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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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07/01/2025: Emergency Services on scene at Caulfield Racecourse where a fire was soon brought under control in the grandstand. Picture: X

Racing to return to Caulfield for CF Orr Stakes Day

Subject to the green light from council, racing is set to return to Caulfield on Saturday for CF Orr Stakes Day.

Horse Racing

Pinstriped ridden by Ben Allen wins the Stow Storage Memsie Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on August 31, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Pinstriped primed to strike in CF Orr Stakes

Group 1 trainer Enver Jusufovic has Pinstriped primed to strike on Saturday in the CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.

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She's Bulletproof ridden by Mark Zahra wins the Lamaro's Hotel Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Racecourse on February 01, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Sandown

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes meeting at Sandown.

Horse Racing

Diet delivers stakes breakthrough for She’s Bulletproof

She’s Bulletproof claimed a deserved stakes win in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes after she was put on a diet and exercise program.

Horse Racing

Star jockeys Jamie Kah and Ben Melham got married on Sunday. Picture: Katie Harmsworth ,

First pics from Jamie Kah, Ben Melham’s picturesque wedding

Star jockeys Jamie Kah and Ben Melham tied the knot in a picturesque wedding ceremony on Sunday. See the pictures.

Horse Racing

PAKENHAM, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Beau Mertens riding Goldman defeats Zac Spain riding Grand Pierro in Race 9, the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup during Melbourne Racing at Pakenham Racing Club on December 21, 2024 in Pakenham, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Warren eyes a Grand start to the New Year at Flemington

Trainer Jason Warren wants Grand Pierro to get last crack at the opposition in the Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m) at Flemington on New Year’s Day.

Horse Racing

SUPPLIED PHOTOS TO RUN IN RACING VICTORIA SPRING CARNIVAL LIFTOUT IN THE HERALD SUN ON FRIDAY AUGUST 30, 2024, Moonee Valley track manager Marty Synan. Picture: Racing Victoria

Track manager Synan to farewell The Valley after 41 years

Moonee Valley Racing Club stalwart Marty Synan, one of Australia’s longest serving and respected track managers, has resigned to take up a post with Racing Queensland.

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