Mitch Cohen’s Blackbook: Five to follow from Randwick Saturday
Daily Telegraph racing expert Mitch Cohen has run the rule over all the action on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Ryan to pop the cork with It Is Spectacular in Champagne
The Wyong trainer won the Provincial-Midway Championships on Saturday but has an even bigger goal in mind at Royal Randwick this weekend.
Air Brightside: Lindsay Park champion primed for Hong Kong
Co-trainer Ben Hayes expects champion Mr Brightside to take the travel to Hong Kong in his stride ahead of his Champions Mile tilt.
Zeus toughs out Golden Mile victory after barrier incident
Regal Zeus overcame an interrupted week – and a race-day barrier mishap – to score a tough all-the-way win in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Fangirl, J-Mac stage fantastic finish in Queen Of The Turf
Star mare Fangirl completed a Group 1 double for jockey James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller with an exciting win in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick.
Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth
Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.
Wagga tips: Beasley hoping temperamental Jato is on her best behaviour
Former jockey and now trainer, Danny Beasley, is hoping his talented yet temperamental filly Jato puts her best foot forward when she resumes.
Grafton tips: A fresh Torovista is ready to fly
As stable star Far Too Easy edges closer to his Winter Carnival return, trainer David McColm can land a winning double with Olivershare and Torovista at Grafton.
Guineas winner Wonder Boy to get ‘bigger and better’
Wonder Boy scored a deserved win in the Bendigo Guineas to book a trip to Queensland, and trainer Jerome Hunter is confident the best is still ahead.
More Racing
Baker magic delivers upset Sydney Cup win with Arapaho
With a legendary father to call upon for some tricks of the trade, Bjorn Baker used one of Murray Baker’s old techniques to have Arapaho primed for an upset win in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Treasurethe Moment snatches ‘incredible’ Oaks victory from defeat
Treasurethe Moment was expected to win the Australian Oaks with ease but gave trainer Matt Laurie some anxious moments before producing an improbable victory.
Tempted atones for Slipper defeat with gutsy Percy Sykes win
High-class Godolphin filly Tempted was forced to cover plenty of ground but ended a terrific two-year-old campaign with a commanding victory in the Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.
Costin wins thriller at wet and wild Doomben
Visiting jockey Winona Costin had one ride at Doomben and she sure made it count before the meeting was abandoned.
Heartbreak horse repays Ryan’s patience in $1m Final
Trainer Sara Ryan’s perseverance with injury-plagued galloper Matcha Latte was rewarded with success in the Provincial Midway Championships Final at Randwick.
Bendigo tips Saturday: $2.80 best bet
A Phillip Stokes three-year-old looks the bet of the day at Saturday’s Golden Mile meeting at Bendigo after an eye-catching first-up run.
Newcastle Saturday tips: Alcabeel poised for success
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Alcabeel has been good in both runs this campaign and looks ideally placed up in distance to break through. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Newcastle preview: Home track specialist to make an Impact
Mark Minervini is happy to forget the first-up run of Star Impact and expects the mare to find her best form when she steps out over her best distance on her home track.
McColm craves Easy path to Stradbroke for Kosciuszko champ
Far Too Easy, who has twice cheated death, has enjoyed a trouble-free preparation for the winter carnival and that’s how trainer David McColm wants it to remain.
Trainers’ boss makes temporary return after quitting
Just seven days after quitting as ATA boss, Cameron Partington is back to help out trainers in Queensland until a new chief is found.
‘She’ll take catching’: Bates eyes another Group 1 heist
Jockey Declan Bates is plotting another Group 1 raid at Randwick with a freewheeling mare a year after his exploits with Pride Of Jenni.
Mr Brightside cleared for Hong Kong takeoff
Champion miler Mr Brightside has been cleared to travel to Hong Kong following a jumpout at Flemington.
Stanley back home in pursuit of stakes success
Jett Stanley is on the verge of joining the senior riding ranks and a maiden stakes win at his home Bendigo track on Saturday would be fitting.
Four-Play, Quadzilla: $200 betting strategy for Bendigo
A last-start Group 2 placegetter looks well placed at Bendigo on Saturday as Gilbert Gardiner gives his $200 betting strategy and quaddie analysis.
Read my Lipps: Cifrado will bounce back from slot race shocker
Trainer Rex Lipp still has Stradbroke Handicap ambitions for Cifrado as he looks to put his last-placed finish in the King Of The Mountain slot race behind him at Doomben on Saturday.
World Pool Preview April 12
Alex Donnelly previews the World Pool action this Saturday with racing at Randwick.
Kiwi filly out to repay faith and late fee in Oaks
The Australian Oaks wasn’t on the radar until Dubai Goldrush until her staying ability started to show in New Zealand, and her trainer was only too happy to pay the late entry fee.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Orange, Port Macquarie Friday tips: Excited for a winner
Still Excited, a David Pfieffer-trained daughter of Lonhro from The Galaxy winner I Am Excited, heads to Orange in search of an early career win. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Port Macquarie, Orange previews: In-form pair to keep the winners rolling
Trainer Mark Minervini has finally been able to repay jockey Luke Rolls for his assistance 20 years ago with three recent winners and they can add to their tally at Port Macquarie.
Hayes brothers ‘honoured’ to continue Moroney’s legacy
Lindsay Park brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes were “genuinely honoured” to be offered the opportunity to take over Michael Moroney’s Ballymore Stables.
Favourites day: Is this the easiest $63 multi ever?
There are six hot favourites on day two of The Championships and punters are being tempted to multi them up with a $1 all-up bet paying at least $63.
Enxuto flying but draw makes Golden Mile difficult
Trainer Robbie Griffiths will have a crack and hope for some luck with in-form galloper Enxuto in Saturday’s Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Baker’s Queen backing up to deliver another Group 1
Trainer Bjorn Baker couldn’t be happier with his Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and is confident she will handle the back-up as she strives for a third Group 1 win at Randwick.
Shayne O’Cass’ Randwick Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
Life’s a beach for Gollan mare in Sapphire bid
Tony Gollan mare Skirt The Law has overcome her health issues with some work at the beach ahead of her next target at Randwick on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Hill’s hectic weekend: Four flights, two AFL games and Bendigo races
Matt Hill has a heavy workload combining his race calling and AFL commentary duties, and this week’s Gather Round presents an extra challenge. But he “wouldn’t want it any other way”.
Gosford Thursday tips: Silencio Porfavor to speak with actions
The Matthew Smith-trained Silencio Porfavor was too bad to be true first-up but can bounce back to form at Gosford on Thursday. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
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