#Zac Spain

Extreme Warrior is the new favourite for the Coolmore Stud Stakes after his dominant win in the Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr won the Blue Sapphire Stakes as most expected but boom colt Profiteer wasn't the one led into the winner's stall. Price and Kent Jr have some…

Victorian horse racing heads to Benalla on Thursday afternoon where a competitive eight-race program is set down for decision. Close to perfect conditions are set to greet punters and competitors and despite the track coming up a Soft 5, we expect to be racing on a Good 4 at some point on raceday. We kick off the day of racing at 1:30pm AEDT, where…

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Thursday night's Pakenham meeting. BEST BET AMPERE (Race 3 No.1 - $2) Ampere chased home the strong winner Funzelle on debut and will be better for the experience. The 1400m will be perfect for the Mick Kent-trained mare. NEXT BEST SHINES (Race 5 No.3 - $3) Impressed with his debut win…

News Corp form analyst runs the rule over Saturday's meeting at Mornington. BEST BET TOBAYSURE (R5 No.6 - $2.80) Wide draw to overcome but first-up run full of merit. In-form jockey Zac Spain boasts a 30 per cent winning strike rate, five wins from 17 starts, for astute trainer Phillip Stokes. NEXT BEST HARMYSIAN (R7 No.7 - $7.50) Hit the line…

Smokin' Romans emerged as a serious Caulfield Cup hope for Ciaron Maher following a gutsy victory in the $200000 Foundation Cup at Caulfield on Saturday. The New Zealand bred stayer beat Uncle Bryn and Gold Trip to win the ballot free exemption race into the Caulfield Cup. Smokin' Romans was 57th in order of entry for the Caulfield Cup before his…

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…