Archive for October, 2014
Melbourne Spring Odds: The Preferment Of Punters
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfHe might not yet have a win on his CV, but Preferment is proving a popular choice for punters looking over the Racing odds for the VRC Derby, and they seem to be liking what they’re seeing – Preferment is getting some serious backing in the run-up to VRC Derby Day, and he could well be Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup Odds: Down To Forty
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfWe’re starting to get excited about the 2014 Melbourne Cup. It was inevitable really, and it shouldn’t be a surprise, we suppose, because it happens at about this time every year, but the reduction of the field to forty has kept us checking those Racing odds regularly, and busily keeping an eye out for all the breaking news to bring it to you in these pages.
With Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Spring Odds: Moonovermanhattan For The Derby
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfIt’s no real surprise after a good win in the fantastically-named Dilmah Exceptional Teas Vase that Moonovermanhattan’s connections will be looking to see how he goes in a bigger race in search of a bigger prize, and, as you can see from the Racing odds we’ve got for you if you follow the link, it’s very likely that he’ll get his chance to shine in the VRC Derby on November 1st.
If Moonovermanhattan can Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Harness Racing Odds: Two Back-To-Back Winners?
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfWith both Maryborough Pacers’ and Trotters’ Cups coming around again this weekend, it’s perfectly natural to be looking back at last year’s results when you’re casting your eye over the Racing odds in preparation for the race. And you’ll notice pretty quickly that the horses who took those two races in 2013 are in the hunt this year, and both looking to bask in the glow of back-to-back glory.
Read more »Melbourne Spring Odds: Cup Hopefuls Target Lexus Stakes
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfThere are an incredible 15 horses looking to buy themselves a ticket to the 2014 Melbourne Cup when they line up in the Lexus Stakes at the weekend, and that alone would make it well worth looking at when you’re sizing up the Racing odds as we go through the Melbourne Spring this year, and as the biggest race of the calendar creeps closer.
So there will be Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Melbourne Cup Odds: Williams Picks Cavalryman
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfWe’re getting close enough now to the 2014 Melbourne Cup for most people you meet to be ready to give you their tips and predictions, and whilst you’re much more likely to put most of those generous tips out of your mind when you’re looking over those Racing odds for The Race That Stops A Nation, the wisdom of some pundits is always going to carry more weight than others. And there’s always the inside track from the folks who are going to be closest to the race itself – or even riding in it, like Craig Williams, who is tipping his ride Cavalryman to have a big say in the Cup…
Speaking to the press after a first hit-out on board the veteran English stayer, Williams was Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Harness Racing Odds: Mount Eden Mares Set To Sparkle
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfThe Mount Eden Sprint on Friday night is set to be a cracker, with a field full of exciting talent vying for the win, and it’s most likely to be the mares in the field who provide the real sizzle – so make sure you’ve got all the up-to-the-minute Racing odds for a contest that could be incredibly exciting, and incredibly close, too!
Most of the attention will likely be on Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »VRC Derby Odds: Hampton Court Favourite
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfGai Waterhouse might not have a horse in the 2014 Melbourne Cup on November 4th, but she’s got a busy day ahead this weekend when VRC Derby Day comes around – a little glance over the Racing odds for the VRC Derby itself will show you that it’s her Hampton Court who’s the short-priced favourite to win it, and to claim a little bit of silverware that will no doubt soften the disappointment of The Offer’s withdrawal from The Race That Stops A Nation.
At odds of just $2.70, Hampton Court is Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Racing Odds: No Melbourne Cup For Silent Achiever
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfClassy kiwi mare Silent Achiever won’t feature in the 2014 edition of the Melbourne Cup, and you won’t see her name in the Racing odds at the end of that link: trainer Roger James this week ruled her out of a bid for the big race.
It sounds like it was a tough decision to make, and it will be a tough pill to swallow both for Silent Achiever’s connections and for James himself – not to mention all the punters who had their eye on Silent Achiever – but we get the impression from James’ statement to the press that Read the rest of this entry »
Read more »Harness Racing Odds: Webster Targets Second Kilmore Win
October 30th, 2014 by Pom de TurfIn his bid to claim a second Kilmore Pacing Cup win and collect another fine-looking trophy, trainer Geoff Webster will be looking to a pair of prospects who are featuring strongly in the Racing odds for Sunday’s contest: Flaming Flutter and Cut For An Ace.
Flaming Flutter is probably the safer bet of the two, but only because Read the rest of this entry »
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