Punt Drunk: All rise for James McDonald
How good is spring racing? James McDonald took the you know what at Caulfield on Saturday, whilst Randwick Stewards are in the firing line as...
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Wyong best bets, odds & quaddie picks | April 14, 2022
HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race provincial meeting at Wyong Race Club on Thursday afternoon.
Foujita San shows Group potential with maiden romp
Jye McNeil said Foujita San gave him a "really nice feel" after a dominant 5.75-length at Sandown on Wednesday. The two-year-old colt by Maurice could...
Sebonack dominates the Chairman’s Stakes
Having absolutely smashed his rivals in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes, the Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes-trained Sebonack is now the second-elect in Blue Diamond...
Yearning firms in VRC Oaks market after Thousand Guineas wins
There was plenty of talk in the build-up to Wednesday’s Thousand Guineas at Caulfield as to whether Sydney form was better than Melbourne form, but...
Punt Drunk : FU Monday mornings edition
Good morning punters, boy where did that weekend ago?! Didn’t it feel like Friday was just smacking us in the face and now our 5am...
Punt Drunk: It’s Wayne’s world and we’re just living in it
Punt Drunk takes a glance at some of the major stories in horse racing today, including Wayne Hawkes' scathing assessment of Kerrin McEvoy's ride on...
Punt Drunk: Marquand returning to Sydney, Hawkes sounds off again
Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the top stories doing the rounds at the moment, including the talk of Vow And Declare defying...
Punt Drunk: The Harrovian in the mix for All Star Mile
Punt Drunk takes a look at today's top stories in racing, including the latest on The Harrovian's chances of running in the All Star Mile...
Doubtland Impressive In Danehill Victory
Wayne Hawkes has a huge opinion of Doubtland but even he was worried about his position in the run in the Danehill Stakes before he...
Zebrowski brightens Windsor Park bubble
A stirring performance from promising three-year-old Zebrowski in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m), at just his sixth career start, has lifted the spirits of...
Prince Of Caviar second in Bendigo return
Black Caviar's son Prince Of Caviar has finished second as a short-priced favourite in his first start for more than a year at Bendigo.
Assertive Approach rebounds at The Valley
After having his colours lowered as an odds-on favourite at Flemington, Assertive Approach has made amends with an all-the-way win at The Valley.
Sesar favourite to win Group 3 Bletchingly
Group-winning colt Sesar is favourite for the weight-for-age Bletchingly Stakes after connections of Mystic Journey opted against accepting for the star filly.
Nothing set in stone for Brutal in spring
Doncaster Mile winner Brutal is in the early stages of preparing for his spring return with the stable yet to finalise a campaign for the...
Sesar wins at Randwick for new connections
Group Two winner Sesar has given new owners Aquis Farm an immediate return on its investment with victory in the Winter Dash at Randwick.
Berry big fan of boom youngster
A two-year-old who scored a breathtaking win on debut headlines a stellar book of Rosehill rides for in-form jockey Tommy Berry.
Sydney trial next step for Chautauqua
Chautauqua is scheduled to head back to Sydney ahead of another all-important barrier test in a trial at Rosehill.
Chautauqua’s barrier antics play out again
Champion sprinter Chautauqua has again refused to jump from the barriers, this time at Cranbourne.