No hangover for ‘Benjamin Button’ of Queensland racing
Jack Bruce gelding Galifianakis seems to be getting better with age and is a top chance at Eagle Farm on Saturday after going close to pulling off a massive upset on Caloundra Cup day.
Horse Racing
Thompson sprinter ready to launch for Missile bid
With Your Blessing will earn another shot at a Group race in the new season if he can break his Rosehill drought in the July Sprint on Saturday.
Prebble ink: Rising Star apprentice up for title, premiership fight
Top apprentice Tom Prebble is chasing another milestone in the Rising Stars Final at Flemington … and it may even lead to some new artwork.
Mitch & Shayno’s Rosehill tips: ‘Too good a horse to go up $23’
Shayne O’Cass has made a long-priced runner his best bet of the day while Mitch Cohen also has a value bet to kick off the day. Get their race-by-race tips and analysis for Rosehill on Saturday.
Leap To Fame picture perfect for date with Inter Dom destiny
Queensland pacing champion Leap To Fame is inspiring harness racing fans from all parts ahead of his date with destiny in Saturday night’s Inter Dominion Pacing Final at Albion Park.
Munce makes big call to miss spring with gun colt
Chris Munce believes colt Cool Archie could be anything, which is why he has decided to bypass the spring carnival to focus on a major Group 1 in the autumn.
Flemington is your Oyster: Maher colt to find fast Lane on Saturday
Oyster Lane has potential to go one better at Flemington on Saturday after doing ‘everything right’ for a first-starter but win.
Quadzilla, Four-Play: Gilbert Gardiner’s tips for Flemington on Saturday
Form analyst Gilbert Gardiner presents his best bets and quaddie tips for Saturday’s nine-race card at Flemington.
Qld carnival wagering hopes ‘washed away’ by Derby day wet
Racenet reveals the Queensland winter carnival wagering turnover numbers, which had some “green shoots’’ but were hurt by the Group 1 Queensland Derby day washout.
Leap To Fame is ‘different gravy’, McCarthy concedes ahead of Inter Dominion final
Don Hugo’s champion driver Luke McCarthy concedes he will ‘almost certainly’ be handing over the Inter Dominion pacing crown to Grant Dixon’s Leap To Fame on Saturday night.
‘Doing Black Caviar things’: Hayes reveals why Ka Ying Rising is a ‘10 out of 10’
Hall Of Fame training legend David Hayes has done a deep dive for Racenet on what makes freak sprinter and raging The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising so incredible.
Record-breaking Baker aiming to go out on high note
Trainer Bjorn Baker reflects on his best ever season in Australia’s most competitive jurisdiction as he prepares for the final black-type race of the season in Sydney.
Brightside bounceback on the cards after Hong Kong flop
David Hayes was in Australia this week to see family but spent time watching Mr Brightside at trackwork … and he has emerged with a big prediction.
Hall’s journey from Makybe Diva, mines to training
Former star apprentice Vincent Hall won three races on the super mare Makybe Diva but he will be back at Flemington aiming to continue his rise as a trainer with an in-form three-year-old.
Mildura Friday tips: $21 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Friday’s Mildura meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Tamworth, Albury tips: $5 best bet
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Tamworth and Albury on Friday.
Albury, Tamworth previews: Drumcondra ready to shine
Local trainer Rob Wellington is warning punters against being too quick to dismiss his lightly-raced well-bred two-year-old Drumcondra who steps out at Albury.
Don Diego De Vega wins drama-filled Grafton Cup
Don Diego De Vega won the 2025 Grafton Cup but there was no shortage of drama as a horse threw the race away.
‘It was one in a million’: Widdup’s big call on The Everest
Trainers are used to getting phone calls from prospective owners but rarely do they go as well as the one Brad Widdup received in late 2019.
Spain ready to take aim at darts world champion
A double at Flemington would be fitting for Zac Spain before the dart-loving jockey takes on world champion Shane McGuirk in an exhibition tournament on Saturday night.
Shayne O’Cass’s tips, analysis for Rosehill Gardens on Saturday
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses all 10 races at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
Rosehill Turf Talk: Cohen spies a $3 special on Saturday
Form analyst Mitch Cohen has a former smart juvenile firmly in his sights at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, while Shayne O’Cass is spruiking a half-brother to an Everest winner.
Pride primed to continue winter hot streak
Trainer Joe Pride has been picking off winter features for fun and will be in prime position to continue his hot streak with Accredited and Estadio Mestalla on Saturday.
Battler finally finds dream horse that can take him to the ‘Olympics’
Geoff Kreutzer has had only moderate success as an owner but he’s in it for the love of the horse. However, he has found a galloper to get excited about.
Hickmott plots challenging path for Melbourne Cup prospect
Trainer Robert Hickmott will chase a Melbourne Cup berth with promising stayer Revelare but acknowledges it could be a tough road ahead.
Grafton preview: Hulbert hints at a Cup upset
Despite recent bad luck, co-trainer Will Hulbert is confident Dillian’s staying ability and an ideal draw can see him claim victory in the Grafton Cup.
Truck-driving hobby trainer sets sights on Sydney first
Queensland hobby trainer Craig Cousins has never set foot on a Sydney racetrack but that will change in the spring as he targets a $1.5m race with cult horse The Inflictor.
Cranbourne Thursday tips: $3.35 best bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Cranbourne meeting, presenting his best bets, lay of the day and jockey to follow.
Herbertson thrilled for ‘gentleman’ trainer before Melton mission
While driver James Herbertson chases Inter Dominion glory, he he be cheering on a promising trotter at Melton on Saturday night.
‘What a thrill’: Husband-wife team lands historic win in Ramornie
Trainer Jeff Dunn and his wife Rikki Jamieson claimed an Australian racing first when they won the Ramornie Handicap at Grafton.
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