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

Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga has revealed the sudden removal of chief executive Tom Reilly.

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Flemington’s Country Race Day.

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for King’s Birthday Monday at Mornington.

Lightly-raced import Catani Gardens could build on his Australian record at the Mornington meeting on King’s Birthday Monday.

The Australian racing industry has been saddened by the sudden death of Group 1 trainer Robbie Laing, aged 66.

Group 1 stars Treasurethe Moment and Vinrock continue to impress astute trainer Matt Laurie, as spring campaigns sharpen into focus.

The self-proclaimed “smallest trainer in Australia” Kevin Daffy celebrated his first metro winner when Oh Too Good lived up his name at Flemington.

Two fillies showcased their spring potential with Miss Ole surging late to deny Espana in a thrilling duel down the Flemington straight.

With 22 winners in the past month, jockey Ben Allen wants to capitalise on his great form at Flemington on Saturday and during the winter months.

Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Flemington on Saturday.