What the jockeys said: 2025 Australian Oaks
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Australian Oaks at Randwick on Saturday.
NSW Racing
Heartbreak horse repays Ryan’s patience in $1m Final
Trainer Sara Ryan’s perseverance with injury-plagued galloper Matcha Latte was rewarded with success in the Provincial Midway Championships Final at Randwick.
Grafton tips: A fresh Torovista is ready to fly
As stable star Far Too Easy edges closer to his Winter Carnival return, trainer David McColm can land a winning double with Olivershare and Torovista at Grafton.
Wagga tips: Beasley hoping temperamental Jato is on her best behaviour
Former jockey and now trainer, Danny Beasley, is hoping his talented yet temperamental filly Jato puts her best foot forward when she resumes.
McColm craves Easy path to Stradbroke for Kosciuszko champ
Far Too Easy, who has twice cheated death, has enjoyed a trouble-free preparation for the winter carnival and that’s how trainer David McColm wants it to remain.
‘We could see her go a lot better’: Laurie’s ominous Oaks warning
She’s the filly who’s forgotten how to lose … and if Treasurethe Moment’s rivals are hoping for a down day in the Australian Oaks, they’ll be disappointed to hear her trainer’s race-eve comments.
Can French connection inspire Japan to Queen Elizabeth upset?
Globetrotting jockey Christophe Lemaire only needed a couple of minutes with Japanese raider Rousham Park to know he’s ready to be a key player in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
All Aged Autumn? Boom filly may take on older horses in Group 1
Boom filly Autumn Glow could be given her chance in the All Aged Stakes if she can maintain her unbeaten record at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Alligator Blood’s glorious career comes to a close
Hopes of Alligator Blood making a return to the track have been dashed with the seven-time Group 1 winner retired.
Newcastle Saturday tips: Alcabeel poised for success
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Alcabeel has been good in both runs this campaign and looks ideally placed up in distance to break through. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Newcastle preview: Home track specialist to make an Impact
Mark Minervini is happy to forget the first-up run of Star Impact and expects the mare to find her best form when she steps out over her best distance on her home track.
Via Sistina not the only danger: Haggas
English maestro William Haggas isn’t surprised by Dubai Honour’s form surge as the trainer closes in on a fourth win in five years in the Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘She’ll take catching’: Bates eyes another Group 1 heist
Jockey Declan Bates is plotting another Group 1 raid at Randwick with a freewheeling mare a year after his exploits with Pride Of Jenni.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips: $11 chance ‘beautifully placed’
Ron Dufficy is keen to back a Group 1-winning mare who offers amazing value on Day 2 of The Championships. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s race-by-race tips and analysis for all 10 races on Saturday.
‘Unfinished business’: J-Mac on revenge mission in Queen Elizabeth
Driven by the heartbreak of two narrow defeats aboard Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior, James McDonald is on a revenge mission with Via Sistina in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Favourites day: Is this the easiest $63 multi ever?
There are six hot favourites on day two of The Championships and punters are being tempted to multi them up with a $1 all-up bet paying at least $63.
‘I am just in awe of the horse’: Pride on verge of royal double
Ceolwulf’s campaign has been littered with setbacks, but trainer Joe Pride couldn’t be more confident as Ceolwulf aims for the second leg of a royal double in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
Baker’s Queen backing up to deliver another Group 1
Trainer Bjorn Baker couldn’t be happier with his Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and is confident she will handle the back-up as she strives for a third Group 1 win at Randwick.
Why the Sydney Cup field makes for sobering reading
Just one of the 23 horses in Saturday’s Sydney Cup field is Australian-bred … and that horse, Zardozi, was conceived in England. Is the Australian staying breed no more?
Kiwi filly out to repay faith and late fee in Oaks
The Australian Oaks wasn’t on the radar until Dubai Goldrush until her staying ability started to show in New Zealand, and her trainer was only too happy to pay the late entry fee.
Randwick Turf Talk: The horse to send everyone home a winner
What better way to commemorate another thrilling edition of The Championships than to back in the winner in the last? Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances at Randwick on Saturday.
Port Macquarie, Orange previews: In-form pair to keep the winners rolling
Trainer Mark Minervini has finally been able to repay jockey Luke Rolls for his assistance 20 years ago with three recent winners and they can add to their tally at Port Macquarie.
Orange, Port Macquarie Friday tips: Excited for a winner
Still Excited, a David Pfieffer-trained daughter of Lonhro from The Galaxy winner I Am Excited, heads to Orange in search of an early career win. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Inside Cummings’ ‘outside the box’ Sydney Cup tilt with Zardozi
Zardozi’s preparation for a tough two-mile test like the Sydney Cup is by no means conventional … but then again, James Cummings has always been a trainer who does things his way.
Life’s a beach for Gollan mare in Sapphire bid
Tony Gollan mare Skirt The Law has overcome her health issues with some work at the beach ahead of her next target at Randwick on Saturday.
Price stable Hopes to spring Group 1 surprise
Trainer Luke Price believes gun grey Our Gold Hope will relish the Randwick mile as he and father Robert seek their first Group 1 win at Randwick on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Gosford preview: Emery to kick off a big week for Ryan
Trainer Sara Ryan can head into the Provincial-Midway Championship Final at Randwick on the back of a winning day at Gosford where she has with three leading contenders.
‘Up to their level’: Internationals stake claim for Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Three international contenders will give further star power to day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
Gosford Thursday tips: Silencio Porfavor to speak with actions
The Matthew Smith-trained Silencio Porfavor was too bad to be true first-up but can bounce back to form at Gosford on Thursday. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
All the fields for Day 2 of The Championships
The fields have been declared, and barrier draws conducted for the second day of The Championships this Saturday at Randwick.
Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
Gelagotis pays late fee for filly in $1m race
Emerging filly Recuperato has thrived since her maiden win and will now contest a $1m race at The Championships after a late entry fee was paid.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
Hawkesbury preview: Dynamite primed to explode
Owner/syndicator Scott Darby feels an improved run by Midnight Dynamite in his return to Sydney racing has the gelding ready to regain winning form when he heads to Hawkesbury.
Australian Oaks field and barriers
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $1 million Group 1 Australian Oaks at Randwick on Saturday.
Queen Of The Turf field and barriers
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $1 million Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Hawkesbury Wednesday tips: Hat-trick looms for smart mare
Form analyst Adam Sherry presents his best bets, value selection, exotic and quaddie plays plus jockey to follow for Wednesday’s eight-race card at Hawkesbury.
Sydney Cup field and barriers: Mid draw for Alalcance
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Wide draw for Dubai Honour
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Hold the Champagne, Vinrock has been spelled
Trainer Matt Laurie and connections have elected to spell their valuable colt after a sensational autumn carnival.
Records tumble at Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
American John Stewart has parted with $2.6 million to secure the top lot on Day two of the Inglis Easter Sale.
Why improving import is the Man for the job in Queen Elizabeth
Trainer Ciaron Maher has been rewarded for his patience with expensive import Light Infantry Man, who faces his biggest test against Via Sistina in Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Goulburn preview: Calder ‘jockeying’ for position on ladder
Star New Zealand jockey Andrew Calder can raise himself up one spot as the most successful rider for trainer Richard Collett should he strike twice at Goulburn on Tuesday.
Goulburn, Ballina Tuesday tips: $5 value bet
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Tuesday’s NSW cards at Goulburn and Ballina, presenting his best bets, quaddie picks and inside mail.
It’s an Honour: Why history is against Via Sistina on Saturday
A familiar nemesis is standing in the way of yet another Australian Horse of the Year-elect claiming a crowning glory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Mr Brightside to have Royal company in Hong Kong
Trainer Adrian Bott is set to have his first international runner with Royal Patronage being aimed at the $5 million Champions Mile in Hong Kong later this month.
Oaks unlikely for Aeliana as Waller eyes Group 1 with ‘ring in’
Trainer Chris Waller will make a call on Aeliana’s Australian Oaks prospects on Monday … but new stable addition Leica Lucy is ready to roll as she chases more Group 1 glory.
Coolmore snaps up Switzerland’s brother for $2.7 million
A son of Snitzel was one of the most-coveted colts at the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale … and it took a seven-figure sum to get him on Sunday.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Five to follow from Randwick on Saturday
Mitch Cohen has analysed all 10 races on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick and identified some key runners that he wants to back at their next starts.
Tuncurry, Dubbo previews: Gandolfini the new boss
Cassandra Schmidt trained gelding Gandolfini has turned into a winning machine of late and arrives at Monday’s Tuncurry meeting searching for a hat-trick
Dubbo, Tuncurry Monday tips, inside mail: $5 best bet
Form expert Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and value selections for Dubbo and Tuncurry on Monday.
Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path
Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.
Awesome foursome: Ray Thomas’ verdict on Group 1s this Saturday
Ray Thomas analyses four key Group 1s on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick, nominating his horses to watch and giving his verdict on who’ll win.
QEII win would put Via Sistina ‘in the Hall of Fame conversation’
Champion mare Via Sistina is racing to emulate the great Winx in the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on Day Two of The Championships at Royal Randwick this Saturday.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Australian Derby
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Australian Derby at Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
Alalcance awesome in Chairman’s Quality blitz
Alalcance left many of her rivals for next week’s Sydney Cup in her wake with a dominant win in the Chairman’s Quality while Verry Elleegant’s relation, Belle Detelle, claims the Adrian Knox.
‘Relief to finally win’: Country Final joy for Messara
Know Thyself’s success in the Country Championships Final meant a lot to trainer Paul Messara after a number of near-misses in the race.
What the jockeys said: 2025 TJ Smith Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
‘Cool dude’ named after pub sets sights on Group 1
Trainer Will Hulbert was testing Queensland winter carnival ambitions with Thee Creek on Saturday at Eagle Farm and the young colt passed with flying colours.
Armidale tips: Clegg optimistic about the prospects of Cascan
Although Cascan is dropping back considerably in trip, trainer Craig Clegg feels she can still prove too strong for her rivals.
Gundagai tips: Brisbourne keen to complete feature treble
Trainer Ben Brisbourne has won two of the three Gundagai features and is looking to Star Buyer to help him complete the set.
Federalist to stamp stallion papers in Sires
Federalist may lack experience but co-trainer Michael Hawkes is adamant the lightly-raced prospect is still a worthy contender for Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes.
Hawkesbury preview: Price’s gelding to Conquer again
The ability has always been there but Invade And Conquer delivered it at the races with a big win last start and can go back-to-back when he heads to Hawkesbury.
Hawkesbury tips: She Conquers set for another first-up win
The Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained She Conquers won at Hawkesbury at her only run last campaign and can repeat that when she resumes this weekend. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Payne’s life-changing Lisztomania: ‘I had to go buy a suit this week’
Inverell trainer Todd Payne admits it’s a life-changing experience just to have a runner in a $1 million race on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘We still don’t know his ceiling’: Will Briasa live up to the TJ hype?
Star jockey Tyler Schiller is confident Briasa is ready stamp himself as one of Australia’s best sprinters in Saturday’s Group 1 $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick.
‘Airborne’ Tom Kitten fills Cummings with Doncaster confidence
Godolphin trainer James Cummings concedes this year’s Doncaster is ‘full of depth’ but he couldn’t be happier with Tom Kitten and Pericles heading into Saturday’s $4 million mile.
Randwick inside mail, tips: Don’t rule out rough result in TJ
Trainer Gary Portelli has stable star Kimochi primed for another giant-killing performance in the Group 1 $3 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
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