Portelli’s pair out to strike knockout blows

Gary Portelli can often find one or two horses who can fly under the radar. Like Kimochi last spring, Queen Of Clubs and Encap may be the pair who can boost his stable’s presence this carnival with aims to knock over more fancied rivals at double figure prices at...

Raikoke short odds in VOBIS Gold Star betting

Raikoke clearly holds sway with the betting apps for the VOBIS Gold Star (1496m) tonight at Moonee Valley. The Price/Kent trained galloper appears well placed against these even with the distance being somewhat of a query. He holds the call at $2.45. Apulia, luckless...

Miss Roumbini takes up The Invitation in Sydney

Miss Roumbini added another chapter to what has been a frustrating preparation earlier this month, but Mick Price is optimistic connections can land an overdue reward this Saturday. The daughter of Zoustar will chase her first win as a five-year-old in the $2 million...

Observer takes softer route to Victoria Derby

Trainer Ciaron Maher says there is plenty of time before Observer is subjected to taking on Australia’s proven weight-for-age stars. Maher and the Godolphin team had considered a start in the Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday but have instead opted for...

Hugh Bowman in line for another Cox Plate

Now Hong Kong-based jockey Hugh Bowman says he feels proud to get the call-up from Chris Waller to ride Aeliana in the final Cox Plate at Moonee Valley before the track undergoes a major redevelopment. Bowman and Waller famously combined with Winx to win the Cox Plate...