‘Sneaky’ run primes Freedman filly for Blue Diamond Prelude
A Godolphin-owned filly could improve on a “sneaky” debut run in Saturday’s Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude for fillies at Caulfield.
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Magic draw for Perry as Millennium fancies draw wide
The barrier draw for Saturday’s $2m Inglis Millennium has delighted Paul Perry but the same can’t be said for some of his rivals.
‘We must rebuild confidence’: New integrity boss’ top priority
New Tasmanian Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll has his hands full cleaning up racing in the Apple Isle and has laid down his priorities to senior racing writer Ben Dorries.
Time has arrived for Schwarz in Orr Stakes
An outstanding Australia Stakes win could be the perfect platform for valuable stallion Schwarz to become a Group 1 winner in Saturday’s CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Gollan’s solution to Queensland racing’s ‘biggest issue’
Champion trainer Tony Gollan has gone on the front foot as a passionate advocate for changing the way that the three codes of racing are administered in Queensland.
‘Can’t fault my horse’: Unbeaten colt ready for Millennium test
Talented colt Rivellino can enhance his reputation on Sydney’s big stage when he takes on Saturday’s lucrative $2m Inglis Millennium at Royal Randwick.
Caulfield switch to suit unbeaten filly in Blue Diamond Prelude
Race experience and the move to the smaller Caulfield circuit could play a part in dynamic debut winner My Gladiola staying unbeaten in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Prelude for fillies.
Horsham tips Tuesday: $4.80 best bet
Local trainer Paul Preusker should be among the winners, including a $4.80 chance from his stable that will be hard to beat, at Tuesday’s Horsham meeting.
Group 1 winner moves to Victoria to reboot career
Anthony and Sam Freedman have taken over the training of Group 1 winner Communist and a pleasing trial have provided them with optimism he could regain winning form.
Warwick Farm Wednesday tips, inside mail
Form analyst Mitch Cohen presents his best bets, inside mail, quaddie picks and jockey to follow for Wednesday’s six-race card at Warwick Farm.
Warwick Farm preview: Smith can get off to Flyer
An exciting filly from the Matthew Smith stable can take the next stwp towards a stakes race with a win at Warwick Farm on Wednesday where she is the $1.50 favourite.
No Swayzee, but Grimson still boasts key Miracle Mile hope
Hunter Cup winner Swayzee will miss the $1m Miracle Mile but his trainer Jason Grimson now has another brilliant speedster ready to roll in the feature event.
Best bets, inside mail for Grafton on Tuesday
Gooree-bred mare Got The Smarts can end a run of near misses and post another win at Grafton on Tuesday.
Caulfield Guineas winner in line for crack at Orr Stakes
Caulfield Guineas winner Private Life is one of two three-year-olds entered for a crack at star galloper Mr Brightside in Saturday’s Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Waller to train New Zealand Oaks favourite
Prominent owner Ozzie Kheir has bought into an exciting New Zealand filly who will be sent to master trainer Chris Waller.
Golden Slipper contenders impress in important trials
Some of the state’s best two-year-olds were in action at Monday’s star-studded barrier trials at Rosehill Gardens.
Up to 10 race clubs caught up in North Queensland floods
The devastating flood event gripping the North Queensland has seen the Townsville Turf Club almost completely submerged under water.
‘I’m pretty competitive’: Breeder awarded Australia Day honour
South Australian breeder Harry Perks reflects on his career after he was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal.
Racing to return to Caulfield for CF Orr Stakes Day
Subject to the green light from council, racing is set to return to Caulfield on Saturday for CF Orr Stakes Day.
Promising stayer Gotta Go to Lord Reims next
A Group 3 race is the next step for young stayer Gotta Go Guru after his soft win at Morphettville Parks on Saturday.
Diet delivers stakes breakthrough for She’s Bulletproof
She’s Bulletproof claimed a deserved stakes win in the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes after she was put on a diet and exercise program.
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Pinstriped primed to strike in CF Orr Stakes
Group 1 trainer Enver Jusufovic has Pinstriped primed to strike on Saturday in the CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Sandown
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes meeting at Sandown.
Swayzee wins battle of the brothers in Hunter Cup epic
Iron horse Swayzee has edged out a gallant Leap To Fame in a memorable edition of the Group 1 Hunter Cup at Melton on Saturday night.
‘This is what the game is about’: $7000 buy chasing Doncaster spot
Willaidow, an unwanted yearling who was sold for $7000 and races with three pins in his leg, could be set for the Doncaster Mile after a career-best win in the Group 3 Southern Cross Stakes.
Comeback galloper on rollercoaster ride to $1m race
Fukubana scored his first win since returning from a serious injury at Doomben and trainer Matt Dunn is now eyeing off a million-dollar race in Sydney.
Blue Diamond in sights of ‘gutsy’ Waterhouse-Bott filly
The Blue Diamond is on the radar for The Playwright after she gave Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott back-to-back Widden Stakes wins.
‘I had a ute full of horse feed:’ Moor’s late dash for Chairman’s win
Daniel Moor had to rush to get to Sandown after a late call-up to ride Inkaruna in her Chairman’s Stakes win, but the filly is unlikely to run in next month’s Blue Diamond.
Ryan has Golden Slipper doubts despite Canonbury blitz
Gerald Ryan made a surprise Golden Slipper admission after Blitzburg’s runaway win in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
Lee Freedman filly denies Gollan debutants at Doomben
Lee Freedman has a couple of Sydney autumn Group 1s in mind for filly Idyllic Affair after her win in the QTIS 2YO Handicap at Doomben against a pair of Tony Gollan favourites.
EXCLUSIVE: Haggas eyes Tancred with one of his stars
English trainer William Haggas has earmarked the Group 1 Tancred Stakes for Dubai Honour and Desert Hero, but only one will be sent across.
‘He keeps raising the bar’: Sprinter aiming to make it four in row
Accredited was meant to line up seven days ago but jockey Jay Ford believes it won’t hinder his winning chances on Saturday.
Fancify out to conquer Victorian rivals again in Bellmaine
South Australian sprinter Fancify has a near perfect record in Melbourne but trainer Michael Hickmott concedes there is one concern heading into the Group 3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes.
$1.25m filly ready for debut in Chairman’s Stakes
A $1.25m filly will debut in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes at Sandown but bookmakers are lukewarm about her chances.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Sandown
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top tips on Saturday and quaddie analysis for the Sandown meeting.
Revealed: Far Too Easy to target Group 1 Stradbroke fairytale
David McColm has a big Group 1 plan for The Kosciuszko champion Far Too Easy and he has also revealed the reason for his stable star’s uncustomary last start flop.
The Valley tips Friday night: $15 value bet
Promising gelding Glenfinnan can improve on a strong first-up second while a $15 chance could overcome a tricky barrier at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.
Radio comment provides boost for mare’s return
A snippet from a radio interview gave trainer Matthew Williams a little more hope that stable star Wrote To Arataki could return to form in Saturday’s Group 3 Bellmaine Stakes at Sandown.
‘He can be a real force’: Cummings has autumn team set to fire
James Cummings goes through his main autumn contenders with Ray Thomas and what races they will be targetting.
Derby winner on warpath to Sydney autumn targets
A decision to abandon Warmonger’s spring campaign after only three runs could pay dividends when the Queensland Derby winner heads to Sydney for Group 1 autumn carnival targets.
Early Oil: Sandown tips, race-by-race preview
A Ciaron Maher-trained runner can give punters a reward for patience while a youngster from the Danny O’Brien camp can show up on debut at Saturday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting.
WATCH: Ceolwulf, Via Sistina, and Switzerland among stars at Warwick Farm trials
Some of Sydney’s best racehorses made an appearance at Thursday morning’s Warwick Farm trials. Find out how they went.
Trial win primes Mr Brightside for Orr Stakes return
Star galloper Mr Brightside is just about ready to resume in Saturday week’s Group 1 CF Orr Stakes after a strong trial win at Geelong.
Pakenham Thursday tips: $15 value bet
A Clinton McDonald-trained galloper can bounce back from an unlucky second while a $15 chance can successfully handle a rise in distance at Thursday evening’s Pakenham meeting.
RV acts as peacemaker in jumpout stoush
Recent talks have broken down, but Racing Victoria remains committed to finding a solution in the dispute between jockeys and trainers over payments to ride in jumpouts.
‘Ease my way in’: Rawiller eyes return from shoulder injury
The Sydney premiership winning rider has been sidelined since the first week of January but is edging closer to a return.
Sandown Lakeside tips Wednesday: $4.80 best bet
Punters can put their faith in an import from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr stable while a $9.50 chance can end the day on a high for punters at Wednesday’s Sandown Lakeside meeting.
Lane hits back as jockeys change tactics in jumpout pay battle
Top jockey Damian Lane has rejected remarks made about him as the jumpout pay saga escalated, and jockeys are set to chance tactics in their battle to be paid for riding in the unofficial trials.
Trainer calls on J-Mac in bid to go one better
James McDonald will chase back-to-back wins in the Southern Cross Stakes on a horse he denied in last year’s race at Rosehill on Saturday.
‘Suddenly got very hard’: Leap To Fame’s barrier setback
Trainer Grant Dixon concedes the barrier draw has added a lot more intrigue in Leap To Fame’s bid for back-to-back Hunter Cup wins.
‘Tone deaf’: ATA boss slams leading hoop over jumpout fee war
The boss of the Australian Trainers’ Association has taken aim at jockeys chief Matt Hyland and top rider Damian Lane in the latest instalment of the battle over the jockeys’ request to be paid for riding in jumpouts.
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