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.
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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.
‘He’s a beauty’: Melbourne Cup runner debuts for new trainer
Imported stayer Sea King has remained in Australia to continue his career following this year’s Melbourne Cup, and will have his first start for his new stable on Saturday.
Horse bites off tip of leading jockey’s finger
Queensland’s leading jockey James Orman lost the tip of his finger after it was bitten off by a horse. Warning: Graphic image
Freedman eyes Wyong Magic Millions 2YO defence
Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is attempting back-to-back wins in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, and believes this year’s race will be a strong form race.
Warhorse provides perfect therapy for trainer in cancer battle
A trainer who is fighting prostate cancer and his pacing warhorse who overcame a career-threatening injury will be the sentimental favourites in the Inter Dominion pacing final.
Wyong preview: Ryan and Alexiou launch a Magic Blitz
A place in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic is online and promising colt Blitzburg is ready snap up the spot when he heads to Wyong for an important qualifier.
Mornington tips Wednesday: $3.90 top pick
Three horses resuming from spells can get a result for punters at Mornington on Wednesday.
New Zealand announce shock greyhound ban
The New Zealand Government has announced shock plans to shut down greyhound racing within the country.
Te Akau aiming high with gun filly in autumn
The connections of exciting filly Bellatrix Star have a lot to look forward to in the autumn and have a Group 1 race pencilled in for her return.
‘Got to pinch yourself’: Trainer’s amazing Inter Dominion feat
Bush trainer Marg Lee has never had a runner in the Inter Dominion trotting final before but will make up a quarter of the field in Saturday night’s final.
Willie Pike breaks wrist in e-scooter mishap
Western Australia’s leading jockey William Pike is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after breaking his wrist in an e-scooter fall.
MRC secures financial future with $195m land sale
Melbourne Racing Club has struck a deal to sell a seven hectare parcel of land that will help clear the club’s debt.
Maher plotting Group 1 campaign for rising star
Promising sprinter Nadal will head for a break after The Supernova before he gets the chance to prove his Group 1 potential in the autumn.
Can Sydney entice HK superstars to The Championships?
It may be long odds, but the Australian Turf Club has to pull out the stops to entice Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising to the Sydney autumn carnival.
Private Eye, Gringotts bid to end 106-year Ingham hoodoo
Private Eye and Gringotts face a sizeable task in The Ingham that hasn’t been accomplished in more than 100 years.
Hamilton tips: $2.30 best bet
A Symon Wilde gelding can return to the winner’s stall after a narrow defeat at The Valley last start, and a mare can finally break through for her maiden win at start seven.
Ka Ying Rising has crowning moment in Group 1 HK Sprint
The David Hayes-trained sprinter scored his eighth straight victory and the biggest of his young career at Sha Tin.
Bacash can stamp Magic Millions ticket with strong Caulfield showing
Lindsay Park has $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic ambitions for smart colt Bacash, set to audition for the Gold Coast feature on Saturday at Caulfield Heath.
Monday Racebook: Aleppo Pine stamps Blue Diamond credentials
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive from Ballarat Cup Day.
Gollan eager to show off Antino to the world
Tony Gollan wil realise a long-time dream when Antino performs on the world stage at the Hong Kong international meeting, and the experience has been eye opening.
Schiller does opposite to Nash to land Rosehill plunge
Nash Rawiller went one way and Tyler Schiller another but it was the latter who came out on top aboard the heavily backed Be Real at Rosehill.
Light Infantry Man executes Group 1 Perth raid to perfection
Jockey Ethan Brown executed a perfect steer as Light Infantry Man landed the Group 1 Northerly Stakes.
Wilson-Taylor claims bragging rights over partner in Bribie
Kyle Wilson-Taylor edged out partner Angela Jones in a Tony Gollan quinella in the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm and gave a cheeky quip after the win.
Kennedy brings up milestone with Ballarat Cup triumph
Berkeley Square notched a special win for Jaylah Kennedy in the Ballarat Cup but the jockey was unaware of the significance until later.
Truck driver Inflicts mighty upset to land Stradbroke ticket
A truck driver with only two horses in work qualified one of them for the Stradbroke Handicap after an astonishing upset in The Gateway at Eagle Farm.
Lenape steps up but tough day for beaten pair
Promising stayer Lenape Vibe gets the winner’s purse while connections of Bestower and Gentileschi are left wondering what might have been at Rosehill.
Unbeaten sprinter bound for new Gold Coast slot race
Private Harry wasn’t at home on the wet track but showed his class to maintain his perfect record at Rosehill, and he’ll now head to a rich new slot race next month.
Change of heart leads to Parker stable quinella
Trainer Kerry Parker gave Justela her chance on a heavy track at Rosehill and she didn’t let him down with a strong win from stablemate Mah Ali.
Gollan filly zooms into Magic Millions contention
Tony Gollan is a chance to claim his second Magic Millions 2YO Classic following the win of Formula Rossa at Eagle Farm.
Kova keeps going as catch me if you can tactics pay off
There was no catching grey mare Kova at Morphettville Parks but jockey Matthew Chadwick conceded the bold tactics weren’t planned.
Dazzling debut win plants Blue Diamond seed
Well-bred Godolphin Aleppo Pine colt emerged as a Blue Diamond contender with a commanding win at Ballarat on Saturday.
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