The honour of saddling a favourite in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes makes up for any stress trainer Matt Laurie is under. Laurie opens up on family, racing and the colt chasing a $15m windfall.
The Blue Diamond Stakes headlines a huge Group 1 day of racing at Caulfield on Saturday. Here are our expert tips and analysis for racing right around Australia.
David Vandyke looks at his rookie two-year-old All Inclusive and immediately thinks of Group 1-winning superstar Alligator Blood.
Two-time Blue Diamond-winning jockey Luke Currie rates his mount as the filly most likely to upstage the boys in Saturday’s blockbuster at Caulfield.
Hall of Fame trainer Les Bridge won his first Hobartville Stakes with Sir Dapper in 1984 and believes Celestial Legend has the talent to give him a second at Rosehill on Saturday.
A prominent Sydney owner-breeder has negotiated to take over the Everest slot previously held by breeding giant, Aquis.
The pain of two Oakleigh Plate near misses could disappear in 65 seconds if the Jason Warren-trained Benedetta can post her maiden Group 1 win at Caulfield on Saturday.
A Hobartville Stakes contender who was paying as much as $51 earlier in the week is now a $9 chance after the booking of James McDonald.
Blue Diamond Stakes contender Bodyguard has been scratched — and his trainer Peter Snowden isn’t happy.
Boom colt Ozzmosis earns high praise from Dylan Gibbons after an effortless win in his first barrier trial this autumn at Randwick on Thursday.
The chance for a Group 1 triumph on a brilliant colt for an old mate spurred top jockey Ben Melham to make a rapid return from surgery to be fit for Saturday’s Blue Diamond.
Syndicator James Harron is enjoying a great season with his expensive colts which can continue this weekend in the Silver Slipper and Blue Diamond.
King’s Gambit may be a “handful” and a “weirdo” but Jamie Kah says the Oakleigh Plate sets up perfectly for him.
Matty and Benny discuss the long-awaited Melbourne Cup TV rights deal, the much talked about Jimmysstar ride, the triple Group 1 day of racing at Caulfield on Saturday, and a couple of tips for Hobartville Stakes day at Rosehill.
It is taking patience from trainer Kristen Buchanan and the connection of Gardenzio but the lightly-raced four-year-old is starting to put it all together and is ready to show his ability.
Ballarat trainer Mitch Freedman will start Attrition’s autumn campaign at the scene of his biggest triumph in racing in Saturday’s Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.
David McColm has a former Rockhampton galloper about to have his first start for his stable as he heads towards the rich QTIS Jewel 3YO.
Nash Rawiller admits Saturday’s meeting at Rosehill is shaping as an important day for the autumn carnival aspirations of Tom Kitten and Espionage.
Legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse would “love to tick off” her first Group 1 Blue Diamond on Saturday and will be wearing her lucky charm.
EXCLUSIVE: A renowned equine thoroughbred rehabilitation guru has provided some uplifting news about the progress of 2023 Melbourne and Caulfield Cup champion Without A Fight.
The race that stops the nation is heading to Nine as part of a unique broadcasting deal that the VRC has struck with wagering giant Tabcorp.
Bookies haven’t shown an Oakleigh Plate runner much respect despite it being the only Group 1 winner in the race.
Craig Williams and Ciaron Maher looked to have moved on from last Saturday’s furore involving All-Star Mile runner Jimmysstar but the trainer didn’t back away from his comments.
At least five superstars are vying for Horse of the Year honours in the closest battle in years – and The Championships could settle who is the nation’s best.
He was a striking yearling who sold for $200,000 – and after a host of niggling issues plus a gelding operation, Nibidano is finally ready to put it all together on the racetrack.
In-form trainer Brad Widdup heads to Wyong on Tuesday armed with two exceedingly well-bred fillies who wouldn’t look out of place in a Guineas or Oaks before the season is out.
The agreement follows months of tense negotiations between the three parties after Nine was left as the only major TV network in the race for the rights.
Trainer Phillip Stokes is convinced extra fitness and race experience around Caulfield will help Stay Focused bridge a gap on his rivals in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield.
A little rest and state-of-the-art recovery facilities have played a big part in Mr Brightside’s build-up to his next battle in Saturday’s Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.
The AFL’s bold and beautiful plan to spend $1 billion over the next decade to encourage more people to play footy must be a wake-up call for Australia’s racing industry.
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