Welcome to The Race Season 2.
This is The Race, The TAB Everest... where speed, strategy, and nerves of steel come together for the world’s richest turf race.
Each week, we dive into last week’s key results, the latest news from trainers fighting for a slot, slot holders selecting their champions, and the jockeys chasing the ride of a lifetime.
With $20 million on the line, every sprint is an audition, every decision a game-changer. Who will make the cut for the ultimate showdown?
We’ll review, analyse, and preview the race to glory. The countdown is on… The Race starts now.
Pericles primed for elusive Group 1 success
Champion jockey Blake Shinn is looking forward to the rise in distance for favourite Pericles in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes.
Newcastle tips: Strike Gold with $4 best bet
A Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou-trained former Kiwi gelding put the writing on the wall with an encouraging Australian debut and looks hard to bat at Newcastle. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
I Am Me takes Shorts route to The Everest
I Am Me, the brilliant mare stablemate Bella Nipotina has never beaten, gets another chance to press her claims for the $20 million The TAB Everest at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Mr Brightside set to light up The Valley
Lindsay Park has mapped a path to Cox Plate redemption with Mr Brightside to return to The Valley next Friday to race under lights for the first time in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes.
$6.6m mare can send value soaring with Underwood win
A massive investment could become a sharp piece of business should imported mare Place Du Carrousel bring her overseas form to a spring campaign that starts in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes.
Newcastle previews: Lees chasing unique Cup Day hat-trick
Kris Lees has won the Newcastle Cup, Tibbie Stakes and Cameron Handicap but never on the same day, something that could change with a bit of luck on Friday.