Horse Racing

Wednesday’s Eagle Farm meeting gives punters an eight-race card to work through, with conditions looking ideal for a competitive day of racing. The track is rated a Soft 5, and with fine weather forecast in the lead-up, it looks likely to remain in that range by race day.  The key factor is the rail, which is out a massive 10.5m. That set-up should give on-pace runners every chance, particularly those who can land in the first few pairs and control their races.   With that in mind, let’s get into the Eagle Farm preview and try to find a few winners.  Race 1 – GALLOPERS SPORTS CLUB…

Bust out the umbrellas, because we’re in for another wet Wednesday at Sandown this week. The track is rated a Heavy 9 as of Tuesday’s writing, with the rail out six metres. Showers are easing come race day, but we’ve got you covered ahead of another wide-open, eight-race program in Melbourne. Race 1 – Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap (1200 METRES)  No. 5 Avengers Very open race to begin with a good chunk of the field on debut.   AVENGERS (5) is making his second start for Clayton Douglas after debuting for fourth down in Sydney back in February. The third place-getter from that race has gone…

Nine races at Caulfield on Saturday are headlined by the time-honoured Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes. Boasting an honour roll that is rich with Group 1 winners, the Sir John Monash Stakes has once again drawn a classy and open field of sprinters, as stables and connections continue to gear up for the forthcoming Spring Carnival. Check out my complete Caulfield best bets, including my 2026 Sir John Monash Stakes tips below! Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap (1100m) No. 2 Angels Fury ANGELS FURY takes winning form and improvement into the first on Sir John Monash Stakes Day. She finished at…