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Randwick The Championships Day Two preview and tips: Saturday April 8
![Winx will once again be the star attraction at Randwick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Winx-will-once-again-be-the-start-attraction-at-Randwick-1491466536_240x160.jpg)
The Championships
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Day Two of The Championships at Randwick features the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes as Winx goes for her 17th-straight win.
Winx in a league of her own
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EDS:In the story "Gallops Winx" sent at: 06/04/2017 15:34 changs keyword This is a corrected repeat. SYDNEY, April 6 AAP - WINX WILL BE AIMING TO EXTEND HER WINNING STREAK TO 17 IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES AT RANDWICK
Easter Yearling Sale ends on a high
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The last Easter Yearling sale to be held at the historic Newmarket complex in Sydney has ended with a record number of million dollar lots topped by a $2.5 million colt on the third and final day.
Jeff Lloyd after more winners
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Jeff Lloyd has put his rival jockeys on notice he won't rest on his laurels after setting a record for the most Queensland metropolitan wins.
Colours brighten Williams' Oaks outlook
![Craig Williams will partner Waking Moment in the Oaks](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Craig-Williams-will-partner-Waking-Moment-in-the-Oaks--1491458767_240x160.jpg)
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Craig Williams would like nothing more than to win a Group One race in the black and white colours of Bill Sexton.
Jockeys to appeal Sandown suspensions
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Two of the three jockeys suspended on careless riding charges at Sandown have lodged appeals against the severity of their bans.
Berry second at best to unbeatable Winx
![Tommy Berry rides $301 pop No Doubt in the Queen Elizabeth](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Tommy-Berry-rides-301-pop-No-Doubt-in-the-Queen-Elizabeth--1491453949_240x160.jpg)
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Jockey Tommy Berry helped deliver one of the most memorable finishes at Randwick last weekend aboard Chautauqua but seven days later he will be a mere observer.
Heathcote down to one Weetwood runner
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Trainer Robert Heathcote will pin his Weetwood Handicap hopes on the injury-prone Pinch River after starting out with three contenders.
Baykool after three on end at Caulfield
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Trainer Pat Carey has his eye on a traditional three-year-old staying race with Baykool and along the way hopes to pick up a stakes win at Caulfield.
Dreams Aplenty sticks to Guineas
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Dreams Aplenty will be kept three-year-old company during the Brisbane winter after failing to make the field for the Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba.
Toowoomba preview and tips: Weetwood Handicap day, Saturday April 8
![Cylinder Beach is the horse to beat in the Toowoomba Cup](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Cylinder-Beach-is-the-horse-to-beat-in-the-Toowoomba-Cup-1491443526_240x160.jpg)
Weetwood day
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Metropolitan racing heads to Toowoomba this Saturday for the annual Weetwood Handicap meeting.
Tony Gollan wants hometown win
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You can take the boy out of Toowoomba but it is hard to take Toowoomba out of the boy.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Reacher. He's been tipped by 115 users and goes around in race 2 at Pakenham.
Moroney with two Sydney Cup hopefuls
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Mister Impatience is the experienced two-miler but trainer Mike Moroney is leaning towards a first timer at the distance as his best Sydney Cup hope.
The Trial Files: Tom Haylock on RSN, Thursday April 6
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The Trial Files
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The Trial Files' NSW analyst Tom Haylock discussing the horses that have worked well in preparation for Day 2 of The Championships.
Winning riders suspended at Sandown
![Mark Zahra was outed for careless riding on Mrs Martin](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Mark-Zahra-was-outed-for-careless-riding-on-Mrs-Martin--1491433752_240x160.jpg)
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Mark Zahra will ride on the second day of The Championships in Sydney before beginning an eight-meeting suspension.
Arrowfield Stud buys into colt Pariah
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Arrowfield Stud has bought a half-share in Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Pariah who will stand at the stud at the end of his racing career.
Oaks in SA a possibility for Spanner Head
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Sandown winner
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As Archie Alexander counts down to one filly from his stable running in an Oaks in Sydney, another filly from his team has emerged at Sandown as a potential Classic contender.
Journeyman apprentice makes Sydney grade
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Perseverance has paid off for Lee Maggorian with the former award-winning New Zealand apprentice celebrating his first Sydney win by underscoring trainer Chris Waller's dominance at Warwick Farm's midweek meeting.
Bel Burgess keeps winning streak going
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The best form of advertising in horse racing is to keep winning races.
Winx to race with synthetic hoof filler
![Winx is the $1.10 favourite for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Winx-is-the-1.10-favourite-for-the-Queen-Elizabeth-Stakes-1491377518_240x160.jpg)
No concerns
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Trainer Chris Waller has dismissed any concerns about champion mare Winx racing with synthetic hoof filler in one of her feet ahead of her bid for a 17th consecutive win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Wigglesworth win fools many
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Trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith has been desperate to win a race with Wigglesworth but he would have settled for half a win at the Sunshine Coast.
Merchant Navy takes lesser win at Sandown
![Merchant Navy is likely to get a crack at G1 level next start](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Merchant-Navy-is-likely-to-get-a-crack-at-G1-level-next-start-1491376485_240x160.jpg)
Classy colt
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Merchant Navy is likely to be given his chance at a Group One race in Sydney after a scoring a comfortable midweek victory at Sandown.
Fox to play over shorter distance
![Foxplay scored a big win in the Phar Lap Stakes this preparation](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Foxplay-scored-a-big-win-in-the-Phar-Lap-Stakes-this-preparation-1491375033_240x160.jpg)
Coolmore Legacy Stakes
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While most of the attention will be on Winx at Randwick, the filly who lives in the box next door to the great mare will be out to make some Group One history of her own.
Purcell to weigh up options for Falcool
![Falcool was a winner first-up at Flemington](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Falcool-was-a-winner-first-up-at-Flemington-1491372040_240x160.jpg)
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A Group Two sprint in Adelaide next month is the main target for stakes winner Falcool but trainer Aaron Purcell is still undecided whether the gelding has his lead-up at Caulfield or Morphettville.
Track no excuse for Upstart Pride
![Upstart Pride sits on the second line of betting](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Upstart-Pride-sits-on-the-second-line-of-betting-1491370069_240x160.jpg)
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Trainer Michael Nolan won't use Upstart Pride's previous aversion to the Toowoomba track as an excuse if the in-form gelding is beaten in the Listed Weetwood Handicap on home ground.
New chance for NZ trainers in Sydney Cup
![Chance to Dance will race for his new stable on Saturday](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Chance-to-Dance-will-race-for-his-new-stable-on-Saturday-1491368985_240x160.jpg)
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Jamie Richards and Stephen Autridge face an unusual training challenge a week after preparing Gingernuts for the Australian Derby.
Jeff Lloyd sets Brisbane riding record
![Jeff Lloyd claimed his 104th metro win on Wednesday](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Jeff-Lloyd-claimed-his-104th-metro-win-on-Wednesday-1491364855_240x160.jpg)
Record breaker
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Jeff Lloyd has wasted no time on his return from a suspension to set a record for the most winners by a jockey in the Queensland metropolitan season.
Winx to race with synthetic hoof filler
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Trainer Chris Waller has dismissed any concerns about champion mare Winx racing with synthetic hoof filler in one of her feet ahead of her bid for a 17th consecutive win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
International travel on hold for Jameka
![Jameka will be heading to the paddock](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Jameka-will-be-heading-to-the-paddock--1491364237_240x160.jpg)
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Jameka has been ruled out of an International campaign as she continues her recovery from travel sickness.
Centrebet midweek betting report
![There has been plenty of money for Seracena at Sandown](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/There-has-been-plenty-of-money-for-Seracena-at-Sandown-1491359364_240x160.jpg)
Market Moves
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The professionals have been active and betting this morning at Sandown, Warwick Farm and the Sunshine Coast.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Merchant Navy. He's been tipped by 140 users and goes around in race 2 at Sandown Hillside.
More Eagle Farm meetings moved to Doomben as winter carnival looms
![Eagle Farm will remain on ice until late April](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Eagle-Farm-will-remain-on-ice-until-April-29-1491354812_240x160.jpg)
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Doomben will be asked to shoulder even more of Queensland's load as officials attempt to give Eagle Farm every chance to perform during the winter carnival.
Tips, best bets and value runners for Sandown Hillside, Warwick Farm and Sunshine Coast
![Chateau Cheval looks well-placed in R6](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Chateau-Cheval-looks-well-placed-in-R6--1491353952_240x160.jpg)
Tips
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All the tips, best bets and value runners for Sandown Hillside, Warwick Farm and Sunshine Coast on Wednesday, April 5.
Launceston preview and tips: Wednesday April 5
![Launceston hosts Wednesday night racing](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Launceston-hosts-Wednesday-night-racing-1491347182_240x160.jpg)
Night racing
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A look at the best bets on the card and tips for every race at Launceston.
RV releases racing schedule for 2017/18
![Victoria will host 557 meetings next season](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Victoria-will-host-557-meetings-next-season-1491354271_240x160.jpg)
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Ten Monday-free race days have been confirmed for Victoria next year after the release of the race schedule for the 2017/18 season.
Buoyant first day of Easter Sale
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Four million dollar lots have been sold on the first day of the final Easter Yearling Sale at the historic Newmarket venue in Sydney.
Trial puts Abbey Marie in Coolmore picture
![Abbey Marie has a preference for drier going](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Abbey-Marie-has-a-preference-for-drier-going-1491291042_240x160.jpg)
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A morning trot-up is all that is needed for lightly raced mare Abbey Marie to take her place in a Group One race at Randwick.
Winx on song for autumn finale
![Winx is a raging Queen Elizabeth Stakes favourite](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Winx-is-a-raging-Queen-Elizabeth-Stakes-favourite-1491289964_240x160.jpg)
picket fence
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All the boxes have been ticked ahead of Winx's autumn finale but there is still an air of nervous tension about the great mare ahead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Palentino retired to stand at Sun Stud
![Palentino developed an affinity for the Flemington mile](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Palentino-developed-an-affinity-for-the-Flemington-mile-1491286601_240x160.jpg)
breeding barn
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Dual Group One winner Palentino has been retired from racing and will stand at Sun Stud in Victoria in the upcoming breeding season.
2017 G1 Sydney Cup: Godolphin raiders to make Cup statement
![Penglai Pavilion (R) winning over the jumps at Cheltenham](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Penglai-Pavilion-winning-over-the-jumps-at-Cheltenham-1491286989_240x160.jpg)
she's appleby
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After spending a month acclimatising in relative obscurity at Canterbury, Godolphin's Sydney Cup contingent is poised to emulate the stayers that made such an impression in Melbourne over spring.
Sequoia Lady on Australasian Oaks path
![Sequoia Lady flogged them at Pakenham](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Sequoia-Lady-flogged-them-at-Pakenham-1491286340_240x160.jpg)
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On a day when the ATC Australian Oaks is run in Sydney, lightly raced Sequoia Lady will press her claims for a different Classic for fillies when she runs in a low-key race at Caulfield.
Waterhouse and Bott-trained trio substituted for unauthorised gallopers at Breakfast With The Stars
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stewards
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Racing NSW Stewards have found that a trio of Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gallopers were substituted for other horses at today's Breakfast With The Stars track work.
Nurse Kitchen chases Australian Oaks glory
![Nurse Kitchen savaged the line in the G1 Vinery](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Nurse-Kitchen-savaged-the-line-in-the-G1-Vinery-1491282748_240x160.jpg)
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Victory in the Australian Oaks at Randwick can turn a good Sydney autumn carnival into a great one for Victorian trainer David Brideoake.
Moroney looks for Hurry to bounce back
![Mike Moroney has floated Hurry north](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Mike-Moroney-has-floated-Hurry-north-1491277437_240x160.jpg)
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Mike Moroney rates Hurry a Group-class filly and the trainer is looking for the three-year-old to bounce back from a perplexing Australian debut when she heads to Warwick Farm.
2017 G1 ATC Oaks: 14 accept for fillies' feature
![Crown Oaks-winner Lasqueti Spirit](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Crown-Oaks-winner-Lasqueti-Spirit-1491268834_240x160.jpg)
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VRC Oaks-winner Lasqueti Spirit heads the acceptances for Saturday's $1 million Group One Australian Oaks (2400m) at Royal Randwick.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Missile Strike. He's been tipped by 115 users and goes around in race 1 at Geelong.
2017 G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes: Winx to take on eight rivals
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the championships
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Glamour mare Winx will face just eight rivals in Saturday's $4 million Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) as she shoots for a 17th-straight victory.
Fields due for Day 2 of The Championships
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Winx is the odds-on favourite for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes as the champion bids to extend her winning sequence to 17 and her Group One record to 11.
Silent Sedition after back-to-back G1 wins
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After breaking through for a Group One win in the William Reid Stakes, Silent Sedition is favourite to snare a second at the elite level.
Precautionary scans for Yendall after fall
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Group One-winning jockey Dean Yendall will have precautionary X-rays after a race fall at Mildura.
Options remain open for Wheal Leisure
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The Group One ATC Australian Oaks in Sydney or the Listed Galilee Series Final in Melbourne are the options for Wheal Leisure with her trainer still undecided which way to go.
Noel Callow wins reckless riding appeal
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Noel Callow has successfully appealed a reckless riding charge imposed by Racing NSW stewards for his ride on Montoya's Secret in the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes.
Steel Zip ready to pass $1 million
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Veteran Steel Zip's recent impressive barrier trial win has his trainer confident the sprinter can reach the million dollar prize money milestone at his next start.
NZ trainers Baker and Forsman chasing Derby-Oaks double
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Baker & Forsman
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New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman already have the Derby and now they're coming for the Oaks.
Chautauqua could race again this autumn
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superstar
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Three-time TJ Smith Stakes winner Chautauqua could still be seen again this autumn.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Our Chiquilla. She's been tipped by 98 users and goes around in race 3 at Mildura.
Winx ready to be crowned Queen at Randwick
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The Championships
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Second prize money in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still tempting enough for trainer Pat Webster and owner Michael Thomas to back Happy Clapper up against Winx.
Big Duke favourite for Sydney Cup
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Big Duke has emerged as the most likely candidate to give premier Melbourne trainer Darren Weir a first Group One victory in Sydney.
Grey Lion on target for Easter Cup return
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An imported galloper who gave Matt Cumani a Melbourne Cup runner in his first season of training is close to making a racetrack return.
Cylinder Beach form looking good for Cup
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A brilliant win by It's Somewhat in the Doncaster Mile has boosted Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster's confidence about Cylinder Beach in the Toowoomba Cup.
Harlow Gold to have new rider for Oaks
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Harlow Gold will have a jockey other than Regan Bayliss for the first time when she bids to go one better in the ATC Australian Oaks than the Victorian equivalent.
Punter turns $10 into $118,000 after nailing Doncaster First Four
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Fill-up
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One TAB punter has managed to turn $10 into $118,247 after boxing the First Four horses across the line in the G1 Doncaster Handicap (1600m) at Randwick.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Toni May. She's been tipped by 97 users and goes around in race 5 at Sunshine Coast.
Preview and tips for Sha Tin: Sunday, April 2
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Hong Kong
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Sha Tin hosts a ten-race program on Sunday afternoon, with the first due to jump at 3.00pm AEDT.
More country TAB meetings for Queensland
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Racing Queensland has expanded its TAB coverage of country racing and added three new regional bonus scheme series for the next racing season.
Day 1 of The Championships in review: Saturday, April 1
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Saturday summary
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Chautauqua produced a win for the ages on what was a tough opening day of The Championships for punters.
Waking Moment's dream of Derby run
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Waking Moment's maiden win in the $200,000 Adrian Knox Stakes has trainer John Thompson dreaming about a similar outcome in next weekend's $1 million Australian Oaks at Randwick.
Chautauqua wins third TJ Smith in a row
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Hat-trick
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Winx naturally caught the eye with a track gallop on day one of The Championship, yet for once the mighty mare was upstaged.
It's Somewhat causes Doncaster upset
![It's Somewhat found the rail and kept on kicking](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Its-Somewhat-found-the-rail-and-kept-on-kicking--1491091208_240x160.jpg)
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Global racing power Godolphin has savoured a Group One win in the Doncaster Mile, with It's Somewhat leading all the way in a major upset at Randwick.
Mount Nebo earns Weetwood start
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Connections are hoping Queensland's wet weather continues for another week after noted mud lark Mount Nebo earned another tilt at the Weetwood Handicap.
Milwaukee dominates Bendigo Guineas
![Milwaukee led from start to finish to land the Guineas](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Milwaukee-led-from-start-to-finish-to-land-the-Guineas--1491092497_240x160.jpg)
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Just 20 minutes after champion sprinter Chautauqua's breathtaking third TJ Smith Stakes win at Randwick, the same colours have been to the fore in Victoria with Milwaukee winning the Bendigo Guineas.
Jon Snows them in Australian Derby
![Jon Snow provided another Derby winner for Murray Baker](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Jon-Snow-provided-another-Derby-winner-for-Murray-Baker-1491035634_240x160.jpg)
Kiwi dominance
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Murray Baker is an old hand when it comes to winning the Australian Derby but for his young training partner Andrew Forsman, Jon Snow's win is a whole new world.
Observational wins second Golden Mile
![Observational swooped home hard to score](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Observational-swooped-home-hard-to-score--1491092353_240x160.jpg)
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Two years after winning the Golden Mile in his first Australian start, import Observational has had a barnstorming run to win the Listed race at Bendigo for a second time.
It's Somewhat hangs on to win Doncaster
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It's Somewhat has hung on to win the $3 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick.
Invader rebounds to win Sires' Produce
![Invader relished another wet track at Randwick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Invader-relished-another-wet-track-at-Randwick-1491034533_240x160.jpg)
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An injury-enforced withdrawal from the Golden Slipper ultimately produced a silver lining for Invader's connections when he booted clear to score the $1 million Sires' Produce Stakes at Randwick.
Darley TJ Smith Stakes: What the jockeys said
![Tommy Berry has a great record aboard the grey flash](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Tommy-Berry-has-a-great-record-aboard-the-grey-flash-1491027064_240x160.jpg)
super chautauqua
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What the jockeys had to say after Chautauqua's astonishing win in the TJ Smith Stakes.
Chautauqua wins G1 TJ Smith Stakes from impossible position
![How did he win from there?](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Who-did-he-win-from-there--1491025448_240x160.jpg)
Unbelievable!
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The horse known as 'The Grey Flash' is back, with Chautauqua recording an astonishing win in the G1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick.
Cooroi to chase winter glory
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Filly Cooroi Chase has lived up to her recent runaway trial win and earned herself a winter carnival campaign with victoin the two-year-old handicap (1050m) at Doomben.
BMW ATC Australian Derby: What the jockeys said
![Damian Lane rode Jon Snow to victory in the Derby](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Damian-Lane-rode-Jon-Snow-to-victory-in-the-Derby-1491024748_240x160.jpg)
wash-up
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What all the jockeys had to say following the Australian Derby taken out by Jon Snow.
Diddums shows her rivals up in PJ Bell
![Diddums was able to lead all the way in the P J Bell Stakes](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Diddums-was-able-to-lead-all-the-way-in-the-P-J-Bell-Stakes-1491035577_240x160.jpg)
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She only gained a start as an emergency but Diddums has belied her standing to claim a Group Three win at Randwick.
Jon Snow too strong in G1 Australian Derby at Randwick
![Jon Snow backed up his Tulloch Stakes victory](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Jon-Snow-backed-up-his-Tulloch-Stakes-victory--1491023280_240x160.jpg)
The Championships
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Kiwi stayer Jon Snow has taken out the G1 BMW Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick in a stirring three-way finish.
Free Standing claims Country Championships
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After a successful work trip from Coffs Harbour to Randwick, Cathleen Rode is looking forward to her first holiday for seven years.
Invader storms home for Sires Produce win
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Invader has stormed home to win the $1 million Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
Craig Williams back a winner after injury
![Craig Williams piloted Big Duke to victory at Randwick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Craig-Williams-piloted-Big-Duke-to-victory-at-Randwick-1491022113_240x160.jpg)
Big Duke
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A week after a potentially serious fall, jockey Craig Williams has made a triumphant return to riding aboard Big Duke in the Chairman's Handicap at Randwick.
Spiral beats floods to win at Doomben
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Northern rivers trainer Stephen Lee has driven his horse Spiral through floods to get him to Doomben and victory.
Speed Street wins Gold Rush at Bendigo
![Speed Street worked hard early and gave a strong kick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Speed-Street-worked-hard-early-and-gave-a-strong-kick--1491024573_240x160.jpg)
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In-form apprentice Beau Mertens has continued his run of success with victory in the $250,000 VOBIS Gold Rush at Bendigo on the lightly raced Speed Street.
Acatour surges to victory on his 'D Day'
![Acatour showed his best form at Randwick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Acatour-showed-his-best-form-at-Randwick-1491018362_240x160.jpg)
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Caulfield-based Acatour is set for another cross-border incursion after a strategic triumph on his "D-Day" secured the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes at Randwick.
Winx has a day out at Randwick
![Winx stretched her legs between races at Randwick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Winx-stretched-her-legs-between-races-at-Randwick--1491017772_240x160.jpg)
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Winx has added another dimension to the first day of The Championships at Randwick with a solo gallop before her next assignment.
Sebring Sun scores overdue win at Bendigo
![Sebring Sun recorded his first win since August 2015](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Sebring-Sun-recorded-his-first-win-since-August-2015--1491015200_240x160.jpg)
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Four-year-old Sebring Sun has broken through for his first win since August 2015, which could provide a stepping stone to bigger targets.
Smerdon makes Randwick his property
![Property put a big break on the rest of the field](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Property-put-a-big-break-on-the-rest-of-the-field-1491017397_240x160.jpg)
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Melbourne trainer Robert Smerdon has launched a successful raid on Sydney, with Property continuing his good form to win the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick.
Centrebet betting update: Saturday, April 1
![Redkirk Warrior has been well-backed to win the Doncaster](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Redkirk-Warrior-has-been-well-backed-to-win-the-Doncaster--1491008315_240x160.jpg)
Money trail
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The punters have been getting stuck into Randwick, with some very significant betting moves.
Popular pick
![Popular pick](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/-1430271079_240x160.jpg)
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Today's popular pick is Raiment. She's been tipped by 348 users and goes around in race 5 at Royal Randwick.
Minor setback for Polarisation forces scratching from Group Two Chairman's Handicap
![Godolphin gelding Polarisation will miss a run on Saturday](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Godolphin-gelding-Polarisation-will-miss-a-run-on-Saturday-1491007125_240x160.jpg)
Scratched
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The Charlie Appleby-trained Polarisation has been scratched from the Group Two Chairman's Handicap but the stable remain confident he will take his place in the Sydney Cup.
Randwick Market Movers: The Championships Day One
![Russian Revolution has been heavily back in the T J Smith](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Russian-Revolution-has-been-heavily-back-in-the-T-J-Smith-1491005437_240x160.jpg)
The Championships
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All the latest betting moves for the opening day of The Championships at Randwick.
The Trial Files Preview: Bendigo, Saturday April 1
![The Trial FIles Bendigo Preview](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/-1491002956_240x160.jpg)
the trial files
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Matt Welsh is keen on the chances of Mandalay Bay at Bendigo following a strong trial recently at Cranbourne.
Champion cricketer Brendon McCullum to begin jockey apprenticeship
![McCullum broke the news on TAB Trackside](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/McCullum-broke-the-news-on-TAB-Trackside--1491001424_240x160.jpg)
Shock career change
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Former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum has revealed that he will start a jockey apprenticeship with Vermair Racing in the new season.
Winx to race as 'Minx' in G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after Federal Court upholds breach of copyright claim
![It was Team Winx vs Winx Club in court](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/It-was-Team-Winx-vs-Winx-Club-in-the-Federal-Court-1490671174_240x160.jpg)
injunction
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Australia's champion racehorse Winx must continue her career under a new name after an application for a 'breach of copyright' injunction order was successful in the Federal Court.
Singleton dreams of Oaks breakthrough
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Scott Singleton was groomed for the equine industry by Bart Cummings as a leading trackwork rider, and now the Hawkesbury-based horseman is hoping to impress Sydney's elite trainers on a regular basis.
Centrebet betting update: Saturday April 1
![Raiment has been heaving backed in the P J Bell](http://web.archive.org./web/20170406114348/https://dnu5embx6omws.cloudfront.net/photos/news/Raiment-has-been-heaving-backed-in-the-P-J-Bell-1490940679_240x160.jpg)
Market Update
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The punters have been getting stuck into Randwick, with some very significant early moves.
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