Mr Maestro on song ahead of the Victoria Derby

Already a listed placegetter in New Zealand, the Andrew Forsman trained three-year-old Mr Maestro proved a class above his local rivals, ploughing through the heavy conditions to win by 1-¾ lengths. Jockey Damian Lane, who combined with Forsman and former co-trainer...

Joyful Fortune sizzles down straight

The writing was on the wall with Joyful Fortune who had matched motors with Eduardo in a recent Sydney trial and Josh Parr making the trip down to Melbourne for the one ride. Jumping an easing favourite for new trainer Mark Newnham, Parr led the field down the...

So Dazzling too tough in VRC Oaks trial

Sent out 100-1 on debut in a hot maiden at Warwick Farm, the John Sargent trained filly proved her strong closing fifth there was no fluke, running out a narrow winner over the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young trained Whakamana. No stranger to Oaks’ fillies, having...

Cardinal Gem shines brightest at Flemington

Cardinal Gem’s winning strike rate may not represent his level of talent as the gelding notched up his third career win from fourteen starts, but his connections are starting to be rewarded for his consistency. “We’ve always had a very good opinion of him but he...

19/9/2022 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Grafton

The lone NSW program this Monday heads to Grafton. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 7 Alight The Night Race Two: 11 Listen Race Three: 5 Lampkin Lane Race Four: 3 Volfoni Race… Read...