Grunt work leads to crack at Launceston Cup
Victoria trainers Ken and Kasey Keys are happy to have a crack at Wednesday’s Launceston Cup with lightly-raced stayer Pure Grunt.
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Sandown Hillside tips Wednesday: $17 value bet
A developing three-year-old can break through for a second-up win while a $17 chance can fire after a couple of promising trials at Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting.
‘Right year’: Lees to get Golden Slipper gauge on unbeaten colt
The Group 2 Skyline Stakes will be a strong litmus test for Rivellino, which will give trainer Kris Lees more clarity where the colt sits in the Golden Slipper pecking order.
Stokes in strong position for third Adelaide Cup
Phillip Stokes will have two top chances, including the likely favourite Deakin, in his bid for a third win in next month’s Adelaide Cup.
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Bad draw puts question mark on import’s Epsom bid
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald import My Oberon is no guarantee to run in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap following the barrier draw.
English St Leger winner among 72 left in Melbourne Cup
Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has left unbeaten his English St Leger winner in contention for a Melbourne Cup start along with 71 others vying for the $8m prize.
WA trainer set to pull Ripcord in Melbourne
Perth trainer Luke Fernie is happy to test exciting galloper Ripcord against eastern opposition in a campaign that starts in Saturday’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington.
Waller’s Metrop ‘Legacy’ could be aided by scratchings
Chris Waller has five confirmed starters and three emergencies as he seeks a sixth victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Waterhouse import takes proven Melbourne Cup path
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will adopt the traditional approach to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with exciting import Eliyass in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.
Giga Kick can give J-Mac plenty to ponder for Everest
James McDonald will make up his mind on which horse he will ride in The Everest after he partners Giga Kick – who is “ready to explode” – in the Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Mr Brightside to stay in Melbourne for Cox Plate lead-up
Mr Brightside won’t follow major rival Pride Of Jenni to Sydney for his final Cox Plate lead-up run with Lindsay Park preferring to test the gelding in a Group 1 contest at Caulfield.
Tatura tips Tuesday: $8 value bet
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has a consistent gallop poised to strike first-up while a Ballarat-trained first-starter could fire at Tuesday’s Tatura meeting.
‘Not afraid to travel’: Hong Kong invite for Southport Tycoon
Tricky timing means a trip to Japan is unlikely for Manikato Stakes winner Southport Tycoon, who has been invited to Hong Kong which fits his spring schedule perfectly.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Pride eyeing second Epsom Handicap
Talented galloper Ceolwulf holds nominations for both of next Saturday’s Group 1s but trainer Joe Pride believes the gelding will show his best at the mile.
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