Horse Racing

And just like that, we’ve arrived at the final day of Group 1 racing in Sydney for the season! All Aged Stakes Day features ten strong betting races, headlined by both the Champagne Stakes and the program’s namesake event. Campione D’italia chases his second Group 1 victory in succession when he leads out a classy field of two-year-olds for the Champagne Stakes, before arguably the contest of the year sees names like Giga Kick, Jimmysstar, Briasa, Tom Kitten, Pericles and Cups King, Half Yours, contest the All Aged Stakes. Read on for my Randwick Best Bets, including 2026 All Aged…

Stradbroke Season is fast approaching, and Saturday’s Daybreak Lover Day at Eagle Farm provides an early taste of what’s to come, with a pair of black-type features headlining a strong ten-race program.  The Listed Daybreak Lover and Ascot Handicap take centre stage on a card set to be run on an improving surface, with fine weather forecast and the track expected to land in the Good 4 range. The rail is out 1m.  There’s plenty of depth across the card, and it shapes as a terrific betting race day with opportunities right throughout the program, while the return of star sprinters Payline, Golden Boom, Uncommon James and Hidden Wealth adds further…

One of Perth’s biggest race days has arrived with a share in $5 million up for grabs in the fourth running of The Quokka on Saturday at Ascot.   The 1200m slot race has attracted some high-octane sprint talent, with multiple Group 1 winner Jigsaw headlining the field alongside Rey Magnerio and Caballus.   The Group 2 Karakatta Plate earlier on the day offers a glimpse at some of Western Australia’s top two-year-olds, with the honour roll featuring Whispering Brook and 2022 winner, Amelia’s Jewel.   If you’re looking for a comprehensive look at all 10 races in Perth this Saturday, check out our 2026 Quokka Day Preview down below!  Race 1 – TABTOUCH – WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP (1200 METRES) No. 6 Rise To Glory RISE TO GLORY (6)…

Ballot-free entry into the Caulfield Cup goes on the line on Mornington Cup Day! While it lacks the Group 1 quality of Sydney’s Saturday program this week, Mornington Cup Day still boasts some excellent betting races and is highlighted by both the Mornington Cup and the Hareeba Stakes. I’ve run the rule over all ten races and you can find my Mornington best bets below. Asset Painting Services Mornington Sires (1000m) No. 1 Knurl Each Way KNURL is second up into the Mornington Sires. The Brazen Beau gelding broke his maiden in three starts during his debut prep back in…