Flemington Early Oil for Saturday: $12 value bet
A consistent import can land a deserved win while a runner from the Tony and Calvin McEvoy camp could relish a rise in trip at Saturday’s Standish Handicap meeting at Flemington.
Horse Racing
Magic Millions record: Insurance tycoon splurges $2.8m on Snitzel colt
English millionaire Phil Cunningham only showed up at the Gold Coast on Thursday morning but instantly made his presence felt when he teamed up with Ciaron Maher to blow rival bidders out of the water on a Snitzel colt.
Shayne O’Cass’ tips, analysis for Wyong on Saturday
The Daily Telegraph’s Shayne O’Cass casts his eye over the big 10 race card at Wyong on Saturday.
Wyong Turf Talk for Saturday: Punters to bow to Queen
Mitch Cohen and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances at Saturday’s The Lakes meeting at Wyong, where Mitch will be loading up on a Bjorn Baker-trained mare.
Joseph has a Super Helpful tip for punters in The Lakes
Trainer Barbara Joseph believes Super Helpful is flying under the radar again heading into Saturday’s inaugural $500,000 The Lakes at Wyong.
Thanks a million: favourite marks full-circle moment for owner
When Hannah Jennings made the winning bid for a yearling filly in 2019, little did she know it would change her life.
Waller contender ‘finds himself in very winnable race’
Osipenko hasn’t won for more than 20 months but jockey Jay Ford believes that can change in the new $500,000 The Lakes on Saturday.
Weatherley’s grind could pay off with Flemington win
Apprentices are made to earn their chance to ride in town and Jordyn Weatherley would be thrilled to capitalise on her hard work when she rides an in-form sprinter at Flemington.
Stathi Katsidis’ Magic Millions memory lives on for brother
It’s been 15 years since late jockey Stathi Katsidis won the Magic Millions and tragically passed away in the same year. His boxing champion brother Michael opens up about his legacy.
‘Rules to be broken’: Trainer shock at Magic Millions favouritism
Lloyd Kennewell wasn’t expecting Invincible Woman to be the Magic Millions 2YO Classic favourite as the filly attempts to defy history on Saturday.
Bella Nipotina breeder lands huge Magic Millions result
AFL great and breeder Michael Christian has sold the full sister to In Secret for a monster result at the Magic Millions Sales on Wednesday.
Waller gives verdict on Gold Coast track
Chris Waller inspected the under-siege Gold Coast track after new turf was laid as officials scramble to salvage the Magic Millions meeting.
‘Watch my hand’: Orman reunites with horse who bit finger
Jimmy Orman stopped in to check on the horse who bit his finger off as he was given the all-clear to return for Magic Millions day.
Magic Millions win would be just the tonic for sick owner
Victory in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic would provide a big boost for one member of the all-female owned Luva Flutter.
Maher sees funny side after mum draws nightmare barrier
Ciaron Maher remains upbeat after his mum had the unenviable task of drawing the barrier for Icarian Dream in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and came up with 21.
Horses hit the sand as bidders seek auction action
Surfers Paradise beach is accustomed to plenty of foot traffic over the summer, but in the second week in January, the footfall is heavier than usual.
Kentucky billionaire drops $3.4m in 10 minutes
American billionaire has made a huge splash in the Australian bloodstock industry and continued his spending spree early in 2025 at the Magic Millions on Tuesday.
Turf whisperer called in to rescue Magic Millions
Evergreen Turf supremo Graeme Colless weighs in with his thoughts on the Gold Coast track in its race against time to be ready for Saturday’s Magic Millions meeting.
Kanga: ‘Horrific’ grandstand fire could have been worse
MRC chairman John Kanga has vowed to rebuild the Norman Robinson Stand as quickly as possible after fire engulfed part of the Caulfield Racecourse structure on Tuesday morning.
Filly out to fulfil late cattle baron’s Magic Millions dream
Hi Barbie can fulfil the racing dream of late cattle baron Alan Acton when she contests the Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday.
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