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Win a Share in a Thoroughbread

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:40:46 +1000

It's called 'The Sport of Kings', and it's true some well-known Kings have owned some of our racing greats, but thanks to Betfair's Win a Share in a Horse competition, you have the chance of joining this select group!

Up up for Dao Dao

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:28:24 +1000

Saturday's Group 2 Blamey Stakes at Flemington looks the perfect assignment for Dao Dao, predicts Brad Thompson.

Snowden to Kidnap Guineas Double

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:29:05 +1000

Ben Asgari rates Darley as double trouble for both Guineas Races to be run this weekend.

Randwick Guineas form

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:54:47 +1000

The Group 1 Randwick Guineas is the first piece of Sydney's 3YO Triple Crown series, with the Rosehill Guineas [2000m] and AJC Derby [2400m] to follow. Formerly the Canterbury Guineas [Canterbury, 1900m], the race was moved to Randwick in 2006 with the distance
dropping back to a mile.

Stormy weather

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:21:32 +1000

John Harms reflects on his stormy Super Saturday.

RANDWICK GUINEAS (1600m) FACT FILE

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:34:45 +1000

Sarah Peatling delivers the must-know data on this weekend's Group 1 Randwick Guineas.

More Flying Success for Waterhouse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:54:34 +1000

Following her treble at Warwick Farm last weekend, Gai Waterhouse will head to Canterbury on Wednesday with a series of genuine chances, declares Brad Thompson.

Signor won't mind getting his socks wet

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:29 +1000

This Wednesday at Betfair Park, under-rated galloper Signor Socks is set to return from a spell and Ben Asgari thinks he could be terrific value.

Day Out for Darley

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:41:24 +1000

Darley boasts an outstanding team of runners in both Melbourne and Sydney this Saturday, headlined by odds on favourite Denman in the Crown Guineas, offers Ben Asgari.

Headway to head away from rest

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:36:14 +1000

According to Brad Thompson, despite Headway being the only 3yo filly in the Newmarket Handicap, this doesn't mean she is any less of a chance.

CHIPPING NORTON FACT FILE

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:17:03 +1000

Facts from Sarah Peatling to chip away at a win in the Chipping Norton Stakes.

Chipping Norton Stakes preview

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:16:24 +1000

We have a bumper day of racing with four Group 1s in one day - three at Flemington and, at Warwick Farm, the Chipping Norton Stakes (wfa 1600m).

Zipping away in Australian Cup

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:33:17 +1000

Ben Asgari believes both favourites are under the odds in this weekend's Australian Cup.

Newmarket preview

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:29:27 +1000

The standing of the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap as Australia's premier sprint race hasn't seen diminished in any way by the wonderful field assembled at Flemington on Saturday.

SUPER SATURDAY FACT FILE

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:36:44 +1000

Fact-'meistress', Sarah Peatling, tells all on the Newmarket Handicap, Australian Cup and Crown Guineas.