Winx colours propel Shailer to make mark on city scene
Paul Shailer has big plans for success on the city racing scene and his association with prominent owner Peter Tighe is starting to bear fruit.
Vic Racing
‘Tickled pink’: Our Kobison sizzles in return at Randwick
Our Kobison delivered a performances of sheer class and superior speed to get his campaign off to a winning start at Randwick.
McEvoy eyeing bigger targets with Blue Stratum
Tony McEvoy unveiled a plan to step up Blue Stratum to stakes level following his narrow victory at The Valley on Saturday.
The Last Say: Ray Thomas’ best bets, inside mail across four states
The Group 2 Missile Stakes headlines racing at Royal Randwick on Saturday, with big programs also scheduled for The Valley, Sunshine Coast and Morphettville. Get all the best bets and market movers for today’s racing.
WA speedster ‘spot on’ for return to The Valley
West Australian sprinter Acromantula nearly won the corresponding race at The Valley last year and returns to Melbourne in better condition.
Entry lists for Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate revealed
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby could end a four-year absence from Melbourne Spring Carnival features after the release of Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate nominations.
Gluyas weighs up Group 1 options with Air Assault
Trainer Andrew Gluyas can’t wait to see what Air Assault can accomplish this spring ahead of the stayer’s return in the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville.
Kennedy vows to Smoke out rivals in Travis Harrison Cup
Jaylah Kennedy is confident Smokin’ Romans can end a 22-month win drought in the Travis Harrison Cup at The Valley on Saturday.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: $200 betting strategy for The Valley
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and detailed quaddie analysis for The Valley on Saturday.
Moore follows legendary grandfather’s footsteps
James Moore will have his promising youngster The Sun Dance sport his famous grandfather’s silks at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday.
WATCH: Jockey turned to bull riding before rebuilding career
Young jockey Cody Collis turned to riding rodeo bulls and welding fences in the Queensland bush before deciding to return to racing after wasting his first opportunity when he got mixed up with the wrong crowd.
South African hoop keen to impress to boost spring ambitions
International jockey Lyle Hewitson wants to make himself known to trainers during his short stay in Melbourne with an eye to returning for spring carnival raids.
The Valley tips Saturday: $6 value bet
A veteran galloper is worth another chance at 2000m while punters can get off to a winning start in the opening race at The Valley om Saturday.
Noblet mare bids for hat-trick at The Valley
Ballarat trainer Andrew Noblet has Roadie racing in top form as she prepares for her crack at completing a hat-trick of wins on Saturday at The Valley.
Tuncurry preview: Milligan’s Gem ready to sparkle with her first win
Taree trainer Glen Milligan has three strong chances on Tuncurry’s Luck of the Irish card, none better than Uncut Gem.
Zahra keen to Duke it out at The Valley
Getting back to his right grade could produce sharp improvement from a Simon Zahra-trained runner at The Valley on Saturday.
Track manager takes different tack for The Valley’s return
A full track renovation and a slightly different preparation have left The Valley in the best possible condition for Saturday’s return to racing at the unique venue.
Revealed: Future of jumps racing under microscope
The future of jumps racing in Victoria is set to come under scrutiny after a season which has seen a spike in horse fatalities and declining wagering turnover.
Queensland track crisis takes another twist
Queensland is set to be without racing on the Gold Coast for longer than anticipated again after its return was pushed back again.
Geelong Friday tips: $26 value bet
A Paul Preusker-trained galloper could produce a shock result later in the day but punters can rely on a Matt Laurie-trained runner securing a winning result at Friday’s Geelong meeting.
Early Oil for The Valley on Saturday: $3.50 best bet
Punters can get off to a flyer at The Valley on Saturday while an on-pacer from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr stable should be tough to run down.
Heathcote declares debutant ‘best I’ve had in years’
Rob Heathcote has big wraps on his first starter at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday, but admits he has to see him do it on race day to find out if he is the real deal.
‘Australians will burn their fingers’: Williams’ warning on overseas stayers
Hall of Fame owner Lloyd Williams says a seismic shift in northern hemisphere breeding is set to transform the international invasion on Australia’s major staying races … particularly the Melbourne Cup.
‘Not long now’: Excitement builds over Giga Kick comeback
Trainer Clayton Douglas is getting excited with Giga Kick a month away from his long-awaited return from an injury that nearly ended his career.
MRC chairman retires from board
Melbourne Racing Club chairman Matthew Cain has confirmed his retirement after 15 years on the board.
‘Light race’: Stokes fancies chances of stealing Saturday win
A small field convinced Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes to make a late decision to have a crack at a race at Flemington with new three-year-old Stolen Kiss.
Scone, Coffs Harbour previews: Singleton’s Ritzsun to ring in new season
Scone trainer Scott Singleton can kick off the new season in style when his exciting first starter Ritzsun contests the first race on the opening day of the Scone 2024/25 calendar.
Crystal ball: Horses, trainers, jockeys set for bumper 2024-25
A new racing season brings optimism and a fresh start for trainers, jockeys and horses. Gilbert Gardiner and Brad Waters forecast the stars of the turf set for a bumper 2024-25.
‘You never get over losing your kids’: Trainer’s emotional Cup quest
Veteran trainer Mark Goodwin will drive from Toowoomba to Townsville with his stayer as he looks to land the $150,000 prize after giving so much to racing in a storeyed career.
‘You are lunatics buying it’: Zarastro owners’ punt pays off
Zarastro is the gift that keeps on giving for his new owners … but it wasn’t all smooth sailing when they first purchased the former million-dollar colt in an online sale.
Ballarat Synthetic tips Friday: $6 best bet
A consistent on-pacer should give punters a great sight as a $6 chance at Friday’s Ballarat Synthetic fixture.
Early Oil: Race-by-race preview for Flemington on Saturday
Guiding consistent mare Cindy Falls back to winning ways could form part of a big day for top jockey Blake Shinn at Saturday’s Aurie’s Star meeting at Flemington.
Caulfield Cup carnival ticket prices slashed amid cost of living crisis
Ticket costs for Caulfield’s major spring race days have been wound back to what fans would have paid in 2016 – and entry to one event will be free. See all the prices here.
Attrition ‘ticking all the boxes’ for spring return
Trainer Mitch Freedman has a spring target in mind for Group 1 winner Attrition but the path there remains unclear.
Hawkesbury preview: Luck is ready to turn for Still Alice
Promising mare Still Alice has had to do it tough so far this campaign but things look set to take a turn for the better at Hawkesbury.
Moloney ends tough season with Sandown double
After 4½ months out of the saddle with injury, jockey Patrick Moloney is fit and firing with the spring carnival around the corner.
Done deal: I Wish I Win secures Everest slot
Co-trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman can now start plotting The Everest redemption with their star sprinter.
‘Very good horse’: Cups contender on show at Goodwood
Ciaron Maher and Australian Bloodstock have their latest spring Cups contender and Sayedaty Sadaty will be on show when racing at Goodwood in the United Kingdom this week.
Cranbourne tips Thursday: $6 best bet
An impressive Wangaratta winner can handle a rise in class while a runner from the Corstens camp could spring a surprise at $23 at Thursday’s Cranbourne meeting.
Familiar spring plan suits Pinstriped in Group 1 bid
Enver Jusufovic will stick to his original plan as he chases a Group 1 win with Pinstriped after he contemplated resuming his stable star this week at Flemington.
Lees to bypass Flemington with imports
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has decided against sending three high-class stayers to Melbourne to tackle a race at Flemington on Saturday.
Family source of pride for Jolly patriarch
Peter Jolly has trained his final runner after four decades and can now sit back and watch his family continue to build the Jolly training dynasty.
‘Could be anything’: Neasham eyes Everest with star mare
Trainer Annabel Neasham believes Lady Laguna has come back bigger and stronger than ever ahead of her upcoming campaign which starts at the Randwick trials on Friday.
Sandown Hillside tips Wedneday: $5.50 best bet in the last
Jumping to 2400m will suit a consistent mare in the last race while a $15 chance could produce a minor upset earlier in Wednesday’s Sandown meeting.
Warwick Farm preview: Gibbons recharged to hit the ground running
Dylan Gibbons celebrated the end of his apprenticeship with an overseas holiday and is as keen as ever to get back into the saddle.
Eagle Farm blackout: Jockey, trainer tensions boil over
The situation regarding the Eagle Farm track closure escalated in a spicy morning at the Doomben trials where tensions flared between top trainers and jockeys.
Neasham reveals spring plans for Amelia’s Jewel, Sunshine In Paris, Fawkner Park
Annabel Neasham plans to have Fawkner Park back racing in mid-September as he targets Melbourne spring features, while “everything is on the table” for new stable addition Amelia’s Jewel.
Mare seeking kiss of fortune for new trainers
Fortunate by name, luckless by nature. That’s been the narrative for smart mare Fortunate Kiss, who is ramping up her preparation for new trainers Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans.
Berkshire primed for Flemington Breeze-up before Cup qualifier
Emerging stayer Berkshire Breeze has a final dress rehearsal at Flemington on Saturday before the Melbourne Cup-qualifying Group 3 Archer Stakes (2500m) on September 14.
Flemington calls as million-dollar reject Zarastro hits straps
It’s a long wait until the Magic Millions, with Tony Gollan seeing no point in sending a fit and winning horse to the paddock following a last start demolition job.
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