I Am Me and Private Eye are just two of the gun sprinters looking to secure an Everest slot today, while Pericles is aiming to end a Group 1 hoodoo. Ray Thomas presents the latest tips, market movers and track conditions for today’s racing right around Australia.
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has again voiced his displeasure over the Melbourne Cup vet protocols, casting some doubt over whether he will send his leading contenders.
Chris Bieg has already fielded Hong Kong offers for promising youngster Big Brute and a Group 1 tilt will be on the trainer’s radar if the gelding can again impress at Morphettville on Saturday.
The Hayes stable believes Italian import Que Tempesta is its best chance for the Caulfield Cup for quite some time.
Te Akau Racing has decided to run Imperatriz in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington next Saturday — instead of taking her to Sydney.
Apprentice jockey Chelsey Reynolds continues to make progress after suffering a serious head injury in a trackwork fall last month.
After winning the Australian Guineas last year with a New Zealand galloper, history could repeat for jockey Michael Dee at Flemington on Saturday.
It would be a big thrill for Ben, JD and Will Hayes if the brothers can join their father and grandfather on the Australian Guineas honour board.
Senior Melbourne jockeys have approved the Caulfield inner track — The Heath — for use from next month.
Victorian horses dominate the Adelaide Cup nominations but Jamie Kah will be riding a top local hope in the Group 2 staying feature.
A number of provincial and country racetracks across New South Wales will receive funding for infrastructure and track upgrades as part of a $20m package from Racing NSW.
Riff Rocket will attempt to become the first VRC Derby winner in 30 years to win the CS Hayes Stakes and Australian Guineas in the autumn.
It’s a monster day of Group 1 racing on Saturday — so who are Racenet’s resident experts tipping to win the big ones?
Here is our runner-by-runner form assessment and tips for Saturday’s Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick.
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