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.
Horse Racing
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.
‘You can’t train two-year-olds’: How Tommy’s scorn spurred Gai to Slipper dominance
The great Tommy Smith passed away in 1998 and didn’t live long enough to see his daughter’s first Golden Slipper win. But it was a comment on his dying day that was the catalyst for Gai Waterhouse’s future mastery of the race.
Filly creates Slipper history to erase Freedman’s anguish
Trainer Michael Freedman claimed a second Golden Slipper to make up for the one “that got away” last year with a home-bred filly having only her third start.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Racing SA announces upgrade of Port Augusta racetrack
The Port Augusta racetrack is set for an upgrade with its sand track to be resurfaced, which will cause one meeting to be postponed.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for The Valley
News Corp racing reporter Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis for The Valley on Saturday.
Ray and Duff’s Rosehill tips: Duff keen on $26 Slipper roughie
Ray Thomas and Ron Dufficy analyse debate the chances in all 10 races on a bumper 2025 Golden Slipper Day program at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Full brother of Golden Slipper runner resumes on same day
Billy Healey missed out on buying a filly who will contest the Golden Slipper on Saturday, but on the same day her full brother returns for the Queensland trainer at Eagle Farm.
More information needed on Rosehill replacement sites: Waller
As Australian Turf Club members prepare to vote on the sale of Rosehill racecourse in the next two weeks, trainer Chris Waller has called for more information on the two parcels of land the club is considering for a replacement track.
Waller, Via Sistina eye historic milestone at Rosehill
Wenona Girl is the last mare to win two Ranvets (formerly Rawson Stakes) in 1961 and 1964 … but Via Sistina is a long odds-on favourite to achieve the feat on Saturday.
Janiak back at races for unbeaten sprinter in Takeover Target colours
Joe Janiak, the former Queanbeyan taxi driver who trainer Takeover Target, will make a rare appearance at the races on Saturday to watch an unbeaten sprinter he bred and owns.
‘I was only 20 in Vietnam’: The inspiring story behind Galaxy hope Private Harry
A Group 1 win in The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday would be a fitting way for Private Harry to honour the man for whom he’s named … a decorated Vietnam veteran who admits he still has trouble sleeping all these years later.
Top 5 winners in 100 years of the William Reid Stakes
Saturday will mark 100 years of the William Reid Stakes and Racenet has listed the top five performances in the history of The Valley’s century-old feature.
Getting back to the provincials should help a Mornington-trained galloper back to winning form while apprentice Logan Bates has a strong book of rides at Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting.
Huge stakes for Waller’s $1.6m colt in Golden Slipper
Wodeton, the most expensive yearling in the Golden Slipper field, will becomes the most valuable thoroughbred in training if he wins on Saturday – and trainer Chris Waller is well aware of that.
‘They’ve got what it takes’: Alexiou’s simple Slipper message
Skyhook and King Of Pop bring vastly different formlines into the Golden Slipper but co-trainer Sterling Alexiou said there isn’t much between them and are ready for their biggest showdown.
Golden Slipper Day Turf Talk: Back the roughie or the obvious?
Form experts Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on 2025 Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill Gardens.
‘Punter’s Wife’ flags new Jimmysstar song
Amelia O’Neill became an accidental social media sensation after recording a song about Jimmysstar and she is working on another should the Ciaron Maher sprinter win the William Reid Stakes.
Bott bullish of another Royal result in Ryder
Adrian Bott says there was no fluke about the first-up win of Royal Patronage and is confident of a repeat in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes.
Rosehill Guineas runner-by-runner form analysis and tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Rosehill Guineas at Rosehill.
Everest interest could ramp up for Galaxy favourite
Everest slot-holders will start going wild about Private Harry if the unbeaten sprinter wins Saturday’s Group 1 The Galaxy.
EXCLUSIVE: VRC reaches settlement over Jamie Evans abuse claims
A confidentiality agreement underpins the Victoria Racing Club’s settlement of legal action brought by former jockey Jamie Evans, who has also accused trainer Gerald Ryan of sexual abuse.
Brad Waters’ tips, analysis for The Valley on Saturday: $5.50 best bet
A Warrnambool-trained mare can bounce back from a luckless outing while a $14 chance could make the most of a soft draw at Saturday’s 11-race William Reid Stakes meeting at The Valley.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/horse-racing/page/14