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
 
Image: Steve Hart
Glen Boss has declared Think It Over a genuine Doncaster Mile contender

A long-range plan to target the Doncaster Mile is a step closer after Think It Over swept to victory in the George Ryder Stakes to secure his spot in next month’s Group One showpiece.

Trainer Kerry Parker had modest aspirations pre-race, hoping Think It Over could be competitive in the weight-for-age event given he would drop to just 52kg under the handicap conditions of the Doncaster.

“Coming into today I just thought, I need him to run well and if he’s a couple of lengths from them I’ll be thrilled, taking seven kilos off him into the Doncaster,” Parker said.

“To win it, sensational.”

Parker said Think It Over, a son of brilliant galloper So You Think, had been slow to mature but had made vast improvement this campaign, which has already yielded two stakes wins and a stakes placing.

“He’s just been a great ride, this bloke. To watch him mature and turn into the racehorse he has has been pleasurable for the whole team,” Parker said.

Think It Over ($26) emerged from the pack late to run down Dreamforce ($17) with Avilius ($5) close-up in third.

Winning jockey Glen Boss has no doubt Think It Over will be a live Doncaster chance.

“He’s going to put himself right into contention because that’s the kind of horse you need to win a Doncaster, he’s very strong at the end of a trip,” Boss said.

Favourite Funstar finished eighth and jockey Tommy Berry said the race wasn’t run to suit her.

Written by Mandy Cottell

 
*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...

Doncaster Mile results and replay – 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 Doncaster Mile. The Doncaster Mile was raced at Randwick racecourse on Saturday,...

TJ Smith Stakes results and replay – 2024

View the results and replay for the 2024 TJ Smith Stakes. The TJ Smith Stakes was raced at Randwick racecourse...

Watch 📺 Is this the worst upheld protest ever?

Punters are calling a race at Beaudesert on Saturday the worst protest ever upheld. A punting group on X (Twitter)...

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...

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...

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