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

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Ben Allen after winning the Catanach's Jewellers Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse on May 31, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Allen aiming to continue hot streak into winter

With 22 winners in the past month, jockey Ben Allen wants to capitalise on his great form at Flemington on Saturday and during the winter months.

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Gilbert Gardiner gives his tips and quaddie for Flemington.

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

Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Flemington on Saturday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Umpires take to the field during the 2023 VFL Grand Final match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Werribee Tigers at IKON Park on September 24, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘My Dad burst into tears’: Racing manager’s AFL dream comes true

Jack Howard, the racing manager for trainer Danny O’Brien, will be at the MCG instead of Flemington on Saturday to fulfill his AFL dream.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Tom Prebble riding Jimmy The Bear (L) defeating Regal Zeus in Race 6, the Jra Handicap during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on May 31, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘I want to win every race’: Secret behind Prebble’s rapid rise

Despite his elite pedigree, Tom Prebble only learned to ride five years ago but he is currently the leading apprentice in Victoria. He reveals the key to his rapid development.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Jordan Childs riding Zloties defeats Jamie Melham riding Thames in Race 5, during Melbourne Racing at Sandown Hillside Racecourse on March 19, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Injury dashes talented mare’s Group 1 swan song

Trainer Grahame Begg will be seeking a winning boost at Flemington with Nonconformist after losing mare Zloties to injury.

Horse Racing

The Muffin Man ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Sportsbet Racing Form Plate at Sportsbet Sandown Hillside Racecourse on March 19, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Muffin Man cleared for takeoff in Queensland Derby

Charlotte Littlefield will continue her travel marathon after The Muffin Man scraped into the Queensland Derby field, and she says “everything is spot on” with her young stayer.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Craig Williams riding Figlio D'Argento winning Race 3 during Melbourne Racing at Sandown Racecourse on April 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Williams’ winter priorities could hamper premiership pursuit

Craig Williams has eight weeks to reel in Blake Shinn’s 12-win lead in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership, but his schedule may not allow it.

Horse Racing

Pakenham Monday tips: $11 value play

Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and jockey to follow for Monday’s Victorian meeting at Pakenham on the Synthetic track.

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Gilbert Gardiner believes Illative is a horse to follow in the weeks ahead. Photo: Brett Holburt/Getty Images.

Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Bel Esprit Stakes Day at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

Diwali ridden by Joe Bowditch wins the Sportsbet Sandown Cup at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Racecourse on June 01, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Diwali springs a surprise in Sandown Cup

Developing stayer Diwali caused a minor upset in the Listed Sandown Cup (3200m) on Sunday.

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