The curious case of the Stradbroke betting market
There has rarely been a Stradbroke Handicap betting market like it with only one horse in single figures the week before Queensland’s biggest race.
Horse Racing
Brown prepares second horse with same name 20 years later
Trainer Cliff Brown enjoyed city success with one Forest Jim more than 20 years ago, but he’s chasing a surprise city win with another Forest Jim at Flemington on Saturday.
Racing Confidential: Harris recovering from spinal surgery
Wayne Harris, the former champion jockey and popular Sky Thoroughbred Central form expert, is recovering slowly after another major spinal surgery.
Kimochi heads into unknown for Group 1 double shot
Gary Portelli believes two Group 1s in successive week will not unsettle Kimochi in her quest for the Stradbroke Handicap.
Injury dashes talented mare’s Group 1 swan song
Trainer Grahame Begg will be seeking a winning boost at Flemington with Nonconformist after losing mare Zloties to injury.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Saturday’s 10-race card at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
Randwick Turf Talk: Saturday’s best bet has a Contemporary feel
Form analysts Adam Sherry and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on Saturday’s 10-race card at Royal Randwick.
It’s in the blood: Front Page up for the fight in Moreton Cup
Front Page is lucky to have even been born, let alone running in this week’s Group 2 Moreton Cup, following an incredible tale of his mum’s survival.
WATCH: Rothfire boosts hopes of Stradbroke ‘miracle’
Rothfire has given trainer Rob Heathcote some hope of making the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap after his recovery from a hoof infection took a positive turn.
Shannon steps down as Entain Australia boss
Leading wagering figure Dean Shannon has announced he will step down as boss of Entain Australia.
‘He runs times that other horses can’t’: Lee brothers’ next big hope
More than 40 years since claiming The Metropolitan and Caulfield Cup with Hayai, Jim and Greg Lee have discovered a young stayer with the potential to catapult them back to Group 1 glory.
Ka Ying Rising locked in for The Everest as slot details confirmed
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising, the world’s number one-ranked sprinter, will embark on a two-race Australian campaign following confirmation of his slot for the world’s richest turf contest.
Geelong Thursday tips: $12 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Geelong meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Randwick option worth the weight for Lees’ smart sprinter
Racing history might be weighing heavily against Brudenell but trainer Kris Lees wants to give the sprinter his chance in the Listed $200,000 Bob Charley AO Stakes (1100m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
‘We were very confident’: Payline can defy odds again in Kingsford Smith
Following a near-upset in the Doomben 10,000, trainer Chris Munce is bullish Payline will be a big threat again in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
Muffin Man cleared for takeoff in Queensland Derby
Charlotte Littlefield will continue her travel marathon after The Muffin Man scraped into the Queensland Derby field, and she says “everything is spot on” with her young stayer.
Wagga, Taree Thursday tips and inside mail: $10 value bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and analysis of the quaddie legs at Wagga and Taree on Thursday.
Wagga, Taree previews: Southern Dancer eyes redemption
Despite a series of unfortunate races, Southern Dancer has shown promise and trainer Gary Colvin believes she is ready to excel in the Heat of the Wagga Stayers Series.
$8000 filly who ‘walks like a duck’ spices up Stradbroke field
Toby Edmonds couldn’t believe his luck when he bought Spicy Martini for $8000, and the filly will continue her rags-to-riches journey in the Stradbroke Handicap after winning the Fred Best Classic.
Bargain-basement buy knocks off $3m filly
Racing is a great leveller – as evidenced by the result of the Warwick Farm opener today in which a $3m yearling was beaten by a filly that cost just $20,000.
Stradbroke hopes ‘slimmer by the day’ for Rothfire
Trainer Rob Heathcote fears time is running out for grand sprinter Rothfire to be fit for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap.
Waller gives hobby trainer reason to believe in Stradbroke fairytale
Larrikin trainer Craig Cousins, who has only three horses in work, has extra confidence in his Stradbroke horse The Inflictor after a chance encounter with Chris Waller.
Leedham seizing opportunities in star’s absence
With Australia’s premier drive James Herbertson holidaying overseas, emerging young Victorian driver Jordan Leedham is making the most of some increased opportunities.
Maher filly making right noises for Oaks upset repeat
A year after Socks Nation’s shock Queensland Oaks win, trainer Ciaron Maher will try to do it again with a filly that won at Bathurst two starts ago.
Jenni, Vinnie date confirmed for this breeding season
Yarraman Park has confirmed that its three-time champion stallion I Am Invincible will be the first mating for reigning horse of the year Pride Of Jenni this breeding season.
Boss lady Lang given Best chance to score biggest career win
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang looks poised to create Brisbane riding history and now she has an unexpected chance at scoring her biggest career win in the rescheduled Fred Best Classic at Doomben on Wednesday.
Coolmore backs O’Brien to pull off Storm Boy masterstroke
Coolmore has the utmost faith master trainer Aidan O’Brien can get Storm Boy back to his best at Royal Ascot after he failed to beat a runner home in his northern hemisphere debut.
Warwick Farm preview: Key factors to help Baker’s mare Star
Trainer Bjorn Baker is hopeful that a favourable weight drop and barrier draw can see Starmae return to winning form on her home track.
Warwick Farm Wednesday tips, inside mail: $14 value bet
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets, value selection and race-by-race analysis at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.
Williams’ winter priorities could hamper premiership pursuit
Craig Williams has eight weeks to reel in Blake Shinn’s 12-win lead in the Melbourne jockeys’ premiership, but his schedule may not allow it.
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