THE LAST SAY: Curtain closes on group 1 racing in the west
The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas previews a big Saturday of racing which features the final Group 1 of the year with the Northerly Stakes to be run and won at Ascot.
SA Racing
‘Little hungry and little angry’: Pike drops to 50kg for Northerly bid
Champion local jockey William Pike will ride the lightest he’s ridden in five years as he chases an elusive Group 1 success in the Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
‘Stayer of the future’: Air Assault gunning for Ballarat Cup
This preparation could be the making of SA stayer Air Assault which can end on a high in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
‘He does it with ease’: Doyle wild about his emerging star
Unbeaten colt Private Harry comes to town after two stunning performances that has Nathan Doyle how good he could be.
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Construction worker Laing looks to Sky for Bletchingly upset
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Nolen planning for spring with winter winners
This is the time of year when jockey Luke Nolen usually has a break, but he’s in top shape and wants to stay that way for the spring.
Time is now for Oliver to collect bonus cash at Caulfield
The lure of a potential cash bonus was enough to convince Cranbourne trainer Luke Oliver to test impressive debut winner Do It Now in city class at Caulfield on Saturday.
I Am Velvet talented but no smooth ride
Unbeaten filly I Am Velvet has plenty of ability but there’s still a few bad habits to sort out as she heads to the city for the first time on Saturday.
Lismore previews: Dodson galloper to gobble up his rivals
Coffs Harbour trainer Brett Dodson is hoping a wide draw won’t derail the winning prospects of Gobbled at Lismore.
Wilde has Kodiak Bear poised to attack at Caulfield
Patience is everything when training stayers and Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde has certainly taken his time with Caulfield hopeful Kodiak Bear.
Lismore tips, inside mail for Friday
The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding Written Fame looks ready to secure his third career win when he resumes at Lismore.
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