Super Racing
Adam Hyeronimus follows in his father’s footsteps with victory in Carrington Stakes
TAB BIG BETS: ADAM Hyeronimus has won bigger races but none have given more satisfaction than Ecuador’s brilliant effort at Randwick on Saturday.
The Early Oil: Herald Sun racing writer Matt Stewart gives his extended preview of Saturday’s Moonee Valley meeting
BEST BETS: The Herald Sun’s Matt Stewart is banking on tough on-pacer Burning Front to deliver the goods at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Blinkers Off Something special to be lost in city revamp
MELBOURNE is no longer the training powerhouse it once was but racing would lose something very special if the horses were booted from tracks with the CBD as a backdrop, writes Matt Stewart.
Moonee Valley Weir keeps the winners flowing
SUNDAY FIX: A STANDARD big day out at Moonee Valley on Saturday has mercurial Daren Weir scanning the map for options.
Moonee Valley Archie finds stayer with Wheal potential
PEDIGREE counts when you’re setting a slow-maturing filly for the ultimate staying races — or races — for her sex.
Monday races Previews: Port Macquarie and Sapphire Coast
BEST BETS: Secrets No More looms as the big improver but Hurl’s Girl is the pick of Brett Bellamy’s runners at Port Macquarie on Monday.
At The Track Bowman pays price for error
HUGH Bowman conceded he made a “genuine misjudgment” after being fined $600 despite winning race six at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Carrington Stks Adam joins dad on honour roll
TAB BIG BETS: ADAM Hyeronimus has won bigger races but none have given more satisfaction than Ecuador’s brilliant effort at Randwick on Saturday.
The verdict Hoops get free ride from appeals farce
JOCKEYS’ association representatives are set to meet QRIC and stewards this week to seek a solution to Queensland’s dog’s breakfast appeal system.
Eagle Farm Veteran rekindles the glory days
MONSTER gelding Transporter wound back the clock in an Eagle Farm victory on Saturday that surprised everyone bar trainer Lindsay Hatch and his staff.
Old marvel Whopper still hungry for a winner
OF all the characters in Queensland racing, few surpass the indomitable Norm “Whopper” Stephens.
Morphettville Potent Poon lets his treble do the talking
THERE’S no slowing Hong Kong apprentice sensation Matthew Poon who nailed a treble at Morphettville on Saturday.
Off the rails Wacky races: Bizarre moments of the turf
JOSH Cartwright’s ride last weekend was one of the most bizarre racing incidents seen on a racetrack. Here are a few more weird — and not so wonderful — tales from the turf.
Race controversy Cartwright in limbo as stewards delay inquiry
EMBATTLED jockey Josh Cartwright will not learn his fate until February 13 at the earliest.
Perth Cup Owner’s magnificent seven
LEVIATHAN owner Bob Peters scored a record-equalling seventh Perth Cup victory when Star Exhibit held off Neverland in a thrilling finish.
Perth Cup Cup dream back on deck for Miller
THE Perth Cup dream that eluded Jason Miller as a jockey could come true for him as a trainer with Kia Ora Koutou in Saturday’s iconic 2400m race at Ascot.
Track review Mighty Mare the toast of polarising 2016
AFTER an incredible year on and off the track, Matt Stewart reviews all the highs and lows of 2016 that saw a superstar cement her status and plenty of controversy.
