Exciting colt storms home to kick off big day for Opperman
Smart colt Matahga proved he was a class above in the Oaklands Plate, which was the first of a treble for jockey Jacob Opperman at Morphettville Parks.
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Puntin gives hot Baker 150 winners this season
Bjorn Baker is in the midst of his best ever season as a trainer and on Saturday Puntin gave him his 150th winner of the season at Rosehill Gardens.
Smith eyes Group 3 target with courageous Yellow Sam
Trainer Lindsey Smith will aim higher after Yellow Sam continued his comeback with another win at Caulfield on Saturday.
‘Big deal for me’: Sweet success as Sherry joins Group 1 club
Seven years after he arrived in Australia without a job, the stars finally aligned for Irish jockey Tom Sherry who celebrated his first Group 1 victory after taking out the Tatt’s Tiara.
Punters get plenty out of new Tulloch Lodge import
French import Elamaz landed a sizeable betting plunge in his first Australian start at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘Enormous talent’: Jones brings up 100 wins to high praise
It didn’t take long for Angela Jones to bring up her 100th win of the season at Eagle Farm with a ride that was hailed by trainer Rob Heathcote.
‘I’m still shaking’: Bush trainer celebrates huge win after ordeal
Trainer Lindsay Hatch was savouring possibly the biggest win of his training career after taking out the Battle Of The Bush Final just months after he was facing a 12-month suspension.
Colt’s late burst has stable excited for future
Exciting colt Sonofkirk showed his impressive turn of foot after another sluggish start to score his first win at Caulfield on Saturday.
‘We’ll get beat’: Alice Springs trainer charged after leaked video
Alice Springs trainer Dick Leech has been charged with conduct prejudicial for comments in a leaked video about a top Darwin Cup-bound candidate “getting held” back in a lead-up race.
Jones’ remarkable journey from outback to chasing Group 1 glory
Angela Jones grew up in the Queensland outback thinking the Melbourne Cup was Australia’s only horse race – but on Saturday she can secure her first Group 1 and pass 100 wins for the season.
Yellow Sam can honour Irish namesake 50 years on from famous betting plunge
Yellow Sam continues her comeback at Caulfield on Saturday, coincidently 50 years ago to the day the Irish hurdler she is named after landed a massive betting plunge.
75-year-old trainer shooting for glory in $200,000 Bush Final
Not only does 75-year-old trainer Barry Sheppard ride his own trackwork, he has a horse qualified for a $200,000 race at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Talented colt on Group 1-winning path in Oaklands Plate
Phillip Stokes colt Matahga will be hard to beat in the Oaklands Plate at Morphettville Parks as he sets out on a proven path to Group 1 success.
Price has Will to succeed as a senior rider
It hasn’t been an easy transition from apprentice to senior jockey for Will Price, who is eyeing his first Melbourne city winner in 18 months at Caulfield on Saturday.
Ray Thomas’ inside mail: Snowden tips quick bounce back for smart duo
Despite disappointing last-start defeats, trainer Peter Snowden is expecting Touristic and Manaajem to make their presence felt at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Caulfield on Saturday.
‘Hard watch’: Cousins reflects on Stradbroke heartbreak
The fairytale story didn’t go to script for The Inflictor in the Stradbroke Handicap but the cult horse will be back at Eagle Farm on Saturday for redemption.
Mullins strengthens Melbourne Cup hand with Royal Ascot winner Sober
Irish master trainer Willie Mullins has bolstered a potential Melbourne Cup hand with Australian-owned Royal Ascot winner Sober also being aimed at Flemington.
‘Horrendous’: Snowden mare overdue for change of luck in Tiara
Peter Snowden is confident unlucky mare Tashi can end a run of near-misses in the Group 1 Tatt’s Tiara at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Flemington tips Saturday: $5 top pick
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections at Flemington on Saturday.
Caulfield tips Saturday: $3.20 best bet
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his best bets and value tip for the Caulfield meeting on Saturday.
‘He has shown plenty’: Maher debutant could be winter find
Jockey John Allen has been impressed with two-year-old colt Oyster Lane in his trials ahead of Saturday’s debut at Caulfield.
Carly Thomas can enjoy day to Remember at Caulfield
Tough circumstances prompted Carly Thomas to get her trainers’ licence after a long time in racing but the move could bring her a first city win under her name at Caulfield on Saturday.
Wily trainer backs El Morzillo to land Tatt’s Tiara upset
Trainer Kelly Schweida believes $23 outsider El Morzillo can challenge the favourites in the Group 1 Tatt’s Tiara as he eyes a third win in the race.
Special filly to lead Besanko family handover
Trainer Ray Besanka is ready to hand the family business over to his daughter Kasey after 52 years, as they look forward to promising filly Illyivy stepping out at Caulfield on Saturday.
Ballarat Synthetic Friday tips: $20 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Friday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Gollan ‘itching to get back’ to fulfil Group 1 dream with rising mare
Tony Gollan was eager to return home from Royal Ascot as he shoots for the stars with improving mare Floozie in the Group 1 Tatt’s Tiara.
Decision on 2026 Cox Plate host delayed
Racing Victoria has pushed back discussions on where next year’s Cox Plate will be held. Find out why.
‘I’m in it for the fun’: Hobby trainer trucking towards Group 1 tilt
John Dann, who runs a truck repair and services company and only has a small team of horses, will have his first Group 1 runner in the Tatt’s Tiara and is bullish about his mare’s chances.
Bad barrier delays start to trainer’s Ballarat Cup dream
A terrible draw at Caulfield is likely to prompt trainer Melody Cunningham to delay the start of stable star One Long Day’s campaign towards a dream shot at the Ballarat Cup.
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