Horse Racing

Avondale hosts a seven-race program on Wednesday, with the track rated a Heavy10 and the rail in the true position. Clear conditions are forecast for Auckland on Wednesday, which may see the track improve towards a Heavy9 at best. Selections for each of the seven races below: Avondale Race 1 3 Sacred Sin Sacred Sin (#3) is a 3yo son of Zed who has been building nicely this campaign, culminating in a nice effort for 6th at Tauranga last start, an effort that possibly reads as the superior guide in a moderate maiden field. Despite that he is yet to…

Wednesday’s Eagle Farm meeting presents an eight-race program, with conditions expected to suit competitive racing throughout the afternoon. The track is rated a Soft 5, and with fine weather forecast in the lead-up, it is likely to remain in that range by race day. The rail placement is the key factor, with the rail out a significant 10.5m. That configuration should give on-pace runners every opportunity, particularly those able to settle in the first few pairs and control the tempo. With that in mind, let’s work through the card and assess where the value may lie. Race 1 – GALLOPERS…

Grab the wet-weather gear — Sandown looks set for another soggy Wednesday this week. At the time of writing on Tuesday, the track was rated a Heavy 9, with the rail positioned six metres out. While the showers are expected to ease by race day, we’ve done the form for what shapes as a competitive eight-race card in Melbourne. Race 1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1200 METRES)  No. 5 Avengers Very open race to begin with a good chunk of the field on debut.   AVENGERS (5) is making his second start for Clayton Douglas after debuting for fourth down in Sydney back…

Seven races will be run and won at Warwick Farm this Wednesday, May 15th. The rail will be left in the true position for this week’s meeting; while improving weather in Sydney this week has seen the Warwick Farm track rated in the Soft (6) range at publish, with scope for further improvements. Check out our Warwick Farm tip sheet below. Warwick Farm Race 1 3 Castillo King Castillo King debuts at Warwick Farm this week. While obviously having yet to contest a race, Castillo King has shown good ability at the trials and has improved for a couple of…

Hong Kong form expert Luke Middlebrook provides his thoughts on every race at the Hong Kong meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday 15 July. Happy Valley Race 1 2 Conrad The Great Open Race time:  2 Conrad The Great drops into Class 5 for the first time and, just as importantly, finally draws an inside gate. After a couple of strong closing efforts from outside stalls, barrier 2 gives him the chance to settle closer and turn those finishes into something better.  Selections: 2-9-3-4 Bet Now Happy Valley Race 2 6 I Am Back Open Race time:  6 I Am Back steps out for his third…

Ruakākā hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the track rated a Soft6 and the rail in the true position. A clear forecast leading into and during raceday should see the surface return to a Soft5 and race in that range for the entirety of the card. Selections for each of the eight races below: Ruakākā Race 1 9 Palombaggia Tip of The Day Palombaggia (#9) is a 2yo Circus Maximus filly having her second career start here for Barbara Kennedy, and is a dual acceptor here and in Race 4 – and I’m keen to be with her wherever connections opt to line her…

Hāwera hosts an eight-race program on Saturday, with the track rated a Heavy8 and the rail in the true position. While there has been rain through the week in the Taranaki, strong winds may aid the track in drying out a touch, possibly remaining a Heavy8 come Saturday. Selections for each of the eight races below: Hāwera Race 1 3 Brutiful Lass Brutiful Lass (#3) is a dual acceptor here and at Otaki on Friday, and I’m keen to be in her corner if Lisa Latta opts to line her up here. She produced arguably her worst run in her 11-start career last start where…

Nine races at Caulfield on Saturday are headlined by the time-honoured Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. Boasting an honour roll that is rich with Group 1 winners, the Sir John Monash Stakes has once again drawn a classy and open field of sprinters, as stables and connections continue to gear up for the forthcoming Melbourne Spring Carnival. Read on for our Caulfield tip sheet, including our 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes best bet! Caulfield Race 1 2 Angels Fury Angels Fury finished at the tail of the field in the Blue Diamond Preview F back in January and was…

The Queensland Racing Carnival is over for another year, but there is still plenty of racing interest in the Sunshine State with a competitive nine-race card at Doomben this Saturday. At time of publish, the track is rated a Soft 5, with the rail out 0.5m. There is the chance of a few showers through the week, but with a sunny day forecast for race day, the surface should have every opportunity to race fairly if conditions continue to improve. With the major carnival features now completed, Saturday’s meeting gives progressive types, off-season performers and winter horses a good chance…