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The Punters’ Playbook: Rosehill Gardens Spring Carnival Deep Dive

The Punters’ Playbook: Rosehill Gardens Spring Carnival Deep Dive

• Lucy Henderson

This week we’ve got the final instalment of our exclusive Spring Carnival track deep dives and we’re Sydney-focused with Rosehill Gardens Racecourse home to a host of important spring races. While it may not have the $10 million Golden Eagle race taking place there this year, there’s still plenty of Rosehill races to get excited about over the coming weeks and months. The Rosehill Gardens track is one of Australia’s best-known courses, and to ensure you find a winner or two this spring we’ve got the full rundown on the track nuances plus a breakdown of the leading jockeys and…

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The Spring Prospect Watchlist: Derby Queen Ready for More!

The Spring Prospect Watchlist: Derby Queen Ready for More!

• Lucy Henderson

Aeliana is an ATC Derby champion ready to go to the next level as a four-year-old this spring. This week we have the fourth edition of our exclusive Spring Prospect Watchlist, and we’ve got another Waller trained mare in our sights for some big things this prep. After looking at the spring ahead for Lady Shenandoah last installment, we now move towards an emerging talent who has already shown her staying credentials with the autumn’s enormous Australian Derby winning filly Aeliana. This Kiwi foaled daughter of Castelvecchio demolished the boys as a three-year-old and is out to produce something equally…

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2025 Brownlow Predictor Round 23

2025 Brownlow Predictor Round 23

• Mitchell Perkins

With the 2025 AFL finals only weeks away, the Brownlow race is heating up. Big bags of goals, monster disposals numbers headlined the round, with several contenders stamping their authority as we approach the finish line. Essendon vs St Kilda In a game that was much closer than expected, Andrew McGrath stepped up in Zach Merrett’s absence with what might have been the game of his career.   35 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 6 clearances and 9 tackles in a gallant loss. 3. Andrew McGrath2. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera1. Mason Redman Fremantle vs Brisbane In true Lions fashion, they bounced back from…

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The Punters’ Playbook: Moonee Valley Spring Carnival Deep Dive

The Punters’ Playbook: Moonee Valley Spring Carnival Deep Dive

• Lucy Henderson

Welcome back punters as we continue our regional betting guides for the spring carnival’s key racetracks with Moonee Valley in the spotlight!   That’s right, this week we dive into the “Cauldron” taking an expert look at the notorious The Valley course. This intimate, tight-turning track in Melbourne offers a distinct challenge for horses and punters. But never fear, the team at Ladbrokes are here to help you dissect exactly what it takes to win those standout Moonee Valley races including the Ladbrokes Cox Plate worth a record $6 million this October! Mastering Moonee Valley’s unique features is crucial for…

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The Spring Prospect Watchlist: A Natural Ready to Go from Lady to Queen

The Spring Prospect Watchlist: A Natural Ready to Go from Lady to Queen

• Lucy Henderson

Lady Shenandoah is a mare with natural ability ready to live up to the spring hype. For the third installment of our Ladbrokes insider Spring Prospect Watchlist we’re shining light on one of the most highly-spruiked gals getting around. We’ve gone over the form of both Tom Kitten and Evaporate, who both look set for massive campaigns, and now it is the ladies’ turn. Chris Waller is a trainer who needs no introduction and he’s known for producing top-shelf mares especially – Winx and Via Sistina most notably. One in the stable who has already bagged herself a trio of…

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The Spring Prospect Watchlist: The Rising Star with Plenty of Gas

The Spring Prospect Watchlist: The Rising Star with Plenty of Gas

• Lucy Henderson

Evaporate is a dark horse destined to shine for the Hayes boys this spring! We’re back this week with round two of our Ladbrokes exclusive Spring Prospect Watchlist where we put the spotlight on some of the upcoming carnival’s potential Group 1 stars. Last week we looked into the Cox Plate potential of Tom Kitten, and he’s definitely one to watch in the famous Royal Blue silks. Another powerhouse racing operation looking ahead to the majors is Lindsay Park, and one of the rising big names for the Hayes boys is Evaporate. Could this four-year-old be ready to break his…

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The Punters’ Playbook: Caulfield Spring Carnival Deep Dive

The Punters’ Playbook: Caulfield Spring Carnival Deep Dive

• Lucy Henderson

Our insider’s betting guide for Australia’s premier racecourses brings us this week to the “Heath” – Caulfield Racecourse! This track, smack bang in Melbourne’s southeast, is famous for its distinctive layout and is the scene of some seriously high-stakes races when the spring rolls around.   Caulfield plays a pivotal role in the Spring Racing Carnival hosting its own set of iconic Group 1 races headlined by the opening leg of the Spring Cups’ Double – the Caulfield Cup. This $5 million marathon sees the big guns flex their muscles and try to lock in bragging rights before the main…

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The Spring Prospect Watchlist: From Lap Cat to Track Star

The Spring Prospect Watchlist: From Lap Cat to Track Star

• Lucy Henderson

Tom Kitten is on the prowl and looks ready to pounce on the carnival’s riches. Welcome to the inaugural edition of our Spring Prospect Watchlist, where we go beyond the racing headlines to identify the standout horses poised to deliver big come the Spring Racing Carnivals in Sydney and Melbourne. This isn’t just about picking favourites; it’s about scouting for early value in the futures markets, offering our punters unique foresight ahead of the official barrier draws and final acceptances. The Autumn Carnival gave us plenty to chew on, but the true talent often reveals itself in those subtle clues…

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The Punters' Playbook: Flemington Spring Carnival Deep Dive

The Punters' Playbook: Flemington Spring Carnival Deep Dive

• Lucy Henderson

The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival – the Super Bowl of horseracing down under – is on the horizon and for anyone that likes a punt, a fancy hat, or a reason to call in sick on the first Tuesday of November, Ladbrokes have the insider regional betting guides for the major tracks that will come alive over the coming months. After our Randwick Deep Dive last week, this time we’re heading south to the hallowed turf of Flemington Racecourse. Colloquially dubbed “HQ”, Flemington is the big one. Home of the now $10 million Melbourne Cup – aka the “race that…

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The Punters' Playbook: Royal Randwick Spring Carnival Deep Dive

The Punters' Playbook: Royal Randwick Spring Carnival Deep Dive

• Lucy Henderson

With the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival fast approaching, the expert team of racing analysts at Ladbrokes has put together your regional betting guides for the key tracks set to host the biggest events of the year! First up we’re focusing on Royal Randwick, providing our readers with an exclusive deep dive into Sydney’s iconic racetrack ahead of the majors including October’s $20 million The Everest race. This guide will go over the key Randwick track insights, course bias, standout Sydney trainers and star jockeys set to shine over the coming months to help you back a Group 1 winner or…

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