In Nash we trust: Kiwi raider set for Australian Derby audition
Kiwi trainer Tony Pike has had Group 1 success with Nash Rawiller before and he has called on the experienced hoop again as he makes a Sydney raid with an Australian Derby prospect.
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Kiwi sprint star confirmed for The Quokka
A two-time New Zealand Group 1 winner is the latest horse to be locked in for next month’s $5m The Quokka at Ascot.
‘He thrives off it’: Globetrotting star ready for Tancred test
Dubai Honour is ready to make his Australian return in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5m Tancred Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
Pies mad Egan out to swoop on Australian Cup for McRae
Collingwood-mad jockey Billy Egan is relishing the chance to celebrate another Group 1 win with Magpies coach Craig McRae after Saturday’s Australian Cup at Flemington.
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Geelong Cup winner learns Melbourne Cup weight fate
Onesmoothoperator has been handed a penalty for the Melbourne Cup on the strength of his Geelong Cup triumph on Wednesday.
Melbourne Cup dreams on line for seven runners at The Valley
The Moonee Valley Gold Cup will make or break the prospects of up to seven Melbourne Cup hopefuls on Friday night.
Begg banking on Rawiller to produce some Magic
Grahame Begg’s perfectly laid plan to win the $2m The Invitation hit a snag when Magic Time drew a wide gate but he hasn’t given up hope on victory.
Don’t change Cox Plate tactics because of weight: Munce
Chris Munce won the Cox Plate aboard a three-year-old 20 years ago and has some advice on how Broadsiding should be ridden on Saturday.
Life after Winx: Motto that keeps Peter Tighe grounded
Peter Tighe lived by a simple motto during the halcyon Winx years and it’s one that’s remained with him.
‘Injustice not to run’: Via Sistina looking good for Cox Plate
The Chris Waller stable is taking positives from Via Sistina’s trackwork incident earlier this week with the mare on track for Saturday’s Cox Plate.
Prognosis backers in for wild ride: Purton
Zac Purton can offer a unique perspective on Japanese raider Prognosis and says nothing is straightforward with the Cox Plate favourite.
Early Oil: Cox Plate day tips
Red Aces can continue his march to the Victoria Derby while a filly from the Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman stable could spring a minor surprise on Cox Plate day at The Valley.
The Valley Friday night tips: $5 best bet
A runner from the Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson camp can bounce back from a luckless run while an on-pacer will be hard to beat in Friday night’s Moonee Valley Gold Cup at The Valley.
DAMIEN OLIVER: There is only one certainty in Saturday’s Cox Plate
Can Pride Of Jenni win on a one-week back-up? Is the Japanese raider Prognosis a class above? Can Mr Brightside break through at 2000m? Hall of Fame jockey Damien Oliver gives his tips and analysis for Saturday’s 2024 Ladbrokes Cox Plate.
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