DAMIEN OLIVER: Why there’s an upset brewing in Oaks
The Wakeful Stakes has traditionally been the key guide to the Oaks, but champion jockey Damien Oliver is leaning towards the Sydney form this year.
Expert Opinion
Golden Eagle Day Turf Talk: ‘He looks a serious animal’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill Gardens, where they think an international could reign supreme.
COMMENT: Why we must back the vet’s call on Cup runners
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
COMMENT: Weir is entitled to a second chance … just not as a horse trainer
More than 600 days since covert video revealing Darren Weir using a jigger on three horses was first aired publicly, the disgraced trainer has been handed a new two-year disqualification. But in racing’s case, time doesn’t heal all wounds.
Randwick Turf Talk: Top tip ‘on the up and knows how to win’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass are both pinning their hopes on a lightly-weighted stayer proving too strong for a ‘fascinating’ import at Randwick on Saturday. Get their best bets for the 10-race card.
Ray and Shayno’s Turf Talk: $41 top tip at Randwick on Saturday
Ray Thomas and Shayne O’Cass preview the 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, where Shayno is taking a punt on an import who looks well over the odds at $41.
COMMENT: Where are all the Willo haters now?
We might not have seen them, but at least we know what they ate for dinner on Saturday night. Pie – of the humble variety.
Nowra tips, preview: Image to reflect her hot trial form
A Jason Coyle-trained mare is poised to bring her terrific trial form to race day and add second win when she heads to Nowra.
Coffs Harbour tips, preview: St Vincent to strike gold with Dubai
Aiden St Vincent has high hopes for a lightly-raced gelding who is poised to open his account on his home track.
To the Penthouse, your Highness? Shayno and Duff’s Rosehill, Magic Millions tips
Our Sydney form experts have a couple of regal tips for punters keen to cash in at Rosehill and also in the Magic Millions two-year-old classic at the Gold Coast.
Lismore tips, preview: Blanch’s bargain buy to ‘get up’ again
Trainer Fleur Blanch has found the ideal race for her unusually named mare to claim a six career win at a milestone race start.
Gilgandra tips, preview: Daredevil is ready to strike back
Trainer Dar Lunn is confident Daredevil can bounce back from his last start defeat where he had excuses when he drops in grade at Gilgandra.
The racing headlines you WILL … and WON’T … read in 2024
Racing doesn’t need The Everest or the Melbourne Cup to make headlines. From the good to the bad and the ugly, here’s some that we can’t wait for in 2024 … and some we can.
Gosford tips, preview: Lane confident Safado can bounce back
A veteran gelding can end the year on a high-note when he returns to his favourite track.
Nowra tips, preview: Ocean Eyes looking to make a splash
Father and son training duo keep promising fillies apart as they chase end of year success.
Taree tips, preview: Milligan’s gelding to strike gold
The Milligan clan are chasing an early Christmas present with a couple of good chances on their home track.
Tamworth tips, preview: Slew to give Singleton an early Christmas gift
A drop in class has Scott Singleton’s handy mare I’m Not Slew well placed to return to the winners’ circle.
Moruya tips, preview: Bateup and Taylor combo ready to strike
Trainer Theresa Bateup and jockey Jess Taylor can add to their impressive record with two strong chances at Moruya.
Coonamble tips, preview: Little fish are sweet for Lundholm
Clint Lundholm thought about a big payday for South Bullaway but feels the easier option is the way to go for the gelding.
Nowra tips, preview: Smith confident Sergeant is ready to salute
Trainer Matthew Smith is confident talented mile Colour Sergeant is ready to peak in his bid to claim the Nowra Cup and a spot in next year’s Big Dance.
Newcastle tips: Latham to show why he’s the provincial King
Leading rider Keagan Latham can end a busy week on a high note and extend his lead in the provincial jockeys standings. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Grafton tips: Bowen backs Princess to show her best
Sir Ravanelli is going to be tough to beat in the Christmas Cup but trainer Daniel Bowen feels his mare can put her best foot forward and figure in the finish. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL.
Lloyd makes his own Luck to strike in Beauford
A split second decisions by star apprentice Zac Lloyd proved the key to victory aboard Stroke Of Luck in The Beauford at Newcastle.
Wellington tips: Hazleton expects to see the good version of Not Too Bad
Trainer Keiren Hazleton feels Not Too Bad is ready to bounce back to his best form at Wellington. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Taree tips: Strobing ready to take on big guns in hunt for Gold Cup
Taree trainer Tony Ball is looking to strike gold in his home town Cup with progressive stayer Strobing. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Rosehill tips: Winning State to continue for America
A David Payne-trained gelding finally got luck go his way to break through for a well-earned win and he can go back-to-back at Rosehill. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Gosford tips: In-form local gelding in full Control
An Adam Duggan-trained gelding has recorded two of his three career wins on his home track and can add another on Tuesday. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Scone, Queanbeyan tips: Basse right on Point to win again
A Brett Cavanough-trained gelding was a good thing beaten in his only loss with smart wins either side and can maintain his impressive form at Scone. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Armidale tips: Ben Looker is the key to a Clegg double
Trainer Craig Clegg calls on the state’s leading jockey in his bid to claim an early double at Armidale. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Warren tips: Robb’s Xtravagant mare keep up her winning ways
Trainer Brett Robb can’t see any reason why his in-form mare can’t make the jump to open company and claim the Cotton Cup. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
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