Racing

Inquiry timeWarwick faces inquiry into Rebel With A Grin drive

Chief steward Barbara Scott said an inquiry had been opened into Warwick’s Pinjarra tactics. The probe was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed.

Ernie Manning

William’s wayChampion jockey salutes again at Belmont Park

Unbeaten filly Chantrea is on target for a Melbourne spring carnival campaign after stylishly winning Saturday’s $100,000 Belmont Oaks (2000m) at Belmont Park.

Ernie Manning

REMARKABLE FEATPride of the Riverina: Sutherland trio defying time

The ‘Riverina Three’ aren’t good enough for stakes races but their story is a remarkable one. On Monday, the stablemates will have notched up more than 370 starts between them. Has trainer Trevor Sutherland found the elixir of youth?

Ray Thomas

Q&ATop racing analyst reveals his golden rule for punting

Deane Lester’s accuracy and expert knowledge has been helping racing punters for more than a quarter of a century. Now the Victorian analyst has opened up about his love of horses, the pressure he feels and buying a house from a day on the track.

Hamish McLachlan

RacingTailleur puts spring in Godolphin's step

Lightly raced filly Tailleur has stamped herself as a candidate to join Godolphin's spring carnival squad with a classy performance to win at Randwick.

Mandy Cottell

Golden Slipper-boundJust For Love Golden Slipper Pace-bound after GP win

Trainer Barry Howlett’s family, who own the filly, are almost certain to adopt a program change and start her in the Group 1 classic rather than go ahead with plans for a spell.

Ernie Manning

Belmont OaksChantrea pick after shock Kay scratching

Unbeaten filly Chantrea was promoted to Belmont Oaks favouritism when raging favourite Kay Cee was a shock scratching late yesterday.

Jay Rooney

Error of judgmentAnother win! ‘Harsh’ J-Mac penalty reduced on appeal

Superstar Sydney jockey cannot stop riding winners, with his latest success coming away from the track after a three-week riding suspension he considered excessive was slashed on appeal.

Ray Thomas and Matt Jones

Saturday racesNathan’s Racebook: Rocks to come up diamonds

The Chris Waller-trained Maddi Rocks wasn’t far short of stakes grade in Sydney and racing editor Nathan Exelby believes she can return with a win at Eagle Farm.

Nathan Exelby

Flemington tipsUltimate form guide: Stand by for splendid finish

Co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Lindsay Park has a strong hand heading to Flemington, but suggests punters wait until their final runner and Herald Sun tipster Gilbert Gardiner agrees. QUADDIE SNAPSHOT, BETTING STRATEGY

Gilbert Gardiner, Leo Schlink and Nick Quinn

Integrity issuesHorse trainer’s limbo continues as charges stack up

Stood-down trainer Jarrod McLean’s fight to clear his name against alleged EPO possession will have to wait until he answers animal cruelty and conspiracy allegations in the Magistrates Court.

Leo Schlink

Best betsJay Rooney: Belmont best bets for this weekend

The West Australian’s Jay Rooney provides his best bets, all selections and form guide for Saturday’s racing at Belmont and around the country.

Jay Rooney

Star WA gallopersTeam Peters hits the road with stable stars

Group 1 winners Regal Power and Arcadia Queen headline a team of four star WA gallopers that will travel to Melbourne on Tuesday.

Jay Rooney

BelmontSmith holds strong hand with five-card flush

Trainer Lindsey Smith has high hopes for a rush of feature event winners tomorrow when he starts three top prospects at Flemington and two at Belmont Park.

Ernie Manning

Saturday racesDavo’s tips: Diva to deliver on promise

Outback Diva can continue her rise through the ranks when she steps up to 1400m at Randwick, according to Sky Racing form analyst Brad Davidson. FULL ANALYSIS & TAB MARKET MOVERS

Brad Davidson

Saturday tipsWeekend best bets: Grey you can depend on

Four winners last week and our tipsters are bullish about their chances of a few more this weekend, including a $41 chance. LATEST ODDS

Footy legendWhy horses are easier to train than AFL stars

Dual AFL premiership coach and new racehorse trainer Denis Pagan admits his first runner is an outsider, but takes offence at the $126 offered by TAB as he reveals the biggest differences to his old job.

Leo Schlink

Friday racesBendigo tips: Folly fits the bill

Luke Nolen is armed with some good rides at Bendigo, but Herald Sun tipster Leo Schlink is keen on an Anthony Freedman-trained gelding to fill punters’ pockets. BEST BETS, ANALYSIS

Leo Schlink

RacingShirl’s Dream answers challenges during trial

Bunbury trainer Holly Locke could be destined for sustained success with Shirl’s Dream, if Monday’s trial win at Lark Hill is an accurate form guide.

Justin Fris

Timely boostMorton’s youngsters driving strong finish

Trainer Dan Morton hopes to end his season on a high after scoring a double with promising youngsters Kallaroo and Paris Report at Belmont Park yesterday.

Jay Rooney

RacingAysar leaves Hayes smiling at Sandown

Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes felt relieved after Aysar posted an impressive win in the Ladbrokes Back Yourself Handicap at Sandown.

Craig Brennan

Plane crisisBrilliant trio victims of horse plane crisis

The interstate spring campaigns of star WA gallopers Regal Power, Superstorm and Arcadia Queen are threatened by the imminent collapse of cash-strapped Air Horse Transport.

Ernie Manning

Spring changesSpring majors survive prizemoney cuts

While prizemoney for Melbourne’s spring carnival jewels such as the Melbourne Cup will remain unchanged this year, three Group 1 races have been given prize cuts by Racing Victoria.

Gilbert Gardiner

Huge ramificationsNine jockeys stood down from Gosford meeting

Nine Sydney jockeys have been prevented from riding at Tuesday’s Gosford meeting after a well-known Sydney hoop who competed at Rosehill on Saturday began to show flu-like symptoms.

Mathew Toogood