Our Christmas wish list: Gifts to ensure racing keeps on giving
As the jolly fat man delivers his Christmas goodies, senior racing writer Ben Dorries is popping his very own festive season gift down the chimney.
Expert Opinion
DAMIEN OLIVER: Why there’s an upset brewing in Oaks
The Wakeful Stakes has traditionally been the key guide to the Oaks, but champion jockey Damien Oliver is leaning towards the Sydney form this year.
Golden Eagle Day Turf Talk: ‘He looks a serious animal’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Golden Eagle Day at Rosehill Gardens, where they think an international could reign supreme.
COMMENT: Why we must back the vet’s call on Cup runners
Anyone suggesting Melbourne Cup vetting is ‘ridiculous’ – Jan Brueghel’s trainer Aidan O’Brien included – need only type three words into Google.
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ANALYSIS: What new government must prioritise for Qld racing
With the LNP stepping into government for the first time in almost a decade, they will take over racing in the state at a delicate time with turnover on the downswing and insurance costs soaring.
COMMENT: ‘King’ Kanga holds court on Caulfield Cup Day
The King didn’t turn up for The Everest at Royal Randwick – but new Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga made a royal impression at Caulfield on Saturday.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Monday Racebook: Star shines bright under lights
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over feature meetings at Moonee Valley and Sandown.
Australia’s Group 1 dilemma: Do we have too many?
COMMENT: Handing The Everest and All-Star Mile the status as Group 1 races is a logical and unmistakably positive step. But when are we going to start talking about the Group 1s that DON’T deserve that status?
COMMENT: Weir is entitled to a second chance … just not as a horse trainer
More than 600 days since covert video revealing Darren Weir using a jigger on three horses was first aired publicly, the disgraced trainer has been handed a new two-year disqualification. But in racing’s case, time doesn’t heal all wounds.
Monday Racebook: Horses to follow, forgive from The Valley
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Listed Carlyon Stakes Day at The Valley.
Randwick Turf Talk: Top tip ‘on the up and knows how to win’
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass are both pinning their hopes on a lightly-weighted stayer proving too strong for a ‘fascinating’ import at Randwick on Saturday. Get their best bets for the 10-race card.
Crystal ball: Horses, trainers, jockeys set for bumper 2024-25
A new racing season brings optimism and a fresh start for trainers, jockeys and horses. Gilbert Gardiner and Brad Waters forecast the stars of the turf set for a bumper 2024-25.
Monday Racebook: Gilbert Gardiner’s horses to follow, forgive from Flemington
Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over last Saturday’s meeting at Flemington.
Ray and Shayno’s Turf Talk: $41 top tip at Randwick on Saturday
Ray Thomas and Shayne O’Cass preview the 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, where Shayno is taking a punt on an import who looks well over the odds at $41.
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