Savvy eachway punters landed a handy blow in the TAB Live Vision Handicap (2000 metres) when High Opinion proved too strong at the finish. The gelding had been $14 in the morning and constant support throughout the day saw it come into $8 at the jump. Jason Collett pulled the eight-year-old out four and five-wide on the home turn and the Kris Lees runner did the rest, powering to the line to beat the well supported New Arrangement ($3.70-$4.60) which was one of the best backed runners in the race. Loveseat ($4.80), which held the most money, was a distant third. Of the others, Canasta ($5.50) drifted late after being $4.80 in the morning while Lord Gododdin ($17-$7) was a significant firm. … [Read more...] about Randwick races: Apprentice Louise Day lands dream double
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Rubber ducks race for glory
According to Qujiang Marathon Cultural and Sports Development Co, the event organizer, the rubber duck marathon came about because the outbreak of COVID-19 had halted national sports games, including the regular Xi'an International Marathon, which had been held annually since 2017. … [Read more...] about Rubber ducks race for glory
Peter V’landys rules out NRL and The Everest double-header in October
“I’m confident with racing and rugby league in Sydney, we’ll come to an arrangement because rugby league shouldn’t be on when the Everest is on and the Everest shouldn’t be on when the rugby league is on. Commonsense will prevail and we’ll work together and make sure we support each other and don’t compete against each other.” … [Read more...] about Peter V’landys rules out NRL and The Everest double-header in October
Craig Newitt forced to abandon Tasmania but the winners keep coming for the veteran jockey
Racing on the speed throughout under Ben Melham, the Matt Laurie runner hit the front inside the final stages and then held off the fast-finishing Spirit Of Aquada ($18) to get the verdict. Pinyin ($13-$9.50) ran right up to the support for her and wound up third narrowly in front of the popular Ruban Bleu ($$8.50-$6.50). … [Read more...] about Craig Newitt forced to abandon Tasmania but the winners keep coming for the veteran jockey
Equestrian Fouaad Mirza has given up on social media prior to Olympics, calls it ‘small sacrifice with big returns’
Total prize money: $16 million (in 2018)When it started in 2017, the Floridabased Pegasus World Cup was the richest race on the planet, offering a purse of $12 million. A year later, this rose to $16 million, before dropping down to $9 million in 2019, and just carrying a $3 million purse this time.It derives its name from the mythical Greek horse, a statue of which stands at the venue at Florida’s Gulfstream Park. … [Read more...] about Equestrian Fouaad Mirza has given up on social media prior to Olympics, calls it ‘small sacrifice with big returns’
