Future is looking bright for Wadick
Apprentice Zac Wadick thought he might be a chance to land a lightweight Group 1 ride during the spring carnival but never expected to pick up one of the favourites for The Metropolitan.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Rain only concern for Moody filly at Flemington
Talented filly Eneeza has one box left to tick this spring when she begins her campaign in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
Trainer shocked after horse tests positive to meth
Trainer Luke Oliver was shocked to find out his horse had tested positive to methamphetamine while he was in a maternity ward delivery room.
‘Hit the line with alarms bells’: Jennings plots Turnbull upset
In-form jockey Koby Jennings says his Turnbull Stakes mount has what it takes to pull off an upset and deliver him a maiden Group 1 success.
Lafferty hurt after nasty fall at Ballarat
Laura Lafferty was airlifted to hospital with suspected internal injuries following a nasty fall at Ballarat on Thursday.
Turnbull Stakes tips, runner-by-runner form analysis
Jett Hatton presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
New Queensland integrity boss makes powerful pledge
New Queensland Racing Integrity Commission boss Catherine Clark has given her first interview and outlined her immediate priorities for the industry.
Turnbull Stakes step on road back for Kiwi stayer
Illness floored Sharp ‘N’ Smart last spring but the former high-class three-year-old will continue his comeback in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington.
Early Oil: Turnbull Stakes day tips at Flemington
Exciting colt First Settler can bounce back after bumping into a potential star last time out while a consistent galloper could break through for his maiden Group 1 win in the Turnbull Stakes.
Dubbo, Moruya tips: $8 best bet is primed for a fight
Melissa Dennett-trained mare Takanakuy has won five of her 15 starts and put the writing on the wall for another victory with her bonza first-up run. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Moruya, Dubbo previews: Winning double can give Coady a boost
Trainer Shaun Coady had a lucky escape this week when kicked by one of his horses but is hoping his other two can give him a winning double Moruya.
Sargent buoyed by Sea’s Group 1 potential
With one eye on Group 1 goals later this spring, trainer John Sargent is expecting China Sea to lay down a marker in Saturday’s Listed $200,000 Dulcify Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick.
Randwick Turf Talk for Saturday: Mitch’s moral ‘just wins’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate the chances in all the big races at Royal Randwick on Saturday, where Mitch has a moral on a day featuring three Group 1s and a Premiere sprint.
Brisbane Racing Club unveils new boss
Karl deKroo has been at the forefront of Ladbrokes’ march into Queensland and will now take over the reins at the Brisbane Racing Club at a pivotal time for the state’s premier racing product.
Mother of four has first runner as trainer
Training horses never appealed to mother-of-four Ashley Glencross, who has built a successful business as a pre-trainer, but one horse changed her mind.
$3m summer slot race on cards for Mishani filly
A new $3m summer slot race could be beckoning for speedy filly Mishani Lily, who steps out at Doomben on Saturday after silencing the doubters last start.
‘Getting better all the time’: Schofield confident in Epsom fancy
Chad Schofield will ride his Epsom Handicap mount for the first time on Saturday but is confident they can take out the $1.5m feature.
Exciting Price-Kent Jr colts hard to split in Danehill
First Settler and Reserve Bank top the betting in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes as the stablemates look to boost their Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes ambitions.
Hayes eyes off big money races with Arkansaw Kid
Lindsay Park has several rich races in their sights for Arkansaw Kid after the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
The Map to miss Bart Cummings following setback
The Map will take a different path to the Melbourne Cup after a minor setback ruled her out of The Bart Cummings at Flemington on Saturday.
SA trainer opts for Flemington return with Sghirripa
Trainer Shane Oxlade says Sghirripa is in top order ahead of the SA sprinter’s trip to Flemington for the Group 2 Gilgai Stakes on Saturday.
More Racing
Ballarat tips and best bets for Thursday
A lightly-raced performer from the Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock stable can break through for a win while Declan Bates is the jockey to follow at Thursday’s Ballarat meeting.
Six horses to follow from last week’s Victorian jumpouts
A pair of talented WA sprinters were among six horses to follow that emerged from last week’s Victorian trials and jumpouts.
Nine Group 1 winners in the Turnbull Stakes field
A high quality field of 16 contenders has been declared to contest the $750,000 Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
WA trainer set to pull Ripcord in Melbourne
Perth trainer Luke Fernie is happy to test exciting galloper Ripcord against eastern opposition in a campaign that starts in Saturday’s Group 2 Gilgai Stakes at Flemington.
Cranbourne tips Wednesday: $9 value bet
A Danny O’Brien-trained filly could relish the step up to 1600m as part of a strong book for top jockey Damian Lane at Cranbourne on Wednesday.
Bad draw puts question mark on import’s Epsom bid
Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald import My Oberon is no guarantee to run in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap following the barrier draw.
English St Leger winner among 72 left in Melbourne Cup
Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has left unbeaten his English St Leger winner in contention for a Melbourne Cup start along with 71 others vying for the $8m prize.
Waller’s Metrop ‘Legacy’ could be aided by scratchings
Chris Waller has five confirmed starters and three emergencies as he seeks a sixth victory in the Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Waterhouse import takes proven Melbourne Cup path
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will adopt the traditional approach to the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups with exciting import Eliyass in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes.
Giga Kick to take aim at another The Everest title
Giga Kick will be given his chance to become only the second dual winner of The Everest after securing a place in the field on Thursday.
Waterhouse talks up Storm Boy for The Everest
Storm Boy will be kept to sprint races for the rest of his spring campaign, with a slot in The Everest becoming increasingly likely.
Giga Kick can give J-Mac plenty to ponder for Everest
James McDonald will make up his mind on which horse he will ride in The Everest after he partners Giga Kick – who is “ready to explode” – in the Premiere Stakes on Saturday.
Tatura tips Tuesday: $8 value bet
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has a consistent gallop poised to strike first-up while a Ballarat-trained first-starter could fire at Tuesday’s Tatura meeting.
Mr Brightside to stay in Melbourne for Cox Plate lead-up
Mr Brightside won’t follow major rival Pride Of Jenni to Sydney for his final Cox Plate lead-up run with Lindsay Park preferring to test the gelding in a Group 1 contest at Caulfield.
‘Not afraid to travel’: Hong Kong invite for Southport Tycoon
Tricky timing means a trip to Japan is unlikely for Manikato Stakes winner Southport Tycoon, who has been invited to Hong Kong which fits his spring schedule perfectly.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Monday Racebook: Star shines bright under lights
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over feature meetings at Moonee Valley and Sandown.
On The Punt: Best bets and value plays for Moe
Racenet and The Herald-Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner provides his best bets and value selections for the big 10-race card at Moe on Monday.
Leap To Fame’s Smoken Up Sprint bid is up in the air … literally
Flight availability will determine if Leap To Fame is able to have his preferred Victoria Cup lead-up run in Saturday’s Smoken Up Sprint at Melton.
Hesse flies home to capture Ansett Classic
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher capped a busy AFL Grand Final weekend of racing with four winners at Mornington on Sunday including Herman Hesse in the Listed RM Ansett Stakes.
Warmonger to boost Caulfield Cup claims in Turnbull Stakes
Trainer Michael Kent Jr has realistic expectations on Caulfield Cup favourite Warmonger in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes on Saturday at Flemington.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Pride eyeing second Epsom Handicap
Talented galloper Ceolwulf holds nominations for both of next Saturday’s Group 1s but trainer Joe Pride believes the gelding will show his best at the mile.
Sir Lucan primed for Ansett Classic at Mornington
Melbourne Cup-nominated stayer Sir Lucan is best backed to win the Listed RM Ansett Classic (2400m) on Sunday at Mornington.
Amor Victorious overcomes early difficulty to claim Shannon Stakes
Jockey Tyler Schiller produced a superb ride on Amor Victorious after his saddle slipped to conquer the Group 2 Shannon Stakes at Rosehill
Makarena lands deserved first stakes win in Golden Pendant
The talent has always been there but luck finally went the way of smart filly Makarena with a superb ride from Zac Lloyd in the Group 2 Golden Pendant at Rosehill.
‘Not his ceiling yet’: Lightning strikes in Sandown Stakes
A slashing Sandown Stakes success has Desert Lightning on track for a Group 1 Toorak Handicap tilt.
First Light shines bright with impressive win in Colin Stephens
Champion trainer Chris Waller has described First Light as a ‘stayer on the rise’ following his last-to-first win in the Colin Stephens Quality at Rosehill.
Sandown Stakes to determine Craig’s big-race prospects
Talented import Craig will control his own short-term future in Saturday’s Group 3 Sandown Stakes, with victory potentially opening a path to the Group 1 Toorak Handicap and maybe even the $10 million Golden Eagle.
Berry chasing repeat of special Group 1 win
Tommy Berry rode his first Group 1 winner in the Golden Rose for trainer Peter Snowden and hopes history repeats on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Sandown Saturday
Racenet form analyst Brad Waters gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Saturday’s Sandown Stakes meeting at Sandown.
Sandown tips Saturday: $6 chance to strike
News Corp form analyst Gilbert Gardiner says one of his top selections at Sandown is coming out of a strong form race.
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