Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path
Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Hong Kong mission: Mr Brightside almost ready for take off
Lindsay Park will stamp Mr Brightside’s passport for the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong after a ‘testing trial’ this Friday at Flemington.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
‘Made a mess of them’: Neindorf nails Morphettville treble
In-form gelding Stay Focused blew his rivals away in the Nitschke Stakes as gun jockey Lachlan Neindorf snared three winners at Morphettville.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
Nicolini Vito seals Caulfield double for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers sealed a feature double at Caulfield when they won the Victoria Handicap for the second straight year.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
Dubbo, Tuncurry Monday tips, inside mail: $5 best bet
Form expert Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and value selections for Dubbo and Tuncurry on Monday.
Tuncurry, Dubbo previews: Gandolfini the new boss
Cassandra Schmidt trained gelding Gandolfini has turned into a winning machine of late and arrives at Monday’s Tuncurry meeting searching for a hat-trick
Coolmore snaps up Switzerland’s brother for $2.7 million
A son of Snitzel was one of the most-coveted colts at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale … and it took a seven-figure sum to get him on Sunday.
Oaks unlikely for Aeliana as Waller eyes Group 1 with ‘ring in’
Trainer Chris Waller will make a call on Aeliana’s Australian Oaks prospects on Monday … but new stable addition Leica Lucy is ready to roll as she chases more Group 1 glory.
Trackwork rider banned for allegedly striking horse
Queensland trackwork rider Chris Wearne is appealing a 16-month ban for allegedly striking a horse with a lead rope and a wooden twitch.
‘It’s just greatness’: Leap To Fame sets up Inter Dominion bid
Champion pacer Leap To Fame set the scene for a record-breaking Brisbane Inter Dominion after producing the best performance of his stellar career to win the $NZ1 million Race by betcha at Cambridge.
‘Relief to finally win’: Country Final joy for Messara
Know Thyself’s success in the Country Championships Final meant a lot to trainer Paul Messara after a number of near-misses in the race.
Alalcance awesome in Chairman’s Quality blitz
Alalcance left many of her rivals for next week’s Sydney Cup in her wake with a dominant win in the Chairman’s Quality while Verry Elleegant’s relation, Belle Detelle, claims the Adrian Knox.
‘Cool dude’ named after pub sets sights on Group 1
Trainer Will Hulbert was testing Queensland winter carnival ambitions with Thee Creek on Saturday at Eagle Farm and the young colt passed with flying colours.
Hayes points way to spring with unbeaten filly
Lindsay Park will start planning for the spring with unbeaten filly Scenic Point after her dominant win in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield.
Caulfield favourite on trial for SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will know after Saturday if Galilee Series Final favourite Statuario will be heading towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
Jollys out to repel Victorian raiders in Morphettville features
Richard and Chantelle Jolly lead the locals’ hopes of beating a strong Victorian challenge in the Dequetteville and Nitschke Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
More Racing
Caulfield tips Saturday: $2.70 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio has found two standout picks coming out of the same race at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield
A two-year-old dropping in grade is among the top bets at Caulfield as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
‘Looks a nice race’: Suparazi seeks breakthrough triumph
Trainer Ben Brisbourne says consistent galloper Superazi is deserving of another win and the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at Caulfield looks the right race to do so.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
‘I know I’m polarising’: Sex worker has Group 1 date at Randwick
Sex worker Carly Electric admits she is “quite polarising” in the racing industry but that won’t stop her going to the races on Saturday to watch her first Group 1 runner.
‘He’s changed the place so much’: Inside Kanga’s MRC revolution
Debt wiped, Sandown saved, mounting yard moved, cheaper food. It’s been a whirlwind few months for John Kanga as Melbourne Racing Club chairman … but his impact is perhaps most noted at the grassroots level.
Larkin fancies Lady In Pink in competitive Victoria Handicap
A big run is expected from Lady In Pink as the mare begins a light autumn campaign in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap before the focus turns to a Group 1 target.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $5.50 best bet
An on-pacer could be tough to run down despite carrying 61kg while an impressive first-up winner could again prove too sharp for his rivals in the last race at Cranbourne on Friday night.
Brown puts young guns through gruelling regimen for Doncaster glory
The experience of former jockey Corey Brown has been invaluable for young stars Zac Lloyd and Tyler Schiller as they prepare for lightweight rides in the Doncaster Mile.
Racing Confidential: Doncaster deserves Grand Slam status
The quality of the Doncaster Mile again highlights the need to recognise Australia’s strength in racing and create a Grand Slam race series for sprinters and milers.
VRC’s March mania: Flemington form set to shine in Sydney
VRC chief Leigh Jordan has hailed the new-look Flemington autumn carnival a success, and the form could dominate The Championships in Sydney.
‘Key player in effectively rigging races’: Poy banned for 13 years
Former jockey Michael Poy, who advised a professional punter to back his mounts to lose and rode them accordingly, has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.
Former jockey Poy handed 13-year disqualification for race fixing
Former jockey Michael Poy has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.
$51m … and counting: Maher poised to break prizemoney record
Ciaron Maher is set to break the trainer’s prizemoney record for a season on Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday – and there is still nearly four months of 2024-25 racing year remaining.
Everest dream over for James but trainer still proud
Trainer Matt Hoysted will set realistic targets for Uncommon James after his stable star’s encouraging return to racing.
‘It’s been special’: Kiwi stayer vying for rare double
New Zealand trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy will have a final shot at history with Willydoit in the Australian Derby before the young stayer moves to the Ciaron Maher stable.
Pakenham Thursday night tips: $5.50 best bet
A promising spring campaign could develop into a winning autumn preparation for a Lindsay Park galloper while jockey Luke Currie should be among the winners at Pakenham.
Gluyas puts trust in Guru after Guineas lesson
South Australian trainer Andrew Gluyas isn’t panicking after Goldrush Guru’s failure in the Rosehill Guineas as he pushes on towards the Group 1 Australian Derby.
‘Been a long month’: Portelli eager for Group 1 with Kimochi
Kimochi hasn’t raced in close to a month but is ready to make her presence felt on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Rosehill racecourse manager takes up Moonee Valley job
Rosehill’s racecourse manager Shaun Patterson has resigned from his role to take up a position with an interstate club.
Laming wants slice of luck for Oaks-bound filly
Luck hasn’t gone the way of promising filly Rapid Cheval as trainer Richard Laming targets a Group 1 Oaks race in either Queensland or South Australia.
Begg explores offbeat Oaks path for Cilacap
Grahame Begg won’t be taking the traditional path to the Group 1 Australasian Oaks with Cilacap, who will have a key lead-up run at Caulfield on Saturday.
Where to first for Giga Kick? Douglas keeps options open
Superstar sprinter Giga Kick is set to return next month, but trainer Clayton Douglas is still deciding which Group 1 race that will be.
Brideoake to add Prestige to Randwick
Mornington trainer David Brideoake is mulling a trip to Sydney for the Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes for a product of a developing partnership with a Hong Kong-based businessman.
Melbourne Cup hopeful sidelined with injury
A promising stayer which had been one of the top fancies for the 2024 Melbourne Cup has injured his tendon and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
Team Hayes sweat on Donny start with Rise At Dawn
Dual Doncaster Mile winner Mr Brightside has blazed a path his fellow “ugly duckling” Rise At Dawn can follow in Saturday’s $4m Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Ballarat Wednesday tips: $6.50 best bet
An Archie Alexander-trained mare will relish getting back to her home track while a developing stayer could make sharp improvement stepping up in trip at Ballarat on Wednesday.
Moment to Treasure as gun filly dominates Vinery Stud
Star Victorian filly Treasurethe Moment enhanced her standing as the ATC Oaks favourite with a commanding victory in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.
Dubai Honour sets up Queen Elizabeth blockbuster with Tancred win
Dubai Honour kept his unbeaten Australian record intact in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes and a clash with superstar mare Via Sistina now awaits in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Lekvarte enhances value before sale with Group 2 victory
What is likely to be her final racing preparation, Lekvarte powered through the heavy track at Rosehill to claim a thrilling win in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes.
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