Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Five to follow from The Coast day
News Corp racing expert Mitch Cohen has analysed all the action from Saturday’s Gosford stand-alone meeting.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Messara weighs up Scone Cup tilt with The Coast winner
Scone trainer Paul Messara is weighing up running Know Thyself in Friday’s Listed $200,000 Scone Cup (1600m).
Tips and inside mail for Quirindi and Murwillumbah on Monday
Multiple Highway winning trainer Lou Mary has his lightly-raced mare Shutter primed for her first mile mission when she heads from Scone to Quirindi on Monday
Preview: Stunning debut winner to repeat the dose at Quirindi
Armidale trainer Stirling Osland will reproduce stunning debut winner Calico Miss as she aims to keep her unbeaten tag intact.
Barber cuts it fine to claim Takeover Target Stakes
Trainer Richard Litt continued his excellent record with ex-Godolphin horses as Barber saluted in the Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford.
Gai goes back to future with fourth Gosford Gold Cup
The Gosford Gold Cup provided Gai Waterhouse with her first stakes victory 32 years ago, and she added a fourth to the mantle with Les Vampires.
Higher Achievement on cards for Waller colt
Trainer Chris Waller has added another two promising colts to his Queensland Winter Carnival arsenal in the form of Hidden Achievement and Sarapo after their quinella at Gosford.
‘Dare to be brave’: Blake delivers another Antino masterclass in Hollindale
Antino scored an astonishing win in the Hollindale Stakes with a repeat of the daring tactics Blake Shinn used to win a Group 1 last spring on the Tony Gollan star.
‘Couldn’t hear them coming’: Beadman brilliant in 8L demolition
Named after a champion jockey, and ridden by another, Beadman had his price slashed for the Group 1 JJ Atkins after his breathtaking win at the Gold Coast.
Brad Waters’ horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield
Brad Waters has run the eye over Saturday’s meeting at Caulfield, finding five horses to follow and forgive from the nine-race card.
“Bloody oath I would”: Warren out to spoil Schwarz’s Doomben 10,000 farewell party
Trainer Jason Warren can spoil the farewell party for Group 1 Doomben 10,000 rival Schwarz when Benedetta lines up in the group 1 flagship on Saturday.
Regal Azmon explodes to deny stablemate again
Regal Azmon deniedstable mate Arran Bay his revenge, soaring home from last to win the Group 3 Cummings Stakes at Morphettville.
Know Thyself continues stellar form to win The Coast
The decision to keep Country Championship Final winner Know Thyself in work paid off handsomely with the gelding winning the $500,000 The Coast at Gosford.
Dream team to continue as Shinn makes tough suspension call
Champion jockey Blake Shinn will be free to ride Antino in the Group 1 Doomben Cup but he will miss this week’s Doomben 10,000.
Pinito win paves way towards Queensland Oaks
Godolphin filly Pinito stamped her Queensland Oaks credentials with an impressive win in the Gold Coast Bracelet as conditions deteriorated.
Suspended Shinn has tough Group 1 call to make
A careless riding suspension will cost Blake Shinn a Group 1 winter carnival ride – but he has to decide which race to miss.
Reserve Bank skyrockets in value with Goodwood triumph
Gun colt Reserve Bank scored a valuable Group 1 win in The Goodwood as jockey Jamie Melham admitted the early stages of the race didn’t go to plan.
Bosustow honours footy great with ‘dominant’ Guineas win
Annabel Archibald nearly scratched Bosustow from the Gold Coast Guineas but believes late footballer Peter Bosustow helped carry the colt to his emphatic victory.
$1m race could lure Caulfield debut winner north
Smart youngster Prince Tycoon may have booked his ticket for the Queensland winter carnival after a powerful win on debut at Caulfield.
What the jockeys said: 2025 The Goodwood
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of The Goodwood at Morphettville on Saturday.
‘Weight’ of a nation: Giga Kick poised to let fly in Goodwood
Giga Kick will be carrying the hopes of punters from around the country when he lines up as a warm favourite in The Goodwood on Saturday.
More Racing
The Last Say: Archibald eyes fifth straight Hollindale success
The Daily Telegraph Racing Editor Ray Thomas previews a bumper day of racing this Saturday.
Ray and Duff analyse every race for Gosford stand-alone meet
Ron Dufficy is tipping a filly with “form around the right horses” to break her maiden at Gosford on Saturday. Check out Duff and Ray Thomas’ race-by-race preview.
‘On at the right time’: Bayliss bullish about import at Gosford
New Endeavour is yet to win in Australia but jockey Regan Bayliss says he is jumping on the import at the right time in the Gosford Gold Cup.
Grafton Friday tips: Oliver after his share
Far Too Easy’s trainer David McColm heads to Grafton with the promising three-year-old Olivershare aiming to post back-to-back wins. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Gosford inside mail: Baker impressed with stable recruit
Talented three-year-old filly Winning Proposal will make her debut for Bjorn Baker at Gosford after two eye-catching barrier trials.
Kembla, Glen Innes Saturday tips: King set to reign again
Private Eye’s half-brother, King’s Secret scored a nice win first-up for trainer Joe Pride and Proven Thoroughbreds and can go back-to-back when he heads to Kembla. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Kembla preview: Veebee ready to crack it for his first win
With five second placings to his name including a couple of near misses behind subsequent stakes winners, Monte Veebee gets his chance to find the winners circle.
‘$500k trial’ to prime Lees filly for Oaks bid
Kris Lees has given an honest assessment of You Wahng’s chances in The Coast as he readies the filly for a Queensland Oaks tilt.
Grafton preview: Looker keen to add to impressive tally
Country Championship Final winning jockey Ben Looker has two big days in store, one at home, the other in Saturday’s $500,000 The Coast at Gosford.
Archibalds have Depth in Gosford stand-alone assault
In-form galloper Depth Of Character headlines Annabel and Rob Archibald’s Gosford assault in The Coast on Saturday.
Trainer’s special bond turned ‘slow, lazy’ horse into a winner
Leah Gavranich stepped in when Know Thyself was slow and lazy in trackwork. The transformation was extraordinary as the gelding chases another big-money race win at Gosford.
Shayne O’Cass’s race-by-race tips, analysis for Gosford on Saturday
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Saturday’s 10-race card at Gosford presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
Litt cut above finding ex-Godolphin gems
Trainer Richard Litt has had great success with Godolphin cast-offs, and he could have another in Barber who lines up in the Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford.
Racing Confidential: Voting reopens on Rosehill sale
With a 111-page document about infrastructure plans should Rosehill be sold, ATC members can make an informed decision as they begin casting their votes.
Superstar mares headline black-tie Inglis sale
Records are expected to be smashed when Bella Nipotina headlines a catalogue of star mares to be sold at the swanky Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Hezashocka chasing 53-year first in Gosford Gold Cup
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr will are hoping Hezashocka can become the first horse in more than 50 years to win the staying feature twice.
Waller looking north with impressive 2YO winner
Promising colt Regulated Affair won his maiden in style on Wednesday with champion trainer Chris Waller now keen to raise the bar higher.
Lady In Pink primed for bold The Coast showing
Trainers Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin will attempt to defend their The Coast crown with progressive mare Lady In Pink.
‘Someone else’s turn’: Kheir out to stop Annabel’s Hollindale dominance
Buckaroo part-owner Ozzie Kheir is confident Annabel Archibald’s remarkable run in the Hollindale Stakes can come to an end this weekend.
Queanbeyan preview, tips: Track stats make a persuasive case
Like a fine wine, the Rob Potter-trained Almost Persuaded is getting better with age and is looking to keep her immaculate Queanbeyan track and distance in tact.
Mudgee preview, tips: Griffith to keep his hot form rolling
Trainer Mack Griffith has had two runners for two winners this month and looks set to add to his tally at his home track meeting with a number of leading chances.
Briasa confirmed for The Everest
Brilliant TJ Smith Stakes winner Briasa is the second horse locked in for this year’s The Everest.
Gollan flags ‘adventurous’ move with Antino in Hollindale
Tony Gollan is concerned about a lack of speed for Antino in the Hollindale Stakes and will keep his tactical options open with jockey Blake Shinn.
Bott’s word of warning with returning Hollindale hopeful
Eliyass – the import that Gai Waterhouse has declared her most talented stayer since Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente – will be a fascinating watch in the Hollindale Stakes on Saturday.
Schweida wary of interstate threats to his exciting trio
Kelly Schweida heads to the Gold Coast meeting with an exciting trio of horses in Group races but says the competition from interstate rivals is extremely strong.
The Everest winner Bella Nipotina fetches eye-popping sale record
Reigning The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has gone for a sales record at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale on Thursday night.
Injunction dismissed in further twist to Alligator Blood swab saga
Queensland stewards will launch a new inquiry into Alligator Blood’s 2020 Magic Millions disqualification after an injunction application was dismissed in Supreme Court.
Scarf’s social media punting antics given green light by regulator
Benny Scarf, known for his viral social media punting exploits, has been given the green light by the betting regulator.
‘Grey horse syndrome’: Bois ignored in Doomben Cup defence
Last year’s Doomben Cup winner Bois D’Argent is rarely fancied in betting markets and his owner has a strong suspicion why.
Wyong, Goulburn Thursday tips: Formal looks well suited
Nathan Doyle-trained Formal is racing in good form and looks well placed to land his second career win when he heads to Wyong. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
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