Hawkesbury, Lismore tips: House Of Cards looks a winning hand
A Michael Freedman-trained gelding was a big winner at his only start at Hawkesbury and can make it two from two at the track.
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FIELDS: Spring stars aplenty at Rosehill on Saturday
There are Group 1 horses scattered across four mouth watering stakes races at Rosehill on Saturday and the fields and form are online.
Waller, Maher dominate Epsom Handicap noms
Champion trainer Chris Waller won the Epsom Handicap last year and looks set to have a strong hand in the feature mile again.
EXCLUSIVE: The Everest to get Group 1 status this year
There is growing confidence The Everest will be granted Group 1 status in time for this year’s event in a sign the turf war between NSW and Victoria could be over.
Kensington preview: Snowden is Mad keen on double-figure chance
Two solid runs back from a spell, a step up in distance and a perfect barrier draw have a Peter Snowden-trained gelding ready to bounce back to winning form.
Laxon has faith $2.3m gamble can pay off in Melbourne Cup
The owners of Knight’s Choice knocked back a $2.3m offer to sell the horse, but could that decision reap the ultimate rewards in the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
Portelli mulls Group 1 target for Kimochi
Kimochi was a notable absentee from nominations for the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes but Gary Portelli has a potential Group 1 target in mind instead.
‘White line fever’: Callow back in city after stint as Uber driver
Noel Callow might be renowned for his one-liners and funny gags, but insists he is now serious about having a proper go at riding in the big smoke after he was making ends meet as an Uber driver.
Randwick-Kensington tips: Hat-trick looms for Winx’s sister
Winx’s little sister, Wings Of Desire, has been good in winning her first two starts and can maintain her unbeaten record when she steps out at Randwick-Kensington.
Scott: Advertising ban would cause ‘crippling’ racing cuts
Racing would lose a huge pillar of its funding model if the Federal Government forges ahead with a blanket ban on gambling advertising which would result in prizemoney cuts across the board.
The $8000 bargain buys that renewed Aspery’s love of training
On a day that champion trainers and million dollar purchases were at the forefront, hobby trainer Scott Aspery went home a winner courtesy of bargain basement buy Uzziah.
Storm Boy dominant favourite in star-studded Run To The Rose
Sixteen of the most talented three-year-olds in training have been entered for Saturday’s $300,000 feature, which is a key lead-in to the Group 1 Golden Rose.
‘Hong Kong will happen’ … but J-Mac has one box to tick first
Champion jockey James McDonald has confirmed the worst kept secret in racing by declaring he will eventually move to Hong Kong – but not before he breaks a key riding record.
Queanbeyan, Muswellbrook previews: All hail the King
Joe Cleary has a busy day ahead at Queanbeyan with four live chances on the day which ends with his Kosciuszko ace King Gutho strutting his stuff in a barrier trial.
Muswellbrook, Queanbeyan tips, inside mail: $10 best bet
A Brett Cavanough-trained filly can bounce off her first run at Scone last month when she steps out for start number two at Muswellbrook on Tuesday.
Slashing trial gives The Everest slot-holders plenty to Think About
Fangirl, Think About It and Stefi Magnetica didn’t need to win to produce pleasing barrier trial efforts at Royal Randwick on Monday.
Ray Thomas’ Blackbook: Bella Nipotina set to climb Everest
Star mare Bella Nipotina is on the verge of becoming the third horse to lock in a slot for the $20 million The Everest.
Don Hugh chasing another of harness racing’s biggest prizes
Champion reinsman Luke McCarthy is aiming up for one of Australasia’s biggest harness racing prizes after taking out the Eureka with Don Hugo.
Jobs on the line as government moves to announce review response
Racing Victoria has warned thousands of jobs statewide and $1.2b in economic activity could be lost unless the Federal Government delivers a “sensible” framework in its Gambling Review.
Grafton preview: Dynamic duo to strike again
Trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith and apprentice jockey Mollie Fitzgerald can add to their incredible 27.3 winning strike rate when they combine – twice – at Grafton on Monday.
Best bets and inside mail for Grafton on Monday September, 9
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass analyses Monday’s card at Grafton, where a Matt Dunn-trained galloper looks suitably placed for a first-up assignment.
VRC launches new Melbourne Cup Day feature
Victoria Racing Club has revamped and prizemoney boosted a popular race on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington as the new Australian Heritage Cup.
McCarthy masterclass guides Don Hugo to Eureka glory
Don Hugo has won the $2.1 million TAB Eureka at Menangle in emphatic fashion for trainer-driver Luke McCarthy and slot holder John Singleton.
I Am Me flies home to land Concorde in Maher quinella
Speedy mare I Am Me maintained her excellent first-up record when she dug deep to hold off her fast-finishing stablemate Bella Nipotina in the Group 2 Concorde Stakes at Randwick.
‘This horse was retired’: Bedggood achieves Group 1 Glory
Gavin Bedggood realised a Group 1 dream with Mornington Glory in the Moir Stakes and one owner now wants to take on the world.
Johnny Rocker primed for top show in Moir
Johnny Rocker has a liking for The Valley which can deliver an upset result in the Group 1 Moir Stakes on Saturday.
Wagga, Coffs Harbour tips: $4.40 best bet
A Todd Smart gelding has been racing well in city company and returns to Wagga aiming to maintain his perfect record. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
TAB Eureka: McCarthy’s makes his choice of drives
Champion driver Luke McCarthy has chosen which horse he’ll pair with in the TAB Eureka.
Fields: Spring stars set to return at Randwick on Saturday
The fields have been declared for Saturday’s bumper Randwick card where the likes of Giga Kick, Bella Nipotina, Private Eye and Amelia’s Jewel all make their return.
Glamour mare primed to take on Amelia’s Jewel
Two factors hold the key to speedy mare Arctic Glamour’s chances in Saturday’s Group 2 Tramway Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Trailblazers guiding raw talent in Eureka quest
High Above will be out to protect his unbeaten record as he becomes the least experienced horse to contest a TAB Eureka.
Boom mare ruled out of Kosciuszko contention
The second favourite for the $2m The Kosciuszko has been spelled following a minor setback.
Warwick Farm preview: Bonita to take Baker step closer to home track century
Trainer Bjorn Baker has resisted temptation and will continue with a patient approach with promising mare Bonita Queen who is chasing back-to-back wins at Warwick Farm.
Warwick Farm tips: Queen to reign over home turf
Bonita Queen showed the benefit of her first-up run with a dominant win at her first run on her home track and she can back it up with another win. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Newcastle preview: Singleton’s mare on the beat
Trainer Scott Singleton heads to Newcastle on Tuesday with aims to bookend the meeting with Brief Song and classy mare One Beat No Beat.
Singapore sling: Wilson-Taylor’s QEII Cup mission
Kyle Wilson-Taylor has the chance to win one of Singapore’s final ever Group 1s when he jumps aboard Golden Monkey in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Saturday.
Neasham ready to unleash her new Jewel
Trainer Annabel Neasham concedes she is feeling some pressure preparing new stable recruit Amelia’s Jewel for her comeback in the Group 2 $300,000 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Bella’s Everest climb is Christian’s escape from MRO
Michael Christian is sometimes the AFL’s most scrutinised person, however the Group 1 breeder-owner says getting out to his farm with the horses provides the perfect escape.
Newcastle tips, inside mail for Tuesday: Widdup’s hot hand
An above average mare trained by Brad Widdup is guaranteed to start in the red at Newcastle on Tuesday but shapes as the week’s anchor bet.
Nash delivers Mona Lisa Stakes masterpiece
Trainer Jarrod Austin scored his second career stakes winner as Terra Mater – benefiting from a Nash Rawiller masterclass – lived up to her hot favouritism at Wyong.
Wellington, Kempsey previews: Smith pair ready to strike
Former jockey-turned-trainer Alison Smith will make the familiar trip to her happy hunting ground at Wellington on Monday with two gallopers that fetched hefty prices as yearlings.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Ford has Eye on Everest climb
Two-time The Everest placegetter Private Eye will make his return in Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Royal Randwick. Plus, get Mitch’s horses to follow from Saturday’s Rosehill meeting.
J-Mac’s sage advice helps Gollan’s Freedom bid
Freedom Rally kicks off in Saturday’s Tramway Stakes at Randwick, where trainer Tony Gollan is daring to dream of an Epsom Handicap after some advice from superstar jockey James McDonald.
Dunn deal: Trainer’s $40,000 gamble for Kosciuszko slot
In-form Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn will attempt to pull together one of the largest syndicates seen to buy a stack of raffle tickets in the hope of landing a slot in next month’s $2m The Kosciuszko.
Eureka field decided as McCarthy faces big choice
Defending champion driver Luke McCarthy is the last remaining piece in the $2.1m TAB Eureka jigsaw puzzle.
Wellington, Kempsey tips, inside mail for Monday
A Todd Howlett-trained galloper will be the toast of Wellington on Monday if he can deliver for his supporters. Get Shayne O’Cass’s best bets and inside mail for both Wellington and Kempsey.
‘We’re little owners’: Pinstriped battlers live Group 1 dream
Some of Pinstriped’s owners shed tears of joy as their star delivered them a fairytale Group 1 victory in the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.
‘He’s pretty special’: Joe Pride in awe of Ceolwulf
Joe Pride has always been a huge fan of Ceolwulf but the gelding surprised his trainer with the dominance of his victory at Rosehill.
Wyong tips: Owen ready to make her mark
Now under the tutelage of Hall Of Famer and renowned master of apprentices Ron Quinton, Madeline Owen can mark the occasion with a win for her new boss.
Moree tips: Kelley’s Pride has Cup in her sights
Trainer Matthew Kelley feels he has the right horses in the right races to make the 1500km round trip to Moree worthwhile.
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