Ascot Racecourse will play host to the 2010 WA Champion Fillies Stakes Day on Saturday, 6th March, in Perth, Western Australia - where a great day of racing is on the program.

The feature race of the day is the Group 3 WA Champion Fillies Stakes, which is a 3 year old weight for age race run over a distance of 1600 metres and has a prize money of $175,000 for entrants. It was taken out in 2009 by Danebeela from All Class in second with Flight Path third.

Admission prices for the Ascot Racecourse is Adults ($10), Concession ($5) and Children free (accompanied by an Adult).

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Female Punter

An exciting days racing is scheduled for the 2010 Chipping Norton Stakes Day on Saturday, 6 March, at Warwick Farm Racecourse in Sydney, New South Wales.

Featured group races for the Stakes Day are:

• Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes - 1600 metres, SW&P
• Group 2 Surrounds Stakes - 1400 metres - 3yo Fillies, SW&P
• Group 3 Liverpool City Cup - 1300 metres - Quality Handicap
• Group 3 Kindergaraten Stakes - 1100 metres - 2yo Open, SW&P

Gates open at 10.30am with the first race to be run at 12.55pm.

Admission prices for Adults $15 and Children under 18 free (when with an adult).

There will be fun for the whole family with lots of rides and entertainment including pony rides, an animal farm, bungee trampolines and the Adrenaline Maze.

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Female Punter

A top days entertainment is planned for Super Saturday, which will be held on Saturday, 6 March in Melbourne at the Flemington race course.

Featured races are:

• Group 1 Newmarket Handicap - 1200 metres - open handicap
• Group 1 Australia Cup - 2000 metres - SW&P
• Group 1 Australian Guineas - 1600 metres - 3yo, SW&P
• Group 2 VRC Sires Produce Stakes - 1400 metres - 2yo, SW&P
• Group 2 Kewney Stakes - 1600 metres - 3yo Fillies, SW&P
• Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes - 1200 metres - 2yo Fillies, SW&P
• Group 3 Frances Tressady Stakes - 1400 metres - Mares, SW&P

Gates open at 9.30am with the first race run at 11.30am with nine races scheduled for the day.  Carparking is available for both VCR members and general public.

Admission prices for Flemington Race Course is Adults $30, Concession/Student $24, Concession/Pensioner $15 and Children under 18 free.  There are a variety of restaurants and bars to cater for all types of foods and drinks.

There are free activities for the children including Shetland Pony Rides, and Camp Australia Activities such as tug of war, soccer and face painting, as well as roaming entertainers and a jumping castle.  These activities can be found on the east end of the public lawn area.

If you plan to have a bet on Super Saturday then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's to give you the best odds.

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Female Punter

The Group 3 Launceston Cup will be run Wednesday, 24th February at the Launceston race course in Tasmania.

The Launceston Cup is run over a distance of 2400 metres and is an open handicap race with a prize money of $300,000.   

Zavite was successful in the 2009 Launceston Cup in defeating Centurytwentyone into second place with Itsa third.

2010 Launceston Cup field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Given Sunday	V Rhind	M Guthrie	1	58.0
2	Private Colours	C Goggin	S Maskiell	10	58.0
3	Super Gold	T Roles	L Coffey	6	58.0
4	Whya Gee Gee	W McShane	D Holland	15	58.0
5	Astro Comet	B Campbell	K Sanderson	12	57.5
6	Uboa	G Mcculloch	R Keogh	7	57.5
7	Empty Handed	C Goggin	B McCoull	3	56.0
8	Fully Automatic	C Crook	D Pires	5	56.0
9	Gerrity	G White	J Hamer	17	56.0
10	Mubher	G White	L McGill	4	56.0
11	Ravel	L Wells	C Newitt	16	56.0
12	Tismore	J Luttrell	L Smith	11	56.0
13	Gee Gees Baracus	P Luttrell	J Todd	8	55.5
14	Annabel's Dream	G Mcculloch	E Brennen	2	54.0
15	Monalusive	J Blacker	J Riordan	9	54.0
16	Amazing Pace	G White	C Pace	13	53.5
17e	Haitch Kaye	G White		14	54.0
18e	Rose Velvet	P Luttrell		18	54.0

Admission prices for Adults is $30 (Early Bird Admission $25), Concession $25 (Early Bird $20), Children 16 & under free.

The Examiner Newspaper Fashions is hosting the fashions on the field competition for both men and women with great prizes.  First prize for women is a holiday in Paris - includes return airfares for two, six nights accommodation and $1,000 spending money.

For the men, a trip for two to Hong Kong - includes airfares, accommodation and spending money.  Pre-entry is not required, just enter on the day.  Assemble at the Fashions on the Field marquee (near the entrance to the course) by 1pm.  (Total prizes are worth more than $20,000).

If you plan to have a bet on the 2010 Launceston Cup, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.

Happy Punting,

Female Punter

The Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic will be run on Friday, 26 February at the Moonee Valley race course in Melbourne, which is home to the CS Cox Plate.

The Fillies Classic is a set weight race for three year old fillies run over a distance of 1600 metres and offers prize money of $200,000 for entrants.

The winner of the 2009 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic was Romneya, followed by Lamarr second with Turquia coming in third.

Admission into Moonee Valley race course for Adults is $10, Concession $6 and Children 17 years and under free. Plenty of free public parking is available in the centre of the racetrack.  Gates open at 5.15pm with the first race at 6.45pm and the last run at 10.15pm.

Come back later in the week for the Moonee Valley Fillies Classic field & barrier draw.

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Female Punter

An exciting days racing is planned for the 2010 Futurity Stakes Day on Saturday, 27th February at the Caulfield race course in Melbourne, which is home to the Caulfield Cup.

Featured races include the following:
Group 1 - Futurity Stakes - 1600 metres, SW+P
Group 2 - Autumn Classic - 1800 metres, 3yo open, SW+P

Gates open at 10.30am with free public parking in the centre infield car park.

Admission prices for Adults $17.80, Concession $12.60 and Children under 14 free (when with an adult).

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Female Punter

Rosehill Racecourse will play host to the Hobartville Stakes Day on Saturday, 27th February, in Sydney, where a great day of racing is on the program.

Featured group races for the Stakes Day are:

• Group 2 - Hobartville Stakes - 1400 metres - 3yo - Set Weights
• Group 2 -Silver Slipper Stakes - 1100 metres - 2yo Open - Set Weights
• Group 3 - Millie Fox Stakes - 1300 metres - F&M - Quality Handicap

Entry prices at Rosehill Racecourse are Adults $12, Pensioners $4 and Children under 18 Free.  Gates open at 11.00am with the first race at 1.05pm (approx.) with the last to run at 5.45pm.  Limited parking is available at the infield carpark, enter off High Street.

If you plan to have a bet on any of the above feature races, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.


Happy Punting,

Female Punter

A great day of racing is scheduled for the 2010 Lord Reims Stakes Day on Saturday, 27th February, at Morphettville race course in Adelaide.

Featured races are:

• Group 3 - Lord Reims Stakes - 2600 metres - Open H/C - SW&P
• Group 3 - SA Breeders Stakes - 1200 metres - 2yo Open - SW+P

Gates open at 10.30am with the first race run between 11.30am and 12.30pm with eight races scheduled for the day.  Carparking is available at Morphett Road (near the Members' entrance on the opposite side of the road to the racecourse) or Morphettville Junction Car Park off Anzac Highway.

Admission prices for Morphettville Race Course is Adults $10, Concession $5 and Children under 18 free.  There are a variety of restaurants and bars to cater for all types of foods and drinks.

If you plan to have a bet on the Lord Reims Stakes Day then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's to give you the best odds.

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Female Punter

An exciting day of racing is scheduled for the 2010 Apollo Stakes Day on Saturday, 20 February at Rosehill race course in Sydney.

The feature race of the day is the Group 2 Apollo Stakes, which is a weight for age race run over a distance of 1400 metres and has a prize money of $250,000 for entrants. It was taken out in 2009 by Tuesday Joy from Hurried Choice in second with Gallant Tess third.


Admission prices for the Rosehill Race Course is Adults ($12), Pensioners ($4) and Children free (accompanied by an Adult).  Gates open at 11.00am with free parking located at the infield car park (enter off Unwin Street).

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Female Punter

A great day of racing is planned for the Blue Diamond Stakes Day, which will be held this Saturday, 20 February at the Caulfield race course in Melbourne, which is home of the Caulfield Cup.

Featured group races for Blue Diamond Stakes Day are:
- Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes - 1200 metres, 2yo open, SW+P 
- Group 1 Oakleigh Plate - 1100 metres, open handicap 
- Group 2 St George Stakes - 1800 metres, SW+P 
- Group 2 Autumn Stakes - 1400 metres, 3yo open, SW+P 
- Group 2 Angas Armanasco Stakes - 1400 metres, 3yo fillies, SW+P 
- Group 3 Carlyon Cup - 1400 metres, open, SW+P 
- Group 3 Mannerism Stakes - 1400 metres, mares, SW+P

Gates open at 10.30am with free public parking in the centre infield car park.

Admission prices for Adults $27.80, Concession $17.60 and Children under 14 free (when with an adult).

The Noni B Fashion Stage will host the Blue Diamond Fashion Stakes competition, which will be located on the front lawn.  Come dressed in your stylish summer racing clothes and impress the judges to be in the running for $10,000 in prizes and just by entering, you will receive a great gift bag.

If you plan to have a bet on any of the above feature races, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.

Happy Punting,

Female Punter

The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes is the feature race of the day on Saturday 20th February at the Caulfield race course in Melbourne - home of the Caulfield Cup.

Known as the race for 2 year olds, it is run over a distance of 1200 metres and the two-years-old race at set weights, while the Blue Diamond Stakes offers total prize money of $1,000,000 for entrants.

Reward for Effort was successful in the 2009 Blue Diamond Stakes in defeating Real Saga into second place and Maka Ena third.

2010 Blue Diamond Stakes field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	General Truce	R Maund	A Mallyon	14	55.5
2	Star Witness	D O'Brien	N Hall	15	55.5
3	Beneteau	P Messara	D Ganderton	9	55.5
4	Secession	P Snowden	K McEvoy	5	55.5
5	Bit of a Dude	S Gower	M Hoppo	8	55.5
6	Spirit Cent	J Leek (Jnr)	M Payne	13	55.5
7	Tricky Tricky	L Corstens	M Rodd	1	55.5
8	Legalistic	D Hayes	B Rawiller	12	55.5
9	She's Got Gears	R Laing	C Williams	2	53.5
10	Sweet Cheeks	J McArdle	D Oliver	4	53.5
11	Crystal Lily	M Ellerton & S Zahra	C Symons	11	53.5
12	Roulettes	Mi, W & J Hawkes	S King	3	53.5
13	Psychologist	T Vasil	M Zahra	16	53.5
14	Shaaheq	D Hayes	D Nikolic	6	53.5
15	Evidentia	D Hayes	B Prebble	7	53.5
16	Willow Creek	P G Moody	L Nolen	10	53.5

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Female Punter

The Group 1 William Reid Stakes will be run this Saturday, 13 February at the Moonee Valley race course in Melbourne, which is home to the WS Cox Plate.

The William Reid Stakes is a 1200 metre race for sprinters at weight for age and offers prize money of $500,000 for entrants.

The winner of the 2009 William Reid Stakes for the second consecutive year was champion galloper  Apache Cat, followed by Vormista second with Time Thief coming in third.

Admission into Moonee Valley race course for Adults is $20, Concession $12 and Children 13-17 years $15 and Children under 12 free accompanied by an adult. Plenty of free public parking is available in the centre of the racetrack.

2010 William Reid Stakes field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Master O'Reilly	D O'Brien	J Winks	6	58.5
2	Sniper's Bullet	T Bartley	C Williams	8	58.5
3	Mentality	M, W & J Hawkes	S King	7	58.5
4	Light Fantastic	M Price	C Newitt	1	58.5
5	Nicconi	D Hayes	D Oliver	4	58.5
6	Turffontein	A Cummings	G Boss	3	58.5
7	Shellscrape	C Waller		5	55.5
8	Wanted	P Moody	B Rawiller	2	55.5
9	Black Caviar	P Moody	L Nolen	9	53.5

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Female Punter

Royal Randwick Racecourse will play host to the Royal Sovereign Stakes Day on Saturday, 13 February, in Sydney, where a great day of racing is on the program.

Featured group races for the Stakes Day are:

• Group 2 - Royal Sovereign Stakes -  1200 metres - 3yo C&G, Set Weights
• Group 2 - Light Fingers Stakes - 1200 metres - 3yo F, Set Weights
• Group 2 - Breeders Classic - 1200 metres - Mares Set Weight + Penalty
• Group 3 - Fred Clissold Stakes - 1200 metres - Quality Handicap.

Entry prices at Royal Randwick are Adults $15, Pensioners $5 and Children Free.  Gates open at 11.30am with the first race at 1.05pm with the last to run at 5.45pm.  Limited parking is available at the infield carpark, enter off High Street.

If you plan to have a bet on any of the above feature races, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.


Happy Punting,

Female Punter

An exciting day of racing is scheduled for the 2010 William Reid Stakes Day on Saturday, 13 February at Moonee Valley race course, in Melbourne, home to the Manikato Stakes.

Featured group races for William Reid Stakes Day are:

• Group 1 - William Reid Stakes - 1200 metres -weight for age
• Group 2 - Alister Clark Stakes - 1600 metres - 3yo C&G, Set Weight + Penalty
• Group 2 - Sunline Stakes - 1600 metres - Fillies & Mares, Set Weight + Penalty

Admission prices for the Moonee Valley Race Course is Adults $20, Concession $12 and Children under 17 free with an adult.  Free parking is available in the centre of the racetrack.

If you plan to have a bet on any of the above feature races, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.

Happy Punting,

Female Punter

The Group 3 Hobart Cup will be run Monday, 8 February at the Hobart race course in Tasmania.

The Hobart Cup is run over a distance of 2200 metres and is an open handicap race with a prize money of $400,000. The Hobart Cup has established itself as one of the premier social events in Southern Tasmania.

The Hobart Cup was taken out in 2009 by Gotta Keep Cool from Zavite with Dream Pedlar third.

Admission prices for Adults $30 (early bird $26), Concession $15, Children under 12 Free and visiting member $75.

2010 Hobart Cup field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Zavite	A Cummings	N Rawiller	10	59.5
2	Ista Kereem	C Little	D Brereton	8	59.0
3	Playwright	S Richards	S King	14	56.5
4	Ballack	D O'Brien	J Winks	1	55.5
5	Bangerang Quickpic	D Weir	C Williams	13	55.5
6	Growl	D Hayes	B Rawiller	12	55.0
7	Larry's Never Late	R Douglas	C Newitt	11	54.0
8	Dream Pedlar	T Blacker	M Rodd	6	53.5
9	Rathsallagh	R Smerdon	G Boss	2	53.0
10	De Fine Lago	T Vasil	D Dunn	5	53.0
11	Syndrome	M Moroney	B Shinn	7	53.0
12	Assent	D & S Brunton	G Murphy	15	53.0
13	Beven Heights	G Blacker	D Gauci	16	53.0
14	The Tiger	C & C Alderson	D Nikolic	4	53.0
15	Maybe French	M Everett	L Coffey	9	53.0
16	Mr Isaac	G White	C Pace	3	53.0

Visit Horse Racing Info for a full preview of the Hobart Cup plus recent winners and placegetters of this event.

If you plan to have a bet on the Hobart Cup then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's to give you the best odds.

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Female Punter

The Group 2 Expressway Stakes will be run Saturday 6 February at the Rosehill race course in Sydney, New South Wales.

Run over a distance of 1200 metres, the Expressway Stakes is worth over $200,000 in prize money and is the first group race to be held in Sydney for the new year.

Burdekin Blues was successful in the 2009 Expressway Stakes when he carried 58.5 kilograms to defeat Gold Trail into second place with Hurried Choice third.

Entry is $12.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Concession and Children under the age of 18 are free. Free public parking is available.

There are a variety of restaurants and bars to cater for all types of foods and drinks.

2010 Expressway Stakes field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Danleigh	C Waller	T Clark	3	58.5
2	Rangirangdoo	C Waller	C Brown	6	58.5
3	Dao Dao	M, W & J Hawkes	R Quinn	1	58.5
4	Mcclintock	M de Montfort	C Munce	7	58.5
5	Centennial Park	D Payne	B Shinn	4	58.5
6	Court	C Conners	G Schofield	5	56.5
7	Prima Nova	A Cummings	B Avdulla (a)	2	56.5
8	Gathering	J P Thompson	T Angland	8	55.5

Visit the Expressway Stakes page at Horse Racing Info for a full preview of this race plus recent winners and placegetters of this event.

If you plan to have a bet on the Expressway Stakes then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's to give you the best odds.

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Female Punter

A great day of racing is planned for the C F Orr Stakes Day, which will be held this Saturday 6 February at the Caulfield race course in Melbourne.

Featured group races for C F Orr Stakes Day are:

• Group 1 C F Orr Stakes - 1400 metres, weight for age
• Group 3 Rubiton Stakes - 1100 metres, SW+P
• Group 3 Geoffrey Belmaine Stakes - 1200 metres, SW+P
• Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude C&G - 1100 metres 2yo c&g, SW+P
• Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude Fillies - 1100 metres 2yo fillies, SW+P

Gates open at 10.30am with free public parking in the centre infield car park.

Admission prices for Adults $17.60, Concession $12.60 and Children free (when with an adult).

There are plenty of childrens activities organised from 12noon to 4.00pm such as pony rides, ferris wheel, jumping castle. There will also be a 'Mad Hatters Best Hat Competition' for children 14 years and under.

The children to come wearing their favourite hat, beanie, visor or own creation as long as it can sit on their heads. Registration opens at 12noon to 1.15pm on the front lawn with judging at 1.30pm. There are great prizes for the best hats!!!

For a full preview of all group races on C F Orr Stakes Day, plus recent winners and placegetters, visit Horse Racing Info.

If you plan to have a bet on any of the above feature races, then I suggest you give leading bookmaker Sportsbet a try as they offer City Best Plus, which pays Best of three Totes so you get the best price for your bet.


Happy Punting,

Female Punter

The Group 1 C F Orr Stakes is the feature race of the day on Saturday 6 February at Caulfield race course in Melbourne - home of the Caulfield Cup.

Run over a distance of 1400 metres at weight for age, the C F Orr Stakes offers prize money of $400,000 for entrants.

Maldivian won the 2009 C F Orr Stakes when he defeated Alamosa into second place and Theseo coming in third.

The race attracts great gallopers and has been won by many champions such as Elvstroem, Lonhro, Redoute’s Choice, Saintly and Jeune.

Admission into Caulfield race course for Adults is $17.60, Concession $12.60 and Children under 14 free accompanied by an adult. Gates open at 10.30am with free public parking in the centre infield car park.

Off the field, there are free activities for the children from 12noon to 4.00pm with pony rides, jumping castle, ferris wheel and plenty more. There will also be ball activities with special guests from Auskick, Netball Victoria and Tennis Victoria.


2010 C F Orr Stakes field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Viewed	B Cummings	S Arnold	7	59.0
2	Shocking	M Kavanagh	M Rodd	9	59.0
3	Zipping	R Hickmott	N Hall	8	59.0
4	Sniper's Bullet	T Bartley	N Rawiller	4	59.0
5	Sirmione	B Cummings	D Dunn	3	59.0
6	Heart of Dreams	M Price	C Newitt	6	59.0
7	Littorio	N Blackiston	C Williams	5	59.0
8	Danzylum	R Griffiths	M Allen	2	59.0
9	Raffaello	J Marconi	S King	10	59.0
10	Typhoon Tracy	P Moody	L Nolen	1	57.0

For a full preview of the C F Orr Stakes visit Horse Racing Info who provide in depth analysis of all feature races in Australia.

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The 2010 Tasmanian Derby will be run Saturday, 30 January at the Hobart race course in Tasmania.

The Derby is run over a distance of 2200 metres for three year olds at set weights and has prize money of $200,000. The Tasmanian Derby is the feature race for 3yo gallopers to be held during the summer carnival in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Derby was taken out in 2009 by Betwixt from Reprisal with Brunello third.

2010 Tasmanian Derby field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Excuse My French	Andrew J Payne	Aaron Spiteri	4	57.0
2	Geegees Blackflash	John Luttrell	Lee Smith	9	57.0
3	Catwen Boy	Mark Ganderton	Stephen Maskiell	8	57.0
4	Kinnersley	Gai Waterhouse	Nash Rawiller	11	57.0
5	Manden	Darren Weir	Sebastian Murphy	13	57.0
6	Norwegian	Robert Smerdon	Michelle Payne	6	57.0
7	Temajim	Leon Wells	David Pires	5	57.0
8	Ebbing	Gary White		10	57.0
9	Uboa	Graeme Mcculloch	Peter Mertens	2	57.0
10	Jameson Aich	Dan O'Sullivan	Mark Pegus	12	57.0
11	Sting Like A Bee	Charlie Goggin		7	57.0
12	Flotercher	Pat Carey	Fabian Alesci	3	55.0
13	Coulis (Nz)	Rodney Douglas	Ben Melham	1	55.0

Visit the Tasmanian Derby page at Horse Racing Info for a full preview of this race plus recent winners and placegetters of this classic event.

If you plan to have a bet on the Tasmanian Derby then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's to give you the best odds.

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Female Punter

A top days entertainment is planned for Lightning Stakes Day which will be held on Saturday, 30 January in Melbourne at the Flemington race course.

There are eight scheduled races for Lightning Stakes Day, with the main group races being:
- Group 1 Lightning Stakes down 1000 metres straight (weight for age)
- Group 3 Hayes Stakes down 1200 metres straight (3yo C&G - Set weights & Penalties)
- Group 3 Vanity Stakes down 1200 metres straight (3yo Fillies - Set weights & Penalties).

Lightning Stakes Day should be a great day of racing and gates open at 11.20am with the first race to be run at 12.50pm with the last at 5.30pm.

Admission prices for Adults $20 with Student/Concession $16 and Pensioner/Concession $10.

There will be a variety of restaurants open on the day, which cater for a wide range of foods and drinks. The children will enjoy activities such as shetland pony rides, face painting and tug of war.

Racecourse tours are also available 15 minutes before Races 2, 3, 4 and 5 - meeting at the Bart Cummings statue.

If you plan to have a bet on Lightning Stakes Day then Sportsbet offers City Best Plus, which is best of three TAB's so you know you are getting the best price.


Happy Punting,

Female Punter

The Group 1 Lightning Stakes will be run this Saturday, 30 January at the spacious Flemington race course in Melbourne - which is home to the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

This 1000m weight for age race (run down the straight six course) has prize money of over $500,000 and sees the return of Group 1 racing to Melbourne. The 2010 Lightning Stakes has the makings of a very exciting race with the likes of Burdekin Blues from Queensland entered, along with Caulfield Guineas winner Starspangledbanner and Thousand Guineas winner Irish Lights.

Scenic Blast won the 2009 Lightning Stakes when he carried 58.5 kilograms to defeat Typhoon Zed in second place with Grand Duels coming in third.

Admission costs for Adults is only $20 and for Concession/Students $16 and Pensioners $10.

Gates open at 11.20am with the first race to be run at 12.50pm and the last at 5.30pm. Various restaurants will be available on the day with activities for the children such as pony rides, face painting.

2010 Lightning Stakes field and barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Duporth	Peter Moody	Steven Arnold	8	58.5
2	Cannonball	Wesley Ward	Patrick Valenzuela	7	58.5
3	Nicconi	David Hayes	Damien Oliver	13	58.5
4	Burdekin Blues	Barry Baldwin	Shane Scriven	10	58.5
5	Seeking Attention	Anthony Cummings	Tim Clark	4	56.5
6	Starspanglebanner	Leon Corstens	Danny Nikolic	5	55.0
7	Shellscrape	Chris Waller	Corey Brown	6	55.0
8	Wanted	Peter Moody	Brad Rawiller	1	55.0
9	Governance	Peter Snowden	Kerrin McEvoy	12	55.0
10	Honest Truth	John Thompson	Peter Robl	3	55.0
11	Headway	Peter Moody	Luke Nolen	11	53.0
12	Irish Lights	David Hayes	Glen Boss	2	53.0
13	Sister Madly	Anthony Cummings	Craig Williams	9	53.0

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The Group 2 Australia Stakes (formerly the Carlyon Stakes) will be run this Friday night, 22nd January at the Moonee Valley race course in Melbourne, which is home to the time honoured WS Cox Plate.

Raced at level weights, the Australia Stakes has prize money of $200,000 and is a 1200 metre race for sprinters at weight-for-age. The winner of the 2009 Australia Stakes was Lucky Secret, followed by Light Fantastic with Von Costa De Hero coming in third.

Entry cost per Adult ($20), with Concession ($12) and children under 17 Free with gates opening at 5.15pm with the first race at 6.45pm. The night will be centred on an Australia Day theme with entertainment by Mark Seymour playing live and activities for the whole family.

The Peter Moody trained filly Black Caviar will go into Friday night's Australia Stakes a very warm favourite after only 6 runners accepted for the race. Here De Angels, to be ridden by Michael Rodd, has been declared the closest danger to the hot pot according to bookies and Royal Ida the next hope after the scratching of Heart Of Dreams.

2010 Australia Stakes field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Heart Of Dreams	Mick Price	Craig Newitt	4	58.5
2	Royal Ida	Luke Oliver	Damien Oliver	6	58.5
3	Here De Angels	Mark Kavanagh	Michael Rodd	3	58.5
4	La Rocket	Dale Sutton	Stephen Baster	1	58.5
5	Ferocia	Damien Williams	Craig Williams	2	58.5
6	Black Caviar	Peter G Moody	Luke Nolen	5	53.0

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Canterbury Park Racecourse will play host to the listed Canterbury Classic over 1100 metres on Thursday night January 14th, in Sydney. With over $100,000 in prizemoney the Canterbury Classic has attracted a handy field and is due to start at 9:00PM in the evening.

The 2009 Canterbury Classic seen a win to the Waterhouse trained Gold Trail who carried 53 kilograms in beating Desuetude into second placing and Kenny's World was third in a time of 1.04:36.

The Classic favourite in early markets is Bank Robber who will have to carry the top weight of 61 kilograms from barrier three and looks up to the task. The in-form Pinwheel from the Snowden camp is next in the market and he enters the race on the back of a big last start win at Rosehill. Second topweight News Alert is currently third-favourite in the Classic and has drawn barrier four for the race.

2010 Canterbury Classic final field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Bank Robber	Gai Waterhouse	Blake Shinn	3	61.0
2	News Alert	Con Karakatsanis	Hugh Bowman	4	56.0
3	Hadaaf	Joseph Pride	Peter Robl	1	53.5
4	Pins On Parade	Kris Lees	Tye Angland	8	53.0
5	Kenny's World	Graeme Murray	Glyn Schofield	7	53.0
6	Acquired	Gary Portelli	Nathan Berry (a1.5)	5	53.0
7	Pinwheel	Peter Snowden	Corey Brown	9	53.0
8	Budabar	Jim & Greg Lee	Peter Wells	6	53.0
9	He's In Demand	Mark Schmetzer	Grant Buckley	2	53.0

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The listed 2010 Chester Manifold Stakes will be run this Saturday, 16 January at the spacious Flemington race course - home of the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

Run over a distance of 1400 metres, the event is worth over $150,000 in prize money and is one of the better listed races early in the year.

Rok Posta was successful in the 2009 Chester Manifold Stakes when he carried 53 kilograms to defeat Orbit Express into second place with Itsamonty third.

Entry costs per Adult ($12) with concession for Students ($10) and Pensioners ($7) with eight races scheduled to begin at 12.45pm and finish at 5.25pm.

There are a variety of restaurants and bars to cater for all types of foods and drinks.

The children will enjoy activities such as free shetland pony rides, free camp australia activities eg tug of war, soccer, face painting and lot's of other activities on the public lawn area.

The early favourite for the Chester Manifold Stakes is the Darren Weir trained Time Matters at $4.00 to be ridden by Damian Oliver. Second favourite at $4.00 is Ship In The Night with Danny Nikolic aboard, with Berringama next at $6.50 from True Takes around $9.00.

2010 Chester Manifold Stakes final field & barrier draw

No	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight
1	Time Matters	Darren Weir	Damien Oliver	5	59.0
2	Zagreb	David Hayes	Steven Arnold	12	58.5
3	Pacino	Clinton McDonald	Brad Rawiller	8	58.0
4	Itsamonty	Dean Lawson	Mark Zahra	3	56.5
5	Tears I Cry	David Bourke	James Winks	4	56.0
6	Okay Oky	M. Ellerton & S. Zahra	Chris Symons	13	55.0
7	Pass Me By	Peter G Moody	Luke Nolen	6	55.0
8	Danzylum	Robbie Griffiths	Luke Currie	1	54.5
9	True Tales	Tony Vasil	Craig Newitt	10	53.5
10	Not A Copy	Nikki Burke		14	53.0
11	Scenica	Lee Freedman	Dwayne Dunn	11	53.0
12	Minnesota Shark	Tom Hughes	Craig Williams	9	53.0
13	Berringama	Brian Cox	Glen Boss	2	53.0
14	Ship In The Night	Mark Young	Danny Nikolic	7	53.0

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