Cameron Happ’s blackbookers and forgives from Flemington
Good even battle at Flemington with punters having the edge with the four outright favourites getting the job done with the majority of other winners well supported.
Vic Racing
Giga Kick still sidelined with ‘strange injury’
Trainer Clayton Douglas is ‘dying for a rematch’ with star mare Imperatriz, but his star sprinter remains confined to the treadmill ahead of a crucial scan that will determine his immediate future.
On The Punt – Sale Sunday
Sunday racing in Victoria at Sale with the eight-race card to be conducted on a soft (5) track with the rail true and the penetrometer 5.59.
‘Totally dominant’: Storm Boy’s $3m Magic Millions blitz
Favourite Storm Boy has blitzed the field the $3 million two-year-old Magic Millions Classic.
Naval College sails to track record win in January Cup
A track record held by Octagonal and Danewin for nearly 30 years fell as Naval College and apprentice Jett Stanley continued their winning association in the January Cup at Rosehill.
Exciting Sghirripa ready for Group 1 target after Standish demolition
He has already booked his place in the Oakleigh Plate and high-class sprinter Sghirripa locked in a spot in the Newmarket Handicap with a big win in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.
Berry does brother proud with peach ride in Magic Millions
Ten years since Nathan Berry rode Unencumbered to score the rich race in 2014, with Nathan tragically passing away only months later, Tommy was looking for an emotional win on Highness.
Louisville give plenty of lip to knockout his rivals
A Sam Clipperton masterclass ended a run of minor placings for Louisville at Rosehill.
Williams on a high with speedy Penthouse
Apprentice jockey Hannah Williams let Penthouse use her best weapon – her brilliant speed – for an impressive all-the-way win in the second of the TAB Highway’s at Rosehill.
King Of Sparta asserts his Gold Coast dominance again
Peter and Paul Snowden’s galloper with the explosive sprint is now as Gold Coast as the region’s beaches, theme parks and nightclubs after scoring on Magic Millions day for the third consecutive year.
Gai and Barry Humphries’ widow victorious at Magic Millions
The widow of the late, great Barry Humphries has landed a big win on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast.
Hayes brothers unearth Blue Diamond hopeful
A shot at the Blue Diamond Previews and Preludes is on the cards for Lindsay Park colt Zestiman after claiming a debut win at Flemington.
Micky Dee lands first winner at Magic Millions carnival
The scorching win delivered Group 1 Victorian jockey Michael Dee his first winner at the Gold Coast Magic Millions carnival.
Leading fancy scratched from Magic Millions Classic
One of the favourites for Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions Classic has been scratched.
Glamour mare Amelia’s Jewel set for shock Sydney move
Amelia’s Jewel is making the move east, with owner-breeder Peter Walsh making the decision to move her away from Perth in search of more races.
Kris Lees gives a rundown on key runners at Rosehill and Gold Coast
Trainer Kris Lees is preparing to launch a massive two-state feature assault with four runners in Sydney and another four contenders chasing lucrative Magic Millions riches on the Gold Coast.
Trainer gives $26 chance a sneaky hope at Flemington
Belsielle won the Group 3 Bow Mistress Stakes in Hobart last summer and her trainers intend to take her south for another shot at next month’s race.
‘He’d win on a broomstick’: Gai hails Hyeronimus Magic
Adam Hyeronimus was working as a labourer during his 28 months out of racing, but on Saturday he will attempt to win the Magic Millions for his biggest supporter.
French starlet touches down for Victorian riding stint
The desire to learn and one day emulate the likes of Damian Lane and Frankie Dettori have landed French jockey Mickaelle Michel in Melbourne for a six-month stay.
‘Too much money’: Moody’s frank admission after spending $1.4m on filly
Peter Moody kept his hand up all the way to $1.4m to secure an expensive Snitzel filly at the Magic Millions on Friday and the straight shooting trainer admits it was too expensive.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Far Too Easy’s Mission Impossible
Far Too Easy is known for his devastating turn of foot and will need to produce all of it to win the $1m Magic Millions Cup on Saturday from a nightmare barrier.
Humble $40m lotto winner chasing Millions glory
Former disability worker turned lotto winner Cliff Little doesn’t like the glitz and the glamour of the races and will team up with Toowoomba trainer Rex Lipp as he looks to win the biggest race of his life with Magic Millions Guineas hopeful Cifrado.
O’Shea: Sydney Bowler’s wide barrier not as bad as it seems
John O’Shea isn’t too dismayed with Sydney Bowler’s wide barrier in the Gold Coast Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, considering his thoughts on the barrier draws of the other top fancies.
For Jenni: Owner chasing emotional Magic Millions win in daughter’s honour
Prominent owner Tony Ottobre spoke to racing writer Ben Dorries before jetting in from Rome to be trackside on the Gold Coast to chase an emotional Magic Millions win on Saturday.
Expert tips: Magic Millions Classic and Magic Millions Guineas
Here is our team’s expert tips for Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions Classic and the $3 million Magic Millions Guineas.
Reason behind stayer’s flop missing from stewards’ report
A key detail was missing from the stewards’ report as Reece Goodwin’s stayer State Squad seeks to make amends this weekend.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $9 best bet
A Clinton McDonald-trained mare will have the chance to enhance her already strong record at Cranbourne when she steps out on Friday night.
Jockey cops three-month ban for abusing steward
A jockey was found guilty of abusing a steward at a Victorian meeting last month and hit with a heavy suspension.
Dabernig mare can conjure some Black Magic at Geelong
Getting back to winning ways in Saturday’s Black Pearl Stakes at Geelong could be the catalyst for a Tasmanian trip for a Tom Dabernig-trained mare.
Former taxi driver eyes off Magic Millions $500k bonus
Kevin Kemp believes his filly will be a “red-hot chance” of claiming the $500,000 Magic Millions bonus if she can sneak into the race via the Gold Pearl on Saturday.
Geelong tips: Etna to Fire in the last
An Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained mare can send punters home happy with a win in the last race of Saturday’s inaugural Coastal Classic meeting at Geelong.
Mystery Island set for free shot at $300k
An easy first-up win qualified the Shane Jackson-trained Mystery Island for a crack at $300,000 in Saturday’s Coastal Classic at Geelong.
‘Dream to train’: How trainer’s wife inspired name of Singo filly
John Singleton will produce his latest two-year-old prospect this week whose name came about after a funny conversation with trainer Clarry Conners’ wife.
From beach race to $3m Magic Millions for Harry Coffey
Harry Coffey has ridden horses at the iconic Gold Coast Magic Millions barrier draw event on Surfers Paradise beach, but this will be the first time he rides on the mega-rich race day.
‘I thought I’d put her first’: Autumn plan revealed for Amelia’s Jewel
Star mare Amelia’s Jewel will return to work next week and trainer Simon Miller has already decided which multimillion-dollar race will be her target in the autumn.
Trainer welcomes cooler weather for Queen’s Group 1 bid
Queen Elida loathed the Brisbane heat during the Inter Dominion series but is thriving back in Melbourne for her next Group 1 assignment on Saturday night.
Yarra Valley Thursday tips: $4.60 best bet
A Liam Howley-trained mare can kick on from her impressive maiden win while a comeback galloper can break his maiden at Thursday’s Yarra Valley meeting.
‘He’s a miler with speed’: Hayes bullish on Kiwi import’s prospects
The Hayes brothers have the Australian Guineas in their sights with exciting import Carbonados … but first, they need to make an impression on the handicappers at Geelong on Saturday.
Coleman back to shoot for Blue Diamond goal
Top Blue Diamond hope Coleman is nearly ready to ramp up his autumn campaign with an upcoming trial at Mornington.
‘We are humans, my heart bleeds’: Williams extends hand to Khawaja
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey says cricketer Usman Khawaja and any other sportspeople who wish to make a peaceful stand against atrocities in the world deserve understanding.
Boulevard leads to Geelong for Starcraft lookalike
The inaugural running of the Geelong Diamond on Saturday will provide trainer Simon Zahra with the perfect opportunity to debut a flashy but promising type.
Seymour tips Wednesday: $6.50 best bet
A filly from the Danny O’Brien yard can break through for her maiden win at Seymour on Wednesday even from an awkward barrier.
J-Mac earns more cash than Zac during Hong Kong stint
Superstar jockey James McDonald cashed in during his 37-day stay in Hong Kong, pocketing more prizemoney than compatriot Zac Purton during that time.
On The Punt: Wangaratta races Tuesday
Tuesday races at Wangaratta where Billy Egan has a strong book of rides and shapes as the jockey to follow.
The 2023 racing year in review
As usual racing delivered in spades and 2023 will be a year we will all remember for a variety of reasons, some good and some not so good.
On The Punt: Flemington Monday January 1
First meeting of the year and what better place to celebrate than Flemington where in-form hoop Damian Lane shapes as clearly the jockey to follow.
Part 1: Triumph, scandal and tragedy – the moments that shaped 2023
The Racenet team look back on 2023 and the top stories that shaped the year from triumph through to scandal, tragedy and heartbreak.
Joint Magic Millions favourite scratched
Straight Charge impressed with a last start win but will not make the trip north to the Gold Coast after his trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott advised stewards he had suffered a setback.
Tactics change? Millions colt Spywire poised for Gold Coast dress rehearsal
Ciaron Maher flags potential tactics change for Magic Millions 2YO Classic spearhead Spywire.
Timing key to Ruling success at Flemington
Ciaron Maher has a strong hand at Flemington on New Year’s Day with fancied runners in both the Listed Bagot Handicap and Listed Chester Manifold Stakes.
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