#Chad Schofield

The Magic Millions Carnival just keeps getting better and this is an outstanding card as a prelude to next week. Gold Coast is a tight, tricky track and there is some rain around which should make for a soft surface and have them heading to the centre of the track in the straight. With the rail true those that can take a position in the first half…

Star jockey Tommy Berry is ready to hit the ground running as he prepares for his first day back at the races from a timely break to recharge the batteries while preparing to fight a range of betting charges. Berry last rode in Sydney on December 9 but elected to hang up the saddle for a Christmas sabbatical to get his mental and physical health in…

Trainer Annabel Neasham prepared Anavinci to go from a maiden win to an upset victory in the Gosford Guineas. ANAVINCI completed the quantum leap from provincial maiden to stakes level and maintained her unbeaten record in the Listed $160000 Gosford Guineas (1200m) at Gosford on Wednesday. The Annabel Neasham-trained Anavinci, who had won a Wyong…

One lucky Melbourne Cup punter pulled off the unthinkable on Tuesday, correctly guessing the order of the first four finishers to turn a measly $10 bet into $240000. Cup winner Almandin and Heartbreak City were neck and neck down the hope straight but to the punter's delight the Kerrin McEvoy gelding edged home - and Hartnell and Qewy followed in…

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,…

Goulburn Racing Club is the place to be on Sunday afternoon with a competitive eight-race card headlined by the $200000 Goulburn Cup. The rail sits in the true position for the entire circuit, and we're listed at a Soft 7 for race-day; however, we're expecting some clearing weather ahead, so we're hopeful for an upgrade by Sunday afternoon. The…

Hitotsu is the favourite for the Australian Derby favourite. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Ciaron Maher has ruled out backing up star colt Hitotsu in next week's Queen Elizabeth Stakes with the stable's full focus on chasing a historic win in Saturday's Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick. Maher and co-trainer David Eustace plan…

With the 2019-20 season now behind us, the Post's annual Hong Kong racing awards return. With the likes of Douglas Whyte, Masami Matsuoka and Clement Legend collecting gongs last year, contenders have come thick and fast in an action-packed season. Without further adieu, the award winners for 2019-20 are: It is only fitting the four-time champion…

Two three-year-olds have put their hand up as Golden Rose contenders in the Group 3 features at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Kibou was able to show a strong turn of foot in the Group 3 Up & Coming Stakes (1300m), while Sweet Ride caused a boilover in the San Domenico Stakes (1100m). Although being sent out as a $26 hope in the San Domenico,…

Zougotcha has been the early firmer with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Group l Flight Stakes (1600m) this Saturday at Randwick. The Chris Waller trained filly was a strong winner of the Tea Rose two weeks ago and looks primed for the 1600m assignment. Opened $3.10 and has been crunched, into $2.70. Fireburn opened the $2.70 favourite but with the…