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.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Listed Carlyon Stakes Day at The Valley.
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.
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.
Ron Dufficy and Ray Thomas both agree that punters will be flying with their best bet on Coolmore Classic Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Team Hawkes has assembled its strongest squad of the season at Rosehill Gardens and has a great chance to capture the Group 1 feature. RAY THOMAS’ BEST BETS, QUADDIE TIPS
Promising two-year-old Gatsby’s late surge to secure a Golden Slipper start rests on the right result at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
A drop back to 1100m second-up looks a winning recipe for Ron Dufficy’s best bet at Royal Randwick on Saturday, while a Victorian raider also has a great chance late in the day.
Ron Dufficy has zeroed in on a promising two-year-old for his best bet at Royal Randwick tomorrow – but it’s not Storm Boy. He joins Ray Thomas in analysing the 10-race card.
The AFL’s bold and beautiful plan to spend $1 billion over the next decade to encourage more people to play footy must be a wake-up call for Australia’s racing industry.
A Donna Grisedale-trained seven-year-old will appreciate a drop in weight when he heads to Grafton in search of a third win for the preparation.
Owner, breeder and trainer John Ramsey is looking forward to the return of smart filly Shine Your Light on her home track.
A more mature Lockdown Gamble begins his quest for a return to shot at the Country Championships when he resumes at Cowra.
Our Sydney form experts have a couple of top tips for punters keen to cash in at Rosehill.
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