JMac hoping to get all clear for Hong Kong assault
Champion jockey James McDonald is seeking clarification he will be able to ride in Hong Kong next week and return to Australia without spending two weeks in hotel quarantine
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Bateup looking to create her own slice of history
The Guru could create a personal piece of history for Theresa Bateup as he looks to become her first horse to win three in a row in town.
Taree preview Monday: Minervini galloper quick off the mark
Newcastle trainer Mark Minervini has city ambitions for the unbeaten Quick Tempo but not before he heads back to Taree today to see if he can make it four from four.
Sapphire Coast Monday: Bargain buy out to turn an early profit
Rain, hail or shine, Wayne Hudd’s bargain buy Sweet biscuit is set to make her debut on Monday.
Taree & Sapphire Coast tips Monday: Quick Tempo to win again
Mark Minervini galloper Quick Tempo returns to Taree aiming to stretch his unbeaten sequence to four as metropolitan racing beckons the son of Rubick.
The story behind the $71 into $5 betting plunge that struck gold
The story behind Tidal Rush debut win at Dubbo will go down in Australian racing folk law.
Wet track brings out Verry best in Polly Grey
Some of Verry Elleegant’s brilliance rubbed off on stablemate Polly Grey as the wet-track specialist had her preferred conditions to return to winning form.
Corey Brown revelling in his new mentoring role
Corey Brown has been one of Australia’s most successful jockeys of the modern era and now he’s teaching some of the nation’s emerging riders as they aim to go where he’s been.
Festival victory just tip of the Ellsberg
Ellsberg has made a compelling case to push on to the Villiers Stakes after an impressive performance in the Festival Stakes.
Grafton tips: Cashew looks a tough nut to crack
The patience shown by the connections of I’m Gunna Cashew is starting to pay dividends as the lightly-raced mare looks to make it back-to-back wins.
Newcastle tips: Brynner gets top billing
A colt named after an Academy Award winning actor get his chance to play a starring role at Newcastle on Sunday.
Blue Soldier ready to salute over staying trip
After a gallant run in The Gong, trainer David Payne will step Blue Soldier up in distance at Rosehill before he goes for a break.
Stockman over the odds for Festival Stakes
Trainer Joe Pride is surprised there’s a big gap in the market between his two Festival Stakes chances Stockman and Brutality.
Shayne and Duff: Spaceboy can shine in Starlight
Form analysts Ron Dufficy and Shayne O’Cass are working around the favourites in the Starlight and Festival Stakes with some double figure selections.
Glen Boss retires: ‘I found myself not fully invested’
Glen Boss, who famously rode Makybe Diva to three straight Melbourne Cup wins, is aiming to go out on a high when he rides for the last time on Saturday.
Brad Davidson’s tips: Let’s Snap to it
Smart mare Snapdancer is primed for a big first-up showing at Rosehill but there is one concern, says form analyst Brad Davidson.
Rising hoop heeds advice after breakthrough weekend
His childhood dream as a three-year-old has become a reality but for young jockey Tyler Schiller the hard work is far from over.
Ellsberg ready for Festival strike after skipping Gong
Sterling Alexiou and Gerald Ryan are comfortable with the decision to bypass The Gong with Ellsberg, who is a clear favourite in the Festival Stakes.
Newnham putting his faith in young duo
Mark Newnham apprentices Tyler Schiller and Tom Sherry have the task of winning from wide barriers for the stable at Canterbury and Rosehill.
Canterbury preview: Payne to put the shine on pair
Trainer David Payne will send two sons of Cox Plate winners to Canterbury, including a debutant cleverly named after a cricket Test great.
Canterbury, Muswellbrook tips: Filly can dazzle on debut
A Godolphin debutant heads to Canterbury after two excellent trials and with superstar jockey on board. TIPS, INSIDE MAIL
Art Cadeau ready to leap out of country class
Terry Robinson is pinning his faith in Art Cadeau’s fighting qualities when the country star takes on open class opposition in the Group 3 Festival Stakes.
Big 4 analysis: Zipping Classic, Guineas, Festival, Winterbottom
The Racenet team has analysed the big 4 races of the day in Australia on Saturday.
‘Frustrating’ Mamaragan to finally put best foot forward
Golden Slipper placegetter Mamaragan is capable of getting back to somewhere near his best in the Starlight Stakes at Rosehill, says trainer John Thompson.
Wyong preview: Bullock on a winning Street
On the back of four winners at Newcastle earlier this week, Aaron Bullock heads to Wyong for just one ride on an impressive trial winner.
Wyong, Narromine tips: Glittery set to sparkle
A James Cummings-trained half-sister to a Group 1-winning sprinter can open her campaign with a win at what promises to be a wet Wyong on Thursday.
Butt snaps up Kiwi star for Inter Dominion
Anthony Butt has scored the drive on the Inter Dominion trotting favourite in his bid to join a pair of greats with a fifth crown.
Gosford preview: Debut winner can deliver repeat
Trainer Nathan Doyle was surprised by the debut win of Keikoku but this time he has higher expectations heading to Gosford.
Weekend Best Bets: Malkovich will be too sharp
Specialist 1000m sprinter Malkovich looks a good thing in The Warra and a couple of our tipsters have gone with some value in The Gong.
Gosford tips: Track stats Key for Heys galloper
Bryce Heys-trained gelding Key Largo boasts some compelling numbers at Gosford and heads there off the back of two impressive barrier trials.
Gosford track funding package for new stables
Gosford will get 200 new stables on track as part of $8 million funding package
Beaumont and Ballina tips: All we need is a Miracle
Kris Lees-trained galloper Miracle Day could be bound for bigger and better things after Tuesday provided he can run up to expectations in the Australian Bloodstock Handicap (1150m) at Newcastle.
Moore looking for three at Newcastle
Winterbottom Stakes winning trainer and Arc de Triomphe winning jockey Gary Moore can take home the last race at Newcastle with the aptly-named Lucky To Win.
Overseas targets for Melbourne Cup winner
Verry Elleegant has proven herself among the greats of the Australian turf but trainer Chris Waller has an overseas trip in mind for the Melbourne Cup winner.
Tough day in the office for Tommy Berry
A handful of second placings and a winner, plus a suspension and a scratching from the $1m feature wasn’t enough to dampen Tommy Berry’s enthusiasm for Kembla Grange.
Forgotten stayer on comeback trail
A bit over two years ago Our Candidate placed in the Newcastle Cup but things have hardly gone to plan since.
Gardner pair looking ‘Devine’ for Wagga on Monday
Canberra trainer Norm Gardner has the decks stacked in the Wagga Daily Double on Monday thanks to the exciting pair Devine Miss and Redhair’n’Freckles
Ryan fights back tears after Gong triumph
Count De Rupee and Brock Ryan produced a popular win in The Gong at their home track to ease the heartbreak of falling short in the Golden Eagle.
Eleven storms to Warra win and eyes Millions hat-trick
Eleven Eleven excels during this time of year and the Greg Hickman galloper will strive for a rare Magic Millions three-peat after charging home to win The Warra.
Queanbeyan tips: Cleary hopes to come up Trumpz
Joe Cleary is a big chance of adding another Queanbeyan Cup and Thunderbolt to the mantle with Subtly Spring and Up Trumpz.
Taree tips: Bel gets a ringing endorsement
Improved country sprinter Bel Academy can continue his excellent campaign at Taree with another win for trainer Brad Munro.
Price counting on Gong fave to silence the doubters
Robert Price is backing Count De Rupee to put the doubters in their place, dismissing the negative commentary about The Gong favourite.
Blue Soldier can march to upset in Gong
David Payne believes Blue Soldier can defy his price in The Gong and provide apprentice Tom Sherry with a comeback win at Kembla Grange.
Ray and Duff: Honest mare can give Gong a Nudge
Ray Thomas is sticking with the favourites in The Gong and The Warra but Ron Dufficy has tipped against both of them in the Kembla Grange features.
Big 4 analysis: Railway, The Gong, Ballarat Cup, The Warra
The Racenet team has analysed the Big 4 races of the day across Australia on Saturday.
Legend tips Ali-like J-Mac can be greatest ever
Superstar jockey James McDonald has received the highest praise from Hall of Famer Malcolm Johnston, who described him as the Muhammad Ali of racing.
Brad Davidson’s tips: Cat is purring
Country galloper Sizzling Cat is ready to fire in the Highway at Kembla Grange, says form analyst Brad Davidson.
Zayydani can take short way home again in Cup
Zayydani took advantage of an inside barrier to post a career-best win during the Flemington carnival and that’s the plan again when she contests the Ballarat Cup.
Malkovich can maintain Baker’s winning momentum
Bjorn Baker has made a flying start to the new season and sends a strong team to Kembla Grange led by hot Warra favourite Malkovich.
Royal Ascot among big autumn plans for Anamoe
A trip to Royal Ascot is a possibility for Caulfield Guineas winner Anamoe as trainer James Cummings prepares an ambitious autumn campaign.
Cummings prefers to look ahead, not behind
A big year for Godolphin could have been even bigger but James Cummings isn’t one to dwell on the near-misses as he shifts his focus to the The Gong and the autumn.
Grafton, Orange tips: Top chance to make amends
Top Me Up Again had no luck last start and can get the job done at Grafton with a better start from the barriers. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Grafton preview: Jarvis eyes another double with stable recruits
It’s never easy for trainers to win first-up with tried horses but Jim Jarvis recently did it twice and hopes his new buys can win again at Grafton.
Victorians eye another Rich prize in NSW
Victorian trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are hoping to land The Gong with Rich Hips, inspired by I’m Thunderstruck’s Golden Eagle raid.
Addeybb won’t return in quest for Queen Elizabeth three-peat
Two-time Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner Addeybb won’t be defending his title next year, ruling out a rematch against Melbourne Cup champ Verry Elleegant.
Hawkesbury preview: Deficit can profit at scene of only win
Sterling Alexiou believes three-year-old Deficit will enjoy returning to Hawkesbury after things went wrong for him first-up.
Hawkesbury, Quirindi tips: Snowden mare aims for hat-trick
A Peter and Paul Snowden mare who won at the track last start is shooting for a third win in a row at Hawkesbury. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Everest rates on top in spring carnival rankings
The Everest has again showed why it deserves Group 1 status after coming out on top in the spring ratings ahead of the Melbourne Cup.
Snowden stable faces nervous wait on Gong pair
Peter and Paul Snowden pair I Am Superman and Exoboom are no certainties for The Gong at Kembla Grange for separate reasons.
Weekend Best Bets: Waller stayer due for a win
A Chris Waller stayer has the right formline to finally break through this spring at Newcastle, and there are two standouts at Cranbourne.
Rosehill preview: Pierro colours on show with debutant
Mark Newnham-trained filly Swift Sweet can make a winning debut in the famous colours of Pierro when she steps out at Rosehill.
Rosehill tips: Filly can atone for first-up flop
Punters were hurting when odds-on favourite Tavi L’Amour was beaten first-up but the John O’Shea filly can make amends at Rosehill on Wednesday.
Wyong Tuesday: $21 chance “hasn’t raced better”
Outside hope Joey’s Chance was a distant ninth last time out but his trainer says he’s never raced better as he takes aim on Wyong Tuesday.
Count on Ryan to go one better in The Gong
Local hero Count De Rupee can give Brock Ryan a fairytale finish to his apprenticeship by winning The Gong at Kembla Grange on Saturday
Wyong tips: Dunn to unveil smart debut horse
The Matthew Dunn-trained gelding Derry Grove will only have to live up to his two impressive trials to walk away from Wyong with his first win at start one on Tuesday
The Neon Knight to shine at Wyong on Tuesday
Talented mare The Neon Knight will appreciate a steep class drop in Tuesday’s last race on the Wyong card, which also marks her first run on her home track
I Am Superman ready to fly in Gong
Trainer Peter Snowden says a track gallop at Newcastle on Saturday is all I Am Superman needed in the lead-up to The Gong a week later.
Scone tips: Al Sahara to break winning drought
John Sargent-trained galloper Al Sahara may not get a better opportunity to shed the maiden status than today’s Arrowfield Class 1 & Maiden Plate at Scone
Minervini to get ‘off the mark’ at Scone on Monday
Former Morphettville trainer Mark Minervini has grey coloured Choisir son Essoess primed to deliver the stable their first win at Scone
Classy sprinter’s rise to top up and Running
Emerging sprinter Lost And Running ended his spring campaign with a deserved win in The Hunter and trainer John O’Shea believes there’s better to come in the autumn.
Gibbons savours Group win at first metro-class meeting
Two emerging talents were on display in the Spring Stakes – apprentice jockey Dylan Gibbons and filly Festival Dancer.
Dubbo preview: Crockett not going Ga Ga just yet
Cameron Crockett is hoping a new environment can bring out the best in Ga Ga Gus on the racetrack in his stable debut at Dubbo.
Dubbo tips: Girl can break through in track return
Boongarra Girl looked good in a trial and a return to Dubbo can see the Gayna Williams filly break her maiden. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Bandersnatch looking good for first-up Hunter bid
Team Hawkes can cap a successful spring carnival with Bandersnatch in The Hunter.
Smith has a spring in his step with in-form Dancer
Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith has Festival Dancer on song for the Group 3 Spring Stakes while a pair of stable veterans are ready to put their best foot forward.
Ford confident Stockman is ready to motor
Jay Ford has ridden more winners for trainer Joe Pride than any other jockey still riding and they combine again with Stockman in The Hunter.
Inside Mail: O’Shea’s star is Running hot for The Hunter
Punters swarm on topweights Lost And Running and Top Ranked to show their class in the $1 million The Hunter at Newcastle.
Ray and Duff: Love Tap to sink his rivals
Ron Dufficy and Ray Thomas are both confident Love Tap will appreciate a drop in grade from the Golden Eagle and can find winning form.
Lees hoping it’s third time lucky in The Hunter
Trainer Kris Lees is relying on weight of numbers to win The Hunter at Newcastle on Saturday.
Hunter chance of lifetime for son of gun
Emerging young jockey Dylan Gibbons has heeded his father’s advice as he rises through the NSW riding ranks to his first metro-level meeting.
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