Super Racing
Stradbroke Handicap 2017: Burning desire takes Weir to Doomben
DARREN Weir intends to throw his money spinning machine Burning Front in at the deep end in Saturday’s Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben.
Oaks winner a real good Egg with Winx-like performance
THERE was something Winx-like about Egg Tart’s outstanding Queensland Oaks win, writes Ray Thomas in his weekly column.
Inside running New nomination deadline for spring Cups
FOR the first time in seven years, nominations for the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup will close on the same day.
Thursday races Raceday focus: Pakenham
BEST BETS: TROY Corstens is looking forward to Thursday’s Pakenham Synthetic meeting with four runners he regards as nice horses for the future.
Wednesday races Raceday focus: Sandown Lakeside
BEST BETS: CAULFIELD connection Robert Smerdon and Mick Price could hold the key to heating things up for punters at Sandown on Wednesday.
Saturday races Race watch: Davo’s tips for Randwick
TAB BIG BETS: THE Daily Telegraph’s Brad Davidson runs the rule over every race, including speed maps and suggested bets for Randwick.
Suspension McDougall’s big ban
APPRENTICE Blaike McDougall has been suspended for 17 meetings after being charged with careless riding in the race where Tim Clark fell at Warwick Farm last week.
June Stakes Cavanough backing his Monstar to be a heavy hitter
“BRING it on” was the simple response from trainer Brett Cavanough when asked how he thinks The Monstar will handle a proper heavy track at Randwick.
Doomben Ellis hopes to cash in on mistake
HAVING lodged what effectively amounts to a $36,000 penalty to RQ on Wednesday, Te Akau Racing boss David Ellis is looking forward to recouping the funds on Saturday.
Stradbroke Hcp Smerdon not Hooked on draw
FIELD: ROBERT Smerdon’s hope of winning back to back Stradbroke Handicaps has taken a dive after Hooked drew barrier 16 in the Group 1 sprint.
Stradbroke Hcp Clearly a hard task for favourite
KRIS Lees shrugged off a wide draw for Stradbroke favourite Clearly Innocent, who also needs to set a modern weight-carrying record after weights were raised for the Group 1 sprint.
Stradbroke McEvoy to chase another Group 1
CHAMPION jockey Kerrin McEvoy will chase his ninth Group 1 win for the 2016-17 season in Saturday’s $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap.
SA Racing Neilson back in saddle at Morphettville
TOP jockey Matthew Neilson returns to race riding at Morphettville today after almost two months sidelined with a knee injury,
SA racing SA racing signs new broadcast deal
IN A major win for the local racing industry, Thoroughbred Racing SA has signed a multimillion-dollar media-rights deal.
Betting blunder 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.
Adelaide carnival Good signs for Perth sprinter
SIMON Miller says his classy sprinter First Among Equals is ready to fly in Saturday’s $1 million Darley Goodwood at Morphettville.
Morphettville Goodwood analysis: Morphettville
WEST Australian raider First Among Equals can salute in the $1 million Goodwood at Morphettville on Saturday, writes Matt Stewart.
