Ray Thomas’s Monday blackbook and five to follow
More of the autumn big guns resume at Randwick on Saturday with the top rated horse in the land, Anamoe heading the list.
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Forzanini chasing emotional win on Nini’s birthday
Emotions will flow if Forzanini can win at Randwick on what would have been Nini Vascotto’s 46th birthday.
‘I’m very lucky’: Heart attack a huge wake-up call for Rawiller
Superstar jockey Nash Rawiller has re-evaluated his lifestyle as he returns to riding this week after revealing he suffered a mild heart attack last month.
Nature Strip back sizzling in all-star barrier trial win
The world’s best sprinter Nature Strip leads home a classy field of proven topliners that have collectively earned more than $50m prizemoney
Chalk one up for Charles III as tap get turned on
The win of Chalk Stream at Warwick Farm during the week could see King Charles III increase his involvement in Australian racing.
Remarkable: 82 year-old drives winner at Melton
With a combined age of 246 three trainers have remarkably combined to land the trifecta in the last race at Melton on Saturday night – with one driving the winner.
Jockey stopped from riding horses until 16 set for raceday debut
Caitlin Tootell is following in the footsteps of her father and the apprentice jockey is determined to live out a dream despite being held back in her formative years.
Could J-Mac’s title chase be thwarted by an apprentice?
The Sydney jockeys premiership could be signalling a changing of the guard with a talented trio of apprentices hot on the heels of James McDonald.
Cox Plate set to move to end of November
Racing Victoria is on the verge of breaking tradition and announcing a radical scheduling shift for the Cox Plate.
Ray Thomas’s Monday Blackbook plus five to follow
The decision to postpone the Magic Millions at the Gold Coast on Saturday was the correct one according to one of Australia’s top trainers.
EXCLUSIVE: Superstar Anamoe set for Sydney autumn
Anamoe is being aimed at the Sydney autumn carnival but trainer James Cummings is leaving the door open to take his champion to Royal Ascot
Tommy Berry: ‘I want to get this over and done with’
Tommy Berry says he is looking forward to facing a stewards inquiry during the week.
Rescheduled Magic Millions now to be run next Thursday
After a dramatic day at Gold Coast racecourse the last eight races of the Magic Millions card will now be run next Thursday.
Suspected ‘rogue sprinkler’ involved in Millions debacle
The Gold Coast Track curator has revealed a rogue sprinkler was partly to blame for the Magic Millions meeting being called off.
Gold Coast Magic Millions trailblazer reveals surprising truth
Clare Lindop created history by becoming the first female jockey to win the Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic and 15 years later she says more females than males are seeking jobs in racing.
Top 10: Ray Thomas identifies his rising stars of 2023
After ticking off his Top 10 Australian racehorses Ray Thomas now turns his attention to what the future stars of 2023 will look like.
Group 1 star Brett Prebble heading for Sydney
Cups winning star Brett Prebble is heading to Sydney next week, bolstering what is already a deep riding talent pool in NSW.
Top 10: Ray Thomas rates Australia’s best racehorses
They are the stars of Australian racing – but where do they all fit in the pecking order? Ray Thomas puts them in their place.
Part 1: The 30 biggest racing stories which shaped 2022
With 2022 now at a close we look back at 30 of the biggest stories which shaped yet another glorious racing year.
Coast is calling as Eleven Eleven takes aim on fourth successive Magic Millions win
Trainer Greg Hickman says it is business as usual as he prepares stable star Eleven Eleven for the Magic Millions in the wake of the Alligator Blood saga
Walker’s concussion battle: “Got to think about your future”
Star jockey Michael Walker reveals the extent of his acquired brain injury and what the future holds for the passionate horseman.
McDonald has sights on special NSW record
Big race wins overseas has prompted speculation James McDonald could be pried away from Sydney but the champion hoop reveals why it won’t happen.
Gai welcomes back Hyeronimus after betting ban
Gai Waterhouse believes Adam Hyeronimus can still be a force in the jockey ranks as he builds towards a riding comeback after serving his betting suspension.
COMMENT: Protest upheld – so where to now with whip rules?
The bold, but correct stewards’ call at Flemington last Saturday, in a Victorian racing-first, to demote My Yankee Girl highlighted a known flaw in the current whip rules.
Dwyer flyer opens favourite for ‘tailor-made’ Group 1 sprint
Promising sprinter Asfoora has been installed as a $6 favourite for the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate and trainer Henry Dwyer believes she won’t get a better chance to break through at the top level.
Ray Thomas’s blackbook and brilliant mare is in The Everest equation
Ray Thomas gives his blackbookers from Randwick on Saturday while he’s also got the news an in-form mare is now on the radar for a slot in The Everest.
All-Star Mile the ‘main event’ for Alligator Blood
One of Australia’s highest profile gallopers Alligator Blood is being set for an autumn campaign with the major target being the $5m All-Star Mile at Moonee Valley.
‘Try to win it again’: Busy Maher still on Cup high
Ciaron Maher is yet to digest winning the Melbourne Cup but as racing returns to Flemington the master horseman has eyes on multiple states.
Ray Thomas’s Blackbook with five to follow from Randwick
Trainer John O’Shea is more than happy with his stocks as he starts to take aim on the autumn carnival which will be here before anyone knows it.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s Sandown card to identify the horses to follow and forgive.
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