Caulfield specialist ‘may catch few napping’ in Orr Stakes
Mick Price says Ayrton “deserves” a crack at the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes with his excellent record at the track and distance.
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Trainer delays move to take on champion Leap To Fame again
Leap To Fame is expected to be too good again, but NSW-bound trainer David Aiken says running Max Delight at Cranbourne this week was still enticing.
‘I’m your best bet’: Sex worker opens up on racing industry links
Horse racing’s only sex worker, Carly Electric, has opened up about her love of the sport and why she works in the industry.
Waller reveals autumn plans for Shinzo and Militarize
Trainer Chris Waller has revealed the autumn carnival plans for his superstar colts, Shinzo and Militarize.
Melbourne Cup runner-up impresses in Caulfield gallop
Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe impressed in a track gallop at Caulfield, as his preparation towards next month’s Group 1 Australian Cup ramps up.
‘Tougher’ Mr Brightside to step out in Orr Stakes
Craig Williams says a tough spring campaign will make Mr Brightside harder to beat this autumn, which starts in Saturday’s Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Mertens taken to hospital after Stony Creek fall
Jockey Beau Mertens has been taken to hospital after he was one of two jockeys involved in a fall at Stony Creek on Tuesday.
‘He’s a punter’: Reaction to McLachlan’s potential new gig
Gillon McLachlan is the likely new chairman of Racing Victoria. But what does the racing industry and public think about the former AFL boss’s potential new job?
Clear frontrunners emerge for Vic Festival of Racing
Racehorses swapped the track for a Melbourne beach in an epic photo shoot to launch the summer-autumn racing season. WATCH THE VIDEO
Giga Kick unlikely to race this season
Scans on Monday confirmed the dual Group 1 winner’s recovery from a strain deep in the gluteal muscle.
Brad Waters’ Stony Creek Tuesday tips: $12 value bet
Mornington trainer John McArdle has found the perfect race for a consistent mare while a $12 chance can break through at his second start at Stony Creek on Tuesday.
’A little bit lazy’: Stable not concerned with Imperatriz trial
Te Akau Racing’s Melbourne representative Ben Gleeson says the stable is not overly concerned after champion sprinter Imperatriz’s lacklustre trial on Monday morning.
17 nominated for Saturday’s Group 1 Orr Stakes
Mr Brightside headlines 17 nominations for Saturday’s Group 1 Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
McLachlan in box seat to be new chairman of Racing Victoria
Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is the preferred candidate for the role as chairman of Racing Victoria, Racenet understands.
Lindermann back to his best in stylish Rosehill trial win
Chris Waller’s talented Lindermann has been gelded since he last raced and is set to realise his potential this autumn carnival.
‘We’re rapt with her’: Clarken set to take boom SA filly to Caulfield
The talented two-year-old, who cost $390,000 as a yearling, continues to impress the in-form South Australian stable.
Lady Of Camelot bound for the Blue Diamond
Brilliant Widden Stakes winner Lady Of Camelot is likely to take her place in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 24.
Monday Racebook: Brad Waters’ horses to follow, forgive from Caulfield
Two-year-old colt Coleman impressed with his Chairman’s Stakes blitz but there were several other runners to follow out of Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
Sale Sunday tips: $15 value bet
A Mike Moroney-trained galloper could go around over the odds at $15 in his first-up outing at Sale on Sunday.
Rising galloper Jimmysstar secures All-Star Mile spot
Jimmysstar maintained his unbeaten Australian record with an emphatic win at Caulfield and in the process secured a spot in the All-Star Mile.
Vagrant provides boost for Freedman after ‘tough week’
After a run of bad luck this week, Vagrant gave the Mitchell Freedman stable a lift by winning the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes at Caulfield.
RV set to beat board challenge but pressure still on executives
A bid to oust most of the Racing Victoria board is set to be defeated but concerns remain from key stakeholders.
Lady Of Camelot adds to golden spree for Waterhouse-Bott
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott’s stellar season with two-year-olds continued with a feature race double at Rosehill on Saturday.
Prost motors into Golden Slipper contention
Prost will be looking to emulate close relation and last year’s Golden Slipper winner Shinzo after an impressive win in the Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
Impressive colt Coleman soars to Blue Diamond favouritism
Relief has turned into excitement for trainer Matt Laurie, who has the new Blue Diamond favourite following Coleman’s dominant win in the Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield.
Brave Mead, King Colorado give Maher double delight
Brave Mead won the Group 3 Manfred Stakes but the return of King Colorado gave trainer Ciaron Maher another reason to leave Caulfield happy.
High Octane powers Snowdens in Blue Diamond preview
Peter and Paul Snowden will again be a force in this year’s Blue Diamond after producing the quinella in the colts and geldings preview at Caulfield.
Magic Millions winner Storm Boy set to be sold in potential $50m deal
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained colt is unbeaten in three starts and could be set to become the most expensive racehorse sold in Australia.
Beating The Odds: $8 chance on top in Australia Stakes at The Valley
Form expert Tony Thomas believes a recent jumpout has an $8 chance ready to explode in the Australia Stakes at The Valley on Saturday.
Well-travelled galloper heads to Sunshine Coast via Mackay, Cooktown
Tiger Legend has covered more kilometres in a year than what most horses would do in a lifetime as he looks to bounce back to his former glory in the Sunshine Coast Cup.
‘He’s capable of that’: Kinloch can win again after breaking drought
After ending a 20-month drought, Kris Lees may not have to wait as long Kinloch’s next win when he heads to the Sunshine Coast Cup on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for The Valley
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio’s $200 betting strategy and detailed quaddie selections for The Valley on Saturday.
Ratings guru: Golden Slipper threats will emerge for Storm Boy
Dominant Magic Millions winner Storm Boy is a hot favourite to win the Golden Slipper but it won’t be a shoo-in according to one expert.
Deficit to stay the course in Australia Day Cup
Trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou are hoping Deficit can pass his litmus test when he steps up to 2400m for the first time in Friday’s Australia Day Cup at Warwick Farm.
The Early Oil: Stephen Brassel’s Caulfield analysis Friday
It’s not often I’d be weighing into a two-year-old as best of the day when there so many unknowns with a host of first starters engaged but those queries are being pushed into the background this time around.
Unbeaten Carbonados aiming to go to next level at Caulfield
As the bar gets raised for unbeaten Carbonados connections are taking aim at Group riches for the three-year-old.
On The Punt: Stephen Brassel’s tips for Moonee Valley Saturday
News Corp form analyst Stephen Brassel gives his best bets and value selection for Moonee Valley on Saturday.
McEvoy colt ‘perfect’ for Blue Diamond preview
Blue Stratum is the only runner with race experience in the Blue Diamond colts and geldings preview and trainer Tony McEvoy suggests punters “put a line through” his last run.
SA trainers have talented sprinter ready for Caulfield test
South Australian training pair Shane and Cassie Oxlade are out to conquer another sprint race in Melbourne at Caulfield on Friday.
Successful Maher-Eustace partnership to end after Australia Stakes
The Group 2 Australia Stakes on Saturday will mark the end of one of Australian racing’s most successful training partnerships.
Barrier trial win has Alligator Blood primed for autumn return
Rising eight-year-old Alligator Blood is ready for another big campaign after a second smart barrier trial win at Rosehill on Thursday.
2YO Oaks Day winner returns positive swab
A two-year-old winner from Oaks Day has returned a positive swab as Racing Victoria stewards launch an inquiry.
Uncommon James set for Sydney raid before winter carnival
Queensland sprinter Uncommon James will head to Sydney for another shot at a Group 1 before being primed for an assault on the winter carnival back home.
Group 1 jockey returns after popping in own shoulder dislocation
Nikita Beriman popped her own shoulder back into place after a fall and continued to ride, but knew something was wrong when she couldn’t lift her arm following a race.
‘Damian Lane is every bit as good as J-Mac’
Matty and Benny are back! They chat about the ridiculous prices for high end yearlings, the brilliant Bureau of Meteorology (surely not?), who will star in the autumn carnival, how good Damian Lane is, and the $150 million Powerball draw.
Pakenham tips Thursday: Celebrate with Chandon
Two strong seconds have shown a Mike Moroney-trained filly has the talent to break through while jockey Daniel Stackhouse has a strong book of rides at Pakenham on Thursday night.
‘Positive signs’: Imperatriz ramps up Lightning Stakes prep
Superstar mare Imperatriz “couldn’t have done much more” in a jumpout at Mornington ahead of her return in next month’s Group 1 Lightning Stakes.
Owner banned for ‘frightening behaviour’ towards Oaks Day stewards
An expletive-riddled tirade towards stewards at Flemington on Oaks Day has cost NSW owner and successful businessman Tory Lavalle a three-month disqualification.
SA young gun out of Blue Diamond contention
Undefeated South Australian filly Karavas has had her Group 1 Blue Diamond campaign derailed.
Kiwi star on path towards Australian Cup
Trainer Ken Kelso is eyeing more Flemington Group 1 glory in the autumn with brilliant New Zealand mare Legarto.
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