No Vinery for Aeliana as Waller waits on Wodeton’s next step
A date with the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes is off the cards for Chris Waller’s emerging staying talent while a decision will be made on Wodeton on Monday.
Horse Racing
‘Such a bloody shame’: Valley track manager bemoans untimely rain
Moonee Valley track manager Tony Salisbury has blamed untimely rain for a pattern and deterioration at Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes meeting.
QRIC deputy: I’ve got ‘supreme confidence’ in my team
Newly appointed Queensland Racing Integrity Commission deputy commissioner Kim Kelly says he has “supreme confidence” in his team as he ushers in a fresh era for the organisation.
Million-dollar Hong Kong offers roll in for Qld star
Young Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey has revealed offers around the $1m mark have rolled in to buy new Queensland star Benzou after he blasted to an imposing win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Swedish sojourn locked in for The Locomotive
Inter Dominion champion The Locomotive will tackle the world’s biggest trotting race – the iconic Elitlopp Trot at the Solvalla track in Stockholm – next month.
It’s Frothy time for Seyers and Singo
Frothy Macaw snared a huge result for Matthew Seyers, who secured his first win for leviathan owner John Singleton at Morphettville.
Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid
Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.
Harry makes Everest case as star continues to rise in Galaxy
Exciting colt Private Harry gave trainer Nathan Doyle his maiden Group 1 with a performance in The Galaxy that will attract interest from Everest slot-holders.
‘Lost for words’: Emotional Berry breaks Group 1 drought
Classy galloper Gringotts claimed his maiden Group 1 and gave Tommy Berry his first in three years with a thrilling victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
Broadsiding shows class and ‘plenty of guts’ in Guineas thriller
Godolphin trainer James Cummings praised the toughness of Broadsiding after the star colt prevailed in a thrilling Rosehill Guineas for his fourth Group 1.
Shanwah enhances Derby prospects with fourth straight win
Emerging stayer Shanwah has earned a shot at the Australian Derby after posting his fourth straight win in the Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley.
Via Sistina seals champion status with second Ranvet win
Champion mare Via Sistina is just one win away from equalling the mighty Winx after claiming her sixth Group 1 victory of the year with a superb win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
Waller glowing after filly’s brilliant brilliant return
Unbeaten filly Autumn Glow provided a reminder of her class with an emphatic comeback win in the Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.
Alalcance makes Sydney Cup statement in Manion rout
Co-trainer Adrian Bott sent out an ominous warning that Alalcance isn’t at her best trip yet moments after her dominant all-the-way win in the Manion Cup at Rosehill.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, market movers for Golden Slipper Day, William Reid Stakes
Ray Thomas previews a massive day of racing right around Australia, with the $5 million Golden Slipper headlining a 10-race-card at Rosehill Gardens. Get the latest tips, market movers, track conditions and inside mail.
The Valley tips Saturday: $2.90 best bet
A filly can finally break through this campaign without the presence of Treasurethe Moment, while a Ciaron Maher three-year-old can make it four in a row.
‘I’ll be clear, it’s not good enough’: Rogers’ plan to future-proof VRC
The Melbourne Cup is an easy sell, but the Victoria Racing Club has also relied on the annual carnival for too long as its primary source of annual income. Under new CEO Kylie Rogers, that’s about to change.
‘Proper horse’: Lees gets chance to match Slipper-winning father
Kris Lees, the champion Newcastle trainer, will join his late father on the Golden Slipper honour roll if Rivellino wins the big race at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
‘Why I do the hard yards’: Young hoop ready for Slipper stage
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Plenty of improvement in big Slipper firmer: Freedman
An element of luck provided Marhoona with her chance in Saturday’s $5 million Golden Slipper and trainer Michael Freedman is hopeful his untapped filly will take full advantage in the world’s richest two-year-old event at Rosehill Gardens.
Baker: This is my best chance to win Golden Slipper
Bjorn Baker has revealed it’s been his dream to win the Golden Slipper and is adamant he has his best-ever chance in the race.
‘We’re hoping she’s not on her A-game’: Marquand eyes Ranvet heist
English hoop Tom Marquand has made a habit of lowering the colours of Australia’s best but concedes Via Sistina will need to be off her “A game” in the Ranvet Stakes.
Valley redevelopment ‘on budget and on track’
The Moonee Valley racecourse and grandstand is only months away from demolition as club boss Michael Browell gives an update on the $2bn project.
Hoysted sprinter warming up for winter after health battles
Classy sprinter Ouroboros is back firing after a series of health issues last year and can continue his path towards the Queensland winter carnival at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Five lengths off the pace’: Pro punter reveals Wodeton worries for Slipper
Professional punter Kingsley Bartholomew has declared long-time Golden Slipper fancy Wodeton a ‘genuine double figure chance’ as bookmakers face monster payouts if the colt delivers on Saturday.
Rosehill Inside Mail: ‘Flying’ Fangirl has Ryder at her mercy
Narrowly beaten by Anamoe two years ago, then an injury absentee in 2024, is 2025 the year that Fangirl finally gets her name on the George Ryder Stakes honour roll? Chris Waller says yes.
‘Done a good job to get there’: Laming roughies hunt Guineas gold
They may be roughies, but Queensland trainers Bevan and Richard Laming will have their stable stars gunning for an upset in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas.
New test as Gluyas goes for gold in Rosehill Guineas
Adelaide trainer Andrew Gluyas is confident that Goldrush Guru can fire racing in the clockwise direction in the Rosehill Guineas on Saturday.
Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar
Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.
A Show like no other: Are 50-year Slipper records about to fall?
The two oldest records in Golden Slipper history are under siege at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday – 50 years since they were established by Toy Show in Sydney’s signature two-year-old race.
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