Archive for September, 2009
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Oaks Day is Fashion Day at Flemington
The Fashionable Crown Oaks Day (used to be the VRC Oaks before all things Melbourne became Crown focused) is a wonderful event for the ladies. It’s always on the 3rd day of the Melbourne Cup.
The tradition of Oaks Day as Ladies’ Day goes back to 1885! Now it is a big fashion date on the Melbourne calendar with millions spent ea
Samantha Miss Crown Oaks Winner 2008
ch year on the event. But the real horsebetting punters will agree that Samantha Miss looks a fashion icon as she rolled down the straight at Flemington to win the Oaks in 2008. More upto date Oaks horsebetting odds at www.sportbets.com.au
Tags: Flemington races, Melbourne Cup Carnival, Oaks Day, Samantha Miss, Spring Carnival Fashion
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Jean Shrimpton - Derby Day Scandal 1965
Being born and schooled in Melbourne, it’s steeped in tradition to the point where it gets under your skin. So when I heard about the “Miniskirt affair ” at the 1965 Derby Day I did laugh!
British model Jean Shrimpton, caused a scandal on Derby Day
Jennifer Hawkins Derby Day 2006
bywearing a white miniskirt with a hemline four inches above the knee. So this became known as the “Miniskirt Affair” and inspired young women around the country to take up the new fashion. Although Jennifer Hawkins was probably not born yet, its great to see the tradition of Derby Day upheld by famous Australian models.
For a tribute to Jean Shrimpton, view her video clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewLqC9Hi1fM
Tags: Derby Day, Jean Shrimpton, Jennifer Hawkins, Miniskirt Affair, Victoria Derby Day
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Geelong Premiership Winners in 2009
It’s been a great week for the Cats supporters in Geelong after Saturday’s Premiership win against St.Kilda in the 2009 AFL Premiership. The biggest single bet placed for Geelong was written in the newspapers at $177,000 compared to $10,000 for St Kilda. Not surprising for the Melbournian punters sure love their footy.
Media Puzzle won Geelong Cup in 2002 and Melbourne Cup 2002
The Geelong Cup is run over 2400 metres and is considered a great proxy for horses going into the Melbourne Cup. Media Puzzle won the Geelong Cup in 2002 with Damien Oliver on board and went on to win the Melbourne Cup in the same year.
Who can forget Damien raising his hand to the sky in salute of his brother who died tragically from a race fall in Perth in the same year.
Tags: Geelong Cup odds, Geelong premiership, Media Puzzle, Melbourne Cup
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Rose of Kingston 1981
Named after Rose of Kingston, winner of seven group races, the Rose of Kingston Stakes is held at Flemington. Not to be confused with the Rose of Kingston Handicap at Warwick Farm, the Flemington Race held on Turnbull Stakes Day is for 4 year old mares over 1400 metres. Rose of Kingston won including the 1981 Champagne Stakes, VRC Oaks and the AJC Derby.
Tags: Champagne Stakes, Flemington race odds, Rose of Kingston, Turnbull Stakes Day
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse
Turnbull Stakes Day is always a wonderful day at Flemington as not only the fillies who run down the famous straight come out to please the crowd. Turnbull Stakes is a favourite day for both the ladies fashion and the horses.
Horsebetting Tips for the Turnbull Stakes
Flemington’s 1200 metre straight allows horses to come from behind to win. So be sure to check for horses who are strong finishes in the last 2-3 furlongs (400 to 600 metres) and get the latest racing odds at www.sportbets.com.au
Tags: Flemington Straight, Straight Six, Turnbull Stakes
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Yalumba Stakes 2009
Many horses who run in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse use it as a preparation for the Yalumba Stakes – run 3 weeks later. Those horses who don’t perform in the Underwood Stakes often go to the Toorak Handicap.
If you’re looking for a Yalumba Stakes horsebetting tip, remember that Whobegotyou lost narrowly to Heart Of Dreams who is on track for the Cox Plate.
HorseBetting Tip for Yalumba Stakes
Remember the Yalumba is run over 2,000 metres and those horses who won’t run in the Cox Plate often run well here 
Tags: Cox Plate, Toorak Handicap, Underwood Stakes, Whobegotyou, Yalumba Stakes
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Turffontein wins Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes
The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes was won this year by Turffontein, trained by Anthony Cummings and ridded by Glen Boss. Turffontein won by three-quarters of a length from Stickpin ($41) and favourite Raffaello ($5.00). The second favourite Gold Salute reared up in the barriers and got his leg caught while in the gate next door Estee, trained by Lee Freedman, did not get a clean start. Stewards ruled both gallopers non-runners. Orange County won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes in 2008 and Bon Hoffa in 2007. The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is always a great lead up to the Toorak Handicap.
For those who don’t know Turffontein Racecourse is a race track in South Africa and host to the Group One South African Derby and November’s Summer Cup.
Tags: horsebetting odds, Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, Toorak Handicap
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Monday, September 28th, 2009
Mr Clangtastic set for Caulfield Cup
“They’re all in and set for the running of the 2009 Caulfield Cup“…. you can almost here it in your head. The silent crowds waiting for the roar. One horse making a lot of noise in the tips and betting odds for Caulfiled Cup is Mr Clangtastic who has now won five wins straight!
With the Caulfield Cup- Melbourne Cup Double Bet being one of the best Spring Carnival multi-bets you can ever make.
With the weather being pretty dry in Melbourne in October in recent years, the track should be good to fast and horses like Mr Clangtastic will be well in favour with the horsebetting punters.
Tags: Caulfield Cup Melbourne Cup Doubles, Mr Clangtastic
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Futurity Stakes is part of the Asian Mile Grand Slam
When Niconero took out the lion’s share of Futurity Stakes race prizemoney of $702,000 earlier this month, I was thinking that this is one of the best weight for age thoroughbred horses I’ve ever seen. No wonder it’s the first leg of the Asian Mile Challenge.
So if you didn’t know, the Asian Mile Challenge now consists of four Grade 1/Group 1 horseraces:
- Futurity Stakes in Melbourne at Caulfield Racecourse.
- Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai, UAE
- Champions Mile at Sha Tin Racecourse, Hong Kong
- Yasuda Kinen at Tokyo Racecourse
We’ll be watching closey how Niconero fairs in this wonderful ‘grand slam’ of horse racing! You’ll find plenty of multibet options for horseracing at Sportbets.com.au.
Tags: Asian Mile Challenge, Champions Mile, Dubai Duty Free Stakes, Futurity Stakes, Yasuda Kinen
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Arrowfield Stud Flight Stakes
Check out the latest race gossip for Femina Fashion – who is tipped to run very well in the 2009 Flight Stakes at Randwick. Last year, we watched in awe as Samantha Miss won the 2008 Crown Oaks and now the attention is on whether Samantha Miss can win easily at Royal Randwick.
Samantha Miss won very nicely this year in the Champagne Stakes earlier this year and won handsomely in the Silver Shadow Stakes, Furious Stakes and Tea Rose Stakes.
HorseBetting Tips for 2009 Flight Stakes
Whilst the money will go to Samantha Miss who will be short priced in the Group One $400,000 Arrowfield Stud Flight Stakes (1600m), we aren’t quite sure. She is up in class and with so many wins this year, the odds of horseracing are stacked against her. That’s just racing my friends
Tags: Arrowfield Stud, Femina Fashion, Flight Stakes, Samantha Miss
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