#Adelaide Ace

It was a strange day at headquarters, all over by 3pm to avoid the heat, but it was a strong off-season meeting. The track played super and was only upgraded to a Good 3 for the last two races. We had winners dominating out in front when allowed to dictate tempo, but when they went along solid enough a horse like Princess Rhaenys was able to rush…

Adelaide Ace is set to return to the winners stall in Sunday's Werribee Cup. Picture: AAP Image-Vince Caligiuri With rides in the first seven races on the program Blaike McDougall shapes as the jockey to follow at the Werribee Cup meeting on Sunday. BEST BET RESERVOIR DOG (Race 1 No 7 - $2.50) Gets his chance to break through at 10th start…

We head to Murray River country on Friday afternoon for Mildura Cup Day. Last year's winner of the Mildura Cup, Sierra Sue, went on to Group 1 glory in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, so there will be plenty of connections who will be hoping Friday's race is a springboard to greatness. The meeting is set to be run on a Soft 5, with the rail in the…

You thought this column was dead and buried, but not to worry, Payney's Punt is back and we've got pockets that need filling up. Just like your local watering hole - that's pubs for you non-drinkers - hosting a members' draw jackpot that must go off, punters from far and wide will race to pick up the latest Payney's Punt. It's been a long time…