Flemington tips: Overpass a class above
Sydney sprinter Overpass should be too classy for his opposition when he heads to Melbourne for Saturday’s $750,000 Inglis Sprint at The Valley.
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Zaaki to run in Melbourne as Sydney wet forces switch
Zaaki will be scratched from Randwick as the big wet in Sydney decimates the Group 1 meeting.
Pakenham tips: Blinkers to work for O’Brien
Trainer Danny O’Brien’s decision to put blinkers on a promising filly should bring the desired result at Pakenham on Thursday night.
Thompson throws $750k Hail Mary with $126 longshot
Baranof would stun punters if he won the $750,000 Inglis Sprint but trainer John Thompson’s frustration would ease if the three-year-old scored at Flemington.
Cox Plate-winning trainer retires
A run of bad luck has brought forward the retirement of Cox Plate-winning trainer Colin Little.
Litt: Melbourne switch ‘right thing by’ Sydney star Profondo
Sydney trainer Richard Litt says switching Profondo’s campaign to Melbourne was a tough decision but won’t be a problem for the excitement machine.
Wagering boom times continue amid record $5.2b turnover
Punters wagered on Victorian racing in record numbers despite another Covid lockdown in the first six months of the 2021-22 financial year.
All-Star dream remains despite Just Folk setback
An All-Star Mile start is still a dream for Bendigo trainer Josh Julius despite ruling his charge Just Folk out of Saturday’s crucial Blamey Stakes at Flemington.
Sandown tips: Noblet demands a win
The Andrew Noblet-trained Demando chased home a smart one last start but gets her chance to shine at Sandown on Wednesday.
Historic task confronts Home Affairs in Newmarket
Lightning Stakes winner Home Affairs will need to carry the same weight as champion sprinter Schillaci to win the Newmarket Handicap.
Wet-track back-up plans for Sydney stars
Sydney’s wet weather has forced a few stables to look at alternative options for their stars, including Saturday’s Australian Guineas at Flemington, writes Ray Thomas
Break likely for Lofty Strike after forced Diamond scratching
Blue Diamond scratching Lofty Strike is likely to head for a spell before trainer Julius Sandhu prepares the blueblood colt for a crack at Group 1 riches in the spring.
Bendigo tips: Back Ben Melham again
Jockey Ben Melham has burst back onto the scene in the last few days and his winning return to racing is set to continue at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Snowdens capture Kah for Guineas ride
Jockey Jamie Kah could be the missing piece of the puzzle to give Sydney trainers Peter and Paul Snowden their first win in the Group 1 Australian Guineas at Flemington.
Magic Monday: Exceedingly zippy mare chases hat-trick
On The Punt: Zippy mare Exceedingly Magic could be too fast for rivals at Hamilton on Monday.
Zahra finally picks right horse for Diamond redemption
Mark Zahra broke through for his first Blue Diamond triumph as Anthony Freedman joined training icons as a three-time winner of the race.
Allen’s toil and sacrifice rewarded with Oakleigh Plate
Winning the Oakleigh Plate on rising sprinter Marabi was truly deserved for Ben Allen after giving up his favourite foods for the past month.
All-Star Mile no sure thing for Sierra Sue
A $2.25m winner’s cheque in the All-Star Mile won’t be the only consideration for Sierra Sue after the mare earned a wildcard by winning the Futurity Stakes.
Blue Diamond could be hit or Miss for Snowden filly
The Snowden stable won’t be shocked if Revolutionary Miss wins an even renewal of the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes.
McEvoy declares Minhaaj in ‘ripping order’ for Plate
Kerrin McEvoy has followed Minhaaj to Melbourne as he chases another triumph in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.
Sandhu gutted over Blue Diamond scratching
Gutted trainer Julius Sandhu lamented a “difference of opinion” with vets after Lofty Strike was ruled out of the Blue Diamond.
The Valley tips: Angel to Rock again
A seven-day back-up won’t worry talented mare Angel Rock when trainer Tom Dabernig again produces her at The Valley on Friday night.
Caulfield tips: Mav to be top gun
Callsign Mav can go one better than his narrow first-up second while the Blue Diamond Stakes trophy could be heading back to Sydney after Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
Freedmans follow blueprint for third Diamond in four years
Team Freedman has a trick up its sleeve for Godolphin colt Daumier as the stable chases a third Blue Diamond success in four years.
Trainer rebuffs stud offers for Blue Diamond colt’s sister
A maiden filly belonging to trainer Nathan Doyle was the subject of numerous stud offers before her brother Sebonack emerged as a leading Blue Diamond chance.
Pakenham tips: Madame to make rivals gasp
Madame du Gast should relish a sharp class drop while Mark Zahra is the jockey to follow at Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
Allen lives on fruit, soup and vegies to make Marabi weight
Ben Allen hopes his effort to strip weight will provide him with his first Group 1 win aboard Marabi in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield.
Turaath picture perfect for Group 1 tilt
Turaath missed the CF Orr Stakes but trainer Maddie Raymond says the imported mare is ready for her Group 1 test in the Futurity Stakes.
Duric ready to make Australian riding return
Jockey Vlad Duric has won a Caulfield Cup and four Singapore jockeys’ titles but will start again from scratch at Pakenham on Thursday.
Sandown tips: Jye to Fire on Wednesday
The well-backed Fire is one of several top rides for Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jye McNeil at Wednesday’s twilight meeting at Sandown.
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