Megablast set for audacious tilt at Counties Cup
Totally. Absolutely. That was Nigel Tiley’s response to the suggestion that Megablast’s preparation for Saturday’s Group 3 Ssangyong Counties Cup (2100m) at Pukekohe was rather...
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Sandown mid-week betting tips for Wednesday, November 21
MID-WEEK racing returns to Sandown this Wednesday and a quality eight race card awaits punters. The team at Horse Betting has pored over the form...
Matt Dale two-handed in Country Classic
Canberra trainer Matt Dale says Country Classic contender Rapture Miss is showing the benefits of beach training at his Moruya base.
Kenedna back to best in Matriarch Stakes
Trainer Darren Weir and jockey John Allen have combined again at Flemington to claim the Group Two Matriarch Stakes.
Brave Smash set to join Aquis Farm roster
Aquis Farm has secured the rights to stand Group One-winning sprinter Brave Smash at stud.
Weir chasing Derby-Oaks Flemington double
Trainer Darren Weir has three chances in the VRC Oaks, having already won the Victoria Derby with colt Extra Brut during the Flemington carnival.
VRC Oaks 2018: Tips and Odds for Ladies Day
IT is Ladies Day at Flemington on Thursday and the crown jewel of the race day is the Group 1 VRC Oaks. One of the...
Bishara riding the crest of a wave with filly
Ardmore trainer Nick Bishara could experience his biggest moment in racing at Flemington on Thursday, but he won’t be on course to witness it. He...
Lexus Stakes 2018: Who will make the Melbourne Cup final field?
IT’S last chance saloon for horses looking to get a ballot exemption for next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup on Saturday. The Group 3 Lexus Stakes (2500m)...
Amphitrite favourite for G1 Empire Rose
Amphitrite is the favourite to win the Group One Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington, with her jockey Dean Yendall chasing his third-straight win in the...
Four fillies to face mares in Empire Rose
The Group One Empire Rose Stakes has attracted a full field of 16 plus one emergencies with four three-year-old fillies among the line-up.
McLean charged over stable arrangements
Trainer Jarrod McLean has been charged over the stabling arrangements for Trap For Fools.
Cox Plate 2018 Tips: Best without Winx bets
IF you don’t know it by now, Winx is the best racehorse in the world and we’d forgive the trophy makers for already having her...
Caulfield Cup 2018 tips, form and betting preview
THE first of the big three races of the Victorian spring is on this Saturday as the Caulfield Cup headlines a huge weekend of thoroughbred...
Group One star Black Heart Bart retired
Black Heart Bart will spend his retirement on Darren Weir's farm along with Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance.
Ben Allen set for third Caulfield Cup ride
Apprentice Ben Allen is set for his third ride in the Caulfield Cup and hopes Night's Watch can go better than his fourth placing last...
Confidence levels high for Weir Cup runner
The Darren Weir-trained import Kings Will Dream has had a flawless build-up to the Caulfield Cup.
Barrier draw moves King to Cup favouritism
After drawing barrier six in the Caulfield Cup, the Darren Weir-trained Kings Will Dream is the new favourite for the $5 million race.
Premier trainer Darren Weir fined $5000
Trainer Darren Weir has been fined $5000 after stewards found seven horses who ran in jump-outs at Ballarat were not those named by the stable.
International flavour could spice up Group 1
Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings has received an injection of international flavour with the late entry of the Darren Weir-trained stakes...
Verry Elleegant joins leading Victorian stable
Ardmore Lodge-trainer Nick Bishara has confirmed that his talented three-year-old filly Verry Elleegant has been sold to a Trans-Tasman syndicate and will do her future...
Furrion makes it five wins from six starts
Lightly raced staying prospect has raced to his first city victory at Flemington, taking his record to five wins from six starts.
Makybe Diva Stakes key points and history
A look at the history and relevant points behind the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.
Order of entries for spring Cups released
Some horses high up in Melbourne Cup markets still sit well outside the top 24 in the ballot after the release of the first order...
Inside draw for Humidor in G1 Makybe Diva
A field of 12 has been declared for the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington with last year's winner Humidor drawing barrier one.