Move paying off as Morgan secures first Group victory
After grafting out the hard yards in the NSW bush, former English jockey Ash Morgan is now right at home in the city as he booted home Our Anchorage to win the Group 3 Parramatta Cup.
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Devil Night makes inroads on $1.4m price with Blue Diamond success
Yulong may not have recouped its huge outlay on Devil Night yet but the colt secured his stud future after winning the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
Beiwacht eyes Gold after claiming Silver Slipper
The James Cummings-trained Beiwacht will be a serious contender in the Golden Slipper after his tough win in the Group 2 Silver Slipper Slipper at Rosehill.
Firestorm blazes to first stakes win in Millie Fox
Firestorm maintained her excellent fresh record with a barnstorming win in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill and a Group 1 target is now in her sights.
QTIS win timely boost for trainer’s wife after skiing fall
Pretty Dubious’ win in the QTIS Jewel Prelude will help trainer Rob Heathcote’s wife pay some medical bills after a skiing accident while on holiday in Japan.
Data shows filly has right profile for Blue Diamond success
Trainer Jason Warren is among a growing number of trainers to embrace sports science, and it’s why he is confident his filly Palm Angel can can win Saturday’s Blue Diamond.
Rosehill Inside Mail: Value for punters in Palmetto’s stamina test
Trainer John Sargent maintains this is a good opportunity to test Palmetto’s stamina reserves in the Group 3 $250,000 Parramatta Cup (1900m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Lismore, Gosford previews: Volcanic Love set to explode
Grafton trainer Scott Henley has talented gelding Volcanic Love is peak form and ready to pull off a long range plan in the Country Championship Qualifier at Lismore.
Blue Diamond fancy faces third vet test, outsider scratched
A leading Blue Diamond chance must pass a third and final vet inspection while a Ciaron Maher runner has been scratched.
Star filly to show colts no Merci in Silver Slipper
When jockey Zac Lloyd got off star filly Bel Merci earlier this week he provided trainer John Thompson with a simple but ominous message ahead of Saturday’s Silver Slipper Stakes.
Magnier’s feet firmly planted as Coolmore chases feature double
Maybe it’s a Storm Boy hangover but Coolmore’s Tom Magnier hasn’t let the hype on boom colt Wodeton cloud his thinking going into the Group 2 $300,000 Silver Slipper (1100m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘She is in that purple patch’: Elettrica powers into Millie Fox
Trainers Richard and Will Freedman think Elettrica can catch fresh rivals on the hop in Saturday’s Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
Griffin ushered in as new Greyhound Racing NSW boss
Current GWIC boss Steve Griffin will depart the regulatory body to take up the role as the new boss of Greyhound Racing NSW.
Ray and Duff Rosehill tips, analysis: ‘Big improver at odds’
Ron Dufficy thinks a Bjorn Baker-trained runner can make a massive splash second-up on Saturday’s 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s tips and analysis.
Deamer Rapt with underrated mare’s Provincial-Midway triumph
Classy mare Rapt saluted at big odds in the opening heat of the Provincial-Midway Championships at Hawkesbury.
‘Garbage guts’: Big-eating filly in great shape for Diamond
Trainer John McArdle says the signs are good for eating machine My Gladiola in his bid for a first Blue Diamond Stakes victory.
‘She is on the way up’: Waller mare ready to Fire
Jockey Jason Collett has four feature race rides at Rosehill Gardens and believes Firestorm is ready to run a bold race first-up from a spell.
Aeliana primed for Hobartville upset against the boys
Jockey Jason Collett watched Aeliana got to another level during the spring and believes the emerging filly has been well prepared to complete a rare feat at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Hunter living Diamond dream with ‘cracking type’ bought for a steal
Third-year trainer Rory Hunter has already achieved his dream of having a Blue Diamond runner with a horse he thought would be out of his price range.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card for the Silver Slipper and Hobartville Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
Schiller swoops in for Hawkes clean sweep bid
Tyler Schiller thinks Makarena can take a huge step this autumn as he teams up with Team Hawkes in the four Rosehill feature races on Saturday.
Boss backs Wodeton to take gold in Silver Slipper
Glen Boss had an uncanny knack of identifying rising stars during his celebrated riding career and has declared Wodeton as the two-year-old he would want to partner this autumn.
‘Most exciting since Rothfire’: Heathcote shoots for stars with sprinter
Rob Heathcote is unleashing unbeaten Cosmo Centaurus on Saturday and he hasn’t been this excited about a young horse in his stable since the early days of Group 1 winner Rothfire.
Canterbury, Quirindi previews: Portelli takes strike for a century
Two-time Golden Slipper winning trainer Gary Portelli can bring up a century of Canterbury winners with a couple of strong chances.
Turf Talk: ‘We’ll see the Golden Slipper winner on Saturday’
Racenet and The Daily Telegraph form students Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Saturday’s 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens, where we’ll get a key guide to next month’s Golden Slipper.
‘Levy on punters’: Warning over Greens’ plan to shut down racing
Federal National Party MP Darren Chester has sounded alarm bells about the Greens’ agenda to ban horse racing, which he says would see punters forced to cough up a levy to fund a ‘Horse Racing Transition Taskforce’.
Snowden to roll dice with Gambler in Silver Slipper
The owners of Golden Slipper aspirant Gambler were keen to test the gelded two-year-old against the top class in Saturday’s Group 2 Silver Slipper at Rosehill.
‘If J-Mac wants to win it, he will’: Lloyd not distracted by premiership talk
Star jockey Zac Lloyd’s growing confidence doesn’t quite extend to claiming a surprise Sydney premiership this season, despite his rapid ascent to the upper echelons of the state’s riding ranks.
Melbourne Cup winner in All-Star Mile first
Melbourne Cup winner Knight’s Choice was set to begin his campaign this week but his return will be delayed after he was assured of a start in the All-Star Mile.
King Of Pop makes Golden Slipper statement at Warwick Farm
Trainer Gerald Ryan has his sights on the Golden Slipper with Wednesday’s midweek maiden winner King Of Pop.
How late entry could pay off for Blue Diamond favourite
Taking their time has landed Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with a great chance to win a second Blue Diamond Stakes with unbeaten youngster Field Of Play.
Hawkesbury preview: Watt’s Rapt with mare’s Championship chances
The outside barrier is a blessing not a curse for progressive mare Rapt in the Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier at Hawkesbury according to Dynamic Syndication’s Adam Watt.
Hawkesbury tips: Sumo set to strike another win
The Gary Portelli-trained Sumo Star was a stylish winner the last time he ventured to Hawkesbury and he looks well placed to record another victory. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Autumn stars on show at Rosehill on Saturday
The autumn carnival will be less than a week away on Saturday and some of the nation’s best will be on show at Rosehill on Saturday.
Cummings takes next step in Leilani Lodge fight
Group 1-winning trainer Ed Cummings will meet with the Racing NSW Licensing Committee on Thursday morning.
Espionage could be afoot in Oakleigh Plate
Returning colt Espionage will be action at Caulfield on Saturday and co-trainer Adrian Bott is keen to see the three-year-old take on the older horses in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate.
Kehoe outlines new plan for Slipper hope Shaggy
Shaggy made it a hat-trick of victories last weekend at Royal Randwick and the stable hopes he can make a splash in this year’s Golden Slipper.
Blue Diamond favourite draws ‘ideal’ barrier after $55k gamble
After paying the $55,000 late entry fee, trainer Trent Busuttin picked the perfect barrier for favourite Field Of Play in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
Warwick Farm preview: Smith’s sprinter to remain unbeaten
Trainer Matthew Smith couldn’t be happier with his promising sprinter Silencio Porfavor who is looking to make it three from three when he resumes at Warwick Farm.
‘Breaks their heart’: Boom sprinter on track for Group 1 tilt
Private Harry blitzed his rivals in an ominous autumn carnival statement at the Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
Warwick Farm tips: Character to show the Depth of his talent
The Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald-trained Depth Of Character will appreciate a drop in grade and a 3kg claim as he looks to get back to winning form. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
‘He can’t jump over them’: Legends leap to McEvoy’s defence
Hall of Fame jockeys Glen Boss and Malcolm Johnston believe Kerrin McEvoy has been unfairly made a scapegoat for Via Sistina and Joliestar’s defeats at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Newcastle, Queanbeyan previews: Minervini filly to Serve it up to rivals
Mark Minervini has found the perfect race to help springboard the Gerry Harvey bred mare Rubi’s Serve into the upcoming Provincial Championship series.
Newcastle, Queanbeyan Tuesday tips, inside mail
Racenet form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets, value selections and inside mail for Tuesday’s NSW meetings at Newcastle and Queanbeyan.
Tears as father-daughter duo wins Country Championships Qualifier
Trainer Wayne Wilkes was filled with emotion as his daughter Shae rode Sumo Fish to victory at Port Macquarie on Sunday, booking a spot in April’s Country Championships Final at Royal Randwick.
‘It’s a good sign for us’: Key development in Cummings’ Leilani Lodge fight
The immediate fate of the embattled Leilani Lodge now rests in the hands of the Racing NSW after Ed Cummings was approved by the Australian Turf Club to train at his father Anthony’s Royal Randwick stable on an interim basis.
’He will go a lot better’: O’Shea relishing Linebacker, Broadsiding clash
Linebacker is on a path to the Group 1 Randwick Guineas and will take an important step towards the race at a happy hunting ground.
Wagga, Scone previews: Dress rehearsal for Colvin’s Championship contender
Trainer Gary Colvin will edge one step closer to a potential second Country Championship Final win with the stable’s 2025 top seed Cambar favoured to take out the unofficial SDRA Heat dress rehearsal at Wagga on Monday.
Scone, Wagga Monday tips, inside mail: $8.50 best bet
Racenet form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets, value selections and inside mail for Scone and Wagga on Monday.
Fangirl shows she’s still got it with second Apollo win
It was billed as a clash between Via Sistina and Ceolwulf but Fangirl had other ideas as she stormed home to make it back-to-back wins in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Randwick.
Skybird swoops in Lightning upset to prove doubters wrong
Trainer Mitch Freedman knew his unfancied outsider Skybird would be up for the challenge in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes as she became the longest-priced winner of the race.
If the walls could talk: The remarkable history of Leilani Lodge
Leilani Lodge, part of the Cummings family training dynasty for 45 years, is poised for its final chapter this week as Anthony Cummings departs the famous High St stables.
Lady Shenandoah all class in arrogant return win
Lady Shenandoah is now an odds-on favourite for the Group 1 Surround Stakes after her brilliant first-up win despite the possible presence of unbeaten stablemate Autumn Glow.
‘A plan well pulled off’: Inhibitions lands her first stakes in Triscay
Consistent mare Inhibitions pulled off long range plan for the Godolphin stable when she held on to score a game win in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes at Randwick.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Apollo Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Apollo Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Sepals earns chance at Group 1 ‘deep end’
Sepals has emerged as an Australian Guineas contender after progressing from a Sale maiden win to an “impressive” Group 3 victory in the CS Hayes at Flemington.
Plan B works like Magic in Expressway escape
Things didn’t go to plan early but classy mare Magic Time was still able to pull off an impressive win in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Randwick.
Protest dismissed in Talindert dead heat
Shining Smile and Tentyris shared the spoils in the Talindert Stakes after an unsuccessful protest as their trainers consider backing up in next week’s Blue Diamond.
Trainer swaps Boot for Slipper with unbeaten Shaggy
The Wellington Boot was the aim for Shaggy but trainer Allan Kehoe will now target the Golden Slipper after the gelding maintained his perfect record in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.
Hot-headed filly defies big drift to show winter carnival potential
A “hot and bothered” Love To Torque defied a massive betting drift to win the opening race at Eagle Farm and thrust herself as a potential Group 1 contender in the Queensland winter carnival.
Exclusive: Cummings forced to leave Leilani Lodge as stay bid fails
A Stay of Proceedings application by trainer Anthony Cummings to save his training career has been rejected by the Racing Appeals Tribunal.
‘Look out, she is ready to go’: Punters plunge on Waller mares
Chris Waller’s outstanding mares Via Sistina and Joliestar have been sensationally backed to make winning comebacks at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Randwick Inside Mail: Payne shoots for Light Fingers upset
David Payne is about to undergo hip surgery but there will be a spring in his step if Shohisha can cause an upset in the Group 2 Light Fingers Stakes on Saturday.
‘Keep Cummings at Leilani Lodge’: Ed’s plea as Anthony fights for career
Ed Cummings has called on racing officials to allow him to take control of Leilani Lodge if his father Anthony is unsuccessful in having his trainer’s licence reinstated on appeal.
Newcastle preview: Widdup can keep riding the winning wave
With six winners from 13 runners this month, trainer Brad Widdup can add to his tally with three strong chances at Newcastle.
’Mystified’ Anthony Cummings given a week to leave Leilani Lodge
Anthony Cummings, son of the late, great Bart Cummings, has been given seven days to depart Leilani Lodge after having his trainer’s license withdrawn by Racing NSW.
J-Mac: Why Switzerland has big edge on rival colts in Lightning
James McDonald is expecting a great clash between the three-year-olds in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes but says Switzerland has a crucial advantage among the colts.
’He’s way better than average’: Kehoe mulls Slipper for Shaggy
Allan Kehoe already rates Shaggy above any horse he’s trained and could be ready to put a Golden Slipper tilt on the table if his unbeaten juvenile can deliver at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Price, Kent Jr to tread Group 1 path with Golden Apollo hope
Golden Path can thrust himself further into the Group 1 conversation with a bold return against a star-studded cast in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips: Joliestar ‘ready to explode’
Ron Dufficy is predicting a Jolie good day for punters at Royal Randwick on Saturday, with Chris Waller’s star mare the key runner. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s tips and analysis for the 10-race card on 2025 Apollo Stakes Day.
‘It’s going to be tactical’: Pride’s Apollo plan for ‘extremely exciting’ Ceolwulf
Trainer Joe Pride believes Ceolwulf can go to a new level this autumn as the two-time Group 1 winner prepares for his return in the Apollo Stakes on Saturday.
Canterbury, Tamworth previews: Pride’s high hopes for promising mare
Following a luckless run first-up. trainer Joe Pride of looking for Weeping Woman to get back to winning form at Canterbury.
Go West: Boom two-year-old back with a bang
Team Hawkes can look ahead to the Sydney autumn carnival with real optimism after some of the stable’s most talented racehorses impressed at the Kensington barrier trials on Thursday.
Racing Confidential: Carrousel comeback put on hold
Group 1 winner Place Du Carrousel will make a later than planned start to her campaign after a unique malady has forced her to miss Saturday Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Randwick.
Maher mare can book Royal Ascot trip with Lightning win
Group 1 success this autumn, starting with Saturday’s Lightning Stakes, could enhance the prospects of a Ciaron Maher mare heading to Royal Ascot.
Randwick Turf Talk for Saturday: X-factor filly to cause an upset
Ray Thomas and Mitch Cohen are both going against the favourite in Saturday’s Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick. Get their best bets for the 10-race card.
‘She looks such a brute at the moment’: Warning to Via Sistina’s Apollo rivals
James McDonald says it will “take an extremely good horse to beat” Via Sistina when the star mare continues her quest for horse of the year honours in Saturday’s Apollo Stakes.
Ray Thomas’ Randwick Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Ray Thomas dissects the 10-race card for Apollo Stakes Day at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
Seven international raiders revealed for The Championships
English trainer William Haggas set for another strong hand during Sydney’s upcoming The Championships.
Greyhound Racing NSW hone in on new top dog
Greyhound Racing NSW has revealed its prime target for its next CEO following the departure of Rob Macaulay in July last year.
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