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Stefi Magnetica: It's all in the name for Stradbroke filly
Boom filly
Doncaster Mile winner Celestial Legend back in work as Les Bridge begins planning Golden Eagle assault
Cherry ripe
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Midnight In Tokyo. She's been tipped by 14 users and goes around in race 4 at Doomben.
Sha Tin presenter tips and best bets: Wednesday, May 29
HK Analysis
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Check out the tips and best bets from the Hong Kong broadcast team for Wednesday racing at Sha Tin.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Wednesday, May 29
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 29.
Sha Tin preview and tips: Wednesday, May 29
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Wednesday evening for an eight-race program on the All-Weather (dirt) Track. Here is our preview of the meeting.
David Hall hopes to impact with three quality Group 3 runners at Sha Tin on Sunday
Hong Kong
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In the throes of another strong campaign, David Hall hopes to add further lustre to the 2023/24 racing season when he bids for Group 3 glory at Sha Tin on Sunday with his stable's three highest-rated horses - Invincible Sage, Flying Ace and Atullibigeal.
Former Aidan O'Brien-trained import Star Of India to return from lengthy lay-off
Long lay-off
Tyler Schiller takes aim at big goal in final months of the season
Young gun
WATCH: 10-time G1 winner Imperatriz sells for record $6.6 million
Record breaker
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The hammer will be raised for rights on the 10-time Group 1-winner Imperatriz as part of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
Graeme Carey's preview and tips for Doomben: Wednesday, May 29
Queensland Analysis
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Here is Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview and tips for Doomben on Wednesday.
Stradbroke Handicap favourite Antino: 'He just takes the Mickey out of me'
Queensland G1
Jamie Kah resumes from a short break with ride on In Secret in Saturday's Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup
Back in the saddle
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Jockey Jamie Kah will mark her return from a short enforced break with a long-awaited ride on a star Godolphin mare in Saturday's Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.
Zac Purton eyes more Sha Tin success after weekend four-timer
Hong Kong
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Marching towards a seventh Hong Kong jockeys' championship, Zac Purton hopes Triumphant Warrior can extend the Australian's recent hot form when Danny Shum's charge contests the second section of the Class 4 Hin Yiu Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin's eight-race all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night.
Country apprentice Cobi Vitler suspended for two months after running and handling charge
Stewards
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The young gun drew the ire of Racing NSW stewards for his ride aboard Bullawa Creek at Tamworth last week.
Young Cranbourne trainer Alex Rae with a tough family day before Lord Mayor's Cup test for Shock 'Em Ova
Family tragedy
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There will be few dry eyes around young Alex Rae's stable if Shock 'Em Ova can win Saturday's Group 3 Lord Mayor's Cup at Eagle Farm.
Champion jockey Kerrin McEvoy to return from injury on Wednesday
All systems go
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Gun hoop Kerrin McEvoy has been on the sidelines since a hard fall on Golden Slipper day in March but is ready to make his return this week.
Beware the filly: Andrew Forsman's Queensland Derby smokey Moonlight Magic can upstage fancied stablemate
Don't overlook
Hong Kong buyers circling as unbeaten 2YO aims up in $1m Sires'
Big test
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Headley Grange. He's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 7 at Kembla Grange.
SA apprentice Chelsey Reynolds doing 'exceptionally well' in recovery from trackwork fall earlier this year
SA Racing
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Injured South Australian apprentice Chelsey Reynolds is ticking the right boxes in her recovery from a life-threatening trackwork fall earlier this year.
Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup, QLD Derby: Fields and barrier draws
Queensland G1s
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Here are the final fields and barrier draws for Saturday's Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup and Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm.
Ballarat preview and tips: Tuesday, May 28
Tuesday Tips
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A Lindsey Smith-trained mare can improve significantly on her first-up run at Warrnambool while jockey Blaike McDougall could be the rider to follow at Tuesday's Ballarat Synthetic meeting.
Tony Gollan faces Antino 2.0 as he chases Stradbroke Handicap slot for Freedom Rally
QLD carnival
'If he brings his A-game, he'll win': Trainer Joe Pride's belief in Think About It ahead of Kingsford Smith Cup
Shots Fired
Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap the Brisbane Winter Carnival goal for Benedetta
Stradbroke Dreaming
Multiple Group 1 winner Fangirl in pre-training for spring carnival comeback
Star Mare
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Part-owner Debbie Kepitis has confirmed Fangirl is doing a variety of light exercise including dressage work before returning to trainer Chris Waller's Rosehill stables.
Mornington trainer Matt Laurie rules handy 3YO Hiyaam Proud out of Group 1 Queensland Derby
promising stayer
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The Queensland Derby has come up too soon for developing three-year-old Hiyaam Proud but Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has earmarked other races for the talented galloper in the Sunshine State.
Things You Might Have Missed - May 27
Quirky Tidbits
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Here's a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing over the past week.
Think About It and I Wish I Win face weighty task against history with Stradbroke Handicap weights
History against
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I Wish I Win and Think About It have been hit hard by the handicapper, while race favourite Antino will get into the Stradbroke with a winners weight after handicappers released their ratings on Monday.
Luke Nolen set to reunite with I Wish I Win in Kingsford Smith Cup backflip
Kingsford Smith Cup
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In what is a bumper day for trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Luke Nolen is set to reunite with their Group 1 winner I Wish I Win in the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm.
Several million-dollar babies set to be on-sold
Fallen Stocks
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A few horses that once fetched seven figures through the sales ring are poised to find new owners this week as part of the latest Inglis Digital auctions.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Themoonsaballoon. He's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 3 at Mornington.
Former NSW galloper wins in Hong Kong at 164-1
Took The Kitty
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The blowout result saw the horse win at his fourth start in Hong Kong, having won at much shorter prices in his career down under.
Mornington preview and tips: Monday, May 27
Vic tips
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Herald Sun and Racenet racing writer Gilbert Gardiner's selections for Mornington on Monday.
Godolphin globetrotter claims Group One in Hong Kong
Blue Army
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His past four wins have come in four different countries - the UK, Qatar, UAE and Hong Kong - to cement his standing as a true globetrotter for racing behemoth Godolphin.
Three-week ban for jockey at Randwick for 'high degree' careless riding
Sydney Stewards
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The incident, in the last at Randwick, saw a couple of horses eased out of the race thereafter.
Henry Dwyer sprinter Asfoora kicks off UK campaign with fourth at Haydock
Overseas stint
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Australian sprinter Asfoora has kicked off her racing stint in the UK, finishing fourth in the Group 2 Temple Stakes (1005m) at Haydock Park on Saturday night.
Cups master Lloyd Williams to unveil highly credentialed import with Kris Lees at Eagle Farm
Aus Debut
Dramatic documentary on late great Darby McCarthy in need of funding
Trailblazing Jockey
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Organisers of a dramatic documentary telling the life and times of the trailblazing jockey Darby McCarthy are urging those in the racing industry to dig deep and help fund the movie which can be kept forever.
Well-fancied flops and forgives from Saturday racing
Forgive & Forget
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Here's our assessment of some of the more-fancied beaten runners from Saturday's racing at Doomben, Sandown, Randwick and Murray Bridge, and whether you should be forgiving or forgetting them.
Betfair Saturday wash-up: Magnifique!
Betfair wash-up
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Here is how Saturday played out on Betfair, including the best-backed winners and most noteworthy in-play betting action.
Todd Pannell scores hat-trick as Adelaide jockeys' premiership race heats up
SA Racing
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Gun hoop Todd Pannell has ramped up his bid for the Adelaide jockeys' premiership, notching a treble at Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Big Bets Review: Five-figure bet on Kovalica misses the mark
Hits And Misses
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Check out how all the big bets, as reported by the bookmakers, fared on Saturday, with Kovalica a notable miss for some punters.
NZ apprentice jockey Jaylah Kennedy on a roll in Victoria
In-form Jockey
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Young jockey Jaylah Kennedy continued her outstanding form by notching a double at Sandown on Saturday ... and Victoria's top stables have taken note.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Gentileschi. She's been tipped by 16 users and goes around in race 5 at Sunshine Coast.
Iknowastar reigns supreme with a bold frontrunning ride from jockey Rachel King
On-pace specialist
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Jockey Rachel King produced another perfectly judged frontrunning ride to help Iknowastar end a run of minor placings at Randwick.
Graeme Carey's tips and preview for Sunshine Coast: Sunday, May 26
Queensland Analysis
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A former Annabel Neasham recently sent north to a new trainer has found the perfect race to break his maiden. Get Graeme Carey's best bets and race-by-race tips and analysis for the Sunshine Coast on Sunday.
Racing Victoria faces opposition from metropolitan clubs and stakeholders on 10th race future
Wear And Tear
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The toll on Melbourne's premier racetracks and midweek field sizes are battlegrounds in a debate around the future of 10-race Saturday metropolitan fixtures.
Sha Tin preview and tips: G1 Champions & Chater Cup day
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for a 10-race programme that features the Group 1 Standard & Chater Cup.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Tips, best bets, longshots [Sunday, May 26]
HK Tips
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Check out the Hong Kong presenters' tips and best bets for Sunday's meeting at Sha Tin.
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 ...
Doomben Cup fallout - Sydney jockey cops ban
Stewards
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A top NSW jockey has copped a 13-day suspension following the Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Punters post-race: Doomben Cup day in review
Saturday summary
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Our review of racing around Australia on Saturday May 25, highlighted by the Group 1 Doomben Cup taken out by one of the outsiders.
Team Hayes ready to shock Stradbroke Handicap rivals
G1 Plans
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The Hayes boys will get a golden Group 1 chance to do something their legendary Dad has never managed - win Queensland's prestigious Stradbroke Handicap.
Dan O'Sullivan doubles up at Sandown with classy mares
Worthwhile Trip
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Ballarat trainer Dan O'Sullivan would love the Melbourne Racing Club to hold more Saturday race meetings at Sandown. That's no surprise, given he notched a running double today.
Invincible Spy impresses Rachel King with all-the-way Randwick win
Randwick Winner
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The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained is racing in a rich vein of form with another all-the-way win at Randwick on Saturday.
Blake Shinn pays tribute to a special Guy in Doomben Cup boilover
G1 Winner
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An emotional Blake Shinn couldn't help but think he had help from above as he nabbed the Group 1 Doomben Cup aboard roughie Bois D'Argent.
Proven formula unearths another gun sprinter in The Black Cloud
Randwick
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The makers of Think About It and Private Eye bring you the latest talented speedster to roll off their production line - The Black Cloud.
Massive plunge on French import Cawdor goes awry as Le Ferrari proves to speedy at Sandown
Sandown
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Punters left money in the bag as favourite Cawdor went unplaced in his Australian debut at Sandown on Saturday.
Post-race jockey reports from the 2024 Doomben Cup
Post-Race
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doomben Cup at Doomben on Saturday.
'It's scary how good she could be': J-Mac in awe of Doomben winner
smart filly
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James McDonald hit the nail on the head in his post-race chat with owners after former Kiwi filly Scarlet Oak claimed the Group 2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben - as well as Oaks favouritism.
Konasana strikes back with fighting victory at Randwick
Randwick
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Progressive filly Konasana gained redemption for her Hawkesbury Guineas defeat with a gutsy win at Randwick on Saturday.
Harry Coffey wins $1m race aboard Arabian Summer at Doomben
Arabian Coffey
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Victorian jockey Harry Coffey flew in to pull off a coup aboard Queensland specialist Arabian Summer in the $1m Magic Millions National 2YO Classic (1050m) at Doomben on Saturday.
Miss Jennifer makes most of stable switch with city win
Randwick
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A perfectly-timed Jason Collett steer denied apprentice Olivia Chambers her maiden city winner as Miss Jennifer surged home out wide to prevail at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Country king Ashley Morgan cooks up another city win with Bakerloo
Country king
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Jockey Ashley Morgan continued his strong Saturday metropolitan run when Bakerloo arrived on time to win at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Trainer John Sargent taking a Casual look at Brisbane Cup
Randwick win
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Casual Connection could be Brisbane Cup-bound with trainer John Sargent 'aiming high' after the gelding's tough win at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Craig Williams secures Ukraine funds with Tiger Shark win
Willo
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Craig Williams had extra motivation when urging Tiger Shark over the line at Doomben on Saturday, with the horse's owner donating a chunk of the $81,000 winner's cheque to the jockey's humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
'She's only going to improve': Annabel Neasham stable has eye on future with Aemelius
Smart filly
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The Annabel Neasham-trained Aemelius made winning look routine with a seemingly effortless last-to-first sweep at Royal Randwick on Saturday ... and it could secure a Brisbane winter mission.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Saturday, May 25
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 Saturday, May 25.
Kylie Schulz in no rush with impressive gelding Surprise Coming
SA Racing
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Exciting gelding Surprise Coming will tackle his first assignment in almost eight months on Saturday, when he resumes at Murray Bridge for local trainer Kylie Schulz.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Clean Energy. She's been tipped by 24 users and goes around in race 4 at Doomben.
Punters' best bets multi for Saturday's racing [May 25, 2024]
Four-Legger
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Check out our four-leg multi for Saturday's racing, covering several states as we eye a big fill-up.
Australian sprinting mare Asfoora set for UK debut
Aussies Abroad
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The 5YO mare will line-up in the Group Two Temple Stakes (1005m) at Haydock on Saturday night with the race set to jump at 10:50pm (AEST).
Roughie tips for Saturday's racing [Sandown, Doomben, Randwick]
Rough As Guts
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Check out the roughies we think can out-run their price for Saturday's racing around Australia, including meetings at Doomben, Sandown Hillside and Randwick.
Saturday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets [May 25, 2024]
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing around Australia, including the G1 day at Doomben, plus Sandown Hillside, Randwick, Belmont and Murray Bridge.
Corey Brown's high praise for Tyler Schiller ahead of Doomben Cup assault: 'Reminds me of Hughie Bowman'
Good company
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Corey Brown has adopted the role of mentor for Tyler Schiller and believes he is destined for bigger and better things as he prepares to tackle the Group 1 Doomben Cup on Fawkner Park.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Khor. He's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 7 at Geelong.
Super stayer set to join millionaires club in Sandown Cup
Greyhound Racing
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Super stayer Valpolicella can become just the fourth female greyhound to add her name to the million-dollar earners club in the Sandown Cup on Friday.
Patrick Payne-trained Jaykayann the best bet for Friday night's Cranbourne meeting
Friday Punt
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A Patrick Payne-trained galloper can improve on a solid first-up effort while a $12 chance can build on a breakthrough win at Friday night's Cranbourne meeting.
Preview and tips for G1 Doomben Cup day: Saturday, May 25
QLD preview
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Here is Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview and tips for Doomben Cup day on Saturday, with his 'best bet' paying around $4.60.
Sandown Hillside preview and tips: Saturday, May 25
Analysis
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Race-by-race preview, tips and best bets for racing at Sandown Hillside on Saturday, May 25.
Randwick preview and tips [May 25, 2024]
Sydney Analysis
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Check out our full preview and tips for Saturday's meeting at Randwick, with a 10-race card on in Sydney.
Weather poser for Tony Cruz ahead of G1 Champions & Chater Cup on Sunday
HK G1
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With seven wins from 2013 to 2020, Cruz has dominated the final Group 1 of the Hong Kong season but his hopes of clinching another win in the race are tempered by the possibility of more rain.
Hold All Tickets podcast: Tim Naki talking racing, $41 Doomben Cup tip
LISTEN
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Blackjack and social media sensation Tim Naki talks about his association with horseracing, including his close link to a Caulfield Cup runner.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, May 23
Lays
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See which fancied runners the Betfair and Punters form analysts are keen to take on around Australia on Thursday, May 23.
Scenes at NZ greyhounds as dogs run riot with the lure
Who Let The Dogs Out?
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As far as nightmare scenarios go, it doesn't get much worse than this is if you're a participant in the Greyhound industry.
$101 to $11 for Queensland Derby after monster win
Odds slashed
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There's been a huge betting firmer in G1 Queensland Derby markets after an eye-catching win at the midweeks at Ipswich.
Sandown Hillside: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Sandown Hillside card.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Runaway Soul. He's been tipped by 13 users and goes around in race 2 at Tatura.
Leading QLD Derby chance to be sold after his Group 1 tilt
win and you're sold?
Tony Cruz prepares for Champions & Chater Cup tilt with Happy Valley success
HK Wrap
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Ridden confidently by Matthew Chadwick, Superb Capitalist slotted his fourth course and distance victory with success in the Class 2 Wiltshire Handicap (1200m) to provide Cruz with his 45th win of the season.
Pakenham best bets: $11 next best [Thursday, May 23]
Thursday Punt
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There's been a few scratchings but still some value to be found at Thursday night's Pakenham meeting.
Ken Sweeney farewelled by SA racing community at memorial service
Vale
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Trainer Ken Sweeney has been remembered by friends, family and members of the South Australian racing industry at an intimate memorial service at Morphettville on Tuesday.
Column - 'Leave me right out of Kovalica in the Doomben Cup!'
Matty & Benny
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Matty and Benny chat about I Wish I Win becoming costly for punters, the injuries sustained by jockeys in race falls, female hoops riding the card in Adelaide, plus they look towards Doomben Cup Day on Saturday.
Rubi won't Lounge around at Sandown
Lazy Trackworker
Melbourne Cup qualifier moved from Derby Day
Lexus Hits The Road
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Victoria Racing Club has broken with 155 years of tradition and rescheduled the Melbourne Cup-qualifying Archer Stakes from Victoria Derby Day.
Bjorn Baker gunning for three-pronged The Everest attack
Everest Ambitions
'He's earned his shot' - Hezashocka's Doomben Cup crack
Going For It
Oaks winner returns for Doomben Cup 'on trust'
Winter Campaign
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