Vasil trains on after copping prize freezeDoping scandal TONY Vasil will be allowed to continue training in Victoria after agreeing for his percentage of prizemoney to be frozen pending the outcome of charges against him.
Trainers hit with cobalt chargesInquiry RACING Victoria stewards have laid 19 charges against four separate training operations over the alleged illegal use of excess cobalt. nav_large_duration2mCombined Shape0
The Early Oil: CaulfieldSaturday races SNITTY Kitty showed last spring she has a liking for Caulfield and the speed to give her rivals plenty to chase again in the Listed W.J. Adams Stakes, according to form analyst Michael Manley. nav_large_duration4hCombined Shape0
Raceday focus: Moonee Valley (night)Friday races TRAINER Danny O’Brien sends two winning chances to The Valley, confident two-year-old Jarmanagic will thrive over 1200m and expects staying mare Shampion to bounce back on a firmer track. nav_large_duration1hCombined Shape0
Weekend Best BetsSaturday tips OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend. Combined Shape0
Kitty set to purr on returnCaulfield HENRY Dwyer has plenty of reasons to be confident about Snitty Kitty’s return to racing in the W.J. Adams Stakes on Saturday. Combined Shape0
Birchley agrees to steer clear of VictoriaDoping scandal LEADING Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley, who is embroiled in the Lovani doping scandal, has agreed not to race his horses in Victoria for the remainder of the season. Combined Shape0
‘We could give the record a nudge’Powerhouse CHRIS Waller could do the unthinkable and train 200 Sydney winners this season but, for the moment, the master trainer is focused on another big autumn haul.
Rekindling on Sydney Cup missionSydney carnival LLOYD Williams has set his sights on snaring the $1.5m The BMW and $2m Sydney Cup with Melbourne Cup hero Rekindling in the autumn. Combined Shape0
Pizzuto not afraid of mighty LazarusHarness racing KEVIN Pizzuto refuses to join in the chorus of accolades for Saturday night’s $500,000 Group 1 Hunter Cup favourite Lazarus.
McEvoy itching to make fresh startFighting fit CHAMPION jockey Kerrin McEvoy found a silver lining from an injury-enforced six-week break as he prepares for his riding comeback this weekend. Combined Shape0
Frisky filly shows plenty of cheek at Karaka saleNudie run A FLEET-footed filly failed to attract any bids after an acrobatic display in the parade ring at the Karaka National Yearling Sale in New Zealand. Combined Shape0
Happy Benz can keep Richards smilingSA Racing GORDON Richards reckons he’ll know within a couple of seconds if the best version of Benz has shown up at Morphettville on Saturday. Combined Shape0
Merchant Navy keeps Redzel on his toesAutumn carnival COOLMORE Stud Stakes winner Merchant Navy is challenging Everest hero Redzel for favouritism in the Newmarket Handicap after a wave of support from punters. Combined Shape0
‘There will always be a stain on them’Tough times AS leading trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh await VCAT’s decision on their part in racing’s long-running cobalt saga, a lawyer for the pair says their reputations “will never recover”. Combined Shape0
Portelli excited about first-starter ExcelticPressure test GARY Portelli will have a better understanding of his chances of going back-to-back in the Golden Slipper after three of his most promising juveniles race at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Raceday focus: PakenhamThursday races THE appearance of promising three-year-olds Whoomph and Wetakemanhattan will create plenty of interest at Pakenham on Thursday night.
Bowman to appeal as jocks tussle for Winx rideLate bid HUGH Bowman is appealing his two careless riding suspensions that threaten to stop him from reuniting with Winx in her return as jockeys far and wide scramble for the ride on the superstar mare. Combined Shape0
Punters pounce on Lazarus after perfect drawHarness racing PREPOST punters cheered as champion pacer Lazarus drew ideally for the $500,000 Group 1 Hunter Cup at Tuesday night’s barrier draw. Combined Shape0
Raceday focus: Sandown HillsideWednesday races MORNINGTON Trainer Lyn Tolson is confident Shangani Patrol will handle his first attempt over 2400m at Sandown Hillside. PREVIEW AND BEST BETS Combined Shape0
Redzel to strike at LightningLightning Stakes AUSTRALIA’S star sprinter, Redzel, who has won his past six starts will resume in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes at Flemington where he take his prizemoney earnings beyond $8 million. Combined Shape0
On The Punt: Free tips for BallaratWinning picks LUKE Oliver will be looking to the heavens in anticipation of the forecast rain to snap this sultry spell of weather but also significantly boost the chances of his ‘swimmer’ Birds Of Tokyo at Ballarat on Tuesday. TIPS Combined Shape0
Coyle prays for rain to hit ExpresswayWeather watch TRAINER Jason Coyle says predicted rain later in the week will give Memes a much better chance of mixing it with a hot field in Saturday’s Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. Combined Shape0
No hurry to find new Winx jockeyWinx replacement NOT surprisingly Winx’s managing owner Peter Tighe has had “plenty of text messages” with offers from jockeys to ride Winx after Hugh Bowman’s suspension. Combined Shape0
Hugh’s Winx ban a ‘gut-wrencher’Suspension RIDING legend Malcolm Johnston understands better than most how Hugh Bowman is feeling after losing the comeback ride on champion Winx due to suspension. Combined Shape0
Seymour hits bullseye with Colt Thirty OneVictoria Derby RESPECTED Queensland harness racing identity Kevin Seymour he landed his most satisfying win with Colt Thirty One in Saturday night’s Group 1 Victoria Derby at Melton. Combined Shape0
Gun salutes with superb Pegasus triumphPegasus World Cup AMERICA’S Horse of the Year Gun Runner has gone out a winner in his final race, claiming the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park. Combined Shape0