Our Journalists

Gilbert GardinerSports reporter

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

@gilbertgardiner

Gilbert Gardiner

Latest

Opinion

Stupendous ridden by Blake Shinn wins the New life member Marty Nolan Maiden Plate at Kyneton Racecourse on October 22, 2024 in Kyneton, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Warrnambool Monday tips: $3.20 best bet

Tipster Gilbert Gardiner analyses the eight-race card at Warrnambool on Monday, presenting his best bets, value picks and jockey to follow.

Horse Racing

Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Dave Geraghty/Racing Photos)

Spring’s huge success … and it’s not over yet

Racing Victoria has backed strong competition and quality entertainment to drive momentum into the final month of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.

Horse Racing

‘Special week’: J-Mac cracks own Cup Week record

James McDonald broke his own record for most Melbourne Cup carnival winners after claiming two of the three Group 1s on offer on Champions Day at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Smokin' Romans (NZ) ridden by Ben Melham wins the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 09, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Group 1 winner ends 770-day drought in Queen Elizabeth

Smokin’ Romans scored his first win after 770 days in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and trainer Ciaron Maher is keen to continue his campaign.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: James McDonald riding Via Sistina (IRE) celebrates winning the Ladbrokes Cox Plate and his 100th Group 1 race during Cox Plate Day at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

J-Mac: Via Sistina ‘hasn’t taken a backward step’

Leading jockey James McDonald is ‘under no illusions’ as to the challenge facing Cox Plate superstar Via Sistina in the $3m Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington … but there’s no hiding his confidence.

Opinion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: James McDonald riding Giga Kick prepares for Race 7 Precise Air Premiere Stakes during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on October 05, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

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

Gilbert Gardiner presents his $200 betting strategy for 2024 Champions Day at Flemington, where he’s keen on an import early in the day.

Melbourne Cup

‘Ticked all the boxes’: 2023 Cup champ ready to Fight

Melbourne Cup winner and reigning Victorian Racehorse of the Year Without A Fight is back where he belongs – in the Group 1 arena at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Mr Brightside (NZ) ridden by Craig Williams and Poifect during Breakfast with the Best trackwork at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 22, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘I’ve got an extra two children now’: Willo chases Bella-Brightside double

He’s won more than $25 million in prizemoney for Bella Nipotina and Mr Brightside’s lucky owners, so it’s no wonder Craig Williams considers them part of the family. But there’s more in store on Champions Day at Flemington.

Horse Racing

NCA. MELBOURNE. Champion Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Race 8. The Champions Stakes. James McDonald looks back over his shoulder at the chasing field aboard Via Sistina on his way to winning the Champions Stakes . Picture: Michael Klein

Via Sistina proves she’s new queen of turf in Champions Stakes

Cox Plate champion Via Sistina confirmed her status as Australia’s best racehorse with a breathtaking win in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Treasurethe Moment ridden by Damian Lane wins the Crown Oaks at Flemington Racecourse on November 07, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Still shaking’: Laurie scores Oaks victory to treasure

Matt Laurie says its a dream to win a Group 1 in Melbourne Cup Week after Treasurethe Moment claimed a comfortable win in the VRC Oaks.

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/gilbert-gardiner/page/16