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

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Horse Racing

Another Prophet ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Schweppes Thousand Guineas at Caulfield Racecourse on November 16, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Maher outsider denies Aeliana in Thousand Guineas upset

Another Prophet was no match for Aeliana last start but held off a late surge from the favourite to cause a boilover in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Pisces ridden by James McDonald wins the Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on November 16, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

J-Mac continues hot form at Caulfield

James McDonald picked up where he left off from Champions Day when he won the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Benagil on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the The TAB Vanity at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Benagil ‘spot on’ for Thousand Guineas

Swooper Benagil is primed to peak fourth-up in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) on Saturday at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Coleman has been at the centre of a legal argument in the Supreme Court on Friday. Photo: Pat Scala/Getty Images.

Coleman to run at Caulfield after Supreme Court intervention

A disgruntled owner’s Supreme Court “ambush” to force trainer Matt Laurie to scratch Blue Sapphire Stakes favourite Coleman failed on Friday.

Horse Racing

Begg trio boasts strong Caulfield credentials

Trainer Grahame Begg cannot defend the Rupert Clarke Stakes on Saturday but a talented trio could allow the astute Cranbourne horseman to cherry pick the undercard at Caulfield.

Opinion

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Mark Zahra riding Pharari winning Race 5, the Sportsbet Feed Handicap - Betting Odds during Melbourne Racing at Sandown Racecourse on September 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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

Gilbert Gardiner analyses the 10-race card at Caulfield for 2024 Thousand Guineas Day, presenting his best bets and quaddie selections.

Horse Racing

Coleman on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Coleman set to rebound in Blue Sapphire

VRC Oaks-winning trainer Matt Laurie expects Coleman to rebound in the Group 3 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Zeitung ridden by Mark Zahra wins the The TAB Vanity at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Zeitung earns shot at Thousand Guineas before break

A soft win on Derby Day encouraged James Cummings to give Zeitung one more start this spring in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas.

Melbourne Cup

Racenet's Gilbert Gardiner breaks down the highlights and lowlights of the spring carnival, including (clockwise from top left) Knight's Choice's Melbourne Cup win, James McDonald's domination, Another Wil's amazing win for trainer Ciaron Maher and jockey Jamie Kah and Pride Of Jenni's retirement.

Melbourne Cup Carnival: Gilbert Gardiner’s yays and ‘neighs’

Australia’s star jockey was J-Macnificent, the Flemington track played superbly and Knight’s Choice delivered a wonderful Melbourne Cup story. But we need to talk about Pride Of Jenni and Joao Moreira.

Horse Racing

Another Wil ridden by Jamie Kah wins the The Damien Oliver at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Wil, Jimmy, Southport lead Maher’s Group 1 raid

Champion trainer Ciaron Maher has cornered the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) market even with “slight” doubt over favourite Another Wil.

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