Racing

Randwick previewHolyfield can land another blow for Maher

Ciaron Maher is aiming for another early-season 3YO stakes win when Holyfield “gets in the ring” at Randwick, but he won’t be ringside as he completes his quarantine and he’s had a jab at the colt’s price.

Ray Thomas

Thursday racesGoulburn tips: Pepper to make new season assault

Canberra trainer Luke Pepper is ready to notch his first winner of the new season at Goulburn with five-year-old El Nieto, and there’s plenty in his favour. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL.

Matt Jones

Friday racingGeelong tips: Tada can go the extra distance

The Shae Eden-trained Tadashi Hamada just missed on debut at Geelong and Leo Schlink expects the three-year-old gelding to go a step better in his return to the track.

Leo Schlink

RacingKey gear change for Kisukano at Eagle Farm

Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan has worked hard to improve the barrier manners of Kisukano ahead of her upcoming Eagle Farm assignment.

Stephen Rodgers

Boom galloperParnham confident about Free Trade’s return

Jockey Chris Parnham has high expectations for Free Trade, despite admitting the boom galloper is better further into his preparation.

Jay Rooney

Form guideCaulfield tips: Will the Pike/Williams combo be profitable?

With the spring stars set to emerge this at Caulfield racecourse this weekend, TAB’s Nick Quinn has studied the form and found plenty of value for punters. BEST BETS, ANALYSIS

Nick Quinn

RacingMoody in good health heading into spring

Having recently bolstered his spring carnival team, trainer Peter Moody is looking forward to launching a Caulfield and Melbourne Cups bid.

Michael Manley

Upset winZadok scores sentimental win at Belmont

Memories of a rollercoaster ride with Longma came flooding back for Craig Thompson when Zadok won at Belmont Park today.

Jay Rooney

Caufield campaignPeters’ high hopes for star duo’s return

Owner Bob Peters is optimistic about Regal Power’s return at Caulfield on Saturday but glamour mare Arcadia Queen will race in bar plates after a setback.

Jay Rooney

Worthy causeGreyhound Tommy Shelby racing for charity

Tommy Shelby’s popularity on and off the track inspired trainer Steve Withers and his wife Kira to donate 10 per cent of his prize money to a different charity every month.

Jay Rooney

Stewards inquiry‘It was a joke’: Punter apologises for J-Mac jibe

Punter Glenn Pollett said there was “no harm intended” by comments he made on an internet show which suggested leading jockey James McDonald was betting on races.

Matt Jones

New jockeyJohnston-Porter picks up ride on Essential Spice

With William Pike in Melbourne and Joseph Azzopardi booked to ride Jericho Missile, Clint Johnston-Porter has pikced up the ride on Essential Spice in Saturday’s Belmont Newmarket.

Jay Rooney

This’ll TestyaTestya tests nicely with a new strategy

Brilliant winner This’ll Testya flags new dimension to career when trialling stylishly ahead of a Belmont Park campaign.

Ernie Manning

Racing scandalProtest sounds in Aquanita doping deadline

A significant number of owners embroiled in the Aquanita doping scandal have responded to show why their gallopers shouldn’t be disqualified — a possible ban which could lead to them being asked to repay prizemoney.

Gilbert Gardiner and Leo Schlink

Ray ThomasWaller: Why everything is coming along Verry nicely

Racing will regain its elegant theme with a special exhibition at Royal Randwick by one of the spring’s biggest players as she prepares for a shot at the major staying races this year.

Ray Thomas

Amazing featFrom Bathurst backstreets to top of world in a sulky

Driver Andy McCarty first headed to America in 2007 to try his luck in the world’s strongest harness racing domain. His huge achievement on American soil proves dreams do come true.

Adam Hamilton

Booked inWA pair on collision course at Caulfield

It’s the Queen against the Power as jockeys Damian Lane and William Pike are booked in to battle at Caulfield on Saturday.

ernie manning

America-boundSales has Bonds looking for more

Co-trainers Greg and Skye Bonds’ impressive last-start Gloucester Park winner Kingslayer has been sold to do his future racing in America.

Ernie Manning

Fighting winGoldfields on radar for flying Massimo

Trainer Adam Durrant has high hopes Massimo will be his fourth $120,000 Hannan’s Handicap (1400m) winner on October 1.

Ernie Manning

Shock newsWA chief steward Scott announces shock departure

WA chief trotting steward Barbara Scott shocked the racing industry when she decided to step down after last night’s Gloucester Park meeting.

Ernie Manning

Upset winRebel With A Grin records upset win at Gloucester Park

Bargain-priced Rebel With A Grin caused an upset when winning last night’s $25,000 Marathon Handicap (3309m) at Gloucester Park.

Ernie Manning

Stunning revelation‘Hugh and I are sweet’: Jockey opens up on horrific fall

It’s been a tough 22 months for Andrew Adkins. Discover what it is like to be caught up in a shocking race fall as the young jockey re-lives his terrifying ordeal. Lying on the racetrack and badly hurt, Adkins’ first emotion will surprise you.

Ray Thomas

BelmontMorton backs Queen Brown to reign supreme

Trainer Dan Morton’s strong opinion of Queen Brown will be put to the test when the promising filly steps out at Belmont Park today.

Jay Rooney

SPRING CARNIVALCrowd hope for Melbourne Cup as race that restarts nation

The Victoria Racing Club holds out hopes a crowd up to 50,000 people could be on course for the Melbourne Cup, with plans to rebrand the iconic event as “the race that restarts the nation”.

Kim Wilson