Gilbert Gardiner’s Monday Racebook: Star shines bright under lights
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over feature meetings at Moonee Valley and Sandown.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over feature meetings at Moonee Valley and Sandown.
COMMENT: Handing The Everest and All-Star Mile the status as Group 1 races is a logical and unmistakably positive step. But when are we going to start talking about the Group 1s that DON’T deserve that status?
More than 600 days since covert video revealing Darren Weir using a jigger on three horses was first aired publicly, the disgraced trainer has been handed a new two-year disqualification. But in racing’s case, time doesn’t heal all wounds.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Listed Carlyon Stakes Day at The Valley.
The Marist Brothers at Assumption College Kilmore didn’t have high hopes for a young Tony Ottobre … but he’s become a true all-star in more ways than one.
Pride of Jenni was undoubtedly the star on All-Star Mile Day but there some other runners on the program who had ‘back me next start’ written all over them.
Ron Dufficy and Ray Thomas both agree that punters will be flying with their best bet on Coolmore Classic Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Team Hawkes has assembled its strongest squad of the season at Rosehill Gardens and has a great chance to capture the Group 1 feature. RAY THOMAS’ BEST BETS, QUADDIE TIPS
Promising two-year-old Gatsby’s late surge to secure a Golden Slipper start rests on the right result at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
A drop back to 1100m second-up looks a winning recipe for Ron Dufficy’s best bet at Royal Randwick on Saturday, while a Victorian raider also has a great chance late in the day.
Ron Dufficy has zeroed in on a promising two-year-old for his best bet at Royal Randwick tomorrow – but it’s not Storm Boy. He joins Ray Thomas in analysing the 10-race card.
The AFL’s bold and beautiful plan to spend $1 billion over the next decade to encourage more people to play footy must be a wake-up call for Australia’s racing industry.
A Donna Grisedale-trained seven-year-old will appreciate a drop in weight when he heads to Grafton in search of a third win for the preparation.
Owner, breeder and trainer John Ramsey is looking forward to the return of smart filly Shine Your Light on her home track.
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