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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THE LAST SAY: Curtain closes on group 1 racing in the west
The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Thomas previews a big Saturday of racing which features the final Group 1 of the year with the Northerly Stakes to be run and won at Ascot.
Corey Brown gets pain relief after back surgery
Former champion jockey Corey Brown feels almost back to normal after back surgery to remove rods and screws that were inserted after a race fall that ended his career.
‘Little hungry and little angry’: Pike drops to 50kg for Northerly bid
Champion local jockey William Pike will ride the lightest he’s ridden in five years as he chases an elusive Group 1 success in the Northerly Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
‘Stayer of the future’: Air Assault gunning for Ballarat Cup
This preparation could be the making of SA stayer Air Assault which can end on a high in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
‘He does it with ease’: Doyle wild about his emerging star
Unbeaten colt Private Harry comes to town after two stunning performances that has Nathan Doyle how good he could be.
Stewards push for 15-year ban on professional punter
A professional punter is facing a 15-year disqualification for betting with or for jockey Michael Poy.
Egan looks at positives in wide Ballarat Cup barrier
Young Werther has a wide barrier in the Ballarat Cup but jockey Billy Egan says where his main rivals have drawn could help his cause.
Duric glad to be back after longest career break
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Vlad Duric is eyeing off summer carnival riches as he makes his return at Eagle Farm from a three-month injury lay-off.
Clash puts cricket commentator’s passions to Test
Cricket commentator Jim Maxwell wishes he could be in two places at once as his racehorse Fiddlers Green strives for a Rosehill win while the Aussies battle India in the second Test in Adelaide.
Nolen to miss Ballarat Cup after nasty fall
Luke Nolen has been ruled out of the Ballarat Cup meeting after the extent of his injuries from a fall at Geelong were confirmed.
Irish-born whiz kid poised for Australian debut
Teen riding sensation Billy Loughnane will have two rides for training partnership John O’Shea and Tom Charlton at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘Pretty impressive’: Black Caviar’s nephew set for sharp return
The nephew of champion mare Black Caviar will make his return in a hot Benchmark 72 race at Rosehill on Saturday.
Damien Oliver: Everything points one way in Northerly
Damien Oliver is keen on Attrition in the Northerly Stakes and explains why the Victorian galloper will win the final Group 1 of the year.
Import has trainer stoked ahead of local debut
Phillip Stokes is looking forward to the Australian debut of a future Melbourne Cup hopeful at Ballarat on Saturday.
‘It’s a blessing’: Champion boxer thrilled to have horse named after him
Aussie boxer Liam Paro has a steely focus on defending his IBF super-lightweight title in Puerto Rico this weekend but could soon be watching a racehorse named after him making its debut.
The Valley Friday night tips: $7 tip in the last
A mare who won at The Valley last start can win again at the track and distance when she takes on the boys in the last race on the program.
Exclusive: Ladbrokes move to end $19m GRNSW deal
Ladbrokes are poised to walk away from its $19 million sponsorship deal with Greyhound Racing NSW.
Million-dollar gelding eyes Stradbroke golden ticket
The owners of million-dollar gelding Redford have some big prizemoney goals for him next year, which starts by winning The Gateway at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Berry cleared of facial fractures after fall at home
Star jockey Tommy Berry had to forego his rides at Warwick Farm on Wednesday but scans cleared him of a serious facial injury.
Attrition thriving with time and travel
Group 1 winner Attrition is on track to cap a lucrative campaign on Saturday in the Northerly Stakes (1800m) at Ascot.
Numerian to launch Perth campaign in Northerly Stakes
Proven top liner Numerian will tackle Saturday’s Group 1 Northerly Stakes as he begins the farewell tour to his stellar racing career.
Gifted mare set for stakes grade ‘moment’ in Bribie Handicap
Shalaa’s Moment should be finishing like a shot out of a gun on Saturday as she gets her moment for redemption in Stakes grade in the Bribie Handicap at Eagle Farm.
‘Game-changer’: Sports psych helps Group 1 jockey curtail suspensions
Kyle Wilson-Taylor has revealed how regular visits from a sports psychologist have been the making of him and helped to keep him out of the stewards’ room.
Maher looks to Future for coveted Ballarat Cup win
Ciaron Maher has won Australia’s biggest and richest races but the champion trainer is chasing a much sought-after victory in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
‘Fair amount of pain’: Gibbons sidelined into New Year
Dylan Gibbons injured his shoulder in October before learning it would require surgery to fix the damage, which will keep him out of the saddle for a significant period of time.
Caulfield Heath tips Wednesday: $4.40 top pick
A pair of debut winners can go back-to-back at the Caulfield Heath meeting on Wednesday.
Bendigo tips Tuesday: $2.80 best bet
A Nick Ryan import finds a suitable race to notch his first Australian win, which jockey Blake Shinn has several good chances at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Queen Elida primed to claim Inter Dominion crown
Queen Elida has her best shot at claiming the Inter Dominion in her third tilt with the absence of a superstar trotter.
Caulfield Cup winner’s incredible training return from bankruptcy
Jim Mason won the 1996 Caulfield Cup and has had his share of troubles since, but has bounced back to train on the Sunshine Coast.
Via Sistina 2.0? Yulong shell out seven figure sum for UK star
Via Sistina was purchased at the same Tattersalls December Sale last year and Yulong are hoping they’ve found another top class galloper in 2024.
Baker sticking to successful autumn plan for star duo
Bjorn Baker is already planning autumn campaigns for Overpass and Arapaho following their interstate feature wins last Saturday.
King to battle world’s best after triumphant weekend
Rachel King heads to Hong Kong to take on the world’s best jockeys fresh off her stunning win in the Zipping Classic last weekend.
‘He wouldn’t have won’: Trainer has no regrets on Rothfire
Rob Heathcote may be forced to change his summer plans with Rothfire but defended his decision to scratch the comeback sprinter last Saturday.
Globe switched on for Ballarat Cup test
Trainer Mick Price has a “minor reservation” when Cranbourne Cup winner Globe steps up in distance in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.
Hayes declares HK sprint sensation could be ‘horse of a lifetime’
David Hayes is buzzing with anticipation as Ka Ying Rising prepares for his coronation as the world’s best sprinter in the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint on Sunday.
Abuse survivor slams delays in racing workplace safety reforms
A sexual abuse survivor has criticised the Victorian Racing Industry for “appalling” delays on delivery of workplace safety recommendations.
Zahra: Without A Fight ‘very hard to beat’ in Group 1 return
Big race jockey Mark Zahra has declared comeback Cups champion Without A Fight “back to where he was” ahead of the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) on Sunday at Sha Tin.
‘Black Caviar class’: Dye’s huge praise for HK Sprint hotpot
Shane Dye says David Hayes’ spruik sprinter Ka Ying Rising can reach the enormous heights of Black Caviar if he continues on his rapid trajectory in Sunday’s Hong Kong Sprint.
Democracy Manifest can atone for luckless Railway run in Northerly
After a luckless run in the Railway Stakes, Chris Waller is hoping Democracy Manifest has a better time of it in the final Group 1 of 2024 next weekend.
Maher says jockeys’ went about jumpout boycott ‘the wrong way’
Champion trainer Ciaron Maher says jockeys have gone about the jumpout pay dispute “the wrong way”.
Explicit makes stunning Melbourne Cup statement
Sprinting dynamo Explicit deliver the Thompson family a fifth Melbourne Cup triumph with a slashing victory in the Group 1 finale on Saturday night.
Overpass maintains western perfection in Winterbottom defence
The remarkable unbeaten record Overpass boasts in the west continued on Saturday with the Bjorn Baker trained super sprinter defending his Winterbottom Stakes title at Ascot.
Bourke Floating on Cloud Nine after ATC Cup success
Apprentice Molly Bourke repaid the faith of trainer Matthew Smith and the connections of Floating by delivering a perfect ride to win the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill.
Private Eye rediscovers his zest with Festival Stakes win
A switched on Private Eye reminded race fans that form is temporary and class is permanent with a stylish win in the Group 3 Festival Stakes at Rosehill.
‘Griffo gave us a push over the line’: Arapaho’s Zipping Classic tonic
Days after the funeral of part-owner Paul Griffin, who was killed in a senseless one-punch attack in Sydney, Arapaho has delivered a much-needed boost for connections with a memorable Zipping Classic triumph.
‘I’m sort of in trouble’: Welwal’s surprise win has Super silver lining
Welwal caused a boilover in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) on Saturday and booked a ticket into the $1m The Supernova at Pakenham.
Stack’s on: Snitz’s Sandown Guineas success continues hot streak
Fresh off a treble at The Valley, Daniel Stackhouse produced another gem to win the Group 2 Sandown Guineas aboard the Ciaron Maher-trained Snitzanova.
Belvedere Boys serves up a classy performance in Country Classic
Trainer Matthew Dunn admitted he hadn’t thought beyond the Country Classic with Belvedere Boys but he now has several options after the gelding’s impressive win at Rosehill.
McEvoy gem delivers sweet success on Sargent stayer
John Sargent was concerned early but a perfect ride from Kerrin McEvoy lands Casual Connection back to the winners circle in the Midway Rosehill.
The Playwright’s win ends tough week for Tulloch Lodge
A week that started in tragic circumstances ended on a brighter note for Gai Waterhouse, Adrian Bott and the Tulloch Lodge team when The Playwright scored gutsy debut win at Rosehill.
Warren has a Diamond in mind for his Angel
A proven mix could lead to Mornington trainer Jason Warren having a serious crack at the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes with Merson Cooper Stakes winner Palm Angel.
Keayang Zahara aims to add Derby to NZ Oaks triumph
Freakish Victorian filly Keayang Zahara’s winning streak rolled-on and so will her time in New Zealand.
Seyers having ‘throw at stumps’ in Sandown Guineas
A feature tilt interstate can come with pressure, but the Sandown Guineas is more a case of “why not?” for SA trainer Matthew Seyers.
Small but Stylish ‘freak’ takes aim at Sandown Guineas
An author and a late Victorian racing icon played an early part on a pony-sized performer’s road to the Sandown Guineas at Caulfield.
Arkansaw Kid eyes another $1m race after luckless Meteorite run
A $1m race is the worst place for a luckless run but Arkansaw Kid could qualify for another seven-figure feature with victory at Caulfield on Saturday.
‘It’s an unknown’: McNeil’s query on Zipping Classic hope
Serpentine has the right form and colours to win the Group 2 Zipping Classic but jockey Jye McNeil has one nagging concern.
SA hoop sidelined with broken leg after fall
South Australian jockey Samuel Payne is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg at Gawler on Wednesday.
Cummings to learn training fate as creditors circle
Trainer Anthony Cummings is set to learn his training fate in a matter of weeks as he fronts Racing NSW to explain why he should retain a licence.
Racing Victoria weighs into jockeys, trainers pay dispute
9.50AM update: Racing Victoria will act as a mediator between trainers and jockeys to help the participant unions strike “a fair and reasonable outcome for all” in the wake of jumpout boycotts.
Caulfield tips Saturday: $2.60 best bet
A reliable Lindsey Smith galloper looks perfectly placed at Caulfield on Saturday for the Zipping Classic meeting.
‘Old school’ jockey who manages himself will travel anywhere
Jockey Paul Hamblin manages himself, will travel almost anywhere for a ride and says he finds inspiration from former jockeys who have sadly ended up in wheelchairs after having falls.
‘Blown up the clock’: Speed demon to let rip in Winterbottom
Bravo Centurion will give his rivals something to catch as the WA speedster aims up for his seventh consecutive win in Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes.
Trainer covets Jericho for Warrnambool ‘box set’
Trainer Shane Jackson wants to add Sunday’s Jericho Cup to his record of Warrnambool feature successes.
RV strikes deal to extend TAB tote windows
Racing Victoria has come to an arrangement with Tabcorp to keep face-to-face tote facilities at select meetings.
Wet track boosts O’Sullivan’s hopes in Zipping Classic
Berkeley Square has been meticulously placed this spring ahead of his potentially final run of the prep in the Group 2 Zipping Classic.
Outgoing integrity boss calls for action on abuse report
The outgoing Racing Integrity Commissioner has challenged Victorian racing regulators to “action” his recommendations to ensure a safe working environment for everyone.
DAMIEN OLIVER: Zipping Classic top pick ‘should be absolutely primed’
A horse who finished just six lengths behind star mare Via Sistina last time out is Damien Oliver’s top pick for Saturday’s Zipping Classic at Caulfield … and he thinks there’s value to be found in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
The Valley Friday night tips: $14 value bet
A runner from the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr camp can post a second straight win while a $14 chance could make a winning trip from Warrnambool to The Valley on Friday night.
Stammers to let riding do talking in Australian stint
Perfecting his craft will be English jockey Oliver Stammers’ priority when he hits Australian racetracks during his summer stint, which starts at Yarra Valley on Saturday.
Rothfire has weight lifted in latest miracle comeback
Rob Heathcote has tempered expectations for Rothfire’s return to racing on Saturday, but he has had a win before he even gets to the races on Saturday with his miracle comeback horse.
‘I have good self-belief’: Lloyd has bigger goals in sight
Zac Lloyd embarks on his first day as a senior rider after completing a highly successful apprenticeship, and is already pondering what’s next for him.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Thousand Guineas race day at Caulfield.
Early Oil for Zipping Classic day: $15 value bet
A strong first-up outing has left a Group 1 winner primed for a second-up success while a $15 chance is worth an each-way play at Saturday’s Zipping Classic meeting.
Concerns raised as VRC posts another massive loss
The Victoria Racing Club has plenty of work to do to arrest its financial troubles after the Melbourne Cup custodians announced another huge loss in its latest annual report.
Cup winner Dolan produces ace ride at Doomben
It was nowhere near as big as the Melbourne Cup but Robbie Dolan produced his latest fabulous ride to win the Recognition Stakes at Doomben on Wednesday.
Magic Millions champ returns with arrogant win
Lucrative summer, autumn and winter campaigns await Rob Heathcote’s mare Abounding following her brilliant return at Doomben on Wednesday.
Victorian jockeys set to take action in jumpout pay row
Victorian jockeys are set to step up its long-running battle to be compensated for riding in jumpouts.
Caulfield Heath tips Thursday: $17 value play
A Chris Waller-trained import can bounce back to winning ways while a $17 chance could progress from a last-start win at Thursday’s Caulfield Heath meeting.
Top driver to miss Inter Dominion for trotting sensation
Jason Lee will miss the opening night of the Inter Dominion series but the opportunity to steer the best horse he has ever driven this weekend will ease the frustration.
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