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2015 Group 2 Launceston Cup semi-final tips & betting preview
By Bradley Bugeja THREE semi-finals of the Group 2 Launceston Cup will be run and won on Monday night with first and second plus the two fastest thirds progressing through to the following week’s $40,000-to-the-winner final on February 16. Race ... Read More »
2015 Group 2 Shepparton Cup final tips & betting preview
By Damien Oborne THE 2015 Shepparton Gold Cup will give some of the best chasers in the land a chance to add $45,000 and a Group 2 title to the trophy cabinet. An amazing spread of established group performers and ... Read More »
Fernando Bale lands Group 1 National Derby for Andrea Dailly
By Dimity Maher THE 2015 Group 1 National Derby trophy is heading to Victoria, after favourite Fernando Bale took advantage of some good fortune at the first turn, racing away in a time of 29.87. Jason Magri’s Bad Boy Sniper ... Read More »
2015 Group 1 Perth Cup final tips & betting preview
By Katherine Ernst A SENSATIONAL night of racing is set to take place at Cannington on Saturday with the running of two Group 1’s: the Perth Cup (530m) and the Galaxy (715m). The Perth Cup has attracted a quality lineup ... Read More »
Hunt greyhound returns positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine
By Katherine Ernst ANOTHER high-profile trainer may be in hot water with stewards: one of Jenny Hunt’s greyhounds has returned a positive swab to the permanently banned prohibited substances amphetamine, methamphetamine and its metabolites. The greyhound in question, Jubilea Bale, ... Read More »
2015 Group 1 National Futurity tips & betting preview
By Katherine Ernst THE 2015 Group 1 National Futurity will feature eight sensational females in a sub-30-second battle for the $75,000 winner’s cheque on Saturday night. Last year’s race went to long shot Rue De Kahn for Dean Swain, who ... Read More »
General Jeff’s commanding Derby victory
By Duncan Stearn IT remains one of the most devastating come-from-behind victories ever witnessed in a major age classic on Australian tracks. When General Jeff not only overcame the handicap of box six, but also a tardy start, to take ... Read More »
Greyhound tips & betting preview February 6 2015
By Bradley Bugeja WITH a massive night of racing at Wentworth Park tomorrow, we are getting into the mood with our great selections tonight also from the Harbour City. Best Value: Race 3: Bundy Bear All up Race 2: Megan ... Read More »
2015 Group 1 National Derby final tips & betting preview
By Dimity Maher AFTER a gruelling three-week series, Wentworth Park will host an epic conclusion to the Group One National Derby final tomorrow night. Last month 48 greyhounds stepped onto the metropolitan circuit, hoping to book a place in this ... Read More »
This week in racing history
By Duncan Stearn FEBRUARY 5 Beau Palomino won the 1972 Hobart Thousand, the last to be run over 540 yards (494 metres) before the distance was changed to 500 metres. Arvo’s Junior won the 2004 Roy Maidment Memorial, run over ... Read More »