He’s named after a mountain in the Himalayas that’s never been climbed … but don’t for a moment think Khumbila isn’t capable of conquering the Midway Handicap at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Frankie the pint-sized pony hasn’t been by Giga Kick’s side in Brisbane this week, but there is a growing sense of optimism the former Everest champion can surge back to Group 1 glory at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Ron Dufficy thinks trainer James Cummings has found the perfect race for a promising Godolphin sprinter at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Get Duff and Ray Thomas’s best bets and analysis.
Trainer Grahame Begg has a high opinion of Group 3 winner Niance and has found a “nice race” for her return in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.
Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida is aiming for a feature race double on Saturday and he’s hoping talented colt Grafterburners has enough fuel in the tank to capture the first leg in the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes.
Private Legacy, a sentimental favourite of trainer Greg Hickman, is attempting to become only the third mare this century to win the Listed $200,000 Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
There was a time when Brendan Lindsay didn’t know where his next dollar would come from. Now, he is the owner of Cambridge Stud as his flagship mare Joliestar chases a third Group 1 win on Saturday.
Anthony Darmanin is a runaway leader in the Tasmanian jockeys’ premiership but a need to comply with Victorian riding requirements could bring a shock win in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.
Mid-north coast trainer Colt Prosser is back in business after the devastating rain bomb that his the area last week and takes aim at Casino’s feature races.
Three-year-old Grinzinger Moon heads to Caulfield on Saturday to extend a winning streak that started in a Towong maiden.
Following the defeat of the Rosehill sale proposal, what is the alternative funding model for the industry to combat a decline in wagering?
Brilliant filly I Am Brave made headlines at the Scone Cup carnival and will put her unbeaten record on the line at Rosehill on Saturday.
Trainer Michael Hickmott will have his first crack at a Group 1 – and he has a leading chance in the Queensland Derby on Saturday.
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Saturday’s 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
Trainer Phillip Stokes says a short hop to the Magic Millions sales complex had no impact on Femminile’s bid to become a dual Derby winner in Saturday’s Group 1 Queensland Derby.
Ray Thomas is ‘doing an O’Cass’ on Saturday, tipping a runner at a massive price in one of the weekend’s feature races. Get Ray and Shayne O’Cass’s best bets for the weekend.
Champion jockey Blake Shinn has turned his attention to the Spring Carnival after sustaining an injury at the jumpouts last Monday.
Noel Callow will miss the Queensland Derby after he was stood down from riding following a physical altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor at Doomben races on Wednesday.
European import Dillian is unbeaten since moving to Queensland from Victoria, and trainer Will Hulbert will set his sights on the Melbourne Cup if he can win again at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
There is never a good time to be injured but jockey Dylan Gibbons taking plenty of positives out of an injury which kept him out of the saddle for five months.
Racing Minister Anthony Carbines has appointed greyhound industry executive Terrie Benfield as the next Victorian Racing Integrity Commissioner.
Harness training great Chris Lang has joined his father and brother as a Living Legend as he begins his bid for a fourth Inter Dominion with comeback trotter Ollivici.
Trainer Chris Munce believes his colt Cool Archie, who he says reminds him of Sizzling, will finally get the respect he deserves if he can produce a fourth straight win on Saturday.
Victorian racing officials will work together to recruit Japanese raiders for the spring carnival following their success last year. See some of the horses on their wishlist.
Wet track specialist Divine Bene has conditions to suit on his home track of Gosford as he looks to secure his second win for the preparation.
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and analysis of the quaddie legs for Gosford and Inverell on Thursday
Jockeys Noel Callow and Kyle Wilson-Taylor were involved in a physical altercation at Doomben races on Wednesday with an inquiry opened into the matter.
Rosehill trainers have their say after a vote to sell the racetrack was rejected by ATC members, an issue which has divided the racing community.
Trainer Emma-Lee Browne would love to see Pakenham horses Femminile and Statuario repeat their SA Derby quinella in the Queensland Derby but with a different result.
Victoria Racing Club has broken with tradition and shifted it’s New Year’s Day meeting in a move aimed at drawing a larger crowd and new audience.
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