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The rundown on Godolphin's Saturday runners
Blue Army
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Check out the thoughts of Godolphin trainer James Cummings on his large team of runners competing across Randwick and Mornington on April 20, 2024.
'It could be difficult for Amelia's Jewel to get into the race': Simon Miller's Quokka fears
Race Favourite
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Simon Miller says star horse Amelia's Jewel is low flying, but he worries about whether the speed map will play against her chances of scoring the $5m The Quokka on her home deck in Perth on Saturday.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, April 18
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, April 18.
Willie Pike to ride $5500 bargain buy in $5m feature sprint
Dirt Cheap
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Wizard of the west William Pike doesn't have the best record in slot races, but that could all turn around when he rides a sprinter who cost just $5500 in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
Boughey out to break new ground with Believing
English Sprinter
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Chautauqua is the only prior horse to be trained internationally to win the Chairman's Sprint Prize, but UK trainer George Boughey is looking to add his galloper to that honour roll later in April.
Tony Gollan raises bat in record time: 'It's a big effort'
Century Maker
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Tony Gollan joins Chris Waller as the only trainers to notch up 100 city winners in their home state so far this season, but the 10-time champion has done it with one of the best strike rates in the country.
Peter Lagogiane aims for Golden Group 1 breakthrough in Egg
Greyhound Feature
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Two-time Million Dollar Chase winning trainer Peter Lagogiane is eyeing group 1 glory in Saturday night's Golden Easter Egg.
Hayes-trained Australian G1 winner set for Hong Kong debut
Diamond Winner
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At his last start in Australia, he finished midfield in the Group One Caulfield Guineas behind Griff in October - and he is being thrown in the deep end for his Hong Kong debut.
Pakenham preview and tips: $23 value bet [Thursday, April 11]
Thursday Punt
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The Mike Moroney-trained Worcester could build on an impressive first-up win when he steps up in class at Pakenham on Thursday night.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Angland. He's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 2 at Pakenham.
Rob Heathcote calls on Noel Callow to ride Prince Of Boom
King Callow
Zac Lloyd backs filly to give All Aged Stakes a shake
Randwick Feature
Ray Thomas' All Aged Stakes Preview and tips
Group 1 Analysis
Linebacker to sack his rivals with a Champagne Stakes blitz
2YO Group 1
Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins
Long-Time Trainer
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Assistant to his late father for several seasons, Fownes, 56, gained his licence in 2003/04 and since then he has been crowned Hong Kong Champion Trainer four times: 2006/07, 2008/09, 2013/14 and 2020/21.
Horror The Nullabor draw makes life tough for Minstrel
Western Trilogy
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A horror draw means the in form Minstrel will need to do it the hard way if he's to annex the Group 1 The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park on Friday night.
Ben Melham in hospital with suspected leg fracture after fall at Caulfield Heath
Injured hoop
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Ben Melham was taken to hospital with a suspected leg fracture following a fall at Caulfield, which rules him out of The Quokka on Saturday.
Trans-Tasman trainer Andrew Forsman eyes Mornington Cup with tough NZ stayer Good Oil, while Riproar to contest Mornington Sires
Kiwi stayer
'I wanted to push Japanese buyers out of bidding': John Stewart reveals strategy for Winx filly
$10m yearling
'Overwhelmed by responses': Which trainer will win the John Stewart lottery?
Maverick owner
Champion jockey James McDonald locked in for Adelaide Group 1s
Adelaide Carnival
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Champion jockey James McDonald has been confirmed to ride on the first weekend of the Adelaide carnival in another boost for South Australian racing.
Pride Of Jenni owner Tony Ottobre discussed Melbourne Cup idea with trainer Ciaron Maher before astonishing Queen Elizabeth Stakes win
Bold frontrunner
Tyler Schiller lands ride on The Archer favourite Strait Acer
Jockey booked
Trainer Cindy Alderson aims at back-to-back Hareeba Stakes with Jigsaw
Mornington dash
Waller has G1 goals in mind for $1.6m colt after Canterbury win
Canterbury
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The Group 1 J.J Atkins winner might have been seen at Canterbury on Wednesday.
Hours spent watching horse racing on TV can help deliver Kyle Wilson-Taylor victory in The Quokka with Kiwi raider Waitak
WA Slot race
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Group 1-winning jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a self-confessed racing "nerd" who is aiming to ride a Kiwi galloper to glory in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
Emma Stewart has strong hand with five runners in Nutrien 2YO colts and geldings final at Melton
Harness Racing
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Emma Stewart is boasts nearly half the field in the Nutrien 2YO colts and geldings final on Saturday night but her top three chances have all drawn poorly.
Happy Valley presenter tips and best bets: Wednesday, April 17
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.
Peter Tighe: From Winx foal gold dust to $5m The Quokka glory?
The Quokka
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Prominent owner Peter Tighe struck gold last week with the $10m sale of Winx's filly - now he is looking to again hit pay dirt when Malkovich races in his slot in the $5m The Quokka.
Happy Valley preview and tips: Wednesday, April 17
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.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Wednesday, April 17
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.
Jockey Kayla Nisbet retires for new gig after biggest career win
New challenge
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Kayla Nisbet will retire from the saddle to begin the next phase of her career less than a month after the biggest win on the racetrack.
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.
Wednesday tips and best bets for Caulfield Heath, Canterbury, Doomben and Balaklava [April 17]
Tips
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Tips and best bets for midweek racing at Caulfield Heath, Canterbury, Doomben and Balaklava on Wednesday. April 17.
Caulfield Heath preview and best bets: Wednesday, April 17
Midweek tips
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Best bets and suggested quaddie numbers for racing on the Caulfield Heath track on Wednesday, April 17.
Preview and tips for Wednesday's Canterbury meeting
TIPS
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Midweek racing in Sydney returns to Canterbury for a strong eight race card and I'm siding with the Bjorn Baker stable for best bet of the day.
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
Co-trainer Levi Kavanagh says punters should forget Mornington Cup fancy First Immortal's last-start flop
Promising gelding
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
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.
Runner-by-runner guide for the $5 million The Quokka at Ascot
Slot race
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Here is our runner-by-runner analysis of Saturday's field for the $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot.
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
Well-bred filly Gentileschi begins her chase for black type
Good bloodlines
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?
Warrnambool trainer Shane Jackson to test consistent Mystery Island in Saturday's Mornington Cup
Vic racing
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
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
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.
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