Ladbrokes Presents

Ciaron Maher & Dave Eustace Are Racing’s Odd Couple

They say that opposites attract and that is definitely the case when it comes to Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace!

How have these two polar opposite personalities formed one of the most successful training partnerships in the history of Australian racing?

Will Giga Kick Stamp Himself As The Best Sprinter In Australia In The TJ Smith Stakes?

It has been an enormous 12 months for Jonathan Munz’s GSA Bloodstock and it could get even bigger when Giga Kick and Passive Aggressive go head-to-head in the TJ Smith Stakes on Saturday.

GSA Bloodstock Racing Manager Rod ‘Rocket’ Douglas is confident that Giga Kick can stamp himself as the best sprinter in Australia and he doesn’t think Passive Aggressive will be far away!

Babylon Berlin Is Chasing The Aussie Prizemoney In The William Reid Stakes

Babylon Berlin is the latest Kiwi sprinter to make the trip across the Tasman to chase Group 1 glory in Australia.

Can the perennial bridesmaid secure a maiden win at the highest level in the William Reid Stakes at The Valley this Friday night?

The Inevitable Will Fly The Flag For Tassie In The All-Star Mile

He is the Tassie pocket rocket that is racing in career best form! Can The Inevitable deliver Scott Brunton and Tegan Keys a life-changing win in The All-Star Mile?

All Paths Lead To The All-Star Mile For I’m Thunderstruck

All paths lead to The All-Star Mile for I’m Thunderstruck this Autumn, but the big question is will Jamie Kah be in the saddle?

Bossy’s Bucket List Teaser

Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Champion jockey Glen Boss and some of Australia’s biggest larrikins are hitting the road for an epic adventure right around Australia.

This is Bossy’s Bucket List!

Fairytale Filly Party For Two Is Chasing Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes Glory

He only has a handful of horses in work but Queensland trainer Damien Batters is ready to take on the biggest stables in the country in the Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes.

Can Party For Two deliver Batters and jockey Nikita Beriman a fairytale Group 1 win?

King Island Racing Club – A story of a racing club on the brink of extinction.

This is a story of a racing club on the brink of extinction. It is a tale that uncovers the very heart of racing.

How a group of larrikin trainers saw a club in trouble and raised their hands to come to the rescue. This is the King Island Racing Club!

Clayton Douglas And Giga Kick Are Already Eyeing Another Everest Tilt

Trainers don’t get more hands-on than Clayton Douglas and who can blame him when he has the chance to ride a horse like Giga Kick every morning!

The young trainer has worked his entire life in racing to become an overnight sensation and he is doing everything possible to ensure his stable isn’t a one-hit wonder.

Secret Jockey Business With The World’s Best Jockey James McDonald

Glen Boss has never been shy about his admiration of James McDonald and the love goes both ways!

Their bromance continued when Bossy caught up with J-Mac at the Gold Coast during Magic Millions for the latest edition of Secret Jockey Business!

Introducing Campbell Responsibly

Responsible by name, responsible by nature.

AFL Legend Campbell Brown is Campbell Responsibly and he’s joined the Ladbrokes stable in the most responsible of ways.

In A Minute With Colourful Jockey Malcolm Johnston

He achieved plenty during his career in the saddle, but what is Malcolm Johnston’s biggest regret?

Learn more about the man they call Miracle in this week’s In A Minute!

Brodie Loy Can Complete His Comeback Story With A Magic Millions Victory

A rev-up from our own Glen Boss and a move to Queensland has seen Brodie Loy quickly stamp himself as one of the best jockeys in Brisbane.

Can he complete his comeback with a Magic Millions victory this Saturday?

In a Minute with Leading Trainer Clinton McDonald

Weekend Hussler may have won seven Group 1s, but Clinton McDonald has named another former stable star as his favourite horse of all-time!

Find out why ‘The Hussler’ has been trumped in this week’s In A Minute!

2023 Perth Cup Day Preview

An in-form Jay Rooney has found plenty of winners across the Perth Summer Racing Carnival and he has now turned his attention to Perth Cup Day!

His best bet for the Perth Cup, as well as two other races on the card, are now available!

Joseph O’Brien Has Quickly Established Himself As One Of The Best Young Trainers In The World

Joseph O’Brien was born into the racing game and he wouldn’t want it any other way!

He took us behind the scenes at his Irish-based training facility and revealed why he finds training winners far more satisfying than riding them!

Bryan Cousins is a Passionate Harness Racing Trainer That Treats His Horses Like Family

‘During Ben’s issues, the farm did become a sanctuary for me. It was probably the one place where I could just get away from things.’ Bryan Cousins, father of Ben, is a former Australian Rules star in his own right and has been training trotters for over 20 years.

Adam Hamilton ventured to his property south of Perth for an emotional chat about how his horses helped him through the toughest of times!

2022 The Ingham Day Preview

The Villiers has been renamed the Ingham after the chicken kings, Jack and Bob.

There are plenty of chances in the race, so Mark Shean is looking elsewhere for some winners on the card! His best bets for Saturday are now available!

Ladbrokes QLD Racing Sponsorship

Ladbrokes becomes the driving force behind racing in QLD.

We are excited to announce that Ladbrokes is now officially the major partner of the Brisbane Racing Club, encompassing Eagle Farm & Doomben, as well as, Albion Park Harness Racing Club.

The Inspirational Story of Leah Kilner

Leah Kilner has been a source of inspiration for the entire racing community since the horrific fall that almost ended her life in July.

She has been dubbed ‘Miracle Girl’ as she continues her incredible recovery that she hopes will one day lead to a return to race riding!

Flash Aah Is Chasing The Biggest Win Of His Career In The Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup

‘To win the Cranbourne Cup would be massive. He deserves a big win like that.’

Trackwork rider Molly Edwards has a very special bond with Flash Aah and nobody would be more excited if he is able to score the biggest win of his career in the Ladbrokes Cranbourne Cup this Saturday!

Bossy’s Bucket List: Destiny and the Diva

‘The first time I got on her back was the most special moment I’ve ever had on a horse’.

There wasn’t a dry eye when we reunited Bossy with his beloved Makybe Diva!

Can Light Infantry Win the Golden Eagle?

He is one of the most exciting horses to ever be sent to Australia and already has Royal Ascot on his agenda!

Can Light Infantry live up to his hefty price tag by winning The Golden Eagle this Saturday?

Ladbrokes Cox Plate By the Numbers

The Ladbrokes Cox Plate is Australia’s best race and Racing and Sports Senior Handicapper and Timeform guru Adam Blencowe has the data to prove it!

Caulfield Cup Track Walk With Bossy & Pumper

How do you ride the perfect Caulfield Cup?

Bossy is joined by his great mate and two-time Caulfield Cup winning jockey Jimmy ‘The Pumper’ Cassidy to give you unparalleled insight into the task facing the jockey’s in Saturday’s feature race!

What Is That – The Mounting Yard

Yard Comments, featuring real-time commentary from the mounting yard across selected meetings, is now available on the Ladbrokes app!

But what exactly is the mounting yard and how can it help you find a winner?

We called on our own mounting yard expert, Peter Moody, to run Adam Hamilton through exactly what he should be looking for when a horse prepares for a race!

Is Top Ranked Good Enough To Win The Ladbrokes Cox Plate?

Top Ranked is already one of the favourites for the Epsom Handicap, but could he be a Ladbrokes Cox Plate contender?

The Australian Bloodstock team are confident we will see the classy import feature at The Valley!

Extremely Lucky is Chasing a Maiden Group 1 in the Moir Stakes

‘He is a bit of a dag, but when the barriers open, he is a different horse’!

Will Clarken is adamant that he has never had a horse as gifted, or as bizarre, as Extremely Lucky enter his stable! Can the talented gelding claim a maiden Group 1 victory in the Moir Stakes at The Valley this Friday night?

Hammo: Head to Head with Returning Jockey Blake Shinn

Blake Shinn is back in Australia and he breaks his silence exclusively to our own Adam Hamilton!

Why did he leave Hong Kong? How is he re-adjusting to riding in Australia? How did he handle his early success at the highest level?

This is a Hammo: Head To Head that you don’t want to miss!

2022 Makybe Diva Stakes Day Preview

The great Dr Turf is back! He has dissected the Makybe Diva Stakes Day card at Flemington and, as always, has found plenty of value!

2022 Chemlsford Stakes Day Preview

It’s Chelmsford Stakes Day at Randwick and the card is packed full of quality.

Mark Shean has had a close look at every single race and his best bets are now available!

2022 Memsie Stakes Day Preview

The Memsie Stakes might be the highlight, but Saturday’s Caulfield card is packed full of quality!

Dan Cobby has analysed every race on the program to find his three best bets – including a double-figure chance in the star-studded Cockram Stakes!

2022 McKenzie Stakes Day Preview

It is McKenzie Stakes Day at The Valley and Quinny is in the hotseat!

Can he cap off a big first week with Ladbrokes with a stack of winners?

2022 PB Lawrence Stakes Day Preview

Cam Luke is back for P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day and he is doing what he does best – finding value!

He is with a horse at double-figure odds in the feature, while he is confident an in-form jockey will keep producing the goods!

2022 Missile Stakes Day Preview

There is more than a hint of spring in the air at Randwick on Saturday for Missile Stakes Day!

Form Guru Blake Johnston has found a horse he thinks could develop into a Group 1 contender as well as an each-way play at big odds.

Gary Clarke Is Chasing An Emotional Darwin Cup Victory With Count Of Essex

There won’t be a dry eye on track on Darwin Cup Day if either Vallabar or Playoffs salute for Gary Clarke and his family!

What would a win in the Darwin Cup mean to the NT’s leading trainer?

2022 Bletchingly Stakes Day Preview

It is Bletchingly Stakes Day at Caulfield on Saturday and Harry White is very keen on a runner early in the day!

His best bets for another big day of racing are now available!

2022 VRC Members Day Preview

Racing returns to Flemington on Saturday and Cam Luke is looking for value!

His three best bets across the card are now available!

2022 Sir John Monash Stakes Day Preview

Form Analyst Harry White has poured over the form for Sir John Monash Stakes Day at Caulfield on Saturday and he is confident it will be a big day for our man Peter Moody!

His three best bets are now available!

2022 Flemington Finals Day Preview

It is Flemington Finals Day this Saturday, and we will be treated to nine outstanding betting races. Victoria form guru Harry White has dissected the entire card and his best bets are now available!

2022 Tatt’s Tiara Day Preview

Blair Gibson tipped a $21 winner in the Ipswich Cup and he is back to offer his thoughts on Tatt’s Tiara Day! His three best bets are now available and he kicks things off in the opener at Eagle Farm!

2022 Creswick Stakes Day Preview

There is plenty of hype around Star Patrol and Passive Aggressive in the Creswick Stakes, but Harry White is taking them both on and has found serious value!

2022 Stradbroke Day Preview

Blair Gibson has been on absolute fire over the past fortnight and has an incredible five winners from his past five tips!

Can he continue his winning run?

2022 Queensland Oaks Day Preview

He tipped a host of winners last weekend and Blair Gibson is confident he can continue his excellent form this Saturday!

2022 Queensland Derby Day Preview

It is a monster ten-race card at Eagle Farm on Saturday and QLD form guru Blair Gibson is looking outside the three Group 1 races for his best bets!

Ladbrokes Lab – Doomben 10,000 & South Australian Derby Day

The Ladbrokes Lab is back for another big weekend of Group 1 racing!

Cam Luke is VERY confident he has found the winner of the Doomben 10,000, while Adam Hamilton is bullish about a runner at nice odds in the South Australian Derby!

2022 The Coast Day Preview

Blake Johnston has been in excellent form in recent weeks, and he has locked in on The Coast meeting at Gosford on Saturday.

2022 Hawkesbury Gold Cup Day Preview

Hawkesbury Gold Cup Day can be a tricky one for punters, but Mark Shean is confident and he has analysed all the big fields to help you find some winners!

2022 VOBIS Gold Day Preview

Dr Turf has been in excellent form over the past month – he is still talking about tipping Mr Brightside at $26 in the Doncaster Mile – and he is back on the grind to help you find more winners at Caulfield this Saturday!

Hammo Head to Head with Cran Dalgety

Krug will be the Ladbrokes runner in the inaugural edition of The Race at Cambridge on Thursday!

Adam Hamilton caught up with Cran Dalgety for a look back at his remarkable training career and to get his thoughts on Krug’s chances in The Race!

Ladbrokes Lab – The Championships Day 2

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is the race that Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke have been looking forward to all Autumn and they couldn’t wait to get into the Ladbrokes Lab to unpack the action!

Ladbrokes Lab – The Championships Day 1

Things get heated in the Ladbrokes Lab this week! The dynamic duo of Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke are taking each other on in both the Doncaster Mile and the T J Smith Stakes!

2022 Stakes Day Preview

Blake Johnston has been in outstanding form in recent weeks and he is confident that he can continue his winning ways on Stakes Day!

His three best bets are now available!

Ladbrokes All-Star Mile Wildcard Runner: Sierra Sue

Sierra Sue is the Ladbrokes Wildcard runner in The @allstarmile and we are confident that we have a genuine winning chance!

Natalie Young and Trent @busuttin took us behind the scenes at trackwork to show us how they’re getting the star mare ready for her toughest challenge!

Ladbrokes Lab – Golden Slipper Day

Anamoe vs Converge vs Profondo in the Rosehill Guineas. Coolangatta chases history in the Golden Slipper. It doesn’t get much better than Golden Slipper Day & Adam Hamilton & Cam Luke have unpacked the key races in the Ladbrokes Lab!

Ladbrokes Lab – Super Saturday

Is Artorius a sprinter or a miler?

Cam Luke and Adam Hamilton are on opposite sides of the debate that has divided racing and they both make a strong case for their stance in a Super Saturday edition of the Ladbrokes Lab!

Ladbrokes Lab – Australian Guineas & Randwick Guineas Day

Cam Luke is back in the Ladbrokes Lab and he is taking on the favourites in both the Australian Guineas and the Blamey Stakes!

Big Race Preview – Miracle Mile

King Of Swing has the chance to make history in the Miracle Mile at Menangle on Saturday.

Is Adam Hamilton with or against the champ in Australia’s richest Harness race?

2022 Blue Diamond Stakes Day Preview

Dr Turf found a host of winners at Caulfield a few weeks ago and he has locked in some serious value on Blue Diamond Stakes Day!

Three of his four selections opened at double-figure odds!

Ladbrokes Lab – Black Caviar & Hobartville Stakes Day

Mitho is so excited for the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes and the Hobartville Stakes that he is positively giddy!

He joined @AdamHSport in the Ladbrokes Lab to help you make a profit on both races!

Siggy Carr – Double Threat

Siggy Carr will chase history on Sunday as she looks to become the first person to train & ride the Hobart Cup winner in the same year.

We caught up with Carr for an update on her Hobart Cup runner Full Knots Ahead & how she balances life as a dual licence holder.

Ladbrokes Lab – Inglis Millennium Day Preview

With Cam Luke out of action, we let Hammo and Mitho loose in the Ladbrokes Lab and they have delivered plenty.

They have both found a couple of runners they like at juicy prices on Inglis Millennium Day at Royal Randwick!

Race Day Preview – Chairman’s Stakes Day with Dr Turf

Form analyst Dr Turf has a PHD in punting and he joins us for the first time to preview a truly outstanding card of racing at Caulfield on Saturday.

The Good Doctor reveals his best bets for the meeting here!

Big Race Preview – Hunter Cup

The Hunter Cup is one of the biggest races on the Harness Racing calendar and a star-studded edition will take place at Melton on Saturday.

Adam Hamilton has assessed the field and he is taking on the favourite!

What Is That? Calcutta.

It is a staple of Australian racing, but what exactly is a Calcutta? We were on track for the famous Darwin Cup Calcutta and got the inside word from the locals about what makes it so exciting!

Big Race Preview – Great Southern Star

Adam Hamilton is joined by Andy Gath to deliver their insight into the Great Southern Star. Who do they like in Australasia’s richest trotting race?

Footy Training – Hayden Ballantyne

Former Fremantle Docker Hayden Ballantyne has traded the purple and white for red and white as he forges a training career post football.

Why did he make the move into training and just how ambitious are his future plans?

Race Day Preview – Expressway Stakes

Form analyst Blake Johnston has assessed a quality card of racing at Rosehill on Saturday and offered his best bets for the afternoon here.

Big Race Preview – Australia Stakes

The Group 2 Australia Stakes headlines a huge card at The Valley on Saturday and our man Cam Luke gives his thoughts and betting plays below.

Hammo Head to Head with Gary Crispe

Hammo has a chat with Australia’s official representitive for Timeform, Gary Crispe.

With his Timeform cap on, he names his top 5 rated Australian horses of all time, assesses the chances of Waller’s English-bound stable, & reveals his best rising stars in Australian racing.

Campbell Rawiller – In The Blood

Son of a gun Campbell Rawiller is not only making a name for himself in the saddle, he trains a few greyhounds on the side as well!

Paws Of Thunder – Big Race Preview

There are three Group 1 races taking place at Wentworth Park this Saturday evening including the Paws Of Thunder.

60 Seconds With – The Gangemi Brothers

We sat down with Western Australian trainers, the Gangemi brothers, for another edition of 60 Seconds With.

Race Day Preview – Magic Millions

Our form analyst John Mcleod has completed his homework for Magic Millions Day and offers his thoughts and betting plays for the stacked card here.

Ladbrokes Lab – Magic Millions

With the help of the Ladbrokes Lab, Glen Boss gives his insights into the two feature races on Magic Millions Day on the Gold Coast.

Head to Head – Hammo and Annabel Neasham

Adam Hamilton managed to grab star trainer Annabel Neasham while she was shopping during Magic Millions week on the Gold Coast.

She opens up about the future of the stable, gives an update on Zaaki and runs through her leading chances on Saturday.

January Cup Preview

Our form expert Mark Shean has taken a close look at the January Cup field at Rosehill on Saturday and offered his thoughts and betting strategy here.

Perth Cup Preview

The Group 2 Perth Cup returns to New Year’s Day in 2022 and our form expert Adam McGrath has offered his thoughts and betting play for the race here.

Summer Cup Preview

Our form expert Mark Shean has completed his homework on the Summer Cup to be run at Royal Randwick on Boxing Day.

He has shared his thoughts and betting selections here.

Mclachlan Stakes Preview

The Group 3 Mclachlan Stakes will be run at Doomben on Boxing Day and form analyst John Mcleod has offered his thoughts and betting plays for the race here.

A Beery Merry Christmas

It’s business as usual for racing stables right across the country over the Christmas period as Albury trainer Mitch Beer explains.

2021 Ted Van Heemst Stakes Preview

The Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes is the feature race at Ascot on Saturday.

Form Analyst Adam McGrath has assessed the small field and offers his insights here.

The Phoenix Preview

Greyhound Racing’s ‘Everest’, The Phoenix, will be run at The Meadows this Saturday night.

Our expert James Van De Matt gives his insight into the key chances.

Billy On The Boil

The Hobart Thousand is Tasmania’s only Group 1 race across any code and will be run and won on Thursday night.

Matt Reid has assessed the quality field of greyhounds and offered his thoughts and predictions here.

2021 Hobart Thousand Preview

The Hobart Thousand is Tasmania’s only Group 1 race across any code and will be run and won on Thursday night.

Matt Reid has assessed the quality field of greyhounds and offered his thoughts and predictions here.

2021 Hobart Thousand

The Hobart Thousand is the only Group 1 race that takes place in Tasmania in all three three codes of racing.

The race means so much to so many, and there is plenty of history surrounding the famous event in the Apple Isle.

2021 Villiers Stakes Preview

Mark Shean is one of the best form experts in the business and he has assessed every horse in the Villiers Stakes at Randwick.

His thoughts and best bets for the race below.

2021 Inter Dominion Preview

The countdown to the Inter Dominion Grand Finals is on! He has been in excellent tipping form during the Series to date and Adam Hamilton is back with his tips for the Grand Finals that will be held at Menangle on Saturday night!

2021 Pakenham Cup Preview

The Pakenham Cup has drawn a quality field of stayers and it is a very competitive betting race.

Racing analyst Cam Luke has run his eye over the entire field and is confident he has found the winner.

2021 Kingston Town Classic Preview

The Kingston Town Classic is the final Australian Group 1 of 2021 and Western Empire will start the race as a dominant favourite. Does Adam McGrath think the Cerise and White army of Bob Peters and Grant & Alana Williams will continue to dominate or is he tipping an upset?

Hammo: Head To Head With Grant and Alana Williams

They are the power couple of Australian racing and they are set to make history in the Kingston Town Classic on Saturday.

Grant and Alana Williams joined Adam Hamilton to talk about Western Empire, the exciting next chapter of their training career and what has made their partnership so incredibly successful.

Glen Boss – The Next Chapter

We were lucky enough to be at Caulfield on Saturday to capture the great Glen Boss’s final day in the saddle!

It was a day no racing fan will ever forget and we can’t wait to join Bossy for the next stage of his journey!

Turk Warrior – Undefeated

Turk Warrior scored six wins from as many starts as a two-year-old and there is no doubt that he is one of the most exciting horses in Tasmania.

We caught up with trainer Glenn Stevenson, jockey Ismail Toker and owner Seyit Basol ahead of Turk Warrior’s return to the races at Launceston on Wednesday.

Glen Boss Joins The Ladbrokes Stable

We are delighted to announce that Glen Boss has joined the Ladbrokes stable!

Bossy joined Adam Hamilton to explain the decision behind his retirement and his plans for life out of the saddle.

2021 Winterbottom Stakes Preview

Favourites have dominated the Ascot Racing Carnival to date and Elite Street will start the Winterbottom Stakes as a clear favourite.

Is Perth Racing guru Adam McGrath with Elite Street or has he found a horse to beat the defending champion?

David Aiken – Dominion Dreaming

There’s nothing bigger in Harness Racing than the Inter Dominion and it’s been a huge part of leading trainer David Aiken’s life since the 1980s.

Adam Hamilton spent the day with the Aiken stable and got a very close look at their Inter Dominion contenders Max Delight and Malcolms Rhythm.

Rock Magic – The Last Ride

Rock Magic will make history on Saturday when he makes his sixth appearance in the Winterbottom Stakes as a 12-year-old!

We caught up with the Gangemi Racing team ahead of what will be an emotional final race start for their stable star.

2021 Railway Stakes Preview

The Railway Stakes has been dominated by Grant & Alana Williams in recent years and they have this year’s favourite Western Empire.

Is Perth racing expert Adam McGrath with Western Empire or is he taking on the odds-on favourite?

2021 The Gong Preview

There is a case to be made for a number of runners in The Gong and form expert Blake Johnston has found two horses he likes at juicy odds!

Jessica Eaton – Dream Ride

Jess Eaton’s suspension has concluded and her campaign for another John Letts Medal gets underway at Strathalbyn on Wednesday.

We caught up with Michael Hickmott, the great John Letts and Jess herself for their insight into Eaton’s historic rise to prominence in South Australia!

2021 The Hunter Preview

The Spring Racing Carnival action heads to Newcastle on Saturday for The Hunter.

New South Wales Racing Guru Mark Shean has analysed the entire field and his top selections are now available!

Go West – Simon Milller

He is the official shit-stirrer of the Western Australian Training ranks and the state’s leading trainer of two-year-olds!  

We caught up with trainer Simon Miller for a rundown on his Perth Summer Racing Carnival chances, his move to Perth and what it would take for him to be officially accepted as a Western Australian!

2021 Mackinnon Stakes Preview

The Mackinnon Stakes is the final Group 1 event of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and form analyst Harry White is EXTREMELY confident he has found the winner!

Ladbrokes Lab – Mackinnon Stakes Day

It is the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and there are still plenty of winners to be found!

Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke are back in the Ladbrokes Lab for an in-depth look at the Mackinnon Stakes, Darley Sprint Classic and the Golden Gift!

2021 Melbourne Cup Preview

Incentivise is the shortest-priced Melbourne Cup favourite since Phar Lap, but form guru Harry White is taking him on!

Who does he like to knock off Incentivise?

2021 Melbourne Cup Round Table

Our Melbourne Cup Round Table is here!

Our own @AdamHSport is joined by veteran caller Dan Mielicki and the great Doctor Turf for a unique look at the 2021 Melbourne Cup.

They build a Melbourne Cup boxed trifecta they are confident will get the job done!

The Ladbrokes Lab – Melbourne Cup

He is one of the most in-form tipsters in the country, but who is Cam Luke with in the Melbourne Cup?


He joins Adam Hamilton in the Ladbrokes Lab to analyse dominant favourite Incentivise and his 23 rivals in this year’s ‘race that stops a nation’.

The Ladbrokes Lab – Victoria Derby Day

Victoria Derby Day is like Christmas Day for punters and we will be treated to a host of outstanding races at both Flemington and Rosehill.

Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke are back in the Ladbrokes Lab to dissect all the main races and help you find a stack of winners!

2021 Victoria Derby Preview

The Victoria Derby is a genuine staying test and you need a horse that will run a strong 2500 metres.

Leading breeder Anthony Mithen has taken a close look at every horse in the field and has found a horse at a big price he thinks will be tough to beat!

2021 Golden Eagle Preview

The feature racing continues in Sydney this Saturday and there is a huge amount of prizemoney on offer in The Golden Eagle.

Sydney racing guru Mark Shean has analysed every horse in the field and he is bullish that his top selection will get the job done!

The Ladbrokes Deep Dive – Melbourne Cup At First Sight

What is the best way to prepare a European stayer to win the Melbourne Cup?

We take a look at all the options in the latest edition of the Ladbrokes Deep Dive!

Hammo: Head To Head With Peter Moody

He has only been back training for 18 months, but he has already won the Caulfield Cup and has the Melbourne Cup favourite!

Our own Peter Moody joined Adam Hamilton to talk about Incentivise, the great mare Black Caviar and what it would mean to win the Melbourne Cup!

60 Seconds With Bill Ryan

It is a huge week for Bill Ryan as he chases a Group 1 win with Still A Star in the Empire Rose Stakes.

We put Ryan under the microscope in the latest edition of our 60 Seconds With Series!

Art Cadeau – A Family Affair

What a year it has been for Terry Robinson and his star galloper Art Cadeau!

We caught up with Robinson to talk about Art Cadeau’s emotional win in The Kosciuszko, the influence his legendary father had on his training career and the incredible family support he receives every time he has a runner!

2021 Ladbrokes Cox Plate Preview Show

Our monster Ladbrokes Cox Plate preview show is here!

Adam Hamilton is joined by prominent breeder Anthony Mithen, Victorian Race Caller Matt Hill and Cam Luke in the Ladbrokes Lab to dissect all the runners in the 2021 Cox Plate.

Don’t miss out on key insight from a range of special guests including Chris Waller, Hugh Bowman, and Moonee Valley Racing Club Track Manager Marty Synan.

The Ladbrokes Cox Plate – Australia’s Best Race

It is Australasia’s Weight-For-Age Championship.

It is Australia’s Best Race.

It is the Ladbrokes Cox Plate!

Cox Plate Track Walk

The Valley is one of the most unique racetracks in the world and is one of the reasons that the Cox Plate is such an incredible race.

Two-time Cox Plate winning jockey Greg Childs knows The Valley better than most and he walked the track, along with our own Adam Hamilton, to give an unparalleled insight into the task facing the jockeys in Saturday’s feature race!

Hammo: Head To Head With Chris Waller

Chris Waller is fresh off winning The Everest with Nature Strip and is chasing a fifth Cox Plate victory with Verry Elleegant on Saturday.

Waller joined Adam Hamilton to discuss Nature Strip, Verry Elleegant and Winx, while he disclosed a surprise revelation about the great mare’s fourth Cox Plate win!

Cox Plate Greats – Winx

It was a day at The Valley like no other! No racing fan will ever forget where they were when Winx won her fourth Cox Plate!

Cox Plate Greats – Northerly

The 2001 Cox Plate remains one of the most controversial and talked about events in Australian Racing history.

Northerly was forced to win the 2001 Cox Plate on two occasions – on the racetrack and in the stewards’ room – and there are many that still argue Sunline should have been awarded the race on protest!

Cox Plate Greats – Super Impose

The 1992 Cox Plate had it all!

A star-studded field, unbelievable drama, a thrilling finish and even an upheld protest for good measure.

It was Super Impose that survived the carnage and in the process became the first horse in the history of Australian racing to win more than $5 million in prizemoney!

Northerly – Star Of The West

Can you believe it has been 20 years since Northerly’s controversial win in the 2001 Cox Plate? We caught up with his trainer Fred Kersley to reminisce about ‘The Fighting Tiger’ and his pair of remarkable Cox Plate victories!

Cox Plate Greats – Bonecrusher

The 1986 Cox Plate was billed as a match race between Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star and it seriously delivered! We look back at the day Bonecrusher ‘raced into equine immortality’ as our countdown of Cox Plate greats continues!

This Racing Moment – Sunline In The 2000 Cox Plate

Before Winx came along, Sunline was The Queen of The Valley!

Jockey Greg Childs and trainer Stephen McKee take us back to the 2000 Cox Plate when Sunline beat some of the best horses in Australia by a combined margin of more than 100 lengths!

Cox Plate Greats – Kingston Town

This week we will be celebrating some of the Greatest Moments in the history of the Cox Plate.

We start with the great Kingston Town and his historic three Cox Plate victories!

Plenty were keen to right him off but The King always found a way to get the job done!

The Ladbrokes Lab – Caulfield Cup & The Everest Day

They found a host of winners on Caulfield Guineas Day and Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke are back in The Ladbrokes Lab to dissect the Caulfield Cup, The Everest and The Kosciuszko!

2021 Caulfield Cup Preview

The first major of the 2021 Spring Racing Carnival is here and we are set for an historic Caulfield Cup!

Is our form expert Harry White with Incentivise or is he taking on the dominant Caulfield Cup favourite?

2021 The Everest Preview

$15 million in prizemoney. The best sprinters in Australia. It’s time for The Everest!

Sydney racing guru Mark Shean has analysed every horse in The Everest and he is confident that he has found the winner!

Hammo: Head To Head With Ozzie Kheir

Ozzie Kheir has won the Ladbrokes Cox Plate, Melbourne Cup and The Everest and he has the Caulfield Cup favourite, Incentivise, this weekend!

Ozzie joined Adam Hamilton for a rare interview to discuss the rise of Incentivise, the incredible way he got into thoroughbred ownership and his host of feature race winners!

Verry Elleegant – How Good Is She?

She has won nine Group 1 races and was named Australian Horse Of The Year, but debate still rages about whether Verry Elleegant deserves champion status.

We take a close look at her record and where she stacks up historically in the latest episode of The Ladbrokes Deep Dive!

2021 Thousand Guineas Preview

We are set for a rare midweek Group 1 on Wednesday and our market suggests that there are a host of winning chances in the Thousand Guineas.

Anthony Mithen has analysed every filly in the field and he is confident he has found the winner.

This Racing Moment – Might And Power In The 1998 Cox Plate

Jimmy ‘The Pumper’ Cassidy takes us back to that famous day at The Valley when the earth started to rumble and the great Might And Power won the 1998 Cox Plate!

The Ladbrokes Lab – Caulfield Guineas & Spring Champion Stakes Day

It is the question that has divided punters all week long – how will Damien Oliver ride Anamoe in the Caulfield Guineas?

Adam Hamilton and Cam Luke answer that question and many more in the Caulfield Guineas & Spring Champion Stakes Day edition of The Ladbrokes Lab!

2021 Victoria Cup Preview

The Victoria Cup was thrown on its head after the draw and King Of Swing will start from the back row.

Can he still claim another Group 1 win?

Adam Hamilton is joined by Harness Racing Guru Michael Guerin to analyse all the key runners and come up with their Victoria Cup selections!

2021 Caulfield Guineas Preview

The market suggests that the Caulfield Guineas is a race between Anamoe and Artorius, but is that truly the case?


Form expert Harry White has analysed the entire field and he has found some serious value outside the favourites!

2021 Spring Champion Stakes Preview

The Spring Champion Stakes headlines the action at Randwick on Saturday and Sydney form expert Blake Johnston believes that we could see a genuine Ladbrokes Cox Plate contender emerge in the Group 1 event!

Hammo: Head To Head With Luke McCarthy

He might not be driving him this weekend, but Luke McCarthy knows Australia’s champion pacer King Of Swing better than most.

He joined Adam Hamilton to talk about King Of Swing’s Victoria Cup chances, the international exploits of his family and his burgeoning training and breeding operation!

Hammo: Head To Head With Craig Williams

On this week’s Hammo: Head To Head, Craig Williams joins Adam Hamilton to talk about the Ladbrokes CoxPlate favourite Zaaki, his Melbourne Cup mount Spanish Mission and his other key rides this Spring!

Barry Squair – Never Too Old

He is 80-years-old and still training horses.


He would still be riding trackwork if it wasn’t for his star mare I Love Lucy and an intervention from his wife Valerie.


This is the remarkable story of veteran trainer Barry Squair and a lifetime love affair with horses.

2021 Turnbull Stakes Preview

Verry Elleegant vs Incentivise in the Turnbull Stakes.

It’s the showdown we have all been waiting for, but who does Anthony Mithen believe is the horse to beat in the Group 1 event?

2021 Epsom Day Preview

We are set for three enormous Group 1 races at Randwick on Saturday and Sydney racing guru Mark Shean has analysed the lot!

His tips for the Flight Stakes, Epsom Handicap and The Metropolitan are now available!

Hammo: Head To Head With Daniel Moor

He waited his entire career to win a Group 1 and now he has won two in six days!

The jockey of the moment Daniel Moor joined our own Adam Hamilton for this week’s edition of Hammo: Head To Head and talked us through his Moir Stakes victory on Wild Ruler, while he also revealed the origins of his nickname, Buckets!

60 Seconds With Robert Heathcote

We put Robert Heathcote under the microscope in the latest edition of our 60 Seconds With Series and it should come as no surprise that his retired sprinter Buffering features prominently!

Incentivise – Perseverance Pays

Steve Tregea made the decision to send Incentivise to Peter Moody for his Spring Racing Carnival campaign and has already been awarded with a Group 1 win.

We caught up with Incentivise’s old and new trainers to discover how the deal went down and get an update on the Caulfield Cup favourite following his Makybe Diva Stakes triumph.

2021 Underwood Stakes Preview

Zaaki might be a dominant favourite, but Cam Luke is confident that he has still found some value!

His thoughts on all five runners can be found in our 2021 Underwood Stakes Preview!

Hammo: Head To Head

In the first episode of Hammo: Head To Head, Adam Hamilton speaks with Brett Prebble about his riding renaissance in Melbourne, his legendary rivalry with Douglas Whyte in Hong Kong and much more!

2021 Moir Stakes Preview

The Moir Stakes headlines a massive night of racing @TheValley and it is an outstanding betting race!

Form expert Harry White has analysed all the leading contenders to find the horse he thinks will win a very open Group 1!

Callan Murray – Out Of Africa

South African jockey Callan Murray has had plenty of success in South Africa, Hong Kong and Singapore and has now set his sights on the Adelaide jockey’s ranks.

We caught up with Murray to discover what drew him to Australian racing and what he wants to achieve during his time in South Australia!

2021 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Preview

The Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes is always a fascinating betting race and this year’s edition is no exception.

Racing Analyst Cam Luke has had a close look at every runner in the field and he is confident that he has found the winner!

2021 George Main Stakes Preview

Sydney racing guru Mark Shean has analysed every runner in the 2021 George Main Stakes.

Is he with Verry Elleegant or has he found a roughie to knock her off?

The Ladbrokes Deep Dive – Beware The Ides Of Spring

Are early Spring Carnival races true indicators of what is to come later in the Spring in races like the Caulfield Cup, Ladbrokes Cox Plate, and Melbourne Cup?

We analyse the recent history of the P.B. Lawrence Stakes and the Memsie Stakes in the Ladbrokes Deep Dive.

60 Seconds With David Jolly

We put Behemoth’s trainer David Jolly under the microscope in the latest edition of our 60 Seconds With Series!

There are no prizes for guessing who his favourite current horse is!

2021 Run To The Rose Preview

The majority of the best three-year-olds in the country are set to clash in The Run To The Rose.

Form expert Blake Johnston has analysed the entire field and is confident that he has found the winner.

2021 Makybe Diva Stakes Preview

The Makybe Diva Stakes will be a key form reference for the rest of the Spring and Anthony Mithen has done his best to work out the puzzle and find the winner.

Is he with Incentivise and his great mate Peter Moody?

Scott Brunton – We Are Who We Are

Scott Brunton has dominated the Tasmanian Training Ranks for over a decade and has done it in his own unique style.

We caught up with the colorful Tasmanian at his picturesque beachside property and got the backstory into his remarkable rise in the Apple Isle!

2021 Feehan Stakes Preview

A golden ticket into the Ladbrokes Cox Plate is on the line in the Feehan Stakes!

Racing analyst Cam Luke has poured over the form and believes that a racing fairytale will continue this Saturday!

2021 Chelmsford Stakes Preview

Sydney racing legend Mark Shean is back in the Ladbrokes stable!


He has analysed every single horse in the Chelmsford Stakes field and he is confident that he has found the winner!

Still A Star – Shine On

Still A Star has been a shining light for Tassie trainer Bill Ryan and his family since she made her racing debut.

Can she complete the fairytale with a Group 1 win in the Empire Rose Stakes this Spring?

What Is That? – The Preparation

How does a trainer get a yearling ready to make their racing debut?

Leading trainer Robert Heathcote takes us through the journey of buying a horse at the sales to getting them to the track!

2021 Memsie Stakes Preview

Group 1 racing returns to Victoria this Saturday with the Memsie Stakes.

Anthony Mithen has analysed every single horse in the field and has found a runner that he likes at juicy odds!

Tofane – Resurrection

Tofane is already a three-time Group 1 winner, but owner Rupert Legh believes that this will be the campaign she stamps herself as one of the all-time great mares.

Can she win the Memsie Stakes on her way to the Cox Plate?

2021 Winx Stakes Preview

Group 1 racing is back!

Form expert Harry White has analysed every horse in the Winx Stakes field and he is confident that he has found the winner!

Alligator Blood – Never Give Up

Races like the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and the Ladbrokes Cox Plate are on the agenda for Alligator Blood this Spring.

Can he deliver young trainer Billy Healey a fairytale Group 1 victory?

60 Seconds With Mitch Beer

You asked for more Mitch Beer and we have delivered!

We put Beer under the microscope in the latest edition of our 60 Seconds With Series!

Big Bad Behemoth

He is big.

He is bad.

He is fast.

He is Behemoth.

We caught up with trainer David Jolly ahead of Behemoth’s return to the races in the Spring Stakes for his insight into his once in a lifetime horse!

The Story Of The Darwin Cup

The Darwin Cup Carnival should be on every racing’s fans Bucket List!


We went behind the scenes at this year’s event to find out why it is one of the most popular Carnivals on the Australian Racing Calendar!

Rothfire – Climb To Everest

He was the talk of the racing world after his barrier trial win on Tuesday and Rothfire looks back to his very best!

We caught up with trainer Robert Heathcote for an incredible insight into Rothfire’s recovery from injury and his 2021 Spring Racing Carnival target – The Everest!

Mitch Beer – The Show

There is no doubt that Mitch Beer is one of a kind!

We caught up with Mitch to discuss his burgeoning career as a TikToker and his unique approach to running a racing stable.

Is there a funnier person in racing?

Group 1 Year In Review – Part 3

Peter Moody, Glen Boss and Anthony Mithen name their Horse Of The Year, Trainer Of The Year and Jockey Of The Year as well as their horses to follow in the Spring in the final part of our Group 1 Year In Review series!

Group 1 Year In Review – Part 2

Champion trainer Peter Moody, leading hoop Glen Boss and prominent breeder Anthony Mithen look back at the Caulfield Cup, The Everest, Ladbrokes Cox Plate, Melbourne Cup and Golden Slipper in part two of our Group 1 Year In Review!

The Rising Sun Preview

The inaugural edition of The Rising Sun will take place at Albion Park on Saturday night and betting suggests that it is a race in two between Australian champion Expensive Ego and Kiwi superstar Krug.

We caught up with Krug’s trainer Cran Dalgety and he is confident Krug will give his rivals something to catch!

2021 Brisbane Cup Preview

The Brisbane Cup is one of the biggest events on the Greyhound Racing calendar and local trainer Tony Brett has two runners in the Group 1 race.

We caught up with Brett for the inside word on his two chances, Wynburn Sheean and Equalizer, as well as who he thinks is the dog to beat in the feature race.

Group 1 Year In Review – Part 1

Champion trainer Peter Moody, leading hoop Glen Boss and prominent breeder Anthony Mithen break down all the big stories that have captivated racing fans over the past 12 months in the first part of our Group 1 Year In Review series!

2021 Tattersall’s Tiara Preview

Who will win the final Group 1 of the racing season?

Leading Queensland Trainer Toby Edmonds has analysed all the key runners in the Tatt’s Tiara and is confident that he has found the winner!

Jim Byrne – Dedication

What does it take to be a leading jockey for over 30 years?

We caught up with veteran hoop Jim Byrne to find out about the incredible sacrifices that have enabled him to remain one of Brisbane’s leading jockeys for so long!

Glen Boss – The Chosen One

In a raw, honest and emotional interview, jockey Glen Boss talks us through his incredible rise from an apprentice jockey in Gympie to becoming a three-time Melbourne Cup winner.

Bossy opens up about his mental health battles, his retirement plans and who he believes will go down as the best jockey of all-time.

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Mr Quickie – Fast Talk

There are few horses in Australian racing with a more charismatic ownership group than Mr Quickie!

We caught up with Peter Moody, Anthony Mithen and Wylie Dalziel ahead of Mr Quickie’s tilt at the Stradbroke Handicap.

The Harrovian – Going For Broke

Cult hero The Harrovian will have the full support of the Eagle Farm crowd on Saturday!

Can Queensland’s most popular horse score a maiden Group 1 win in the Stradbroke Handicap?

2021 Stradbroke Handicap Preview

There are few people that know more about Eagle Farm or the Stradbroke Handicap than legendary Queensland trainer Barry Baldwin.

He has run his eye over all the key chances in this Saturday’s race and he is confident that he has found the winner!

Media Award – High Flyer

Australasian Oaks winner Media Award is chasing a second Group 1 win in the Queensland Oaks this Saturday.

We caught up with trainer Chris Calthorpe to discuss the $5000 filly that has already won over $300,000 in prizemoney!

Ayrton – The Fast Lane

Is Ayrton the most exciting horse in Australia?

We caught up with trainer Mick Price and managing owner Leigh Saville for the inside word on this potential superstar ahead of the Fred Best Classic.

Criminal Defence – The Breakout

There won’t be a dry eye at Eagle Farm if Criminal Defence wins the Queensland Derby!

We met the father-son training operation of Hulbert Racing ahead of the biggest moment of their training careers.

Melody Belle – The Final Song

Star Kiwi mare Melody Belle has the chance to conclude her career with a fairytale win in the Doomben Cup on Saturday.

We caught up with trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Opie Bosson ahead of what is set to be an emotional final race start for connections and fans!

The Return Of Gytrash

Gytrash will make his return to the races in The Goodwood at Morphettville on Saturday and we caught up with trainer Gordon Richards to take a close look at his life-changing sprinter!