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Sandown Hillside is where Melbourne metro racing heads to this Saturday. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out six metres for the entire circuit. WATCH LIVE RACING AT tab * Above offers may only be available to select customers.Back Me 6 All Sassed Up (Bet Now: $4.00) is a maiden but I think she has a bit on these.…

The solitary Victorian race meeting on Friday will be held at Wangaratta Racecourse as it hosts a competitive eight-race program. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and with good weather around the north-east of Victoria, we should still be on the current rating come race day. The rail will be in the+3m position from the 400m mark to the winning…

Racing takes place at The Valley on Friday night. Picture: Vince Caligiuri-Getty Images Form analyst Jett Hatton runs the rule over Friday's twilight meetings at The Valley and Cranbourne. BEST BET LA SPEIZA (R1 No.1 - $3.80) Has struck heavy tracks at her last six starts and hasn't been disgraced but is much more effective on a fast track. She…

More than a decade ago, Kiwi trainer Roger James famously had an Aussie Group 1 win stripped in controversial circumstances but there is no taking away the 2022 Queensland Derby from him. Well-backed late ($8.50 into $6.50) despite jumping from a carpark barrier, James' progressive three-year-old stayer Pinarello was simply too good for his Derby…

Gypsy Goddess has barrier 22 for Saturday's Queensland Oaks. Picture: Grant Peters - Trackside Photography Handy filly Gypsy Goddess has drawn extremely wide for her latest Group 1 mission in Saturday's Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm. A full field of 18 plus five emergencies accepted for the race on Tuesday morning. The daughter of Tarzino…

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…

Some of the best mares in Australia will do battle for Group l glory this Saturday at Flemington in the Empire Rose Stakes (1600m), where Kiwi mare La Crique dominates early betting. Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Empire Rose Stakes. *Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T's & C's…

The Cranbourne night racing season kicks off this Friday where it is Pinker Pinker Night. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. WATCH LIVE RACING AT tab * Above offers may only be available to select customers.Back Me 11 Veloce Carro (Bet Now: $2.70) looks the one they have to beat.…

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…

It's all about a former WA mare with Ladbrokes.com.au punters for the get out at Moonee Valley on Friday night, the Stocks Stakes (1600m). The Nick Ryan trained Kissonallforcheeks was a strong winner of the Let's Elope at Flemington last time and looks well suited up to the mile. Opened $2.50 and now sits at $2.45. Lady Of Honour, runner up to…