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Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Hollywood Hero. He's been tipped by 18 users and goes around in race 4 at Canterbury.
Jason Collett set to miss at least a month with rib injuries suffered in Kembla Grange fall
G1 BLOW
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Injured jockey Jason Collett will be out of action for longer which has dealt a blow to his bid for a maiden Sydney premiership.
Spirit Of St Louis drawn to order for $1.25 million The Nullarbor before embarking on USA sojourn
Group 1 Harness Racing
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Star NSW pacer Spirit Of St Louis has drawn ideally in his bid to go one better than last year's runner-up finish in the Group 1 The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park on Friday.
Te Akau Racing to tackle Listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington with Fashion Shoot
Smart mare
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A New Zealand Group 3 winner will make her Australian debut in Saturday's Listed Hareeba Stakes at Mornington.
Co-trainer Levi Kavanagh says punters should forget Mornington Cup fancy First Immortal's last-start flop
Promising gelding
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Co-trainer Levi Kavanagh says punters should ignore First Immortal's last-start miss when assessing the smart stayer's chances in Saturday's $300,000 Mornington Cup.
Graeme Carey's race-by-race analysis for Doomben: Wednesday, April 17
Queensland Analysis
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Graeme Carey is placing his trust in a couple of 'moody' gallopers who can turn around their recent fortunes on the big 10-race card at Doomben on Wednesday.
Group 1 winner Chain Of Lightning will be 'ready to go' for Royal Ascot despite impending sale
ASCOT BOUND
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Chain Of Lightning scored an invite to Royal Ascot with her Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes win but her owner still intends to sell her beforehand.
Help from above could carry Super Smink to an emotional win in The Quokka
WA sprint
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There will be an emotional family connection in the "Grandad's Gift" ownership syndicate in The Quokka contender Super Smink.
Brenton Avdulla eyes third consecutive Group 1 with California Spangle
Hong Kong
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Brenton Avdulla has a perfect record aboard California Spangle and the in-form Australian will be hoping it stays that way when the pair takes aim at the HK$22 million G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 28 April.
Championship leader Pierre Ng aims to repel rivals as Galaxy Patch tunes up
Hong Kong
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Pierre Ng is looking to up the ante in his bid to win a maiden Hong Kong trainers' championship when he heads to Happy Valley tomorrow night armed with eight chances across the nine-race fixture.
Tom Marquand doesn't take long to get back on the board
Gun hoop
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It took Tom Marquand very little time to get back on the board after his autumn carnival stint in Sydney.
Quokka slot holder Craig Thompson's racing passion started with 25 cent bets
$5m feature
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Craig Thompson will have King Of Sparta running in his slot in The Quokka and his racing passion was sparked as a kid when he mowed lawns to earn money to place bets at the local TAB.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Persian Spirit. He's been tipped by 12 users and goes around in race 6 at Ballarat.
Barrier draw for the $5 million The Quokka at Ascot
THE QUOKKA
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The second running of the $5 million The Quokka is set to take place this Saturday and the barrier draw is live and streaming now.
Pride Of Jenni's sensational Queen Elizabeth Stakes win should ensure she is voted Horse of the Year
Opinion
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Before last Saturday, horse of the year arguments could have been made for Imperatriz, Without A Fight, Mr Brightside, Fangirl and Alligator Blood ... but Pride of Jenni's Queen Elizabeth Stakes win has settled the debate.
Well-bred filly Gentileschi begins her chase for black type
Good bloodlines
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Trainers Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich have a Queensland campaign in mind for a talented three-year-old filly ... but she'll need to win at Scone on Tuesday to begin paying her way.
Hall of Fame WA greyhound trainer Linda Britton is set to play a strong hand in Thursday night's $600,000 The Sandgroper
WESTERN TRILOGY
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WA greyhound racing's leading lady Linda Britton has her fingerprints all over Thursday night's lucrative The Sandgroper to kickstart the Western Trilogy Tri-Code Series.
Ballarat preview and tips $21 value bet
Tuesday Punt
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Getting back to his home track can produce a win for a Tony and Calvin McEvoy-trained galloper while a $21 chance could produce an upset in the last race of Tuesday's Ballarat meeting.
Grand sprinter Overpass out to emulate the deeds of two-time The Everest hero Redzel in The Quokka defence
WA Slot race
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Grand sprinter Overpass will be chasing his own slice of history when he steps out to defend his The Quokka crown at Ascot on Saturday.
Manaal primed for Champagne Stakes and Espiona rated the horse to beat in the All-Aged Stakes
Sydney Features
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The nomination deadline for the Champagne Stakes has been extended after only eight entries were received by Monday afternoon.
Gun colt Ozzmosis may have run his last race and will soon be retired to stand at Newgate Farm
Off to stud?
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Ozzmosis will not race on into next season, with a decision on immediate retirement or a Brisbane campaign to be made in the coming days.
Warrnambool trainer Shane Jackson to test consistent Mystery Island in Saturday's Mornington Cup
Vic racing
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A run on of consistent performances has convinced trainer Shane Jackson to tackle Saturday's $300,000 Mornington Cup with Japanese-bred stallion, Mystery Island.
Things You Might Have Missed - April 15
Quirky Tidbits
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Here's a few things you might have missed in the wide world of racing from here and abroad.
Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
Star Filly
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Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday's Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.
International riding great Brent Thomson back riding trackwork for the Ciaron Maher camp at the age of 66
24-year hiatus
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The benefits of a significant lifestyle change have led a former international riding legend back into the saddle to ride for champion trainer Ciaron Maher at the age of 66.
Immigration lawyers called in to get lucrative Hong Kong apprentice jockey program shifted to Queensland
Roadblock
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An extraordinary decision by a previous Racing Queensland administration is standing in the way of a lucrative Hong Kong-based program to set up shop in the Sunshine State, putting potential World Pool riches at risk.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Dismount. He's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 6 at Bairnsdale.
Respected horse ratings guru weighs in on Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Crunched The Numbers
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In his review of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, ratings guru Dan O'Sullivan said he had never seen anything like this race where it was literally two separate events.
Bairnsdale preview and tips: Monday, April 15
Monday Punt
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Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner's selections for Monday's meeting at Bairnsdale.
Vincent Ho notches comeback double, Francis Lui grabs crucial three-timer
Hong Kong
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Sidelined after a fall on 24 January, Ho returned to race riding at Happy Valley on Wednesday and, following a couple of luckless rides, was elated after successfully joining forces with long-time ally Francis Lui at Sha Tin on Sunday.
'They are the ones to blame' - Shane Dye slams Queen Elizabeth tactics
Champion Jockey
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Legendary jockey Shane Dye has weighed in on Pride Of Jenni's awesome Queen Elizabeth Stakes blitz, questioning the tactics of the other runners.
Tony Gollan declares G1 hard-luck story Antino back on track for Stradbroke
G1 Galloper
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Antino was the hard luck story of the Group 1 Toorak Handicap in the spring, with his trainer Tony Gollan saying he is back on track after an aborted autumn campaign in favour of a home town winter carnival.
Well-fancied flops and forgives from Saturday's racing at Randwick and Bendigo
Forgive & Forget
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We're sacking a Group 1 winner from Randwick on Saturday and forgiving a luckless mare from the Queen Of The Turf.
Victorian raiders tune-up for Group 1s with impressive wins
Adelaide
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Victorian raiders Benedetta and Wings Of Song are on target in their South Australian Group 1 bids after winning at Morphettville on Saturday.
Triumphant Vlad Duric reveals the 'one thing' driving him in Australian return to racing
Vlad
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Vlad Duric has won a Caulfield Cup and Singapore championships, but the jockey has revealed the one thing he wants to achieve in his return to Australian racing, where he now calls Brisbane home.
Melbourne Cup-winners Sam Freedman and Mark Zahra warn of potential Saturday night racing toll on stable staff and jockeys
New Timeslot
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Melbourne Cup-winners Sam Freedman and Mark Zahra have warned of potential Saturday night racing toll on stable staff and jockeys.
Big Bets Review: Pride Of Jenni torches large Via Sistina wagers
Hits And Misses
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Check out all the hits and misses from some of the big bets placed on Saturday's feature racing.
Betfair wash-up: Best-backed winners, flops and in-play disasters
Betting recap
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It was a wild Saturday of racing and things were just as hectic on the exchange, with two gallopers run down after trading at $1.01 and $1.02 on Betfair.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes comment: The best horse won - simple!
Opinion
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It wouldn't have mattered who did what in Saturday's Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Pride Of Jenni would have won and won convincingly.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Ceerseven. He's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 7 at Terang.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips: Sunday, April 14
Qld Analysis
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Here is a race-by-race preview for Sunday's meeting at the Sunshine Coast.
Sha Tin preview and tips: Sunday, April 14
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for an 11-race programme. »¿Here is our preview of the meeting.
Beaten Queen Elizabeth jockeys questioned as Chris Waller weighs in
Stewards
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Beaten jockeys from the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes found themselves in front of Randwick stewards, while leading trainer Chris Waller had his say on the extraordinary race won by Pride Of Jenni.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Tips, best bets, longshots
HK Tips
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Check out the tips and best bets from the Hong Kong broadcast crew for the Sha Tin meeting on April 14, 2024.
Vlad Duric shows his class with treble as David Vandyke filly emerges as Queensland Oaks contender at Doomben
Brisbane Wrap
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Vlad Duric scored his first treble since calling Queensland his new home, and a Queensland Oaks contender was unearthed at Doomben.
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 ...
Punters post-race: Queen Elizabeth Stakes day in review [April 13, 2024]
Saturday summary
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There was an obvious Star Performer on Queen Elizabeth Stakes day, but the dreaded Saturday Slaughter came from the same race.
'He's on plenty of painkillers': El Soleado wins Golden Mile for injured trainer Robbie Laing
Bendigo Feature
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El Soleado won the Golden Mile for trainer Robbie Laing, who went to hospital the night before following an accident.
Zougotcha and James McDonald win Group 1 Queen Of The Turf
Star Mare
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High-class mare Zougotcha makes it back-to-back Group 1 wins this autumn carnival with victory in the Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick.
Mishani mare cracks $300k mark after landing plunge at Doomben
Doomben
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Not only is Mishani owner Mike Crooks enjoying one of his best seasons, he had a fill-up at Doomben after one of his fillies waltzed to a dominant win.
What the jockeys said: Group One Queen Of The Turf Stakes
Waller Quinella
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Incredible Race
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the incredible running of Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday, won by Pride Of Jenni in a canter.
Peter Moody hails Autumn Angel after Australian Oaks upset
Victorian Filly
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Autumn Angel caused a minor upset in the Group 1 Australian Oaks over star fillies Zardozi and Orchestral after her trainers were forced into Plan B.
Pride Of Jenni wins Queen Elizabeth in jaw-dropping performance
OMG
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Declan Bates and Pride Of Jenni have produced one of the most spectacular performances in Australian racing to claim the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
What the jockeys said: Group One Sydney Cup
3200m Feature
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Sydney Cup at Randwick on Saturday, with Circle Of Fire claiming the victory in the 3200m feature.
Italian jockey dedicates Sydney Cup win to fallen mate Stefano Cherchi
Emotional Win
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Imported gelding Circle Of Fire produced an amazing staying performance to claim victory in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
What the jockeys said: Group One Australian Oaks
Angel Wins
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, with Autumn Angel winning the $1million feature.
The Championships Day 2: Eneeza turns the tables on Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot in Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick
Moody Coleman
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Eneeza finally got the better of Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot as Peter Moody praised the filly as toughest two-year-old he's ever trained.
Randwick: What the jockeys said on Saturday
Post-Race Insight
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Did the horse you backed perform below expectations at Randwick on Saturday? This is where you find out what the jockey had to say after the race.
Miracle Mile hero Catch A Wave catches the eye ahead of Group 1 The Nullarbor tilt
Harness Racing
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Former Miracle Mile winner Catch A Wave confirmed he's right in the mix for The Nullarbor with a slashing performance at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
Bendigo: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Bendigo card.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Orchestral. She's been tipped by 33 users and goes around in race 6 at Randwick.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Saturday, April 13
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, April 13.
The Championships Day 2 - All You Need For The G1 Races
One Stop Shop
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The second day of The Championships looks set to deliver a massive day of racing in Sydney with four Group 1 races on the card.
Zac Purton hopeful Raging Blizzard can defy class rise
Hong Kong
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Zac Purton is optimistic Raging Blizzard's uncomplicated racing manners can prove decisive when John Size's progressive charge tackles the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Jinbao Street Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Former Waller colt aiming for $775,000 race in Qld
Slot Chasing
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Ranch Hand was once a highly-touted colt for Coolmore, but will instead by trying to earn his way into a slot race at Rockhampton for his new trainer Tony Gollan instead.
Punters' best bets four-leg multi paying $344
The Multi
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Check out our best bets multi for Saturday's racing, tallying up a little four-legger that can hopefully land a neat fill-up.
Airborne filly Wings Of Song chasing sixth straight win in Group 3 Auraria Stakes at Morphettville
SA Racing
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Victorian filly Wings Of Song can continue her winning streak in South Australia after recently dominating in Tasmania.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Friday, April 12
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 Friday, April 12.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Russian Bobshark. He's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 3 at Cranbourne.
Rough As Guts: Roughie tips for Saturday's racing
Tips
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Check out the roughies we think can out-run their price for Saturday's racing at Randwick, Bendigo and Doomben.
Saturday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets [April 13, 2024]
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing around Australia, including meetings at Randwick, Bendigo, Doomben, Morphettville and Ascot.
Brand New Listen: 'Ladies Who Punt' podcast
Check it out
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Racenet is proud to present our newest addition to the stable, the 'Ladies Who Punt' podcast.
Jockey Jason Collett out of Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick
Injury
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Jason Collett has been forced to relinquish his rides on Day Two of The Championships at Randwick.
Doomben preview and tips: $4.40 best bet
Qld Analysis
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Check out Graeme Carey's preview and tips for Saturday's meeting at Doomben on April 13, 2024.
Revealed: The World Pool stats that matter for punters
World pool
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It is often said that World Pool cannot offer value to punters - but statistics from last weekend showed more than half of runners SP'd at an inferior price.
Cranbourne preview and tips: Friday night, April 12
Friday tips
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Stepping up in trip could be the catalyst for a return to winning ways for a Gavin Bedggood-trained stayer at Cranbourne on Friday night.
Orchestral, Zardozi set stage for classic showdown in Australian Oaks at Randwick
The Championships
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The two outstanding fillies from Australia and New Zealand are both at their peak for what is shaping as a fascinating showdown in the Australian Oaks at Royal Randwick.
Tony and Calvin McEvoy have Belle Plaisir and Frankie Pinotin the mix for Golden Mile at Bendigo
Bendigo feature
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Trainer Tony McEvoy has dual-pronged attack on Golden Mile at Bendigo including the big strong mare Belle Plaisir, while talented filly Elphinstone set to contest the Bendigo Guineas.
Queensland trainer Kelly Schweida faces mission impossible with El Morzillo in strong two-year-old at Randwick
QLD Raider
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Kelly Schweida thought the two-year-old depth would drop away in Sydney following the Golden Slipper, so is stiff to run into its winner at Randwick on Saturday.
Blake Shinn would love to win Group 1 Australian Oaks upset with $26 roughie Basilinna for trainers Emma-lee and David Browne
3YO Fillies
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Star jockey Blake Shinn isn't conceding the Group 1 Australian Oaks to the top three fillies in betting.
The Godolphin runners you must back at Royal Randwick on Day 2 of The Championships
Inside Mail
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Trainer James Cummings and Godolphin have a host of top chances on Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick ... and one of them is Ray Thomas' best bet of the day.
Adrian Bott gives big push for Sydney Cup trio Serpentine, Military Mission and Major Beel
The Championships
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An upbeat Adrian Bott gives his verdict on the stable's three-pronged attack in the Group 1 Sydney Cup on Saturday.
Gillon McLachlan a step closer to being Racing Victoria chairman
New Chairman?
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Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has formally applied for a position on the Racing Victoria board.
Zardozi can turn the tables on Orchestral in 2024 ATC Australian Oaks, Tom Marquand says
Big clash
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Jockey Tom Marquand is confident 'there won't be much in it' when Zardozi again clashes with Kiwi star Orchestral in the $1m Australian Oaks (2400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Ciaron Maher's 'spice girl' Pride of Jenni is no wannabe in Queen Elizabeth
$5m Group 1
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Trainer Ciaron Maher is looking forward to Pride of Jenni bringing 'a bit of spice' to Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick as she peaks for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Favourite comes from 100m last to post remarkable win
Monster win
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Punters who backed the even-money favourite Rainbow Jester in the third at Bendigo trots on Wednesday night would be forgiven for walking away from the television screen after 100m.
'This horse gives me a lot of joy': Provincial Championships is rare Territory for trainer Paul Niceforo
$1m race
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After surviving a stroke and two heart attacks, trainer Paul Niceforo believes he's been given a second shot at life ... and Territory Express is helping him make the most of it.
Top 5: Retired mare Imperatriz's best wins
Retired
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Superstar mare Imperatriz has been retired after 27 starts in Australia and New Zealand - here are what we believe to be her best five wins.
G1 on horizon for filly heading to Doomben on Saturday
Qld Carnival
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She's only contesting a race over 1350m on Saturday, but a Group One over a trip is on the mind of trainer Kelly Schweida with the filly in the Queensland winter carnival.
'He's a warrior': Champion jockey Craig Williams insists Mr Brightside up for Queen Elizabeth fight
6-time G1 winner
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Champion jockey Craig Williams has faith in Mr Brightside can rebound in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.
Autumn Angel 'going right way' to challenge Australian Oaks rivals Orchestral and Zardozi
Tough ask
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Star jockey Mark Zahra is spoiling for a minor upset with Autumn Angel in the Group 1 Australian Oaks.
Ten-time Group One winner Imperatriz retired
Breeding Barn Beckons
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Ten-time Group One-winning mare Imperatriz has been retired, her 27-start career spawning 19 wins and $6,969,799 in prizemoney.
'It surprised me': Trainer Chris Waller gives Via Sistina's Queen Elizabeth rivals reason to fear
The Championships
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Champion trainer Chris Waller admits he was pleasantly surprised at how easily import Via Sistina won her first local start ... but there's no guesswork ahead of her Queen Elizabeth Stakes tilt.
Why we need to talk about trainer Chris Waller's record
Master trainer
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Such is Chris Waller's dominance, he this week chalked up a major training milestone to virtually no fanfare. But if he continues at this rate, the records of TJ Smith and Bart Cummings will soon fall.
Hold All Tickets podcast: $21 Group 1 tip
LISTEN
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Lamby returns from a holiday to dish out 10 Self-trumpeter votes, while the guys dissect Saturday's bumper Group 1 card at Randwick.
Steward Des Gleeson appointed to review recent Queensland protest howlers
Industry news
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Queensland integrity officials have headhunted former Victorian steward Des Gleeson, who played a role in some of the most controversial Australian racing decisions, to review two recent protests.
Just Believe leads Victorian assault on inaugural TAB Trot at Cambridge Raceway
Harness racing
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Victoria will unleash its biggest and strongest raid on New Zealand harness racing in more than a decade on Friday night.
Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has given notice to resign after four years at the helm
Resignation
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Victoria Racing Club chief executive Steve Rosich has resigned after four years at the helm.
Progressive mare Benedetta ready to take next step for latest Group 1 mission
SA trip
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Talented mare Benedetta heads to South Australian this weekend with another Group 1 target in her sights later this month.
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