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

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Horse Racing

Mr Brightside (NZ) ridden by Craig Williams wins the Lamaro's Hotel Futurity Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on February 22, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Williams relying on Mr Brightside to be tough again

Craig Williams knows Mr Brightside will be up for the fight no matter whatever is thrown at him in Saturday’s Group 1 All-Star Mile.

Horse Racing

Growing Empire ridden by Mark Zahra wins the Winning Edge Presentations Poseidon Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on September 14, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Tactical, gear changes for Growing Empire in Newmarket

Ciaron Maher will make a tactical change with Growing Empire in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap in a bid to get the talented colt back to winning form.

Horse Racing

Waller: Group 1 status adds ‘more value’ to All-Star Mile

Chris Waller will have just his second runner in the All-Star Mile but says there is more appeal to winning the race now despite less prizemoney on offer.

AFL News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: A dejected Clayton Oliver of the Demons is seen the round 21 AFL match between Footscray Football Club and Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium, on August 02, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

‘Not the best teammate’: Oliver’s frank admission on year from hell

Clayton Oliver has spoken candidly of the difficulties he faced during 2024 and the annoyance he felt at being dangled as trade bait by Melbourne.

Horse Racing

Pride Of Jenni is on the comeback trail for trainer Ciaron Maher. Pictures: File

She’s back: Pride Of Jenni shows clean pair of heels in jumpout

Group 1 star Pride Of Jenni pleased champion trainer Ciaron Maher with a comeback jumpout at Cranbourne on Monday, with a return to Sydney for a Group 1 target under consideration.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Damian Lane riding Joliestar and Jamie Melham riding Traffic Warden during Jump Out at Flemington Racecourse on February 28, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Newmarket win could open Royal Ascot door for Joliestar

Champion trainer Chris Waller thinks Joliestar can make an impact in some of the biggest sprints in the world this year … starting with Saturday’s Group 1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Goldrush Guru on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Howden Australian Guineas at Flemington Racecourse on March 01, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow from Flemington

Gilbert Gardiner reviews Australian Guineas Day at Flemington, pinpointing the horses to follow and forgive.

Horse Racing

N15CS609 Neil Bainbridge, New Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce president.

$400m turnover: Southside bucks national wagering downturn

Wagering on Australian thoroughbred racing may have dipped about 10-15 per cent post the Covid-19 boom, but it’s a different story for the club born out of the Cranbourne-Pakenham merger.

Horse Racing

Skybird ridden by John Allen wins the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington Racecourse on February 15, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Gun mare ruled out of Newmarket with pectoral injury

Brilliant Group 1 Lightning Stakes winner Skybird has been ruled out of the Newmarket Handicap (1200m) on Saturday at Flemington with a pectoral injury.

Horse Racing

Craig McRae and Billy Egan after Feroce (NZ) won the Howden Australian Guineas at Flemington Racecourse on March 01, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘That’s amazing’: Fly’s buzzing over Guineas victory

Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae added to his silverware collection on Saturday, becoming a Group 1-winning owner when Feroce roared to victory in the Australian Guineas.

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