Weekend Wrap There were a few promising horses running over the weekend. Some enhanced their reputation whilst others had their bubble burst. Star Performer of the week Flemington Race 2 – won by Berkshire Breeze Date: 06/07/24 Race Overview – They went out at a strong tempo but came home well for the… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton
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THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME
THE FORECAST: PHAAAAAAR OUT Way back when I was in Year 11, I knew a girl named Nicole who was someone connected to a horse called Pharein. I can’t exactly remember how Nicole was connected to Pharein, might have been through her boyfriend’s family or something like that, but I do remember that… Continue reading THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME
THE PUNTING MONOLOGUE – Flemington, a Future Star and Ballarat Friday Fill Up…
Benny and Sunny are back for another cracking episode of The Punting Monologue.
MOCCA’S MAIL: Punting Companion – Sandown July 4
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THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton
Weekend Wrap There was a proven G1 star in action on the weekend and plenty of promising young horses to showcase. Group 1 Racing – Tatts Tiara Eagle Farm Race 8 – Won by Bella Nipotina Date: 29/06/24 Race Overview – As you would expect in a Group 1 they went out at a… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton
THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME
THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME I’m a fan of Jane Bunn. It’s an art to deliver relatively banal – yet important – content with just the right intonation that keeps the viewer hooked, absorbed and intrigued, but without eliciting any emotion at all other than a want to hang on and endure for a… Continue reading THE FORECAST: THE GUESSING GAME
THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton
The Weekend Wrap There was no Group 1 racing over the weekend but lets have a look back at some of the best performances. Morphettville Race 2 – Won by Riche D’Amour. Date: 22/06/24 Race Overview – They went out quick in this race but, more importantly, they also came home quick. Well inside standard with… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP – Ben Clifton
THE FORECAST: BEWARE THE KIWI
THE FORECAST: BEWARE THE KIWI Kiwi maestro Tony Pike is a trainer that knows a bit about a good horse, he knows when to bring them to Australia too. Remember The Bostonian who went on a rampage through the Queensland carnival a few years back? He landed the Doomben 10,000 and the Kingsford Smith, while… Continue reading THE FORECAST: BEWARE THE KIWI
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Stradbroke Handicap
The Weekend Wrap by Ben Clifton. Group 1 Racing: Stradbroke Handicap Eagle Farm Race 8 – Won by Stefi Magnetica Tempo: Solid Early tempo. Race Overview: They went out quick in this race but were still able to run good late sectionals. Margins from 3rd to 4th so looks like form should hold up out… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP: Stradbroke Handicap
THE FORECAST: BIG FIELD BIG FUN
Is there a better racing spectacle in Australia than a big field handicap? Let’s run through the big ones, the Newmarket, the Doncaster, the Epsom, the Toorak, the Rupert Clarke, and of course the Stradbroke. I’m a fair dinkum pig for a big handicap race, crazy things happen in these races and I’m there for… Continue reading THE FORECAST: BIG FIELD BIG FUN
MOCCA’S MAIL: Punting Companion – Sandown June 13
Your Punting Companion is here for Sandown June 13. Subscribe to the BEST Free Greyhound Punting Service here: MOCCA’S MINT MAIL – Free WhatsApp Group MOCCA’S MAIL PODCAST: TONIGHT’S SET:
THE WEEKEND WRAP: Queensland Oaks
The Weekend Wrap by Ben Clifton. Group 1 Racing: Queensland Oaks Eagle Farm Race 8 – Won by Socks Nation Tempo: Strong enough tempo. Race Overview: Absolute junk. The tempo was put on and the race was set up for a good staying type to come over the on-pacers. None of them could make an… Continue reading THE WEEKEND WRAP: Queensland Oaks
