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Our Ipswich Horse Racing Tips for the weekend.
Desert Lord (Ipswich Race 6 No. 3)
This six-year-old High Chaparral gelding trained by David Vandyke has six wins and seven places from 23 starts. After being bumped at the 550m he only battled for 5.8 lengths 9th in The Buffering over 1400m at Eagle Farm on 2 January, then he charged late and nearly got there when 0.1 length 2nd over 1350m at Doomben on 23 January. Resumes here after 21 weeks and has won first-up twice including a win over 1200m at Eagle Farm last campaign. Ran 2nd in a recent trial and looks hard to beat.
$2.40
Each Way
In Good Health (Ipswich Race 7 No. 3):
This five-year-old Congrats mare trained by Peter Moody has seven wins and eight places from 33 starts. She led all the way and went further in front for an impressive 4 length win in the Listed Centaurea Stakes over 2014m at Morphettville on 15 May, then began well and led to the home turn before being headed at the 200m and winded to finish 4.5 lengths 7th over 1600m at Eagle Farm on 5 June. She is a versatile mare who is worth an each-way bet.
$6.50
Best Lay
Luna Mia (Ipswich Race 4 No. 8):
This five-year-old Redoubte’s Choice mare is the early favourite in this No Metro Wins handicap over 1350m. At the end of last campaign she finished 10 lengths 13th over 1400m at Newcastle on 14 November, then after a spell she won two trials and resumed for 2.75 lengths 12th in the Listed Coughlan Stakes over 1200m at Eagle Farm on 29 May. She generally goes well second-up but has drawn very wide and I’m prepared to risk her.
$4.80
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Race 1
2 Derani
7 Millward
5 Hot Profit
4 Balmaurice
Race 2
6 Getyourgreyon
10 Prospectus
5 Masaff
2 Indispensable
Race 3
2 Incentivise
1 Tavlon Prince
5 Isabella’s Spring
3 Accessory
Race 4
16 Triple Arrow
8 Luna Mia
5 Westlink
10 Wowsers
Race 5
12 Palaisipan
8 Palladas
2 Tumbler Ridge
6 Cracker Essgee
Race 6
3 Desert Lord (BB)
5 Dr Why Not
9 Phantom Falcon
12 Ready To Humble
Race 7
2 So You Win
3 In Good Health
7 Humbolt Current
5 The Lord Mayor
Race 8
4 Boomsara
10 Axe
2 Amish Boy
14 Really Discreet
Race 9
9 Lillemor
2 Boomtown Lass
7 Intrepidacious
15 Fleet Dove
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Horse Racing Tips: VIC Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is out 9 metres the entire way. The best bet comes up in the last race of the day and is progressive enough to go right on with things. Best Bet Hypeman (Cranbourne Race 8 No. 6) Won nicely breaking maiden and looks progressive enough to go on with things here. Can bounce to the front from barrier 1 and looks a suitable race for Ethan Brown to take out. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Bryce Parker
Horse Racing Tips: NSW Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The feature race is the Scone Cup (race 8). The rail is in the true position. The best bet looks a sure thing. Best Bet La Pleine Lune (Scone Race 5 No. 3) Absolutely romped in on debut. Concede it was in the right part of the track when the rail as hot however the race rated well, it had plenty more to give and the runner up has walked in since. Looks the good thing of all good things.
Horse Racing Tips: Happy Valley, Wednesday 15th May 2024
Key Comments There is a 9-race program under the lights at Happy Valley. The rail is in the C position for the meeting, and the skies are clear so the track should be a Good 4. The first race is at 6.40pm Hong Kong time which is 8.40pm AEST. Best Bet Turin Warrior (Happy Valley Race 7 No. 3) Last-start winner at this track and distance. He’s drawn well and Karis Teetan sticks. Strong chance. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson
Horse Racing Tips: WA Thursday 16th May 2024
Key Comments The track is Good and the rail is +7 metres the entire circuit. Best Bet Lifeisbutadream (Northam Race 2 No. 3) She kept chasing and just missed last start at Ascot on a soft track when resuming. Should improve off that run and be tough to beat Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson Each Way I'm Nipote (Northam Race 3 No. 5) He placed last start at this track and trip when wide