Golden Eagle Day Turf Talk: ‘He looks a serious animal’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill Gardens, where they think an international could reign supreme.
Expert Opinion
COMMENT: Why we must back the vet’s call on Cup runners
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
ANALYSIS: What new government must prioritise for Qld racing
With the LNP stepping into government for the first time in almost a decade, they will take over racing in the state at a delicate time with turnover on the downswing and insurance costs soaring.
COMMENT: ‘King’ Kanga holds court on Caulfield Cup Day
The King didn’t turn up for The Everest at Royal Randwick – but new Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga made a royal impression at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive from Flemington
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s meeting at Flemington.
Ray and Shayno’s Turf Talk: $41 top tip at Randwick on Saturday
Ray Thomas and Shayne O’Cass preview the 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, where Shayno is taking a punt on an import who looks well over the odds at $41.
Five stars in contention for Horse of the Year
Pride Of Jenni is favourite to win Horse of the Year, but Imperatriz has her supporters and Fangirl, Mr Brightside and Without A Fight are also in contention.
Ray Thomas’ Blackbook: Cummings in raptures over 3yo’s debut
On a day when James Cummings won a stakes race with Commemorative at Scone, it would have been easy to dismiss a Kembla maiden winner on Saturday. But the trainer knows exactly how much potential Kerguelen has.
COMMENT: Where are all the Willo haters now?
We might not have seen them, but at least we know what they ate for dinner on Saturday night. Pie – of the humble variety.
OPINION: Protest howler upstaged by bewildering ‘review’
Just when you thought the Beaudesert protest howler couldn’t get any more farcical, a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission “review” into the decision has left punters even more confused.
OPINION: Why Pride Of Jenni has to be Horse of the Year
Before last Saturday, horse of the year arguments could have been made for Imperatriz, Without A Fight, Mr Brightside, Fangirl and Alligator Blood … but Pride of Jenni’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes win has settled the debate.
‘Looks a good thing’: Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips
Ron Dufficy is confident his best bet at Randwick on Saturday only needs even luck to be getting the cash. Get Ray and Duff’s tips and race-by-race analysis for Day 1 of The Championships.
Horses to follow, forgive from Flemington on Saturday
Rising star Estriella ‘could be anything’ while we have a ride of the year contender from Ben Melham. Here is Gilbert Gardiner’s wrap from Australian Cup Day at Flemington.
COMMENT: Dial down the new national sport of bagging Craig Williams
Senior racing writer Ben Dorries has strong views on the growing criticism and hyperbole surrounding champion jockey Craig Williams which bursts out almost every time he doesn’t win a race.
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