Horse Racing

Amankan and Ridgewood Drive have shown their potential with maiden victories at Sandown which may lead to Derby and Oaks races later in the season.

The long-standing and successful combination of trainer Michael Nolan and owner Kim McCasker has won with Devils Marbles at Doomben.

Trainer Joe Pride will take Easy Eddie to race at Randwick but says he would rather be racing on his home track at Warwick Farm.

Kelly Schweida has equalled his best training performance at a TAB meeting but has the Magic Millions Classic on his mind with The Odyssey

The Robbie Griffiths-trained Du Well will chase her third consecutive win this preparation when she lines up at Caulfield in a 1000m race for fillies.

Racing Queensland will address a problem which has resulted in several horses missing a chance to qualify for the Magic Millions Two-Year-Old Classic.

Racing Victoria has rescheduled a Stawell race meeting because of the forecast for extreme heat.

Leading contender Sun City has been taken to a veterinary hospital for tests on an ankle in a bid to keep his Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopes alive.

Sandown Hillisde plays host to metro racing in Victoria while Doomben is the playground for Queensland city racing today. Check out the late mail from Just Racing’s experts that include a full set, quaddie play & the best bets on the card. Good luck.

Rachel King has copped the first Sydney suspension of the year for causing interference in the New Year’s Day Cup in which she was second on Earth Angel.

John Allen has incurred a third careless riding ban in as many days with Racing Victoria stewards suspending him on two careless riding charges at Flemington.

Etymology has made it two wins in succession at Flemington, taking out the Listed Bagot Handicap over 2800m for his fourth career win.

Whispering Brook has continued her good form since joining the Darren Weir stable, adding the Group Three Standish Handicap at Flemington to her record.

Naval Warfare has broken through for a stakes win at Randwick, taking out the New Year’s Day Cup for trainer Chris Waller and jockey Corey Brown.

The unheralded Santa Monica has caused a major upset in the Railway Stakes at Ellerslie, the first Group One race in Australasia for the year.

Connections of German import Schabau are already eyeing the Melbourne Cup after his Australian debut victory at Flemington.

Michael Poy has worn the famous Lindsay Park silks to victory in a race at Flemington, emulating his father Michael Clarke who wore them on countless occasions.

Promising colt Lubuk is likely to be given a last chance to make the Magic Millions Classic field via a race at the Gold Coast.

Trainer Heath Conners is hoping a return to Sandown will bring out the best in Villa Sarchi who is set to run first-up over 1000 metres.

The Lloyd Kennewell-trained Jedastar has recorded a strong win on debut at Flemington and will be prepared for the Blue Diamond Preview.

A race meeting has been transferred from Warwick Farm to Randwick’s Kensington track because of extreme heat predicted in Sydney’s south-west.

Kick start 2019 with a bang at Randwick today on the Kensington track by backing a few winner’s. Check out Richie’s full set and best bets on the day. Good luck today and the whole year punters.

Veteran Crafty Cruiser has collected a $600 cheque for finishing sixth at Warrnambool to push his earnings through the $1 million mark.

Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand is hoping to build on his Randwick double when he returns to the track for the New Year’s Day meeting.

Godolphin’s Etymology is favourite to collect a second win in succession when he lines up in the Bagot Handicap at Flemington.

The tangerine colours of Te Akau, sported by many stars including Gingernuts, are favoured to be to the fore at Ellerslie in the Railway Stakes.

Talented mare Savanna Amour has brought together jockey Brett Prebble and trainer Chris Meagher to attempt victory in the Standish Handicap at Flemington.

The powerful Godolphin stable could have three runners at the Magic Millions meeting if Exhilarates can sneak into the 2YO Classic field.

Trainer Archie Alexander is under investigation after one of his horses returned a high cobalt reading after winning a maiden race at Kilmore.

A survey by the Australian Trainers’ Association has found its members in Victoria want the current track policy altered to offer softer conditions.