Hawkesbury preview: Maiden win brewing for short favourite
Cold Brew is the shortest-price favourite on the Hawkesbury card on Thursday but needs to start turning potential into a maiden victory.
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Hawkesbury best bets, inside mail for Thursday
The Daily Telegraph form analyst Mitch Cohen provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Hawkesbury on Thursday.
Decision on 2026 Cox Plate host delayed
Racing Victoria has pushed back discussions on where next year’s Cox Plate will be held. Find out why.
‘I’m in it for the fun’: Hobby trainer trucking towards Group 1 tilt
John Dann, who runs a truck repair and services company and only has a small team of horses, will have his first Group 1 runner in the Tatt’s Tiara and is bullish about his mare’s chances.
Bad barrier delays start to trainer’s Ballarat Cup dream
A terrible draw at Caulfield is likely to prompt trainer Melody Cunningham to delay the start of stable star One Long Day’s campaign towards a dream shot at the Ballarat Cup.
Trainer disqualified over anabolic steroid charge withdraws appeal
Rockhampton trainer Nick Walsh has withdrawn his appeal into a 12-month disqualification which was imposed by racing stewards after an anabolic steroid was detected in one of his horses.
Different tales for Firestorm and Floozie in Tatt’s test
A capacity field with emergencies has been declared for the final Group 1 of the Australian racing season at Eagle Farm this Saturday.
Hatch hoping Bush battle primes Jones for Tatt’s tilt
Lindsay Hatch is hoping Angela Jones can salute on his gelding Peshwa in the Battle Of The Bush final before winning her first Group 1 in the Tatt’s Tiara.
Boom colt Storm Boy retired after European flops
Coolmore-owned colt Storm Boy will stand in the Hunter Valley this season after failing to fire in two European starts.
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Honest galloper making Dash for $1m at Caulfield
A win at Caulfield would push consistent Warrnambool-trained galloper Dashing into a small group of Australian racehorses.
Winter hit-run mission for ex-Aidan O’Brien star
Group 1 placegetter Adelaide River missed the entire Sydney carnival due to a setback but is back for a one-run winter mission at Rosehill Gardens.
Sale Wednesday tips: $16 value bet
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Wednesday’s Sale meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Trainer keen to solve mystery of stallion after buying son for $10k
Albury trainer Rob Wellington is eager to find out what happened to stallion Aylmerton as he prepares his son Drumcondra for his debut this weekend.
Gollan marching towards another training milestone
Trainer Tony Gollan is on the verge of achieving a major milestone, and also has a golden chance to win his first Group 1 Tatt’s Tiara on Saturday.
‘Big boy now’: Unbeaten youngster targets return early in new season
Spring prospect McGaw’s popularity with Hong Kong buyers will only increase if the young sprinter lives up to expectations during his spring three-year-old campaign.
2025 Tattersall’s Tiara | Racenet Form Facts
The 2025 Tattersall’s Tiara will be held on Saturday 28th of June at Eagle Farm Racecourse. Racenet has compiled some critical form indicators…
Black Caviar and Winx: Two Legends that can’t be split
They were both freakish champions and trying to determine who is the best is the subject of robust debate. But what can’t be denied is Black Caviar and Winx both deserve join Carbine, Phar Lap and Makybe Diva as Legends in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Chaos as handler collapses after horse attack
Moments after winning $1 million, chaos has unfolded as a spooked racehorse sent a handler through the rails with a hellacious kick.
Golden Eagle runner-up wins at Royal Ascot as Storm Boy falters
Coolmore suffered another blow in its bid to build the international stallion profile of expensive colt Storm Boy as French raider Lazzat sprinted to victory at Royal Ascot overnight.
Kin’s Classic catch has Jones primed for Group 1 breakthrough
Jockey Angela Jones was all smiles after guiding Kin to victory for Team Godolphin in the Gai Waterhouse Classic.
Headley Grange continues winning ways in Civic Stakes
Trainer Joe Pride’s ultra-consistent performer Headley Grange added his first stakes win to his impressive record with victory in the Listed Civic Stakes at Randwick.
Wagga preview, tips: Cross and Chung’s next big hope
Just Like Tilda, the latest from the successful Cross-Chung partnership, made a stunning debut at Kembla and now eyes further glory.
‘That’s their Melbourne Cup’: Dolan delivers on Oughton in Eye Liner
Robbie Dolan was confident Oughton could win the Eye Liner Stakes and the six-year-old delivered just that in the feature event at Ipswich on Saturday.
It’s A Knockout stuns rivals with dominant victory
Ciaron Maher’s talented mare It’s A Knockout packed a powerful punch to floor her rivals at Randwick and earn herself a shot at black type glory.
Lulumon bounces back with stunning win
Trainer Jason Coyle’s strategic adjustments paid off as Lulumon rebounded from her last start flop to claim victory at Royal Randwick.
Brave One’s wide run no obstacle in Randwick triumph
The Team Hawkes-trained Brave One delivered a stunning performance at Royal Randwick, proving his versatility and potential as a top sprinter.
‘Didn’t think she get to the races’: $5500 filly delivers on debut
A horse that Jess and James Tzaferis never thought would make it to the races delivered for connections with a debut win at Morphettville.
Murwillumbah preview, tips: Ensby’s Lass chases hat-trick
In-form mare Rainbow Lass is not only chasing a hat-trick of wins but is also on trial for a potential feature race start when she heads to Murwillumbah.
Man bloodied in shocking fight at races
A wild brawl broke out at Royal Ascot as two fired up racegoers threw haymakers, with one man getting decked in front of shocked punters.
Flemington tips Saturday: $5 top pick
News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections at Flemington on Saturday.
Kembla preview: Wild Thoughts set to shine despite draw
Trainer Kerry Parker is hopeful for a rewarding day at the races, with promising prospects for his local and city runners.
Kembla Saturday tips: Spaceballs is ready to shine
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Kembla and best bets for Queanbeyan on Saturday.
Snowden aims to turn carnival fortunes around in Eye Liner
Sydney trainer Peter Snowden is due for a change of luck in the winter carnival and he’s hoping it will come with Xidaki in the Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich.
Emerging star apprentice baking up sweet success
Rising apprentice Jaylah Kennedy is not only receiving rave reviews for her riding, but also for her baking skills.
Coffey confident filly’s class can counter ‘tricky’ weight rise
Progressive stayer Shockletz will have to overcome a weight swing against some last-start rivals to win again at Flemington.
Ipswich Cup roughie hunting Sunshine State hat-trick
Trainer James Ponsonby says Philipsburg may be “no world beater” but is quietly confident the gelding can cause an upset in the Ipswich Cup.
Lipp out to fulfil $40m Lotto winner’s spring carnival dream
Trainer Rex Lipp is determined to make a Lotto winner’s dream of having a runner in the Melbourne or Sydney spring carnival a reality with Group 2 winner Cifrado.
Moody, Purton, Tapp join turf legends in Hall Of Fame
Three titans of the turf said were genuinely moved when each were told they will be awarded Australian Racing Hall Fame honours at a special ceremony in Brisbane on August 31.
‘Zachariah the Electrifier’: The jockey targeting darts glory
When Zac Spain isn’t riding he’s pursuing his other passion – darts – and he is preparing for a dream exhibition match against a reigning world champion.
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