Goulburn, Muswellbrook Friday tips: $4.60 best bet
Lightly-raced Goulburn galloper Let’s Go Brandon is ready to build on his impressive maiden win when he again fronts up on his home track. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Horse Racing
‘I might not go home’: Kavanagh unveils filly for wife and mum
Levi Kavanagh, with co-trainer father Mark, will debut a filly which was bred by his wife and also has his mum in the ownership.
New Dawn: Bates seeks next Group 1 after Pride Of Jenni
Declan Bates cherishes his success with Pride Of Jenni, but is focused on finding his next Group 1 winner and is confident it could be the Stradbroke Handicap.
Racing Confidential: Friday is D-Day for Leilani Lodge call
The nation’s premier trainer Ciaron Maher and the high profile Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott training partnership are vying for the right to take over the least to the famous Leilani Lodge stables at Randwick.
‘No reason to merge’: VRC shuts down speculation
The Victoria Racing Club has rejected any merger plans in a letter to members, after revelations of a secret meeting between racing powerbrokers.
Caserta’s favourite horse sets out to fulfil Group 1 prophecy
Late jockey Chris Caserta predicted Far Too Easy would win a Group 1, and it would mean the world to his family and connections if it came true in the Stradbroke Handicap.
Larrikin truck driver has suit and speech ready for Stradbroke dream
Hobby trainer and full-time truck driver Craig Cousins is on the cusp of fulfilling a dream run with his Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap hopeful The Inflictor.
Rosehill Turf Talk: Code cracked for punters on Saturday
Form analysts Ray Thomas and Shayne O’Cass debate all the key chances on the 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses Saturday’s 10-race card at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his race-by-race tips and analysis.
McEvoy determined to give Cummings Group 1 farewell
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy has extra motivation to win the Group 1 JJ Atkins for trainer James Cummings on Saturday.
‘I’m not scared of you’: What led to jockey dust-up
Noel Callow has been hit with a hefty ban for a physical altercation with rival jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor, and the dramatic sequence of events can be revealed.
Australian star on track for big run in Sweden
NSW horseman Brad Hewitt admits he will feel like a fan watching on when his star trotter The Locomotive tackles the second race of his daring Swedish raid on Sunday.
Maloney fishing for another Group 1 in JJ Atkins
Jockey Ryan Maloney was fishing in his tinnie on Thursday, but is striving to hook a big Group 1 prize in the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Spot the Aussie: Winter Cup field a showcase for imports
There are 14 stayers entered for the Listed $200,000 race over 2400m with 12 of them born overseas … but this is hardly a new phenomenon for Australian black-type contests.
Power play: BRC boss lashes ‘chronic underfunding’
Eagle Farm’s John Power Stand will be condemned next year and the Brisbane Racing Club says that beyond that, there is “no clear path forward” for operating the state’s premier track for spectators and owners.
‘It’s not true’: Kepitis shoots down Crown Lodge rumours
In the wake of trainer James Cummings’ flagged departure to Hong Kong, Godolphin has confirmed “interested parties” are inquiring about its Sydney facilities … but Winx’s part-owner isn’t one of them.
‘I won’t be backing him’: Owner questions Stradbroke favourite’s odds
Big-time owner Rupert Legh has won three Stradbrokes but says he won’t be backing his favourite War Machine at the short odds on offer in the 2025 edition of Queensland’s greatest race.
Ownership group split over Front Page’s bid for Stradbroke glory
It was a close vote among owners to run Front Page in Saturday’s Stradbroke with the horse’s former trainer against the move.
Sale Thursday tips: $17 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday’s Sale meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
‘We won’t be recruiting a CEO’: Kanga to serve as MRC executive chairman
Melbourne Racing Club’s John Kanga to return to the role of executive chairman following the shock departure of CEO Tom Reilly.
Gosford, Ballina previews: Lees seeks redemption with import
After a challenging city race, Golden Smile returns to provincial company where trainer Kris Lees believes she has found an ideal opportunity to shine over 2100m.
Gosford, Ballina Thursday tips: Import to give punters a Smile
Golden Smile was an impressive maiden winner before stepping up to city grade last start. Back to the provincials and hard to beat again. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Special send-off for Robbie Laing in the offing
Young Cranbourne trainer Jack Laing has found a way to honour his late father Robbie during the upcoming wake for the Group 1-winning trainer at Cranbourne next Wednesday.
Trainer reveals Group 1 JJ Atkins contender was ‘flying blind’ in lead-up
It will surely help Group 1 JJ Atkins contender Torque To Be Sure that he will actually be able to see where he is going in the big race on Saturday, after having major issues the last time he raced.
“We’re all devastated”: Super stallion Snitzel dies
Group 1 winner turned super stallion Snitzel has died aged 23 leaving behind an ever lasting legacy on the thoroughbred racing landscape.
‘This wasn’t a decision I made lightly’: Cummings on shock Hong Kong switch
James Cummings has withdrawn his application for the famous Leilani Lodge stables at Royal Randwick after accepting an offer to train in Hong Kong.
Hawkes harnesses his love for the trots
He’s best known as the champion thoroughbred trainer with a 2025 The Everest contender in Briasa … but John Hawkes is also making his mark in harness racing.
‘I won’t be backing him’: Owner questions Stradbroke favourite’s odds
Big-time owner Rupert Legh has won three Stradbrokes but says he won’t be backing his favourite War Machine at the short odds on offer in the 2025 edition of Queensland’s greatest race.
Mates will be shaken and stirred if Straddie horse wins at $201
Seven close mates are living the dream with a runner in the Stradbroke, and some members of their Bond 007 syndicate are hoping for a massive payday after backing it at $201.
‘Never seen a better jockey’: J-Mac closes in on Miracle Mal’s mark
Hall of Fame jockey Malcolm Johnston is adamant James McDonald will claim his national riding record for most Group 1 wins in a season – it’s just a matter of when.
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