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

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Feroce (NZ) ridden by Billy Egan wins the Howden Australian Guineas at Flemington Racecourse on March 01, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Feroce’s Guineas redemption seals Sutton career milestone

Rising star of the training ranks Dominic Sutton landed his first group 1 victory with Feroce in Saturday’s Australian Guineas at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Plenty Of Ammo ridden by Jordan Childs wins the Alinta Energy Crystal Mile at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 26, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Plenty Of Ammo firing again after freak stingray setback

Symon Wilde had to change plans with Group 2-winning mare Plenty Of Ammo after a rare incident the trainer has seen just three times in 20 years.

Horse Racing

Ndola on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the CS Hayes Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on February 15, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Currie has faith Ndola can shine in Guineas

Jockey Luke Currie was eager to stick with Ndola after his debut win and that faith could be rewarded with success in the Group 1 Australian Guineas on Saturday.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jamie Kah riding Goldrush Guru winning Race 7, the Penfolds Victoria Derby - Betting Odds during 2024 Penfolds Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

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

News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner’s top pick in the Australian Guineas is at double-figure odds as he gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Flemington.

Horse Racing

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 17: James McDonald riding Gatsby's wins Race 6 Sydney Markets Rosebud during

Waller makes bold call on Inglis Sprint favourite Gatsby’s

Champion trainer Chris Waller has confirmed equal favourite Gatsby’s will be scratched from the Inglis Sprint for a Group 1 sprint instead.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Michael Dee riding riding First Settler defeats Luke Currie riding Reserve Bank in Race 5, the Cirka Danehill Stakes - Betting Odds during Melbourne Racing at Flemington Racecourse on October 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘Going super’: Reserve Bank rates highly in Inglis Sprint

Trainer Michael Kent Jr cannot fault equal favourite Reserve Bank who will seek to protect his perfect first-up record in the $1m Inglis Sprint at Flemington on Saturday.

Horse Racing

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October 29, 2024. RACING. Horse trainer Michael Moroney at his stables at Flemington today. Pictures : Michael Klein

Racing rocked as Melbourne Cup winner dies

The horse racing industry is in mourning after a popular trainer who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup sadly passed away.

Horse Racing

‘Real gentleman’: Tributes for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Michael Moroney

Popular trainer and multiple Group 1 winner Michael Moroney, who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup with Brew, sadly passed away in his sleep.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 06: Melbourne Cup winning horse KnightÃ¢â¬â¢s Choice poses with trainer Sheila Laxon during a Melbourne Cup Winner Media Opportunity at Macedon Lodge on November 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘Miracles do happen’: Knight’s Choice thriving as All-Star Mile bid ramps up

While realistic about his All-Star Mile prospects, trainer Sheila Laxon couldn’t be happier with Knight’s Choice and it wouldn’t surprise her if the Melbourne Cup winner produces another miracle.

Horse Racing

Royal Insignia, ridden by Jamie Mott, wins at Caulfield Heath. Picture: Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images

Begg gives Royal Insignia seal of approval for Guineas

Trainer Grahame Begg has Royal Insignia primed to bounce back in the Group 1 Australian Guineas after the well-bred colt failed in wet conditions last start.

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