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.
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‘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.
‘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.
Nicolini Vito seals Caulfield double for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers sealed a feature double at Caulfield when they won the Victoria Handicap for the second straight year.
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.
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.
Hayes points way to spring with unbeaten filly
Lindsay Park will start planning for the spring with unbeaten filly Scenic Point after her dominant win in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield.
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.
‘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.
Former jockey Poy handed 13-year disqualification for race fixing
Former jockey Michael Poy has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.
Jollys out to repel Victorian raiders in Morphettville features
Richard and Chantelle Jolly lead the locals’ hopes of beating a strong Victorian challenge in the Dequetteville and Nitschke Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
Caulfield favourite on trial for SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will know after Saturday if Galilee Series Final favourite Statuario will be heading towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield
A two-year-old dropping in grade is among the top bets at Caulfield as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
‘Looks a nice race’: Suparazi seeks breakthrough triumph
Trainer Ben Brisbourne says consistent galloper Superazi is deserving of another win and the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at Caulfield looks the right race to do so.
Caulfield tips Saturday: $2.70 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio has found two standout picks coming out of the same race at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
Brown puts young guns through gruelling regimen for Doncaster glory
The experience of former jockey Corey Brown has been invaluable for young stars Zac Lloyd and Tyler Schiller as they prepare for lightweight rides in the Doncaster Mile.
‘He’s changed the place so much’: Inside Kanga’s MRC revolution
Debt wiped, Sandown saved, mounting yard moved, cheaper food. It’s been a whirlwind few months for John Kanga as Melbourne Racing Club chairman … but his impact is perhaps most noted at the grassroots level.
Racing Confidential: Doncaster deserves Grand Slam status
The quality of the Doncaster Mile again highlights the need to recognise Australia’s strength in racing and create a Grand Slam race series for sprinters and milers.
$51m … and counting: Maher poised to break prizemoney record
Ciaron Maher is set to break the trainer’s prizemoney record for a season on Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday – and there is still nearly four months of 2024-25 racing year remaining.
Larkin fancies Lady In Pink in competitive Victoria Handicap
A big run is expected from Lady In Pink as the mare begins a light autumn campaign in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap before the focus turns to a Group 1 target.
VRC’s March mania: Flemington form set to shine in Sydney
VRC chief Leigh Jordan has hailed the new-look Flemington autumn carnival a success, and the form could dominate The Championships in Sydney.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $5.50 best bet
An on-pacer could be tough to run down despite carrying 61kg while an impressive first-up winner could again prove too sharp for his rivals in the last race at Cranbourne on Friday night.
‘I know I’m polarising’: Sex worker has Group 1 date at Randwick
Sex worker Carly Electric admits she is “quite polarising” in the racing industry but that won’t stop her going to the races on Saturday to watch her first Group 1 runner.
‘Key player in effectively rigging races’: Poy banned for 13 years
Former jockey Michael Poy, who advised a professional punter to back his mounts to lose and rode them accordingly, has been disqualified for 13 years and six months for race fixing.
‘It’s been special’: Kiwi stayer vying for rare double
New Zealand trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy will have a final shot at history with Willydoit in the Australian Derby before the young stayer moves to the Ciaron Maher stable.
Gluyas puts trust in Guru after Guineas lesson
South Australian trainer Andrew Gluyas isn’t panicking after Goldrush Guru’s failure in the Rosehill Guineas as he pushes on towards the Group 1 Australian Derby.
‘Been a long month’: Portelli eager for Group 1 with Kimochi
Kimochi hasn’t raced in close to a month but is ready to make her presence felt on day one of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Rosehill racecourse manager takes up Moonee Valley job
Rosehill’s racecourse manager Shaun Patterson has resigned from his role to take up a position with an interstate club.
Laming wants slice of luck for Oaks-bound filly
Luck hasn’t gone the way of promising filly Rapid Cheval as trainer Richard Laming targets a Group 1 Oaks race in either Queensland or South Australia.
Everest dream over for James but trainer still proud
Trainer Matt Hoysted will set realistic targets for Uncommon James after his stable star’s encouraging return to racing.
Pakenham Thursday night tips: $5.50 best bet
A promising spring campaign could develop into a winning autumn preparation for a Lindsay Park galloper while jockey Luke Currie should be among the winners at Pakenham.
Where to first for Giga Kick? Douglas keeps options open
Superstar sprinter Giga Kick is set to return next month, but trainer Clayton Douglas is still deciding which Group 1 race that will be.
Begg explores offbeat Oaks path for Cilacap
Grahame Begg won’t be taking the traditional path to the Group 1 Australasian Oaks with Cilacap, who will have a key lead-up run at Caulfield on Saturday.
Team Hayes sweat on Donny start with Rise At Dawn
Dual Doncaster Mile winner Mr Brightside has blazed a path his fellow “ugly duckling” Rise At Dawn can follow in Saturday’s $4m Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Melbourne Cup hopeful sidelined with injury
A promising stayer which had been one of the top fancies for the 2024 Melbourne Cup has injured his tendon and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
Dubai Honour sets up Queen Elizabeth blockbuster with Tancred win
Dubai Honour kept his unbeaten Australian record intact in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes and a clash with superstar mare Via Sistina now awaits in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Moment to Treasure as gun filly dominates Vinery Stud
Star Victorian filly Treasurethe Moment enhanced her standing as the ATC Oaks favourite with a commanding victory in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.
Pride finds positives as Ceolwulf scrapes home in Neville Sellwood
Joe Pride concedes Ceolwulf will needs to improve to threaten Via Sistina in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after scrambling to a narrow victory in the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.
Lekvarte enhances value before sale with Group 2 victory
What is likely to be her final racing preparation, Lekvarte powered through the heavy track at Rosehill to claim a thrilling win in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes.
Pocketing earns shot at Derby with gutsy Tulloch win
The Group 1 Australian Derby wasn’t on the agenda for Pocketing but a fighting win in the rescheduled Group 2 Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill has forced a change.
KWT, Waller combo takes positive step with Derby hopeful
Young jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor approached Chris Waller looking for an opportunity and the partnership is bearing fruit as they combined for a win at Doomben with a potential Queensland Derby prospect.
Trainer’s confidence growing in NZ slot race bid
Victorian trotter Arcee Phoenix has made his third trip to New Zealand for the TAB Trot, and it’s the most confident trainer-driver Chris Svanosio has been.
Brideoake to add Prestige to Randwick
Mornington trainer David Brideoake is mulling a trip to Sydney for the Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes for a product of a developing partnership with a Hong Kong-based businessman.
Ballarat Wednesday tips: $6.50 best bet
An Archie Alexander-trained mare will relish getting back to her home track while a developing stayer could make sharp improvement stepping up in trip at Ballarat on Wednesday.
Geelong Tuesday tips: $19 value bet
A promising debut could lead to a second-up win for a Greg Eurell-trained galloper while a $23 chance could be hard to run down in the last race of Tuesday’s Geelong meeting.
Two jumpouts to prime for Mr Brightside before Hong Kong test
The Hayes brothers will use local jumpouts to offset a seven-week gap between runs for Mr Brightside’s first crack at overseas competition in the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong next month.
‘Deliberate, elaborate scheme’: Stewards want 20-year ban for jockey over betting scandal
Racing Victoria stewards have called for a hefty disqualification for jockey Michael Poy for his part in a betting scheme involving lay bets against 46 of his rides in 2021 and 2022.
‘She has just got better, he’s a beauty’: Laurie eyes Group 1 double
Victorian trainer Matt Laurie will chase a Group 1 double with two of his stable’s brightest young stars.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s five to follow from Flemington
Racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Australian Cup Day at Flemington, revealing his five horses to follow and forgive from the card.
Yarra Valley Monday tips: $9.50 value bets
Racing analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and value selections at Monday’s Victorian meeting at Yarra Valley.
‘Better than last prep’: Travel on cards for anxious Globe
Interstate travel could be on the cards for talented but anxious Globe, set to resume in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) on Saturday at Caulfield.
Australasian Oaks on agenda for Stokes filly
Trainer Phillip Stokes is eyeing the Group 1 Australasian Oaks after Comanche Miss broke her maiden in the Clare Lindop Stakes at Morphettville.
Deakin ‘big call’ leads to Melbourne Cup berth
Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.
Light Infantry Man shines in Australian Cup as Jenni fades
Ciaron Maher still claimed the Group 1 Australian Cup with import Light Infantry Man after crowd favourite Pride Of Jenni was beaten.
Ceolwulf stays on Queen Elizabeth path after Rosehill washout
The Tancred Stakes meeting has been rescheduled as trainer Joe Pride reveals what this means for Ceolwulf, and James McDonald has confirmed when he will leave for Dubai.
‘Pretty special’: Kiwi filly too fast in Flemington raid
New Zealand raider Alabama Lass will head back home for a well-earned spell after a commanding frontrunning win at Flemington, and the filly could be back for the spring.
$210k punt on filly pays off with Group 3 win
Recuperato scored a valuable stakes win at Flemington after Peter and Manny Gelagotis took a $210,000 risk on the developing filly.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Australian Cup
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Australian Cup at Flemington on Saturday.
O’Shea and Charlton chase magic at The Championships
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton have the Doncaster favourite and a leading chance for the Australian Derby but aren’t complacent heading into the ‘Grand Finals of Australian Racing’.
Adelaide Cup champ hunts Melbourne Cup ticket
Irish horseman Niki O’Shea had his reservations that Silent Surrente could run a strong two miles, but the mare’s brilliant frontrunning win in the Adelaide Cup now has O’Shea dreaming of a Melbourne Cup berth.
Slot-holder slams ‘joke’ scratching policy after losing $40k
A King Of The Mountain slot-holder is furious after he lost $40,000 when his runner was scratched on Friday morning.
‘The form has stood up’: Victorian trainers ready for War in Tancred
Victorian stayer Warmonger could stamp Sydney Cup aspirations on Saturday at Rosehill Gardens against world class opposition in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m).
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Flemington
A mare with an unbeaten first-up record can get punters off to a winning start at Flemington on Saturday as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
‘It still haunts me’: Group 1 star’s amazing flood rescue revealed
Star filly Treasurethe Moment will race as a short-priced Group 1 favourite on Saturday but she almost never made it to the track, with her amazing rescue from 2022 floods finally revealed.
‘Differences in opinion’: Vin Cox resigns from Yulong
Following his much-heralded switch from racing giant Godolphin, Vin Cox has resigned as general manager of Yulong Investments, citing ‘differences in opinion on strategic direction and values’.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni
Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.
Flemington tips Saturday: $2.50 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio says a progressive stayer can win his way into the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Saturday.
Deny Jenni: Star mare facing sustained onslaught at Flemington
Astute form analyst Dominic Beirne says wonder mare Pride Of Jenni will come under attack at both ends of the $2.5 million Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card for the Group 1 Tancred and Vinery Stud Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
‘Cantankerous’ Rose is blossoming at the right time
A booming win in the Kembla Grange Classic has prompted trainer Gary Portelli to give unbeaten filly Verona Rose a shot at the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on her way to the ATC Oaks.
Thunder warning as O’Shea and Charlton chase stakes double
Trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are looking for in-form pair King Of Thunder and Snow In May to claim a stakes double at Rosehill and prime themselves for The Championships.
Deakin delay can reap Melbourne Cup berth
Deakin’s impressive Australian form shows trainer Phillip Stokes clearly has a “bit of a handle” on how to train imported stayers ahead of his bid for a Melbourne Cup start in the Roy Higgins.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $9 value bet
A consistent local mare looks ready to return to winning ways while a promising maiden could relish another rise in trip at Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting.
Fresh approach key for Hayes roughies in Flemington sprint
Ben Hayes is confident fresh pair Joyful Fortune and Acromantula can cause a boilover in the ATA/Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.
Funding boost to see greyhound racing return to Cranbourne
A new greyhound track is coming to Cranbourne after the Victorian Government announced a $4m investment to aid in bringing the project to life.
Stewart cautious ahead of another Susan comeback
For all the big races Emma Stewart is chasing this weekend, she will take most interest in a ho-hum trotting race at Melton on Saturday night.
Sport stars chasing King Of The Mountain success
Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster and Big Bash master blaster Chris Lynn will be watching the King Of The Mountain slot race with interest on Friday.
Group 1 Australian Cup: Runner-by-runner guide
Jett Hatton runs the rule over every runner Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington and provides his tips.
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