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

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Horse Racing

Queensland Derby Warmonger is set for a Sydney campaign after a pleasing Geelong trial on Wednesday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

‘The form has stood up’: Victorian trainers ready for War in Tancred

Victorian stayer Warmonger could stamp Sydney Cup aspirations on Saturday at Rosehill Gardens against world class opposition in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m).

Horse Racing

A Little Deep ridden by Jamie Kah wins the Off The Track Chautauqua Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on September 07, 2024 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

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

A mare with an unbeaten first-up record can get punters off to a winning start at Flemington on Saturday as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.

Horse Racing

Bold frontrunner Pride Of Jenni (right) is the favourite for Saturday's Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington ... but she faces an interesting tactical rival in Deny Knowledge (left). Pictures: Getty Images

Deny Jenni: Star mare facing sustained onslaught at Flemington

Astute form analyst Dominic Beirne says wonder mare Pride Of Jenni will come under attack at both ends of the $2.5 million Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington.

Horse Racing

Zardozi on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the Sportsbet Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on March 15, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town)

Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni

Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Alabama Lass winning the Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie, New Zealand, Saturday March 8, 2025. Picture: Kenton Wright/Race Images

Kiwi ‘speed freak’ favourite for Flemington sprint

New Zealand filly Alabama Lass, a tearaway winner last start, will have a look at the Flemington straight on Saturday ahead of potential targets in the spring.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Jamie Mott riding Schwarz winning Race 9, the 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes during Melbourne Racing at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive at The Valley

Gilbert Gardiner presents his horses to follow and forgive on William Reid Stakes day at The Valley, where Benedetta again found herself unlucky in a Group 1.

Horse Racing

Pride Of Jenni (left) is eyeing off another showdown with horse of the year elect Via Sistina (right) ... but first, the Australian Cup looms. Pictures: Racing Photos, Getty Images

‘Amazing to say … she is better’: Jenni eyes Australian Cup before Via Sistina showdown

A victory on Saturday in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington could put Pride Of Jenni on a collision course with Cox Plate champion Via Sistina next month in Sydney.

Horse Racing

Schwarz ridden by Jamie Mott wins the 3 Point Motors William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse on March 22, 2025 in Moonee Ponds, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

‘Such a bloody shame’: Valley track manager bemoans untimely rain

Moonee Valley track manager Tony Salisbury has blamed untimely rain for a pattern and deterioration at Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes meeting.

Horse Racing

Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid

Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.

Melbourne Cup

VRC Cheif Kylie Rogers at Flemington stables. Picture: Jason Edwards

‘I’ll be clear, it’s not good enough’: Rogers’ plan to future-proof VRC

The Melbourne Cup is an easy sell, but the Victoria Racing Club has also relied on the annual carnival for too long as its primary source of annual income. Under new CEO Kylie Rogers, that’s about to change.

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