January 2010 - Horse racing betting, odds and opinion

Headway's bolt for the Lightning

Brad Thompson / 29 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Victorian premiership-leading trainer Peter Moody has maintained his dominance in Melbourne racing, and it doesn't look like ending this Saturday, believes Brad Thompson.Read more »

Lightning stakes preview

Lindsay Andrew / 29 January 2010 / Leave a comment

All season, the quality of the 3YO sprinters has been mooted as being exceptional....Read more »

Guineas' Champs in First Up Showdown

Ben Asgari / 29 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Starspangledbanner and Irish Lights are both coming off impressive Guineas' wins in 2009.This weekend's Lightning Stakes will be the first time they go head-to-head. Ben Asgari comments.Read more »

Renounceable and Othello strong hopes at Geelong

Brad Thompson / 27 January 2010 / Leave a comment

John McArdle will take lightly-raced Renounceable to Geelong this Wednesday. Brad Thompson believes she is a realistic chance.Read more »

Denman to BBQ rivals on Australia Day

Ben Asgari / 25 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari can't wait for the return of star three-year-old Denman at Caulfield on Tuesday and will also keep a watchful eye on Dane Keeper Read more »

Minervini back in the spotlight

Brad Thompson / 23 January 2010 / Leave a comment

South Australian trainer Mark Minervini might have reformed the formerly enigmatic Changing Eyes into a model of consistency, suggests Brad Thompson.Read more »

Moody baulks at Lightning strike

Ben Asgari / 22 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari feels strongly that trainer Peter Moody has made an error of judgement in not starting his exciting unbeaten filly Black Caviar in the Lightning Stakes.Read more »

O'Brien onslaught at Betfair Park

Ben Asgari / 22 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Trainer Danny O'Brien will take seven runners to Betfair Park this Saturday, giving him a great chance in six of the eight races on the card, writes Ben Asgari.Read more »

Ellerton-Zahra genuine Geelong chances

Brad Thompson / 19 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson believes training partners Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra are genuine contenders with their four runners at Geelong on Wednesday.Read more »

Back-to-Back Cups for Frews?

Brad Thompson / 17 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Despite a relatively open race for the Betfair Strathalbyn Cup, Brad Thompson thinks the Frew's past form means they can produce a winner.Read more »

Mark Young for Flemington feature double

Ben Asgari / 15 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Up-and-coming trainer Mark Young heads into Flemington with great chances in both of the feature races offers Ben Asgari. Read more »

Stephens sets sights on the Bridge

Brad Thompson / 13 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Brad Thompson believes South Australian trainer Jake Stephens has a plan for his progressive galloper Alcopop that will see the five-year-old embark on an autumn campaign in Sydney.Read more »

Classy trio set for Sandown

Ben Asgari / 12 January 2010 / 1 Comments

Ben Asgari identifies a few runners this Wednesday at Betfair Park who look a class above midweek standard.Read more »

Rose to bloom in Millions

Ben Asgari / 07 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari likes the chances of the Gillian Heinrich-trained filly Military Rose in this weekend's Magic Millions 2YO ClassicRead more »

Kavanagh keeps on 'Shocking'

Brad Thompson / 06 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Trainer Mark Kavanagh has opened up 2010 in impressive fashion, taking out half of the card at Saturday's meeting at Morphettville to maintain his dominance of racing in South Australia, writes Brad ThompsonRead more »

Eurell set to strike at Betfair Park

Ben Asgari / 05 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Despite the loss of stable star and crowd favourite, Apache Cat, the show must go on for trainer Greg Eurell, who takes three very good chances to Betfair Park this Wednesday. Ben Asgari reportsRead more »

Saddler's to write Bagot story

Ben Asgari / 01 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Ben Asgari previews the chances of top weight Saddler's Story in the time honoured Bagot Handicap and considers the promising two state trio of runners for the Hawkes stable.Read more »