#David Payne

The race is loaded with superbly-bred colts potentially worth millions of dollars - and then there is Raging Bull. He's the epitome of a "bargain basement buy". The maestro, David Payne, spotted the gelding roaming the paddock as a yearling and purchased him for just $6000. At Royal Randwick on Saturday, Raging Bull has an opportunity to put a dent…

British-trained runners head the market for Tuesday's Lexus Melbourne Cup and a draw in stall nine was cause for celebration for connections of long-time ante-post favourite Deauville Legend. Trained by James Ferguson, the three-year-old has improved throughout 2022 and capped his British campaign with a dominant Great Voltigeur win at York in…

The first two of the big three races on the Spring Racing Calendar - the Caulfield Cup and the Cox Plate - have been run and won. Now we're getting close to the first Tuesday in November, and that means it's time for the most famous horse race on the Australian sporting calendar. Find out everything you need to know ahead of the 162nd running of…

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars is taking with the matches for the event this season. The matches will be taking off for the 20th fixture for the event of Big Bash League 2022-23. The matches are taking off on December 29, 2022, at 03:45 PM (IST) where the fixtures are set to take off on the grounds of Perth Stadium, Perth. Check out more…

The Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup Runner By Runner Guide Tuesday 5:00pm | Flemington Race 7 Not sure who to back with your annual punt on the Melbourne Cup? Maybe you've got no idea what you've just drawn in the office sweepstake? The TAB's runner-by-runner guide has all you need to know about the strengths and the weaknesses of all the horses in the…

Trainer David Payne is confident promising filly Sweet Mercy can land in the box seat and get every chance to turn the tables on early favourite Chenin in Friday's Too Darn Hot Yearlings Handicap (1550m) at Canterbury. Sweet Mercy finished more than two lengths off Mark Newnham's Chenin when the pair met at Warwick Farm last time out but is set to…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones gives his best bets and runs the rule over every race for Warwick Farm. 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 2, No.4: SILENTSAR He ran into a few good ones at his first…

UFC fighter-turned-coach James Krause continues to be embroiled in controversy. The Missouri native was an active UFC roster member from 2013 to 2022. The former welterweight contender faced names such as Jorge Masvidal and Bobby Green. He ultimately retired earlier this year, having been out of the octagon since a 2020 win over Claudio Silva. In…

Fox Fighter has been well backed in the Starlight Stakes. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images Fox Fighter has been the subject of a strong support in Saturday's Listed Starlight Stakes (1100m) with trainer David Payne hoping his underrated sprinter gets the right conditions to show his "hell of a turn of foot" at Rosehill. Fox Fighter opened as a $26…

James Vince, Jake Ball and Dawid Malan are part of England's ODI talent pool Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for England v Pakistan in the first one-day international on Thursday. Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event, 1pm Thursday Dawid Malan top England runscorer 2pts 3-1 bet365 Fakhar Zaman to be man of the match 1pt 10-1 bet365, Paddy…

Former UFC fighter and Glory MMA coach James Krause's name has once again come up in a betting-related issue. ESPN's David Payne Purdum recently reported that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has prohibited all sportsbooks in the state from taking bets on any fights where Krause is involved in any capacity. Purdum wrote: "New Jersey…

Verry Elleegant co-owner Ozzie Kheir has Interpretation in the Cup We'll keep adding to this as more quotes become available leading up to the Melbourne Cup. 1. Gold Trip - owner Noel Greenhalgh "The horse basically had a barrier trial in the Cox Plate, we got no luck. "It doesn't look like the strongest Melbourne Cup field you have ever seen. "But…

The finish of the Premiere Stakes proved champion Nature Strip will have some real competition for the $15m The TAB Everest in a fortnight. Lost And Running narrowly defeated Mazu and Masked Crusader with the trio showing they will be worthy rivals to Nature Strip in the world's richest turf race at Royal Randwick on October 15. Throw spectacular…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Shayne O'Cass gives his best bets and runs the rule over every race for Gosford. 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 6, No.5: VERY SHARP Raced here twice for a third and barnstorming…

With the new racing season underway we've put it to our stable of experts to lay their reputations on the line and hand out some predictions for the next 12 months, including their early selections for The Everest and Melbourne Cup plus what's the next'big thing' we've got to look forward to. THE NEXT BIG THING RAY THOMAS - Dylan Gibbons: The son…

It's the one race of the year when most Australians like to have a bet, yet it's often the hardest race to find a winner. Flemington will be back to a massive crowd of pre-pandemic proportions for the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup. Office workers will be in the workplace, having sweeps again, and here's how you can look like an expert by…

For the time-poor or those who just can't be bothered reading more than 600 words in one sitting, here is our short and sharp preview of the 2022 Melbourne Cup. We've kept it simple - either the horse has a winning chance, place chance or no chance. For a more thorough assessment of each runner, read the full form guide from punters.com.au. The two…

Godolphin trainer James Cummings can't fault Anamoe ahead of the Group 1 $1m George Main Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Anamoe won the Winx Stakes impressively a month ago and Cummings said his stable superstar has trained on "beautifully" for the race. The Godolphin stable's confidence would have soared even further late on Friday…

The results for the 2022 Melbourne Cup are in with the punters' favourite - Gold Trip - storming to victory. 1. Gold Trip (FR) 2. Emissary (GB) 3. High Emocean (NZ) 4. Deauville Legend 5. Realm of Flowers 6. Daqiansweet Junior 7. Smokin' Romans 8. Stockman 9. Knights Order 10. Vow and Declare 11. Arapaho 12. Hoo Ya Mal 13. Without A Fight 14. Grand…

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…

Craig Williams can end a personal drought while giving trainer Dan O'Sullivan his maiden Group 1 win in Saturday's Victoria Derby. Williams last won the Victoria Derby 15 years ago on the David Hayes-trained Kibbutz when the jockey and trainer enjoyed a superb partnership during the mid-2000s. Williams's best Derby result since that triumph was on…

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…

HorseBetting's Sydney form analyst brings you his best bets and $100 strategy for the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday, October 3. Montefilia is the $5 favourite, while She's Ideel sits on her tail as a $6 second elect. The capacity field of 18 is expected to feature a decent amount of speed, with Le Don De Vie…

The Daily Telegraph's racing editor Ray Thomas and Sky Thoroughbred Central's form expert Ron Dufficy debate the chances at The Gong meeting at Kembla Grange 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! BEST BET R6 No.1: EASY…

The Washington Commanders are ready to join the world of sports betting after receiving a license for their home FedEx Field. ESPN gambling analyst David Payne Purdum reported Wednesday that the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Commission had waved Washington into legal operations. The Commanders will now be able to offer high-stakes…

WEF vs BPH Dream11 Prediction: Welsh Fire are staring at 3 consecutive defeat as they are up against one of the strongest teams in the competition in BPH. Welsh Fire won't be playing with their full strength side which adds to their misery meanwhile BPH will be all clear with respect to their first choice players. WEF must play out of their skins…

The 2021/22 season came to an end on Saturday, but that doesn't mean the winners have to stop rolling around. The team at The Follow Files has found you a couple of horses from Rosehill Gardens and Eagle Farm to keep an eye on going forward. Horse to follow: RUSSIAN WARRIOR (3rd) It may have only been a late two-year-old race at an off-season…

GUN three-year-old Anamoe has firmed into favouritism for the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after a stunning victory in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas. The son of Street Boss ($1.70 fav) annihilated a quality field by six-and-a-half lengths, dashing clear to defeat Converge ($3.80), with Forgot You ($11) three-quarters-of-a-length away third. The…