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Unbeaten three-year-oldPremiumOffers flood in for boom WA galloper Bitofmerit

Myalup trainer Michael Campbell’s phone was running hot the day after his homebred galloper stormed home to maintain his perfect record at his second start.

Jay Rooney

Iconic racing familyPremiumAcefire sports Lee-Steere’s all-red colours for family race

Acefire’s part-owner Selby Lee-Steere has a live chance of winning the Listed feature named in honour of his iconic family, the Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic at Ascot on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

SAFETY FEARSPremiumHopes fade for jockey after late night beach swim

A massive air and sea search is under way for Victorian jockey Chris Caserta who officials say has gone missing after a late-night swim on the Gold Coast, in a situation a chief lifeguard says is “not looking good”.

Ben Dorries

New trainerPremiumHill makes quick transition from riding to training

Two weeks after hanging up the saddle, Ryan Hill will fulfil a lifelong ambition when he makes his debut as a trainer at Northam on Thursday.

Jay Rooney

Feature winPremiumRogers enjoys winning week in Albany and Perth

The victory was all the more impressive given Kendel’s Mee Dad carried 61.5kg to victory.

Cameron Newbold

Kingston Town ClassicPremiumMorton confident Kissonallforcheeks will pass distance test

Another shot at a $1 million Group 1 and jockey Chris Parnham’s guidance convinced trainer Dan Morton to push on to Saturday’s Kingston Town Classic with Kissonallforcheeks.

Jay Rooney

Groundbreaking discoveryPremiumCould new research predict and prevent racehorse injuries?

Perth researchers are hailing a groundbreaking result in research into racehorse injuries as a significant step towards predicting lameness and fractures before they happen.

Jay Rooney

Tuned upPremiumMelbourne Group 1 winner trials ahead of Kingston Town start

Ernie Manning runs a rule over yesterday’s Lark Hill barrier trials.

Ernie Manning

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Rumours swirl over Pike’s ‘personal’ vaccine stance

Leading owner Bob Peters has voiced his frustration on a lack of vaccination deadline from Racing and Wagering WA as rumours continue to swirl over champion jockey William Pike’s personal stance.

Ernie Manning

BEST BETSPremiumTamworth tips Tuesday: Emerging apprentice one to follow

Ray Thomas gives his best bets for Tamworth on Tuesday along with a jockey and trainer to follow.

Ray Thomas

Tuesday racingTamworth Tuesday: Morgan pair due for a change of luck

Trainer Luke Morgan is hopeful Anethole and Satin Ruby finally get some luck in running at Tamworth on Tuesday

Ray Thomas

RACING SHOCKKingston Town Classic starter dies after paddock accident

Trainer Jason Miller and connections of Naughty By Nature have been left devastated by the news of the quality mare’s death six days before she was due to tackle the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic at Ascot.

Jay Rooney

BEST BETSPremiumKyneton tips: Grass looks green for Kikuyu

Jett Hatton gives his best, next best and value bet for Kyneton on Monday along with a jockey to follow.

Jett Hatton

SATURDAY RACINGPremiumBateup looking to create her own slice of history

The Guru could create a personal piece of history for Theresa Bateup as he looks to become her first horse to win three in a row in town.

Matt Jones

Quality duoPremiumGangemis split Notorious One, Massimo at Ascot

Co-trainers Chris and Michael Gangemi will have representation in Saturday’s two Group features at Ascot with quality gallopers Notorious One and Massimo.

Jay Rooney

Monday racingTaree preview Monday: Minervini galloper quick off the mark

Newcastle trainer Mark Minervini has city ambitions for the unbeaten Quick Tempo but not before he heads back to Taree today to see if he can make it four from four.

Shayne O’Cass

Monday racesTaree & Sapphire Coast tips Monday: Quick Tempo to win again

Mark Minervini galloper Quick Tempo returns to Taree aiming to stretch his unbeaten sequence to four as metropolitan racing beckons the son of Rubick.

Shayne O’Cass

Rooney’s RumblePremiumUncertainty continues over Peters, Williams’ partnership

Racing reporter Jay Rooney takes a look at the cloud hanging over the union between owner Bob Peters and co-trainers Grant and Alana Williams after what unfolded in the past week.

Jay Rooney

SATURDAY RACINGFan favourite eyeing another All-Star Mile tilt

Popular horse Regalo Di Gaetano could be set for another crack at the All-Star Mile following his victory in Saturday’s Eclipse Stakes.

Gordon Armstrong

HARNESS RACINGMaster outshone by apprentice at night one of Inter Dominion heats

The hot pots prevailed on opening night of Inter Dominion heats with two stars stealing the show.

Adam Hamilton

BEST BETGraeme Carey previews Sunshine Coast Sunday

Graeme Carey gives his race-by-race preview along with suggested bets for Sunshine Coast’s meeting on Sunday.

Graeme Carey

BEST BETSTraralgon tips: Mott to ride wave of momentum

Jett Hatton gives his best, next best and value tips for Traralgon on Sunday along with a jockey to follow.

Jett Hatton

BEST BETWarrnambool tips: It Wil pay to forgive in Jericho Cup

Jett Hatton gives his best, next best and value tips for Jericho Cup day at Warrnambool along with a jockey to follow.

Jett Hatton

JRA TrophyRoberts savours special win with homebred Marocchino

A $1000 mare who was forced out of racing after going blind in one eye has helped deliver Trish Roberts one of her most special wins in racing.

Jay Rooney