Superracing
Property’s stocks rise after booming win
A MOB of youngsters share favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes after Thursday’s two heats, which set an intriguing, albeit still early, storyline for Victoria’s premier juvenile race.
Expert opinion The Early Oil: Flemington
BEST BETS: The Herald Sun’s Michael Manley believes Portman and Chance To Dance can get the job done for punters at Flemington on Saturday.
Saturday races Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Australia Stakes Gelagotis wheels out big guns
MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis will end his quiet period at Moonee Valley on Friday night when he has two runners in the Australia Stakes, Malaguerra and Mourinho.
Grand plan Third Cox Plate will open door to the world
TRAINER Chris Waller conceded Winx may need to race overseas to earn the world’s best racehorse accolade. But first she has two big Australian targets.
No charges Harris in the clear on cobalt
MORNINGTON trainer Kane Harris, who outed himself as having had two positive cobalt charges, will not have to face any charges.
New role Gauci jumps off saddle after 35 years
THE decorated career of jockey Darren Gauci will come to an end in the next fortnight as he becomes one the state’s two apprentice coaches.
Picnic queen Pace a cracker at the picnics
VICTORIA’S most successful jockey in terms of wins this month will ride in front of a crowd of between 6000 and 10,000 on Thursday, but it won’t be a city meeting.
Blue Diamond Weir uncovers a little gem
FOR all-conquering Darren Weir, promising two-year-old Limestone is a foray into near-uncharted waters.
Two champions Gai’s hats off to Serena
SERENA Williams will be going home from the Australian Open with a souvenir from Gai Waterhouse after the legendary horse trainer gave the 22-time grand slam winner her hat.
Anna Jordsjo Win then whince for jockey Anna
APPRENTICE Jordsjo’s rollercoaster fortnight continued at Morphettville as she returned another winner before being injured in a post-race fall.
BD Previews Property’s stocks rise after booming win
A MOB of youngsters share favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes after Thursday’s two heats, which set an intriguing, albeit still early, storyline for Victoria’s premier juvenile race.
Expert opinion The Early Oil: Flemington
BEST BETS: The Herald Sun’s Michael Manley believes Portman and Chance To Dance can get the job done for punters at Flemington on Saturday.
Saturday races Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Perth BBL final sold out
SATURDAY’S Big Bash League final at the WACA Ground is officially a sell-out, with tickets getting snapped up in just over an hour.
Lightning’s tough Lynx battle
ENTRY may be free on Friday night but Adelaide is going to have to go to work to truly earn any sort of inroad against WNBL championship contender Perth.
Warner belts Pakistan for record ton
DAVID Warner has continued to torment Pakistan, scoring his fastest-ever hundred in a one-day international before falling just short of 200.
Newley targets Breakers return
SYDNEY swingman Brad Newley hasn’t given up hope of returning from injury in the Kings’ must-win clash against the New Zealand Breakers on Sunday.
Tahs on show! Izzy leads NSW Test stars
ISRAEL Folau is a definite starter in the Brisbane Tens and NSW coach Daryl Gibson intends to honour commitments to field other Wallabies players as well.
BD Previews Property’s stocks rise after booming win
1:44PM A MOB of youngsters share favouritism for the Blue Diamond Stakes after Thursday’s two heats, which set an intriguing, albeit still early, storyline for Victoria’s premier juvenile race.
Expert opinion The Early Oil: Flemington
11:38AMBEST BETS: The Herald Sun’s Michael Manley believes Portman and Chance To Dance can get the job done for punters at Flemington on Saturday.
Picnic queen Pace a cracker at the picnics
2:04PM VICTORIA’S most successful jockey in terms of wins this month will ride in front of a crowd of between 6000 and 10,000 on Thursday, but it won’t be a city meeting.
- Stallions duties Winning Rupert retired to stud after injury
- Charity match Howzat! Jockeys take shine off All Stars
- Australia Stakes Gelagotis wheels out big guns
- New role Gauci jumps off saddle after 35 years
- Taxing run Jaded Smolda resting up for Hunter Cup tilt
- Moonee Valley Weir keeps the winners flowing
- Breakthrough Got Unders has Hopkins over the moon
- Moonee Valley Archie finds stayer with Wheal potential
- Day At The Races New Pakenham track a true test for all
- Controversial ride Behind Cartwright’s ride on the wild side
- Suspension Cartwright falls foul of stewards
- Track fall Cartwright’s girlfriend avoids injury after fall
- No contact Cartwright steers clear of an apology
Perth Cup Owner’s magnificent seven
6:00PM 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
10:00AM 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
1:34PM 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.
- Inter Dominion Kiwis claim Inter crown but far from finished
- Kingston Town Trainer adamant jockey made the Whyte call
- Inter Dominion Vet to give Shark every chance to make final
- Inter Dominion Inter favourite on drift after horror final draw
- Kingston Town No Justice for unlucky owner
- Kingston Town Weiry’s $5000 shout as his Star shines in west
- Inter Dominion Defending champ in shock defeat
- Kingston Town Justice dealt a winning hand with Whyte move
- Kingston Town Top of betting hardly Perfect for Peters
- Perth series Stewart abandons Inter plans with trio
- Kingston Town He Or She can go one better at Ascot
- Winterbottom Stakes ‘Chilling out’ in Moe secret to sprinter’s success
- Ascot racing Rageese back in the mix after hoof problem
Saturday races Stable watch: Inside mail for Rosehill
1:20PM TOMMY Berry concedes Showtime will have to be at his absolute best to knock off Menari in the Group 3 Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill.
Saturday races Weekend Best Bets
12:38PM OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Expressway Stks Music Magnate on song for return
12:27PM THE Expressway Stakes is not a gimme for Music Magnate despite the Group 1 winner being listed as an odds-on favourite to take out the Rosehill feature on Saturday.
- Thursday races Previews: Randwick and Wagga Wagga
- Grand plan Third Cox Plate will open door to the world
- Racing awards Winx beaten in photo finish for top prize
- Big decision Rupert’s owners weigh up stud offer
- Wednesday races Preview: Best bets for Hawkesbury
- Randwick Prince won’t be rushed in quest for Cup
- Warwick Farm Honestly it was an amazing trial
- Tuesday races Previews: Kembla Grange and Armidale
- Monday races Previews: Port Macquarie and Sapphire Coast
- Carrington Stks Adam joins dad on honour roll
- Dream result Bobby back on big stage with Super Star
- Randwick Cummings filly Exceeds expectations
- Carrington Stks Robl warns Shinn to avoid box seat
Comment Minimum bet limit message too vague
3:01AM THE absence of a minimum bet limit being applied by Racing Queensland has created huge discussion and revealed an appalling lack of leadership at RQ.
The verdict Hoops get free ride from appeals farce
6:00PM 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
2:38PM 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
- Eagle Farm Newham back in business with Makin
- Expert opinion Nathan’s Racebook: Eagle Farm
- Mixed messages Limit still a mystery bet
- Bad move Minister scratches minimum bet rule
- Confident Slipper a good fit for Houtzen
- Millions Guineas ‘I had to find half an hour to thank everyone’
- Third place Hayes can’t wait for Slipper rematch
- MM Sprint Pride hits Target with speedster
- The verdict Filly’s gruelling route to pot of gold
- Magic Millions Slipper next on Houtzen’s hit list
- MM Guineas Flying Jess ends Rupert’s hot streak
- MM Cup Portelli’s nerves tested in thriller
Jockey fall Jordsjo set to miss four weeks
12:24PM APPRENTICE Anna Jordsjo is expected to miss at least a month in the saddle after breaking her wrist at Morphettville on Wednesday.
Anna Jordsjo Win then whince for jockey Anna
11:33AM APPRENTICE Jordsjo’s rollercoaster fortnight continued at Morphettville as she returned another winner before being injured in a post-race fall.
Morphettville Potent Poon lets his treble do the talking
5:02PM 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
- Race controversy Cartwright in limbo as stewards delay inquiry
- Inquiry ‘I’ll leave it to the stewards’: owner
- Race controversy Jockey Cartwright’s girlfriend in trackwork fall
- Horse racing Rogue ride in ‘name of love’
- Video The race that shocks a nation
- Horse Racing Cartwright’s reckless riding ban
- SA Racing Track Talk, with Ben Scadden
- SA Races Roomooz shows class to beat the heat on debut
- SA Races Boggoms up for yet another cheque
- SA Races Early wedding gift for Lindop
- Morphettville Clare’s timely wedding present
- SA Racing Mubakkir ready for change of luck