Paynes bank on Easter Monday rain for five strong team
Timely rain could be an Easter Monday tonic for co-trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne at Sandown.
Horse Racing
Volcanic eruption seizes Hills Railway at Oakbank
David Jolly knew there was a big win in his speedster Volcanic Express, and it finally came with an explosive win in Hills Railway Stakes at Oakbank.
Problem horse gives Gollan satisfying win on fantastic day
Tony Gollan derived great satisfaction from King Kapa’s win at Eagle Farm as the leading trainer enjoyed a winning treble.
‘It means a lot’: Jett repays Gai with Hareeba success
Jett Stanley scored a memorable win in the Hareeba Stakes in his last day as an apprentice after convincing Gai Waterhouse to keep the ride on The Instructor.
Bankers Choice claims Mornington Cup on way to Warrnambool
Bankers Choice secured a golden ticket into the Caulfield Cup with his Mornington Cup win, and the Warrnambool carnival could now be on the radar.
‘Proper horse’: Nepotism unleashes electric burst to win Champagne
With relations like Black Caviar, All Too Hard and Ole Kirk, Nepotism showed he has inherited the family’s elite talent with a big win the Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Randwick.
Jimmysstar shines in All Aged triumph as Maher eyes Everest
Ciaron Maher has found his next The Everest contender after Jimmysstar underlined his talent in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
Bois D’Argent makes timely return to form in JRA Plate
Trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald receive an early wedding presence with a Group 3 winning double at Randwick including Bois D’Argent in the JRA Plate.
Clark special springs an upset in Packer Plate
Shangri La Spring caused a boilover with a perfectly judged frontrunning ride by Tim Clark in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick.
Navy Pilot steers course towards Group 1 winter target
A winter carnival Group 1 is the logical next step for Ciaron Maher colt Navy Pilot after a dominant win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, late mail for Randwick, Mornington and more
The latest tips, market movers, big bets … Ray Thomas brings you all the information you need to back a winner at all the key metro racetracks today.
Caulfield tips Saturday: $2.50 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio has found his best bet in the Mornington Cup and is tipping a talented sprinter to make a winning return on Saturday.
Kembla tips Saturday: Freedman gelding to take Command
The Michael Freedman-trained Last Command closed strongly for third when resuming and looks ideally suited stepping up in trip at Kembla. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Local trainer dreaming of Onkaparinga Cup upset
Hateech’s gutsy win on Adelaide Cup day was a memorable moment for Oakbank trainer Claudette Rose, but a win in her hometown Onkaparinga Cup would be a “dream come true”.
Briasa can seal Everest slot with Group 1 double
A slot in The Everest could be the reward if Briasa can secure a rare Group 1 Randwick sprint double on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Mornington
A lightly-raced filly can enhance her Queensland Qaks prospects at the scene of her maiden win as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Mornington.
Randwick inside mail: Broadsiding can defy distance drop query
Godolphin trainer James Cummings says Broadsiding is “ready to run the best race of his campaign” despite an unconventional path to the Group 1 All Aged Stakes.
Rival trainer reveals Gollan’s cheeky sledge: ‘I’ve got you surrounded’
Lindsay Hatch has one runner in the Ascot Handicap at Eagle Farm up against five from the Tony Gollan, but luckily for him it is the favourite.
Breeze getting stronger for another Caulfield Cup bid
Berkshire Breeze ran last in the 2024 Caulfield Cup but the Ciaron Maher stable believes he will be a different proposition this year if he can secure his spot via the Mornington Cup.
Baker happy to take Group 1 risk with smart filly
Bjorn Baker has belief Within The Law can handle a sharp rise in distance in the Champagne Stakes as the trainer aims to make it three straight weeks of Group 1 wins.
‘Big opportunity’: McMurray out to make most of Sydney stint
Queensland apprentice Jace McMurray has been handed a big opportunity to boost his career in the Harbour City.
‘Better version of myself’: Young hoop keen to stay on winning roll
Young gun Luke Cartwright says he has come back a better jockey since a race fall and wants to maintain his winning momentum over the long weekend at Mornington and Sandown.
Ray and Duff: All Aged tip ‘should be closer in the market’
Ron Dufficy is keen to take some value in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick. Check out Duff and Ray Thomas’ race-by-race preview for the final day of the Sydney autumn carnival.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Champagne Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Champagne Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 All Aged Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the All Aged Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Royal timing: Bott’s hot on Hong Kong target
Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are chasing their first international win with Royal Patronage in the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong next week … and they’re brimming with confidence.
‘Even better over 1400m’: Ominous warning for Briasa rivals
A leading form expert thinks Briasa can improve on a “massive new peak” when he steps out over 1400m in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Good Friday feature ‘perfect race’ for quirky sprinter to rebound
Trainer Glen Thompson is confident “untapped” sprinter Oak Hill can bounce back in the Country Discovery after another Flemington straight flop.
Echuca Good Friday tips: $10 value bet
Racenet form analyst Daniel Sankey thinks punters can get off to a flying start with his value bet at Echuca on Good Friday. Get his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
‘I love my work, it’s so rewarding’: Aiken harnesses a new calling
Former young gun driver Josh Aiken has gone from nurturing horses to helping young people change their lives. But harness racing will always be part of life for the son of champion horseman David Aiken.
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