Godolphin guns back at the trials as spring carnival looms
It might be mid-winter but reappearance of the three proven Group 1 performers is a tell-tale sign that the spring carnival is near.
It might be mid-winter but reappearance of the three proven Group 1 performers is a tell-tale sign that the spring carnival is near.
Two promising UK outings are part of the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr’s learning experience with spring carnival contender Kitty Rose.
With the very real possibility King Charles and Queen Camilla could be in Sydney for The Everest meeting provides extra incentive for English connections of Mill Stream to consider making the trip.
Boom apprentice Molly Bourke can boost her incredible winning strike-rate on Gary Nickson-trained horses when she hops aboard the luckless but talented galloper Zale at Newcastle on Tuesday.
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.
Ciaron Maher-trained blueblooded colt Dumebi gets his best chance yet to chalk up his first win at Newcastle. Check out Shayne O’Cass’s best bets and race-by-race analysis.
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.
James McDonald now has the advantage in his Sydney title battle with Nash Rawiller ahead of his return to the saddle this week.
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.
Paul Clisby is hoping a nightmare run in the Highway will turn into a dream outcome for one of his five Dubbo-bound runners on Monday.
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.
Anthony Manton took race calling to a new level on Friday at Moruya – but there are no hard feelings about the horse he let go for $2000 notching its fourth win from its past seven starts
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner gives his top selections for the Pakenham Synthetic meeting on Monday.
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.
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.
Nash Rawiller was at his brilliant best aboard the well-backed Cranky Harry at Randwick on Saturday as he continues to chase down James McDonald for the Sydney jockeys’ premiership.
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.
Koby Jennings has had a frustrating time in the saddle in Victoria since making the difficult decision to leave NSW, but he’s determined to get out of his rut at Caulfield on Saturday.
One of racing’s newer syndicators is enjoying great early success and has runners at four meeting across the weekend.
Boom stayer Bear On The Loose might just prove he is too good for winter racing when he steps out at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
A Chris Waller-trained runner who was most unlucky first-up can make amends at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Get Ray Thomas’ best bets for the 10-race program, plus the inside mail from the Bjorn Baker stable.
Trainer Kris Lees, just returned from a European vacation, is keen to get straight back into winning mode with fresh specialist Memoria at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Steve O’Dea and Matt Hoysted have enjoyed significant success in Victoria over the years and believe the Monash Stakes on Saturday in winnable.
Recommendation will spearhead a three-pronged Ciaron Maher raid on the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes with the top stable having 21 runners engaged at Caulfield on Saturday.
Ray Thomas and Shayne O’Cass preview the 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, where Shayno is taking a punt on an import who looks well over the odds at $41.
Chris Waller continued his overseas “working holiday” when he caught up with champion American trainer Bob Baffert at Santa Anita trackwork during the week.
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are already planning their assault on the 2025 Golden Slipper but they can continue this season’s two-year-old dominance at Randwick on Saturday.
Jockey Ethan Brown will have freedom of navigation for his attempt to post a winning hat-trick on Miss Roumbini at Caulfield on Saturday.
Trainer Cliff Brown is confident Little Miss Kubi will bounce back in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes after a nine-length defeat last start.
Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock were happy to take up the challenge of getting an impeccably-bred Tulloch Lodge cast-off back to winning form, starting at Caulfield test.
Ray Thomas thinks there’s plenty of value to be had for punters with a noted fresh performer at Randwick on Saturday, while Shayne O’Cass is launching into two key Chris Waller runners.
Lou Mary trained galloper, Bold As Love, a virtual replica of his sire Brazen Beau will carry the weight of expectation when he makes his debut at Scone.
Lee Freedman will make a return to Sydney’s premier racetrack for the first time since 2017 with a five-length Queensland bush winner.
Experience over 2000m will stand Little Jack in good stead while an autumn debut winner can resume with another success at good odds at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
A trip to Melbourne for the spring carnival will be on the agenda if Knight’s Choice can win the Caloundra Cup on Sunday.
A Cody Morgan-trained galloper notched his fourth win at start 11 recently in what was an ominous opening to the new campaign. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Smart sprinter Ashford Street will have a crucial jockey change for his attempt to return to winning ways in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.
As he aims for three wins on the trot with In Flight at Randwick on Saturday, trainer Joe Pride is confident the filly can develop into more than just a winter wet track wonder.
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