ALART WINS A DRAMATIC DAY AT THE WELLINGTON BOOT

The fate of two of the best jockeys in the state changed in the twinkling of an eye on a dramatic Wellington Boot day.

Last years winning hoop Winona Costin was speared into air when her horse Stable Surprise clipped the heels of a galloper in front her in the Wellington Cup (1700m).The star jockey was probably concussed officials said and was taken to Dubbo Hospital with a sore neck and blurred vision and was replaced for the Wellington Boot.

The Federal Hotel Wellington Cup was won by Collar ($3fav) with local jockey Greg Ryan aboard.

The Statewide Sheds Wellington Boot was delayed while Costin was taken to hospital but eventually the biggest 2 year old race in the bush was ready.

Punters sent out Godolphin stable galloper Igraine as a hot favourite at $1.70 in the ring, $1.90 on the TAB.

The hot pick was right amongst them early as Neil Osborne trained For Me Dad raced away in front and turning still had the lead over Igraine but the master riding of Australia’s best country jockey was on offer.

Greg Ryan chasing the Cup/Boot double surged Alart($5.50) to the lead and it won storming away by just over a length from Igraine ($1.90) with For Me Dad third ($13).

Ryan said the horse gave him the perfect run and he was excited to win the big double on a track he knew better than any other.

The Scone horse trained by Pat Farrell had been highly supported at the Saturday night Soldiers Club calcutta ‘’ A very good win’’ Mr Farrell ‘’ So good I needed the money’’

The Soldiers Memorial Town Plate was a thriller Zahron ($9) with Matthew Cahill beating Just Crewsin ($7) by a head.

Cowra trainer Andrew Molloy taking home the winner. The owner former Canberra Raiders rugby league star Ashley Gilbert was emotional after the race.

‘’That was fabulous, amazing please get yourself into horse racing. I have played rugby league in front of 48,000 people in a grand final of the NRL but this is better’’ Mr Gilbert who hails from Crookwell said.      

10.41: Plenty of colour around Wellington - The John Fowler parades

The famous John Fowler Steam Locomotive is being paraded around the town on Boot day. Good crowds are getting their first glimpse of the magic old machine. 

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9.52: Damon Anderson from Winning Ways has outlined his thoughts for Boot day.

Race 1 : 3 Transcript and 5 Ol Brown Eyes

Race 2 : 2 Baylie Louise, 7 Miss Ainsley

Race 3 : 1 Interpid 13 Whats My Name

Race 4 3 Magic Archer 8 Explorator

Race 5 6 Highly Scared, 8 Zero Cash

Race 6 3 Cardiff Prince, 5 Crown Moss, 7 Brilliant Poet

Race 7 7 Alart, 6 Racy, 10 Igraine, 9 For Me Dad

Race 8 3 Just Crewsin, 1 Didn''t Cost A Lot

9.46: Alart a strong hope in today's Boot

​Greg Polson, Racenet - 29 Mar 2015

Trainer Pat Farrell has carefully plotted a course for his smart filly Alart he hopes will result in winning Sunday’s $100,000 State Wide Wellington Boot (1100m).

"The Boot is worth a lot of money and it’s been the plan all along,” Farrell said. "That’s why I ran her in Sydney last start. I took her there to top her off for the Boot.

"I haven’t trialled her or anything just kept the work up to her.

"She’s done well enough to be ready. I’m happy with her.”

Farrell’s plan has been made easier with the news impressive last start Wagga winner Beau Tirage and Black Opal Stakes winner Takedown were scratched.

Trainer Keith Dryden said Beau Tirage would not go after drawing barrier 12 and was likely to start in Sydney on Wednesday. 

Farrell, 73, has a high opinion of Alart, a daughter of British stallion Excellent Art.

He secured her as a yearling for a meagre $10,000.

"After her first two gallops I went back to the sales and bought her half-sister for $20,000,” Farrell added. "Alart showed ability right from day one.

"She’s a good mannered filly, no ratbag in her and she can gallop.”

Alart made her debut with a fifth at Tamworth on September 30, a race "she should have won,” Farrell maintained then scored over 900m at Scone on October 16 when ridden by champion bush hoop Greg Ryan.

Resuming from a 115-day spell Alart scored an impressive win in fast time over 1000m at Dubbo on February 8.

Farrell then threw her in the deep end when she contested the Silver Slipper (1100m) at Rosehill on February 21. Alart finished fifth to one time Golden Slipper favourite Headwater.

"It was a good run at Rosehill in that sort of class,” Farrell said. "She pulled up well after it.

"We’re in there Sunday with a great chance and I’m more than happy to have Greg Ryan aboard. He knows Wellington backwards. She’s drawn well (barrier two) and should be up there early.”

Farrell admitted he was surprised when Ryan rang him to take the ride in Sydney.

"Greg wanted to stick with the filly. We’ve been mates for a long time,” Farrell added.

9.41: Early preview of selections for the Boot meeting. Thanks to Racenet.com.au. We'll also discuss the tips with Damon Anderson from www.winningwaysracing soon

Race 1 summary - Pay to forget OL' BROWN EYES went around last start and he gets chance to bounce back here. CHOCOLATE BOLT steps up to right distance range. TRANSCRIPT is the query resuming from spell whilst A BONNIE GLOW is going well enough to be competitive.

Race 1 tips - 1st: OL' BROWN EYES (5), 2nd: CHOCOLATE BOLT (2), 3rd: TRANSCRIPT (7), 4th: A BONNIE GLOW (11).

Race 2 summary - BOLD HORATIO hot the line solidly last start and he looks well placed in this field. MISS AINSLEY returns from city class races and looks well placed whilst ROCK MY FUJI was good at Dubbo and only needs to hold that form here. BAYLIE LOUISE more than capable of taking the step out of maiden company.

Race 2 tips - 1st: BOLD HORATIO (1), 2nd: MISS AINSLEY (NZ) (7), 3rd: ROCK MY FUJI (11), 4th: BAYLIE LOUISE (12).

Race 3 summary - INTREPIDO comes off last start placing in better grade at Scone, well placed here. DANISH LACE was impressive leading all the way in maiden class last start whilstALABASTA BAY has been racing well enough to be in finish. Don't leave SERIAL DATER out of multiples.

Race 3 tips - 1st: INTREPIDO (NZ) (1), 2nd: DANISH LACE (4), 3rd: ALABASTA BAY (9), 4th: SERIAL DATER (6).

Click here to get the free formguide for Wellington’s race meeting on Sunday.

Race 4 summary - Thought SHAMALADE looked well placed in this field and he is close to win.FRAAJMAHAL is back to his right class whilst TULIMAN was too bad to be true last start and can bounce back. Watch for ANYTIME BABY to be running on hard.

Race 4 tips - 1st: SHAMALADE (5), 2nd: FRAAJMAHAL (NZ) (1), 3rd: TULIMAN (2), 4th: ANYTIME BABY (9).

Race 5 summary - NET WORTH looks well placed in this class whilst HIGHLY GEARED has won first-up and sure to be competitive fresh again. ZERO CASH has drawn nicely and will get run of the race. RUN CANNON RUN just needs a touch of luck to be a winning chance again.

Race 5 tips - 1st: NET WORTH (2), 2nd: HIGHLY GEARED (6), 3rd: ZERO CASH (8), 4th: RUN CANNON RUN (1).

Click here to get the free formguide for Wellington’s race meeting on Sunday.

Race 6 summary - CARDIFF PRINCE comes off Bathurst Cup win and sure to go close whilstARE YOU SURE should race touch closer in this. Don't leave EXCITED LOVER out of winning chances. CROWN MOSS has to be included in everything.

Race 6 tips - 1st: CARDIFF PRINCE (3), 2nd: ARE YOU SURE (1), 3rd: EXCITED LOVER (4), 4th: CROWN MOSS (5).

Click here to get the free formguide for Wellington’s race meeting on Sunday.

Race 7 summary - IGRAINE comes off super run in Group 2 company last start whilst ALARTfinds an easier assignment here. KIWI BOSS looked impressive in recent trial and sure to run well fresh. RACY wasn't far from the winner in the Sweet Embrace and has to be included.

Race 7 tips - 1st: IGRAINE (10), 2nd: ALART (7), 3rd: KIWI BOSS (NZ) (3), 4th: RACY (6).

Click here to get the free formguide for Wellington’s race meeting on Sunday.

Race 8 summary - DIDNTCOSTALOT will strip fitter second-up from spell and he can win.FLIGHT IN SPACE is ready to find best third-up whilst JEST CREWSIN' is not far off a win.OPERA BLU a knockout hope at odds.

Race 8 tips - 1st: DIDNTCOSTALOT (1), 2nd: FLIGHT IN SPACE (8), 3rd: JEST CREWSIN' (3), 4th: OPERA BLU (9).

8.42: LATEST BETTING WELLINGTON BOOT

8.15: IT IS WELLINGTON BOOT DAY

Hello and welcome it is day two of the Welington Boot Carnival and we begin with news that Diamond Kaz is out of the big 2 year old race leaving a field of 12.

The weather is partly cloudy but really it should be a beautiful 28. Let's begin with the days scratchings for Boot day. We'll look at the latest betting and tips/form guide very soon

  Wellington Racing Club

THE FULL FORM GUIDE FOR THE WELLINGTON BOOT

10.30pm : Punters have installed Igraine as the favourite for Sunday's Statewide Shed's Wellington Boot. The John O'Shea galloper was purchased for $2,800 at the Calcutta at the Wellington Soldiers Club.

There was also good support for Racy and Alart among the packed crowd.

Bookmakers have Igraine at $1.80 ahead of Racy $3.50 and Alart at $7. 

3.45 : 11 Fairisle Miss has just won race 3 the Barnson Designs Maiden over 1700m. Brett Thompson trainer co owned by Wellington connections.

Race 2 Got Swag from Musswellbrook

2.25 : Clever Buttons has won the first at Wellington in perfect weather. In a cracking photo finish. We'll update you with all the winners, tips and a preview to the Boot all afternoon. Also check out our mega gallery. 

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8.15 : Racing site Racenet has looked at today's Wellington's meeting.

Saturday March 28

Racenet - 28 Mar 2015

This is the Racenet preview and tip sheet for Saturday’s meeting at Wellington.

The track is rated a good (3) and the rail is in the true position.

Racenet’s summaries and tips for the meeting are.

Race 1 summary - Betting will give best guide to unraced runners here. Settled on CASH COMMANDS who had excuses for failure last start and previous form not too bad for this.EIGHT CARAT OCCY will improve from debut whilst LEROSKA was impressive in recent trial win.

Race 2 summary - RYEDALE ROAD only needs to find form from last start to win this.GLORIETA PASS will be much better from his race experience whilst GOT SWAG was competitive at Scone last start. LOVE TO BEND for the first fours.

Race 3 summary - Like ROYAL GAZE in this, last start suggests she is ready to win. SUPER PIGwill be tough to beat stepping up to this distance whilst ROYAL CARGO is a model of consistency and deserves win. BON HONOUR has the draw to get perfect run.

Race 4 summary - WAZN is in terrible form but so is most of his rivals and if he finds best would win. LEADERS ROAD may not get much peace up front and that could be crucial. LOUIS THE TONNE has promised to win a race this time in whilst SACRED DREAM will never be far away in this field.

Race 5 summary - DUBAI BULLET has the consistency to win this. SARONA DOWNS gets his chance from nice gate whilst THE BROWN ONE could be the improver third-up. Don't leaveWHO GIVES A HOOT out of multiples.

Race 6 summary - DON'T TEASE ME has awkward gate but like him if he can find a spot early.CAMPFIRE was touch flat last start but if finds debut form will go close whilst CANNY MAREEhas trialed okay recently. IRISH NIP a place hope fresh.

8.13 : Beautiful sunny skies and a top of 26 for Day one of the Boot carnival. 28 for tomorrow.

The first race today is 1.58 

7.49 : Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of Boot weekend. The Cowboys got us off to a great start last night winning 34-30 today it's Rotary Markets, Boot Triples at the Bowling Club, NSW Election day and also the big first day of the Boot Carnival.

We'll bring you colour from all these events on this page. The Calcutta for the Wellington Boot is on tonight from 8pm.

So far No 1 Beau Tirage and 4 Takedown have been scratched from the $100,000 Statewide Shed's Wellington Boot. 

Here are the latest scratchings.

: Saturday 28Mar2015 Wellington Racing Club