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

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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

Valley redevelopment ‘on budget and on track’

The Moonee Valley racecourse and grandstand is only months away from demolition as club boss Michael Browell gives an update on the $2bn project.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Ethan Brown riding Jimmysstar defeats Craig Williams riding She's Bulletproof in Race 9, the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on February 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar

Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Another Prophet ridden by Ethan Brown wins the Schweppes Thousand Guineas at Caulfield Racecourse on November 16, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

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

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

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Amelia O'Neill, aka 'The Punter's Wife, and partner Jay Steet at the William Reid Stakes barrier draw. Picture: Herald Sun

‘Punter’s Wife’ flags new Jimmysstar song

Amelia O’Neill became an accidental social media sensation after recording a song about Jimmysstar and she is working on another should the Ciaron Maher sprinter win the William Reid Stakes.

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Rey Magnerio ridden by Jye McNeil wins the Herald Sun Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on February 08, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Griffiths backs Rey to bounce back in William Reid

Trainer Robbie Griffiths is confident Rey Magnerio can get back to his best in the William Reid Stakes after finishing outside the placings last start for just the second time in his career.

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Lewis German after winning the Russ Studio Jewellers 0 - 58 Handicap at Donald Racecourse on March 26, 2023 in Donald, Australia. (Photo by Brendan McCarthy/Racing Photos)

German banned for 10 years over betting scandal

Former jockey Lewis German, who rode to lose on selected mounts in 2022, apologises to racing community as Victorian Racing Tribunal hands down a 10-year ban.

Horse Racing

Tricky task for Jimmysstar after William Reid barrier draw

Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar will need luck after the barriers were drawn for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes.

Horse Racing

Samangu ridden by Jordan Childs wins the The Donovan + Co Mystic Journey at Caulfield Racecourse on March 15, 2025 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Jay Town/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Monday Racebook: Horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner has identified the horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield last Saturday.

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Mr Brightside (NZ) on the way to the barriers prior to the running of the The All-Star Mile at Flemington Racecourse on March 08, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Mr Brightside ruled out of Group 1 George Ryder Stakes

Lindsay Park has ruled out champion Mr Brightside for the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes in Sydney on Saturday.

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Skybird ridden by John Allen wins the Black Caviar Lightning at Flemington Racecourse on February 15, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Freedman mulls options for Skybird as Attrition builds towards Australian Cup

Lightning Stakes winner Skybird has recovered from a pectoral injury but not in time to contest the Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at The Valley.

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