Cook finds recipe to harness success
Just a year ago Lochie Cook was handing out saddlecloth numbers to his idols, now he is driving against them in Group 1 races.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Trainers eager to unleash well-bred filly
Connections of Written Tycoon filly Eagerly Awaits are hoping for a late Christmas present when the two-year-old makes her debut at Morphettville on Boxing Day.
Early start, early finish at Caulfield Heath to avoid Boxing Day heat
The eight-race Boxing Day meeting at Caulfield Heath will proceed with revised race times to avoid the extreme heat that’s forecast for Melbourne on Thursday.
Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare retired
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has been retired following a lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
One down, 24 to go: Black Caviar’s daughter wins on debut
Stepping out of mum’s shadow will be no easy feat for Persian Caviar, but the early signs are promising after she cruised to a soft win on debut at Wangaratta on Monday.
Maskiell charged with failing to ride mount on merits
Jockey Jason Maskiell will front the Victorian Racing Tribunal charged with failing to ride a horse on its merits at Seymour in November.
Dabernig’s triple threat attack on Christmas Stakes
Trainer Tom Dabernig has a three-pronged attack on the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield Heath on Boxing Day with a seasoned campaigner and two rising mares.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Monday Racebook: Cups contender emerges
Racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Pakenham Cup and The Supernova race day … and it’s fair to say he was most impressed with an import who notched his first victory on Australian soil.
Black Caviar’s daughter set to debut at Wangaratta
Persian Caviar, a daughter of legendary mare Black Caviar, will debut on Monday at Wangaratta for trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.
Randwick, Newcastle tips: Vanessi ready to go back-to-back
The Chris Waller-trained Vanessi made amends for her first-up defeat with a big win at Canterbury and can make two in-a-row when she head to Randwick.
Randwick, Newcastle previews: Patience paying off with Winston Hills
Trainer Matthew Smith has taken it very slowly with promising gelding Winston Hills who is out to build on his record with a win at Randwick.
Quinceañera: The story behind $10m Winx filly’s name
Debbie Kepitis reveals to Racenet’s Ray Thomas the ‘hours of research’ that went into deciding on a name for her $10 million Winx filly … and why she ultimately chose ‘Quinceañera’.
Roar deal for huge Boxing Day crowd at Randwick
Lion’s Roar is attempting to join a select group of horses to successfully defend their Summer Cup titles before what will be one of Royal Randwick’s biggest crowds of the year on Boxing Day.
Inglis filly can upset apple cart for Magics hopefuls
Break Free won’t be seen anywhere near the Magic Millions after going through an Inglis sales ring, but it won’t stop Matt Hoysted looking to upset a few horses aiming for the rich race day on Saturday.
Cheap Rocky filly takes on millionaires in Magics
Sales companies like to sell the million-dollar colts that make the Magic Millions field each year, but Rockhampton trainer is looking to show them all up with his $40,000 bargain filly from the bush on Saturday.
Gollan shores up Magic team with Lockyer
Tony Gollan will make a decision on Monday as to what the future holds for one-time Magic Millions fancy Hi Barbie, while he is looking to secure Lockyer’s spot in the race by winning at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Dunn still talking the Torque for Millions
It was a hard luck story for Matt Dunn and Torque To Be Sure in The Debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night and the trainer wants to go straight into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on January 11 if he can.
‘Chautauqua of Hong Kong’ refuses to jump at Pakenham
Stewards will consider the racing future of Global Harmony after the former Hong Kong galloper refused to take part in the last race at Pakenham.
Mertens joins late dad as Pakenham Cup winner with ‘Gai ride’
Beau Mertens ticked off another race his late father Peter won after producing a “Gai Waterhouse ride” on Goldman to salute in the Pakenham Cup.
Maher masterstroke has third Magic Millions within reach
Ciaron Maher has his sights on a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Icarian Dream burst into calculations with a powerful win in the BJ McLachlan Stakes.
‘What a game’: Gollan stunned by Falvelon blowout
Tony Gollan stacked the Falvelon field with six runners but the trainer was lost for words when his two roughies fought out the finish.
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Wangaratta Monday tips: $4 best bet
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner provides his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for Monday’s Victorian meeting at Wangaratta.
’He vetted okay’: No final call on Vow And Declare
The managing owner of Vow And Declare has addressed speculation around the Melbourne Cup champion in the wake of his last-placing in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Jumpout stalemate: ‘I’m not sure it’s up to trainers to tell jockeys they can’t get paid’
Respected horseman Michael Kent says jockeys should be paid for jumpouts and has urged former Australian Trainers’ Association counterparts to ‘sit down and negotiate the best outcome for us’.
‘Absolute marvel’: Shock result goes to plan in Supernova
The Hayes brothers had long earmarked The Supernova for Here To Shock and the plan went accordingly in a stable quinella.
Historic triumph for King Charles III at Randwick
His Majesty King Charles III became the first ruling British monarch to win a race at Royal Randwick following Gilded Water’s victory and a Group 1 is now the aim.
‘Billy the Kid’ hits target for first Sydney winner
Irish-born teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane produced a perfectly timed ride aboard Captain Amelia at Randwick to land his first Sydney winner during his Australian sojourn.
Modown scores sentimental win for trainer, new owners
Modown posted a special win for trainer Charlotte Littlefield and made an instant profit for his new owners in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham.
Deamer rapt as mare earns Gold Coast trip
Classy mare Rapt has booked herself a return to Queensland next month for the $500,000 Magic Millions The Wave with an impressive win at Randwick.
‘He’s got a motor’: $31 roughie impresses at Murray Bridge
Three-year-old galloper Dobbinair was given little hope as a $31 shot but won like an odds-on favourite at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Pallaton creates huge impression with dominant win
Pallaton received high praise from trainer Michael Freedman and jockey Tommy Berry before and the colt’s scintillating victory on debut at Randwick certainly lived up to it.
‘Natural type’: Pallaton primed to prosper on debut
Michael Freedman has described first-starter Pallaton as a “nice colt” who bookies rate as the horse to beat in the two-year-old race at Randwick.
‘Not just a horse to us’: Oh Too Good worth more than Gold
Trainer Kevin Daffy says Gold Bullion favourite Oh Too Good is part of the family and will pick out the best races for her regardless of prizemoney or status.
Pakenham tips Saturday: $6 top pick in the last
A consistent performer can notch his first win in 12 months in the last race at Pakenham on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE: Reilly appointed as Melbourne Racing Club CEO
Melbourne Racing Club has appointed influential breeding and racing figure Tom Reilly as chief executive officer.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: $200 betting strategy for Pakenham
Gilbert Gardiner is banking on some Blake Shinn magic to overcome a wide draw for one of his best bets of the day at Pakenham on Saturday.
Brown chases Southside feature double-double
After winning the Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite, jockey Ethan Brown has a big shot of completing another Southside feature double at Pakenham.
Gollan favourites ‘should be closer’ in Falvelon betting
Tony Gollan has almost half the field in the Falvelon, including the two favourites, which shapes as a crucial launching pad for his summer carnival team.
Father-son duo stake Magic Millions claim with impressive filly
Father-son duo Chris and Corey Munce will chase next month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic with impressive filly Vein Girl after her win on Friday night.
Saffie shooting for rich payday in Supernova
UK jockey Saffie Osborne doesn’t get too many chances to ride in $1m races back home but says she has a big shot at winning The Supernova at Pakenham on Saturday.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $20 value bet
Form analyst Daniel Sankey presents his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for Friday night racing at Cranbourne.
O’Shea optimistic Waverley on the right Road for debut win
Trainer John O’Shea believes it’s only a matter of time before the winners start to flow for top sire Wootten Bassett in Australia and hopes his colt Waverley Road can lead the way at Randwick.
Willo craves another cup win with ‘special horse’
Craig Williams is chasing another big-race win with Vow And Declare after recently reuniting with his Melbourne Cup winner.
‘Can’t line it up’: Lees left guessing on Debut form
If punters are struggling to line up the form for Friday night’s The Debut, Kris Lees is no different as his filly aims to lock in a Magic Millions spot.
Early Oil: Race-by-race tips, analysis for Pakenham
Exciting sprinter Nadal can win again in The Supernova, while another Ciaron Maher galloper can take out the Pakenham Cup on Saturday.
Group 1 grand slam awaits Thompson in The Phoenix
Trainer Jason Thompson will be out to put an exclamation mark on a record breaking year when Explicit and Excavation take their place in the $1.65m The Phoenix on Saturday night.
Moody hoping to reach Derby peak with Grunt gelding
Champion trainer Peter Moody potentially unearthed a South Australian or Queensland derby-type galloper at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday with Reach The Peak a green but impressive winner.
It’s no Grand final … but Pakenham Cup beckons
Trainer Jason Warren expects Grand Pierro to run “a bold race” in Saturday’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) – a race he sees as the perfect tune up for the Bagot Handicap (2800m) on New Year’s Day at Flemington.
Seymour Thursday tips: $4.40 best bet
Punters who launched into a promising Kiwi import last time out were left disappointed … but they shouldn’t jump off when he has his second Australian start at Seymour on Thursday.
The Supernova runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s $1 million The Supernova at Pakenham.
‘What a joke’: Members fume as cost-cutting VRC shutters Club Stand for January race meetings
Cash-strapped Victoria Racing Club has shuttered its landmark members’ grandstand for meetings in January to cut costs.
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