J-Mac reviews trial stars as potential Everest contenders emerge
James McDonald has reviewed the trials of some Group 1 stars on a morning which may have thrown up a couple of surprise Everest contenders.
James McDonald has reviewed the trials of some Group 1 stars on a morning which may have thrown up a couple of surprise Everest contenders.
Six-time Group 1 winner Mr Brightside is a couple of weeks behind arch rival Pride Of Jenni in his build up towards a spring campaign that could end up with another crack at the Cox Plate.
A Brad Widdup-trained gelding put the writing on the wall with solid effort last start and he is well placed to claim another win at Canterbury.
Fab’s Cowboy has travelled more than three times around the world in trucks and floats and has raced almost the equivalent of five Olympic marathons.
Racing marvel Fab’s Cowboy will greet the starter for the final time on Saturday and racing writer Ben Dorries is in outback Queensland, following the iconic horse and telling the colourful stories of those around him.
Weeks spent in warmer climates have aided Clinton McDonald’s task of getting Hayasugi ready for Group 1 tests against the older horses as part of the Cranbourne trainer’s Spring Carnival team of sprinters.
The time-honoured $200,000 Darwin Cup is only two weeks away and 20 horses have been nominated for this year’s race.
Champion pacer Leap To Fame will start from the one barrier trainer-driver Grant Dixon did not want when he chases redemption in Saturday night’s $400,000 Group 1 Blacks A Fake at Albion Park.
Swayzee hasn’t beaten Leap To Fame for a year, but Grant Dixon is still very wary of him going into their rematch in Saturday night’s $400,000 Group 1 Blacks A Fake at Albion Park.
Local trainer Lindsey Smith could add to his shock winner at Flemington with a $4.80 chance when racing returns to Warrnambool on Tuesday.
The four-time Singapore champion jockey will move south from Brisbane to try his luck in the early part of the spring as he helps kick start the riding career of his daughter, Sage.
Are Giga Kick and Overpass set for an overdue rematch in The Everest? Trainers Bjorn Baker, Clayton Douglas and Ken Kelso discuss spring carnival plans for their star horses.
A dossier of every incident at the 600m mark at Eagle Farm since September 2021 has been revealed for the first time, as jockeys strike an agreement on what it will take to get them back riding at Eagle Farm after walking off the job on Saturday.
Jumps champion Stern Idol romped to back-to-back Mosstrooper Steeplechase victories at Pakenham on Sunday.
It doesn’t matter who is at fault or who is overreacting, the jockeys strike at Eagle Farm has to be resolved before it spirals out of control in a messy way, writes Trenton Akers.
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s meeting at Flemington.
Chris Waller had a big weekend on home turf but Tuesday’s barrier trials will give the champion trainer a significant pointer to the upcoming spring carnival.
Racing is unlikely to continue at Eagle Farm in the immediate future until jockeys are satisfied that an issue with a construction site at the point of the home turn has been fixed to stop horses dangerously shying midrace.
Electric Mrs Chrissie could pose a threat to Group 3 tearaway Recommendation when they clash again in the Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Caulfield, her assistant trainer says.
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s tips for Seymour on Monday.
Astapor is giving his owner Rodney Hay a money-can’t-buy experience with his lastest win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Tectonic Plate has emerged as another Kosciuszko contender for trainer Daniel Bowen after the in-form mare claimed a third straight win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Jockeys refused to ride in the last two races at Eagle Farm after Robbie Dolan was thrown off a horse which resulted in the meeting being called off.
It’s been a quiet season by John Thompson but the tide is turning for the Randwick trainer with a midweek double and victory in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill.
Michael Dee got the call up to ride Flemington Cup winner Hit The Road Jack after the CrowdStrike outage grounded fellow jockey Blaike McDougall.
A strong formline from his last-start win makes the Warwick Capper-owned Capper Thirtynine one of the better bets of Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.
It can often be a baptism of fire for new jockeys in Hong Kong and it was no different for Ben Thompson, who has weathered the storm and looking to make an impact in the new season come September.
Vlad Duric added another winter carnival stakes victory in the Winx Guineas since his return from Singapore, and winning for the Snowden stable made it more satisfying.
The connections of Punch Lane took advantage of the postponed Glasshouse Handicap as the gelding made a mess of his rivals to land a massive plunge.
A smart ride by Angela Jones proved the difference in the Caloundra Cup with the victory capping a breakout winter carnival.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s meeting at Caulfield to identify the horses to follow and forgive.
Leap To Fame now holds a 2-1 advantage over older sibling Swayzee after a blistering win in the Mr Feelgood, and will be out to exact revenge in the Black A Fake.
Dominant debut winner First Settler will have one more run this prep with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr eager to find out if the colt can handle the Flemington straight.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner gives his top selections for the Pakenham Synthetic meeting on Monday.
Central Queensland warhorse Master Jamie has been denied a fairytale third straight Rockhampton Cup after a pair of polocrosse players combined to win the Beef Capital feature on Saturday.
After an unlucky fifth at his stable debut, the Chris Waller-trained Aramco bounced back with a handy in at Randwick.
Champion jockey Nash Rawiller rode a winning treble including navigating spectacular wide runs on Ha Ha Ha and South Of India – but it was a losing ride which is likely to cost him any chance of winning the Sydney premiership.
Trainer Bjorn Baker had two suitable races for War Eternal but his decision to bypass a Big Dance Qualifier was justified by the gelding’s strong win at Randwick.
An official at Doomben said he did not see a jockey thrown off her horse before the start of a race, leading to a bungled jump, bizarre circumstances and four non-runners.
Being overseas by the pool has provided some magic racing moments for champion Queensland trainer Tony Gollan, who on Saturday surged past his own mark for the most city winners in a season.
A wide run proved no hindrance for gutsy mare Defining, who notched a well-deserved victory at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Charming Legend showed just how progressive he is with a determined Midway win at Randwick to stay unbeaten.
High-class filly In Flight continued her outstanding form with an impressive win under a big weight at Randwick which has trainer Joe Pride and jockey Jay Ford closer to a special milestone.
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable continued their outstanding season of juvenile success as Wanaruah maintains his perfect record at Randwick.
An improving track and the booking of champion jockey Nash Rawiller will go a long way to helping the Matthew Dunn-trained Cepheus make it back to back wins in the South Grafton Cup.
Victorian visitor Magnaspin won The Coast at Newcastle at his only NSW start. He can add a second in the Narrandera Cup and book his place in the Big Dance.
Victorian visitor Magnaspin won The Coast at Newcastle at his only NSW start. He can add a second in the Narrandera Cup and book his place in the Big Dance.
Toowoomba horse Sir Warwick was heavily backed but trainer Clinton Taylor defended his home turf in an emotional Rockhampton Newmarket with great mate Justin Stanley on Friday.
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton have made a dream start to their new training partnership as they seek their first Sydney Saturday winner at Randwick.
Champion trainer Tony Gollan will be tuning into Doomben racing from Fiji on Saturday as he aims to seal an incredible slice of Queensland racing history.
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