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

Lindsey Smith wants to protect Corner Pocket’s winning streak but couldn’t resist an opportunity to win a golden ticket into the All-Star Mile.

Robbie Dolan has no concerns about Profondo jumping out of a wide barrier in the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington.

The Group 1 Australian Guineas is an open affair so Herald Sun form analysts Brad Waters and Gilbert Gardiner assess the chances of every runner.

Victoria Derby winner Hitotsu has been confronted with some obstacles for his first-up assault on the Australian Guineas.

Zaaki will be scratched from Randwick as the big wet in Sydney decimates the Group 1 meeting.

Sydney trainer Richard Litt says switching Profondo’s campaign to Melbourne was a tough decision but won’t be a problem for the excitement machine.

On The Punt: Zippy mare Exceedingly Magic could be too fast for rivals at Hamilton on Monday.

ENVER Jusufovic has knocked back secondhand suits and suitors for Pinstriped in the build-up to the $1m Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington.

Mark Zahra broke through for his first Blue Diamond triumph as Anthony Freedman joined training icons as a three-time winner of the race.

The Snowden stable won’t be shocked if Revolutionary Miss wins an even renewal of the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes.