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Things You Might Have Missed - May 12

3 days ago | punters.com.au | Luke Sheehan

These two went from likely contenders to gone in dramatic fashion Check out a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week. QUIRKY (from abroad)62yo jockey set to make comeback (USA)They say the riding bug never really dies for jockeys - this guy in the US might be about to vindicate that claim. After 4372 winners, 62-year-old jockey Patrick Valenzuela is preparing to return to race riding after eight years out of it.
Punters pile into gun Singaporean ahead of Australian debut at Caulfield

6 days ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

Lim's Saltoro winning the G1 Raffles Cup The early betting action suggests ex-Singapore gun Lim's Saltoro is primed for a bold showing at his Australian debut at Caulfield on Saturday. A winner of 10 of his 13 starts, Lim's Saltoro has firmed from $11 into $6 with TAB, however the scratching of favourite Elouyou has also contributed to that move. "Lim's Saltoro was snapped up as an early value option outside of Elouyou and War Machine, with good each-way money for him.
Jockey cops 10-meeting ban, rival fined for misconduct following Kyneton meeting

6 days ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

Jockey Jackie Beriman has been suspended for 10 meetings after being found guilty of careless riding in race seven at Kyneton on Thursday. There was also a fiery post-script to the event, with jockey Craig Atkinson fined $300 for 'directing inappropriate language towards another rider in the vicinity of the public area'.
Cheeky pooch toys with rivals to record ridiculous maiden win

1 week ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

Young pup Origin Blue literally toyed with her maiden rivals when taking out the opening event at Cannington greyhounds on Wednesday. Sent out a $3.80 second-favourite in the 381m maiden affair, the daughter of Aussie Infrared took her backers on a rollercoaster ride after pinging out from box seven to lead. After finding the fence and bolting away to put a gap on her opposition, Origin Blue then slowed down to wait for the chasers.
Caulfield preview and tips: Saturday, May 10

1 week ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

James Lamb James' main focus is finding a winner or two in Melbourne. Loves having a quaddie and enjoys the lighter side of racing. Favourite horse: Banana Man 🍌 Story ideas? Email James
Unraced 2YO wins trial by 14 lengths, Hong Kong sale beckons

1 week ago | punters.com.au | Luke Sheehan

An unraced 2YO might have booked his ticket to Hong Kong with a 14.5L shellacking of a Toowoomba trial field on Tuesday. The Mark Currie-trained Eli Creek was up against four rivals in the 925m heat, and made them look second-rate when rattling home in 54.96s over the 925m. Apprentice Shania Willis was on board for the sweet steer, but it might be her last sit on him if the sale plans come to fruition.
Caulfield Heath preview and tips: Wednesday, May 7

1 week ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

Best bets and suggested quaddie numbers for midweek racing on the Caulfield Heath track on Wednesday, May 7. BEST BETR5 No. 2 - Changing Colours @ $2.30Changing Colours looks well-placed here stepping up in trip third-up. Both of her efforts this preparation have been rock-solid and she was a winner over 1500m at this track when third-up last campaign. There shouldn't be too many excuses from barrier two in the relatively small field.
Damian Lane, Michael Dee shine in Japan

1 week ago | punters.com.au | Luke Sheehan

Major-winning jockeys Damian Lane and Michael Dee both had memorable moments in Japan on the weekend. Lane, a frequent visitor and winner on his Japanese trips, claimed the G1 Tenno Sho (3200m) aboard Redentor ($3.10F). The Tenno Sho (the Spring edition) is not just your average G1 either with a prize pool of 574,500,000 Japanese yen (about AUD$6.1m). The race heated up a long way from home as third-fav Justin Palace ($4.90) started looping the field to make his run.
Things You Might Have Missed - May 5

1 week ago | punters.com.au | Luke Sheehan

Here's a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week. QUIRKY (from abroad)Say that race name quickly five times (UK)The TV producer will have the dump button ready to go when this race was coming up ... bit of a tough one for pundits to negotiate. Which justice do you fancy? (NZ)'Just' Justice, or Poetic Justice? As if a racecaller's gig isn't hard enough, then these two horses line up together. And wouldn't you know it, they finished 4th/5th too ...
Well-fancied flops and forgives from Caulfield on Saturday, May 3

1 week ago | punters.com.au | James Lamb

The Muffin Man is worth following Horses to forgive and forget, plus a few we'll leave up to the jury, from Saturday's racing at Caulfield. FORGIVEPrestige Ole ($2.70) - Caulfield R1 (1400m)Kaleo was the rightful winner but the 1.75L margin was unkind to Prestige Ole who was held up at a vital stage after Cartwright took a sit behind the leader from barrier one. He got into the clear in plenty of time but the winner was off and gone and had a full head of steam.