Horse Racing
Another crack at the Group One Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is planned for Mr Sneaky but first he will take aim in a 1200m Listed race at Moonee Valley.
After partnering Nature Strip in the early stages of his career, jockey Ryan Maloney will be out to beat the sprinter when he rides Houtzen at Moonee Valley.
Australian Turf Club chairman Lauri Macri has announced his decision to retire from the position with a special board meeting to be held to elect a new chair.
Muswellbrook will stay in Melbourne for a 1500m race at Moonee Valley rather than travel to Rosehill for a Group Two contest.
Unbeaten Adelaide filly Assertive Play will make her Melbourne debut in the Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes which will provide a guide to her spring prospects.
Sandbar heads to Rosehill on a mission to prove he is up to Sydney’s better three-year-olds and a worthy Golden Rose contender.
A Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes win at Moonee Valley would be a career highlight for country trainer Paul Preusker.
Glitra has accepted to race at Doomben but Brisbane’s weather will have the final say on a start for the in-form galloper.
One of the most consistent mares in training, Coolmore Classic winner Daysee Doom will kick off her spring campaign at Rosehill.
Warwick Farm trainer Clare Cunningham will have a rare Brisbane runner with Rock Forthe Ladies at Doomben.
Rikki Palmer will be chasing her first metropolitan double at Doomben when she rides Beau Arrow and Mystic Mist.
Tough Larry has begun his career with a win at Randwick, sporting the famous colours worn by champion Winx.
The Darren Weir-trained Night’s Watch is an early favourite ahead of established star Hartnell for the Group Two Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes.
Trainers have been advised against using products containing altrenogest with the Australian Trainers’ Association wanting Racing Australia to act.
Top jockey Jeff Lloyd has again showed his cool to win on odds-on favourite The Mechanic at Ipswich.
A stablemate could represent the biggest challenge to Champagne Cuddles igniting her spring campaign with a win at Rosehill.
Everest contender Shoals will make her return in the McEwen Stakes against a field that includes boom sprinter Nature Strip, the odds-on favourite.
Trainer Kris Lees expects Graff to underline his star potential at Rosehill and continue a march towards the $1 million Golden Rose.
Co-trainer Troy Corstens is confident Thrillster is progressing the right way for her next stakes test on her path towards the Group One Thousand Guineas.
Jockey James Orman’s knowledge of Sold For Song could be the difference between winning and losing at Doomben.
Top jockey Damian Browne’s return from injury has been delayed as he guards against infection.
Betting today? Check out Richie’s full preview for the eight race on the Kensington track at Randwick. Good luck and punt smart.
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Godolphin will not pursue a start in The Everest with Kementari who will instead be stepped up in distance rather than be set for the $13 million sprint.
Victorian Metro racing heads to Ballarat this afternoon and our form guru believes it could be a good day for the punters. Check out his full set of tips plus his best bets on the card. Good luck.
The RSPCA, Racing Victoria and a local council are investigating the discovery of up to 100 dead horses at a property north of Melbourne.
Racing Victoria chief handicapper Greg Carpenter says he is finding it difficult to assess the weights for the Melbourne Cup with no natural topweight.
Import Hush Writer is set to make his Australian debut in a 2040m-race at Moonee Valley as he begins a path designed to get him qualified for the Melbourne Cup.
Trainer Danny Williams has weighed up Rosehill options for Don’t Give A Dam and She Knows who will be kept away from Group racing for the time being.