Melbourne Racing

Punter blows $99,000 in single bet

THE highs and lows of the punt were never more apparent than on Saturday when one punter lost $99,000 in a single wager, while another pocketed $105,000 in the space of 15 minutes.

Moonee Valley Williams, Mertens in epic Valley duel

TAB BIG BETS/SUNDAY FIX: STAR jockeys Craig Williams and Beau Mertens engaged in “whatever you can do I can do” joust at Moonee Valley on Saturday as they dominated the meeting.

Queensland Oaks Egg Tart has X-factor to be a star

THE comparisons with Winx were inevitable after Egg Tart produced a powerful finishing burst to claim the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Doomben.

Rosehill Gardens Silence is golden for Glyn

SILENCE’S trainer Peter Snowden praised Glyn Schofield’s winning ride while Brenton Avdulla was cursing his luck on Intrinsic after an eventual opener at Rosehill Gardens.

Success Finally a feel-good story for winter carnival

IT’s seen deadly viruses, floods, World Wars, board sackings and ring-ins and through it all there’s been just one true certainty in racing. It’s that the game will always rise again.

The Verdict Bruno digs Doomben on Bonny day

LIVEWIRE owner Bruno Micalizzi is in love with the Doomben circuit after his four-year-old mare Bonny O’Reilly salutes on Oaks Day.

Rosehill Gardens King lands dream double

TAB BIG BETS: RACHEL King arrived at Rosehill Gardens without ever having ridden a Sydney Saturday winner but when she left the apprentice had bagged a double.

Broadcast deal Racing jam eases up with new deal

THE jam-up of Melbourne and Adelaide races will be eased under a new broadcast deal, officials have predicted.

Expert opinion Analysis: Queensland Oaks

CHRIS Waller might have seven runners in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks, but it’s his one good Egg that appears to edge on the other fillies, according to Michael Manley.

Saturday tips 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.

Saturday races The Early Oil: Moonee Valley

BEST BETS/MARKET MOVERS: MISS Vista’s successful affiliation with the tricky Moonee Valley circuit and returning to 1000m has Michael Manley buoyant about her chances.

Queensland Oaks Trainer predicting battle Royale in Oaks

BACKING horses coming off a last-start Adelaide run in a Brisbane feature race has plenty of upside and trainer Stuart Webb has an inkling the trend will continue on Saturday.