#Regan Bayliss

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…

Rachel King, rider of talented filly Infatuation, believes the absence of a standout two-year-old makes the barrier draw even more crucial ahead of the $2 million Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) on the Gold Coast on Saturday. "It's one of the more open Magic Millions we have seen in the last few years,'' King explained. "There is usually one or…

Trainer John Thompson doesn't believe there is much between Jojo Was A Man and Purple Sector ahead of their clash in the Maroubra Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. Jojo Was A Man is on the back-up after his good win at Randwick on Christmas Eve while Purple Sector has been racing well without much luck this campaign. "This is a race that…

At just 14 years of age, Zac Purton made a decision that would change his life. He decided to skip school for a day. "I jumped at the opportunity," Purton recalls with a cheeky smile. Instead of walking through the gates of Coffs Harbour High, the schoolboy went to an RSL club for a jockey recruitment seminar. Not long after, before finishing year…

Platinum Jubilee was a sensational winner of the Gimcrack Stakes. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images Sydney punters will get an early Christmas gift when unbeaten juveniles Empire Of Japan, Godfather and Platinum Jubilee face off in a mouth-watering Magic Millions dress rehearsal at Randwick this Saturday. In what shapes as an absorbing showdown on…

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…

Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden have decided to spell two of their spring stable stars, Sheeza Belter and Mazu, but they are bringing in some handy replacements in Old Flame and Huetor to target some of the big money races going into the Sydney summer carnival. Sheeza Belter scored a deserved win in the Group 2 Hot Danish Stakes at Rosehill last…

Daily Telegraph form analyst Matt Jones gives his best bets and runs the rule over every race for Hawkesbury. 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 7, No.6: KING OF NAPLES He only got beat by a fitter local horse at…

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…

What do Overpass, Converge and In The Congo have in common? They have all beaten Godolphin superstar Anamoe. Given the trio boast the strongest form in Australian racing, it is telling that neither of them are favourite for the $10m Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. This is a reflection of the depth and quality of the field that…

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…

The Caulfield Cup takes place at Caulfield on Saturday. Raced over 2400m under handicap conditions and worth $5 million with winning connections to rake in $3m. Last year, Incentivise won in dominant fashion while Verry Elleegant (2020), Mer De Glace (2019) and Best Solution (2018) are recent winners. See our guide below: Ciaron Maher & David…

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…

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,…

Mankayan just holds the call with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Newcastle Cup (2300m) this afternoon in what looks a quality race en route to The Metropolitan. The Maher/Eustace trained import was very good when winning at The Valley and looks well suited up to 2300m. He is just favourite, sitting at $3.20, 10 cents clear of last start Rosehill winner…

Arapaho has been the early firmer with Ladbrokes.com.au for the feature race at Newcastle on Friday, the Newcastle Cup (2300m). The Bjorn Baker trained galloper has been up a while but is holding his form very nicely and should be suited up in trip. He has the one that has been backed early, into $6 from $8.50. Favourite for the race is Victorian…