Rosehill racecourse manager takes up Moonee Valley job
Rosehill’s racecourse manager Shaun Patterson has resigned from his role to take up a position with an interstate club.
Horse Racing
Laming wants slice of luck for Oaks-bound filly
Luck hasn’t gone the way of promising filly Rapid Cheval as trainer Richard Laming targets a Group 1 Oaks race in either Queensland or South Australia.
Begg explores offbeat Oaks path for Cilacap
Grahame Begg won’t be taking the traditional path to the Group 1 Australasian Oaks with Cilacap, who will have a key lead-up run at Caulfield on Saturday.
Where to first for Giga Kick? Douglas keeps options open
Superstar sprinter Giga Kick is set to return next month, but trainer Clayton Douglas is still deciding which Group 1 race that will be.
Brideoake to add Prestige to Randwick
Mornington trainer David Brideoake is mulling a trip to Sydney for the Group 1 Sires’ Produce Stakes for a product of a developing partnership with a Hong Kong-based businessman.
Melbourne Cup hopeful sidelined with injury
A promising stayer which had been one of the top fancies for the 2024 Melbourne Cup has injured his tendon and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
Team Hayes sweat on Donny start with Rise At Dawn
Dual Doncaster Mile winner Mr Brightside has blazed a path his fellow “ugly duckling” Rise At Dawn can follow in Saturday’s $4m Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
Ballarat Wednesday tips: $6.50 best bet
An Archie Alexander-trained mare will relish getting back to her home track while a developing stayer could make sharp improvement stepping up in trip at Ballarat on Wednesday.
Latham accused of ‘tirade of abuse’ over plan to build 25K homes
Mark Latham is being investigated by the Australian Turf Club over an alleged expletive-ridden confrontation with a senior racing executive at Rosehill Gardens.
Warwick Farm Wednesday tips: Curtis’ filly to return in winning mode
The Lee and Cherie Curtis-trained Modella was terrific in her first two runs in January and can return from a let-up with a win at Warwick Farm. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Warwick Farm preview: Wet track no sweat for Perspiration
Trainer Ciaron Maher has patiently waited for a wet track for the return of stakes-winning colt Perspiration and gets ideal conditions at Warwick Farm.
Moment to Treasure as gun filly dominates Vinery Stud
Star Victorian filly Treasurethe Moment enhanced her standing as the ATC Oaks favourite with a commanding victory in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.
Dubai Honour sets up Queen Elizabeth blockbuster with Tancred win
Dubai Honour kept his unbeaten Australian record intact in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes and a clash with superstar mare Via Sistina now awaits in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Lekvarte enhances value before sale with Group 2 victory
What is likely to be her final racing preparation, Lekvarte powered through the heavy track at Rosehill to claim a thrilling win in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes.
Pride finds positives as Ceolwulf scrapes home in Neville Sellwood
Joe Pride concedes Ceolwulf will needs to improve to threaten Via Sistina in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after scrambling to a narrow victory in the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.
Pocketing earns shot at Derby with gutsy Tulloch win
The Group 1 Australian Derby wasn’t on the agenda for Pocketing but a fighting win in the rescheduled Group 2 Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill has forced a change.
KWT, Waller combo takes positive step with Derby hopeful
Young jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor approached Chris Waller looking for an opportunity and the partnership is bearing fruit as they combined for a win at Doomben with a potential Queensland Derby prospect.
Trainer’s confidence growing in NZ slot race bid
Victorian trotter Arcee Phoenix has made his third trip to New Zealand for the TAB Trot, and it’s the most confident trainer-driver Chris Svanosio has been.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Vinery Stud Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill on Tuesday.
Geelong Tuesday tips: $19 value bet
A promising debut could lead to a second-up win for a Greg Eurell-trained galloper while a $23 chance could be hard to run down in the last race of Tuesday’s Geelong meeting.
Two jumpouts to prime for Mr Brightside before Hong Kong test
The Hayes brothers will use local jumpouts to offset a seven-week gap between runs for Mr Brightside’s first crack at overseas competition in the Group 1 Champions Mile in Hong Kong next month.
Ray and Duff’s Rosehill tips: $6 value bet on filly with Slipper form
Ron Dufficy thinks punters can build a bank early on Tuesday’s rescheduled Tancred Stakes day meeting courtesy of a filly who wasn’t far off Marhoona and Tempted last time out.
Nikau Spur’s owner dares to dream of Melbourne Cup
Nikau Spur’s part-owner Grant Goodrum is dreaming big as he targets the famous Melbourne Cup race for his “genuine stayer”.
Newcastle, Tamworth Tuesday tips: $15 value bet
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets, value selections and exotic tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Newcastle and Tamworth.
Newcastle, Tamworth previews: Coyle’s ‘Sweet’ on newcomer
Multiple Group 1 winning trainer Jason Coyle is hoping first starter Semibreve can live up to her pedigree and price tag when she steps out at Newcastle on Tuesday.
‘No evil intent’: Trainer appeals ban over horse pipe strike allegation
A young Queensland trainer suspended for allegedly striking an unnamed colt with a poly pipe had ‘no evil intent’, the Queensland Racing Appeals Panel heard on Monday.
‘Deliberate, elaborate scheme’: Stewards want 20-year ban for jockey over betting scandal
Racing Victoria stewards have called for a hefty disqualification for jockey Michael Poy for his part in a betting scheme involving lay bets against 46 of his rides in 2021 and 2022.
Lloyd, Shinn pick up J-Mac’s Group 1 rides on Tuesday
Sydney’s star young rider Zac Lloyd and Melbourne’s champion jockey Blake Shinn have picked up James McDonald’s Group 1 rides at Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday.
Private Harry to miss TJ for all out The Everest assault
Sprint sensation Private Harry will miss Saturday’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes as connections set their focus on The Everest in October.
Wellington Monday tips, inside mail: $3.20 best bet
Form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets and value selections for Monday’s Wellington meeting, which features the Wellington Boot and Wellington Cup.
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