Gelagotis’ pays late fee for filly to start in $1m race
Emerging filly Recuperato has thrived since her maiden win and will now contest a $1m race at The Championships after a late entry fee was paid.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Goulburn preview: Calder ‘jockeying’ for position on ladder
Star New Zealand jockey Andrew Calder can raise himself up one spot as the most successful rider for trainer Richard Collett should he strike twice at Goulburn on Tuesday.
Goulburn, Ballina Tuesday tips: $5 value bet
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Tuesday’s NSW cards at Goulburn and Ballina, presenting his best bets, quaddie picks and inside mail.
It’s an Honour: Why history is against Via Sistina on Saturday
A familiar nemesis is standing in the way of yet another Australian Horse of the Year-elect claiming a crowning glory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Hold the Champagne, Vinrock has been spelled
Trainer Matt Laurie and connections have elected to spell their valuable colt after a sensational autumn carnival.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
Records tumble at Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
American John Stewart has parted with $2.6 million to secure the top lot on Day two of the Inglis Easter Sale.
Mr Brightside to have Royal company in Hong Kong
Trainer Adrian Bott is set to have his first international runner with Royal Patronage being aimed at the $5 million Champions Mile in Hong Kong later this month.
Awesome foursome: Ray Thomas’ verdict on Group 1s this Saturday
Ray Thomas analyses four key Group 1s on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, nominating his horses to watch and giving his verdict on who’ll win.
Why improving import is the Man for the job in Queen Elizabeth
Trainer Ciaron Maher has been rewarded for his patience with expensive import Light Infantry Man, who faces his biggest test against Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Sale Tuesday tips: $3.90 best bet
Racenet form analyst Daniel Sankey presents his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for the eight-race card at Sale on Tuesday.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s five to follow from Caulfield
Gilbert Gardiner rounds up Saturday’s Caulfield card, presenting his horses to follow and forgive plus stewards’ reports.
Donald Monday tips: $13 value bet
Herald Sun tipster Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Donald.
Ipswich preview and tips for Wednesday
The sun is shining on a massive 10 race Ipswich midweek card on Wednesday and I’m keen on some horses with Saturday credentials.
Heathcote’s ‘serious bullets’ for Brisbane Winter Carnival
Rob Heathcote will head into the Queensland Winter Carnival with “a couple of serious bullets” in his arsenal
Moscini set for another Battle Of The Bush mission
Toowoomba trainer Dale Groves is set for another Battle Of The Bush tilt with his grand warrior Moscini.
Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path
Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.
Royal Ascot to Adelaide: Asfoora’s next mission locked in
Last seen finishing fourth in the Nunthorpe Stakes during a stellar European campaign, Royal Ascot conqueror Asfoora will make her long-awaited return on Saturday.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
‘Made a mess of them’: Neindorf nails Morphettville treble
In-form gelding Stay Focused blew his rivals away in the Nitschke Stakes as gun jockey Lachlan Neindorf snared three winners at Morphettville.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
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Tuncurry, Dubbo previews: Gandolfini the new boss
Cassandra Schmidt trained gelding Gandolfini has turned into a winning machine of late and arrives at Monday’s Tuncurry meeting searching for a hat-trick
Dubbo, Tuncurry Monday tips, inside mail: $5 best bet
Form expert Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and value selections for Dubbo and Tuncurry on Monday.
QEII win would put Via Sistina ‘in the Hall of Fame conversation’
Champion mare Via Sistina is racing to emulate the great Winx in the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on Day Two of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Five to follow from Randwick on Saturday
Mitch Cohen has analysed all 10 races on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick and identified some key runners that he wants to back at their next starts.
Gundagai tips: Brisbourne keen to complete feature treble
Trainer Ben Brisbourne has won two of the three Gundagai features and is looking to Star Buyer to help him complete the set.
Armidale tips: Clegg optimistic about the prospects of Cascan
Although Cascan is dropping back considerably in trip, trainer Craig Clegg feels she can still prove too strong for her rivals.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
‘Relief to finally win’: Country Final joy for Messara
Know Thyself’s success in the Country Championships Final meant a lot to trainer Paul Messara after a number of near-misses in the race.
Alalcance awesome in Chairman’s Quality blitz
Alalcance left many of her rivals for next week’s Sydney Cup in her wake with a dominant win in the Chairman’s Quality while Verry Elleegant’s relation, Belle Detelle, claims the Adrian Knox.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, inside mail for Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick
Can Linebacker win The Doncaster? Will Joliestar prove herself as the nation’s top sprinter? Ray Thomas previews a massive day of Australian racing highlighted by Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips: ‘She has this race at her mercy’
Ron Dufficy thinks a talented filly can beat the boys in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s race-by-race tips and analysis for Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
‘We still don’t know his ceiling’: Will Briasa live up to the TJ hype?
Star jockey Tyler Schiller is confident Briasa is ready stamp himself as one of Australia’s best sprinters in Saturday’s Group 1 $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick.
Payne’s life-changing Lisztomania: ‘I had to go buy a suit this week’
Inverell trainer Todd Payne admits it’s a life-changing experience just to have a runner in a $1 million race on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Hawkesbury tips: She Conquers set for another first-up win
The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained She Conquers won at Hawkesbury at her only run last campaign and can repeat that when she resumes this weekend. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Hawkesbury preview: Price’s gelding to Conquer again
The ability has always been there but Invade And Conquer delivered it at the races with a big win last start and can go back-to-back when he heads to Hawkesbury.
Queen Of The Turf field and barriers
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $1 million Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Australian Oaks field and barriers
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $1 million Group 1 Australian Oaks at Randwick on Saturday.
Sydney Cup field and barriers: Mid draw for Alalcance
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Wide draw for Dubai Honour
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Coolmore snaps up Switzerland’s brother for $2.7 million
A son of Snitzel was one of the most-coveted colts at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale … and it took a seven-figure sum to get him on Sunday.
Oaks unlikely for Aeliana as Waller eyes Group 1 with ‘ring in’
Trainer Chris Waller will make a call on Aeliana’s Australian Oaks prospects on Monday … but new stable addition Leica Lucy is ready to roll as she chases more Group 1 glory.
‘Cool dude’ named after pub sets sights on Group 1
Trainer Will Hulbert was testing Queensland winter carnival ambitions with Thee Creek on Saturday at Eagle Farm and the young colt passed with flying colours.
Federalist to stamp stallion papers in Sires
Federalist may lack experience but co-trainer Michael Hawkes is adamant the lightly-raced prospect is still a worthy contender for Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes.
‘Airborne’ Tom Kitten fills Cummings with Doncaster confidence
Godolphin trainer James Cummings concedes this year’s Doncaster is ‘full of depth’ but he couldn’t be happier with Tom Kitten and Pericles heading into Saturday’s $4 million mile.
Randwick inside mail, tips: Don’t rule out rough result in TJ
Trainer Gary Portelli has stable star Kimochi primed for another giant-killing performance in the Group 1 $3 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Australian Derby
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Australian Derby at Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 TJ Smith Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
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