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.
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.
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.
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.
Leading rider Keagan Latham can end a busy week on a high note and extend his lead in the provincial jockeys standings. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Sir Ravanelli is going to be tough to beat in the Christmas Cup but trainer Daniel Bowen feels his mare can put her best foot forward and figure in the finish. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL.
A split second decisions by star apprentice Zac Lloyd proved the key to victory aboard Stroke Of Luck in The Beauford at Newcastle.
Trainer Keiren Hazleton feels Not Too Bad is ready to bounce back to his best form at Wellington. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Taree trainer Tony Ball is looking to strike gold in his home town Cup with progressive stayer Strobing. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
A David Payne-trained gelding finally got luck go his way to break through for a well-earned win and he can go back-to-back at Rosehill. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
An Adam Duggan-trained gelding has recorded two of his three career wins on his home track and can add another on Tuesday. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
A Brett Cavanough-trained gelding was a good thing beaten in his only loss with smart wins either side and can maintain his impressive form at Scone. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Trainer Craig Clegg calls on the state’s leading jockey in his bid to claim an early double at Armidale. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Trainer Brett Robb can’t see any reason why his in-form mare can’t make the jump to open company and claim the Cotton Cup. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
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