Sghirripa to right wrongs of last year’s Oakleigh Plate
After a luckless race last year, Sghirripa returns for redemption in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield on Saturday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Gerald Ryan sex abuse claim headed to court-ordered mediation
A historical sexual abuse allegation against leading trainer Gerald Ryan forms part of a broader civil claim by former jockey Jamie Evans, who claims three other men subjected him to degrading initiation rituals when he was an apprentice in the 1980s.
Queensland trainer fights for career in cobalt ban appeal
Queensland trainer Lindsay Hatch appears at the Queensland Racing Appeals Panel on Friday to appeal his 12-month suspension over a cobalt charge.
‘I could barely pull him up’: Melham’s Wish for Futurity upset
Star jockey Jamie Melham has utmost respect for Mr Brightside but also the horsepower to conquer the champion twice in as many Group 1 starts.
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‘Garbage guts’: Big-eating filly in great shape for Diamond
Trainer John McArdle says the signs are good for eating machine My Gladiola in his bid for a first Blue Diamond Stakes victory.
EXPERT TIPS: Blue Diamond, Futurity, Oakleigh Plate
Saddle up punters, feature race tips are back and the teams at Racenet and Punters have you covered for Saturday’s Group 1 races.
Aeliana primed for Hobartville upset against the boys
Jockey Jason Collett watched Aeliana got to another level during the spring and believes the emerging filly has been well prepared to complete a rare feat at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Hunter living Diamond dream with ‘cracking type’ bought for a steal
Third-year trainer Rory Hunter has already achieved his dream of having a Blue Diamond runner with a horse he thought would be out of his price range.
‘Levy on punters’: Warning over Greens’ plan to shut down racing
Federal National Party MP Darren Chester has sounded alarm bells about the Greens’ agenda to ban horse racing, which he says would see punters forced to cough up a levy to fund a ‘Horse Racing Transition Taskforce’.
‘If J-Mac wants to win it, he will’: Lloyd not distracted by premiership talk
Star jockey Zac Lloyd’s growing confidence doesn’t quite extend to claiming a surprise Sydney premiership this season, despite his rapid ascent to the upper echelons of the state’s riding ranks.
How late entry could pay off for Blue Diamond favourite
Taking their time has landed Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with a great chance to win a second Blue Diamond Stakes with unbeaten youngster Field Of Play.
Mr Brightside ‘full steam ahead’ to Futurity Stakes
Lindsay Park says stable star Mr Brightside has shown “good improvement” ahead of a second-up mission to defend his Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) crown at Caulfield on Saturday.
Blue Diamond favourite draws ‘ideal’ barrier after $55k gamble
After paying the $55,000 late entry fee, trainer Trent Busuttin picked the perfect barrier for favourite Field Of Play in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
‘He can’t jump over them’: Legends leap to McEvoy’s defence
Hall of Fame jockeys Glen Boss and Malcolm Johnston believe Kerrin McEvoy has been unfairly made a scapegoat for Via Sistina and Joliestar’s defeats at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
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