Back Yourself!
Sign-up and start betting with Ladbrokes in 2 minutes!
Back A Winner with Neds!
Sign-up and start betting with Neds in 2 minutes!
Daily Racing Specials!
Sign-up and bet with Australia's best new bookmaker!
#1 Ranked New Bookie
Sign-up and bet with Australia's #1 ranked new bookmaker!
Best Of The Best Odds!
Bet With Palmerbet and get Paid Top Fluc or Top Tote!
Massive Odds on All Races!
Sign-up and start betting with PlayUp in 2 minutes!
Imagine what you could be buying instead.
Set a deposit limit.
Search
 

Having Alzora on firmer ground for the first time since she joined his stable has Anthony Cummings expecting a sharp turnaround in the mare’s fortunes.

Cummings is adamant Alzora’s form since taking up residence at Randwick should make for better reading than three unplaced runs and he is certain the mare can prove him right in the McKell Cup (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday.

“She will improve a lot with firmer footing and on her work I’m expecting her to run very well,” Cummings said.

A Listed and Group Three winner during her time with David Hayes, Alzora had her first start for Cummings in the Emancipation Stakes on a rain-affected surface at Rosehill on April 5.

Her late finish into fourth in the JRA Plate at Randwick at her next start was enough to earn her an Adelaide trip.

But Cummings said Alzora gave away too much start in the Centaurea Stakes at Morphettville in which she finished midfield behind Blue Ribbon.

“She got too far back and simply had too much to do,” Cummings said.

Cummings has secured Sam Clipperton for the McKell ride, despite the in-form apprentice being unable to use his 1.5kg claim because of the Cup’s Listed status.

Clipperton holds a six-win lead over Damien Thornton in the race for Sydney junior riders’ honours in 2013/2014 but he will miss two city meetings after Saturday because of suspension.

He will come out of his time with Randwick trainer Ron Quinton in July but he seems assured of immediate opportunities as a senior rider after a solid run of form.

A double at Scone last Friday included a timely victory for Darley on Cameo in the Scone Cup, putting him on 18 city wins for the season.

Cummings has Federica entered in a 2000-metre race against her own age after the filly over-reacted in blinkers in the Scone Guineas on Saturday.

“It might have been a bit ambitious bringing her back from a mile and I might put winkers on instead of blinkers next,” Cummings said.

Federica has been entered for the Queensland Oaks in which her stablemate Paris Match is a $15 chance with Nash Rawiller confirmed to ride.

 
*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.
Imagine what you could be buying instead.
Set a deposit limit.
Featured News

FREE BETS – Claim $1000’s in Bonus Bets at the TOP Betting Sites

We take a look at the BIGGEST and BEST Free Daily Racing Offers and Betting Promotions from Australia’s leading online...

Golden Slipper Likely Field – 2024

The biggest two-year-old race of the year will jump this Saturday in arguably one of the best fields in recent...

Former trainer handed a five-year ban for pulling stewards pants down

Former trainer Todd Balfour has been handed a five-year disqualification by Racing SA stewards after a misconduct incident at the...

Melbourne Cup champion Verry Elleegant passes away

Verry Elleegant, one of the great mares in the history of Australian racing, has died while giving birth to her...

Watch 📺 Jockey banned from all racing premises over ride

Jockey Dylan Kitts has been penalised with a disciplinary officer exclusion directive due to non-compliance with an inquiry regarding his...

Group 1 winner returns positive swab

Racing Victoria stewards are investigating a positive swab from Group 1-winning mare Prowess, the racehorse trained by Roger James and...

Alligator Blood injured, career in doubt

Cult galloper Alligator Blood may have run his last race, with trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott confirming the star galloper had...

Nikita Beriman returns to the saddle

July 1, 2023 to January 26, 2024 … that period represents the just shy of seven months that Nikita Beriman...

Australia's Best Betting Sites

New Betting Sites Australia + Top List Bookmaker Apps $$$

Betting in Australia has never been more popular thanks to a large increase in new betting Agencies and Apps available...

Top 10 – Funniest Race Horse Names

Horse racing. Known as the ‘Sport Of Kings’, an industry worth billions, a very serious business…but to some, it’s a...

Best Horse Betting Sites in Australia

Best Horse Racing Betting Apps and Betting Sites – March 2024

We take a look at the best online betting apps to bet on horse racing in Australia for the month...

Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper is one of the biggest and most prestigious horse races in Australia. Taking place each April at...

Australian Bookmaker Reviews – Online Bookie Ratings $$

Which bookmaker should you bet with? We Review each of the leading online Australian Bookmakers and rate them in order...

 
 
Imagine what you could be buying instead.
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au