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

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Horse Racing

Horses jump from the barriers at the start of the Ladbrokes Cox Plate at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 28, 2023 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Caulfield in box seat to host 2026 Cox Plate as Valley ramps up fixture talks

Caulfield is in the box seat to host the 2026 Cox Plate, with Moonee Valley Racing Club set to ramp up fixture negotiations early in the New Year.

Horse Racing

Craig Williams returns to the mounting yard on Fickle after winning the Tour Edge Handicap Fillies and Mares BM70 Handicap at Moonee Valley Racecourse on December 28, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Never been more driven’: Willo dominates at The Valley

Champion hoop Craig Williams rode a running treble at The Valley on Saturday and credited his Ukraine humanitarian efforts for a renewed mindset that is bringing huge rewards in the saddle.

Horse Racing

Field Of Play ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Drummond Golf Handicap at Moonee Valley Racecourse on December 28, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘That was a dominant display’: Field of dreams for Busuttin, Young

Exciting colt Field Of Play opened his account in style on Saturday at The Valley with a dominant debut Two-Year-Old Handicap (1200m) victory.

Horse Racing

Just For Show ridden by Craig Williams wins the Musk Creek Farm VOBIS Gold Carat at Moonee Valley Racecourse on December 28, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Just For Show stays out of trouble to win Gold Carat

Just For Show nailed Princess Que in the VOBIS Gold Carat at The Valley … a race in which the action continued in the stewards’ room.

Horse Racing

Lavish Thinker ridden by Daniel Stackhouse wins the Aged Care @ Cirka Handicap at Moonee Valley Racecourse on December 13, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Mott to trot: Popular jockey poised to build on December haul

Top jockey Jamie Mott has replaced Christmas calories with bulk December winners which he’ll be looking to add to at The Valley on Saturday.

Opinion

First Immortal ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Quayclean Anniversary Vase at Caulfield Racecourse on March 16, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for The Valley

Gilbert Gardiner presents his $200 betting strategy for Saturday’s 10-race card at The Valley, where he has three each-way plays plus a confident win bet.

Horse Racing

Fickle ridden by Craig Williams wins the Sportsbet Feed Handicap at Caulfield Heath Racecourse on December 12, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Fickle weather could net Dabernig double

Boxing Day heat saw trainer Tom Dabernig avoid a Listed race with Fickle with a view to a date at The Valley on Saturday. And after winning the race with a stablemate, a lucrative double looms.

Horse Racing