‘Zachariah the Electrifier’: The jockey targeting darts glory
When Zac Spain isn’t riding he’s pursuing his other passion – darts – and he is preparing for a dream exhibition match against a reigning world champion.
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Four-Play, Quadzilla: Gilbert Gardiner’s Flemington Saturday tips
Victorian form analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and quaddie selections for Flemington on Saturday.
Grateful Edgely seeks more Saturday city success
Hannah Edgely is making the most of her opportunitie as she strives for another Saturday city winner which will take her closer to riding out her 3kg claim.
‘His life was horses’: Emotional return for Laing’s last runner
An owner has shared cherished memories of trainer Robbie Laing as the last horse he saddled before his sudden death makes an emotional return to Flemington on Saturday.
Geelong Friday tips: $15 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Friday’s Geelong meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Warnie can honour cricket legend with consolation victory
A horse named after the great Shane Warne can go a long way towards earning himself a shot at a Melbourne spring carnival Group 1 by winning the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Lipp out to fulfil $40m Lotto winner’s spring carnival dream
Trainer Rex Lipp is determined to make a Lotto winner’s dream of having a runner in the Melbourne or Sydney spring carnival a reality with Group 2 winner Cifrado.
Trainer’s Inter Dominion bid 33 years in the making
Emerging trainer Chris Svanosio’s growing desire to win the Inter Dominion is closer than ever thanks to his star trotter Arcee Phoenix.
Newitt convinces Tassie trainer to test Waters at Flemington
Tasmanian trainer Sigrid Carr is confident she has found a suitable race at Flemington for speedy galloper Thespian Waters after sounding out top jockey Craig Newitt.
$1.4m colt prevails as $3m stablemate falls short again
It was a mixed day for a pair of Chris Waller high-priced yearlings at Canterbury with $1.4m colt Central Coast coming out on top before $3m filly Ernaux went under.
Uncommon James on spring mission after passing ‘make or break’ prep
Queenslander Uncommon James has shown he still has the talent and the desire to be a racehorse and will be deployed in the Melbourne spring for a couple of Group 1 goals.
Trainer with top strike-rate handed lengthy ban for steroid offences
Young Rockhampton trainer Nick Walsh, who boasts a fabulous strike rate, has been disqualified for 12 months after an anabolic steroid was detected in one of his horses.
Moe Thursday tips: $10 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Moe meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Sandown Hillside Wednesday tips: $14 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Dartboard hitting the bullseye for seventh trainer
Dartboard won’t reach the same heights as his half-brother Anamoe but he’s been an “absolute ripper” for trainer Brady Cross since arriving as a 19-start maiden.
Unbeaten filly on trial for stakes target in city debut
An outstanding seven-length win was part of Bendigo trainer Toby Lake’s plan to test Fieldelo as a stakes contender in Saturday’s heat of the Creswick Series at Flemington.
Victorian pacer on Tasmanian path to The Eureka
Star pacer Fighter Command will bypass the Queensland riches to focus on a Tasmanian pathway towards a spot in the world’s richest harness race.
Melbourne Cup champ no certainty for Queensland horse of year honour
Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice may be named Queensland Horse of the Year but two other contenders have claims, writes Ben Dorries.
Full Steam Ahead: Yellow Brick on road towards Epsom tilt
Yellow Brick’s performance in the Stradbroke Handicap has set up a return to Sydney for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap after his plans last spring went astray.
Ballarat Synthetic Tuesday tips: $12 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Coffs apprentice takes on Victorian riders … and Ballarat winter
Facing the Ballarat winter and taking on Victoria’s deep pool of talented jockeys will stand Coffs Harbour apprentice Courtney Bellamy in good stead during her three-month loan spell with trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
Heathcote eyeing Melbourne targets for warhorse Rothfire
Having stabled the Stradbroke Handicap winner War Machine for the Hayes team, Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote hopes the three brothers can return the favour this spring when he likely takes his old gladiator Rothfire to Melbourne to hunt Group 1 glory.
Japanese frontrunner books Cox Plate spot
A bold frontrunning performance earned Japanese galloper Meisho Tabaru a spot in the Cox Plate field with his win in the Group 1 Takarazuka Kinen.
‘I’m just not sure about her this year’: Cumani reveals Asfoora doubts
The lack of a first-up run in England doesn’t have Francesca Cumani ‘Believing’ in Asfoora’s chances of winning back-to-back Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot this week.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Racebook: Horses to follow, forgive from Sandown
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner wraps up Saturday’s meeting at Sandown-Hillside, revealing his horses to follow and forgive from the nine-race card.
Bedggood set to unveil St Lawrence at Flemington
Group 1 Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood is aiming new acquisition St Lawrence at Flemington on Saturday as a potential candidate for next month’s Listed Winter Championship Series Final.
Pakenham Synthetic Monday tips: $6.50 best bet
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner thinks an Alex Rae-trained gelding is primed to notch a second career victory on Monday’s meeting at Pakenham Synthetic.
Littlefield eyes Royal Ascot-Glorious Goodwood dream
Charlotte Littlefield has an early and light spring set for sprinter She’s Bulletproof, as part of a long-range Royal Ascot-Glorious Goodwood homecoming dream.
Impressive colt stands up for Stokes at Murray Bridge
Trainer Phillip Stokes had to scratch the favourite in the Magic Millions Racing Rewards 2YO at Murray Bridge but still won the race with impressive colt Matahga.
‘Would have been a Straddie force’: Pier wins consolation in style
Pier was stranded as fourth emergency for the Stradbroke, but his commanding win in the Wayne Wilson had trainer Darryn Weatherley pondering what might have been.
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