Gates stakes claims for the Victoria Derby

Peter Moody and syndicator Wylie Dalziel put their necks on the line when they purchased Gates at a Magic Millions Yearling Sale. The son of Frankel, a close relation to stayer Mirage Dancer that third in the 2019 Caulfield Cup, and won The Metropolitan in Sydney, was...

21/9/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Woodville

Eight races will be run and won at Woodville on Thursday. The weather is fine, the track is soft (7) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 1 Verardino Race Two: 2 Danjuro Race Three: 8 Midnight Scandal Race Four: 1 Baronet Race…...

21/9/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Ipswich

This Thursday will see eight races set down for Ipswich. The weather is fine, the track is soft (5) and the rail is out two metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 9 Bid For Fame Race Two: 2 Vitesse Francais Race Three: 7 Desert Safari Race Four: 1 Ammand… Read...

21/9/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Hawkesbury

The main NSW racing card this Thursday heads to Hawkesbury. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out two metres from the 1100m-450m; True for the remainder. Race One: 11 Matusalem Race Two: 5 Raillery Race Three: 3 Rise To It Race Four: 1…...

21/9/2023 Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Cranbourne

Cranbourne is where Victorian racing heads to on Thursday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out nine metres for the entire circuit. Race One: 3 Esseffninety Race Two: 10 Royal Telephone Race Three: 2 Licensed Race Four: 6 Rosetown Princess...

Melbourne Cup could beckon for two-mile Marvel

While the Melbourne Cup isn’t a specific goal for dour stayer True Marvel, trainer Matthew Smith hasn’t ruled out giving him a shot at Australia’s most famous race. Placed in the Sydney and Brisbane Cups earlier this year, Smith says the eight-year-old is a genuine...