Melbourne Racing

Mallyon proves edict that hard work pays off

TAB BIG BETS/SUNDAY FIX: THE rise of the “other’’ Mallyon continues to blossom as Andrew Mallyon steps up for a couple of long-time supporters at Flemington.

UBET Classic Secret’s out as Price chases rich double

MICK Price has his sights on Adelaide’s million dollar double after Secret Agenda’s dominant win in South Australia’s first $1 million race — the UBET Classic.

Morphettville McEvoy scrambles Egg to thrilling Oaks win

KERRIN McEvoy has again reminded everyone why he’s now considered a world-class jockey, guiding Egg Tart to a last-stride win in the Group 1 Schweppes Oaks.

Hollindale Stks O’Shea leaves mark with his final strike

DARREN Beadman has won plenty of big races, but it’s hard to remember him more emotional than he was after It’s Somewhat’s Hollindale Stakes win for departing trainer John O’Shea.

Rosehill Viridine sends O’Shea out a winner

THERE was a real irony in the result of the juvenile opener at Rosehill on John O’Shea’s final day in charge of Godolphin’s blue army.

Rosehill Good as gold: Avdulla hits century in style

BRENTON Avdulla rode his 100th NSW winner, Black On Gold underlined his classic potential, and Chris Waller prepared the first four placegetters — all this from one race at Rosehill.

Lord Mayor’s Cup Clark enjoying his List of season achievements

TAB BIG BETS: TIM Clark sounded more like Australia’s Test cricket captain Steve Smith as he spoke about milestones following his win on Top Of My List at Rosehill.

Gold Coast Snowdens take Aim at early winter riches

PETER and Paul Snowden wasted no time in opening their winter carnival account with Taking Aim a narrow winner of Saturday’s Ken Russell Memorial Classic.

Interim role Beadman steps up to take reins at Godolphin

DARREN Beadman, the former champion jockey and Hall of Famer, has been named as trainer of the all-powerful Godolphin stable from Sunday.

Triple play Vics hold the aces in big Group 1s

HERALD Sun racing analyst Michael Manley says Victorians can dominate the big races at Morphettville on Saturday.

Saturday tips Weekend Best Bets

LATEST TAB ODDS: OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.

Expert opinion The Early Oil: Flemington

PURE Pride’s light impost has the Herald Sun’s Michael Manley confident she can overcome her unfortunate tendency to find trouble when she steps out at Flemington.