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Trainer hopes feng shui tip is a lucky charm
Trainer Chris Anderson is hoping a feng shui tip from a close confidant of the late Dato Tan Chin Nam can turn his stable’s fortunes around after a frustrating run of near-misses.
Inter Dominion abandoned, rotation held back a year
Harness Racing NSW, scheduled hosts for the 2020 event now shelved “in the absence of any practical alternative”, will now co-host next year’s Inter Dominion championship with Menangle.
Not a bad result as $201 shot blossoms
While Notabadharada’s form had been poor, trainer Greg Lee wasn’t surprised when his rank outsider stormed along the rail to score an upset win at $201 on the Kensington track at Randwick.
Queenslander can score huge win for the ‘family’
Rothfire can cap a resurgent season and provide a maiden Group 1 success for his sire Rothesay in Saturday’s J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm despite drawing wide.
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Goulburn tips: Throwing the form out the window
The career stats may not read that well, but form analyst Shayne O’Cass is prepared to look past them with his best bet which offers tons of value for punters at Goulburn. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Scone, Albury tips: Free to finally reign
John O’Shea heads to Scone on a mission to secure an overdue feature race win for the Kiwi-bred gelding Live And Free, who has an excellent second-up record. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL.
Dubbo, Sapphire Coast tips: Cav’s big Intercept play
Brett Cavanough and Jay Ford have a red-hot opportunity to share a hat-trick of wins at Dubbo, starting with Intercept in the Silver Goblet Preview. BEST BETS AND ANALYSIS
Wagga, Muswellbrook tips: Fever pitch for Cup
Trainer Joe Pride hopes an important gear change will provide the boost Kaapfever needs to win the Wagga Gold Cup, while the wet track is another bonus. BEST BETS AND ANALYSIS
Inter Dominion abandoned, rotation held back a year
Harness Racing NSW, scheduled hosts for the 2020 event now shelved “in the absence of any practical alternative”, will now co-host next year’s Inter Dominion championship with Menangle.
Not a bad result as $201 shot blossoms
While Notabadharada’s form had been poor, trainer Greg Lee wasn’t surprised when his rank outsider stormed along the rail to score an upset win at $201 on the Kensington track at Randwick.
Taree, Wagga tips: Stitt has treat for punters
Trainer Ross Stitt is a big chance of winning the Wingham Cup but it’s the return of lightly-raced two-year-old Casirina that he is most excited about at Taree. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
New tech turns up heat on bid to get punters back to races
Everyone entering Royal Randwick on Saturday will be checked by thermal cameras, the first deployment of such measures at an Australian sporting venue, as part of racing’s advanced COVID-19 recovery plan.
Trainer hopes feng shui tip is a lucky charm
Trainer Chris Anderson is hoping a feng shui tip from a close confidant of the late Dato Tan Chin Nam can turn his stable’s fortunes around after a frustrating run of near-misses.
Queenslander can score huge win for the ‘family’
Rothfire can cap a resurgent season and provide a maiden Group 1 success for his sire Rothesay in Saturday’s J.J. Atkins at Eagle Farm despite drawing wide.
Stradbroke favourites cop horror barrier draws
Stradbroke Handicap favourites Dawn Passage and Trekking drew the two extreme outside gates as the market for Queensland’s pin-up race was given a huge shake-up. SEE WHO GOT THE RUNNING
‘Certain it is not clean’: trainers call for integrity overhaul
Leading Queensland trainers have voiced a number of concerns about the integrity of racing and the way it is administered by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission.
Jungle drums beating but rain stays away
Trainer Mick Bell would have been doing his customary rain dance this week to help his cult racehorse Jungle Edge, but the heavens haven’t been kind to the popular pair on the eve of The Goodwood.
Cartwright pulls right rein with interstate move
Apprentice Georgie Cartwright’s decision to head to Adelaide a fortnight ago, and spend two weeks in isolation, has paid off as she prepares to chase stakes glory at Morphettville.
Russian Camelot’s unorthodox twist in new quest
Danny O’Brien has reverted to his back up plan for rising staying star Russian Camelot after a barrier malfunction forced its scratching at Caulfield.
Parnhams trump raiders with classy Kay Cee
Jockey Steve Parnham combined with his father Neville and his exciting filly Kay Cee to defy the Easter state raiders and leviathan local owner Bob Peters to win the last Group 1 race of the year.
‘It’s ridiculous’: McEvoy stunned by Doc’s odds
Tony McEvoy is amazed at the set punters have taken against dual Group 1 winner Hey Doc before the $1m Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
Veteran sprinter back in hunt for $1m dash
Perth jockey Troy Turner believes Malaguerra can overcome a remarkable set of circumstances to return to Group 1 glory in the Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot.
Oaks Day 2019: Race-by-race guide
The Spring Carnival continues with Oaks Day on Thursday — and we’ve got tips and horses to watch in all nine races.
‘Horrified’ reaction to jockey’s conduct
The jockey riding the horse that came second in the Melbourne Cup has been suspended and fined for his treatment of Prince of Arran.
Aussie horse wins the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup market won’t sit still as punters struggle to choose between a trio of favourites and a longshot shortens rapidly.
Cup roughie backed to win $1 million
A former bookmaker has thrown big money behind a Melbourne Cup outsider and if the horse salutes he stands to win extremely big.
Best value bets for every Cup day race
The race that stops the nation may be the biggest draw card on the day, but there’s plenty of value to be found on the 10-card meet.