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Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Xpresso. He's been tipped by 14 users and goes around in race 5 at Ipswich.
'Been disappointing': Kovalica returns to Queensland in chase of happy hunting grounds
Queensland Feature
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Kovalica made Queensland his own 12 months ago and connections have returned to the Sunshine State in an attempt to revive his career.
Argentine G1 winner claims Hong Kong G3
Staying Feature
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A Group 1 winner over 2000m in Argentina as a three-year-old in 2021 when he raced as Zodiacal, La City Blanche reprised his best form with a stout display to deny Five G Patch by a neck with Unbelievable third, one and a quarter lengths further back.
Johnny Rocker out to continue meteoric rise in Group 1 The Goodwood at Morphettville
Sprinting Ranks
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One of Australia's most improved horses is a top chance to cement himself as a possible hope for The Everest via Saturday's Group 1 Goodwood at Morphettville.
Hot Kiwi Molly Bloom kicks off Australian career as Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott look to sign off with G1
NZ Traveller
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Molly Bloom is set to stay in Australia following the Queensland winter, with her Kiwi trainers Lance O'Sullivan and Andrew Scott looking to sign off in style with one of their best fillies.
Trainer Luke Pepper circles Group 1 Tatt's Tiara as Opal Ridge's grand final
Tiara Bound
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Trainer Luke Pepper has outlined his winter targets with star mare Opal Ridge ahead of her first-up return at Scone in a few weeks.
Ashford Street makes winning debut at Caulfield for new trainer Tom Dabernig
Bool Sprinter
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Tom Dabernig's exceptional month continued at Caulfield with Ashford Street winning in his stable debut.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is The Cunning Fox. He's been tipped by 12 users and goes around in race 6 at Sale.
Betfair Wash-Up: South Australian Derby Day
The Exchange
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Jamie Kah is one of the South Australia's finest racing stories, and a significant chapter in her career was completed when she recorded her first Group 1 in her home city aboard Coco Sun in the SA Derby.
Sha Tin preview and tips: G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup day
HK Preview
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for an 11-race programme that features the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2400m). Here is our preview of the meeting.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Sunday, May 5
HK Tips
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Check out the tips and best bets from the local Hong Kong broadcast crew for the 11-race card at Sha Tin on Sunday, May 5.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips: $2.70 best bet
Qld Analysis
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Queensland form man Graeme Carey says "lead and win is the formula to follow" on Sunday at the Sunshine Coast.
Kentucky Derby 2024 replay and result: Thrilling finish as Mystik Dan holds on
Feature Race
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It was a thrilling finish to the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby, in front of a crowd of 156,710 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning (AEST).
Vlad Duric cops three suspensions after big day at Eagle Farm
All Happening
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Ex-Singapore jockey Vlad Duric continued his remarkable return at Eagle Farm with a feature double, but stewards have put a halt on his winning momentum.
Gillon McLachlan on RV job: "If someone wanted me to help, I would"
Racing Admin
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Gillon McLachlan has reiterated his love for racing and that if is the chairman's gig was offered "I'd do that if they wanted me".
All Autumn post-race jockey quotes in one place!
Talking The Talk
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We all know you love to read what the jockeys said after a race ...
Ceejay Graham goes from broken hoop to Group 2 winner
Guineas Heist
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Leading apprentice Ceejay Graham was fighting back tears after claiming the biggest win of her career in the Group 2 Queensland Guineas at Eagle Farm.
Jamie Kah lands first SA Group 1 in South Australian Derby
Top Jock
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Jamie Kah has finally landed her first Group 1 in South Australia after guiding Coco Sun to victory in the Group 1 South Australian Derby at Morphettville.
Just Folk takes out dramatic Hawkesbury Gold Cup
Thrilling Edition
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The expected rain failed to arrive but gutsy gelding Just Folk dug deep to win the Hawkesbury Gold Cup and book a place in The Big Dance in November.
Post-race jockey reports from the 2024 South Australian Derby
jockey Quotes
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of South Australian Derby at Morphettville on Saturday.
Schwarz powers home in Hawkesbury Guineas
Quality Colt
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Trainer John O'Shea and connections of Schwarz were rewarded for their patience as the talented colt scored an impressive win in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas.
'I love this horse' - Antino revives Tony Gollan Stradbroke dream
Straddie Chance
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After an aborted autumn campaign, Antino made a Stradbroke Handicap statement with a stunning first-up win in the Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Punters post-race: South Australian Derby day in review
Punters Post-Race
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We wrap up all the action from racing around Australia on Saturday, May 4 - with the running of the G1 South Australian Derby the main attraction anywhere in the land on Saturday.
Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown fits sweetly on Coco Jamboo
Listed Winner
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Imported mare Coco Jamboo was in fine tune when she scored a game win in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown at her Australian debut.
Dalrello Stakes: Les Ross cuts holiday short for filly's win
Couldn't Miss It
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Two-year-old filly Mishani Lily landed her first stakes win at Eagle Farm and her trainer Les Ross wasn't going to miss it.
Peter Snowden eyes Brisbane carnival with $1.4m colt Media World after maiden win at Hawkesbury
Price Tag
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Peter Snowden believes $1.4m colt Media World has a bright future and could get his chance during the Brisbane winter carnival after breaking his maiden at Hawkesbury.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Mawallock. She's been tipped by 26 users and goes around in race 2 at Caulfield.
Matt Williams' Caulfield tips: $15 value bet 'can run a race'
Saturday tips
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National Racing Editor Matt Williams looks at Saturday's Caulfield meeting, and gives his best bets and value bet.
Wagga Gold Cup triumph 'a dream come true' for Group 1 jockey Tyler Schiller
Country Cup
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Tyler Schiller has two Group 1s to his name this season but winning the Wagga Gold Cup was an exciting moment for the jockey.
Jason Holder seeks elusive fourth Group 1 with Air Assault in South Australian Derby
Stubby
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It's been 27 years since Jason Holder last won a Group 1 and the jockey says he could be due in the South Australian Derby on Saturday.
Harry Bentley upbeat over Five G Patch's G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup hopes
Hong Kong
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Harry Bentley hopes a combination of a light weight, rain-affected ground and natural stamina will be sufficient for Five G Patch to provide Tony Cruz with a fourth victory as a trainer in the HK$4.2 million G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
John Sargent colt Glad You Think So out to make SA Derby genuine staying test
G1 Feature
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Sydney trainer John Sargent is optimistic about the future of rising stayer Glad You Think So, who'll lead them a merry dance in the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.
Punters' best bets multi for Saturday, May 4
Four-Legger
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Check out our best bets multi for Saturday's racing, combining our best plays from some of the metro tracks to pull together the four-state all-up.
Eagle Farm on improve from root rot disease ahead of winter carnival Group 1 meetings
Work In Progress
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Eagle Farm's respected track curator admits there are problems with the track and explains what they are and how they are being fixed.
JJ Atkins hopeful Zouna continues to defy odds after $120,000 sale fell through
G1 on Horizon
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Many things have transpired against Zouna early in life, but the unbeaten colt will continue on his path towards the Group 1 JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Amelia's Jewel, Bella Nipotina and Climbing Star headline Group 1 The Goodwood nominations
G1 Noms
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Nominations for Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) have been released, with a list of 27 horses declaring for the sprint feature worth $1 million on Saturday, May 11 at Morphettville.
Jockeys Michael Poy and Lewis German, professional punter and owner charged with betting offences in Victoria
Stewards
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Stewards have charged former Victorian licensed jockeys, Michael Poy and Lewis German, registered owner/professional punter Noah Brash and registered owner Alysha Vass.
Press Link brings Michael Rodd and Bryan Guy together again after two-decade connection
Long Partnership
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Michael Rodd was working on the Sydney Olympic Village as an apprentice builder before he eventually made his way to Bryan Guy's Rosehill stables where he kicked off his racing career as an apprentice.
Roughie tips for Saturday's racing [Caulfield, Eagle Farm, Hawkesbury]
Rough As Guts
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Check out the roughies we think can out-run their price for Saturday's racing in Melbourne (Caulfield), Sydney (Hawkesbury) and Brisbane (Eagle Farm).
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Fawkner Park. He's been tipped by 10 users and goes around in race 7 at Wagga.
Tips & Best Bets for Saturday's racing at Caulfield, Eagle Farm & more
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing for Caulfield, Eagle Farm, Hawkesbury, Morphettville and Ascot.
From Gunsynd to Xidaki: 'Lucky' dreams big at Hawkesbury
Famous Silks
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Promising three-year-old Xidaki can revive memories of Gunsynd at the Hawkesbury stand-alone meeting on Saturday ... but his owner Angelo "Lucky" Pippos has bigger plans for the talented gelding.
Cranbourne tips and preview: $8.50 value bet
Friday punt
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Here are Brad Waters' best bets and value bet for Friday night's meeting at Cranbourne.
Eagle Farm preview and tips: $7.50 best bet [May 4, 2024]
Qld Analysis
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Here is Graeme Carey's race-by-race form analysis and tips for Saturday's big Victory Stakes card at Eagle Farm.
Warrnambool carnival track bias leaves punters, trainers and jockeys fuming
Hot Topic
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There was widespread dissatisfaction with the Warrnambool track bias with one jockey fined by stewards for venting his frustration.
Mystery Island delivers trainer Shane Jackson biggest win in Warrnambool Cup
Turkey Legs
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Shane Jackson was savouring his biggest success as a trainer after Mystery Island destroyed his rivals in the Warrnambool Cup on Thursday.
Wagga race-by-race preview and tips: Friday, May 3
Day 2 Preview
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It's the start of May and Wagga takes centre stage with their two-day carnival. Full preview and tips for Friday's Day 2 card here.
Whyte content with Russian Emperor ahead of G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup
Hong Kong
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Rated 117 and with three Hong Kong Group 1 victories to his credit, Russian Emperor has also won in Qatar for Whyte as well as in Ireland and England when trained by Aidan O'Brien before export to Hong Kong.
Hawkesbury preview and tips: Saturday, May 4
TIPS
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Racing heads out to Hawkesbury for it's yearly stand-alone meeting and it's a pretty decent card with a few cracking value bets we can capitalise on.
Count Zero wins 2024 Grand Annual Steeplechase
Feature Winner
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Jericho Cup winner Count Zero prevailed in a tight finish to win the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool.
Warrnambool jockey stood down and banned after failing breath test
Bool breatho
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A jumps jockey has been stood down and suspended for a month after failing a breathalyser test at Warrnambool on Thursday.
'Last week was touch and go': Far Too Easy cheats death
Gun Horse
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David McColm is stepping out with what he thinks could be the best horse he has had since Far Too Easy, who he revealed battled acute colitis, which almost cost him his life.
Massive plunge lands at Wagga with former Snowden-trained horse
Big Go
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Astute punters landed a huge plunge early in the card on day one of Wagga's carnival.
Hold All Tickets podcast: Self-trumpeting trainer, $31 value play
Listen
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Lamby and Liam go through the Caulfield, Hawkesbury and Morphettville Saturday cards, with a $31 chance featuring in the best bets. We also have a self-trumpeting trainer and self-appointed legend.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, May 2
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, May 2.
Group 1 winner retired to stand at Widden Stud
Another Retirement
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There's been another horse retired to stud and this time it's a recent Group 1 winner.
Wild scenes at Warrnambool involving clerk of the course and riderless horse
WATCH
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The Warrnambool clerk of the course made a dramatic cameo during the opener at Warrnambool on Thursday, with her actions dividing opinion.
'I can spell a four-letter word': Trainer Les Ross can't read or write but he's not at all ashamed
Backstory
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For Queensland's popular "Mishani Man", who trains the big band of horses with the 'Mishani' moniker for larrikin owner Mike Crooks, not being able to read or write is simply a way of life. And he's not ashamed about it.
Caulfield: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Caulfield card.
Nothing to see here: QRIC to keep review into Beaudesert protest howler secret
Controversial Call
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Queensland's top integrity official has been sent a "please explain" as frustration builds over the decision to keep a review into the controversial Beaudesert protest confidential.
Murray Bridge muck up: Late scratching as wrong horse taken to the races
Oops
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Late scratchings are part and parcel of the racing game, but rarely do they happen as a result of mistaken identity.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Little Mix. She's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 9 at Warrnambool.
Coolmore fires up for English and American Classic double
Two Huge Races
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Racing leaders Coolmore are chasing two of the most important three-year-old races in the world with boom colts City Of Troy at Newmarket and Sierra Leone in Kentucky.
Angus Chung graduates to senior ranks with Happy Valley success
Outrode Claim
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Chung, 27, completed his apprenticeship with a runaway success on Colourful Emperor for his master Tony Cruz, having endured a frustrating 33-race run of outs before returning to the winners' list in the Class 3 ParisLongchamp Handicap (1200m).
Matt Williams and Ben Dorries column: They've made the right call for Think About It
Weekly Column
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Matty and Benny chat about the exit of Racing Victoria's CEO, the criticism of modern racing journalism, Blake Shinn taking over on Think About It, Lachie Neindorf's Group 1 heroics, and a look at the weekend's racing action.
Trainer Coral Feek hoping Gold Wolf is 'battle-hardened' for G1 SA Derby
PROMISING 3YO
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Promising gelding Gold Wolf is learning his racing craft, but there are no doubts over his staying ability ahead of the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday.
Friendship, trust key to owner's success
Big Bool Winner
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Prominent owner Col McKenna will boast four runners in the Grand Annual Steeplechase but his success isn't confined to the Warrnambool carnival.
Mick Price kicks off winter carnival mission with Group 1 hopeful
Brisbane Carnival
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Mick Price and his co-trainer Michael Kent Jr have a pair of runners on Saturday's Eagle Farm card, including one who is trying to stake her claim for the Group 1 Doomben 10,000.
Wagga race-by-race preview and tips: Thursday, May 2
Full preview
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It's the start of May and Wagga takes centre stage with their two-day carnival. The weather forecast suggests that we are in for a brilliant two days of racing. Full preview and tips for Thursday's card here.
Tuvalu delivers first Wangoom triumph for jockey Fred Kersley and trainer Lindsey Smith
Big return
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Jockey Fred Kersley showed off a new hairstyle before joining his father as a Wangoom Handicap winner with a confident frontrunning ride on Tuvalu.
Caulfield preview and tips: Saturday, May 4
Saturday analysis
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Saturday racing is at Caulfield again this week, with the rail going out a further 4m. Race-by-race preview, tips and best bets for the meeting here.
Melbourne Cup winner Sheila Laxon says falling numbers of school kids engaging in racing a wake-up call for the industry
Wake-up call
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Sheila Laxon, the first female trainer of the Melbourne Cup, says her experiences on recent Cup tours have her worrying about racing's future.
Fields online for Saturday's Victory Stakes meeting at Eagle Farm
Queensland Features
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Tony Gollan's galloper Antino returns in Saturday's Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm where he will face eight rivals.
Gillon McLachlan tight-lipped on Racing Victoria board chairman speculation at Warrnambool May Carnival
SPOTTED
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There wasn't a mustard jacket in sight as Gillon McLachlan, the top pick to become Racing Victoria's new chairman, returned to the Warrnambool carnival for the first time in more than 10 years.
Chains Of Honour wins 2024 Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool
The 'Bool Day 2
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There is no stopping master trainer Ciaron Maher in jumps features at Warrnambool, even with a horse he wasn't expecting to win.
Warrnambool Day 3 tips and best bets: Thursday, May 2
The 'Bool
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Best bets and suggested quaddie numbers for the third and final day of the Warrnambool racing carnival.
Beaudesert protest howler upstaged by Queensland Racing Integrity Commission's bewildering 'review'
Opinion
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Just when you thought the Beaudesert protest howler couldn't get any more farcical, a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission "review" into the decision has left punters even more confused.
A four person syndicate from Adelaide are eyeing off the world's richest staying race at The Gardens on Friday night
Greyhound riches
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Four close mates from Adelaide are on the verge of a $500,000 windfall when their charge Canya Amy tackles Friday night's Ladbrokes The 715 at The Gardens.
Quality aplenty across the Hawkesbury stand-alone card
Group 3 racing
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The fields have been declared and released for the big Hawkesbury stand-alone meeting on Saturday.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Wednesday, May 1
Lays of the day
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Wednesday, May 1.
Queen Elida shooting for third straight win in Group 1 Macarthur Mile at Menangle
Harness Racing
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Star trotting mare Queen Elida has thrived since her trip to New Zealand and is primed for her final target before a spell.
Happy Valley presenter tips and best bets: Wednesday, May 1
HK Analysis
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Check out the tips and best bets from the Hong Kong broadcast team for Wednesday racing at Happy Valley.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Yet He Moves. He's been tipped by 14 users and goes around in race 8 at Canterbury.
Wednesday tips and best bets for Warrnambool, Canterbury, Ipswich and Murray Bridge [May 1]
Midweek tips
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Tips and best bets for midweek racing at Warrnambool, Canterbury, Ipswich and Murray Bridge on Wednesday, May 1.
Happy Valley preview and tips: Wednesday, May 1
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Happy Valley on Wednesday evening for a nine-race program. Here is our preview of the meeting.
WATCH: Jockey Adin Thompson's car explodes into flames at Eagle Farm racecourse
Wild video
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A jockey believes he and his young family "dodged a bullet" when his car exploded into flames in a racecourse infield carpark while he was riding trackwork last week.
South Australian Derby favourite Warmonger in perfect order despite unplaced lead-up run
Forgivable lead-up
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Michael Kent Jr is confident the stable can capture another SA staying feature with three runners, including the favourite, in the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
Tips for Wednesday's meeting at Canterbury
TIPS
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Midweek racing returns to Canterbury for an eight race card where I'm siding with horses that are early on in their preparations.
Clayton Douglas aiming to pull off Wangoom Handicap boilover with ex-Chris Waller sprinter Blondeau
Feature sprint
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Warrnambool had provided plenty of career highlights for Clayton Douglas, who is aiming to add another in the Wangoom Handicap.
Giga Kick steps up comeback to racing
Everest winner
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Trainer Clayton Douglas says stable star Giga Kick is ready to step up his work as he continues his comeback from injury.
Jockey Dean Yendall warns punters not to overthink Warrnambool track
The 'Bool
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Jockey Dean Yendall has earned his stripes as an authority on the Warrnambool track so punters could do worse than take on board his thoughts.
James McDonald running out of time in quest to break 'Miracle' Malcolm Johnston's national Group 1 record
Record hunting
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James McDonald has ridden more Group 1 winners in a season than any other jockey - but Malcolm Johnston's national record still remains tantalisingly out of reach.
Graeme Carey's Ipswich preview and tips: Wednesday, May 1
Queensland Analysis
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Here is Graeme Carey's race-by-race form analysis and tips for Wednesday's meeting at Ipswich.
Ka Ying Generation makes featherweight Queen Mother Memorial Cup charge
Hong Kong
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Andrea Atzeni hopes Ka Ying Generation can take advantage of a favourable weight spread in Sunday's (5 May) HK$4.2 million G3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) at Sha Tin.
Vlad Duric to be Antino's new jockey; Skirt The Law found to have jarred up
Hoop booked
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Tony Gollan has settled on a new jockey for star horse Antino and given an update on one-time Magic Millions winner Skirt The Law after a disappointing effort at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Futures bets for the Brisbane winter carnival
Queensland features
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With the Brisbane winter carnival quickly approaching, it's time to lock in a few bets in hopes that we can get a bit of value for the upcoming weeks.
Victorian jockey Blake Shinn announced as Sam Clipperton's replacement on Think About It
Jockey change
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Trainer Joe Pride has revealed why Think About It will have a new rider during his Queensland Winter Carnival campaign.
Stern Idol wins 2024 Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool
The 'Bool Day 1
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If there were any remaining doubts over jumps star Stern Idol's tenacity, they were comprehensively quashed after his incredible Brierly Steeplechase victory at Warrnambool.
Racing future still uncertain for injured superstar Alligator Blood
Seven-time G1 winner
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As Alligator Blood continues his recovery from a potentially career-ending injury, his part-owner ponders the question whether the superstar would have beaten Pride Of Jenni in the autumn.
Tips and runner-by-runner analysis for the 2024 Group 1 SA Derby
$1m feature
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The Group 1 South Australian Derby has attracted a capacity field - but it's a tricky race to dissect. We analyse every horse set to line up at Morphettville on Saturday.
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