Miss Ole prevails as future star fillies emerge at Flemington
Two fillies showcased their spring potential with Miss Ole surging late to deny Espana in a thrilling duel down the Flemington straight.
Horse Racing
Dale ponders shot at Stradbroke with Front Page
Trainer Matt Dale faces a tough decision on whether to give Moreton Cup winner Front Page a crack at the Stradbroke Handicap or send the veteran sprinter for a spell.
Sunrays ends stellar campaign as trainer resists Group 1 lure
Connections will resist any temptation of testing classy filly Sunrays in next week’s Group 1 JJ Atkins after her win in the Show A Heart at Eagle Farm.
Hidden Motive digs deep for narrow victory at Randwick
Hidden Motive will go for a break and be set for the Coolmore Stud Stakes in the spring after his courageous win at Randwick on Saturday.
‘Biggest certainty ever’: O’Brien’s latest swipe at Melbourne Cup scratching
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien declared Jan Brueghel was a certainty to win last year’s Melbourne Cup after the horse won the Coronation Cup overnight, and has ruled out a return.
Joliestar in the nick of time in the Kingsford Smith Cup
Champion jockey James McDonald timed his run to perfection aboard Joliestar in the $1 million Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Derby
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Oaks
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Kingsford Smith Cup
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, big bets, inside mail for today’s racing
Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner right around Australia today with three Group 1s at Eagle Farm and massive cards at Randwick, Flemington and more.
Derby delay positive and blow for Victorian pair
The rescheduling of the Queensland Derby has boosted the chances for grey gelding Statuario but Phillip Stokes isn’t so bullish about his filly Femminile’s hopes.
Newcastle Saturday tips and inside mail: Queen to reign
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis at Newcastle on Saturday.
Newcastle preview: Home track has Doyle’s gelding set to Attack
Following a disappointing performance at Hawkesbury last start, Rush Attack is expected to rebound when he returns to familiar turf and drops in grade.
Flemington tips Saturday: $7 top pick
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections for the Flemington meeting on Saturday.
Allen aiming to continue hot streak into winter
With 22 winners in the past month, jockey Ben Allen wants to capitalise on his great form at Flemington on Saturday and during the winter months.
Ottobre goes full circle with Oaks contender
Tony Ottobre used to be an apprentice jockey for legendary trainer Colin Hayes, whose grandsons are now training his Queensland Oaks chance Jenni’s Meadow.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: $200 betting strategy for Flemington
Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for Flemington on Saturday.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick, Eagle Farm tips: Best bet to ‘go right on with job’
Ray Thomas and Sky Ron Dufficy discuss all the chances on the 10-race program at Royal Randwick, as well as the three Group 1 races at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Rocks or Diamonds? Classy mare tests Pfieffer’s patience
Trainer David Pfieffer spoke about the two very different sides of Oh Diamond Lil on the eve of her Randwick assignment on Saturday.
‘My Dad burst into tears’: Racing manager’s AFL dream comes true
Jack Howard, the racing manager for trainer Danny O’Brien, will be at the MCG instead of Flemington on Saturday to fulfill his AFL dream.
‘How do they work that out?’: Trainer queries Joliestar ‘best horse’ tag
Trainer Clayton Douglas insists Giga Kick should be held in the same regard as Joliestar with the stage set for an epic Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup clash on Saturday.
‘I’ll be moving to Vaucluse!’: It’s all in the name for Sargent filly
John Sargent has revealed the comical explanation behind the naming of bargain basement buy, Change My Address, who could unlock a fancy new home for the Group 1-winning trainer.
Bookmaker steps in to end standoff over early fixed odds
A corporate bookmaker has dived in to try to end the impasse over early fixed odds markets for non metropolitan and midweek races.
‘Sobriety is the key to everything I do’: Why every day is a victory for Vandyke
David Vandyke has trained four Group 1 winners and has the favourite for Saturday’s Queensland Oaks in Philia. But undoubtedly his greatest achievement is his 26 years of sobriety.
Dubbo Friday tips and inside mail: $2.90 best bet
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis at Dubbo on Friday.
Pride sets sights on Randwick quaddie clean sweep
Trainer Joe Pride can become the “Quaddie King” if his stable quartet of Cool Jakey, In Flight, Headley Grange and Storm The Ramparts sweep the final four races at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Doyle sprinter a Hidden talent no more
The Private Harry connection of trainer Nathan Doyle, syndicator Sean Driver and jockey Ash Morgan will combine with another boom young sprinter Hidden Motive at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘He’s been good to me’: Jones seizes unexpected Group 1 chance
Angela Jones says it will be a special moment when she rides Zarastro in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup after he was scratched from the race last week.
‘I want to win every race’: Secret behind Prebble’s rapid rise
Despite his elite pedigree, Tom Prebble only learned to ride five years ago but he is currently the leading apprentice in Victoria. He reveals the key to his rapid development.
Swan Hill Friday tips: $17 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Friday’s Swan Hill meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
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