Our Journalists

Gilbert GardinerSports reporter

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

@gilbertgardiner

Gilbert Gardiner

Latest

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Jordan Childs riding Maharba defeats Jye McNeil riding Rey Magnerio (L) and Charm Stone (r) in Race 3, the G.h. Mumm Rising Fast Stakes - Betting Odds during 2024 Penfolds Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Rubiton springboard for Rey Magnerio’s Group 1 ambitions

Trainer Robbie Griffiths has warned Rey Magnerio won’t be at his peak in the Rubiton Stakes with a pair of Group 1 targets on the radar.

AFL

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Keidean Coleman during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on February 05, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

SuperCoach alert: Defensive cheapie unlikely for round 0

One of the year’s top SuperCoach bargains is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season after another pre-season setback. CALLUM DICK has details.

Horse Racing

Another Wil ridden by Jamie Kah wins the The Damien Oliver at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Jamie Melham’s emotional motivation for Orr Stakes success

Jamie Melham has formed a winning combination with Another Wil and says victory in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes will be “very special”.

Horse Racing

Aleppo Pine ridden by Jye McNeil wins the The Courier Handicap at Sportsbet-Ballarat Racecourse on December 07, 2024 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

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

A two-year-old can make a Blue Diamond statement as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis at Caulfield on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Switzerland ridden by James McDonald wins the Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on November 02, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Switzerland delights Waller but no plans beyond Lightning

Chris Waller is keeping his focus on the Group 1 Lightning Stakes as Switzerland went through his paces in a Flemington jumpout against his potential opposition.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Craig Williams riding Mr Brightside winning Race 7, the Lamaro's Hotel Futurity Stakes, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 24, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘We trust him’: Hayes declares Willo will be right for Mr Brightside

Lindsay Park co-trainer JD Hayes is confident Craig Williams will recover from illness to ride champion Mr Brightside in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Steparty ridden by Blaike McDougall prior to the Clamms Seafood Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on January 24, 2025 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Party time: McDougall eyes Group 1 upset at Caulfield

Jockey Blaike McDougall may need only one ride to make an impression at Caulfield on Saturday, with Steparty poised for an upset in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m).

Horse Racing