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

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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.

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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.

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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Tim Clark riding Point And Shoot win Race 4 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale 9-11 Feb during

Point And Shoot on target for Flemington Group 1 mission

Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker has rewarded progressive Point And Shoot with a shot at the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) on Saturday at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Tycoon Star ridden by Mark Zahra prior to the Sportsbet Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on February 22, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive at Caulfield

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow from Blue Diamond Stakes Day at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

New Zealand raider Savaglee in full flight. Photo: Race Images South

Dee eyes third Group 1 Australian Guineas in five years

Newly-minted dual Blue Diamond Stakes-winning jockey Michael Dee has sights on a third Group 1 Australian Guineas in five years on Saturday at Flemington.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Ethan Brown riding Jimmysstar defeats Craig Williams riding She's Bulletproof in Race 9, the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Jimmysstar blows away Oakleigh Plate rivals

Jimmysstar unleashed an explosive finish to take out the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield to the amazement of jockey Ethan Brown.

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)

Mr Brightside up for the fight in Futurity win

Mr Brightside looked vulnerable again but the champion would not be denied this time as he made it back-to-back Futurity Stakes wins at Caulfield.

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