Import stays unbeaten in Oz to stake Metropolitan claim
Imported gelding Eliyass will be striving to join two other Tulloch Lodge stayers with a unique double after a smart win in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick.
Vic Racing
‘All the class in the world’: Autumn Glow shines again in Tea Rose
James McDonald could not have been more impressed with high-class filly Autumn Glow after her impressive win the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes at Randwick.
Kiwi mare prevails in four-way scrap for Caulfield Cup spot
New Zealand mare Positivity booked her place in the Caulfield Cup after a thrilling battle in the MRC Foundation Cup.
Kah avoids trouble to win on Another Wil
Another Wil shrugged off a heavy bump to win the Testa Rossa Stakes at Caulfield and continue his march towards his Group 1 target.
Shinn suspended after close call with Kah at Caulfield
Blake Shinn will miss a big Group 1 meeting after he was suspended over an incident with Jamie Kah at Caulfield.
‘Want it more’: Melbourne Cup win would be magic for Moreira
Joao Moreira has been runner-up twice in the Melbourne Cup which has made him hungrier to win our famous staying race.
THE LAST SAY: Sprinters take Shorts cut to The Everest; Pericles eyes Underwood
I Am Me and Private Eye are just two of the gun sprinters looking to secure an Everest slot today, while Pericles is aiming to end a Group 1 hoodoo. Ray Thomas presents the latest tips, market movers and track conditions for today’s racing right around Australia.
Schiller craves Caulfield Cup success with Fawkner Park
Sydney jockey Tyler Schiller says it’s his goal to win a major in Melbourne this spring as he reunites with Fawkner Park in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes.
Aidan O’Brien takes another swipe at ‘ridiculous’ Cup protocols
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has again voiced his displeasure over the Melbourne Cup vet protocols, casting some doubt over whether he will send his leading contenders.
Angel Capital to boost Caulfield Guineas credentials
Trainer Clinton McDonald cannot fault exciting colt Angel Capital ahead of the Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield
News Corp form analyst Gilbert Gardiner is backing a Godolphin double as he gives his betting strategy and quaddie tips at Caulfield.
Hayes import to lay Foundation for Caulfield Cup
The Hayes stable believes Italian import Que Tempesta is its best chance for the Caulfield Cup for quite some time.
My Oberon looking for a deserved win in 7 Stakes
The Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald-trained My Oberon has run of his best races in Australia over the Randwick mile without success but can atone in the $1m 7 Stakes on Saturday.
Barassi ready to showcase brilliance in Gold Coast return
Barassi showed he could be one of the fastest horses in Queensland on his day, but it is a matter of getting him to the races in one piece which has proven difficult for trainer Toby Edmonds.
Eye setback proves blessing for Melbourne Cup hopeful
Knight’s Choice is back on track after an eye issue and is set to launch his spring carnival mission in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Trainer’s unusual challenge to win $20m race
Trainer Bjorn Baker has ambitions to win the $20 million The TAB Everest. But that’s not without its challenges.
Kah cops ban and will miss Caulfield Cup
Superstar jockey Jamie Kah will miss the Caulfield Cup meeting after she was found guilty and suspended over her ride in the Group 3 McNeil Stakes last month.
Caulfield tips Saturday: Big day on cards for Kah
Racenet form analyst Chris Vernuccio has picked out his top selection at Caulfield on Saturday and there are all ridden by Jamie Kah.
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Eagle, Shorts to be elevated to Group 1 status
Sydney’s $10m Golden Eagle and one of the key The Everest lead-up races will gain Group 1 status in a bold new reshaping of the Australian racing landscape.
Underwood Stakes tips, betting strategies from our experts
Saddle up punters, the Group 1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield headlines a bumper Saturday of racing and the teams from Racenet and Punters have done the form on the big race.
Pericles primed for elusive Group 1 success
Champion jockey Blake Shinn is looking forward to the rise in distance for favourite Pericles in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes.
$154m debt: Melbourne Racing Club divisions deepen
A bold plan to spill five members of the Melbourne Racing Club board has been denied as the club’s debt bill hits $30,000 a day.
Mr Brightside set to light up The Valley
Lindsay Park has mapped a path to Cox Plate redemption with Mr Brightside to return to The Valley next Friday to race under lights for the first time in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes.
Million-dollar gelding out to maintain unbeaten record
Redford comes with a $1m-plus price tag and is looking to make Queensland his own after hitting the ground running for his new trainer Stuart Kendrick.
Ballarat tips Friday: $4.60 best bet
A Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained mare can continue on her winning ways while a $17 chance could improve sharply stepping back up in trip at Friday’s Ballarat meeting.
‘We’ve lost a beautiful soul’: Tributes for media icon Graham McNeice
Graham NcNeice, who was the face of racing channel Sky for more than two decades, has died after a short battle with illness.
Little sister can drop Flemington deja vu Bomb for Zahra
Simon Zahra won last year’s Cap D’Antibes Stakes in an upset and is keeping it in the family as he attempts to post another shock win in the Listed contest at Flemington on Saturday.
Romantic Warrior success inspires Japanese star’s Cox Plate bid
Romantic Warrior’s win in the Cox Plate encouraged the connections of Japanese star Prognosis to take up the challenge this year.
Flemington tips Saturday: Best bet in Makybe Diva
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio is keen to bet in the Makybe Diva Stakes and thinks a Lloyd Williams galloper can win the Archer Stakes.
Daggers takes stab at Golden Rose start
Winning Saturday’s Exford Plate at Flemington is a must for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young to consider a start in the Group 1 Golden Rose in Sydney in a fortnight.
Geelong Friday tips: King Neptune to rule
A Dominic Sutton-trained runner can produce a second-up win while jockey Damian Lane’s five rides should bring success at Friday’s Geelong meeting.
Waller: Makybe Diva ‘not a revenge race’ for Via Sistina
Revenge isn’t the motivation for champion trainer Chris Waller and Via Sistina in a blockbuster Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes contest at Flemington on Saturday.
Gollan confident luck will turn around in Melbourne
Champion Queensland trainer Tony Gollan hasn’t been able to land a winner in Melbourne or Sydney but insists he isn’t getting frustrated.
Early Oil: Flemington tips for Makybe Diva Stakes day
A positive first-up second could lead to a win in the last race for a talented Kiwi mare while Cranbourne trainer Enver Jusufovic will attempt to keep his Group 1 fairytale going at Flemington.
Ex-Victorian hoop set to continue NQ domination
Georgina Cartwright will almost be a certified Queenslander if she can pull off the Cairns Cup-Cairns Amateurs Cup double on former English galloper Mahagoni on Saturday.
Herbertson poised to dominate Vicbred finals
Young gun Victorian driver James Herbertson hopes to ride the crest of the biggest wave in his career into Group 1 glory at Melton’s huge Vicbred finals night on Saturday.
Makybe Diva Stakes tips, runner-by-runner analysis
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the nine runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.
Kosciuszko draw: Dual winner among first horses picked
The Matt Dale-trained galloper has won the past two editions of The Kosciuszko and will get his chance at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Holder airborne at Balaklava with four winners
Gun jockey Jason Holder conducted a riding masterclass on Balaklava Cup day, piloting four winners including the feature race.
INSIDE STORY: The Origin invite that ended racing’s cold war
With The Everest set to finally attain Group 1 status, it can be revealed Racing Victoria and Racing NSW were engaging in peace talks during the State of Origin at the MCG.
Will the King attend The Everest during royal tour?
There is a window of opportunity for The King to attend The Everest meeting, which features a race named in his honour, despite it not being included in his Australian itinerary.
Pinstriped ‘still improving’ in back-to-back Group 1 bid
A breakthrough Group 1 win could be the stepping stone to another top level triumph for Enver Jusufovic and stable star Pinstriped in the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.
‘She was electric’: Alex Donnelly’s Mailbag for Flemington
Punters host Alex Donnelly assesses three key races on the Makybe Diva Stakes card at Flemington and gives his suggested bets.
Riff Rocket out of Spring Carnival after emergency surgery
Caulfield and Melbourne Cup fancy Riff Rocket underwent emergency colic surgery overnight and has been ruled out of the 2024 Spring Carnival.
FIELDS: Group 1 winners galore in Makybe Diva Stakes
Some of Australia’s best weight-for-age gallopers will clash in a star studded Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
‘More than a foreman’: Family and friends pay tribute to John Hall
John Hall, who was a trusted foreman for Bart Cummings before becoming a successful trainer in his own right, was remembered as a “real horseman” who left a lasting impression on many.
‘He’s our dog’: Tripp reveals Melbourne Storm’s The Phoenix runner
The Melbourne Storm has revealed the club’s runner for its first foray at The Phoenix in December.
‘I’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t gap them’
It was just 18 months ago when Captain Ravishing was the most exciting pacer in Australia. But after a string of niggling issues halted his career, the pacer is ready to explode for new trainer Freddy Taiba.
Waller, Maher dominate Epsom Handicap noms
Champion trainer Chris Waller won the Epsom Handicap last year and looks set to have a strong hand in the feature mile again.
EXCLUSIVE: The Everest to get Group 1 status this year
There is growing confidence The Everest will be granted Group 1 status in time for this year’s event in a sign the turf war between NSW and Victoria could be over.
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