The Everest Power Rankings: Week 8
1. Masked Crusader (Barrier 9) Previous Ranking: 1 Last Start: October 2, Premiere Stakes (1st) The number one seed justified his position with a spectacular victory in the Premiere Stakes. A 1200-metre specialist, Masked Crusader now has 5 wins and a second from his six attempts at the distance. The… Read More
Deane Lester’s Caulfield Best Bets
RACE 1 NO.3 CHEERFUL MOMENT Penfolds Victoria Derby aspirant CHEERFUL MOMENT takes his next step to the Blue Riband classic run at Flemington on October 30 when he tackles the 3YO Benchmark 70 Handicap (1600m). The son of Mongolian Khan endured a fruitful WA winter campaign before venturing east where… Read More
Scott Embry’s Sunday Geraldton Preview
RACE 1 RED CADILLAC was smashed in betting at her Fenella Martin debut and return to racing in the opening race at Geraldton on opening day. The punters missed by an inch and she put the writing on the wall. Has always shown a level of ability and could… Read More
Deane Lester’s Caulfield Best Bets
RACE 3 NO.7 LOMBARDO LOMBARDO has made great progression this campaign and should continue on his winning way when he runs in the Caulfield Village Stakes (1200m). The five year old is a capable galloper on all track conditions , however the three best runs of his career have been… Read More
Scott Embry’s Saturday Moora Preview
RACE 1 BLOCK OF LAND finds a new home with Tank Pateman. Not an easy horse to ride and does a fair few things wrong. Probably the most talented animal in the race but certainly not an easy steer for #Kathy. If she can keep him out of trouble… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Randwick Best Bets
RACE 5 No.2 Paulele James Cummings trained colt who looks the one to beat in the Group 2 Roman Consul. His form this time in has been first rate beating home In The Congo fresh before running second to that horse in the San Domenico, of course In The Congo… Read More
Scott Embry’s Saturday Ascot Preview
RACE 1 KOSTA’S CROWN gives the Peter Knuckey/Sean & Jake Casey combination a great sighter into winning back to back Initial Plates after saluting with Fatale Femme in 2020. KOSTA’S CROWN like Bronte’s Dream and Pot Shot is undefeated at trials and has shown professionalism and most importantly gate speed… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Sunshine Coast Best Bets
RACE 2 No.4 Keefy David Vandyke and Mark Du Plessis combine here with this lightly raced 3yo who surely has superior form to his rivals. Third behind Startantes first up, beat all bar the winner Bulloo in the Toowoomba Guineas last start and has a win and close up 5th… Read More
Chris Nelson’s Eagle Farm Best Bets
RACE 2 No.3 Palazzo Spirit No shortage of smart trial performers around with a couple of 2yo races this afternoon however this 80k Spirit Of Boom purchase looks the standout. Very soft recent heat win in smart time over Heroic Son who scored at Doomben last Saturday certainly suggests he’s… Read More
The Everest Power Rankings: Week 7
1. Masked Crusader ($6.50) Previous Ranking: 1 Last Start: October 2, Premiere Stakes (1st) The number one seed justified his position with a spectacular victory in the Premiere Stakes. A 1200-metre specialist, Masked Crusader now has 5 wins and a second from his six attempts at the distance. Add to… Read More