The 2010 Perth Cup will take place on New Year's Day at Ascot racecourse in Perth. The Perth Cup is an open handicap race over 2400 metres. The 2009 Perth Cup was won by Guyno.

No	Horse	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	NEWPORT	Brad Rawiller	1	57.0
2	LARGO LAD	Steven Parnham	19	56.5
3	LORDS RANSOM	Alan Kennedy (a)	2	55.5
4	STAR ENCOUNTER	Brad Parnham	3	54.5
5	GONDORFF	Daniel Staeck	6	52.5
6	RIGHT FONG	Mark Pegus	17	52.5
7	FRIAR'S TOUCH	Shaun Meeres	12	52.0
8	GEYSER PEAK	Jason Brown	18	52.0
9	GREAT DESTINY	Shaun Mc Gruddy	15	52.0
10	HADABECLORKA	Clint Harvey	20	52.0
11	LAMBTON CASTLE	Jarrad Noske (a)	10	52.0
12	LE BON JEUNE	Paul King	14	52.0
13	MA CHIENNE	Peter Hall	13	52.0
14	MARKUS MAXIMUS	Luke Nolen	5	52.0
15	NEW SPICE	Peter Knuckey	4	52.0
16	SENTENZA	Shaun O'Donnell	16	52.0
17e	ALMOHAD	Jason Whiting	8	52.0
18e	TRUCKIN TOBIE		7	52.0
19e	ESROH		9	52.0
20e	NEIGE		11	52.0

For the latest market on the 2010 Perth Cup go to IASbet for better odds than the TAB.

The Standish Handicap is a 1200m open handicap that is held at Flemington racecourse in January each year on New Year's Day. King Hoaks won the 2009 Standish Handicap.

No	Horse	Jockey	Barr	Wgt
1	ROYAL IDA	Damien Oliver	2	57.0
2	KEANO	Steven Arnold	5	56.0
3	STILLME	Darren Gauci	4	56.0
4	ITSAMONTY	Danny Nikolic	3	55.5
5	LET LOUSHE	Ben Melham	11	54.5
6	BANGERANG QUIKPIC	Peter Mertens	9	54.5
7	BELTROIS	Glen Boss	6	54.5
8	JUGGLE THE BOOKS	Chris Symons	1	54.5
9	MINNESOTA SHARK	Craig Williams	10	54.5
10	MASTER OF DESIGN	Dwayne Dunn	8	54.5
11	JACKORELLI BOY	Craig Newitt	7	54.5

For the latest Standish Handicap market visit IASbet today.

January group races for 2010 Australian racing

Fri, 1 Jan - G2 Perth Cup Ascot 2400m - Open
Fri, 1 Jan - G3 Standish Handicap Caulfield 1200m - Open
Fri, 22 Jan - G2 Australia Stakes Moonee Valley 1200m - Open
Sat, 30 Jan - G1 Lightning Stakes Flemington 1000m - Open
Sat, 30 Jan - G3 CS Hayes Stakes Flemington 1200m - 3yoC&G
Sat, 30 Jan - G3 Vanity Stakes Flemington 1200m - 3yoF
Sat, 30 Jan - G3 Tasmanian Derby Hobart 2200m - 3yo

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Good punting!

Female Punter

The Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes is the feature race in the harbour city next Saturday September 5th when it will be held at Randwick race track. Worth over $150,000 it is a 1600m race which was win in 2008 by Gallant Tess from Triple Honour with Kishkat third.

Some other good races are on the Randwick program;

• Group 2 Furious Stakes 1400m
  
• Group 3 Tramway Quality Handicap 1400m
  
• Listed Ming Dynasty Quality Hcp 1400m

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Best of luck everyone!

Female Punter

The Group 2 Makybe Diva Stakes takes place at the picturesque Flemington race track this Saturday September 5th in melbourne. It is a $500,000 event raced over 1600 metres and brings together some very good horses on their way to the big spring races ahead.

In 2008 the Makybe Diva Stakes was won by Weekend Hussler who scored from Zarita with Littorio third in the race.

Horse Racing Info will have an in-depth review for this race later in the week and if you want to get the best prices for your bet then make sure you have a Betfair account.

Other good races on the Flemington program include the following;

• Gr 2 Danehill Stakes 1200m
• Gr 2 Lets Elope Stakes 1400m
• Gr 3 Bobbie Lewis Quality1200m

Spring racing is really hotting up and Makybe Diva Stakes day is a great day's racing.

Best wishes,

Female Punter

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The million dollar Group 1 Golden Rose for three-year-olds will be run this Saturday at Rosehill racecourse. The race is now worth $1,000,000 in prizemoney and race at set weights with with apprentices unable to claim.

The 2008 Golden Rose was won by Duporth from Stripper with Desuetude third.

2009 Golden Rose field and early IASbet market

No	Horse	Barrier	Weight	IASbet
1	Phelan Ready	12	55.5	$7.50
2	Denman	4	55.5	$2.50
3	Trusting	11	55.5	$5.50
4	Shellscrape	8	55.5	$12.00
5	Bombay Sling	6	55.5	$31.00
6	Hus Der Lieften	13	55.5	$17.00
7	Stryker	2	55.5	$17.00
8	Viking Legend	1	55.5	$31.00
9	The Mikado	5	55.5	$26.00
10	King Sabeel (Nz)	7	55.5	$61.00
11	Porsched	15	55.5	$26.00
12	Headway	14	53.5	$9.00
13	Magic Model	3	53.5	$101.00
14	Military Gal	9	53.5	$61.00
15	Sweepstaking	10	53.5	$126.00

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The Group 3 Concorde Stakes takes place on the same day along with the listed Premier's Cup and Sheraco Stakes.

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Caulfield will play host to the much anticipated Group 2 Memsie Stakes over 1400 metres next Saturday in Melbourne. The race is run at weight for age and has prizemoney of $120,000 with apprentices unable to claim.

Star galloper Weekend Hussler won the 2008 Memsie Stakes when he was too strong for Maldivian and Pompeii Ruler.

2009 Memsie Stakes field and IASbet fixed priced odds

No	Horse	Barrier	Weight	IASbet
1	Efficient	3	59.0	$61.00
2	Viewed	9	59.0	$31.00
3	El Segundo	7	59.0	$5.00
4	Fiumicino	10	59.0	$251.00
5	Valedictum	12	59.0	$51.00
6	Orange County	2	59.0	$7.00
7	Sea Battle	1	59.0	$13.00
8	Baughurst	8	59.0	$101.00
9	Whobegotyou	11	58.5	$5.00
10	Von Costa De Hero	5	58.5	$8.50
11	Mic Mac	4	58.5	$2.60
12	Zarita	6	57.0	$26.00

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One of Australia's best racing bookmakers IASbet has set the following prices.

1 Mr Baritone $15.00
2 Let Go Thommo $13.00
3 Orange County $5.50
4 Stickpin $19.00
5 Mind Your Head $17.00
6 I Am Invincible $2.80
7 Ready When You Are $121.00
8 Maxisun $11.00
9 Bel Mer $3.20

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Caulfield - Saturday August 1
Gr 3 Bletchingly Stakes 1200m WFA

Caulfield - Saturday August 15
Gr 2 Liston Stakes 1400m WFA

Caulfield - Saturday August 29
Gr 2 Memsie Stakes 1400m WFA
Gr 3 McNeil Stakes 1200m 3yo SW & Pen

Flemington - Saturday September 5
Gr 2 Makybe Diva Stakes 1600m WFA
Gr 3 Danehill Stakes 1200m 3yo SW & Pen
Gr 3 Bobbie Lewis Quality 1200m Quality
Gr 3 Let's Elope Stakes 1400m Mares SW+Pen

Moonee Valley - Saturday September 12
Gr 2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes 1600m WFA
Gr 2 Stock Stakes 1600m 4yo+ Mares WFA
Gr 3 McEwen Trophy 1000m WFA


Caulfield - Saturday September 19
Gr 1 Underwood Stakes 1800m WFA
Gr 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 1400m Open Hcp
Gr 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude 1400m 3yo C&G SW-Pen
Gr 3 Thousand Guineas Prelude 1400m 3yoF SW & Pen
Gr 3 How Now Stakes 1200m Mares SW & Pen

Moonee Valley - Friday Night September 25
Gr 1 Manikato Stakes 1200m WFA
Gr 2 Stutt Stakes 1600m 3yo Open SW
Gr 3 Champagne Stakes 1200m 3yoF SW

Flemington - Saturday October 3
Gr 1 Turnbull Stakes 2000m 4yo&up SW & Pen
Gr 2 Edward Manifold Stakes 1600m 3yoF SW
Gr 2 Gilgai Stakes 1200m 3yo&up SW & Pen
Gr 2 Rose of Kingston Stakes 1400m Mares SW & Pen

Caulfield - Saturday October 10
Gr 1 Caulfield Guineas 1600m 3yo Open SW
Gr 1 Toorak Handicap 1600m Open Hcp
Gr 1 Yalumba Stakes 2000m WFA
Gr 2 Presentation Stakes 2400m Quality
Gr 2 Schillaci Stakes 1000m WFA
Gr 3 Thoroughbred Club Stakes 1000m 3yoF SW & Pen

Caulfield - Wednesday October 14
Gr 1 Thousand Guineas 1600m 3yoF Open SW

Caulfield - Saturday October 17
Gr 1 Caulfield Cup 2400m Open Hcp
Gr 2 Caulfield Sprint 1000m Open Hcp
Gr 2 Tristarc Stakes 1400m 4yo Mares SW & P
Gr 3 Norman Robinson Stakes 2000m 3yo Open SW
Gr 3 David Jones Cup 2000m Open Hcp
Gr 3 Moonga Stakes 1400m 4yo&Up SW & Pen

Moonee Valley - Saturday October 24
Gr 1 WS Cox Plate 2040m WFA
Gr 2 Cathay Pacific Airways Cup 2500m 4yo&Up SW & Pen
Gr 2 Schweppes Stakes 1200m WFA
Gr 2 Crystal Mile 1600m Open Hcp
Gr 2 AAMI Vase 2040m 3yo SW
Gr 3 Inglis Mile 1600m 4yo&Up Mares Hcp
Gr 3 Red Anchor Stakes 1200m 3yo Sw+Pen

Flemington Saturday October 31
Gr 1 AAMI Victoria Derby 2500m 3yo SW
Gr 1 Mackinnon Stakes 2000m WFA
Gr 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes 1200m 3yo SW
Gr 1 Myer Classic 1600m F&M WFA
Gr 2 Wakeful Stakes 2000m 3yoF SW & Pen
Gr 2 Salinger Stakes 1200m Open Hcp
Gr 3 Carbine Club Stakes 1600m 3yo SW & Pen
Gr 3 Saab Quality 2500m Quality
Gr 3 Chatham Stakes 1400m Open Hcp

Flemington - Tuesday November 3
Gr 1 Melbourne Cup 3200m 3yo&Up Open Hcp

Flemington - Thursday November 5
Gr 1 Crown Oaks 2500m 3yo Fillies SW

Flemington - Saturday November 7
Gr 1 Emirates Stakes 1600m Quality Hcp
Gr 1 Age Classic 1200m WFA
Gr 2 Matriarch Stakes 2000m Mares SW & Pen
Gr 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2500m Quality Hcp

Sandown - Saturday November 14
Gr 2 Sandown Classic 2400m WFA
Gr 2 Sandown Guineas 1600m 3yo SW
Gr 3 Sandown Stakes 1500m Quality

Sandown - Saturday November 21
Gr 3 Eclipse Stakes 2100m Quality


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Thanks to the guy's suggestions I took a look at Free Bookie Bets website and it is full of useful information on Australian Bookmakers and all the free bets and sign up bonuses they have on offer.

There is a review of each bookmaker's free bets and clicking on any of the links and banners will take you directly to the bookmaker's sites which makes it really easy if you have a particular bookie you want to sign with.

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I suppose now I have to work out the best bookmaker to sign up with, but I still have to work out how to bet first :)

If anyone has any thoughts on who is the best bookmaker then feel free to share your thoughts.

Bye for now

Main autumn races from Horse Racing Info website.

Lightning Stakes - Flemington - Thursday Jan 28
CF Orr Stakes - Caulfield Saturday Feb 7
Australia Stakes - Moonee Valley Saturday Feb 14
Blue Diamond Stakes - Caulfield Saturday Feb 21
Oakleigh Plate - Caulfield Saturday Feb 21
Futurity Stakes - Caulfield Saturday Feb 28
Randwick Guineas - Randwick Saturday Mar 14
Coolmore Stud Classic - Randwick Saturday Mar 21
Rosehill Guineas - Rosehill Saturday Mar 28
Golden Slipper - Rosehill Saturday Apr 4
The BMW - Rosehill Saturday Apr 4
George Ryder Stakes - Rosehill Saturday Apr 4
AJC Derby - Randwick Saturday Apr 11
The Galaxy - Randwick Saturday Apr 11
Doncaster Hcp - Randwick Saturday Apr 18
AJC Oaks - Randwick Saturday Apr 18
Sydney Cup - Randwick Saturday Apr 25

Bye for now.

Female Punter

I have a little understanding of odds. If something is paying $10 and I have $2 on it I think I get back $20 or something like that

I know the Melbourne Cup is in November and so are some other big races, but when are all the big races on throughout the year and how often.

Should I bet at a TAB or Bookmakers?
I am familiar with how to make a bet at a TAB but I don't know how to do the bets where you have to pick in order to get a big payout . I noticed a lot of online bookmaker adds in papers of late and are they better than the TAB? If bookmakers are online are they safe to bet with? What is the difference between them?

How much should I bet?
During the spring carnival I just bet whatever I felt like and that was generally $5 because it was the lowest denominator I had that wasn't a coin because handing over a $2 gold coin did not seem like a bet, however the note did for some reason. I need to know how to bet properly else I am only going to lose more than I win and that won't be good.

So that's what I need to know for now moving forward.

Punting and horse racing seems like it is a male dominated sport but it's time for a female punter to see what she can do.

Wish me luck!

Female Punter