Gollan horse ‘forgotten’ in very competitive Victory Stakes
Champion trainer Tony Gollan has lauded the strength and the depth of Saturday’s Victory Stakes as he unleashes four horses including a “forgotten” contender.
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Godolphin moves to public training model, Cummings to start anew
Racing and breeding giants Godolphin Australia will spread its Australian team among a number of trainers from August 1, with champion conditioner James Cummings to launch his own venture.
‘Lucky place for me’: Modest Allen in quest for fifth SA Derby
John Allen admits Adelaide has “certainly been a happy hunting ground” as he strives to win the South Australian Derby for the fifth time on Saturday.
Savvy slot-holder’s secret to hitting Archer bullseye
Queensland businesswoman Karla McPhail is the most successful slot-holder in The Archer, and believes her $26 roughie can give her a second win in the “best field we’ve ever had”.
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Benagil secures trainer emotional Group 1 first in Oaks
Trainer Glen Thompson admits it been “a tough few weeks” as he scored an emotion-charged Group 1 win with Benagil in the Australasian Oaks.
‘My views are quite the opposite’: Waller distances himself from controversial letter
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has publicly backed the leadership of Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys while distancing himself from a controversial letter to racing minister David Harris.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, big bets and inside mail for today’s racing
James McDonald is on an intriguing import today as carnival racing moves to Adelaide and Perth. Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner right around Australia today.
Hayes slams scan ‘madness’ for HK star Ka Ying Rising
David Hayes is eager to run Ka Ying Rising at Flemington if he wins The Everest, but Racing Victoria’s vet protocols could get in the way of that happening.
What’s in a name? Plenty of history … and unwanted pressure
When a horse named after a legendary jockey lines up in a maiden at Newcastle on Saturday, his trainer Peter Snowden admits he’ll be as nervous as if it were a Group 1 at Randwick.
Sprint stars set up Stokes stranglehold on Sangster
Phillip Stokes has an enviable hand in Saturday’s $1 million Robert Sangster Stakes, and the Group 1-winning handler can hardly separate brilliant mares Climbing Star and Stretan Angel.
Weekend at Bernie’s: 70yo set to steal show in The Quokka
If you had told Bernie Miller a few months ago that he’d have a runner in a $5 million race, he’d have said you were an idiot. But on Saturday, the 70-year-old larrikin trainer can provide the fairytale story of The Quokka.
Minister won’t ban gambling company gifts after declaring free Darwin Cup tix
The NT’s Racing minister – who had her tickets to the Darwin Cup paid for by online betting companies – has confirmed she will not ban gifts from the industry ahead of a major review.
Ascot champ Asfoora thrives on beach retreat for Sangster
Globetrotting mare Asfoora is no stranger to new surrounds, and life at the beach for the past two weeks has her relaxed and ready for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes on Saturday.
Country jockeys lose riding gear in mobile home fire
Two Queensland country jockeys who lost $50,000 worth of riding gear and equipment after a fire destroyed their mobile home have thanked the racing industry for their support.
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