#Daniel Stackhouse

Form analyst Jett Hatton runs the rule over Friday night's meeting at Cranbourne. BEST BET MUTINOUS (R6 No.1 - $2.80) Flying this preparation having won his last two and looks well-placed at Cranbourne around the 1000m scamper. Speedy galloper so expect him to roll forward and prove hard to run down. NEXT BEST HOOFS DON'T LIE (R1 No.2 -…

Imported stayer Without A Fight is the Ladbrokes.com.au favourite for the feature race this Saturday at Caulfield, the Zipping Classic (2400m). The UK stayer is now with Team Freedman and is having the first run for the new camp since a down the track effort in the Melbourne Cup. He heads the marekt at $3.70. Vow And Declare and Luncies sit on the…

Caulfield Cup favourite Smokin' Romans has drawn barrier five. Picture: George Sal-Racing Photos via Getty Images Jamie Kah's Caulfield Cup mount Smokin' Romans has drawn perfectly for Saturday's $5m Group 1 to comfortably hold favouritism. Smokin' Romans leapt to the top of Caulfield Cup betting after his last-start win in the Group 1 Turnbull…

The most improved horse among Australian staying ranks has finally received a ringing Caulfield Cup endorsement from his stable as Smokin' Romans bids for one of the spring's signature races. Master trainer Ciaron Maher concedes Smokin' Romans has confounded him twice in the past month, creating a spring detour that has catapulted the horse into…

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters takes a look at Friday's Benalla Cup meeting. BEST BET SPANISH TIDES (Race 8 No. 4 - $2.90) Spanish Tides had a great run before scoring well at Caulfield last time. She'll be better for that and a 5kg weight drop will suit. NEXT BEST HEALING GAME (Race 3 No. 1 - $5.50) Healing Game had a good run before winning…

I Wish I Win (NZ) is favourite for the Toorak Handicap. Picture: Scott Barbour-Racing Photos via Getty Images Punters are backing boom galloper I Wish I Win to overcome a tricky draw in Saturday's Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. I Wish I Win was $3.20 into $2.60 when TAB markets opened for the feature mile where Peter Moody's in-form…

Progressive galloper Visinari is a short priced favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) this Saturday at Flemington. The Price/Kent trained import resumes after a fruitful Winter prep and resumes, potentially with eyes towards the Champions Mile on Cup Week. He gets J Kah fresh and finds a winnable kick off point,…

Kissonallforcheeks dominates the Ladbrokes.com.au market for the get out at The Valley tonight, the Stocks Stakes (1600m). The former WA mare has done an exxcellent since joining Nick Ryan and looks primed for tonight after winning the Let's Elope. She heads the market at $2.30, albeit slightly out from $2.15. The firmer has been Foxy Frida, who is…

The Luke Oliver-trained Spanish Tides is a top chance of winning Friday's Benalla Cup. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images. News Corp form analyst Brad Waters takes a look at Friday's Benalla Cup meeting. BEST BET SPANISH TIDES (Race 8 No. 4 - $2.90) Spanish Tides had a great run before scoring well at Caulfield last time. She'll be better for…

Doncaster Mile winner Mr Brightside just holds the call with Ladbrokes for the feature race at Caulfield on Saturday, the PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m). The Team Hayes trained gelding is first up with an eye towards the Cox Plate, but is the class runner of the field hence why he's favourite, just, at $3.40. The early firmer has been Bletchingly…