#Black Opal

The HK$18.5 million Longines Hong Kong Sprint has fast become a global sprint championship race, with horses lining up regularly from many of racing's leading jurisdictions to determine which horse is quickest. Originally run over the straight 1000m course as a Listed race, Hong Kong legend Fairy King Prawn won the first edition in 1999. The…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass runs the rule over every race, including suggested bets, for the Randwick meeting on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here. Track: Good 4. Rail: Out 5m. Overview: Snapback was an…

Lady Laguna revelled in the heavy conditions when winning at Rosehill in November. Picture: Grant Guy Trainer Annabel Neasham is welcoming the likelihood of a wet track when her filly Lady Laguna takes on Golden Slipper favourite Coolangatta at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Lady Laguna and Coolangatta are among 12 entries for the Group 2 $200000…

The Inglis Digital Online sales have been the platform for a number of bargain buys along the way, but with the growing popularity of digital sales, we are now seeing some big bucks spent at the auctions. In Part One, we take a look at the sale-toppers from January to June, not including those sold purely as broodmares. The list includes a host of…

The Golden Slipper is the crown jewel of the Sydney Autumn Carnival, and we will be treated to another exciting edition of the world's richest two-year-old race this Saturday at Rosehill. The $5 million feature has attracted some of the top juveniles from around the country, including Ciaron Maher and David Eustace's undefeated filly Coolangatta,…

1. Cool Amigo contested the Group 3 Black Opal Stakes (1200m) before spelling, and although well beaten, that form line is very strong for this event. The three-year-old colt hasn't had an official public trial and is a late market watch. 2. Crop Duster maintained a strong finishing speed to the line when scoring at Wellington last start. Add him…

The winter carnival reaches its zenith with Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm and with the track playing fairly all horses will get their chance. Recent history shows that with the rail out four metres they can come from anywhere to win but on big days staying with top riders and trainers is usually profitable. Race 1- Oxlade Stakes (Two-Years-Old…

Anamoe franked the Blue Diamond form, Profiteer, Home Affairs and Stay Inside didn't have their reputations diminished by defeat, Remarque is out of the Golden Slipper mix. That was the wash-up after a thrilling Group 2 $300000 Todman Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday that proved compelling but far from conclusive. The connections of…

Warwick Farm plays host to seven metropolitan races on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets, value bet and quaddie numbers for the meeting, which is scheduled to get underway at 12:50pm AEST. The track is rated a Heavy 10 and the rail is in the true position for the entire course. Call…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones runs the rule over Friday's meeting at Newcastle. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! BEST BET Race 7 No.4: CROSS TALK He's placed in a Group 3 race but it looks very winnable for him as…

The two-year-olds take centre stage at Rosehill Gardens with the big race for the juveniles, the Group One Longines Golden Slipper carrying a purse of $3.5 million. We've had to wait an extra week for Slipper day, after Sydney was hit with heavy rainfall causing the abandonment of the races last Saturday. Given the amount of rain, we're likely to…