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.
Horse Racing
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.
McEvoy chases slice of history in Queensland Oaks
Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy is riding for a record-equalling fourth win in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks on favourite Philia at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Dubbo previews: Lundholm’s Blue De Beers set for Silver Goblet glory
Dubbo maestro is sizing up his fourth win in the prestigious Silver Goblet with the unraced but clearly talented two-year-old Blue De Beers.
Port Adelaide Guineas winner set for Victorian test
South Australian galloper Snoopy Now will be tested against the Victorian three-year-olds at Flemington, but trainer Darryl Hewitt says he shouldn’t be underestimated.
The curious case of the Stradbroke betting market
There has rarely been a Stradbroke Handicap betting market like it with only one horse in single figures the week before Queensland’s biggest race.
Brown prepares second horse with same name 20 years later
Trainer Cliff Brown enjoyed city success with one Forest Jim more than 20 years ago, but he’s chasing a surprise city win with another Forest Jim at Flemington on Saturday.
Racing Confidential: Harris recovering from spinal surgery
Wayne Harris, the former champion jockey and popular Sky Thoroughbred Central form expert, is recovering slowly after another major spinal surgery.
Kimochi heads into unknown for Group 1 double shot
Gary Portelli believes two Group 1s in successive week will not unsettle Kimochi in her quest for the Stradbroke Handicap.
Injury dashes talented mare’s Group 1 swan song
Trainer Grahame Begg will be seeking a winning boost at Flemington with Nonconformist after losing mare Zloties to injury.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Saturday’s 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
Randwick Turf Talk: Saturday’s best bet has a Contemporary feel
Form analysts Adam Sherry and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Saturday’s 10-race card at Royal Randwick.
It’s in the blood: Front Page up for the fight in Moreton Cup
Front Page is lucky to have even been born, let alone running in this week’s Group 2 Moreton Cup, following an incredible tale of his mum’s survival.
WATCH: Rothfire boosts hopes of Stradbroke ‘miracle’
Rothfire has given trainer Rob Heathcote some hope of making the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap after his recovery from a hoof infection took a positive turn.
Shannon steps down as Entain Australia boss
Leading wagering figure Dean Shannon has announced he will step down as boss of Entain Australia.
‘He runs times that other horses can’t’: Lee brothers’ next big hope
More than 40 years since claiming The Metropolitan and Caulfield Cup with Hayai, Jim and Greg Lee have discovered a young stayer with the potential to catapult them back to Group 1 glory.
Ka Ying Rising locked in for The Everest as slot details confirmed
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising, the world’s number one-ranked sprinter, will embark on a two-race Australian campaign following confirmation of his slot for the world’s richest turf contest.
Geelong Thursday tips: $12 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Geelong meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Randwick option worth the weight for Lees’ smart sprinter
Racing history might be weighing heavily against Brudenell but trainer Kris Lees wants to give the sprinter his chance in the Listed $200,000 Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
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