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.
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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.
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
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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”.
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.
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
Stokes wary on second-up specialist in Golden Mile
Arran Bay has outstanding second-up record but trainer Phillip Stokes is downplaying his chances in the Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday.
Price stable Hopes to spring Group 1 surprise
Trainer Luke Price believes gun grey Our Gold Hope will relish the Randwick mile as he and father Robert seek their first Group 1 win at Randwick on Saturday.
Miracle Mile winner skips slot race for Leap To Fame rematch
Miracle Mile winner Don Hugo will not contest WA’s richest harness race after a disappointing performance in NZ.
Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
Gosford preview: Emery to kick off a big week for Ryan
Trainer Sara Ryan can head into the Provincial-Midway Championship Final at Randwick on the back of a winning day at Gosford where she has with three leading contenders.
Leap To Fame trainer on Path to more success
After winning in New Zealand with Leap To Fame last week, trainer-driver Grant Dixon will be back on a plane chasing more feature race success at Melton on Saturday night.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Hawkesbury preview: Dynamite primed to explode
Owner/syndicator Scott Darby feels an improved run by Midnight Dynamite in his return to Sydney racing has the gelding ready to regain winning form when he heads to Hawkesbury.
Driver trapped in car after terrifying crash
Marta Garcia Lopez was saved from the car and okay.
Gelagotis pays late fee for filly in $1m race
Emerging filly Recuperato has thrived since her maiden win and will now contest a $1m race at The Championships after a late entry fee was paid.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Racenet Form Facts
The 2025 Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be held on Saturday 12th of April at Randwick Racecourse. Racenet has compiled some critical form indicators…
Sydney Cup field and barriers: Mid draw for Alalcance
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Wide draw for Dubai Honour
The field has been declared and barrier draw completed for the $5 million Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
‘He ran his heart out’: J-Mac, Romantic Warrior fall agonisingly short
Star jockey James McDonald and Hong Kong idol Romantic Warrior have fallen agonisingly short in a second successive Middle Eastern Group 1, beaten a nose by Soul Rush in a thrilling Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) at Meydan overnight.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
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