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

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Damien Oliver after Seven Sisters won the bet365 Odds Drift Protector 2YO Maiden Plate, at Geelong Racecourse on January 14, 2022 in Geelong, Australia.(Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Ollie cleared of neck fractures

Damien Oliver has been cleared of neck fractures after a rare trip to Warrnambool for champion jockey ended up with a visit to the hospital.

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No Puzzle after winning the Red Gem Packers & Growers Fillies and Mares BM64 Hcp at Sportsbet Pakenham on January 20, 2022 in Pakenham, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Conlan seeks Diamond berth with expensive filly

Jim Conlan, excited to unleash expensive Kiko in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes, has credited his stable’s recent success to his “gun” track rider.

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Bryce Stanaway after Special Privilege won the Monty Millson Memorial BM58 Handicap, at Yarra Valley Racecourse on January 16, 2022 in Yarra Glen, Australia.(Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

RV ready to assist Stanaway horses find new home

Trainer Bryce Stanaway has been found guilty on seven charges and disqualified relating to a 2020 incident.

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Tuvalu ridden by Jarrod Fry wins the Port Fairy IGA Port Fairy Cup at Warrnambool Racecourse on January 20, 2022 in Warrnambool, Australia. (Alice Miles/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Caulfield tips: Tuvalu will be too good

Promising galloper Tuvalu will be anchoring multis across the country and unbeaten colt Unflinching can keep winning, says form analyst Gilbert Gardiner.

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Way To Go Paula ridden by Jamie Kah wins the McMahons BM64 Handicap at Sportsbet Pakenham on April 08, 2021 in Pakenham, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Pakenham tips: Way To Go, Jamie

Jamie Kah has a strong book of rides on Thursday night, including Pakenham specialist Way To Go Paula.

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Unflinching ridden by Damien Thornton wins the Dominant.com.au Handicap at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 22, 2022 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Thornton backs Unflinching to pass Group 3 test

Damien Thornton is confident Unflinching will rise to the challenge when his undefeated record goes on the line in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes at Caulfield.

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1984. Geelong coach Tom Hafey. Tommy Hafey. Neg: 840905/231 Picture: Photo File

T-shirt Tommy namesake poised for Caulfield debut

Rosemont Victorian Alliance colt and Blue Diamond hopeful Hafey — a namesake of Australian football icon Tom Hafey — is on track to debut at Caulfield.

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Trainer of Wentwood (GB), Maddie Raymond after winning the Seppelt Salinger Handicap at Flemington Racecourse on December 19, 2020 in Flemington, Australia. (Natasha Morello/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Mad about Earlswood: Trainer plots All-Star, Australian Cup course

Trainer Maddie Raymond plots autumn path for All-Star Mile hopefuls Turaath and talented Irish import Earlswood.

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Marabi ridden by Ben Allen wins the MA Services Group Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 29, 2022 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Oakleigh Plate at her mercy as Marabi sizzles at The Valley

Marabi took a stranglehold on the Oakleigh Plate after a devastating win in the Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley.

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Pinstriped ridden by Michael Dee wins the Chandler Macleod VOBIS Gold Carat at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 29, 2022 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Group 1 feature beckons for unbeaten Pinstriped

Pinstriped resumed from a spell and earned top marks for future Group 1 assignments after keeping his unbeaten record intact at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

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