Deakin ‘big call’ leads to Melbourne Cup berth
Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.
QLD Racing
Light Infantry Man shines in Australian Cup as Jenni fades
Ciaron Maher still claimed the Group 1 Australian Cup with import Light Infantry Man after crowd favourite Pride Of Jenni was beaten.
Ceolwulf stays on Queen Elizabeth path after Rosehill washout
The Tancred Stakes meeting has been rescheduled as trainer Joe Pride reveals what this means for Ceolwulf, and James McDonald has confirmed when he will leave for Dubai.
‘Pretty special’: Kiwi filly too fast in Flemington raid
New Zealand raider Alabama Lass will head back home for a well-earned spell after a commanding frontrunning win at Flemington, and the filly could be back for the spring.
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$210k punt on filly pays off with Group 3 win
Recuperato scored a valuable stakes win at Flemington after Peter and Manny Gelagotis took a $210,000 risk on the developing filly.
Doomben off: 2025 Qld weather chaos claims latest race meeting
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
Inclement weather has forced the meeting to be moved onto the polytrack and with fields lacking depth I am with the synthetic specialists on Sunday.
Third time lucky: Steady Ready conquers King Of The Mountain
Jockey Cody Collis has won the King Of The Mountain slot race in a sliding-doors moment for the talented apprentice jockey.
Slot-holder slams ‘joke’ scratching policy after losing $40k
A King Of The Mountain slot-holder is furious after he lost $40,000 when his runner was scratched on Friday morning.
Ahrens daring to dream with $3000 bargain buy
Whether or not they race at a sodden Doomben on Saturday, trainer Ben Ahrens is daring to dream big with his $3000 bargain buy Kerchak.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni
Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card for the Group 1 Tancred and Vinery Stud Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
‘Cantankerous’ Rose is blossoming at the right time
A booming win in the Kembla Grange Classic has prompted trainer Gary Portelli to give unbeaten filly Verona Rose a shot at the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on her way to the ATC Oaks.
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