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Graeme Carey's Ipswich preview and tips: Wednesday, May 21
Queensland Analysis
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A recent addition to the Brian Smith stable will appreciated a big drop in class when he steps out at Ipswich on Wednesday.
Gollan: Softer Doomben to put Skirt The Law's winter campaign back on track
Fast filly
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Skirt The Law turned in a first-up stinker, but trainer Tony Gollan is confident a return to Doomben and a softer surface are the right ingredients for a return to top form.
Richard Freedman: Racing's change of tactics rule 'out of step' with other sports
Not a fan
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A prominent trainer says racing authorities should consider binning the rule which forces connections to publicly declare changes of tactics in the way horses are going to be ridden.
Sunlight's $2.6m sister Clean Energy to be unleashed on Queensland winter carnival
Expensive youngster
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Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott insist Clean Energy has the ability to her $2.6m price tag as they prepare a Queensland mission for the sister of Group 1 star Sunlight.
Don't drop off: Chris Waller's glowing Kovalica endorsement ahead of Doomben Cup showdown
Champion trainer
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It has almost been 12 months since Kovalica entered the winners' enclosure, but his champion trainer believes he's finally hitting his straps as he steps up in distance in the Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Coronation Drive. He's been tipped by 7 users and goes around in race 5 at Ballarat Synthetic.
Tamworth preview: In form pairing of Ron Stubbs and Chelsea Hillier chasing a haul
NSW racing
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Trainer Rodney Northam and jockey Chelsea Hillier aim to keep their collective tallies ticking over when they head from Scone to Tamworth on Tuesday with four terrific chances.
Lindsay Park aiming Poifect at the Queensland Oaks via The Roses at Doomben on Saturday
Queensland Carnival
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A long spell has led to Victorian filly Poifect earning a shot at the Group 1 Queensland Oaks via Saturday's Group 3 The Roses at Doomben.
Who'll be first to $50m? Race between trainers Chris Waller, Ciaron Maher goes down to wire
Big money earners
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Chris Waller and Ciaron Maher are locked in an enthralling duel to become the first trainer to smash the $50 million prizemoney barrier in a season.
Stablehand Anthony Peasnell fined for using a stockwhip on a racehorse at Flemington
Stewards
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A long-running case has finally ended with a stablehand being fined $2000 but cleared of cruelty charges in a Victorian Racing Tribunal hearing into the use of a stockwhip at Flemington in 2021 and 2022.
Ballarat preview and tips: Tuesday, May 21
Vic Punt
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The in-form Tom Dabernig stable can continue on his winning way when racing switches to the synthetic at Ballarat on Tuesday.
Jace McMurray goes from surfing to MMA to apprentice jockey on the rise
Young gun
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Jace McMurray isn't even old enough to buy a beer at the pub, but after spurning potential careers as a surfer and MMA fighter, he is shining as one of Queensland's brightest young jockeys.
Giga Kick's little brother Pantoja will debut for trainer Clayton Douglas at Mornington on Wednesday
Good bloodlines
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Mornington trainer Clayton Douglas will take the wraps off a three-quarter brother to The Everest-winning sprinter in a two-year-old maiden at Bendigo on Wednesday.
James McDonald looks to open doors in Japan with Romantic Warrior ride in Yasuda Kinen
Japanese G1
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Gun jockey will look to become a household name in the Land of the Rising Sun next month ... but he'll be forced to miss the ride I Wish I Win in the Kingsford Smith Cup to do it.
Things You Might Have Missed - May 20
Quirky Tidbits
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Check out a few things you might have missed from off-Broadway over the past week in the wide world of racing, including a 9YO horse coming agonisingly close to breaking the maiden.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Born To Shine. She's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 2 at Stawell.
Pierre Ng hits 100 Hong Kong wins as Taj Dragon strikes for Ellis Wong
HK Wrap
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In only his second season as a trainer, Ng took 1,033 runners across 159 meetings to reach a mark achieved faster by only John Size (113 meetings), Frankie Lor (137) and Ivan Allan (144) - to enhance hopes of landing the 2023/24 championship.
Stawell preview and tips: Monday, May 5
Monday Punt
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Gilbert Gardiner thinks a step back in class could see punters toasting with a gin at Stawell on Monday.
King of Casterton Elvison reigns supreme to claim third-straight Two Rivers Steeplechase
Star jumper
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Ten-year-old warhorse completes a Two Rivers Steeplechase (3800m) hat-trick as he improves his record to seven wins from nine starts over the iconic live hedges.
Big spending John Stewart declares ambition to bring American horses Down Under
Big money
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John Stewart's Resolute Racing colours will be seen for the first time Down Under at Doomben on Saturday, but the big-spending US owner plans to bring more horses to Australia.
Tony Gollan locks in rider for Antino's next Group 1 assignment
QLD carnival
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Tony Gollan had jockeys throwing themselves at him to ride Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap favourite, but the champion trainer will keep it close to home instead.
Contenders line up to replace Jones as Racing Victoria CEO
Industry news
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Racing Victoria could be spoiled for choice with at least three quality credentialed candidates vying for the chief executive vacancy.
Betfair Saturday wash-up: 'Effin' hell' cry Esseffninety backers
Betfair wash-up
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A look at the betting action on Betfair on Saturday, including a horse nabbed on the line after getting into $1.02 at Morphettville.
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 Flemington and Scone on May 19.
Big Bets Review: $10k torched on racing's newest villain at Scone
Hits And Misses
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Check out the hits and misses from the reported big bets on Saturday's racing - to the punter that stumped up large on this fella at Scone, well, you are brave, we'll give you that.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Dubai Moon. He's been tipped by 9 users and goes around in race 1 at Casterton.
Zac Lloyd shines aboard Fall For Cindy in Dark Jewel Classic as jockey's hot streak continues
In-form hoop
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Star apprentice Zac Lloyd continued his domination of the stand-alone circuit with a feature race double including Scone's premier race, the Dark Jewel Classic, aboard Fall For Cindy.
Coast finally clear for Freedman galloper after two-year absence
Scone
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He was a contemporary of champion Anamoe before injury struck ... but two years down the track, a Scone victory shows Coastwatch is getting back to somewhere near his outstanding juvenile form.
'Long-term plan is the Melbourne Cup' - Ciaron Maher connection for UK G3 winner
Cup Horse
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The win of Middle Earth in the G3 Aston Park Stakes (2400m) at Newbury on Saturday was not a fantasy - for the locals, or us punters down under who might be seeing more of him in the spring.
Gentle giant Commemorative monsters rivals in Denise's Joy Stakes at Scone
Scone Saturday
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She stands 17 hands and weighs 590kg - three-year-old fillies don't come much bigger than Commemorative. But this Godolphin filly is not short on ability, as she showed at Scone on Saturday.
Group 1-winning rider Lachlan Neindorf suspended for 12 meetings
Stewards
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A brilliant start to 2024 for one jockey hit a snag at Flemington on Saturday, suspended for 12 meetings on a careless riding charge.
Rampant Argentine Group 1 winner to make Hong Kong debut
Interesting Profile
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He won his past two in Argentina by 13L (maiden win) and 7L (G1 win), so a few interested on-lookers will be keen to see if he brings that form to Hong Kong first-up.
'She is in great order': Pride Of Jenni on verge of stable return
Super Mare
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Pride Of Jenni, the nation's most exciting racehorse, will return to trainer Ciaron Maher's stables next week to begin preparations for a spring carnival campaign.
Sha Tin preview and tips: Sunday, May 19
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for a 10-race programme. Here is our preview of the meeting.
Sha Tin presenter selections: Tips, best bets and longshots [May 19, 2024]
HK Tips
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Check out the tips and best bets from the local Hong Kong broadcast team for Sunday's racing at Sha Tin on May 19, 2024.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips: Sunday, May 19
QLD analysis
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A Dundeel colt whose dam won twice at the Sunshine Coast can bring ensure punters finish the day as winners on Sunday.
She's Ridgey-didge: Pride of Scone delivers in Ortensia Stakes
Ortensia Stakes
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Trainer Luke Pepper deliberately bypassed the Sydney autumn carnival with Opal Ridge - and it proved a canny move when she stormed home to win the Listed $200,000 Ortensia Stakes at Scone on Saturday.
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 ...
He wished he'd won, but J-Mac gets last laugh at Doomben
Doomben
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He couldn't capture the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 aboard I Wish I Win, but James McDonald showed Tannhauser would be a force to be reckoned with in next month's Queensland Derby.
Punters post-race: Doomben 10,000 day in review
Punters Post-Race
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Check out the highlights and lowlights from Saturday's racing, headlined by Bella Nipotina's thrilling win in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000.
Doomben 10,000: What the jockeys said
Jockey quotes
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Doomben 10,000 at Doomben on Saturday.
'Just awesome': The Map seals Melbourne Cup berth with victory in Andrew Ramsden
Flemington win
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South Australian raider The Map sealed an emotional victory at Flemington on Saturday for trainer and part-owner Oopy MacGillivray to book a place in the Melbourne Cup.
Munce's Angel sprouts wings to win Bright Shadow
Stradbroke Smoky?
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Chris Munce broke through for his first Group 1 as a trainer with a mare in form last year, now the former champion jockey reckons he has one just as good in Aureus Angel.
Bitter loss for boom horse as Troy steers course to JJ Atkins
2YO Racing
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The hype around Angel Capital was lowered as fellow Victorian colt Bittercreek smashed his maiden status and put his name up in lights as a winter Group 1 contender.
'He's tough ... like his trainer!': Elson Boy continues fairytale run with fifth straight victory
Winning Streak
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Elson Boy, the racehorse with the longest winning streak in NSW, gave apprentice Chelsea Hillier her first metropolitan win at the Scone stand-alone meeting on Saturday.
Waller-trained Lazzura remains unbeaten after Scone win
2YO Filly
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Champion jockey Tommy Berry is adamant a narrow winning margin at Scone on Saturday is not an accurate reflection of Lazzura's talents as the filly stares down more lucrative assignments.
Jockey Ashley Morgan upstages city hoops with early double at Scone
Welshman
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Ashley Morgan showed why he is leading the NSW jockey premiership this season by riding a brilliant brace of winners to open the Scone stand-alone meeting on Saturday.
Sonofdec dashes into G1 Queensland Derby conversation
Last-To-First
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Trainer Jay Hopkins only has two horses in work, but one of them might be a star in the making after Sonofdec's slashing victory at Scone on Saturday.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is I Wish I Win. He's been tipped by 24 users and goes around in race 8 at Doomben.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Saturday, May 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 Saturday, May 18.
Everest runner Joyful Fortune returns to Flemington after 18-month hiatus
Flemington specialist
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A former Hong Kong sprinter has the fitness to perform first-up in the Listed Straight Six at Flemington on Saturday despite an 18-month hiatus.
Trainer Oopy MacGillivray dares to dream of Melbourne Cup qualification with Andrew Ramsden favourite The Map
Flemington feature
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There might not be a dry eye or an empty glass among connections of The Map at Flemington should the SA mare book a ticket to the Melbourne Cup on Saturday.
Perseverance pays for Perry in Scone Cup boilover as Sky Lab salutes
Scone Cup
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It's been 17 months since Sky Lab has won a race - which explains his massive starting price in his Scone Cup victory today. But trainer Paul Perry never lost faith in the son of Real Impact.
Autumn Angel kicks off unorthodox Queensland Derby quest with help from the late great Roy Higgins
Doomben
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Wylie Dalziel kicked off his bloodstock business in partnership with legendary Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Roy Higgins - now the syndicator is looking to land a Queensland Derby in the colours the late, great hoop loved the most.
Pierre Ng looks to Taj Dragon to boost championship hopes
Title Race
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Locked in an increasingly tight battle for the 2023/24 Hong Kong trainers' championship with Francis Lui, Pierre Ng hopes Taj Dragon can provide much needed breathing space.
Punters' best bets multi for Saturday paying nearly 450-1
Four-Legger
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Check out our 'best bets' multi for Saturday's racing on May 18, 2024 - with meetings at Flemington, Scone, Doomben and Morphettville Parks.
Queensland maiden winner to take on Caulfield Guineas runner-up in Hong Kong debut
Interesting clash
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A son of Pierro that broke his maiden status by a widening 3.5L at Sunshine Coast back in December will make his Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Roughie tips for Saturday's racing at Flemington, Scone and Doomben
Rough As Guts
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Check out the roughies we think can outrun their price for Saturday's racing at Flemington, Scone and Doomben on May 18, 2024.
Ray and Duff's Scone analysis and tips for Saturday
Scone Saturday
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Ron Dufficy thinks a proven Group 1 performer can get the job done in one of the feature races at Scone on Saturday, while Ray Thomas is keen on a $31 chance late in the day.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Fontaine Rouge. She's been tipped by 11 users and goes around in race 1 at Cranbourne.
Trainer Grahame Begg eyes stakes success in two states with Maharba and Rich Dottie fancied at Flemington and Doomben respectively
Two-state double?
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Scratching Maharba and Rich Dottie from previous targets could be a recipe for stakes' success in two states on Saturday for Grahame Begg.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Friday, May 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 Friday, May 17.
Saturday Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets [May 18, 2024]
Tips
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Check out our tips and best bets for Saturday's racing around Australia, including meetings at Flemington, Scone, Doomben, Belmont and Morphettville Parks.
Scone preview and tips: $12 best value in Luskin Star
NSW Analysis
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Check out our preview and tips for the meeting at Scone on Saturday, with a handful of stakes races on the 10-race program.
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Night People the best bet of Friday night's Cranbourne races
Friday Punt
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Locally-trained galloper Night People could continue his rides through the grades with another win while jockey Ethan Brown could be among the winners at Friday night's Cranbourne meeting.
Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip retired to stud after tendon injury ends racing career
New Career
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Gold Trip will stand at stud in Victoria after connections opted to retire the 2022 Melbourne Cup winner who was one of the country's best middle distance horses after making the trip out from Europe.
Doomben 10,000 day preview and tips: Saturday, May 18
QLD analysis
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Here is Graeme Carey's race-by-race preview and tips for the big Doomben 10,000 meeting on Saturday.
Lindsay Park to send La Pleine Lune to Scone Friday instead of Flemington Saturday
Scone Friday
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A $200,000 contest at Scone has prompted Lindsay Park trainers Ben, JD and Will Hayes to scratch nine-length debut winner La Pleine Lune from Saturday's Flemington meeting.
Pakenham best bets: $6 next best [Thursday, May 16]
Thursday Punt
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A promising summer debut winner has a great chance to resume with a win while a $19 chance could produce a minor upset on debut at Pakenham on Thursday.
Trainer James Cummings previews his Saturday runners
Blue Army
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Godolphin trainer James Cummings previews his runners for Saturday's racing on May 18, 2024, with the Godolphin army represented at Flemington, Scone and Doomben.
Doomben: Clinton McDonald's Angel may not go Boom
Queensland G2
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Clinton McDonald's 2YO has been sent north with Group 1s in mind but may be a tad vulnerable when having his first Queensland start.
Corstens serves up Queensland Bitter in JJ Atkins bid
Vic Raider
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Bittercreek might still be a maiden, but boasts form behind some of Australia's best juveniles as he looks to aim up in the Spirit Of Boom Classic at Doomben on Saturday.
Ray Thomas' Racing Confidential - Secret return draws closer with key trial
In the know
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A Godolphin glamour mare takes a significant step in her comeback when she barrier trials at Rosehill on Friday. Get all the latest news in Ray Thomas' Racing Confidential.
Voyage Bubble cruises to trial win ahead of G1 Yasuda Kinen
HK Traveller
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Pitted against eight largely inexperienced rivals on the course proper, Voyage Bubble ambled through the early stages of the trial before responding to jockey Zac Purton's sedate urging to hold a one-and-a half length margin over Circuit Victory on the line.
Bookie to take on Doomben 10,000 hotpot
G1 Favourite
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One of the big bookies has promised to get Doomben 10,000 favourite I Wish I Win out in the market on race day amid fears a $126 bolter could have a major influence on the race.
Hold All Tickets podcast: G1 Doomben 10,000 tips, Clancey's tipping clinic
Listen
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The guys - minus Liam who is still celebrating after going 4 from 4 on the tip last week - preview the G1 Doomben 10,000, while Lamby gives a strong push for a $14 track specialist at Flemington.
Jason Deamer's Hard To Say finds Stakes races hard to win
Ortensia Stakes
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Trainer Jason Deamer is expecting another bold showing from improving sprinter Hard To Say when he lines up at Scone this Saturday.
Messara & Gavranich plot Conspirator breakthrough
Scone Redemption
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Local trainers Paul Messara and Leah Gavranich have an enviable strike-rate and can add further to it with several chances over Scone's two-day carnival.
Flemington: Jamie Mott in the Mix for Melbourne Cup qualification
Golden Ticket
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Jockey Jamie Mott wants to build on recent success for trainer Annabel Neasham by securing Melbourne Cup qualification for Little Mix in Saturday's Listed Andrew Ramsden.
Multi-million dollar colt to debut - but it is on the drift
Blue blood
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The colt went for 2.2m euros in the sales ring last August - and nine months on he's among the main fancies on debut over 1200m (albeit a notable drifter).
No Winx but gun Chris Waller mare primed for Doomben 10,000
Talented Conveyance
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Early comparisons to Winx might not have been wise but Espiona is a very good horse in her own right and she's fancied to give the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 a mighty shake.
Tony Gollan unveils Stradbroke Handicap mystery horse at Doomben
American Runner
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Tony Gollan has never trained an American horse until now, and it could lead him to the Stradbroke Handicap if she is as good as he thinks she could be at Doomben on Saturday.
Flemington: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Expert Tipster
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Punters tipster Katelyn Mallyon offers up her selections for Saturday's Flemington card.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Thursday, May 16
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 16.
Waltz On By to be tested as a Queensland carnival candidate in Straight Six at Flemington
Flemington
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Wet weather prompted trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman to rethink their plans with Waltz On By but winning Saturday's Listed Straight Six at Flemington would be a handy back-up.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Nation's Call. He's been tipped by 13 users and goes around in race 4 at Pakenham.
Copartner Prance makes it four wins in a row at Happy Valley
In-Form Horse
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Ridden patiently by Zac Purton after an early speed battle, Copartner Partner nabbed pacemaker California Touch in the last few strides to boost Lui's tally of wins for the campaign to 55 - only three shy of Pierre Ng on 58.
Australia's multi obsession: 'No wonder some bookies make a killing!'
Weekly Column
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Matty and Benny chat about abandoned race meetings, Australia's multi obsession, the genius of Jamie Kah, 'the bet of the year', and the Doomben 10,000.
Brad Widdup mare can go from bridesmaid to bride in Dark Jewel Classic
Scone G3
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A placegetter last year, Short Shorts is ready to run another bold race in Saturday's Group 3 Dark Jewel Classic at Scone.
Rising apprentice Jaylah Kennedy doubles up at Sandown with 'brilliant ride'
Sandown double
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McEvoy stable heaps praise on apprentice Jaylah Kennedy, who claimed her first city double at Sandown on Wednesday with Heart Of Glass and Scissor Step.
Flemington preview and tips: Saturday, May 18
Analysis
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Race-by-race preview, tips and best bets for Saturday's Flemington card, headlined by the $500,000 Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m).
Trainer Ciaron Maher eyes Melbourne Cup-qualifying Andrew Ramsden Stakes with Strawberry Rock and Lionel
Flemington feature
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Strawberry Rock has another opportunity to claim a Melbourne Cup golden ticket at Flemington on Saturday in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m).
Barrier 1 no negative for I Wish I Win in Doomben 10,000, jockey James McDonald says
J-Mac's take
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Champion jockey isn't concerned about drawing barrier one for explosive get-back sprinter I Wish I Win in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 on Saturday.
Lays of the day with Betfair: Wednesday, May 15
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 15.
Popular pick
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Today's popular pick is Elouyou. He's been tipped by 20 users and goes around in race 8 at Sandown-Hillside.
Doomben 10,000 runner-by-runner preview and top four tips
G1 feature
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An outstanding nine-horse field lines up for Saturday's Group 1 Doomben 10,000 - here are Racenet's tips and our runner-by-runner form analysis.
Happy Valley presenter selections: Tips, best bets and longshots
HK tips
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Tips, best bets and longshots from the Hong Kong racing broadcast team for Wednesday night's nine-race card at Happy Valley.
Wednesday tips and best bets for Sandown, Kensington and Ipswich
Midweek tips
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Tips and best bets for Sandown, Kensington and Ipswich on Wednesday, May 15.
First runner confirmed for 2024 The Everest
Exclusive
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Everest slot-holders Max Whitby, Neil Werrett and Col Madden have purchased shares in an exciting two-year-old who will run in their slot for the world's richest turf race at Royal Randwick on October 19.
Sandown Hillside preview and tips: Wednesday, May 15
Vic tips
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Best bets and suggested quaddie numbers for racing at Sandown Hillside on Wednesday, May 15.
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