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Race-by-race preview and tips for Gosford on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner or two at Thursday’s feature NSW meeting.
- by Nick Berney
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Rank outsider wins Cup lead-in but runner-up will enter race that stops the nation instead
The connections of Geelong Cup winner Amade said they’re unlikely to press onto the Melbourne Cup, despite triumphing in a thrilling finish to the race on Wednesday.
- by Damien Ractliffe
‘Take the race away from them’: The farcical rule that could cause a protest in the Melbourne Cup
Prominent owner Terry Henderson says he will lodge a protest in the Melbourne Cup if his horse is narrowly beaten by a horse whose jockey breaks the whip rules.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Roma Avenue well-placed to peak for Ryan at Gosford
Lightly raced galloper Roma Avenue looks set to peak for the in-form Sara Ryan stable.
- by Nick Berney
Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick Kensington on Wednesday
Sydney’s midweek meeting is on the Kensington surface at headquarters with seven races programmed.
- by Ray Hickson
Frankie Dettori denied Melbourne Cup dream after whip ban
Frankie Dettori’s dream of winning a Melbourne Cup, one of the few major races not on his glittering CV, is over.
- by Rob Harris
The Cox Plate favourite isn’t fully fit. His trainer says Victorian quarantine is a factor
The trainer of the Cox Plate favourite says his horse will not be fully fit for the race on Saturday, putting some of the blame on facilities at Werribee where internationals are required to quarantine.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Lees tips talented Cloudland to become Saturday staple
Trainer Kris Lees isn’t making any grand plans with talented galloper Cloudland but is adamant he’s at least a Saturday-class horse.
- by Ray Hickson
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Grafton
Everything you need to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by John Schell
Zahra eyeing off silverware ahead of Cox Plate
Champion jockey Mark Zahra is aiming to add the Cox Plate to his bulging trophy cabinet, which already features a Melbourne Cup and multiple Caulfield Cups
McLellan and Sir Ravanelli back together after Randwick disappointment
The signs are good for jockey Darryl McLellan and talented gelding Sir Ravenelli, resuming their association after things went wrong in the Country Championship
- by John Schell