Super Racing
Robbie Laing still mulling over which Sandown race is best for stable star So Si Bon
ROBBIE Laing will decide moments before acceptance time whether his star three-year-old colt So Si Bon runs in the Sandown Guineas or the Zipping Classic on Saturday.
Capitalist, Vadamos, retired to stud
Last season’s champion two-year-old Capitalist has been retired after a fetlock injury, while Cox Plate and Emirates Stakes fourth placegetter Vadamos will stand at Tally-Ho Stud in Ireland.
Eclipse Stakes Veteran trainer young at heart
WAYNE Walters doesn’t believe in ageing. Walters will be the oldest trainer with a runner at Sandown Hillside on Saturday with Puccini in the Eclipse Stakes.
Zipping Classic Laing puts spinnaker up with boom colt
IF it hadn’t been for Melbourne’s spell of high winds, exciting colt So Si Bon would be out having a well-earned break instead of being a serious chance in Saturday’s $301,000 Zipping Classic.
Expert opinion Analysis: Barman can make it a double shout
WHO Shot Thebarman backed up in the $300,000 Zipping Classic last year and won by seven lengths after a solid Melbourne Cup performance. He comes off a similar platform this year.
Racing Confidential Winx owners say no to overseas invites
WINX’S owners have had numerous invitations to race the champion mare overseas next year but are happy to stay put.
Rosehill Perrett has crack at fulfilling a wish
ALL Gary Germon wanted was to win a race in the city. And little more than two years after he lost his battle with cancer, Germon’s family just might fulfil his wish on Saturday.
Saturday races Stable watch: Inside mail for Rosehill
TAB BIG BETS: HE has already won four Highway races and Matt Dunn is “just as confident” he can win a fifth with Say You Love Me at Rosehill on Saturday.
Doomben Doomben success might be just the tonic for trainer
TRAINER David Murphy is still waiting to get the all clear from two back fractures, but hopes a win at Doomben on Saturday will aid his recovery.
Eagle Farm Munce steers Murphy in right direction
TRAINER Chris Munce knew exactly the right instructions to give his apprentice Michael Murphy, who rode his first metropolitan winner on Shapin Lady at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.
Rising tension Jockeys take legal whip to concerns
QUEENSLAND jockeys are set to clash with officials over WorkCover, whip rules and appeal processes as the deadline looms for a new riding fee deal.
SA Racing Benz ready to hit top gear in Guineas
GORDON Richards believes his smart three-year-old Benz can finish his campaign on a high in Saturday’s Sandown Guineas.
SA Racing SAJC reports multimillion-dollar loss
THE South Australian Jockey Club continues to struggle to make ends meet, reporting its sixth straight year of million dollar-plus losses.
SA Racing TRSA records strong financial growth
INTERSTATE wagering on our races continues to be a major revenue driver for the South Australian thoroughbred industry.
Huge payouts Almandin a whack for bookies
THE favourite got beaten but that doesn’t mean Australian bookmakers were jumping for joy. Almandin left a number of major bookmakers hurting.
Tips, best bets Saddle Up: Find a winner on Derby Day
DERBY Day is Australia’s most special race day and this year’s star-studded card looks the hardest in recent memory. If you’re looking to find some winners we’ve got you covered here.
Shock winners The biggest Melbourne Cup upsets
FROM Prince Of Penzance and Michelle Payne, to even the Cups King, Australia’s greatest staying race has seen its fair share of upsets. Here are six of the biggest.
