Yarra Valley News
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This Yarra Valley race track page includes an overview of the track, up-to-date news, photos, recent results, track records, the best trainers, jockeys and horses.
Yendall's Warrnambool warning: 'Don't overthink the track'
The 'Bool
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Jockey Dean Yendall has earned his stripes as an authority on the Warrnambool track so punters could do worse than take on board his thoughts.
Geelong tips and preview: $15 value bet
Wednesday Punt
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A six-year-old galloper is worth consideration at double-figure odds with Craig Williams staying on board.
'He's in great order': Begg eyes features in two states
Good Chances
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With Maharba holding his form ahead of Saturday's Hareeba Stakes at Mornington and Magic Time primed for the All Aged Stakes at Randwick, it could be a lucrative day for Grahame Begg.
Alderson aims at back-to-back Hareeba Stakes with speedster
Mornington dash
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Trainer Cindy Alderson concedes this year's race is a much different affair to the Hareeba Stakes that Jigsaw won last year ... but that hasn't dented her confidence.
Cranbourne Friday tips: Dodgy the One for punters
Friday tips
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Stepping up in trip could be the catalyst for a return to winning ways for a Gavin Bedggood-trained stayer at Cranbourne on Friday night.
Hoop in career-best form with wedding to pay for
Wedding Bells
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Thomas Stockdale is in the best form of his career which has been timed perfectly with a wedding to organise.
Geelong tips: $11 value bet
TUESDAY PUNT
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A promising recent jumpout at Flemington is an indicator a lightly-raced four-year-old can run a big race fresh at Geelong on Tuesday.
Stokes confident in consistent gelding ahead of Country Discovery
Good Friday racing
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Trainer Phillip Stokes believes a good barrier will ensure Savannah Cloud maintains his consistent form in the $500,000 Country Discovery at Yarra Valley on Good Friday.
Yarra Valley tips: $7.50 best bet
Friday Punt
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A cracking field has been assembled for The Country Discovery at Yarra Valley on Good Friday and represents a great betting opportunity.
Group 1 stars headline Victoria's Festival of Racing
Feauture racing
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Racehorses swapped the track for a Melbourne beach in an epic photo shoot to launch the summer-autumn racing season. WATCH THE VIDEO
Pakenham preview and tips: Celebrate with Chandon
Thursday Punt
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Daniel Stackhouse has a strong book of rides at Pakenham on Thursday night.
Sale tips Tuesday: $23 value bet
Tuesday punt
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A Matt Laurie-trained mare should have no trouble recording a second straight win but a $23 chance could spring a surprise for punters in the opening race at Sale on Tuesday.
Harness racing legend closes in on staggering 8000th winner
Harness racing
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Master harness driver Chris Alford is closing in a number never dreamt of, and most unlikely to ever be challenged - 8000 career winners.
Yarra Valley preview and tips: $7.60 best value bet
Thursday Punt
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A Liam Howley-trained mare can kick on from her impressive maiden win while a comeback galloper can break his maiden at Thursday's Yarra Valley meeting.
'Proper racehorse': Kah to cook up a treat at Caulfield
Caulfield favourite
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Jamie Kah has been counting down the days to ride promising Godolphin sprinter Jambalaya, who is a short favourite to win again at Caulfield.
Bendigo tips: $5.50 chance to upset $1.70 fav
Tuesday punt
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A galloper from the John McArdle stable can make up for a luckless last-start run and surprise a short-price favourite at Bendigo on Tuesday.
Top trainers praise retiring champ Damien Oliver
Thank you, Ollie
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The biggest training names in the country all have one thing in common - Group 1 winners ridden by Damien Oliver.
Roughie trades at $800 before winning
Wow
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One runner at Randwick traded at $800 in play before coming from the tail of the field to win.
Sha Tin preview and tips
HK Analysis
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Racing in Hong Kong is at Sha Tin on Sunday for a 10-race programme that includes the Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy. Adam Cusworth previews the card, and offers tips for every race.
Best 10 moments of the SA racing season
List
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The emotional moments and the most important wins - both on and off the track - from racing in South Australia in 2022-23.
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