Co-trainers Andrew Scott and Lance O’Sullivan admit they have no idea if The Kiwi placegetter Checkmate will run out 2000m in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas … but they do know they have a good horse on their hands.
Luck wasn’t on the side of trainer John Sargent in the opening Provincial-Midway Qualifier but hopes change as he attacks the Newcastle heat with a pair of rising stars.
Queensland sprinter Uncommon James is as good as he’s looked for some time, says trainer Matt Hoysted, heading into the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday.
A conman responding to ads for trackwork riders has fleeced thousands of dollars from multiple trainers across the country.
The Brazilian superstar will chase his biggest win on Australian soil aboard the Japanese contender Ascoli Piceno at Rosehill Gardens.
Jett Hatton provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Friday’s country race meetings at Wagga and Moree. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Blake Shinn copped a suspension on Bendigo Cup day and which has forced trainer Tony Gollan to seek out a new rider for Toorak Handicap winner Antino.
Randwick trainer John Sargent will press his claims in the VRC Oaks when two fillies tackle Saturday’s Group 2 Wakeful Stakes at Flemington.
Sea King, who travelled to Australia primarily as a galloping partner, is now a genuine Melbourne Cup chance after his runaway win in the Bendigo Cup.
Yulong has no intention of rushing Cox Plate champion Via Sistina to the breeding barn with a title defence on the cards next year.
Top jockey Mark Zahra plotted Growing Empire’s downfall at the colt’s last two runs but will be back aboard for the three-year-old’s crack at the stallion-making Coolmore Stud Stakes.
A drop back to provincial grade can see the Nathan Doyle-trained Reigning King bounce back to the winners circle at Wyong. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
A slow start to the season can soon be forgotten for trainer Keith Dryden with a couple of good chances at the Sapphire Coast while a Nathan Doyle pair can shine at Hawkesbury.
A wide draw has seen the talented Japanese filly drift out of favouritism but trainer Yoichi Kuroiwa is confident Ascoli Piceno is still the one to beat.
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