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

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Stern Idol (IRE) ridden by Steven Pateman jumps a Steeplechase on his way to win Sportsbet Australian Steeplechase at Sportsbet Sandown Lakeside Racecourse on June 01, 2025 in Springvale, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Stern Idol gives Pateman the full set in Australian Steeplechase win

Star jumper Stern Idol produced a sublime display – under a modern weight-carrying record – to win the Australian Steeplechase (3900m) at Sandown on Sunday.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Daniel Moor riding Niance winning Race 8, the Sportsbet Bel Esprit Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on May 31, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Niance returns in style after mystery skull fracture

Talented mare Niance made an impressive comeback in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield after overcoming an unusual setback.

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)

Littlefield locks in flight as Muffin Man snares Derby start

Victorian trainer Charlotte Littlefield can confirm her Saturday plans after The Muffin Man snuck into the Group 1 Queensland Derby field.

Horse Racing

Gilbert Gardiner gives his betting strategy for Caulfield on Saturday.

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

News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Caulfield on Saturday.

Horse Racing

‘Ticked every box’: Comeback mare set to strike at Caulfield

Trainer Grahame Begg has a high opinion of Group 3 winner Niance and has found a “nice race” for her return in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Blake Shinn is seen during Melbourne Racing at Sandown Racecourse on April 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

‘Heavy bone bruising’: Injured Shinn out of winter carnival

Champion jockey Blake Shinn has turned his attention to the Spring Carnival after sustaining an injury at the jumpouts last Monday.

News

Melbourne Cup Jockeys Michelle Payne and Robbie Dolan with Melbourne Cup horse Prince of Penzance will be at Flemington for the launch of the Melbourne Cup Tour for 2025. Picture: David Caird

Dolan steals the show as Payne and Prince Of Penzance reunite

Melbourne Cup champions Michelle Payne and Robbie Dolan have teamed up to relive the “magic” of the nation’s most-famous race. Then Dolan did something that blew the crowd away.

Horse Racing

New Victorian Racing Integriy Commissioner Terrie Benfield.

Benfield appointed Victorian Racing Integrity Commissioner

Racing Minister Anthony Carbines has appointed greyhound industry executive Terrie Benfield as the next Victorian Racing Integrity Commissioner.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Damian Lane riding Cox Plate runner Prognosis of Japan during a track gallop at Moonee Valley Racecourse on October 17, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Japanese stars on Melbourne spring carnival hit list

Victorian racing officials will work together to recruit Japanese raiders for the spring carnival following their success last year. See some of the horses on their wishlist.

Horse Racing

Flemington is set to host a New Year’s Eve twilight meeting. Pictures: Mark Stewart and Getty Images

Flemington breaks with New Year’s Day tradition

Victoria Racing Club has broken with tradition and shifted it’s New Year’s Day meeting in a move aimed at drawing a larger crowd and new audience.

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