Hayes camp banks on Geelong start for promising filly
Lindsay Park would prefer to split two-year-old fillies Jenni’s Meadow and Dreamwriter than go head-to-head at Flemington on Saturday.
Vic Racing
‘She’s going to be right there’: Shinn eyes Qld Group 1 hat-trick
He’s already ridden her to a Group 2 victory in New Zealand, now Blake Shinn is hoping to nail an elusive fillies classic aboard the well-fancied Molly Bloom.
Geelong tips for Thursday: Superset to profit
On The Punt: Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner casts an eye over Thursday’s card at Geelong.
Melton win will seal trip north for Curly James
David Moran’s already exciting Queensland winter prospects could receive a further boost at Melton on Saturday if Curly James shows his back to somewhere near his best form.
Wyong set to be big winner as NSW race dates revealed
Wyong Race Club is slated to stage the premier TAB Saturday meeting in NSW on January 11, which coincides with Magic Millions Day on the Gold Coast.
Unlucky one-time Melbourne Cup fancy on comeback trail
A one-time Melbourne Cup favourite and one of racing’s unluckiest gallopers could continue his comeback for a new trainer at Flemington on Saturday.
Warwick Farm previews: Parker’s Sleek new addition came ‘out of the blue’
Group 1 winning trainer Kerry Parker had an abundance of success with Think It Over, now he’s trying to get the best out of another son of So You Think at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
‘Really good field’: O’Shea’s Banter ahead of Queensland Oaks
Proud Queenslander John O’Shea has sent home most of his winter carnival team, but reckons he has a Group 1 left in his filly Good Banter who is a Oaks contender on Saturday.
Sandown Wednesday tips: $5.50 best bet
A runner from the in-form Tom Dabernig stable can win again while top jockey Blake Shinn is the rider to follow at Wednesday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting.
COMMENT: Racing integrity merry-go-round needs strong leader
With commissioner Shane Gillard’s resignation on Monday, it gives Queensland Racing Minister Grace Grace clear air to make the wholesale changes required to turn things around at QRIC.
Gollan’s potential triple Stradbroke treat
Tony Gollan had three runners in the 2012 Stradbroke Handicap and there is a chance he could have a trio of runners in the 2024 event.
Unbeaten colt spelled after ‘impressive’ Rosehill win
Emirate was the second favourite for Saturday week’s JJ Atkins but will have to wait until the spring to get his crack in Group 1 grade.
Warmonger form: Filly on backup into Group 1 Queensland Oaks
Andrew Forsman will deploy filly Moonlight Magic on the quick backup in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks after she beat everything except dominant winner Warmonger in last Saturday’s Queensland Derby.
Melbourne Racing Club chief executive quits
The Melbourne Racing Club will start a search for a new chief executive after Josh Blanksby announced he would step down after seven years in charge of the club.
Stradbroke Handicap loses another Group 1 star
New equal topweight Tuvalu is out of next week’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.
Qld Integrity chief sensationally quits after KPMG review
Queensland’s racing integrity boss Shane Gillard has sensationally quit his post on the back of a government ordered KPMG review into the culture and management of the commission.
‘It was cruel’: Stewards want an extra 10-year ban for Darren Weir
In a Victorian Racing Tribunal penalty hearing on Monday, stewards said the use of jiggers was “abhorrent” and disgraced trainer Darren Weir should be banned for a further “no less than 10 years.”
Top AFL executive appointed new boss of Victoria Racing Club
Kylie Rogers, the AFL’s general manager customer and commercial, informed colleagues of her decision to depart the AFL on Monday.
Mott still hot on Numerian ahead of Q22
Jockey Jamie Mott is happy to stand by his Q22 ride Numerian despite the import’s unplaced run in last month’s Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Hill tackles new frontier with US Melbourne Cup qualifier
Australia’s best racecaller Matt Hill will give US audiences the first taste of his talents when he calls a Melbourne Cup qualifying race at Saratoga on Thursday.
‘My ride if I want it’: Kah maps out Melbourne Cup plans
Champion jockey Jamie Kah has her eye on a top stayer from her hometown as a possible Melbourne Cup ride five months out from the rich event.
Bendigo tips Tuesday: $15 value bet
A Sandown Guineas winner returning from an unsuccessful stint in Hong Kong will be hard to beat at Benchmark 58 level when the Lindsay Park-trained gelding resumes at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Monday Racebook: ‘Has he got out yet?’
It was a familiar tale for trainer Nick Ryan at Caulfield on Saturday with his stable star desperately unlucky in the straight. Here are Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive.
Dominant Sandown Cup winner Amade may head north
Iron stayer Amade has forced trainer Phillip Stokes to consider a trip to Brisbane after victory in the Listed Sandown Cup (3200m) on Sunday.
Moe tips for Monday: Bedggood to Delight punters
Gilbert Gardiner dives into the form for the nine-race card at Moe on Monday, where he’s keen on a Gavin Bedggood-trained gelding.
Fangirl in pre-training for spring carnival comeback
Part-owner Debbie Kepitis has confirmed Fangirl is doing a variety of light exercise including dressage work before returning to trainer Chris Waller’s Rosehill stables.
Benedetta to bypass Kingsford Smith Cup
Mornington trainer Jason Warren’s sole Brisbane focus with Benedetta will be on next month’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.
Revealed: Think About It has to defy weight history in Stradbroke
I Wish I Win and Think About It have been hit hard by the handicapper, while race favourite Antino will get into the Stradbroke with a winners weight after handicappers released their ratings on Monday.
Nolen gets Wish as Moody-Coleman brace for G1 double
In what is a bumper day for trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Luke Nolen is set to reunite with their Group 1 winner I Wish I Win in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.
Laurie to skip QLD Derby for other races for promising galloper
The Queensland Derby has come up too soon for developing three-year-old Hiyaam Proud but Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has earmarked other races for the talented galloper in the Sunshine State.
Ballarat Synthetic Tuesday tips: Just Watch Lindsey’s horse
A Lindsey Smith-trained mare can improve significantly on her first-up run at Warrnambool while jockey Blaike McDougall could be the rider to follow at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.
Antino 2.0 as Gollan chases Stradbroke Freedom
Tony Gollan is keen to cut a deal with connections of Dream Hour, who secured a slot into the Stradbroke in the summer by winning The Gateway to get his progressive sprinter Freedom Rally into Queensland’s greatest race.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Apprentice makes dream metro debut
Less than 10 months after his maiden winner in the saddle, the Scone-based apprentice enjoyed his biggest moment yet at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Darby McCarthy documentary in need of funding
Organisers of a dramatic documentary telling the life and times of the trailblazing jockey Darby McCarthy are urging those in the racing industry to dig deep and help fund the movie which can be kept forever.
Lloyd Williams to unveil highly credentialed import
Seven-time Melbourne Cup winner Lloyd Williams will showcase a former Aidan O’Brien-trained horse at Eagle Farm on Saturday as they look to mirror what Without A Fight did 12 months earlier.
Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive from Sandown Saturday
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Sandown.
Mornington tips Monday: $5.50 best bet
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Mornington on Monday.
RV urged to consider toll on tracks, field sizes in 10th race debate
The toll on Melbourne’s premier racetracks and midweek field sizes are battlegrounds in a debate around the future of 10-race Saturday metropolitan fixtures.
Apprentice making every post a winner in Victoria
Young jockey Jaylah Kennedy continued her outstanding form by notching a double at Sandown on Saturday … and Victoria’s top stables have taken note.
Team Hayes ready to shock Stradbroke rivals
The Hayes boys will get a golden Group 1 chance to do something their legendary Dad has never managed – win Queensland’s prestigious Stradbroke Handicap.
Massive plunge goes awry as Ferrari proves to speedy
Punters left money in the bag as favourite Cawdor went unplaced in his Australian debut at Sandown on Saturday.
Sky’s the limit for Invincible Spy
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained is racing in a rich vein of form with another all-the-way win at Randwick on Saturday.
Iknowastar reigns supreme with a bold frontrunning ride
Jockey Rachel King produced another perfectly judged frontrunning ride to help Iknowastar end a run of minor placings at Randwick.
O’Sullivan doubles up at Sandown with classy mares
Ballarat trainer Dan O’Sullivan would love the Melbourne Racing Club to hold more Saturday race meetings at Sandown. That’s no surprise, given he notched a running double today.
Konasana strikes back with a fighting victory
Progressive filly Konasana gained redemption for her Hawkesbury Guineas defeat with a gutsy win at Randwick on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Sandown-Hillside
Racenet and Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner gives his four-play $200 betting strategy and detailed quaddie selections for Sandown-Hillside on Saturday.
Saturday late mail, tips, analysis for Doomben Cup Day
Here is your one stop shop for all our expert tips and analysis for Saturday’s racing around Australia, headlined by the Group 1 Doomben Cup in Brisbane.
‘Do it for Guy’: Shinn’s Doomben Cup inspiration 10 years on
It was a decade ago when Blake Shinn won his first Doomben Cup on the Walter-trained, Streama. Tragically, just a few days later, Walter died from a heart attack.
Stack ‘em up: Jockey determined to finish season on a high
Jockey Daniel Stackhouse determined to build on personal best season in the metropolitan arena, fresh off a treble last Saturday.
The Inevitable’s 2500km trip for Stradbroke Handicap
The Inevitable has taken one of the longest trips possible on the east coast of Australia in an attempt to break his mainland drought as he looks to secure a run in the Stradbroke Handicap.
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