Collett eyes premiership surge at Canterbury
Jason Collett is rapt with what he has achieved this season, which includes winning a Group 1, as he heads to Canterbury with his sights on finishing second in the jockeys’ premiership.
Horse Racing
Ryan duo to go dancing after winter campaigns
Stablemates Grebeni and Green Shadows are in contention for this year’s Little Dance but trainer Gerald Ryan wants to see them clash in another Royal Randwick feature first on Saturday.
Victorian pacer on Tasmanian path to The Eureka
Star pacer Fighter Command will bypass the Queensland riches to focus on a Tasmanian pathway towards a spot in the world’s richest harness race.
Full Steam Ahead: Yellow Brick on road towards Epsom tilt
Yellow Brick’s performance in the Stradbroke Handicap has set up a return to Sydney for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap after his plans last spring went astray.
Ballarat Synthetic Tuesday tips: $12 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
‘He could be anything’: Munce hot on Cool Archie’s future
Trainer Chris Munce isn’t sure whether JJ Atkins winner Cool Archie is a sprinter, miler or stayer … but one thing he is certain of is that the colt is a star on the rise.
Royal Ascot 2025: Who, what, when and how to watch
Asfoora is back to defend her title but she isn’t the only Australian interest at England’s famous Royal Ascot carnival this week. Here’s Ray Thomas’s full preview to all the action this week.
Coffs apprentice takes on Victorian riders … and Ballarat winter
Facing the Ballarat winter and taking on Victoria’s deep pool of talented jockeys will stand Coffs Harbour apprentice Courtney Bellamy in good stead during her three-month loan spell with trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
Hawkesbury, Nowra Tuesday tips, inside mail
Racenet form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and inside mail for Tuesday’s NSW meeting at Hawkesbury, plus tips for Nowra.
Nowra, Hawkesbury previews: From Nowra to Fiji, Jones keeps up on the action
Co-trainer Paul Jones will take time out from his winter getaway on Tuesday to monitor the outcome of the first and last races at Nowra, where his stable boasts a couple of live chances.
Heathcote eyeing Melbourne targets for warhorse Rothfire
Having stabled the Stradbroke Handicap winner War Machine for the Hayes team, Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote hopes the three brothers can return the favour this spring when he likely takes his old gladiator Rothfire to Melbourne to hunt Group 1 glory.
Japanese frontrunner books Cox Plate spot
A bold frontrunning performance earned Japanese galloper Meisho Tabaru a spot in the Cox Plate field with his win in the Group 1 Takarazuka Kinen.
‘I’m just not sure about her this year’: Cumani reveals Asfoora doubts
The lack of a first-up run in England doesn’t have Francesca Cumani ‘Believing’ in Asfoora’s chances of winning back-to-back Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot this week.
Bedggood set to unveil St Lawrence at Flemington
Group 1 Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood is aiming new acquisition St Lawrence at Flemington on Saturday as a potential candidate for next month’s Listed Winter Championship Series Final.
Gollan’s trip of a lifetime to Royal Ascot
“I was blown away by the spectacle”: Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan will take a short break from the Queensland Winter Carnival to watch his future colt Hey Tru Blue go around at famous Royal Ascot.
‘Huge offers’: Studs clamour for Cool Archie as owner dreams of Everest
Cool Archie has studs reaching for their chequebooks after a JJ Atkins victory that has made a compelling case for champion two-year-old honours and put the star colt into The Everest conversation.
Pakenham Synthetic Monday tips: $6.50 best bet
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner thinks an Alex Rae-trained gelding is primed to notch a second career victory on Monday’s meeting at Pakenham Synthetic.
Tamworth, Albury previews: Grills unveils bargain buys
Tamworth trainer Sue Grills will use Monday’s meeting at home to see what the bargain buys Pride Of Nations and Artie’s Magic can deliver on debut
Tamworth, Albury Monday tips, inside mail
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and inside mail for Monday’s NSW meetings at Tamworth and Albury.
Ray Thomas’ Blackbook: Five to follow from Rosehill on Saturday
Ray Thomas thinks an impressive winner could be a force in the fillies’ classics in the spring, while Ron Dufficy thinks Saturday’s racing unearthed a nice mare to follow in future races.
Littlefield eyes Royal Ascot-Glorious Goodwood dream
Charlotte Littlefield has an early and light spring set for sprinter She’s Bulletproof, as part of a long-range Royal Ascot-Glorious Goodwood homecoming dream.
‘There were dark days’: Harley’s Group 1 glory caps inspirational return
JJ Atkins champion jockey Martin Harley recalls the “dark days” when he feared he may never ride a horse again.
Dixon warms up for Inter Dominion with Albion Park domination
Premier trainer Grant Dixon has more string to his bow than just champion pacer Leap To Fame heading into a huge hometown Inter Dominion Carnival.
Gilbert Gardiner’s Racebook: Horses to follow, forgive from Sandown
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner wraps up Saturday’s meeting at Sandown-Hillside, revealing his horses to follow and forgive from the nine-race card.
At The Track: Decision on Leilani Lodge trainer delayed
The decision on who will take over the prestigious Leilani Lodge at Royal Randwick has been postponed, with the Australian Turf Club’s board set to review a report later this week.
Coonamble preview, tips: Lane back home chasing a Sneaky win
Wyong-based trainer Damien Lane relishes returning to his roots in Coonamble aims to capitalise on favourable race conditions with Sneaky Sofia.
‘He was a legend’: Bedggood, Bates dedicate Sandown win to Laing
Trainer Gavin Bedggood and jockey Logan Bates both paid tribute to their late former mentor Robbie Laing after combining to win the final race at Sandown with Hughes.
Sears duo celebrate Yellow Brick’s heroic Stradbroke effort
Local hope Yellow Brick nearly pulled off a stunning upset in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and trainers Tony and Maddy Sears could not have been prouder.
Williams cops ban on Stradbroke pick-up ride
Craig Williams scored a late pick-up ride in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap but it ended with a suspension.
Filly eases Portelli’s pain after Kimochi retirement with Rosehill win
Trainer Gary Portelli experienced racing’s highs and lows within 24 hours, as Queen Of Clubs scored her first win a day Group 1-winning mare Kimochi suffered a career-ending injury.
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