Caulfield tips: Open Minded to stay unbeaten
It’s no surprise punters have latched on to Caulfield lover Open Minded in early betting for this Saturday’s meeting.
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Cheeky best man text keeps flying McNeil grounded
Melbourne’s leading jockey Jye McNeil was given a reason not to get ahead of himself after riding a personal best five winners at Caulfield last week.
Waller: J-Mac decision was no surprise
Chris Waller has weighed in on James McDonald’s “tough decision” to ride Home Affairs over the world’s best sprinter Nature Strip.
Analysis: The mystery of the Orr Stakes speed map
The speed map for the Group 1 Orr Stakes is a big talking point among punters. Who leads, who sits on the pace and who gets posted wide? No one really knows.
Griffiths has nervous All-Star wait for King Magnus
Trainer Robbie Griffiths has his fingers crossed King Magnus can sneak into the All-Star Mile field when voting ends this weekend.
The Valley tips: Walk alongside Waller
Champion trainer Chris Waller has one of his charges primed for a breakthrough win while apprentice Josh Richards should also be among the winners at The Valley on Friday night.
Moran makes surprise Miracle Mile call for Art
Trainer-driver David Moran has made a decision whether to continue Lochinvar Art’s comeback campaign.
Striking Tofane ready for Orr-some return
Tofane is thriving heading into the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes and can pass a prizemoney milestone with a top three finish.
Maher counting on duo to deliver elusive Diamond
Talented babies Counttheheadlights and Latizia are primed to bolster the Blue Diamond hand of trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.
Afterthought can pay off for unbeaten Asfoora
Unbeaten filly Asfoora has exceeded trainer Henry Dwyer’s expectations and deserves her chance in stakes grade in the Kevin Hayes at Caulfield.
Different challenge for No Diggity in Prelude
A tough gate and a key gear change will produce a different challenge for unbeaten filly No Diggity in Saturday’s Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude at Caulfield.
Majestuoso shows signs he’s all grown up
Majestuoso has noticeably matured physically and mentally as the emerging trotting star targets another big win after last week’s Great Southern Star.
Pakenham tips: Silly the smart play
Early favourite Silly Salmon should give the first race at Thursday’s Pakenham meeting a shake for local trainer Michael Huglin.
Legendary racecaller Jack Styring dies
Victorian racing is mourning the passing of racecaller and media identity Jack Styring, famous for calling 60 Gunbower Cups.
Jacquinot baying for Blue Diamond Prelude win
Smart colt Jacquinot will be out to cement his spot at the top of Blue Diamond betting in the Prelude at Caulfield on Saturday.
Bookies pre-empt Normandy raid in local debut
Bookies took no chances on import Normandy Bridge when posting opening markets for the Group 3 TS Carlyon Stakes at Caulfield.
Mascot to make Flying charge at All-Star Mile
Emerging mare Flying Mascot will have a late chance to attract the votes she needs to secure an All-Star Mile start when she resumes at Caulfield on Saturday.
Elephant trail leads to Flemington
Elephant’s trainers decided on a race at Flemington rather than a Group 1 target as a first lead-up run towards the All-Star Mile.
Sandown tips: Early raid on the cards
Punters can bet with confidence on jockey Damien Thornton’s mount in the first race of Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting.
Thunder fitness warning in Orr return
Golden Eagle winner I’m Thunderstruck will be a touch underdone for his return in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes as he embarks on a big autumn campaign.
20 of the best photos from Saturday’s racing across Australia
We’ve picked out 20 of the best photos from Saturday’s racing around Australia in what was an action-packed day.
Big guns prepare for a crack Lightning Stakes
Trainer Joe Pride has Eduardo primed to claim another Group 1 with the giant-killer set to strike in Lightning Stakes.
Overpass at a crossroad before Orr decision
A Tuesday gallop at Warwick Farm will be the basis for trainer Bjorn Baker’s decision on whether to tackle Saturday’s Group 1 CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield with three-year-old Overpass.
Lightning to strike twice for Jamie Kah and Nature Strip
Jockey Jamie Kah’s win on Nature Strip in last year’s Lightning Stakes made her the ‘logical’ choice to ride the star sprinter in this year’s event at Flemington on Saturday week.
Orr return puts Inspirational Girl on All-Star path
Bob Peters is thrilled to have Inspirational Girl back for the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes on Saturday, as the West Australian owner eyes a possible All-Star Mile bid.
Oakleigh Plate: Jonker to light up for consecutive Melbourne Group 1s
Tony Gollan has turned to a fellow Queenslander in a bid to make it consecutive Melbourne Group 1 victories with sprinter Jonker.
Prelude can soothe Diamond late entry fee headache
Team Gelagotis will have no issue paying $55,000 to get Miss Roseiano into the Blue Diamond, especially if the smart filly was to win the Prelude too.
On The Punt: Bendigo tips Sunday
An impressive New Zealander and the in-form Jye McNeil are worth following at Bendigo on Sunday.
Sebonack sets Diamond standard for Hawkes stable
Sebonack produced a sparkling win on debut in the Chairman’s Stakes which has set a “good benchmark” for Team Hawkes in their Blue Diamond ambitions.
Jye McNeil has cleared away in the metro jockeys’ title after five winners at Caulfield and wants to emulate the achievements of Jamie Kah last season.
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