December 2009 - Horse racing betting, odds and opinion

Perth Cup fits for Fong

Brad Thompson / 31 December 2009 / Leave a comment

The New Year's Day feature race over 2400m at Ascot has attracted an intriguing field of stayers, all highly capable of taking out the $400 000 on the day. Brad Thompson previews the chances.Read more »

Crafty Kavanagh heads to Kilmore

Brad Thompson / 30 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Mark Kavanagh heads to Kilmore on Wednesday with a small but select charge in Secret Encounter and Crafty Number, writes Brad ThompsonRead more »

Katsidis back on track

Ben Asgari / 29 December 2009 / Leave a comment

After spending much of last season on the sidelines due to suspension, this season's career-best form of jockey Stathi Katsidis is of great merit, reports Ben Asgari.Read more »

Christmas Handicap Boxing Day Highlight

Ben Asgari / 26 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari previews this Saturday's Christmas Handicap at Caulfield, which looks a vintage edition, highlighted by the classy Here De Angels and the up and coming Gold in Dubai.Read more »

Zazabeau - Another cup for Bart?

Brad Thompson / 25 December 2009 / Leave a comment

The final Group race for 2009 is the Group 3 Summer Cup at Randwick on Boxing Day over 2400m. Brad Thompson analyses the main contenders.Read more »

Boxing Day Horseracing Betting: All eyes on Binocular

Graham Cunningham / 24 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Racing UK analyst Graham Cunningham gives us his own verdict on Kauto Star's chances for the King George but remembers that Boxing Day racing isn't solely about the two-time Gold Cup winner's chances and that the likes of Binocular will also be strutting their stuff...Read more »

An early Christmas gift for Hawkes team?

Ben Asgari / 22 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari reviews the in-form Hawkes stable, looking at Dunrossil, their promising young galloper, and his chances at Betfair Park on WednesdayRead more »

Snowden looking for another state-to-state double

Brad Thompson / 22 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Darley head-trainer, Peter Snowden, was able to produce a two-state double on Saturday, and will be looking to repeat the dose on Wednesday, writes Brad ThompsonRead more »

Bank Robber possible steal in Sydney for Waterhouse

Brad Thompson / 17 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite being allocated the clear top weight, trainer Gai Waterhouse has selected this Saturday's Listed Razor Sharp Handicap at Randwick (1200m) as the race to return five-year-old Bank Robber to Sydney racingRead more »

Moody juggernaut rolls on

Ben Asgari / 15 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Although only December, this season's Metropolitan Trainers Premiership has a markedly different look. Ben Asgari reflects on the performance of the Peter Moody team.Read more »

McDonald's second stringers take to Caulfield

Brad Thompson / 15 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Racing enthusiasts receive a welcome midweek treat with Wednesday racing in Victoria returning to Caulfield, writes Brad Thompson.Read more »

The cat is back in Hong Kong

Brad Thompson / 13 December 2009 / Leave a comment

A three-pronged Australian attack consisting of Scenic Blast, Apache Cat and All Silent will headline the card in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint this weekend, writes Brad Thompson.Read more »

Griffiths' terrific trio

Ben Asgari / 11 December 2009 / Leave a comment

In form trainer Robbie Griffiths takes a small but select team to Flemington this Saturday and Ben Asgari analyses their chances.Read more »

First Warrnambool, but what's next?

Ben Asgari / 02 December 2009 / Leave a comment

Racing Victoria's decision to ban jumps racing from 2011 could have dire consequences for flat racing, says Ben Asgari.Read more »