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Autumn Racing Carnival
Superb ride by McEvoy, but should punters have known about his tactics
The rule regarding the public being informed before a switch in riding tactics has never impressed me.
- by Max Presnell
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ROOTS 'N' ALL
Autumn Racing Carnival
Why Almandin switch of tactics took everyone by surprise
The change-of-tactics rule doesn’t get much action but the Almandin case in the Tancred Stakes was a glaring example of why it is in the book.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Waller looks to start next decade of Doncaster success
Chris Waller has dominated the Doncaster for the past decade and he wants to win his favourite race again at Randwick on Saturday.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Thunder Snow caps Godolphin's big night by taking out Dubai World Cup
Godolphin took half the program but it was the son of dual group 1-winning Australian stallion Helmet that stole the limelight under Christophe Soumillon.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
High and mighty Hiyaam controls the Vinery Stud Stakes
The High Chapparal filly was never threatened and held a one-and-three-quarter-length margin on favourite Unforgotten at the post.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Almandin takes Tancred Stakes but tactics draw ire of stewards
Liam Howly's first group 1 win with Almandin was soured by a $1000 fine for failing to report a change of tactics.
- by Chris Roots
THE MAIL
Autumn Racing Carnival
Cellarman wins Prelude but won't be in the gates for Doncaster Mile
Chris Waller will have half a dozen runners in next Saturday’s Doncaster but Cellarman will not be one of them.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Waterhouse plans group 1 assault after winning double at Rosehill
Gai Waterhouse is hoping to turn the group-winning double from Arbeitsam and Prompt Response on Saturday into top-level success.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Smith gets wildcard start with More Thunder
Paul Smith looks for More Thunder to give him two runner in the Country Championships final.
- by Chris Roots
Harness racing
Plans for Yatala track withdrawn after frustrating two years
Racing Queensland's demands force Yatala to withdraw its track proposal.
- by Chris Roots
Autumn Racing Carnival
Dettori's words music to the ears of Shinn for Dubai mission
A conversation with Frankie Dettori has added to the confidence of Music Magnate's team for the Al Quoz Sprint.
- by Chris Roots