to have a shot at the seven-figure stake, albeit while being wary of the hot-favourite Leica Lucy. “It’s the biggest prize-money we’ve ever run for and it’s exciting to be racing for a million dollars, that’s for sure,” Ritchie said. “We love going to Wellington, it’s been a very good track to us and we’ve had a lot of success down there so it’s great to be involved. “Leica Lucy has been absolutely phenomenal in all of her starts so far and something would have to go pretty wrong for us to be able to beat her, but it’s a horse race and anything can happen. There are other promising fillies in there as well and they’ve all got to stay.” Leica Lucy currently dominates the Oaks market at $1.50 with horse betting sites, with Myakkabelle ($10) and Island Life ($14) her closest rivals. Horse racing news View the full article

Myakkabelle will line up in Saturday’s $1 million Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Ben and Ryan Foote have taken a single-minded approach to Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) with their genuine filly Myakkabelle. The father and son team have been solely focused on their daughter of War Decree ahead of a return trip to Trentham to again do battle with dominant market leader with horse racing bookmakers Leica Lucy at Trentham. “One thing that Ben has taught me is that you can only worry about your own job,” Ryan Foote said. “I don’t know how many $1.50 favourites have won an Oaks, but we are only concerned about our filly and it’s a horse race and anything can happen.” Myakkabelle has progressed well through to age group black type racing this season and stepped up over ground for the first time when fourth on New Year’s Day in the Group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m). She then finished third in the Group 2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) and runner-up at Trentham last time out in the Group 2 Lowland Stakes (2100m), both times behind Robbie Patterson’s Leica Lucy. The stable is also confident the step up in trip will pose no problems for Myakkabelle, who will again be ridden by Vinnie Colgan. “It’s only an extra 300m and we don’t have any worries whatsoever about her running it out,” Foote said. Myakkabelle has also proved her ability to perform on top of the ground and cope with any softening of the going. “She’s all good to go and she’s in good form. She went really well at her last start and any rain around won’t worry her,” Foote said. “In her first start (at Te Rapa) on a Heavy 10 track, she flew home for second so any rain would only help her chances. There are a lot of positives about her, that’s for sure.” While the immediate focus is on Saturday, it may not necessarily be the filly’s grand final. “We will definitely consider other options if she runs up to expectations,” Foote said. “We will see how she comes through the races and how she does in the days after first though.” Horse racing news View the full article

James Cummings‘ three-time Group 1 champion, Broadsiding, is favoured to win the 2025 Rosehill Guineas on Golden Slipper Day, aiming to regain punters’ confidence. The talented Too Darn Hot colt ($2.05) will run third-up in the $750,000 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) after a runner-up finish to Linebacker in the Randwick Guineas (1600m). “Gun colt Broadsiding is […] The post Rosehill Guineas 2025 Field & Betting Update: Broadsiding Top Fancy appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Typhoon Tracy Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Location: Moonee Valley Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1200m The Typhoon Tracy Stakes, being ran as the Don Casboult Classic, is a Group 3 race for three-year-old fillies, run over 1200m at Moonee Valley by the Moonee Valley Racing Club. Named after the champion mare trained by Peter Moody, the race honors Typhoon Tracy, an Australian Horse of the Year who won multiple Group 1 races before tragically passing in 2012. As of 2024, the Typhoon Tracy Stakes is run as the Don Casboult Classic. The 2024 Typhoon Tracy Stakes, worth $200,000, was won by Gumdrops, defeating Moesha and Inhibitions. Notable past winners include Miss Gai Flyer, Glows, Norzita, Jazz Song, Written Dash, Almighty Girl, Brugal Reward, Tulip, Embrace Me, and Parisal. 2025 Typhoon Tracy Stakes betting odds Gumdrops ridden by Thomas Stockdale winning the 2024 Don Casboult Classic at Moonee Valley Racecourse. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Odds for the Typhoon Tracy Stakes as of March 19 – Courtesy of Neds Clean Energy Win $3.90 Place $1.80 Scillato Win $6.00 Place $2.30 Certain Rise Win $8.00 Place $2.80 Amelita Win $11.00 Place $3.50 Just Like Gaby Win $11.00 Place $3.50 London’s Image Win $12.00 Place $3.70 Mckeyla Win $12.00 Place $3.70 Jasmin Rouge Win $14.00 Place $4.20 Erno’s Cube Win $15.00 Place $4.40 On Display Win $15.00 Place $4.20 Chewing Gum Win $19.00 Place $5.00 Double Market Win $23.00 Place $6.00 Madrina Win $23.00 Place $6.00 Khadime Win $23.00 Place $6.00 Icy Pole Win $26.00 Place $6.50 Satin Stiletto Win $46.00 Place $10.00 How to bet on the Typhoon Tracy Stakes All of our top horse betting sites have markets for the Typhoon Tracy Stakes. As always with feature racing during the Melbourne Autumn Carnival, markets are available in a dance for the Typhoon Tracy Stakes, with most bookmakers having free horse racing apps for users to download. 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Typhoon Tracy Stakes News Gumdrops runs away from her rivals in Don Casboult Classic win Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr and Thomas Stockdale have combined with Gumdrops to take out the Group 3 Don … Read More Moonee Valley full racing tips | William Reid Stakes Day 2024 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday for a stacked 10-race meeting headlined by the Group 1 William Reid Stakes … Read More Moonee Valley full racing tips & quaddie | All-Star Mile Day 2023 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago It is All-Star Mile Day on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his race-by-race preview for the 10-race program … Read More Melbourne autumn features receive significant prizemoney boost Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Racing Victoria (RV) announced on Wednesday morning that the Melbourne Autumn Carnival will receive a rich revamp and key date … Read More Hellfast thrilling finish to claim Group 3 Typhoon Tracy Stakes Australia horse racing news 3 years ago It was a thrilling finish to the Group 3 Typhoon Tracy Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night, but it … Read More Moonee Valley racing tips & best odds | Friday, February 25 Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago HorseBetting.com.au’s tipping expert brings you the best bets and top odds for the eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday, … Read More 2025 Typhoon Tracy Stakes Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Erno’s Cube Ciaron Maher John Allen 8 58.5kg 2 Double Market Ben, Will & JD Hayes Daniel Stackhouse 14 58.5kg 3 Amelita Chris Waller Jye McNeil 2 58.5kg 4 Jasmin Rouge Clinton McDonald Jordan Childs 1 58.5kg 5 London’s Image Ryan Hill Luke Currie 4 57.5kg 6 Certain Rise Glen Thompson Declan Bates 5 57.5kg 7 Clean Energy Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Craig Williams 16 57.5kg 8 Scillato Lee & Shannon Hope Cory Parish 6 57kg 9 Madrina Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Beau Mertens 11 57kg 10 Just Like Gaby Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 10 56kg 11 Mckeyla Robbie Griffiths Jamie Mott 9 56kg 12 Satin Stiletto Matthew Dale Unknown 13 56kg 13 Chewing Gum Ben, Will & JD Hayes Celine Gaudray 15 56kg 14 Icy Pole Matthew Williams Dean Yendall 7 56kg 15e Khadime Dominic Sutton Billy Egan 3 56kg 16e On Display Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Jamie Mott 12 56kg Previous Typhoon Tracy Stakes Fields 2024 Typhoon Tracy Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Platinum Jubilee Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Winona Costin 17 58.5kg 2 Lazzago Chris Waller John Allen 18 58.5kg 3 Brazen Style Shane Nichols Craig Newitt 12 58.5kg 4 Gumdrops Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Thomas Stockdale 8 57.5kg 5 Hip Hip Hurrah Michael Freedman Daniel Moor 13 57.5kg 6 Inhibitions James Cummings Ben Melham 6 57kg 7 Diamond Decorator Pat Carey & Harris Walker Beau Mertens 14 57kg 8 Dubenenko Chris Bieg Harry Coffey 2 57kg 9 Walk Like An Angel Andrew Gluyas Declan Bates 3 57kg 10 Celestial Storm Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Jamie Mott 7 56kg 11 Material Dreams Nick Ryan Blaike McDougall 1 56kg 12 Patchouli Dream Ben Brisbourne Billy Egan 15 56kg 13 Isthmus Anthony & Sam Freedman Michael Dee 11 56kg 14 Moesha Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman Linda Meech 16 56kg 15 Countyourblessings John O’Shea Opie Bosson 9 56kg 16 Lively Ciaron Maher Ben Allen 5 56kg 17 British Angel (e) Tom Dabernig Tom Madden 4 56kg 18 Bay Of Zea (e) Liam Howley Blaike McDougall 10 56kg 2024 Typhoon Tracy Stakes result https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Moonee-Valley-2024-Group-3-Don-Casboult-Classic-23032024-Gumdrops-Mick-Price-Michael-Kent-Jnr-Thomas-Stockdale.mp4 1st – Gumdrops (+650) 2nd – Moesha (+330) 3rd – Inhibitions (-125) Recent runnings of the Typhoon Tracy Stakes: 2024: Gumdrops overhauls rivals Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr combined with Thomas Stockdale aboard Gumdrops ($7.00) to win the 2024 Group 3 Don Casboult Classic. The daughter of Written Tycoon won the Listed Crockett Stakes at the same track and trip in 2023 and she returned to the scene of the crime to record her first win in Group company. The race favourite Isthmus ($3.80) ran along at her own pace at the front of the field, with Brazen Style ($23.00) and Diamond Decorator ($19.00) outside of her, while Gumdrops settled behind the leading trio on the fence. Stockdale chose to follow the leader through along the rail, but as Isthmus started to tire, the eventual winner took over and careered away to claim a 1.25-length victory. 2023: Parisal not for catching Godolphin filly Parisal delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the 2023 Typhoon Tracy Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley. Trained by James Cummings and ridden by Craig Newitt, the three-year-old showcased her natural speed, controlling the race from the front before kicking clear in the straight and holding out the fast-finishing Wee Nessy and Lady Laguna. 2022: Hellfast gets nose down in time It was a thrilling finish to the 2022 Group 3 Typhoon Tracy Stakes at Moonee Valley, but it was James Cummings’ Hellfest who proved too strong late. The daughter of Fastnet Rock was sent out as a $21 chance in the eight-horse field, which featured the likes of Scorched Earth and the unbeaten Snapped, but the two market fancies were no match for Hellfest and South Australian visitor, Champagne Dreams. Hellfest went into the race on the back of back-to-back wins at provincial level in New South Wales, but that proved to be the right form as she swamped her rivals late to get up in the final stride under Jye McNeil. Previous winners of the Typhoon Tracy Stakes Typhoon Tracy Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Gumdrops Thomas Stockdale Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 2023 Parisal Craig Newitt James Cummings 2022 Hellfest Jye McNeil James Cummings 2021 Macroura Jamie Melham Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2020 Ms Catherine Georgina Cartwright Henry Dwyer 2019 Embrace Me Brett Prebble Danny O’Brien 2018 Tulip Kerrin McEvoy David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2017 Brugal Reward Ben Allen Darren Weir 2016 Almighty Girl Glen Boss Mitchell Beer & Max Hinton 2015 Written Dash Dean Yendall Danny Curran 2014 Jazz Song Craig Newitt Mick Price 2013 Norzita Steven Arnold Bart Cummings 2012 Glows Kerrin McEvoy Peter Snowden 2011 Miss Gai Flyer Jason Maskiell Peter Moody Recommended! Take It To The Neds Level Home of the Neds Toolbox Check Out Neds 18+ Gamble Responsibly Full terms Punters Prefer Blondes It’s a fact, Blondes have more fun Join BlondeBet 18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. 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What Ascot races Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 12:29pm AWST Visit Dabble The Listed J.C. Roberts Stakes, Natasha Stakes and Grandstand Cup will headline the massive nine-race card at Ascot on Saturday afternoon. The track is expected to remain in the Good 4 rating that was posted at the time of acceptances, with perfect weather forecast in the lead-up to the meeting. The rail will be in the +3m position for the entire circuit, with racing scheduled to kick off at 12:29pm AWST. J.C. Roberts Stakes tip: Superfluous Simon Miller and William Pike will combine with Superfluous for the second straight start, as they seek to go two better in the J.C. Roberts Stakes. The daughter of Needs Further jumped sharply in grade from her maiden win to Listed company in the Lex Piper Stakes, where she finished third over 1600m. With little to no speed expected in this contest, Pike can push forward and settle behind the leaders on Superfluous, peel off their backs on the home corner, and let him finish off strongly. J.C. Roberts Stakes Race 8 – #9 Superfluous (9) 3yo Gelding | T: Simon Miller | J: William Pike (54kg) Natasha Stakes tip: Machine Gun Gracie Machine Gun Gracie has finished in the top two in each of her three career starts, and she was very good in the Listed Ascot 1000 Guineas. The Justine Erkelens-trained filly looked as though she was beaten at the 300m mark, but she kicked back late to finish half a length behind Glasgow Lass, indicating that a rise in trip will suit her. Shaun O’Donnell will get an uncontested lead on Machine Gun Gracie, and if she gives a strong kick turning for home, she will give her rivals something to chase. Natasha Stakes Race 7 – #6 Machine Gun Gracie (4) 3yo Filly | T: Justine Erkelens | J: Shaun O’Donnell (54kg) Grandstand Cup tip: Fluro Neuro Fluro Neuro brought up a hat-trick of wins with a dominant performance as a heavily-backed favourite with horse racing bookmakers, where he won by a length over 1400m at Bunbury. The Grant & Alana Williams-prepared gelding has been racing on speed of late, which has seen a turn around in his form. Clint Johnston-Porter will retain the ride in the Grandstand Cup, and if he can replicate his steer from last start, Fluro Neuro will win again. Grandstand Cup Race 6 – #4 Fluro Neuro (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: Clint Johnston-Porter (59kg) Best Bet at Ascot: Jaz Session Jaz Session bounced back from a close runner-up finish first-up with a narrow but convincing victory second-up, when the Justine Erkelens-trained mare held off her rivals over 1000m at this track. This daughter of Sessions will be better for her first two runs and should be going into this race at peak fitness. If O’Donnell can settle in the one-one position from barrier six, Jaz Session’s turn of foot will give her every chance to go back-to-back. Best Bet Race 1 – #2 Jaz Session (6) 4yo Mare | T: Justine Erkelens | J: Shaun O’Donnell (56.5kg) Next Best at Ascot: Success Play Neville and Chris Parnham sprung somewhat of a surprise with Success Play by leading all the way over 1690m at Bunbury on March 8. The son of Playing God was never challenged throughout the run, and after Parnham lifted the tempo, his mount responded and kicked away from his rivals in the concluding stages. With no other speed influence engaged in this race, the +500 with PlayUp is a great bet for Success Play to record another frontrunning victory. Next Best Race 3 – #2 Success Play (7) 6yo Gelding | T: Neville Parnham | J: Chris Parnham (58.5kg) Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot races Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 3-4-5 1-4-6-7-9 1-2-9 1-5-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Punters are heavily backing Chris Waller‘s mare, Fangirl, to secure her fourth Group 1 victory in the 2025 George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill this Saturday. Golden Slipper Day will feature five elite-level races, including the $1 million George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Fangirl ($3.30) is the favourite, aiming to improve on her 2023 runner-up finish to […] The post Fangirl Favourite in 2025 George Ryder Stakes Field & Odds appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 12:13pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing returns to Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon, as the Brisbane Racing Club is set to host a competitive nine-race card. Although there is rain forecast in the lead-up to the meeting, the track is expected to remain in the Good 4 rating that was posted at acceptances. The rail will be in the +6.5m position for the entire circuit, with the first race scheduled to jump at 12:13pm AEST. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Diablo Bolt Diablo Bolt has been racing in career-best form this preparation, recording three wins and a placing from his four starts for Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald. The son of Hellbent proved too good for his rivals over 2200m at Doomben, as he settled behind the speed and ran away from the field in the final 200m. With a similar race shape expected against the same level of opposition, Diablo Bolt only has to hold his form to win again. Best Bet Race 2 – #3 Diablo Bolt (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Jag Guthmann-Chester (58.5kg) Next Best at Eagle Farm: Blue Spinel Tony Gollan and Angela Jones will combine with Blue Spinel for the fourth time in five starts, as the mare seeks to record a long-awaited win. In both of her last two starts, the daughter of Hellbent has rattled home from the back of the field to finish in third place. In a smaller field and with a strong speed expected to be set by the leading division, Blue Spinel can settle worse than midfield and storm home down the middle of the track. Next Best Race 5 – #4 Blue Spinel (7) 5yo Mare | T: Tony Gollan | J: Angela Jones (56.5kg) Best Value at Eagle Farm: Majorelle Majorelle returns from a 21-week spell with the benefit of two barrier trials under his belt, with his last hitout over 900m being the better of the two. The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding settled off the tearaway leaders for most of the trial before powering through the line under no riding. The +1200 on offer with horse racing bookmakers is a great price for Majorelle, who does his best work early in his preparation. Best Value Race 8 – #4 Majorelle (7) 5yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Cobi Vitler (a3) (60.5kg) Saturday’s quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-2-3-7 2-5-6-8 2-4-7-8 1-5-6-7-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Nathan Doyle’s undefeated colt, Private Harry, is favoured to win his Group race debut in The Galaxy 2025 at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, facing a field of older sprinters. One of five elite-level Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival features on Golden Slipper Day, The Galaxy (1100m) features a strong lineup of short-distance specialists. Private Harry ($3.30) […] The post Private Harry Leads 2025 The Galaxy Field & Betting at Rosehill appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Chris Waller‘s Ladbrokes Cox Plate champion mare, Via Sistina, is the overwhelming odds-on favourite in the 2025 Ranvet Stakes betting this Golden Slipper Day, aiming for her eighth Group 1 victory. The Fastnet Rock mare is the standout in the $1 million Ranvet Stakes (2000m) field at Rosehill, priced at $1.45 through Ladbrokes to defend […] The post Via Sistina Dominates 2025 Ranvet Stakes Field & Odds appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Ciaron Maher‘s last-start Group 1 Oakleigh Plate champion, Jimmysstar, is favoured for another elite-level victory in Melbourne this Saturday, leading the 2025 William Reid Stakes betting at The Valley. Moonee Valley will host the latest Group 1 race of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival, coinciding with Golden Slipper Day in Sydney. A star-studded field of […] The post William Reid Stakes 2025 Field & Betting Update: Jimmysstar Set to Shine appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

What Golden Slipper Day 2025 Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, March 22, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEDT Visit Dabble A massive day of Group 1 action is lined up at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, with the time-honoured Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) headlining a bumper 10-part program. The $5 million two-year-old feature is surrounded by a stacked card, including four more Group 1 races, with the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) and Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) oozing quality on one of the nation’s greatest days of racing. The rail moves out +3m the entire circuit after racing in the true position for Coolmore Classic Day last weekend, and with no significant rainfall forecast to hamper proceedings, punters can expect the surface to remain in the Good range. 2025 Golden Slipper Day is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm local time. Race 1: BM72 Midway Handicap (1500m) A wide-open BM72 Midway kicks off proceedings, where the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained It’s A Wonder gets the nod. The daughter of Dundeel surged through the line closing on the heels of Rush Attack at this course and distance last time out, narrowly missing as she put in a late dive under Kerrin McEvoy. She should be stalking a hot speed drawn in barrier two, and with It’s A Wonder rock-hard fit heading into her sixth start of the campaign, watch for her to be flashing home in the opener. Selections: 9 IT’S A WONDER 10 LUGARNO 13 HELL’S ITCH 1 PROMITTO Race 2: Group 3 Epona Stakes (1900m) It’s A Knockout appears well placed third-up in the campaign after proving gallant in defeat in the Group 3 Aspiration Quality (1600m) at Randwick on March 8. Little Baia gave all her rivals the slip in that event and was able to boot clear after ticking over some soft sectionals in the middle stages; however, that shouldn’t be the case stepping out to the 1900m. Tim Clark will look to be positive from stall five and could potentially lead this field, and with It’s A Knockout yet to miss the frame in five starts, watch for her to give a bold sight against the girls in the Group 3 Epona Stakes (1900m). Selections: 8 IT’S A KNOCKOUT 14 BRIGIDINE GAL 7 MARE OF MT BULLER 9 BE REAL Epona Stakes Race 2 – #8 It’s A Knockout (5) 4yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Tim Clark (54kg) Race 3: Group 3 N E Manion Cup (2400m) Athabascan appears primed to strike in the Group 3 N E Manion Cup (2400m) after a luckless effort in the Listed Randwick City Stakes (2000m) on March 8 last time out. The son of Almanzor would’ve won the race had he got clear running at the furlong pole, with the six-year-old unable to extend as Tommy Berry was forced to put the whip away. He appears well weighted against his opposition despite needing to carry 59kg to victory, and with Athabascan possessing the best staying credentials stretching out to 2400m, he represents good value at the $5.50 with BlondeBet. Selections: 1 ATHABASCAN 11 BIRDMAN 6 ALALCANCE 9 MANZOICE Next Best Race 3 – #1 Athabascan (6) 6yo Gelding | T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | J: Tommy Berry (59kg) Race 4: Listed Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) The Darby Munro Stakes (1200m) shapes up as one of the more intriguing races on the program as Autumn Glow returns from a 182-day spell. The undefeated filly was poised to be the star of the spring before suffering a setback towards the end of last preparation, allowing Lady Shenandoah to burst onto the scene and take the mantle for the Chris Waller barn. She’s trialled like a bomb heading into this first-up assignment, and provided she returns at her brilliant best, expect Autumn Glow to justify the short price with horse racing bookmakers. Selections: 3 AUTUMN GLOW 2 ENRICHED 4 FEARLESS 10 SERGEANT MAJOR Best Bet Race 4 – #3 Autumn Glow (3) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Race 5: Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) There’s no prize for tipping Via Sistina in the 2025 Ranvet Stakes; however, she does appear relatively bulletproof at the $1.45 with Picklebet. She meets a similar field to what she beat in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) last time out and should only improve stepping out to the 2000m third-up. She won this race on Australian debut last year and a repeat performance should see Via Sistina lap this lot. Selections: 6 VIA SISTINA 7 FULL COUNT FELICIA 2 FAWKNER PARK 3 LINDERMANN Ranvet Stakes Race 5 – #6 Via Sistina (2) 7yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57kg) Race 6: Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) The lone filly Aeliana could be the forgotten runner in this year’s edition of the Rosehill Guineas as she attempts to turn the tables on Broadsiding and Swiftfalcon from the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m). She appeared to hit a flat spot turning for home but balanced up nicely in the final furlong to suggest she’s ready to be tested over the 2000m third-up. The Chris Waller barn has a terrific record in this race winning four of the last seven editions, and with Jason Collett likely to land on the leaders’ back throughout, Aeliana should get every chance to add to that tally. Selections: 11 AELIANA 1 BROADSIDING 2 GOLDRUSH GURU 3 SWIFTFALCON Rosehill Guineas Race 6 – #11 Aeliana (1) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Jason Collett (54.5kg) Race 7: Group 1 Geroge Ryder Stakes (1500m) Ceolwulf was unsuited dropping back in trip second-up in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) on March 8 and should be a big improver heading into the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). The son of Tavistock was a dominant winner at this course and distance last preparation before claiming back-to-back Group 1 successes in the spring. The fact he suffered a minor set back missing the Verry Elleegant Stakes is a minor concern, however, there’s still enough meat on the bone at the $5.50 with Bet365 to have him on top, and with other key chances like Fangirl and Tom Kitten drawn off the track, Ceolwulf should get the drop on them in the 2025 George Ryder. Selections: 1 CEOLWULF 11 STEFI MAGNETICA 10 FANGIRL 5 GRINGOTTS George Ryder Stakes Race 7 – #1 Ceolwulf (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Joseph Pride | J: Chad Schofield (59kg) Race 8: Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) A capacity field of 16 juveniles are set to line up in Australia’s richest two-year-old contest, where the Chris Waller-trained Wodeton holds the call as $4.80 favourite with horse betting sites. Tempted is on the second line of betting at $5, while Marhoona is the big firmer into $10 after opening $13 post-barrier draw. Who will take out the 2025 Golden Slipper? Get our thoughts down below. Click here for our full preview of the 2025 Golden Slipper Race 9: Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) A full field of 14 are set to scorch the turf in the Group 1 Galaxy (1100m) where Private Harry has been all the rage in betting. It’s the other progressive type that gets the verdict, however, as Briasa returns after a 126-day spell. The Smart Missile burst onto the scene at the end of last preparation, culminating in a classy victory in the Group 2 Hunter (1300m) at Newcastle on November 16. They simply do not trial any better than what he did at Rosehill on March 6 leading into this first-up assignment, and although Tyler Schiller will need to overcome gate 15, Briasa has the upside to get the job done. Selections: 11 BRIASA 14 COMMEMORATIVE 13 PRIVATE HARRY 4 LADY LAGUNA The Galaxy Race 9 – #11 Briasa (15) 4yo Gelding | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (54.5kg) Race 10: Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m) French import Rose Bloom only had the one run last season for the Chris Waller barn, finishing six lengths behind Belclare in the Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes (1400m) on November 9. She looked underdone on that occasion, however, that doesn’t appear to be the case first-up on Saturday, with the Lope De Vega mare taking steady improvement in two recent barrier trials. James McDonald takes the reins from an awkward draw (9), but with a class edge on some key rivals expect Rose Bloom to be thundering over the top at a good price with Dabble in the Group 3 Birthday Card Stakes (1200m). Selections: 4 ROSE BLOOM 3 COCO JAMBOO 11 WOOLOOWIN 7 OUTBACK MISS Best Value Race 10 – #4 Rose Bloom (9) 4yo Mare | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (57.5kg) Golden Slipper Day quaddie tips for Rosehill Rosehill quadrella selections Saturday, March 22, 2025 1-2-5-10-11 2-3-5-7-8-12-13-16 11-13-14 3-4-7-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Melbourne, Australia – Victorian racehorse owners and punters have received a major boost with Racing Victoria (RV) unveiling a fully integrated and enhanced jump-out production and broadcast model. The move, which now includes Flemington jump-outs, completes the standardisation of all Victorian tracks under the new system. The improvements mean that every jump-out in Victoria will be filmed by Racing.com using a professional and consistent approach, while race callers will now narrate each session to help viewers track performances. Another key enhancement ensures that the colours worn by horses in jump-outs are accurately reflected in results on Racing.com, helping punters and owners follow their runners with ease. As part of the industry overhaul, Racing.com has launched a dedicated online hub, making it easier for fans and participants to access replays. Jump-out footage will be available through the hub shortly after each session, with results expected to be published by 5pm on the day of their conduct. RV Chief Executive Aaron Morrison said the move is a win for both owners and punters, offering more transparency and insights into a horse’s progress while also ensuring cost-efficiency across the industry. “There are over 350 sets of jump-outs in Victoria each year, and they play a crucial role in a horse’s preparation. By standardising and centralising the service, we’ve improved accessibility and enhanced the experience for participants, owners, and punters alike,” Morrison said. The new model aligns Victoria’s jump-out structure with its broader racing vision, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and efficiency in the sport. RV has also hinted at further digital enhancements in the coming months, promising even more engaging content and features for racing enthusiasts. Horse racing news View the full article

A year after Dornoch, retired MLB All-Star and World Series champion Jayson Werth could have another chance at the Kentucky Derby (G1) experience with Flying Mohawk set to run in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park March 22.View the full article