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

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Iknewshewasmine ridden by Tianni Chapman wins the Able on Site Services BM58 Handicap at Moe Racecourse on November 08, 2021 in Moe, Australia. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Mornington tips: Iknewshe … can win?

Apprentice jockey Tianni Chapman has a select book of rides at Mornington to be fighting out the finish in several races.

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General view of the stewards during Race 4, the E-Cycle Solutions JJ Houlahan Hurdle, during the Grand National Steeple day at the Ballarat Turf Club in Ballarat, Sunday, August 25, 2019. (AAP Image/Vince Caligiuri) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

RV appointment bolsters revamped investigations team

Racing Victoria has bolstered a revamped investigations and intelligence unit with the appointment of a senior investigator.

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Aussie golden girl’s huge win after Covid saga

Star jockey Jamie Kah could make a return to riding by the end of the month after her appeal against her ban was successful.

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Jamie Kah after winning the Neds Filter Form Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on July 10, 2021 in Caulfield, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Kah ‘can’t wait’ to return after Supreme Court win

Star jockey Jamie Kah is set to return to riding later this month after her appeal against a ban for misleading stewards was successful in the Supreme Court.

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MELBOURNE. . Victoria Derby Day at Flemington racecourse. 30/10/2021. Race 5. The Empire Rose Stakes. Colette ridden by Damien Oliver charges to line to win the group 1 Empire Rose Stakes . Photo by Michael Klein.

Case for and against every Mackinnon Stakes runner

Colette is a definite danger to Zaaki in Group 1 Mackinnon Stakes as Gilbert Gardiner looks at why each runner can and can’t win.

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Billy Egan after winning the Sportsbet Ballarat Cup 20 Nov - Get Back to the Track BM58 Handicap at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on November 01, 2021 in Ballarat, Australia. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Pakenham tips: Eager to back Egan

Billy Egan and Patrick Payne combine with a number of winning chances at Pakenham for the Friday night meeting.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Verry Elleegant owner Brae Sokolski poses with the Lexus Melbourne Cup after James Mcdonald rode #4 Verry Elleegant to victory in race 7, the Lexus Melbourne Cup during 2021 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Cup-winning owner fined for Flemington breach

Prominent owner Brae Sokolski has been fined for breaking Covid-19 rules after Verry Elleegant’s victory in the Melbourne Cup.

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Willowy ridden by Jye McNeil wins the ZED RUN Wakeful Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Willowy out to give Godolphin, Ollie milestone Oaks win

Willowy is primed to deliver Godolphin its first VRC Oaks, while jockey Damien Oliver is chasing a record-equalling win in the race.

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J-Mac on track to break 21-year Cup Week record

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey James McDonald is within striking distance of “childhood idol” Brett Prebble’s Cup Week record, which has stood for 21 years.

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Twilight Payment (IRE) ridden by Jye McNeil on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2021 in Flemington, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Enter the Twilight: Cup champion retired to Living Legends

Team Williams has retired 2020 Melbourne Cup winner Twilight Payment, with the nine-year-old gelding now bound for Living Legends.

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