#Country Cup

Sydney is set to steal some of the Melbourne Cup's thunder with a brand new event on the same day as the race that stops the nation. The $2 million race called The Big Dance will reportedly be run at Royal Randwick on the first Tuesday in November. Watch the video above for more on the brand new event Stream the world's best reality, entertainment…

The big day and 10 super races await us. With fine weather for most of the week the track should be good and if anything like last week on-pacers will have an advantage. History has shown that form stands up on this day and I will be with those that can keep out of trouble and have proved their credentials. BEST BET: INDISCREETLY (Race 10 No…

Paul Shailer looks set to claim his first Country Cup at Kempsey. Picture: AAP Image-Jono Searle Freshly minted New South Wales trainer Paul Shailer steps straight into feature racing on his first day at the office with a red-hot chance of taking out Sunday's crucial Port Macquarie Cup Prelude via recent internet purchase, Relucent. Shailer, a…

Joe Cleary will make his annual pilgrimage to the Gold Coast next month hoping to build a war chest for the Magic Millions Yearling Sale courtesy of his talented sprinter King Gutho. That quest begins on Sunday at a jam-packed festive Moruya racetrack where King Gutho steps out in the Narooma Cup (1300m). "King Gutho heads to the Gold Coast after…

Breeding authority Peter Wharton presents all the harness racing news on breeding from Australia, New Zealand and North America every week brought to you by Garrard's Horse & Hound. Chicago Gangster, the season's latest two-year-old classic winner, in beating a useful field in the $$30600 Tatlow Stakes at Menangle, gives the impression that he…

Only seven races but a Saturday level prizemoney two-year-old race which has attracted some Magic Millions hopefuls certainly brightens the Sunday meeting. The track should be good and with the rail out eight metres all horses will get their chance. BEST BET: TRACY'S SPIRIT (Race 3 No 5) NEXT BEST: NATALIEANN (Race 4 No 4) VALUE BET: LEORED (Race 5…

Trainer Tom Dabernig has two top chances early in Friday's public holiday Coleraine Cup meeting. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images. News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Friday's Coleraine meeting. BEST BET JOE'S GIGGLE (Race 2 No. 2 - $2.40) Joe's Giggle has gone down narrowly at two of his last three runs but blinkers go on…

Former Kiwi galloper I Wish I Win dominates the Toorak Handicap (1600m) market and is primed to claim Group l glory in the mile contest this Saturday at Caulfield. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Toorak Handicap. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's apply. Gamble…