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

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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.

Horse Racing

Former jockey Poy handed 13-year disqualification for race fixing

Former jockey Michael Poy has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.

AFL

Eddie McGuire has reported the AFL is looking at a big fixture change.

How sporting calendar would look with later GF, Origin return

Following Eddie McGuire’s report that the AFL could push the grand final back into October, take a look at how the sporting calendar would shape up — with racing officials on high alert.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Trainer Clayton Douglas is seen with Giga Kick during jumpouts at Mornington Racecourse on April 02, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Where to first for Giga Kick? Douglas keeps options open

Superstar sprinter Giga Kick is set to return next month, but trainer Clayton Douglas is still deciding which Group 1 race that will be.

Opinion

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Ethan Brown riding Light Infantry Man defeats Craig Williams riding Deny Knowledge and Jamie Melham riding Zardozi 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 Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s five to follow from Flemington

Racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Australian Cup Day at Flemington, revealing his five horses to follow and forgive from the card.

Opinion

Under My Thumb ridden by Michael Dee wins the Designer Coolrooms Maiden Plate at Cranbourne Racecourse on March 14, 2025 in Cranbourne, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Yarra Valley Monday tips: $9.50 value bets

Racing analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and value selections at Monday’s Victorian meeting at Yarra Valley.

Sport

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 20th March, 2025 . AFL . Ex AFL player Billy Gowers is hoping to head to the states chasing an NFL punting career . Picture: Michael Klein

Sunday Shout: Ex-Dog closer to NFL dream, code wars ignite

A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.

Horse Racing

Globe (NZ) ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup at Cranbourne Racecourse on November 23, 2024 in Cranbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Better than last prep’: Travel on cards for anxious Globe

Interstate travel could be on the cards for talented but anxious Globe, set to resume in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Deakin (FR) ridden by Daniel Stackhouse wins the Lexus Roy Higgins at Flemington Racecourse on March 29, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Deakin ‘big call’ leads to Melbourne Cup berth

Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.

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