Kin’s Classic catch has Jones primed for Group 1 breakthrough
Jockey Angela Jones was all smiles after guiding Kin to victory for Team Godolphin in the Gai Waterhouse Classic.
Horse Racing
Headley Grange continues winning ways in Civic Stakes
Trainer Joe Pride’s ultra-consistent performer Headley Grange added his first stakes win to his impressive record with victory in the Listed Civic Stakes at Randwick.
‘That’s their Melbourne Cup’: Dolan delivers on Oughton in Eye Liner
Robbie Dolan was confident Oughton could win the Eye Liner Stakes and the six-year-old delivered just that in the feature event at Ipswich on Saturday.
It’s A Knockout stuns rivals with dominant victory
Ciaron Maher’s talented mare It’s A Knockout packed a powerful punch to floor her rivals at Randwick and earn herself a shot at black type glory.
Buccleuch brilliance begins big day for Team Payne
Exciting youngster Buccleuch emerged as a potential Taj Rossi candidate on a big day for Patrick and Michelle Payne at headquarters.
‘He’s found his home’: Flash Aah springs Ipswich Cup upset
Rising 10-year-old Flash Aah, now with his eighth trainer, landed an upset victory in the Listed Ipswich Cup on Saturday.
Lulumon bounces back with stunning win
Trainer Jason Coyle’s strategic adjustments paid off as Lulumon rebounded from her last start flop to claim victory at Royal Randwick.
Mister Bianco books Winx Guineas bid with winning hat-trick
The Winx Guineas has been placed firmly on the agenda for Mister Bianco after chalking up a hat-trick of wins at Ipswich on Saturday.
Brave One’s wide run no obstacle in Randwick triumph
The Team Hawkes-trained Brave One delivered a stunning performance at Royal Randwick, proving his versatility and potential as a top sprinter.
‘Didn’t think she get to the races’: $5500 filly delivers on debut
A horse that Jess and James Tzaferis never thought would make it to the races delivered for connections with a debut win at Morphettville.
Murwillumbah preview, tips: Ensby’s Lass chases hat-trick
In-form mare Rainbow Lass has more than just a hat-trick of wins at stake when she heads to Murwillumbah, she can also earn herself a shot a feature race start.
‘We would love to go to Melbourne’: Cup hope wins at Royal Ascot
Irish master trainer Willie Mullins has unveiled a potential Melbourne Cup candidate in Royal Ascot winner Ethical Diamond.
The Last Say: Tips, market movers, inside mail for today’s racing
Ray Thomas previews a massive day of racing featuring the Civic Stakes at Royal Randwick, the Ipswich Cup, Eye Liner Stakes and Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich and a nine-race card at Flemington.
Flemington tips Saturday: $5 top pick
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections at Flemington on Saturday.
Kembla preview: Wild Thoughts set to shine despite draw
Trainer Kerry Parker is hopeful for a rewarding day at the races, with promising prospects for his local and city runners.
Kembla Saturday tips: Spaceballs is ready to shine
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Kembla and best bets for Queanbeyan on Saturday.
Snowden aims to turn carnival fortunes around in Eye Liner
Sydney trainer Peter Snowden is due for a change of luck in the winter carnival and he’s hoping it will come with Xidaki in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Emerging star apprentice baking up sweet success
Rising apprentice Jaylah Kennedy is not only receiving rave reviews for her riding, but also for her baking skills.
‘That is a great recipe’: Cummings cooks up Randwick rout
With four top chances in the final event on the card, trainer James Cummings is expecting a terrific end to the day at Randwick on Saturday.
Coffey confident filly’s class can counter ‘tricky’ weight rise
Progressive stayer Shockletz will have to overcome a weight swing against some last-start rivals to win again at Flemington.
‘He could go to another level’: Trainer’s Pride in Civic fancy
Civic Stakes favourite Headley Grange continues to raise the bar and can scale new heights at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘As a party, it stands alone’: Ipswich bounces back from blaze
Officials are expecting a bumper crowd of more than 12,000 people at the iconic Ipswich Cup meeting on Saturday, which last year was almost lost due to a grandstand fire.
Randwick Inside Mail: Grebeni poised for Civic breakthrough
He’s been racing consistently without winning this preparation but trainer Gerald Ryan is confident that’s all about to change for Grebeni in Saturday’s Listed $200,000 Civic Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick.
Ipswich Cup roughie hunting Sunshine State hat-trick
Trainer James Ponsonby says Philipsburg may be “no world beater” but is quietly confident the gelding can cause an upset in the Ipswich Cup.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips: Punters should plan their Exit on Saturday
Ron Dufficy is keen on the chances of a Danny Williams-trained runner that can get punters off to a terrific start at Randwick on Saturday. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’ race-by-race tips and analysis.
Stakes shot may come soon for Lune
Matt Smith’s promising filly Millie De Lune is a three-year-old on the rise and she could earn a trip to Queensland with another city win at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Singo’s ‘delicate’ filly to rock Ipswich as Gai bids to win her own race
A filly owned by John Singleton and some rugby league royalty will be out to showcase her spring carnival aspirations, as Gai Waterhouse bids to again win the race named after her at Ipswich on Saturday.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: Gilbert Gardiner’s Flemington Saturday tips
Victorian form analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and quaddie selections for Flemington on Saturday.
‘Not bombproof by any means’: Barrier rogue to complete Civic duty
Regular jockey Jay Ford is hoping Whinchat turns up in the right mood to showcase his talent in Saturday’s $200,000 feature in Sydney.
Lipp out to fulfil $40m Lotto winner’s spring carnival dream
Trainer Rex Lipp is determined to make a Lotto winner’s dream of having a runner in the Melbourne or Sydney spring carnival a reality with Group 2 winner Cifrado.
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