Blog posts of '2018' 'February'

Race 1: 2KW Bar & Restaurant Handicap 1000m Gytrash (1st) showed good speed to sit outside the leader, let down well in the straight to go on and win well, looks a nice type. Dancer’s Kin (2nd) settled at the rear, peeled out and loomed strongly, no match the winner. Mashaheer (3rd) settled at the rear, didn’t have the best of luck in the straight but still wouldn’t have gotten near the winner....

Dean's thoughts on the wider bookmaking and racing industry.Dean's thoughts on the wider bookmaking and racing industry.

Track – Currently Rated Good 4 Rail – Out 8m 1000m-WP, Out 5m Remainder Race 1: 2KW Bar & Restaurant Handicap 1000m Dancer’s Kin did a good job on debut, beat home Double Denman on that occasion who came out last week and won, will be amongst the finish here. Manzala resumes here after a good debut win last prep, market watch. Gytrash did a good job on debut last week, was caught wide throughout,...

Race 1: James Boag’s Premium Handicap 1200m Mondo Magic (1st) showed his usual speed to lead, got some cheap sectionals, kicked clear in the straight, got tired late but has just held on. Unscopeable (2nd) settled midfield, worked into the race around the turn, hit the line strongly late to just miss. Bris Vegas (3rd) sat outside the leader, travelled up well but couldn’t sprint with them, only...

Race 1: TAB Highway Handicap 1800m On pace dominated. Mate Story (1st) led at a controlled tempo, travelled strongly into the straight, sprinted well to put them away. Fui San (2nd) box seated, battled on well in the straight. Royal Villa (3rd) sat outside the leader and battled on well late. Race 2: The Luxury Network Pierro Plate 1100m Santos (1st) sat outside the leader, let down strongly in...

Race 1: The Asian Executive Stakes 1100m Prairie Fire (1st) settled towards the rear, peeled widest, and let down sharply to hit the lead and score, powered through the line late. Khulaasa (2nd) sat just behind the speed, travelled strongly, and let down well, winner just too strong late. They put a gap on the rest. Race 2: Japan Racing Association Handicap 2000m The Mighty Jrod (1st) led, gave a...

Track – Currently Rated Good 4 Rail – +9m 1200m – WP, +6m Remainder Race 1: James Boag’s Premium Handicap 1200m Mondo Magic was good when winning a good race last start, has come back a much stronger horse this prep, will lead and prove hard to catch, stepping up to 1200m for the first time the only concern. Bris Vegas ran into the smart Scarecrow last start, had favours but still ran well, Kah...

Race 1: The Big Screen Company Handicap 1800m Khutulun (1st) settled midfield on the rails, made ground on the turn, got into the clear, knuckled down strongly late to score. Downhearted (2nd) sat on the speed, sprinted clear in the straight, looked the winner, knocked up late, grabbed in the last stride. Gallic Chieftain (3rd) settled at the rear and hit the line well late. Race 2: Ladbrokes...

Race 1: UBET Adelaide Cup Monday 12th March Handicap 2400m Bondeiger (1st) had a lovely run a few lengths off the strong tempo, peeled out on the turn, let down well, too strong late. Tunes (2nd) had a lovely run just off the speed, peeled out and fought on strongly. Flying Casino (3rd) settled last and ran on well late. Race 2: Holdfast Insurance Handicap 1400m Mihany (1st) led at a soft tempo,...

Race 1: Thoroughbred Breeders NSW Lonhro Plate 1100m Sandbar (1st) was caught wide on speed, looked to hit a flat spot but knuckled down strongly late to score, impressive. Satin Slipper (2nd) sat midfield wide with cover, loomed up strongly 100m out, took the lead, winner was too strong. Oxford Tycoon (3rd) showed great speed to lead, gave a great kick, looked the winner before knocking up...