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.
Expert Opinion
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.
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The racing headlines you WILL … and WON’T … read in 2024
Racing doesn’t need The Everest or the Melbourne Cup to make headlines. From the good to the bad and the ugly, here’s some that we can’t wait for in 2024 … and some we can.
Gosford tips, preview: Lane confident Safado can bounce back
A veteran gelding can end the year on a high-note when he returns to his favourite track.
Nowra tips, preview: Ocean Eyes looking to make a splash
Father and son training duo keep promising fillies apart as they chase end of year success.
Taree tips, preview: Milligan’s gelding to strike gold
The Milligan clan are chasing an early Christmas present with a couple of good chances on their home track.
Tamworth tips, preview: Slew to give Singleton an early Christmas gift
A drop in class has Scott Singleton’s handy mare I’m Not Slew well placed to return to the winners’ circle.
COMMENT: Why would racing’s fun police want to erase this moment?
If the rules of racing aren’t changed to give stewards the latitude for common sense rulings on jockey celebrations, we risk missing out on iconic moments like Damien Oliver’s Munhamek salute.
Moruya tips, preview: Bateup and Taylor combo ready to strike
Trainer Theresa Bateup and jockey Jess Taylor can add to their impressive record with two strong chances at Moruya.
Coonamble tips, preview: Little fish are sweet for Lundholm
Clint Lundholm thought about a big payday for South Bullaway but feels the easier option is the way to go for the gelding.
ANALYSIS: Why this black eye for racing was self-inflicted
Who won? No one. What was the ‘white powder’? Irrelevant. If these were the findings, why did it take six months for the Jamie Kah case to be resolved?
Nowra tips, preview: Smith confident Sergeant is ready to salute
Trainer Matthew Smith is confident talented mile Colour Sergeant is ready to peak in his bid to claim the Nowra Cup and a spot in next year’s Big Dance.
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