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24.01.2022 MELBOURNE CUP DAY The Golden Eagle and Derby Day once again kicked off the phenomenal week long Cup Carnival and it wasn’t a day for the favourite backers particularly in the Group 1’s as only September Run in the Coolmore provided relief. The other three Group 1 winners went the way of double figure hopefuls in Shout The Bar ($34) on the right side of a photo finish in the Empire Rose, Johnny Get Angry ($26) taking full advantage of the slow tempo staying all day in ...the Victoria Derby and Yulong Prince ($11) completing the trifecta of upsets in the Kennedy Cantala. Meanwhile up at Rosehill it was another double digit winner in the feature Golden Eagle as Colette stormed down the outside to starve off Icebath’s late challenge to nab her on the line. But all the attention for quite some time has been building towards the first Tuesday of November for the ‘race that stops the nation,’ The Melbourne Cup. The Cup always produces massive pools for the exotics so the best of luck if you can nail it and if you're looking for a bit of extra information of each runner or either the ones your tossing up between check out our runner by runner guide here - https://www.facebook.com/racingrehab/posts/2817547741822408?notif_id=1604268942762475¬if_t=page_share&ref=notif Race 1 - G3 Maribyrnong Plate (1,000m) 10:45am DOSH, Ingratiating, Own The Night Race 2 - Listed Desirable Stakes (1,400m) 11:20am SWEET REPLY, Way To Go Paula, Joviality Race 3 - Super Vobis 3YO Plate (1,000m) 12:00pm HARD LANDING, Mr Moppett, Echoes In Eternity Race 4 - BM96 HCP (2,800m) 12:40pm KNIGHTS ORDER, Monmouth, Sin To Win Race 5 - Listed TAB Trophy Stakes (1,800m) 1:20pm AIN’TNODEELDUN, Ultimate Edition, Confrontatinal Race 6 - BM90 HCP (1,400m) 1:55pm TAVIDANCE, Pinyin, Groundswell Race 7 - G1 Melbourne Cup (3,200m) 3:00pm PRINCE OF ARRAN, Finche, Russian Camelot Race 8 - Listed Melbourne Cup Day Plate (1,800m) 4:00pm PURPLE SECTOR, Odeon, Harbour Views Race 9 - G3 HKJ Club Stakes (1,400m) 4:40pm WILD VIXEN, Lyre, Cordilla Race 10 - Listed MSS Security Sprint (1,200m) 5:15pm CHICAGO CUB, The Astrologist, Intuition

24.01.2022 Final standings for the Picnic Championship Final taking place this Sunday on Dubbo Gold Cup Day. Mark Schmetzer's gelding Military Bay topped the ladder winning 5 races adding a further 3 placings. Garry Bignell's Another Plan finished second and will be back for another crack at the final after finishing 4th in last year's edition. And top Picnic trainer Rodney Robb who rounds out the top 3 with his gelding Drummed Out and will look to reclaim the final after Mark Ward took out the final last year.

24.01.2022 ************COUNTRY CUPS************ KEMPSEY Situated on the mid north coast of NSW about 15 km from the coastline is the beautiful town of Kempsey. The town is where the iconic Akubra hats have been produced for almost 50 years, but perhaps the most notable export is Aussie country music legend Slim Dusty with the town inspiring many of his famous songs. And the town honours the cultural legend though the Slim Dusty Centre which celebrates the career and life as well...Continue reading

23.01.2022 THE HUNTER The Spring Carnival wrapped up last Saturday in NSW with the races now heading out to the provincial scenes over the next two weeks in Newcastle and Kembla both headlined by million dollar races. This weekend we head up the highway to the city of Newcastle for a stellar 9 race card featuring the Group 3 Spring Stakes and 1 million dollar The Hunter and should produced a great crowd for the Newcastle Jockey Club despite the restrictions. R...ace 1 - Max Lees Classic (900m) 1:05pm SNOWDROP, Baby Wong, Sliders Race 2 - Highway Class 3 HCP (1,300m) 1:40pm LORD HERON, Free Rider, What The Fuss Race 3 - BM88 HCP (1,850m) 2:15pm FORTRESS COMMAND, House Of Cartier, Matowi Race 4 - 3&4YO BM72 HCP (1,200m) 2:50pm DEFERENCE, Anethole, Superium Race 5 - BM78 HCP (1,600m) 3:25pm SPIRIT RIDGE, Super, Occupy Race 6 - G3 NJC Spring Stakes (1,600m) 4:05pm ELLSBERG, Real Peace, High Supremacy Race 7 - The Hunter (1,300m) 4:45pm RANIER, Sweet Deal, Redouble Race 8 - F&M BM78 HCP (1,400m) 5:25pm GREAT NEWS, Enchanted Heart, Luna Mia Race 9 - BM88 HCP (1,300m) 6:00pm TWO BIG FARI, Through The Cracks, Hilo

22.01.2022 *****************COUNTRY CUPS***************** COONABARABRAN Sitting on the divide between the central-west and north-west slopes regions of NSW a hour and a half drive north of Dubbo lies Coonabarabran or as the locals call it ‘Coona.’ Coona is known as the ‘Astronomy Capital of Australia’ as the night sky is free of artificial light which makes for beautiful views at the nighttime. And Coona celebrates this connection through the StarFest in October where the Siding... Spring Observatory, which houses the famed Anglo-Australian optical telescope, is open to the public for the only time during the year. Coona has also become known as the ‘Gateway to the Warrumbungles’ a stunning mountain range which creates a beautiful backdrop to the town’s west, north and east. It has been home to rugby league player Kyle Turner, Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Noel Knight and influential indigenous Australia Mary Jane Cain. And this Sunday the townspeople will be itching to get trackside with the Coona Cup being sold out for a couple weeks and you can be sure if they aren’t at the track they will flock to the local pubs. The 1,600m Coonabarabran Cup (75k) jumps at 4:30pm and attracted a capacity field of 14 plus a few emergencies. I like Rodney Northam’s #Mo’sGlory coming in off back to back second’s including a narrow defeat in the Coonamble Cup last start and owns a great record over the mile (6:3-2-0) plus the bonus of a 1.5kg claim thanks to Reece Jones (4:1-2-0). Also out of the Coonamble Cup is Jane Clement’s #KacperBoy who dead heated for third at odds but has drawn wide here so will need a great ride from usual hoop Mikayla Weir (24:6-3-3). #ToulonBrook was the other third place getter at Coonamble backing up his second from the Bathurst Cup, with Kody Nestor keeping him at the mile (4:0-1-2) therefore place chance. Nestor’s other hopeful is #FastTalking dropping back from the city grade when running a distant second (2.5L) at BM72 level when forced wide, lean place. Another with solid claims are Stephen Jones’ #HitTheTarget has had two runs this campaign without threatening, up in distance and has open favourite in a wide open race but prefer place chances. I do like #CharmedPrincess each way, the Tony Newing mare’s last two runs have been solid making good ground late and if the rain comes will be my top pick with all 5 wins on soft ground and place in only heavy start. MO’S GLORY, Charmed Princess, Fast Talking 2019 Winner: FREE BILLY ridden by Clayton Gallagher and trained Peter Sinclair Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Coonabarabran Jockey Club See more

22.01.2022 ************COUNTRY CUPS************ WARREN Lying beside the Macquarie River in the Orana region of NSW is the quiet town of Warren, it is only a hours drive from Dubbo and promotes itself as the ‘Wool and Cotton Capital’ due to its strong connections to both industries. And it is the merino sheep and the Auscott Cotton Gin which dominated the local economy but the main attractions of Warren are the Tiger Bay Wetlands a magnet for birdwatchers and the beautiful Macq...uarie Marshes. Warren also houses the Far West Academy of Sport which is responsible for identifying talented kids across 42% of the state and the town has been home to former president of the ACTU Sharan Burrow, country music singer Greg Storer and former Wallaby Ben McCalman. Tomorrow at 3:35pm we see the running of the 1,600m Cotton Cup (32k) in an open field of 9 runners but I will lean the way of #Mo’sGlory coming in off back to back second place finishes including last start in the Coonamble Cup, Rodney Northam keeps him at the mile (6:3-2-0) plus the 1.5kg claim from Reece Jones has her on top for me. I think the main dangers are a pair of last start winners in Kody Nestor’s #OnePound who is also looking to complete the hat trick after wins at Dubbo and Coonabarabran with Anthony Cavallo (2:2-0-0) sticking aboard. And #Playard who won by over half a length last start at Scone and Scott Singleton will be hoping he can keep the winning momentum going as it is he’s first start for the stable. Michael Mulholland is testing his mare #DivineJewel for the first time at the mile, with the key booking of Greg Ryan (9:2-2-1) aiding her chances MO’S GLORY, Playard, Divine Jewel 2019 Winner: BELLS ’N’ BOWS ridden by Wendy Peel and trained by Rodney Robb Photo courtesy of FaceBook page Warren Jockey Club See more

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21.01.2022 *****************COUNTRY CUPS***************** MORUYA Lying down in the Far South Coast of NSW on the Princess Highway is the beautiful town of Moruya. A classic country town with a number of historic buildings lining the main streets, the character of the town is the traditional Aussie culture, an easy, relaxed lifestyle far removed for the hustle and bustle of the city. It is the ideal base to explore the surrounding attractions including visiting the various beau...tiful beaches at Congo, Bingie and Moruya Heads as well as Tomakin and Broulee to the north and these picturesque beaches play a major role in the town’s economy by attracting numerous tourists. You can experience firsthand the stunning Moruya River via the Moruya Cycleway and Kayaking Trail or visit the Historic Quarry Park just north of Moruya which is where the stones for the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s pylons were extracted. Moruya has been home to cricketer Sarah Andrews, musician Josh Cunningham, politician Norm Ryan, TV presenter Bill Woods and rugby leagues players Jarrad Kennedy and Michael Weyman. This Monday the town and Moruya Jockey Club will host the 1,425m Moruya Cup (75k) and it’s a great field engaged including plenty of city flavour mixing with the best of the country. Heading the market is Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou’s #Donandkim, last start placed at Warwick Farm with James Innes Jr (10:3-0-2) sticking aboard making the trip to the country scene, hasn’t won for over a year but a two time winner over the trip. Greg Stephens’ #PeytonPlace looks a good each way chance after drawing 3 and should lead quite comfortably, will have to carry the top weight but loves the distance (11:4-2-1) and Chad Lever (8:3-1-1) knows the gelding pretty well. Keith Dryden’s has 4 accepted including a pair of highly fancied runners in #PerfectPitch finished 2L back last start in Highway company placing the start before and gets in with minimum weight and an each way candidate, and #GungaDin coming off a strong win flying late over the 1,400m to score by just under a length, good chance but lean the place. 8 of the 17 runners meet again after contesting the Christmas Cup at this same track two weeks ago and from that race I would lean either the winner #Whiskey’n’diamonds from Greg Backhouse’s stable, rising up to the 1,400m (7:2-0-1) and 6 of his 7 wins have come on the Moruya track or third place getter #Roseirro flew late over the 1,300m so love the extra 100m for him and all he needs is a couple scratchings to give Terry Robinson a serious chance at Cup glory. ROSEIRRO, Perfect Pitch, Peyton Place 2020 Winner: AIRFREE ridden by Kayla Nisbet and trained by Natalie Jarvis Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Moruya Jockey Club See more

19.01.2022 ***************COUNTRY CUPS*************** TUNCURRY-FORSTER Located in the Mid North Coast of NSW are the twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry which are separated by the bridge over Wallis Lake. It is only a 3 and a half hour drive from Sydney making it the ideal summer holiday spot for families and tourists as the population swells due to plenty of accommodation, a variety of takeaway food as well as beautiful local cafes and restaurants and that classic lazy a...tmosphere you love when on holidays. The twin towns are surrounded by beautiful national parks and picturesque beaches which are popular for swimming, surfing and fishing. Tuncurry and Forster are packed with things to do one and the main event hosted by the towns is the Lakeside Music Festival which is staged right next to the picturesque lake and provides fantastic music, atmosphere, food and drinks. But on Friday the Forster Tuncurry Jockey Club will host their feature Cup Day with a sold out crowd expected even though it won’t be the usual packed house with restrictions. The feature 2,100m Tuncurry-Forster Cup (32k) jumps at 4:40pm and it will be up to Andrew Gibbons to defend the Cup, this year teaming with Craig Martin and his gelding #TavionPrince who won a Highway race two back at Rosehill on a heavy 9, likes to settle in the first half so drawn awkwardly therefore place only. Andrew goes up against his son Dylan who takes the reins of George Westwood’s #Tom’sKnight, won once and placed three times including twice over the distance (4:1-1-1) in his last 5 runs, rises up in grade but gets a 3kg claim to give him an outside chance. I like Warren Gavenlock’s #AmbitiousPrince ran 4th in last year’s edition and comes in off a narrow second in the Ken Howard Cup before a great win last start at Grafton with a gap to third, again another with a tricky barrier 13 of 14 but hoping Belinda Hodder (3:1-0-0) can find a nice spot about midfield. Another back from last year’s race is David Callaughan’s #ScottyBeGotti, finished 5th (4L) after leading and it looks an even tougher test this year for the 11YO. Matthew Dunn has dominated the country feature races this year and will look to add another to his cabinet with #ReadyForDanger contesting here, he has disappointed this prep but up in grade and also won 9 of his 32 starts, place. Melanie O’Gorman saddles up top weight #InvictusPrince who ran in Listed company two back only 3.5L back but only won twice the last being in 2016 before coming to Australia. Trainer Paul Perry has a strong hand with #NothingTooHard a solid record at the distance (6:1-1-1) and #TheGetaway who finally found some reasonable form last start in the Taree Cup when 2.7L back in 5th and also likes the distance (5:1-2-0). AMBITIOUS PRINCE, The Getaway, Kacper Boy 2019 Winner: LADY EVELYN ridden by Andrew Gibbons and trained by Jason Deamer Photos courtesy of the FaceBook page Forster Tuncurry Jockey Club See more

19.01.2022 SPRING CARNIVAL It’s a punters’ paradise over the next week as we get to witness 24 Group races plus an additional 10 Listed races as well as the 1 million dollar Yes Yes Yes Stakes and 7.5 million dollar Golden Eagle which are both run at Rosehill this Saturday alongside Derby Day at Flemington. While the Melbourne Cup Day is the most famous day of racing there is no doubt Derby Day is the best card going around due to the sheer quality with all 9 races Group 3 level o...r higher and headlined by 4 Group 1 races. Meanwhile up at NSW we are back at Rosehill after a month away and they are back with a bang as the only major race for the 4YO’s the Golden Eagle takes centre stage. A massive weekend to start the week long Cup Carnival and hopefully we can find plenty of winners. ROSEHILL GARDENS Race 1 - Highway Class 3 HCP (1,200m) 12:05pm BLITZAR, Art Cadeau, Depth That Varies Race 2 - 3&4YO BM72 HCP (1,400m) 12:40pm ELLSBERG, Perfect Radiance, Enchanted Heart Race 3 - F&M BM78 HCP (1,200m) 1:20pm SEGALAS, Trajection, Let It Pour Race 4 - BM78 HCP (1,900m) 2:00pm ARCHANNA, Navy Cross, Quintessa Race 5 - BM78 HCP (1,100m) 2:40pm MACROURA, Switched, Mo’s Crown Race 6 - Rosehill Gold Cup (2,000m) 3:25pm FUN FACT, Wu Gok, Think It Over Race 7 - Yes Yes Yes Stakes (1,300m) 4:10pm WILD PLANET, Gytrash, Eduardo Race 8 - Golden Eagle (1,500m) 4:50pm COLETTE, Sierra Sue, Dawn Passage Race 9 - 4YO&UP BM78 HCP (1,400m) 5:25pm SURREAL STEP, Stockman, Mirra Vision FLEMINGTON Race 1 - G3 Carbine Club Stakes (1,600m) 11:40pm EMBOLISM, Aysar, Crosshaven Race 2 - G2 Wakeful Stakes (2,000m) 12:20pm VICTORIA QUAY, Pensato, Miravalle Race 3 - G2 Linlithgow Stakes (1,200m) 1:00pm KEMALPASA, Octane, Coruscate Race 4 - G3 Hotham Handicap (2,500m) 1:40pm SOUND, Ashrun, Schabau Race 5 - G1 Empire Rose Stakes (1,600m) 2:20pm VANNA GIRL, Mystic Journey, Odeum Race 6 - G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1,200m) 3:00pm DOUBTLAND, Farnan, Wild Ruler Race 7 - G1 Victoria Derby (2,500m) 3:45pm YOUNG WERTHER, Let’s Karaka Deal, Albarado Race 8 - G1 Kennedy Cantala (1,600m) 4:30pm YULONG PRINCE, Mr Quickie, Wild Planet Race 9 - G3 Begonia Belle Stakes (1,100m) 5:10pm DIAMOND EFFORT, Fituese, Sisstar

19.01.2022 **************COUNTRY CUPS************** SNAKE GULLY CUP Sitting amongst the mountain ranges beside the Murrumbidgee River is the charming, historic town of Gundagai. The town has barely changed since the nineteenth century with the main industries still sheep and cattle with a little bit of passing trade from travellers as well as the historic buildings such as the the pubs, Court House, 1929 Gundagai Theatre and the iconic Niagara Cafe mostly untouched since the early... 19th century. The other notable attractions located in the town are the Gundagai Historic Museum, Heritage Railway, Architectural Heritage Walk, Old Gundagai Gaol and the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox Pioneer monument which has resulted in a string of poems like ‘On the Road to Gundagai,’ ‘Flash Jack from Gundagai’ and ‘Along the Road to Gundagai.’ It was the hometown for sports trailblazer Thomas Wills who is credited with co-inventing Australian Rules Football and also being the coach and captain of the first Australian Aboriginal cricket team. Tomorrow the town hosts their feature race day with the 1,400m Snake Gully Cup (100k) headlining the day’s racing. It is an open race with #Sausedge holding favouritism after a solid run when resuming last start running 4th (1.5L) in the city, 2 from 3 when second up and Matthew Dale books defending Cup jockey Blaike McDougall for the ride. Danny Williams will be defending the Cup with a pair of runners both lurking in the emergencies in #MyBlueJeans and #Petaluma who I don’t mind at each way odds, 5 wins from 12 starts this prep and I think you can forget her last run in the Goulburn Cup on a soft 6 as she loves a firm track (6:3-1-0). Another couple that appeal at each way odds are Mitchell Beer’s #SkyCall won the Stan Sadleir at Wagga dominantly (2.1L) last start over the 1,400m (6:2-1-0) and should get a great run just off the speed; and Andrew Bourke’s #Howlowcanyougo won earlier this campaign at Sale over the trip (4:2-1-0) and narrowly missed the placings last start when making great ground late over the 1,200m. I think the Waterhouse & Bott gelding #RegalStage will be the one to beat off that great win at Randwick where he beat Perfect Radiance who is favourite for the G3 Spring Stakes on Saturday and should take some beating after drawing 1 and leading. REGAL STAGE, Petaluma, Sky Call 2019 Winner: DON’T GIVE A DAMN ridden by Blaike McDougall and trained by Danny Williams Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Gundagai Adelong Racing Club See more

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18.01.2022 MACKINNON STAKES/GOLDEN GIFT Tomorrow marks the end of another Melbourne Cup Carnival with the Mackinnon Stakes and VRC Sprint Classic headlining a great day down at Flemington. Meanwhile in NSW we head to Rosehill for the Golden Gift which marks the end of the Spring Carnival in Sydney with the provincial tracks coming to the fore over the coming weeks as Newcastle and Kembla Grange host the 1 million dollar The Hunter and The Gong respectively. Yesterday on Oaks Day there w...as plenty fo value for punters if you found winners in particular in the feature as hot pot favourite Montefilia had to settle for 3rd behind the impressive winner Personal and Salto Angel who both backed up from the Wakeful Stakes on Derby Day. Race 1 - Grand Handicap (2,000m) 12:25pm VEGAS KNIGHT, Somerset Maugham, Excelman Race 2 - Listed Springtime Stakes (1,400m) 1:00pm TOMMY GOLD, Pioneer River, Shelby Cobra Race 3 - G3 Chatham Stakes (1,400m) 1:35pm HARLECH, Bold Star, Morrissy Race 4 - BM90 HCP (1,600m) 2:15pm RIGHT YOU ARE, Sikorsky, Beehunter Race 5 - G3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,600m) 2:55pm PONDUS, Attorney, Le Don De Vie Race 6 - G1 VRC Sprint Classic (1,200m) 3:35pm ZOUTORI, Bivouac, Santa Ana Lane Race 7 - G2 Matriarch Stakes (2,000m) 4:15pm AFFAIR TO REMEMBER, Toffee Tongue, Vanna Girl Race 8 - G1 Mackinnon Stakes (2,000m) 5:00pm MUGATOO, Fifty Stars, Arcadia Queen Race 9 - Grand Handicap (1,100m) 5:45pm PLAQUETTE, Express Pace, Mariamia Race 1 - BM78 HCP (2,400m) 12:45pm PARRY SOUND, White Boots, Approach Discreet Race 2 - Highway Class 3 HCP (1,500m) 1:20pm SHE’S ALL IN, Wichita Warrior, Redicon Race 3 - BM78 HCP (1,500m) 1:55pm DANCING GIDGET, Air To Air, Fortress Command Race 4 - The Country Classic (2,000m) 2:35pm AMY’S SHADOW, Tom’s Knight, Express Courier Race 5 - BM78 HCP (1,800m) 3:15pm QUINTESSA, Stockman, Luvoir Race 6 - Golden Gift (1,100m) 3:55pm SNEAKY FIVE, Cerda, Captivant Race 7 - G2 Hot Danish (1,400m) 4:35pm WANDABAA, Positive Peace, Tricky Gal Race 8 - C,G&E BM78 HCP (1,300m) 5:20pm OXFORD TYCOON, Frosty Rocks, Dream Circle Race 9 - F&M BM78 HCP (1,300m) 6:00pm TURNSTYLE, So Taken, Intrepidacious

15.01.2022 ***************COUNTRY CUPS*************** GRIFFITH Located a 4 hours drive west of Canberra is a little piece of Italy in the heart of the Riverina region is Griffith, approximately 60% of the town’s population have Italian heritage and the town celebrates their Italian culture through the extensive vineyards, numerous cafes and restaurants serving up the beautiful local produce. Another unique fact of the town is the gherkins used by McDonald’s are predominantly g...Continue reading

14.01.2022 WYONG CUP Located on the spectacular Central Coast in-between both Sydney and Newcastle is the town of Wyong. It is perfectly placed to explore the two biggest cities in NSW or even stay locally and enjoy the best of the coast such as relaxing at the numerous beautiful beaches, explore the stretch of forest known as The Watagans or plenty of other activities. But arguably the major drawcard of the town is the Wyong Racecourse, it is a provincial track in which the Wyo...Continue reading

14.01.2022 KENNEDY OAKS DAY We head into the third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival tomorrow with the Kennedy Oaks for 3YO fillies headlining the day’s action. As always Oaks Day has the tough task of following up Cup Day particularly this year with plenty of great stories coming out of the race, the obvious one was country Victoria boy Jye McNeil taking out the Cup with a brilliant front running display to claim his second Group 1. But you can’t forget the horse Twilig...ht Payment an absolute fighter leading all the way and credit to Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien who brought back the son of Teofilo after his 11th (3.8L) last year. It was Joseph’s second Melbourne Cup victory and he once again denied his father Aidan O’Brien his elusive Cup win as Tiger Moth settled for second in only his 5th start. No doubting the hard luck story of the Cup was Prince Of Arran who flew late to grab 3rd after seeing a bit of traffic early in the straight. But it was a phenomenal run none the less as he made it 3 consecutive Melbourne Cup placings and solidify himself as a Aussie horse. Race 1 - 3&4YO Fillies & Mares BM70 (1,700m) 12:40pm NOVEMBER DREAMING, Tragic, Tralee Rose Race 2 - G3 Ottawa Stakes (1,000m) 1:15pm FAKE LOVE, Dosh, Cloudy Race 3 - Listed GH Mumm Century Stakes (1,000m) 1:55pm FIESTA, Villami, Crystal Dreamer Race 4 - BM90 HCP (1,800m) 2:35pm ADELAIDE ACE, Irish Flame, Pancho Race 5 - Greys BM90 HCP (1,400m) 3:15pm SKY PUNCH, Asterius, Star Missile Race 6 - Inglis Bracelet (1,600m) 3:50pm ROCHA CLOCK, Strome, I Am Eloquent Race 7 - MCCC Country Final (1,600m) 4:30pm KAPLUMPICH, Easy Beast, Denero Race 8 - G1 Kennedy Oaks (2,500m) 5:10pm MONTEFILIA, Star Of Eden, Miravalle Race 9 - G3 Red Rose Stakes (1,100m) 5:50pm MINHAAJ, Written Beauty, Celestine

13.01.2022 *****************COUNTRY CUPS***************** GILGANDRA Located in the Great Western Plains region stationed on the beautiful Castlereagh River a 45 minute drive north of Dubbo is the ‘Town of Windmills,’ Gilgandra. The town’s greatest claim to fame is the ‘Coo-ee March’ in 1915 where men from the community embarked on the 500km trip to Sydney drawing attention to the need for recruitment and also earned the town the moniker of ‘Home of the Coo-ees.’ And you can ex...Continue reading

13.01.2022 ***************COUNTRY CUPS*************** LISMORE Tucked away in the hills of northern NSW is the beautiful city of Lismore, it lies in the Northern Rivers region which is renowned for alternative living, World Heritage national park, extraordinary artists and gourmets produce. Lismore sits besides the picturesque Wilsons River and is the creative and dynamic hub of the Northern Rivers with a mix of quirky, cosmopolitan shops and an array of fabulous restaurants an...d food. The town’s houses an Arts, Vintage and Retro Trail which features street art and the Lismore Regional Gallery or you could visit the town in June to experience the Lismore Lantern Parade for the Winter Solstice which celebrates art, nature and community. The town has been featured in the tunes of ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’ by Geoff Mack and Midnight Oil’s ‘Outside World.’ And Lismore has been home to entertainer Peter Allen, artist Margaret Olley, actress Maia Mitchell, former Socceroo Craig Foster, rugby league players Nigel Roy and David Mead and the band Grinspoon who met at a Lismore hotel. And this Thursday the town and its people will either head trackside or flock to the pubs and clubs for the running of the 2,110m Lismore Cup (75k). Tough to look past Craig Martin’s #TavionPrince two wins from his last 3 runs including a dominant last start win of the Tuncurry-Forster Cup over 2,100m by 3.7L with a further 4.5L back to third which was #AmbitiousPrince who also appears here off back to back placings and ran second last year. Kris Lees will be feeling confident after finally taking out his hometown Newcastle Cup last week and sends a pair of runners up for the Lismore Cup in top weight #TopProspect coming back from the city scene where he has ran second three of his last 5 starts and #Articus also been in the city but form not quite as good but did contest a Listed race last start at Doomben, both look great chances but forced to carry 7.5kg and 6.5kg more than majority of the field. Tough race to assess outside the main chances therefore would lean Donna Grisedale’s #Tiomo at value who has found form this prep with 2 placings and a good win two back at this track. TAVION PRINCE, Top Prospect, Tiomo 2019 Winner: KUTTAMURRA AL ridden by Michael Cahill and trained by Lindsay Hatch Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Lismore Turf Club See more

12.01.2022 *******RUNNER BY RUNNER GUIDE******* 2020 MELBOURNE CUP Here we are the biggest race, the race that stops the nation this Tuesday at 3pm and you can be sure all the experts will be coming out from the clouds because let’s face it who doesn’t love a cheeky wager on The Cup, whether that’s a straight out win bet or crossing the fingers and hitting one of the lucrative exotics. And this year marks the 160th running of the Melbourne Cup and it will have a completely differe...Continue reading

12.01.2022 ROSEHILL GARDENS Massive day of racing tomorrow at Rosehill with six black type races headlined by the Group 1 Golden Rose worth 1 million for the three year olds. Rated a good 4 at the moment and should stay there with next to no rain predicted and should be a great day trackside with the expected max temperature of 18. Alongside the Golden Rose is a sole Listed race as well as a pair of Group 2 and 3 races. The Group 2 Shannon Stakes jumps at 3:30pm and tough for me t...Continue reading

12.01.2022 *****************COUNTRY CUPS***************** GLEN INNES Located on the New England Highway and Gwydir Highway in the Northern Tablelands of the New England region is the charming town of Glen Innes. Glen Innes has been home to writer D’Arcy Niland, architect Colin Madigan, chef Margaret Fulton, Olympians Debbie Wells and David Cooper and rugby league players Reg O’Keefe and John Ferguson. Glen Innes is surrounded by impressive national parks and the district is kn...own for its fishing, bushwalking and fossicking. It is a town with plenty to do from exploring the World Heritage wilderness, gem fossicking, the Land of the Beardies History Museum or experience the thriving arts and crafts community at either the Glen Innes Art Gallery or The Chapel Theatre. You can immerse yourself in the town’s unique history including its strong connection to the Celtic culture through the Australian Standing Stones monument and the annual Australian Celtic Festival in May. Other events held by the town are the Minerama a gem and fossicking festival, the Land of the Beardies Festival, Pastoral and Agricultural Show and the prestigious Glen Innes Cup which takes place tomorrow. The 1,400m Glen Innes Cup (16k) has attracted a solid field of 10 but a great sign for the club is it has seen a total of 77 acceptors across the 6 races so expect a phenomenal day of country racing. It is tough to look past top weight #Upstart in the Cup coming off an impressive 1.9L win of the Inverell Cup with Matthew McGuren (2:1-0-0) back aboard, only concern is up an extra 5kg to 67kg which will take a special effort but Peter Sinclair has this gelding flying with 5 wins from his last 6 starts. Another couple coming out of the Inverell Cup are #Annie’sStreet ran 7th (3.5L) there and Gavin Groth has her in form with 2 wins from 5 starts this campaign, on speed solid each way chance and Paul Grills’ #MeltedMoments a 4 time winner over the trip and proven on wet tracks (30:6-2-5), goes back so lean place. Paddy Cunningham’s #ShiverMeTimbers is in good touch winning once and placing twice from 4 runs this prep, she is solid on a wet track (9:1-5-1) and Jodi Worley has had success recently (2:0-2-0). My top pick is Queensland raider #AbbRoy who is at her preferred trip (12:3-1-2) including winning comfortably by 2.5L two back at Warwick, drawn the rails and should either lead or sit just off and hopefully prove too strong. ABB ROY, Upstart, Shiver Me Timbers 2020 Winner: PUZZLING WONDER ridden by Billy Cray and trained by Wayne Oakenfull Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Glen Innes Jockey Club #GlenInnes #GlenInnesRaces See more

11.01.2022 **************COUNTRY CUPS************** GOULBURN Located down in the Southern Tablelands of NSW is Goulburn a town known as the fine wool capital of the world and was also declared Australia’s first inland city in 1863. Goulburn was bypassed in 1992 with many people raising concerns about the town’s economy but it is much more than a tourist stopover and is a major service centre for the surrounding pastoral land and houses a number of important governmen...Continue reading

11.01.2022 CESSNOCK Cessnock is the largest town within Australia’s oldest wine region the Hunter Valley, it was once known as ‘The Coalfields’ due to its mining history but now it provides a gateway to the vineyards. There is numerous things to do throughout the town and only a 2 hours drive from Sydney is the perfect getaway from your busy life. You can explore the surrounding Hunter Valley’s wineries, relax at the locals pubs and quaint restaurants including the a...Continue reading

11.01.2022 RUN TO THE ROSE Tomorrow the racing heads back Rosehill for the Group 2 Run To The Rose which is the main lead up race to the Group 1 Golden Rose on the 26th of September. There is also another pair of Group 2 races for the older horses in the Theo Marks and Sheraco Stakes but it is 3YO Listed race the Dulcify Stakes which kicks off the black type racing at 2:40pm. The Run To The Rose is the first of the Group 2 races and while it only features 7 runners it is a h...Continue reading

10.01.2022 **************NSW COUNTRY CUPS************** MOREE Stationed on the plains of northern NSW and lying beside the Mehi River lies the country town of Moree. A place of relaxation and rejuvenation due to it being above the largest artesian basin in the world, the Great Artesian Basin and if you visit Moree you can discover the therapeutic benefits of the mineral rich waters which are naturally heated to 41 degrees at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. Also ha...s an outstanding collection of Art Deco buildings which line the town centre and is best explored via the guided Moree Heritage and Art Deco Walk, or stop and explore the fine art at the Bank Art Museum. Plan your trip and you can experience the Moree Show in April or the delicious Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival in May. Moree was also one of the stops for the 1965 Charles Perkins’ Freedom Bus ride which bought discrimination against indigenous Australians to the forefront of rural and urban news. With the town producing local legend Mary Brand in which the park is named in her honour, first female Justice of the High Court Mary Gaudron, vulcanologist Tony Taylor, singer John Williamson and Olympians Cameron Hammond and Emma Moffatt. And tomorrow the townspeople will either head trackside, to the pubs or at home to watch their Cup Day take place. The feature 1,400m Moree Cup (40k) will jump at 5:00pm and sees a field of 13 to contest the Cup including Shane Edmonds’ #FreeBilly who is back for a 4th crack at glory with the 10YO’s best finish being last year when second (1.7L), good records at both the track (14:3-2-3) and distance (30:6-3-8). Defending the Cup will be Peter Sinclair who saddles up a duo of hopefuls in #Beacon racing back from the city after running in Highway company when back 7.6L and 7.4L and #MoreeDreaming who was a last start winner at Tamworth and has won 5 of 10 starts over the 1,400m. Another last start winner is Melissa Dennett’s #Ratler won well at Scone by 1.2L after racing 3 wide on a soft 5, third up (3:1-1-1) and built a great record at the distance (9:3-1-3). Cody Morgan’s #Pat’sNipper is coming in third up (3:2-0-0) after a disappointing run last start at Scone behind Ratler on the soft, gets back on a good track where all 5 wins have come on has drawn the widest but goes back and should fly home. I think the value is Campbell Roberts’ #Mysticism first up last start flew home late over the 1,200m so should appreciate the jump to 1,400m (12:2-3-0), draws 1 and looks a great each way chance. MYSTICISM, Ratler, Beacon 2019 Winner: UPSTART ridden by Brooke Stower and trained by Peter Sinclair - Photos courtesy of FaceBook page Moree Race Club See more

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05.01.2022 NEWCASTLE CUP There is a great couple of days coming up on the calendar with George Main Stakes Day taking place Saturday at Randwick but before that meeting on Friday we head to Newcastle for their crown jewel Newcastle Gold Cup Day. The Cup is run over 2,300m and garnered the reputation as one of the most renowned country cups as it always attracts top rated horses who have or had Group 1 races in their plans particularly the The Metropolitan which the winner gets a...Continue reading

04.01.2022 ROYAL RANDWICK The racing heads back to Royal Randwick this weekend for Chelmsford Stakes Day with a trio of Group 2 races headlining the card and numerous Spring container stepping out and we should be treated to a fantastic day of racing and hopefully a good track pending possible rain today. There is also a gem of a Group 3 race early in the day, the Concorde Stakes featuring two of the 3 confirmed Everest runners beginning their campaigns here in Nature Strip and ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 ROYAL RANDWICK Last week at Rosehill we saw the major lead up to the Golden Rose take place in the Run To The Rose, and it was Queensland raider Rothfire making a booming start to his 3YO season with a 1.5L romp of the field. It wasn’t a great day for the favourites as only the impressive Mo’unga saluted the judge for leading trainer Chris Waller as he warms to a big Spring Carnival managing the three winners with Desert Path in the opening event and the consistent Ha...Continue reading

04.01.2022 THANKYOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT I’ve tried to blog about 2020 for about 5 hours and to be honest I’ve got writer’s block as I try to sift through the challenges t...hat the racing industry faced. The team at Over The Line Racing wishes everyone a happy new year and we can’t wait to see how the next 12 months pans out for everyone. r s Pictured: New Years Eve 2019 at The Entertainment Grounds where severe heat caused the meeting to be abandoned after Race 2 . The sky was filled with smoke and ash and we were screaming for mercy as those with respiratory conditions/elderly/sick were urged to stay indoors and wear masks when outside. This year the same meeting was abandoned due to the rain and those with respiratory conditions/elderly/sick are being urged to do the same .

04.01.2022 BATHURST Situated on the Central Tablelands a 2 hour drive west of Penrith is the oldest inland settlement in Australia, Bathurst. It was founded on the banks of the Macquarie River and was once referred to as ‘Gold Country’ when gold was first discovered there during the gold rush in the 1850s. But today the city is the vibrant regional centre for the region and thrives on agricultural and tourism especially during the famous Bathurst 1000, Bathurst 12 Hour races a...Continue reading