Shailer ready to make mark with backing of powerful owners
Paul Shailer is unleashing some promising youngsters at Eagle Farm on Saturday and it could be the start of big things for the trainer who has strong support from a powerful group of owners.
Racing
Memo to punters: Don’t write off Snowden in Slipper
Champion trainer Peter Snowden is going back to the future to attempt a third win in the $5m Golden Slipper next month.
Minor setback for Winx’s $10m filly
Winx’s $10 million filly, Quinceañera, won’t make her race debut during the Sydney autumn carnival, with a slight setback seeing her sent to the spelling paddock.
Ray Thomas’ verdict: Who’ll win the Verry Elleegant Stakes?
Ray Thomas analyses the 2025 Verry Elleegant Stakes, in which Cox Plate champ Via Sistina will again clash with her Apollo Stakes conqueror Fangirl and Epsom winner Ceolwulf.
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Heathcote: I’ll retire Rothfire when I’m ready
Trainer Robert Heathote is ignoring suggestions to retire Rothfire and is aiming the Group 1-winning veteran at the Queensland winter carnival.
Maher mare can book Royal Ascot trip with Lightning win
Group 1 success this autumn, starting with Saturday’s Lightning Stakes, could enhance the prospects of a Ciaron Maher mare heading to Royal Ascot.
Expert tips for Black Caviar Lightning, Apollo Stakes
Eighteen experts from Racenet and Punters present their tips and suggested bets for Saturday’s Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington and Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick.
‘She looks such a brute at the moment’: Warning to Via Sistina’s Apollo rivals
James McDonald says it will “take an extremely good horse to beat” Via Sistina when the star mare continues her quest for horse of the year honours in Saturday’s Apollo Stakes.
Brad Waters’ Flemington Saturday tips, analysis: $19 value bet
Punters can land an early blow in the first race of the day while a $19 chance could spring a surprise at Saturday’s Lightning Stakes meeting at Flemington.
Seven international raiders revealed for The Championships
English trainer William Haggas set for another strong hand during Sydney’s upcoming The Championships.
Lightning or Oakleigh? Sky’s the limit for Freedman mare
Trainer Mitch Freedman could bypass the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (1000m) on Saturday with Skybird and run in the Oakleigh Plate (1100m) instead.
‘Dream come true’: Brisbane jockey lands Hong Kong contract
Brisbane jockey Jimmy Orman has scored the opportunity of a lifetime with a short-term riding contract in Hong Kong.
‘He’ll be in the finish’: Pride happy to take on 3YOs in Lightning
Sydney trainer Joe Pride is happy to take on the three-year-olds with proven weight-for-age performer Mazu in Saturday’s Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington.
Yulong boss’ response to Via Sistina-Winx comparisons
With superstar Via Sistina set to return on Saturday, Yulong boss Vin Cox talks with Ben Dorries about comparisons with Winx, her incredible impact on racing and what 2025 may hold.
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