“Our biggest test”: Win streak on the line in Group 1 Macarthur Mile
Superstar trotter Keayang Zahara out to continue win streak in Group 1 Macarthur Mile.
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Scarf’s social media punting antics given green light by regulator
Benny Scarf, known for his viral social media punting exploits, has been given the green light by the betting regulator.
Injunction dismissed in further twist to Alligator Blood swab saga
Queensland stewards will launch a new inquiry into Alligator Blood’s 2020 Magic Millions disqualification after an injunction application was dismissed in Supreme Court.
Brad Waters’ Caulfield Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Patient punters can get a result in the last race while a comeback galloper looks set to have the perfect run at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
‘He’s won 10 out of 13’: Singapore stars set for Caulfield
Trainer Dan Meagher will unleash three former Singapore horses at Caulfield on Saturday as he goes about establishing his Melbourne stable.
Pakenham Thursday tips: $13 value bet
A John McArdle-trained filly can post a deserved win in the last race while a promising stayer can make a winning return at Thursday’s Pakenham meeting.
‘Grey horse syndrome’: Bois ignored in Doomben Cup defence
Last year’s Doomben Cup winner Bois D’Argent is rarely fancied in betting markets and his owner has a strong suspicion why.
Superstar mares headline black-tie Inglis sale
Records are expected to be smashed when Bella Nipotina headlines a catalogue of star mares to be sold at the swanky Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Mate’s success drives Price to pull off Goodwood upset
Young hoop Ben Price says he is determined to win The Goodwood after watching his good mate Lachlan Neindorf score another Group 1 victory last week.
‘Someone else’s turn’: Kheir out to stop Annabel’s Hollindale dominance
Buckaroo part-owner Ozzie Kheir is confident Annabel Archibald’s remarkable run in the Hollindale Stakes can come to an end this weekend.
Bid for Bosustow jockey to honour footy great
Anthony Mithen wants to honour late Australian Rules footballer Peter Bosustow when the colt named after him races at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Hezashocka chasing 53-year first in Gosford Gold Cup
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr will are hoping Hezashocka can become the first horse in more than 50 years to win the staying feature twice.
Jolly has hopes of Volcanic explosion in Goodwood
Trainer David Jolly would love to see a local win The Goodwood and isn’t discounting his X-factor outsider Volcanic Express.
Lady In Pink primed for bold The Coast showing
Trainers Leon and Troy Corstens and Will Larkin will attempt to defend their The Coast crown with progressive mare Lady In Pink.
Top NSW driver swaps state allegiances for dual Oaks bid
Champion NSW driver Luke McCarthy will take the reins on two of Victoria’s major chances in the NSW Oaks and NSW Trotters’ Oaks at Menangle on Saturday night.
Giga Kick handed huge weight edge in Goodwood return
Rival trainers will be scratching their heads at the weight given to Giga Kick for his return in The Goodwood, but Clayton Douglas has an explanation.
Racing heavyweights react to global jockey circuit plans
Some of racing’s most influential figures weigh in with their thoughts on the proposed global jockey circuit.
Caulfield Heath Wednesday tips: $10 value bet
A Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr-trained filly can stay unbeaten while a $10 chance can give punters a big finish to Wednesday’s Caulfield Heath meeting.
Opinion: Racing needs to embrace new ideas, not oppose them
Racing writer Ben Dorries says racing needs to embrace new ideas like the proposed global jockey league, not find reasons to reject them.
Ka Ying Rising set for Sydney spring double as slot decision looms
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising will have two runs in Sydney this Spring, trainer David Hayes has revealed.
“The ultimate challenge”: McDonald can’t wait for test against elite of the elite
James McDonald is one of a number of champion jockeys to give the new global jockey league the tick of approval.
EXCLUSIVE: World’s best jockeys to compete in global racing league
Thoroughbred racing’s biggest and brightest names of the jockey ranks have signed on to compete in a lucrative Grand Prix style franchise-based global circuit.
MP pledges to keep up the fight for jumps racing at The ‘Bool
Warrnambool MP Dan Tehan could end up as the Federal Opposition Leader in the wake of Liberal’s heavy election defeat but says he will always campaign against any move to end jumps racing in Victoria.
Summer find Accredited on ‘target’ for Gosford return
Accredited resumes at Gosford on Saturday after creating plenty of hype over the summer with some slashing performances.
Bendigo Tuesday tips: $23 value bet
A former Singapore galloper can improve on a promising first-up effort on Good Friday while a $23 chance should relish a longer trip at Tuesday’s Bendigo meeting.
“Perfect fit”: Growing Empire retired to stud
The Everest third placegetter Growing Empire has been retired and will stand at Yulong Stud in the spring.
Kilmore tips Monday: $17 value bet
A $17 chance could make a winning return while a class drop could help a Flemington-trained filly break through for a win at Kilmore on Monday.
Brad Waters’ horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield
Brad Waters has run the eye over Saturday’s meeting at Caulfield, finding five horses to follow and a few to forgive from the nine-race card.
Greg Sugars honoured on emotional night at Melton
Drivers paid tribute to the late Greg Sugars in an emotion charged night at Melton.
Iron horse packs Punch in Hawkesbury Gold Cup
It was a case of “rinse and repeat” for Punch Lane, who scored another frontrunning win in the Hawkesbury Gold Cup to qualify for The Big Dance.
Brave Kingsford claims Port Adelaide Cup crown
It was heart in mouth viewing, but a lion-hearted Sir Kingsford staved off Victorian raider Basilinna to win the Port Adelaide Cup at Morphettville.
Libertad stuns at $71 in Victory Stakes
The newly married Annabel Archibald was the queen of the roughie as Libertad was a quaddie killer with a $71 blowout in the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Callow seizes second chance from Archibald with Guineas win
Noel Callow thought he’d never ride for Annabel Archibald again after a bad ride one day, but he made the most of another chance with victory in the Queensland Guineas.
Winx’s little sister wins valuable Group race
City Of Lights, the half-sister to the incomparable Winx, added vital black type to her CV with a determined success at Hawkesbury on Saturday.
‘No more tears’: Neindorf pulls off SA Derby heist with Femminile
A year after his emotional maiden Group 1 triumph in South Australia, Lachlan Neindorf produced another superb ride with the SA Derby on Femminile.
Brisbane trip back on for Jenni as class prevails at Caulfield
Pride Of Jenni removed any questions about her future with a dominant win at Caulfield that confirmed her Brisbane winter carnival plans.
Bad barrier habits not enough to stop colt at Caulfield
Talented colt Kaleo stamped himself as a spring hopeful after overcoming a slow start for an impressive win at Caulfield.
‘Quiet’ colt makes loud winter carnival statement
Chris Munce could have a promising winter carnival prospect after two-year-old Cool Archie made it consecutives wins for the campaign in the Dalrello Stakes at Eagle Farm.
‘It’s just ridiculous’: Banned hoop gutted after losing Derby ride
Trainer Darryl Hewitt is scrambling to find a new jockey for his SA Derby hopeful after English hoop Connor Murtagh was left gutted when his riding ban appeal was dismissed.
‘Doing our best to catch her’: McArdle unfazed by sight of Jenni
Trainer John McArdle wasn’t surprised to see Pride Of Jenni in the acceptances, but has Regal Zeus primed for to cause an upset in the Anniversary Vase if the champion mare is off her game.
Gollan horse ‘forgotten’ in very competitive Victory Stakes
Champion trainer Tony Gollan has lauded the strength and the depth of Saturday’s Victory Stakes as he unleashes four horses including a “forgotten” contender.
Churchill’s Choice to launch Oaks raid in battle with the boys
Exciting young filly Churchill’s Choice could be the new favourite for the Group 1 Queensland Oaks if she “aims up” against the boys in the Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Saturday
Form analysis Chris Vernuccio gives his top tips for Saturday and quaddie analysis for the meeting at Caulfield.
Busuttin’s surprise $41 top seed in three-pronged Derby assault
Victorian trainer Trent Busuttin has declared which of his trio of South Australian Derby runners he’s most keen on ahead of the staying feature on Saturday.
First Moroney horse to step out for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers will saddle up their first Melbourne runner from late trainer Michael Moroney at Caulfield on Saturday.
Duke flawless in 12-length Grand Annual domination
Two days after a tough win in the Brierly Steeplechase, Duke Of Bedford was in a different class as he ran his rivals ragged to win the Grand Annual Steeplechase.
Maher ends quiet carnival with first Warrnambool Cup success
Ciaron Maher has had an unusually quiet Warrnambool carnival but finally claimed his first hometown Cup win with staying warrior Smokin’ Romans.
‘I went wow’: Williams’ emotional bond with country star
The Queensland winter carnival has been a happy hunting ground for legendary jockey Craig Williams and he kicks off here on Saturday with a horse close to his heart.
‘Lucky place for me’: Modest Allen in quest for fifth SA Derby
John Allen admits Adelaide has “certainly been a happy hunting ground” as he strives to win the South Australian Derby for the fifth time on Saturday.
Smith’s ‘unbelievable’ win on game-changing day for NSW racing
Trainer Matthew Smith will never forget his win at the inaugural Hawkesbury stand-alone meeting. So much has changed in racing over that time as he returns for the 20th anniversary.
Transatlantic to launch Stradbroke bid in The Archer
Tony Gollan is hoping Transatlantic can emerge as a winter carnival star ahead of the four-year-old’s return this Sunday.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $3.90 best bet
Form analyst Brad Waters gives his best bets and jockey to follow for the Friday night meeting at Cranbourne.
Brad Waters’ tips, race-by-race analysis for Caulfield on Saturday
Form expert Brad Waters runs his eye over racing at Caulfield on Saturday which features superstar mare Pride Of Jenni.
Brad Waters’ Warrnambool Thursday tips: $7 pick in Cup
Form analyst Brad Waters gives his best bets and jockey to follow for the final day of the Warrnambool carnival on Thursday.
Zabeel’s last horse in historic Grand Annual bid
Historic, the last horse by Zabeel, will be retired after the Grand Annual Steeplechase and victory in the famous race would be a fitting way to go out.
Weather adds to Mystery in Warrnambool Cup
Mystery Island could have to contend with more testing conditions in his bid for back-to-back Warrnambool Cup wins.
Cat-like Fox prevails in Galleywood ‘dogfight’
The Cunning Fox not only showed he was up for the fight, but superior athleticism over the jumps in his exciting Galleywood Hurdle win at Warrnambool.
Comeback of the year? Heathcote will never write off Rothfire
It could be the comeback of the year if Rothfire can spring an upset in Saturday’s Group 2 Victory Stakes, and trainer Robert Heathcote isn’t ruling it out.
‘I’ve got to be there for Jess’: Herbertson returns from US
Australia’s premier driver James Herbertson is jetting back from a working holiday in the US to honour his idol, Greg Sugars.
McCarthy ready for Stern tactical battle in Galleywood
After leading all the way to win the Brierly Steeplechase, jockey William McCarthy wants to avoid a speed duel with jumps star Stern Idol in the Galleywood Hurdle.
Warrnambool starts to mixed weather and punters’ fortunes
Jackets were discarded as the Warrnambool carnival began to sunshine and an early win by a local hero before the puffer coats were back as the day ended with a beaten favourite.
‘Got to aim high’: Flying filly has Stradbroke in sights
Kelly Schweida believes the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap would be an ideal race for El Morzillo with a featherweight – if he can qualify the exciting three-year-old filly.
Bobbin making big leaps with Brierly success
Andrew Bobbin didn’t know the difference between a hurdle and a steeple, but he has added another major jumps success at the Warrnambool carnival in the Brierly Steeplechase.
Gear change to help Hedged in Wangoom bid
Michael Kent Jr is hopeful a gear change will allow Hedged to post his maiden stakes win in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool on Wednesday.
‘Real test’: Unbeaten trotter vulnerable in return
Unbeaten trotting mare Keayang Zahara could be vulnerable in her return at Melton on Saturday night, and her trainer lists the reason why.
Brad Waters’ Warrnambool Wednesday tips: $12 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses the 10-race card for Wangoom Handicap day at Warrnambool on Wednesday, presenting his best bets and jockey to follow.
How a $101 UK longshot became a spruik horse for $3m Stradbroke
Victorian trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young have an intriguing contender for the 2025 Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.
Jenni marks Caulfield Anniversary ahead of Qld mission
Premier trainer Ciaron Maher will follow a method used with the likes of Gold Trip when running star mare Pride Of Jenni in Saturday’s Listed Anniversary Vase at Caulfield.
Dwyer to make VOBIS Gold Strike at Warrnambool
Less could be more for the Henry Dwyer-trained Miss Ellaneous in Tuesday’s $125,000 VOBIS Gold Strike at Warrnambool.
Gronkowski primed for another Warrnambool touchdown
Managing owner Anthony Mithen hopes NFL great Rob Gronkowski will tune in to see his equine namesake’s bid for another Warrnambool May Carnival triumph on Tuesday.
Import set to top Leaderboard in Brierly Steeple
Leaderboard was the ‘bridesmaid’ in three feature jumps races last season but Tuesday’s Brierly Steeplechase could be the 10-year-old’s time to shine.
Warrnambool Tuesday tips: $14 value bet
Tuesday heralds the start of Warrnambool’s famous May Carnival and a $14 chance could get punters off to a big start to the three-day punting marathon.
‘Wonderful person, great ambassador’: Industry giants pay respect to Greg Sugars
Some of harness racing’s biggest names speak out in the aftermath of the shock passing of leading industry figure Greg Sugars.
Mornington Monday tips: $19 value bet
A Clinton McDonald-trained filly could earn a reward for consistency while a $19 chance could fire with blinkers on at Mornington on Monday.
Renewed focus: Pateman puts last year’s Warrnambool pain aside
Champion jumps jockey Steven Pateman did it tough watching last year’s Warrnambool carnival from afar but is desperate to be back among the winners on jumps racing’s biggest stage this week.
Brad Waters’ horses to follow and forgive from The Valley
Brad Waters runs his eye over Saturday’s meeting at The Valley, finding five horses to follow and forgive from the nine-race card.
Racing in mourning after shock passing of Greg Sugars
The sport of harness racing is in mourning following the shock passing of leading industry figure Greg Sugars.
‘Pretty special’: Philia justifies Vandyke’s Oaks ambitions
Trainer David Vandyke left Eagle Farm satisfied after filly Philia took another step towards the Queensland Oaks with victory in the Princess Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Calaway Gal plunge comes off as favourite bombs start
Well-backed filly Dragonne Rouge remains on track for her Group 1 target while favourite backers were hurting when Hi Barbie missed the start terribly.
Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville
Mark Zahra had a day out at Morphettville with a Group 1 double among his three winners after Charm Stone flew home for victory in the Robert Sangster Stakes.
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