Sargent to parade Derby hopeful at Flemington
Sydney trainer John Sargent will assess Perfect Thought as a Victoria Derby candidate after the colt debuts at Flemington on Anzac Day.
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Gai: St Leger winner should get Melbourne Cup start
Hall of Fame trainer Gai Waterhouse wants the VRC St Leger winner to earn a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption.
Phar Lap memories for remarkable 98yo WWII bomber pilot
He’s 98 years old but some early memories of Phar Lap haven’t faded as a World War II veteran prepares for a special day at the Flemington races on Anzac Day.
On The Punt: Godolphin filly on the up
Jett Hatton gives his best, next best and value bet for Ballarat Sunday.
Freedmans confirm status as 2YO Kings with Showdown
Father-son training combination Anthony and Sam Freedman have been winning Blue Diamonds for fun, and they’ve added The Showdown to their two-year-old haul.
Chartres delivers another rich VOBIS win for Laurie
Three years after winning The Showdown, trainer Matt Laurie claimed another big win on VOBIS day after he made the Sires Guineas the “priority” for Chartres.
So Si Bon spot on for hat-trick Gold
So Si Bon is chasing a VOBIS Gold three-peat as the Lindsay Park stable favourite eyes $2m career prizemoney earnings with victory on Saturday.
Yes, Sir! Showdown contender ‘a big chance’
Sir Bailey has some big targets over longer distances in the spring but he wouldn’t be running in The Showdown if he wasn’t a winning chance.
Artorius firms for Platinum Jubilee following jockey booking
Three-year-old colt Artorius has firmed for the Group 1 Platinum Jubilee at Royal Ascot following the booking of Jamie Spencer.
Blinkers to help Bello shoot straight in Showdown
The addition of blinkers can make the difference for Tasmanian galloper and The Showdown favourite Bello Beau on Saturday.
Cranbourne tips: Bank on Barclay’s
Honest galloper Barclay’s Bank can break through a deserved win as one of jockey Damien Thornton’s four strong rides at Cranbourne on Friday night.
Kah the key to Freedman fancies
Gun jockey Jamie Kah holds the key to a couple of Team Freedman’s leading hopes at Caulfield on Saturday, according to co-trainer Sam Freedman.
Hard work to bring Gold for Wilde at Caulfield
Trainer Symon Wilde upped Sirileo Miss’s workload before her last win and that training could bring another win in the $200,000 VOBIS Gold Distaff at Caulfield.
Trainer hopes Sussex colours good omen for Chartres
Trainer Matt Laurie is a top chance of adding the VOBIS Sires Guineas to the Showdown he won with Prince Of Sussex.
Lucky owners eye VOBIS riches with pair of Kings
An impulse buy has given two lucky owners a double crack in the VOBIS meeting at Caulfield with Kings Consort and King Of Hastings.
Caulfield tips: Grand can slam rivals
Group 2 winner Grandslam will be ready to fire after two runs this time in while a three-year-old can roll the older horses in the VOBIS Gold Mile at Caulfield.
Major rule change for Melbourne Cup raiders
Racing Victoria has scaled back the most contentious part of its Melbourne Cup veterinary screening for internationals ahead of the 2022 spring carnival.
Pakenham tips: Stone to stand up
The Mike Moroney stable should be among the winners at Pakenham on Thursday night while jockey Blaike McDougall has a strong book of seven rides.
Extreme cash on line as Warrior begins final prep
Millions of dollars will be at stake during Extreme Warrior’s final racing campaign that starts on Saturday in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.
Popular jumper Zed Em retired after fall
An injury from a race fall this week has denied champion jumper Zed Em a fifth shot at the Grand Annual Steeplechase next month.
Howley on the hunt for Showdown win
Trainer Liam Howley won two Group 1 races when part of the Macedon Lodge team but winning the $1m Showdown would mean much more to the Kyneton horseman.
Cult horse Shelby Sixtysix revving up for Melbourne debut
Group 1 winner Shelby Sixtysix will chase another big payday when Goulburn trainer Danny Williams sends the cult horse south to run at Caulfield on Saturday.
Bendigo tips: Brave to Star in the wet
Wet ground should present a few opportunities for punters betting late in the day at Bendigo on Wednesday.
Stokes Tobaysure after $500,000 Guineas
Going to the well one more time could bring a huge payday for Tobaysure’s connections in Saturday’s $500,000 VOBIS Gold Sires at Caulfield.
Dwyer to sing Hollerlujah in Showdown
Hollerlujah shocked punters with her debut at Bendigo but Ballarat trainer Henry Dwyer has his eye on a slice of the $1m on offer in The Showdown at Caulfield on Saturday.
No SA jumps no worries for Pateman
Champion jumps jockey Steven Pateman is thrilled Racing Victoria has adjusted its calendar to fill the void left by Racing SA’s decision to end jumps racing.
Melbourne Cup winner departing Hong Kong for health reasons
Melbourne Cup-winning hoop Blake Shinn is returning to Australia after having had enough of the oppressive Covid-19 restrictions forced upon participants in Hong Kong.
Boat launches speed blitz in Discovery
Jockey Blaike McDougall says In The Boat can progress to Group 1 level after his win in the inaugural $500,000 Country Discovery at Sale.
Australasian Oaks ‘Hope’ well backed at Caulfield
The VRC Oaks was a bridge too far for Glint Of Hope but running at Caulfield on Saturday will prime the three-year-old filly for a crack at another Group 1 test this month.
Price’s Genetic Conundrum for Unbeaten Colt
The Victorian trainer is looking for a bumper winter carnival after bringing short-priced Stradbroke Handicap favourite Ayrton north last year.
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