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THE FORECAST: DERBY DAY DELIGHT Did you know the Derby – talking collectively here of the 20-odd races of that name run everywhere from Flemington to Bangalore and Budapest – earned it’s name after a coin toss? The Earl Of Derby and the Sir Charles Bunbury were both mad for a punt. (Unofficial) history suggests… Continue reading THE FORECAST: Derby Day

Weekend Wrap G1 Review Cox Plate Moonee Valley Race 9 – won by Via Sistina Date: 28/10/24 Race Overview – Very strong early tempo but they still ran home well. This race has rated through the roof. Smashed the track record. Horse Summary: Spring Champion Stakes Randwick Race 7 – won by El Castello. Date:… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Cox Plate – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: COX PLATE MEMORIES For true racing fans, the Cox Plate is a real “where were you when” sort of race. the Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation, the race that changes lives, the race where winners become household names – if only for a week. But the Cox Plate is… Continue reading THE FORECAST: Cox Plate Memories

Weekend Wrap G1 Review Caulfield Cup Caulfield Race 9 – won by Duke De Sessa. Date: 21/10/24 Race Overview – Strong enough tempo. They got rolling early which found out a lot of horses. Massive margin to 3rd. Horse Summary: The Everest Randwick Race 7 – won by Bella Nipotina. Date: 21/10/24 Race Overview –… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Everest and Caulfield Cup – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: EVEREST DREAMING Did you know that on average 4.5 people die trying to climb Everest each year? Eight have already died this year trying to make it to the top of the world’s biggest mountain. Seems a bit of a risk for what are essentially bragging rights if you make it to the… Continue reading THE FORECAST: Everest Dreaming

Weekend Wrap G1 Review Might And Power Stakes Caulfield Race 7 – won by Deny Knowledge Date: 14/10/24 Race Overview – They went at a good clip early, an obvious tactic to beat Mr Brightside who has shown vulnerabilities with that race shape particularly at 2000m. Horse Summary: Caufield Guineas Caulfield Race 8 – won… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Deny Knowledge – Ben Clifton

THE FORECAST: GUINEAS DAY BABY The phrase “stallion making race” is thrown around a bit in racing circles, it seems that every Group 1 race has the power to turn a run of the mill young horse into Mr Golden Balls. Everyone with a two-bit share in a colt wants to win a stallion making… Continue reading THE FORECAST: Guineas Day Baby!

Weekend Wrap G1 Review Turnbull Stakes Flemington Race 8 – won by Via Sistina. Date: 07/10/24 Race Overview – Decent early tempo with Duke De Sessa and Eliyass taking up the early speed. Late sections were ok, not great, but they were entitled to get tired in the testing conditions. Horse to Follow: Flight Stakes… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Via Sistina – Ben Clifton