Griffiths Racing mourns Moonee Valley legend Dandy Kid
Grand sprinter Dandy Kid, who won a record 15 races at The Valley, has died at the age of 28.
Horse Racing
Hawkes hoping for The Everest-Eureka slot race double
With Briasa already locked in for The Everest, John Hawkes is hoping his exciting pacer Seathestars can burst into contention for The Eureka.
Gabba curator Dom Pelusi doesn’t like horse racing … he loves it
Meet the Gabba curator who juggles his two passions of cricket and horse racing as the hype builds towards this summer’s Ashes series.
O’Brien star shakes up Melbourne Cup market after Curragh Cup romp
Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien could have a top contender for his third Melbourne Cup after Al Riffa’s dominant win in the Group 2 Curragh Cup, a proven form reference for the first Tuesday in November.
‘The shoulder has had enough’: Digger calls time on career
Darryl ‘Digger’ McLellan admits it’s not the way he wanted his career to end, but an ongoing shoulder problem has signalled the end of his race riding career.
Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Five to follow from Winter Challenge day
NSW form expert Mitch Cohen has analysed all the action from Saturday’s Listed Winter Challenge Day at Rosehill Gardens.
End of an era for Godolphin in Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield
Emotions will run high irrespective of how Godolphin’s three runners perform in Saturday’s Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield.
Via Sistina, Fangirl, Tom Kitten and others set to ramp up spring prep
Trainer Chris Waller will unleash Via Sistina, Fangirl, Autumn Glow, Aeliana and Wodeton on a busy morning of Royal Randwick trials on Wednesday.
Ramornie-winning jockey plans to retire this year
Ramornie Handicap-winning hoop Rikki Jamieson will retire this year to focus on her family.
Williams relishing ‘hunter’ role in premiership battle
Craig Williams won’t give up on the Melbourne jockeys’ title without a fight as he cut Blake Shinn’s lead with a treble at Flemington.
Unlucky Jones leaves door open in Brisbane title race
Angela Jones was unable to extend her lead in the Brisbane jockeys’ premiership after five placings at Eagle Farm.
Lindsay Park filly follows script for classy Sires’ victory
Ethereum Girl was a class above her rivals in the Group 3 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Morphettville Parks after jockey Jason Holder was given a specific instruction.
Robusto too tough in Winter Challenge as Baker eyes Group 1
Bjorn Baker will raise the bar with Robusto after his stirring victory over Accredited in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill.
Grafton preview, tips: Xtra Approval set for Cup triumph
After a winless Grafton carnival, trainer Tony Ball returns with renewed confidence, aiming for victory in the Maclean Cup.
Hawkesbury preview, tips: Fly Scotty Fly Set for Redemption
With blinkers enhancing focus and a firmer track underfoot, the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained Fly Scotty Fly is poised for a strong performance at Hawkesbury.
Home-bred cheapie scores knockout win in July Sprint
The Richard Litt-trained Romeo’s Choice showcased his fighting spirit to claim a determined win from Storm The Ramparts at Rosehill.
Rose eases Prebble’s worries in Rising Stars final
Rose Hammond achieved her goal of winning the Rising Stars Series Final which helped Tom Prebble take out overall honours.
‘Exciting future’: Hayes smiling after colt makes winning return
Ben Hayes is looking forward to the spring carnival with Shining Smile after the colt made it five wins in a row in his return at Flemington on Saturday.
Wilson-Taylor steps up for double with Waller
With the star jockeys having left Brisbane, Kyle Wilson-Taylor grabbed the opportunity to shine with a double for Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller at Eagle Farm.
‘Put my neck on the line’: Online buy repays Archibald gamble
Co-trainer Annabel Archibald’s faith in Yoshinobu was rewarded as the gelding delivered a strong performance to win at Rosehill Gardens.
Without Peer defies odds with stunning debut win
Ciaron Maher two-year-old Without Peer showcased his potential with a debut performance at Rosehill that left a lasting impression.
Derby path looms for Busuttin-Young stayer
Jockey John Allen has endorsed the Victoria Derby credentials of Arcora after the young stayer claimed a deserved win in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.
Leap To Fame sets record stakes mark in Inter Dom demolition
Champion pacer Leap To Fame has annexed the Group 1 Inter Dominion Pacers Grand Final at Albion Park.
The Last Say: Tips, inside mail, market movers for today’s racing
Adam Dobbin provides all the information you need to back a winner ahead of a big Saturday of racing action around the country.
Gosford preview: Sneaky Choice aims for repeat victory
Trainer Brad Widdup is optimistic as Sneaky Choice returns to Gosford, aiming to replicate her debut win in the Class 1 Handicap.
Flemington tips Saturday: $2.70 best bet
Racenet form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his best bets for the meeting at Caulfield on Saturday.
‘I’ve had terrific support’: In-demand Roper keen to seize day at Rosehill
Anna Roper has rides for seven different trainers at Rosehill and wants to capitalise on that support with a few winners.
Owner: ‘I always wanted to call a horse by a stupid name and Neil was it’
A promising three-year-old named after a singing great and a respected bloodstock agent is aiming for another win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Local duo can Boot home another 2YO feature in Sires’
Bootlegger has impressed in his first two starts but faces a sharp test in the Group 3 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Morphettville.
Fork in the road for staying prospect at Rosehill
Saturday shapes as an important day in the career of his staying prospect Fioprospero at Rosehill Gardens.
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