Kembla preview: Parker’s triad to shine in race returns
Trainer Kerry Parker is optimistic about the prospects of La Bella Bondi, Mah Ali and stable newcomer Irish Bliss in their return to racing at Kembla.
Horse Racing
Grafton, Kembla tips: $4.80 best bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and analysis of the quaddie legs at Grafton and Kembla on Thursday.
Shinn battles illness to extend lead in jockeys’ title
Blake Shinn may have been under the weather but he was on top of his game with a treble at Sandown that tightened his grip on the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership.
‘Ready to launch’: Grand result for Snowden’s spring hopeful
Blue-blood colt Grand Prairie got his latest campaign off to the perfect start at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday.
Owner has faith in teen to deliver fairytale Grafton Cup win
Owner Peter Wood believes a fairytale can happen in Thursday’s Grafton Cup with his $101 outsider Pure Deal as he puts his faith in a young rider.
Kiwi driver plans to cut loose in Inter Dom trotting final
Kiwi driver Bob Butt will have his first drive in an Inter Dominion final and will make sure he gives it a “real crack” with in-form trotter Bet N Win.
Stokes chases sentimental win with debutant at Flemington
Bold Secret will be a sentimental winner for trainer Phillip Stokes if the two-year-old gelding can salute on debut at Flemington.
Godolphin sells 25 horses for more than $2m
Racing and breeding powerhouse Godolphin had 25 horses go under the virtual hammer on Inglis Digital on Wednesday morning.
Volkano set to erupt again in Sires’ Produce
After winning his debut by 4½ lengths, Tony and Calvin McEvoy will throw exciting youngster Volkano into the deep end in the Group 3 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Morphettville Parks.
Eagle Farm passes first test without sight screen
A set of trials without a portion of the Eagle Farm “sight screen” has been conducted without a hitch.
Grafton preview: Childhood memories fuel Gibbons’ Ramornie dream
From schoolboy memories to racing aspirations, Dylan Gibbons sets his sights on joining his father, Andrew, with victory in the Ramornie Handicap when he partners the talented Barber.
‘Took my breath away’: How Angela Jones wowed Gai Waterhouse
Brisbane premiership frontrunner Angela Jones earned high praise from racing legend Gai Waterhouse after a recent Queensland winter carnival success.
MRC reveals why Caulfield Cup prizemoney won’t be raised
Despite prizemoney increases for the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, the MRC says keeping the status quo for the Caulfield Cup was part of a broader strategy for the club.
Sandown Hillside Wednesday tips: $7.50 best bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Wednesday’s Sandown Hillside meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Kensington preview: Sammy ready to conquer Sydney
After a string of wide draws, trainer Noel Mayfield-Smith is optimistic Sammy Conquers All is ready to shine in Sydney with a favourable draw.
Grafton, Kensington tips: $3.60 best bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and analysis of the quaddie legs at Grafton and Kensington on Wednesday.
‘No dodging Via Sistina’: Gollan keeps focus on Cox Plate
Tony Gollan is aware Antino is on a similar path towards the Cox Plate as Via Sistina, but he won’t be avoiding her as he focuses on giving his stable weapon the best possible preparation.
Rosehill trials lit up by early spring carnival contenders
A small but select group of spring carnival contenders stepped out at the Rosehill Gardens barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
‘We want a big field’: Howley circling Flemington Cup
Trainer Liam Howley would like to see a plethora of on-pace runners in front of his charge Virtuous Circle in Saturday’s Deane Lester Flemington Cup 1849.
Bred by a billionaire, bought by a battler: The Jackal’s remarkable Ramornie legacy
The Ramornie honour roll boasts legends like Takeover Target, Razor Sharp, Mistress Anne and Cangronde … but The Jackal will always have a special place in the hearts of Grafton locals.
Shades of Robbie Laing in young trainer’s Sandown hope
Lessons gleaned while working for the late Robbie Laing will be on show when Angus Townley gives a Royal Ascot winner his first start for three years at Sandown on Wednesday.
Price’s Inter Dominion duo ‘have both peaked at the right time’
Hidden behind the hulking headlines of Leap To Fame is another remarkable local Queensland success story in Saturday night’s $1 million Ladbrokes Inter Dominion final.
Ramornie mission is Boom or bust time for Heathcote galloper
Trainer Rob Heathcote is holidaying in Canada but he will be keeping a close eye on his two chances in Wednesday’s Ramornie Handicap at Grafton.
Shinn vote produces lofty Flemington expectations
A pre-nomination phone call from the manager of star jockey Blake Shinn enhanced trainer Shane Jackson’s confidence in Loft adding a Flemington flat win to his recent jumps successes.
Ballarat Synthetic Tuesday tips: $11 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow
Newcastle, Warren previews: Cummings to tie them in knots
Edward Cummings turns up at Newcastle on Tuesday with a first starter that is not only related to Tie The Knot – he is a virtual replica of the 13-times Group 1 winner.
Newcastle, Warren Tuesday tips: $4.60 best bet
Racenet form analyst Shayne O’Cass presents his best bets, inside mail and quaddie picks for Tuesday’s meetings at Newcastle and Warren.
Hard yards and heartbreak: Tubbs drawing strength from Greg ahead of Inter Dom return
In an emotional interview, Jess Tubbs opens up on the shock passing of husband Greg Sugars ahead of her Inter Dominion return on Saturday night.
One draw not ideal for Inter Dominion trotting fancy
Chris Svanosio has given punters a warning by conceding barrier one isn’t ideal for dominant Inter Dominion trotting favourite Arcee Phoenix.
Pakenham Synthetic Monday tips: $11 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Monday’s meeting at Pakenham Synthetic, presenting his best bets, value selection, lay of the day and jockey to follow.
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