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.
Horse Racing
‘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.
Moody, Purton, Tapp join turf legends in Hall Of Fame
Three titans of the turf said were genuinely moved when each were told they will be awarded Australian Racing Hall Fame honours at a special ceremony in Brisbane on August 31.
McCarthy’s quest for Queensland riches begins
With a formidable team including Eye Keep Smiling and Hesitate, Luke McCarthy is set to make waves at Queensland’s premier winter racing carnival.
Geelong Friday tips: $15 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Friday’s Geelong meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
‘Zachariah the Electrifier’: The jockey targeting darts glory
When Zac Spain isn’t riding he’s pursuing his other passion – darts – and he is preparing for a dream exhibition match against a reigning world champion.
Coffs Harbour Friday tips: $5 best bet
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis For Coffs Harbour on Friday.
Racing Confidential: The Gai tribute that’s fit for a Queen
On the eve of the 20th running of the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich on Saturday, surely the time has come to consider naming a feature Sydney race in honour of the Hall of Fame trainer.
‘His life was horses’: Emotional return for Laing’s last runner
An owner has shared cherished memories of trainer Robbie Laing as the last horse he saddled before his sudden death makes an emotional return to Flemington on Saturday.
Grateful Edgely seeks more Saturday city success
Hannah Edgely is making the most of her opportunitie as she strives for another Saturday city winner which will take her closer to riding out her 3kg claim.
Bengal to claw his way into Kosciuszko contention
Trainer Luke Pepper believes his relatively new addition is capable of contending for one of NSW country racing’s biggest prizes.
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.
‘You dream about getting to 100 wins’: Baker eyes historic milestone
With 12 city meetings remaining this season, Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker is on 83 wins and is rapidly closing in on a century that he never dreamt possible.
Warnie can honour cricket legend with consolation victory
A horse named after the great Shane Warne can go a long way towards earning himself a shot at a Melbourne spring carnival Group 1 by winning the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Randwick Turf Talk: Mare can carry punters to winning day
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Civic Stakes day on Saturday at Royal Randwick, where Mitch is keen on a talented Ciaron Maher-trained runner.
Maher given keys to Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick
Ciaron Maher, the nation’s premier trainer, has been revealed as the new tenant for the famous Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick.
J-Mac gets on the board at Royal Ascot
James McDonald’s patience was rewarded when he delivered Crimson Advocate to victory in the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Newitt convinces Tassie trainer to test Waters at Flemington
Tasmanian trainer Sigrid Carr is confident she has found a suitable race at Flemington for speedy galloper Thespian Waters after sounding out top jockey Craig Newitt.
Moe Thursday tips: $10 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Moe meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Trainer’s Inter Dominion bid 33 years in the making
Emerging trainer Chris Svanosio’s growing desire to win the Inter Dominion is closer than ever thanks to his star trotter Arcee Phoenix.
Gosford, Bathurst Thursday tips: Straand to strike gold
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Gosford and best bets for Bathurst on Thursday.
Gosford, Bathurst previews: Pfieffer’s Star set for glory
Trainer David Pfieffer believes Our Little Star will thrive at Gosford with a drop in distance and class, positioning her for a strong performance.
$1.4m colt prevails as $3m stablemate falls short again
It was a mixed day for a pair of Chris Waller high-priced yearlings at Canterbury with $1.4m colt Central Coast coming out on top before $3m filly Ernaux went under.
Uncommon James on spring mission after passing ‘make or break’ prep
Queenslander Uncommon James has shown he still has the talent and the desire to be a racehorse and will be deployed in the Melbourne spring for a couple of Group 1 goals.
Trainer with top strike-rate handed lengthy ban for steroid offences
Young Rockhampton trainer Nick Walsh, who boasts a fabulous strike rate, has been disqualified for 12 months after an anabolic steroid was detected in one of his horses.
Melbourne Cup champ no certainty for Queensland horse of year honour
Melbourne Cup champion Knight’s Choice may be named Queensland Horse of the Year but two other contenders have claims, writes Ben Dorries.
Unbeaten filly on trial for stakes target in city debut
An outstanding seven-length win was part of Bendigo trainer Toby Lake’s plan to test Fieldelo as a stakes contender in Saturday’s heat of the Creswick Series at Flemington.
Sandown Hillside Wednesday tips: $14 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
‘Started as a stop-off on the way to Ibiza’: Zahra rules Royal Ascot
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Mark Zahra kicked off the Royal Ascot carnival on a winning note for Australia while Victorian mare Asfoora was gallant in her King Charles III Stakes defence.
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