#Sam Freedman

12. Steel City ran fast time when winning a recent Rosehill trial, backing up what she did at Hawkesbury in her first public outing. The daughter of Merchant Navy and half-sister to September Run is well found in the market because of it, but she looks hard to beat. The $700000 yearling bounced out on both occasions and would expect something…

Monday's NSW meetings are at Moruya and Gilgandra and no surprise we'll be dealing with good tracks at both venues. MORUYA BEST BET Race 2 No. 4: Quire Belied her $41 SP on debut when splitting a couple of handy types at Goulburn. Go well. NEXT BEST Race 6 No. 3: Kattegat Was off his game on the Town Plate Prelude but too good around here to punish…

World class sprinter Artorius is likely to have his first jumpout this time in later this month. Picture: Alan Crowhurst-Getty Images Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman have identified the perfect distance for Artorius's latest bid for a second Group 1 win in the autumn. Artorius won the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes as a two-year-old in February 2021…

A Bjorn Baker filly provided a fill-up for a number of punters, but overall it was a frustrating Saturday for the big bets with a stack of second placings. HITS $40000 on Passeggiata @ $2.40 (TAB) $20000 on Passeggiata @ $2.55 (Sportsbet) $10000 on Passeggiata @ $2.90 (TAB) $7000 on Passeggiata @ $2.50 (Betr) $3000 on Passeggiata @ $2.20 (Neds) The…

Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman have a clear plan of attack for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. The pair have two clear hopes in Melbourne's big spring handicaps with Delphi the stable's top seed in the Caulfield Cup while Realm Of Flowers will carry their expectations in the Melbourne Cup. Both have changed significantly since punters last saw…

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…

Enthaar was back on the winners' list at Caulfield. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Sound gave us a fitting tribute to the four-time winner Zipping going back-to-back in the feature and we saw a promising type blast home in the last at Sandown. The track played as well as a firm Caulfield does. You didn't want to be back beyond midfield as…

The Inglis Digital Online sales have been the platform for a number of bargain buys along the way, but with the growing popularity of digital sales, we are now seeing some big bucks spent at the auctions. In Part One, we take a look at the sale-toppers from January to June, not including those sold purely as broodmares. The list includes a host of…

Harry Coffey piloting Detonator Jack in his debut win at Bendigo last March. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Detonator Jack has been backed to the exclusion of all others in Saturday's 1600m Benchmark 100 at Sandown. Sustained support for the untapped galloper has TAB holding six times more on Detonator Jack compared to $3.10 second…

Two horses are under Melbourne Cup eve scrutiny as a mare who has beaten the odds to race again emerged as the best chance of keeping one of sport's most iconic trophies on Australian soil. Lunar Flare and Interpretation will face additional veterinary inspections only hours out from the $8 million race. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bleak weather in…

Highfield Princess and Jason Hart claim the Prix Maurice de Gheest on Sunday Victory in the Group 1 Arc Prix Maurice de Gheest was secured with the brilliant execution of not one but two plans. The first piece of foresight was for trainer John Quinn to give Highfield Princess a short break after running an excellent sixth in the Platinum Jubilee…

The daughter of No Nay Never, who also holds an entry in the Group One Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes at the three day meeting, is one of 22 remaining entries for the six furlong contest on Saturday 9th July following Tuesday's scratchings deadline. This year the Darley July Cup is worth a record £600000 and continues to form part of the QIPCO British…

The Golden Slipper is the crown jewel of the Sydney Autumn Carnival, and we will be treated to another exciting edition of the world's richest two-year-old race this Saturday at Rosehill. The $5 million feature has attracted some of the top juveniles from around the country, including Ciaron Maher and David Eustace's undefeated filly Coolangatta,…

Home Affairs takes on fellow Australian runner Artorius in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes. Alfred Munnings and Hurricane Lane are hot favourites on the Saturday racecard Australia hold the key to the Platinum Jubilee Stakes, with Home Affairs out to give Chris Waller a memorable double. The trainer sent out Nature Strip to win the King's Stand Stakes…

Versatile galloper Private Eye can round out a remarkable preparation with a second career Group 1 with the Joseph Pride-trained talent opening favourite for Saturday's Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington. Private Eye has announced himself as one of the most exciting horses in the country this preparation and can highlight his rise in the $3m…

Artorius will have another jumpout at Flemington next week before he leaves for England. Picture: Getty Images Artorius will have a final hitout at home before he travels to England to represent Australia at next month's Royal Ascot carnival. Artorius is one of three Australian sprinters entered for races during the famous international…

Chris Waller's import Soulcombe has attracted plenty of bets for his local debut at Flemington on Saturday. Picture: Mark Evans-Getty Images Every carnival has a plunge horse and Queen's Cup favourite Soulcombe could be the one. Whispers franked by a sustained wagering push suggest the prized import, having his first Australian start for Chris…

News Corp form analyst Glenn McFarlane looks at the chances of every runner in Saturday's $3m Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Flemington. 1. KOLDING (1) - $71 Trainer: Chris Waller Jockey: Damien Oliver GLENN SAYS: Group 1 winner who hasn't saluted since April last year. His two runs this campaign have hardly inspired confidence, especially a…

Naval Crown (blue) won the Platinum Jubilee as Home Affairs (left) faded. Picture: Ryan Pierse-Getty Images Artorius ran a luckless third, Home Affairs faded out of the placings and Godolphin may have found their sprinter for The Everest. The Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on Saturday didn't go to script for Australian sprinters Artorius…

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…

Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman have a great chance to win Wednesday's $125000 Kyneton Cup with Designs. Picture: Michael Klein. News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Wednesday's Kyneton Cup meeting at Bendigo. BEST BET DESIGNS (Race 7 No. 3 - $2.60) Designs fought on well in a small field when resuming at Moe and will only be…

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…

AS one The Everest champion prepares to take on the world, another is about to resume trackwork after injury. Nature Strip, winner of The Everest last year and the number one ranked sprinter in the world, has arrived in England to prepare for the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on June 14. But back in Sydney, the "grey flash"…

The Chris Waller numbers continue to astound as the master trainer fell just short of $50m in prizemoney with 352 winners while the Wizard of the West headed east to put his wares on show landing 189 winners to be the most prolific jockey in the land. James McDonald kisses the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Quinn Rooney-Getty Images THE NATIONAL HONOUR…

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at the chances of every runner in Saturday's $3m Group 1 Caulfield Guineas. $3m GROUP 1 CAULFIELD GUINEAS 1600m, Caulfield race 8 Saturday at 4:30pm 1. TIJUANA (10) - $11 Trainers: Ben & JD Hayes. Jockey: Mark Zahra 57kg BRAD SAYS: Quality three-year-old proven at 1600m after winning the Stutt Stakes.…

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…

Japanese raider Shahryar headlined the overseas stars on show at the International Challengers Media Morning in Newmarket. Shahryar ranks as one of the world's top middle-distance performers following his victory in March's G1 Dubai Sheema Classic. Last year's Japanese Derby winner aims to provide his nation with a first Royal Ascot success in the…

Surefire has drawn barrier 13 for The Metropolitan. Picture: Mark Evans - Getty Images Trainer Chris Waller nearly makes up half the field for Saturday's The Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick having seven of the 15 which accepted on Tuesday morning. The champion horseman has taken out the race three times, including in back-to-back years with…

Damien Oliver is not in favour city racing on Sunday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Hall of Fame jockey Damien Oliver and champion trainer David Eustace are among leading figures to raise concerns about Racing Victoria's appetite for more targeted Sunday city meetings. A move by Victoria Racing Club this year to bring forward its Spring…