‘We had to start again’: Hope springs eternal with unbeaten filly
An unbeaten filly could be the one to take a stable that spent three years in the wilderness back to stakes racing after competing at Flemington on Saturday.
Horse Racing
EXPERT TIPS: Australian Guineas, Verry Elleegant Stakes, Surround Stakes
Saddle up punters, we have three big Group 1s being run at Royal Randwick and Flemington on Saturday and the experts at Racenet and Punters have you covered with their tips.
Shailer ready to make mark with backing of powerful owners
Paul Shailer is unleashing some promising youngsters at Eagle Farm on Saturday and it could be the start of big things for the trainer who has strong support from a powerful group of owners.
‘This will be tough’: J-Mac ready for Verry big challenge
Champion jockey James McDonald has faith in Cox Plate-winning mare Via Sistina but admits she’ll need to be at her best to repel the challenge of fellow stars Fangirl and Ceolwulf.
Memo to punters: Don’t write off Snowden in Slipper
Champion trainer Peter Snowden is going back to the future to attempt a third win in the $5m Golden Slipper next month.
Sky’s the limit for Slipper hopeful on Saturday
Trainer Sterling Alexiou is banking on natural improvement enhancing Skyhook’s claims on Saturday’s Group 2 Skyline Stakes at Randwick.
‘Real gentleman’: Tributes for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Michael Moroney
Popular trainer and multiple Group 1 winner Michael Moroney, who won the 2000 Melbourne Cup with Brew, sadly passed away in his sleep.
Minor setback for Winx’s $10m filly
Winx’s $10 million filly, Quinceañera, won’t make her race debut during the Sydney autumn carnival, with a slight setback seeing her sent to the spelling paddock.
Orman lands first Hong Kong winner with Whyte advice
With some advice from riding legend Douglas Whyte ringing in his ears, champion Queensland jockey Jimmy Orman has landed his first Hong Kong winner.
Young driver eyes another Group 1 with career-changing pacer
Exciting pacer Miki To Success has been a career changer for young Victorian driver Jackie Barker as the pair chase another Group 1 win in the Chariots Of Fire on Saturday night.
‘We have to fight hard to get what we can’: Battlers serve it up to behemoths
One was an unwanted yearling who overcame a leg fracture, the other a modestly-bred gelding who with a far too amorous attitude. But Willaidow and Shaggy are proof everyone has a chance in racing.
Verry Elleegant Stakes runner-by-runner form analysis, tips
Racenet’s Clinton Payne presents his tips and form assessment for each of the runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes at Randwick.
Trainer reveals ban toll: ‘My wife comes home every day crying’
Lindsay Hatch has opened up on the “shocking” ordeal of having to fight for his training career, but is still focused on his job until there’s a verdict in his cobalt ban appeal.
‘Miracles do happen’: Knight’s Choice thriving as All-Star Mile bid ramps up
While realistic about his All-Star Mile prospects, trainer Sheila Laxon couldn’t be happier with Knight’s Choice and it wouldn’t surprise her if the Melbourne Cup winner produces another miracle.
Pakenham Thursday tips: $10 value bet
A Clinton McDonald-trained runner can go one better than a narrow first-up second while $10 chance could overcome a class rise at Thursday night’s Pakenham meeting.
Wyong, Armidale Thursday tips: $3.80 best bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry presents his best bets and inside mail for Thursday’s NSW meetings at Wyong and Armidale.
Begg gives Royal Insignia seal of approval for Guineas
Trainer Grahame Begg has Royal Insignia primed to bounce back in the Group 1 Australian Guineas after the well-bred colt failed in wet conditions last start.
Sex abuse allegation against top trainer headed for Supreme Court trial
Hours of court-ordered mediation fails to resolve a sexual abuse allegation made by former jockey Jamie Evans against top racing identity Gerald Ryan, with the matter now headed to a civil trial.
‘No memory of it at all’: Jockey to make miracle riding comeback
Brave apprentice jockey Emily Pomfrett will make a miracle return to race riding this week more than a year after she suffered horrific injuries when a horse flipped.
Melbourne Cup champ craves Group 1 in adopted state
Irish jockey Robbie Dolan has won one of Australia’s biggest Group 1s but tells why it is important for him to win a big race in Queensland.
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