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2011 Laurels Classic – box draw and preview

2011 Laurels Classic – box draw and preview

The Graeme Bate-trained Irma Bale is likely favourite for the Group 2 $72,500 Macro Meats Laurels Classic (515m) on Thursday night after running the quickest heat time in 29.44 sec. Irma Bale, a member of the all-conquering Bartrim Bale-Amelia Bale…

2011 Laurels Classic semi-finals, summary and tips

2011 Laurels Classic semi-finals, summary and tips

Four semi-finals of the 2011 Laurels Classic (515m) at Sandown Park will be conducted tonight with open betting races being the main theme. The four winners and runner up finishers will make up next week final field with the fastest…

Big Dog Challenge, preview, comment, ratings and tips

Big Dog Challenge, preview, comment, ratings and tips

It’s rare when a box draw goes the way of all main chances but that is the case in tonight’s 2011 Big Dog Challenge (600m) at Albion Park (600m). A classy field has gathered after two 2011 Big Dog Challenge…

Befitting out of Big Dog Challenge

Befitting out of Big Dog Challenge

Outstanding Queensland galloper Befitting is a scratching from tonight’s heats of the Big Dog Challenge (600m) at Albion Park. Trainer Barry Dull said the Fernvale flyer had come down with the scours overnight. “There was no way I was going to risk her,” Dull said…

Up and Away 2011 Ballarat Cup winner

Up and Away 2011 Ballarat Cup winner

Composure on top of ability was needed to win the 2011 Ballarat Cup (450m) when a blackout delayed the final last night. A local power shortage saw finalists go back to their kennel after already parading. It mattered little to…