Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
Horse Racing
‘Made a mess of them’: Neindorf nails Morphettville treble
In-form gelding Stay Focused blew his rivals away in the Nitschke Stakes as gun jockey Lachlan Neindorf snared three winners at Morphettville.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Nicolini Vito seals Caulfield double for Hayes brothers
The Hayes brothers sealed a feature double at Caulfield when they won the Victoria Handicap for the second straight year.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
‘Relief to finally win’: Country Final joy for Messara
Know Thyself’s success in the Country Championships Final meant a lot to trainer Paul Messara after a number of near-misses in the race.
Alalcance awesome in Chairman’s Quality blitz
Alalcance left many of her rivals for next week’s Sydney Cup in her wake with a dominant win in the Chairman’s Quality while Verry Elleegant’s relation, Belle Detelle, claims the Adrian Knox.
‘Cool dude’ named after pub sets sights on Group 1
Trainer Will Hulbert was testing Queensland winter carnival ambitions with Thee Creek on Saturday at Eagle Farm and the young colt passed with flying colours.
Hayes points way to spring with unbeaten filly
Lindsay Park will start planning for the spring with unbeaten filly Scenic Point after her dominant win in the Redoute’s Choice Stakes at Caulfield.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, inside mail for Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick
Can Linebacker win The Doncaster? Will Joliestar prove herself as the nation’s top sprinter? Ray Thomas previews a massive day of Australian racing highlighted by Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Caulfield favourite on trial for SA Derby
Emma-Lee and David Browne will know after Saturday if Galilee Series Final favourite Statuario will be heading towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
Caulfield tips Saturday: $2.70 best bet
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio has found two standout picks coming out of the same race at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting.
Payne’s life-changing Lisztomania: ‘I had to go buy a suit this week’
Inverell trainer Todd Payne admits it’s a life-changing experience just to have a runner in a $1 million race on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Federalist to stamp stallion papers in Sires
Federalist may lack experience but co-trainer Michael Hawkes is adamant the lightly-raced prospect is still a worthy contender for Saturday’s Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes.
Jollys out to repel Victorian raiders in Morphettville features
Richard and Chantelle Jolly lead the locals’ hopes of beating a strong Victorian challenge in the Dequetteville and Nitschke Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday.
‘Airborne’ Tom Kitten fills Cummings with Doncaster confidence
Godolphin trainer James Cummings concedes this year’s Doncaster is ‘full of depth’ but he couldn’t be happier with Tom Kitten and Pericles heading into Saturday’s $4 million mile.
Trainers’ boss in shock resignation as relations sour with Racing Qld
The top official in the Queensland branch of the Australian Trainers’ Association has resigned and it has caused turmoil in the relationship between trainers and Racing Queensland.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Caulfield
A two-year-old dropping in grade is among the top bets at Caulfield as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
‘We still don’t know his ceiling’: Will Briasa live up to the TJ hype?
Star jockey Tyler Schiller is confident Briasa is ready stamp himself as one of Australia’s best sprinters in Saturday’s Group 1 $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick.
Young star faces acid test as Hong Kong buyers circle
Trainer Billy Healey won’t be distracted by talk stable star Benzou could be sold to Hong Kong buyers as he focuses on continuing his winning form at Eagle Farm.
Randwick inside mail, tips: Don’t rule out rough result in TJ
Trainer Gary Portelli has stable star Kimochi primed for another giant-killing performance in the Group 1 $3 million TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Trainer ‘won’t go down without a fight’ to clear name
Rockhampton trainer Nick Walsh has vowed to clear his name after one his horses allegedly returned a positive swab.
‘Looks a nice race’: Suparazi seeks breakthrough triumph
Trainer Ben Brisbourne says consistent galloper Superazi is deserving of another win and the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at Caulfield looks the right race to do so.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Doncaster Mile
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doncaster Mile at Randwick on Saturday.
Ray and Duff’s Randwick tips: ‘She has this race at her mercy’
Ron Dufficy thinks a talented filly can beat the boys in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s race-by-race tips and analysis for Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Hulbert colt to test winter carnival ambitions at Eagle Farm
A young colt named after an iconic Brisbane pub will test his Queensland winter carnival credentials against a $1.75 favourite at Eagle on Saturday.
There was definitely a hangover period’: Hugh’s Hong Kong revival
Superstar jockey Hugh Bowman was always going to come back to Earth after his partnership with Winx ended six years ago … but he’ll be riding high in the saddle again at Randwick on Saturday.
‘I know I’m polarising’: Sex worker has Group 1 date at Randwick
Sex worker Carly Electric admits she is “quite polarising” in the racing industry but that won’t stop her going to the races on Saturday to watch her first Group 1 runner.
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