‘The form has stood up’: Victorian trainers ready for War in Tancred
Victorian stayer Warmonger could stamp Sydney Cup aspirations on Saturday at Rosehill Gardens against world class opposition in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes (2400m).
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Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Flemington
A mare with an unbeaten first-up record can get punters off to a winning start at Flemington on Saturday as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
‘It still haunts me’: Group 1 star’s amazing flood rescue revealed
Star filly Treasurethe Moment will race as a short-priced Group 1 favourite on Saturday but she almost never made it to the track, with her amazing rescue from 2022 floods finally revealed.
‘Differences in opinion’: Vin Cox resigns from Yulong
Following his much-heralded switch from racing giant Godolphin, Vin Cox has resigned as general manager of Yulong Investments, citing ‘differences in opinion on strategic direction and values’.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni
Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.
Flemington tips Saturday: $2.50 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio says a progressive stayer can win his way into the Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Saturday.
Deny Jenni: Star mare facing sustained onslaught at Flemington
Astute form analyst Dominic Beirne says wonder mare Pride Of Jenni will come under attack at both ends of the $2.5 million Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card for the Group 1 Tancred and Vinery Stud Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
‘Cantankerous’ Rose is blossoming at the right time
A booming win in the Kembla Grange Classic has prompted trainer Gary Portelli to give unbeaten filly Verona Rose a shot at the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on her way to the ATC Oaks.
Thunder warning as O’Shea and Charlton chase stakes double
Trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are looking for in-form pair King Of Thunder and Snow In May to claim a stakes double at Rosehill and prime themselves for The Championships.
Deakin delay can reap Melbourne Cup berth
Deakin’s impressive Australian form shows trainer Phillip Stokes clearly has a “bit of a handle” on how to train imported stayers ahead of his bid for a Melbourne Cup start in the Roy Higgins.
Cranbourne Friday night tips: $9 value bet
A consistent local mare looks ready to return to winning ways while a promising maiden could relish another rise in trip at Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting.
Fresh approach key for Hayes roughies in Flemington sprint
Ben Hayes is confident fresh pair Joyful Fortune and Acromantula can cause a boilover in the ATA/Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington.
Funding boost to see greyhound racing return to Cranbourne
A new greyhound track is coming to Cranbourne after the Victorian Government announced a $4m investment to aid in bringing the project to life.
Stewart cautious ahead of another Susan comeback
For all the big races Emma Stewart is chasing this weekend, she will take most interest in a ho-hum trotting race at Melton on Saturday night.
Sport stars chasing King Of The Mountain success
Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster and Big Bash master blaster Chris Lynn will be watching the King Of The Mountain slot race with interest on Friday.
Group 1 Australian Cup: Runner-by-runner guide
Jett Hatton runs the rule over every runner Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington and provides his tips.
Debut win convinces Zahra to stick with Maher import
An Australian debut win was all that was needed to persuade Mark Zahra to stick with Ciaron Maher import Middle Earth for Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup.
Sargent relishing rematch with boom Victorian filly
Victorian boom filly Treasurethe Moment will be the horse to beat in the Vinery Stud Stakes but trainer John Sargent is hopeful of causing an upset.
Pakenham Thursday night tips: $26 value bet
An Enver Jusufovic-trained mare can continue on her winning way while a $26 chance is capable of sharp improvement with blinkers on at Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
Aviatress to launch audacious group 1 bid in Matrice Stakes
Richard and Chantelle Jolly are ready to unleash Aviatress in the Listed Matrice Stakes as they commence a dual-pronged attack on Adelaide’s Group 1 sprints this autumn.
Kiwi ‘speed freak’ favourite for Flemington sprint
New Zealand filly Alabama Lass, a tearaway winner last start, will have a look at the Flemington straight on Saturday ahead of potential targets in the spring.
‘It was perfect’: Paris shines in important TJ Smith tune-up
Sunshine In Paris had a day out at Sydney’s midweek meeting in preparation for Saturday week’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes.
In Nash we trust: Kiwi raider set for Australian Derby audition
Kiwi trainer Tony Pike has had Group 1 success with Nash Rawiller before and he has called on the experienced hoop again as he makes a Sydney raid with an Australian Derby prospect.
Kiwi sprint star confirmed for The Quokka
A two-time New Zealand Group 1 winner is the latest horse to be locked in for next month’s $5m The Quokka at Ascot.
‘He thrives off it’: Globetrotting star ready for Tancred test
Dubai Honour is ready to make his Australian return in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5m Tancred Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
Pies mad Egan out to swoop on Australian Cup for McRae
Collingwood-mad jockey Billy Egan is relishing the chance to celebrate another Group 1 win with Magpies coach Craig McRae after Saturday’s Australian Cup at Flemington.
Sprint sensation Gout adds star power to Stawell Cup
Teenage athletics sensation Gout Gout is set to send crowd numbers soaring when he makes his first foray into racing at next month’s traditional Stawell Cup meeting on Easter Sunday.
Pride keen on ‘Plan A’ for star galloper Ceolwulf
Ceolwulf, a narrow third in last Saturday’s Group 1 George Ryder Stakes, is poised to line up again at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday before his main target for The Championships.
Sandown-Hillside Wednesday tips: $21 value play
Two smart jumpouts have primed a debut winner for a victorious return while a $21 chance could relish a step up in trip at Wednesday’s Sandown-Hillside meeting.
Familiar Flemington for First Settler’s first-up test
Quality three-year-old First Settler will take an impressive straight-track record to Flemington for his first-up outing in Saturday’s $500,000 HKJC World Pool Sprint Classic.
Jenni favourite to continue winning comeback in Australian Cup
Bookmakers have installed Pride Of Jenni as the clear favourite to continue her remarkable return to racing in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington.
Moody, Coleman secure much Sought After talent
Trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman will have the chance to repeat their feats with I Wish I Win when another talented Kiwi galloper joins the stable in the coming weeks.
Ballarat Tuesday tips: $14 value bet
Two strong efforts have primed a Symon Wilde-trained galloper for a breakthrough win while a talented apprentice has a strong book of rides on her home track at Tuesday’s Ballarat meeting.
‘Amazing to say … she is better’: Jenni eyes Australian Cup before Via Sistina showdown
A victory on Saturday in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington could put Pride Of Jenni on a collision course with Cox Plate champion Via Sistina next month in Sydney.
‘Such a bloody shame’: Valley track manager bemoans untimely rain
Moonee Valley track manager Tony Salisbury has blamed untimely rain for a pattern and deterioration at Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes meeting.
Million-dollar Hong Kong offers roll in for Qld star
Young Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey has revealed offers around the $1m mark have rolled in to buy new Queensland star Benzou after he blasted to an imposing win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow and forgive at The Valley
Gilbert Gardiner presents his horses to follow and forgive on William Reid Stakes day at The Valley, where Benedetta again found herself unlucky in a Group 1.
Harry makes Everest case as star continues to rise in Galaxy
Exciting colt Private Harry gave trainer Nathan Doyle his maiden Group 1 with a performance in The Galaxy that will attract interest from Everest slot-holders.
It’s Frothy time for Seyers and Singo
Frothy Macaw snared a huge result for Matthew Seyers, who secured his first win for leviathan owner John Singleton at Morphettville.
Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid
Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.
Filly creates Slipper history to erase Freedman’s anguish
Trainer Michael Freedman claimed a second Golden Slipper to make up for the one “that got away” last year with a home-bred filly having only her third start.
‘Lost for words’: Emotional Berry breaks Group 1 drought
Classy galloper Gringotts claimed his maiden Group 1 and gave Tommy Berry his first in three years with a thrilling victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
What the jockeys said: 2025 William Reid Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the William Reid Stakes at The Valley on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Shanwah enhances Derby prospects with fourth straight win
Emerging stayer Shanwah has earned a shot at the Australian Derby after posting his fourth straight win in the Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley.
Broadsiding shows class and ‘plenty of guts’ in Guineas thriller
Godolphin trainer James Cummings praised the toughness of Broadsiding after the star colt prevailed in a thrilling Rosehill Guineas for his fourth Group 1.
Via Sistina seals champion status with second Ranvet win
Champion mare Via Sistina is just one win away from equalling the mighty Winx after claiming her sixth Group 1 victory of the year with a superb win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
Waller glowing after filly’s brilliant brilliant return
Unbeaten filly Autumn Glow provided a reminder of her class with an emphatic comeback win in the Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.
Alalcance makes Sydney Cup statement in Manion rout
Co-trainer Adrian Bott sent out an ominous warning that Alalcance isn’t at her best trip yet moments after her dominant all-the-way win in the Manion Cup at Rosehill.
‘Why I do the hard yards’: Young hoop ready for Slipper stage
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Baker: This is my best chance to win Golden Slipper
Bjorn Baker has revealed it’s been his dream to win the Golden Slipper and is adamant he has his best-ever chance in the race.
‘She is right up there’: Baker chasing career-altering Slipper win
It’s already been a career season for Bjorn Baker but Within The Law could complete the trainer’s meteoric rise with victory in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
Valley redevelopment ‘on budget and on track’
The Moonee Valley racecourse and grandstand is only months away from demolition as club boss Michael Browell gives an update on the $2bn project.
German banned for 10 years over betting scandal
Former jockey Lewis German, who rode to lose on selected mounts in 2022, apologises to racing community as Victorian Racing Tribunal hands down a 10-year ban.
Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar
Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for The Valley
News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for The Valley on Saturday.
‘I’ll be clear, it’s not good enough’: Rogers’ plan to future-proof VRC
The Melbourne Cup is an easy sell, but the Victoria Racing Club has also relied on the annual carnival for too long as its primary source of annual income. Under new CEO Kylie Rogers, that’s about to change.
The Valley tips Saturday: $2.90 best bet
A filly can finally break through this campaign without the presence of Treasurethe Moment, while a Ciaron Maher three-year-old can make it four in a row.
‘Punter’s Wife’ flags new Jimmysstar song
Amelia O’Neill became an accidental social media sensation after recording a song about Jimmysstar and she is working on another should the Ciaron Maher sprinter win the William Reid Stakes.
Huge stakes for Waller’s $1.6m colt in Golden Slipper
Wodeton, the most expensive yearling in the Golden Slipper field, will becomes the most valuable thoroughbred in training if he wins on Saturday – and trainer Chris Waller is well aware of that.
‘They’ve got what it takes’: Alexiou’s simple Slipper message
Skyhook and King Of Pop bring vastly different formlines into the Golden Slipper but co-trainer Sterling Alexiou said there isn’t much between them and are ready for their biggest showdown.
Bott bullish of another Royal result in Ryder
Adrian Bott says there was no fluke about the first-up win of Royal Patronage and is confident of a repeat in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes.
Everest interest could ramp up for Galaxy favourite
Everest slot-holders will start going wild about Private Harry if the unbeaten sprinter wins Saturday’s Group 1 The Galaxy.
Griffiths backs Rey to bounce back in William Reid
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is confident Rey Magnerio can get back to his best in the William Reid Stakes after finishing outside the placings last start for just the second time in his career.
Janiak back at races for unbeaten sprinter in Takeover Target colours
Joe Janiak, the former Queanbeyan taxi driver who trainer Takeover Target, will make a rare appearance at the races on Saturday to watch an unbeaten sprinter he bred and owns.
Top 5 winners in 100 years of the William Reid Stakes
Saturday will mark 100 years of the William Reid Stakes and Racenet has listed the top five performances in the history of The Valley’s century-old feature.
EXCLUSIVE: VRC reaches settlement over Jamie Evans abuse claims
A confidentiality agreement underpins the Victoria Racing Club’s settlement of legal action brought by former jockey Jamie Evans, who has also accused trainer Gerald Ryan of sexual abuse.
Brad Waters’ tips, analysis for The Valley on Saturday: $5.50 best bet
A Warrnambool-trained mare can bounce back from a luckless outing while a $14 chance could make the most of a soft draw at Saturday’s 11-race William Reid Stakes meeting at The Valley.
Getting back to the provincials should help a Mornington-trained galloper back to winning form while apprentice Logan Bates has a strong book of rides at Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting.
Interest rising in Reserve Bank’s Group 1 crack
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr have decided the time has arrived to test talented colt Reserve Bank at Group 1 level in Saturday’s William Reid Stakes at The Valley.
Desperate trainers scammed by trackwork jockey conman
A conman responding to ads for trackwork riders has fleeced thousands of dollars from multiple trainers across the country.
Pakenham Thursday tips: $19 value bet
A Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained mare should relish getting back to her home track while a $19 chance could produce a big result for punters in the last race of Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
Haggas decides Via Sistina rival for Ranvet Stakes
English trainer William Haggas has selected his runner for the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes as he hunts his third win in the race at Rosehill on Saturday.
Ewen’s old marvel is Bulletproof for Brisbane
Victorian marvel Bulletproof Boy earned a crack at the Brisbane Inter Dominion with his fantastic Sydney raid earlier this month.
Tricky task for Jimmysstar after William Reid barrier draw
Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar will need luck after the barriers were drawn for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes.
Winkers to help Wodeton realise Golden Slipper destiny
Long-time favourite Wodeton has drawn well in the Golden Slipper with trainer Chris Waller hoping to bring the best out of him at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Wonder mare Bella Nipotina retired, to be sold at auction
Trainer Ciaron Maher has announced that The Everest winner Bella Nipotina has been retired and will be offered for sale in May.
Royal Ascot an option for Group 1 winner
Interstate and international options will abound for connections if Benedetta bounces back from an unlucky Newmarket Handicap run in Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley.
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