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

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Fudge ridden by Jett Stanley returns to the mounting yard after winning the Hygain Tracktorque Fillies & Mares BM64 Handicap at Sportsbet Pakenham on April 03, 2025 in Pakenham, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Stanley back home in pursuit of stakes success

Jett Stanley is on the verge of joining the senior riding ranks and a maiden stakes win at his home Bendigo track on Saturday would be fitting.

Horse Racing

Wonder Boy ridden by Luke Currie wins the RDA Peninsula Jenny Stidston Sprint at Flemington Racecourse on June 08, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos)

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

A last-start Group 2 placegetter looks well placed at Bendigo on Saturday as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.

Horse Racing

Jack Pakis (right) bought a five per cent share in Light Infantry Man last November, and the horse has won two Group 1s since. Picture: Taron Clarke

‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy

Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.

Horse Racing

Hayes brothers ‘honoured’ to continue Moroney’s legacy

Lindsay Park brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes were “genuinely honoured” to be offered the opportunity to take over Michael Moroney’s Ballymore Stables.

Horse Racing

Enxuto ridden by Luke Currie wins the Curragh Handicap at Flemington Racecourse on March 29, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Enxuto flying but draw makes Golden Mile difficult

Trainer Robbie Griffiths will have a crack and hope for some luck with in-form galloper Enxuto in Saturday’s Golden Mile at Bendigo.

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Duke De Sessa (IRE) ridden by Harry Coffey wins the Sportsbet Caulfield Cup at Caulfield Racecourse on October 19, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup

Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.

Horse Racing

Supplied images of Matt Hill for use in Hamish McLachlan's column in the Sunday Herald Sun. Mauritius International meeting at Champs de Mars racecourse.

Hill’s hectic weekend: Four flights, two AFL games and Bendigo races

Matt Hill has a heavy workload combining his race calling and AFL commentary duties, and this week’s Gather Round presents an extra challenge. But he “wouldn’t want it any other way”.

Horse Racing

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Daniel Stackhouse riding Arran Bay winning Race 5, the Neds No Place Handicap, during Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse on July 08, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Stokes wary on second-up specialist in Golden Mile

Arran Bay has outstanding second-up record but trainer Phillip Stokes is downplaying his chances in the Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday.

Horse Racing

Knight's Choice ridden by Robbie Dolan wins the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up

Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.

Horse Racing

Light Infantry Man (FR) ridden by Ethan Brown returns to the mounting yard after winning the TAB Australian Cup at Flemington Racecourse on March 29, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos via Getty Images)

Why improving import is the Man for the job in Queen Elizabeth

Trainer Ciaron Maher has been rewarded for his patience with expensive import Light Infantry Man, who faces his biggest test against Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick.

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