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Gilbert Gardiner is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Craig Newitt riding Pride Of Jenni finising second last in Race 8, the Tab Australian Cup during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on March 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path

Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Craig Williams riding Mr Brightside defeats Ben Melham riding Tom Kitten and Jamie Melham riding I Wish I Win in Race 7, the Lamaro's Hotel Futurity Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Hong Kong mission: Mr Brightside almost ready for take off

Lindsay Park will stamp Mr Brightside’s passport for the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong after a ‘testing trial’ this Friday at Flemington.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Luke Currie riding Nicolino Vito defeats Harry Coffey riding Miss Aria and Roll on High (L) in Race 9, the Sportsbet Victoria Handicap during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on April 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Nicolini Vito seals Caulfield double for Hayes brothers

The Hayes brothers sealed a feature double at Caulfield when they won the Victoria Handicap for the second straight year.

Horse Racing

Scenic Point ridden by Daniel Stackhouse wins the Catanach's Jewellers Redoute's Choice Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on April 05, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Hayes points way to spring with unbeaten filly

Lindsay Park will start planning for the spring with unbeaten filly Scenic Point after her dominant win in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Statuario on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the DCE Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 22, 2025 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Caulfield favourite on trial for SA Derby

Emma-Lee and David Browne will know after Saturday if Galilee Series Final favourite Statuario will be heading towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby.

Horse Racing

Aleppo Pine ridden by Jye McNeil wins the The Courier Handicap at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on December 07, 2024 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield

A two-year-old dropping in grade is among the top bets at Caulfield as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.

Horse Racing

Suparazi on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Premier Signs Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on February 10, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos)

‘Looks a nice race’: Suparazi seeks breakthrough triumph

Trainer Ben Brisbourne says consistent galloper Superazi is deserving of another win and the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at Caulfield looks the right race to do so.

Horse Racing

Larkin fancies Lady In Pink in competitive Victoria Handicap

A big run is expected from Lady In Pink as the mare begins a light autumn campaign in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap before the focus turns to a Group 1 target.

Horse Racing

Joliestar ridden by Damian Lane wins the Yulong Newmarket Handicap at Flemington Racecourse on March 08, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

VRC’s March mania: Flemington form set to shine in Sydney

VRC chief Leigh Jordan has hailed the new-look Flemington autumn carnival a success, and the form could dominate The Championships in Sydney.

Horse Racing

Michael Poy returns to the mounting yard with Affair to Remember after winning the TAB Matriarch Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2020 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Key player in effectively rigging races’: Poy banned for 13 years

Former jockey Michael Poy, who advised a professional punter to back his mounts to lose and rode them accordingly, has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.

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