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.
Horse Racing
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.
Sir Lucan defies odds to secure second Winter Cup
Sir Lucan bounced back from a first-up failure to become the first horse in more than 60 years to go back-to-back in the Winter Cup at Rosehill.
‘The boys have done it’: Hayes proud of sons’ landmark Stradbroke success
David Hayes praised his sons for delivering the family its first victory in the Stradbroke Handicap with rising star War Machine.
Star apprentice brings up century with first city treble
Braith Nock’s treble at Rosehill gave him a century of wins for the season and strengthened his bid for two premierships.
Cool Archie delivers Group 1 milestones in JJ Atkins
Irish jockey Martin Harley will head to Royal Ascot with his first Australian Group 1 success as Cool Archie’s win in the JJ Atkins also gave Chris and Corey Munce their first major together.
Stackhouse strikes in first ride back from European holiday
Daniel Stackhouse wasted no time getting back in the winner’s stall at Sandown with Hello Romeo after a five-week dream holiday in Europe.
Impressive colt stands up for Stokes at Murray Bridge
Trainer Phillip Stokes had to scratch the favourite in the Magic Millions Racing Rewards 2YO at Murray Bridge but still won the race with impressive colt Matahga.
‘Would have been a Straddie force’: Pier wins consolation in style
Pier was stranded as fourth emergency for the Stradbroke, but his commanding win in the Wayne Wilson had trainer Darryn Weatherley pondering what might have been.
What the jockeys said: 2025 JJ Atkins
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Stradbroke Handicap
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
The Last Say: Cummings plots Golden sign-off on Stradbroke Day
Tips, inside mail, market movers and the latest track conditions … Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner on Stradbroke Handicap Day at Eagle Farm, plus racing at Rosehill, Sandown and more.
Newcastle preview: Empress poised to bounce back
Trainer Jarrod Austin is hopeful a couple of key factors can pave the way for Elegant Empress to break through for a confidence boosting win.
Sandown tips Saturday: $14 value bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio takes a look at the Sandown Hillside meeting on Saturday.
‘Well over the odds:’ Yellow Brick road to Stradbroke boilover?
After missing a start in the Stradbroke Handicap last year, Yellow Brick has returned a “better horse” for Saturday’s race.
‘I couldn’t have scripted this’: Bates takes hot form to Sandown
Leading Victorian apprentice jockey Logan Bates is confident in-form and progressive Hughes could take another step forward on Saturday.
‘I thought we were going to lose Rothfire’: Miracle tale made for Hollywood
There have been emotional highs and devastating lows in the Rothfire story, and if he can pull off a Stradbroke miracle it would be trainer Rob Heathcote’s greatest racing moment.
‘Proof you don’t need to pay big money to have a chance’
Sydney racing needs a good news story so welcome to the stage syndicator Steve Vardy’s “Fab Four” of Winning Proposal, Crafty Eagle, Hell Of A Fox and Hellbent For You.
From fish and chips to the Straddie: Cejay scales new heights
Cejay Graham’s first job was in a fish and chip shop and thank goodness she hated it, because it led her to becoming a jockey and having a fairytale crack at the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday.
Rosehill Inside Mail: Anything goes for Quinton on Saturday
Hall of Famer Ron Quinton is hoping to bookend the Rosehill Gardens meeting with Like Anything and Watch My Girl on Saturday.
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