Cook finds recipe to harness success
Just a year ago Lochie Cook was handing out saddlecloth numbers to his idols, now he is driving against them in Group 1 races.
VIC Racing
Early start, early finish at Caulfield Heath to avoid Boxing Day heat
The eight-race Boxing Day meeting at Caulfield Heath will proceed with revised race times to avoid the extreme heat that’s forecast for Melbourne on Thursday.
Melbourne Cup hero Vow And Declare retired
Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare has been retired following a lacklustre performance in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
One down, 24 to go: Black Caviar’s daughter wins on debut
Stepping out of mum’s shadow will be no easy feat for Persian Caviar, but the early signs are promising after she cruised to a soft win on debut at Wangaratta on Monday.
Trainers eager to unleash well-bred filly
Connections of Written Tycoon filly Eagerly Awaits are hoping for a late Christmas present when the two-year-old makes her debut at Morphettville on Boxing Day.
Maskiell charged with failing to ride mount on merits
Jockey Jason Maskiell will front the Victorian Racing Tribunal charged with failing to ride a horse on its merits at Seymour in November.
Dabernig’s triple threat attack on Christmas Stakes
Trainer Tom Dabernig has a three-pronged attack on the Listed Christmas Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield Heath on Boxing Day with a seasoned campaigner and two rising mares.
Wangaratta Monday tips: $4 best bet
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner provides his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for Monday’s Victorian meeting at Wangaratta.
Black Caviar’s daughter set to debut at Wangaratta
Persian Caviar, a daughter of legendary mare Black Caviar, will debut on Monday at Wangaratta for trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman.
’He vetted okay’: No final call on Vow And Declare
The managing owner of Vow And Declare has addressed speculation around the Melbourne Cup champion in the wake of his last-placing in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Maher masterstroke has third Magic Millions within reach
Ciaron Maher has his sights on a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Icarian Dream burst into calculations with a powerful win in the BJ McLachlan Stakes.
‘Chautauqua of Hong Kong’ refuses to jump at Pakenham
Stewards will consider the racing future of Global Harmony after the former Hong Kong galloper refused to take part in the last race at Pakenham.
‘What a game’: Gollan stunned by Falvelon blowout
Tony Gollan stacked the Falvelon field with six runners but the trainer was lost for words when his two roughies fought out the finish.
Mertens joins late dad as Pakenham Cup winner with ‘Gai ride’
Beau Mertens ticked off another race his late father Peter won after producing a “Gai Waterhouse ride” on Goldman to salute in the Pakenham Cup.
Historic triumph for King Charles III at Randwick
His Majesty King Charles III became the first ruling British monarch to win a race at Royal Randwick following Gilded Water’s victory and a Group 1 is now the aim.
‘Absolute marvel’: Shock result goes to plan in Supernova
The Hayes brothers had long earmarked The Supernova for Here To Shock and the plan went accordingly in a stable quinella.
Deamer rapt as mare earns Gold Coast trip
Classy mare Rapt has booked herself a return to Queensland next month for the $500,000 Magic Millions The Wave with an impressive win at Randwick.
‘Billy the Kid’ hits target for first Sydney winner
Irish-born teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane produced a perfectly timed ride aboard Captain Amelia at Randwick to land his first Sydney winner during his Australian sojourn.
‘He’s got a motor’: $31 roughie impresses at Murray Bridge
Three-year-old galloper Dobbinair was given little hope as a $31 shot but won like an odds-on favourite at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Modown scores sentimental win for trainer, new owners
Modown posted a special win for trainer Charlotte Littlefield and made an instant profit for his new owners in the VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham.
Pallaton creates huge impression with dominant win
Pallaton received high praise from trainer Michael Freedman and jockey Tommy Berry before and the colt’s scintillating victory on debut at Randwick certainly lived up to it.
Father-son duo stake Magic Millions claim with impressive filly
Father-son duo Chris and Corey Munce will chase next month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic with impressive filly Vein Girl after her win on Friday night.
‘Not just a horse to us’: Oh Too Good worth more than Gold
Trainer Kevin Daffy says Gold Bullion favourite Oh Too Good is part of the family and will pick out the best races for her regardless of prizemoney or status.
‘Natural type’: Pallaton primed to prosper on debut
Michael Freedman has described first-starter Pallaton as a “nice colt” who bookies rate as the horse to beat in the two-year-old race at Randwick.
EXCLUSIVE: Reilly appointed as Melbourne Racing Club CEO
Melbourne Racing Club has appointed influential breeding and racing figure Tom Reilly as chief executive officer.
Brown chases Southside feature double-double
After winning the Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite, jockey Ethan Brown has a big shot of completing another Southside feature double at Pakenham.
Gollan favourites ‘should be closer’ in Falvelon betting
Tony Gollan has almost half the field in the Falvelon, including the two favourites, which shapes as a crucial launching pad for his summer carnival team.
Saffie shooting for rich payday in Supernova
UK jockey Saffie Osborne doesn’t get too many chances to ride in $1m races back home but says she has a big shot at winning The Supernova at Pakenham on Saturday.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: $200 betting strategy for Pakenham
Gilbert Gardiner is banking on some Blake Shinn magic to overcome a wide draw for one of his best bets of the day at Pakenham on Saturday.
Pakenham tips Saturday: $6 top pick in the last
A consistent performer can notch his first win in 12 months in the last race at Pakenham on Saturday.
Willo craves another cup win with ‘special horse’
Craig Williams is chasing another big-race win with Vow And Declare after recently reuniting with his Melbourne Cup winner.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $20 value bet
Form analyst Daniel Sankey presents his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for Friday night racing at Cranbourne.
O’Shea optimistic Waverley on the right Road for debut win
Trainer John O’Shea believes it’s only a matter of time before the winners start to flow for top sire Wootten Bassett in Australia and hopes his colt Waverley Road can lead the way at Randwick.
‘Can’t line it up’: Lees left guessing on Debut form
If punters are struggling to line up the form for Friday night’s The Debut, Kris Lees is no different as his filly aims to lock in a Magic Millions spot.
Seymour Thursday tips: $4.40 best bet
Punters who launched into a promising Kiwi import last time out were left disappointed … but they shouldn’t jump off when he has his second Australian start at Seymour on Thursday.
Moody hoping to reach Derby peak with Grunt gelding
Champion trainer Peter Moody potentially unearthed a South Australian or Queensland derby-type galloper at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday with Reach The Peak a green but impressive winner.
‘What a joke’: Members fume as cost-cutting VRC shutters Club Stand for January race meetings
Cash-strapped Victoria Racing Club has shuttered its landmark members’ grandstand for meetings in January to cut costs.
The Supernova runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s $1 million The Supernova at Pakenham.
It’s no Grand final … but Pakenham Cup beckons
Trainer Jason Warren expects Grand Pierro to run “a bold race” in Saturday’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) – a race he sees as the perfect tune up for the Bagot Handicap (2800m) on New Year’s Day at Flemington.
Group 1 grand slam awaits Thompson in The Phoenix
Trainer Jason Thompson will be out to put an exclamation mark on a record breaking year when Explicit and Excavation take their place in the $1.65m The Phoenix on Saturday night.
Caulfield Heath tips Wednesday: Best bet in the last
A Ciaron Maher galloper can get back in the winner’s stall in the last race at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday.
VRC board incumbents see off challengers
The Victoria Racing Club board was returned unchanged in a massive show of faith by members after the club announced another massive loss last month.
‘Tex’ to shoot for another Miracle
While Andy Gath’s big guns are resting, the decorated trainer has four chances across three races to snatch more feature race glory at Melton on Saturday night.
‘One of the best tracks’: Kent Jr gives slot series thumbs up
Trainer Michael Kent Jr insists Cranbourne and Pakenham are worthy tracks to stage Saturday feature meetings as the latter prepare for this week’s $1m The Supernova.
‘Fast learner’: Bruce eyes Magic Millions Earn with $7000 yearling
Trainer Jack Bruce is chasing a start in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when his $7000 colt makes his debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
‘Back to where he was’: Resurgent galloper on track for new rich race
Trainer John Sargent is confident Palmetto will be at his best in his comeback this weekend after a freak incident ruined his last campaign.
Inter Dominion champions set for southern Group 1 raid
Inter Dominion champions Don Hugo and The Locomotive are heading to Victoria next year for the state’s biggest meeting.
Magic Millions blow for J-Mac after causing Hong Kong fall
The world’s best jockey will miss Magic Millions on the Gold Coast after stewards found he was responsible for causing a nasty fall at Sha Tin on Sunday night.
Corstens mare faces morning test for Pakenham Cup
Troy Corstens has big plans for Group 2-winning mare Lady In Pink next spring but will find out more about her staying ability if she takes her place in Saturday’s Pakenham Cup.
Zoustar in ‘rare territory’ as world’s best sire
Super stallion Zoustar will be the most successful sire in the world this year after passing the Australian record for most individual winners.
Moe tips Tuesday: Moor chances to win
Daniel Moor rides two odd-on favourites among a great book of rides at Moe on Tuesday, which includes the best bet at the meeting.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Caulfield Heath.
Gunboat delivers Ellerton emotional win with penultimate runner
Gunboat posted an emotional win at Bendigo on Sunday as the penultimate runner for Flemington trainer Mathew Ellerton, set to take a step back to focus on his health.
Victorian jockeys urged to ‘stay strong’ in fight for paid jumpouts
Victorian jockeys are being urged to “stay strong” as the impasse over unpaid jumpouts enters a third week.
Supernova contender Tuvalu to kick back into form
Group 1 trainer Lindsey Smith has $1m The Supernova contender Tuvalu poised to “kick back into form” after sorting out a throat issue.
Don Hugo does it McCarthy in Inter Dominion
Champion driver Luke McCarthy can now tick the Inter Dominion off his “bucket list” after winning the pacing final thanks to a sizzling performance from Don Hugo.
Waller stayer continues hot form in Christmas Cup
Progressive stayer Kadavar delivered an early present when he brought up the hat-trick and maintained his perfect 2400m record in the Christmas Cup at Randwick.
Stokes gets happy homecoming at Gawler
Trainer Phillip Stokes returned to his old stomping ground for the weekend and getting a win at Gawler made it even better.
‘Hard watch’: Jedibeel pulls off great escape in Razor Sharp
Jedibeel avoided being the hardluck story of the day at Randwick with a heartstopping win in the Razor Sharp Handicap.
Maher filly surges home to stay unbeaten
Ciaron Maher filly Yes Lulu will now be set for a race on Magic Millions day after maintaining her perfect record at Caulfield Heath on Saturday.
Beau enhances Derby prospects with dazzling Grand Prix win
Beau Dazzler relished the step up in distance to underline his Queensland Derby potential with a dominant win in the Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Ex-Ingham horse caps big day for Baker, Darby with special win
Robusto, who was formerly owned by the Ingham family, won the race named in their honour at Randwick to cap an amazing day for Bjorn Baker and Darby Racing.
Darby’s Inglis quinella all Within The Law
Syndicator Scott Darby has a knack of finding diamonds in the rough and has unearthed another in $30,000 yearling Within The Law who recorded her second Inglis feature win at Randwick.
Kennewell and Yeomans filly proves Invincible on debut
Exciting filly Invincible Woman kicked off her career in impressive fashion with a dominant win in the Magic Millions Vic 2YO Classic.
Racing mourns passing of Sam Kavanagh
The thoroughbred racing industry is in mourning following the passing of Sam Kavanagh who lost his brave battle with cancer overnight.
Warnie in test for $1m slot race
A win at Caulfield Heath on Saturday will likely secure Ciaron Maher import Warnie a start in The Supernova slot race next week.
Munce has faith apprentice can secure big first
Chris Munce has long spruiked the ability of his apprentice Tahlia Fenlon and says she has a golden opportunity to win her first stakes race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Unexpected Group 1 winner’s rapid rise surprises Schiller
Tyler Schiller never expected Port Lockroy to win a Group 1 this prep but is confident the emerging star can notch another big-race victory in The Ingham.
Jockey who started Winx streak retires after finger injury
Jockey Larry Cassidy, who rode Winx in the first of her record breaking 33-win streak, has succumbed to a nasty finger injury which sidelined him for more than a year.
RV board confirms jumps racing’s future
Racing Victoria has confirmed the future of jumps racing.
‘Unbelievable’: Jockey-biting horse ready to taste victory again
Rob Heathcote had never seen anything like it but he has Prince Of Boom ready to run a big race in the Lough Neagh Stakes after biting the finger off his jockey earlier in the week.
Caulfield Heath tips: $2.90 best bet
A Grahame Begg mare looks to have a class edge on her rivals at Caulfield Heath on Saturday, and a Ciaron Maher import is well placed for another win.
WATCH: Sneak look into new Damien Oliver doco
Damien Oliver has relived how he turned around his final day in the saddle with an extraordinary treble, and one of those winners is his pick for the Gold Rush on Saturday.
All female-owned filly has right attitude to succeed
Invincible Woman, the first horse Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans bought as a training partnership, will be out to secure a Magic Millions berth when she debuts at Caulfield Heath.
Hype on Harry real as Sunlight tilt shines bright
TAB has released its all-in market for The Sunlight and also revealed its runner for the $3m slot race on the Gold Coast.
The Valley Friday night tips: Best bet in the last
A last-start winner at The Valley is set to fire again under the lights on Friday night.
Maher ‘pretty confident’ weight no issue for Ingham favourite
Gringotts is hunting a hat-trick of feature victories on Saturday but will have to shoulder a heavy load to take out The Ingham.
Racing’s chameleon Private Eye gives hope to every owner
Private Eye, who was bought for $62,500 and is on the cusp of $12m in earnings, is proof every owner’s dreams of owning a top-class racehorse can become a reality.
Talented apprentice set to make metropolitan debut
Talented apprentice jockey Jordyn Weatherley is excited to make her metropolitan race riding debut on Thursday at Caulfield Heath aboard short-priced favourite Romantic Choice.
Preusker chasing rich payday in Sydney’s The Ingham
Horsham trainer Paul Preusker has a two-pronged attack on the $2m The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday with Steparty and Poison Chalice.
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