Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Preview (C&G)

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

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

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.