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Big Bets Review: The hits and misses from Saturday's racing
Here To Shock couldn't get past Dashing
Hits And Misses
· Check out the big bets that hit, and the ones that missed, on a massive day of racing around the country.
Schwarz powers home in Hawkesbury Guineas
Schwarz and James McDonald led all-the-way in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas
Quality Colt
· Trainer John O'Shea and connections of Schwarz were rewarded for their patience as the talented colt scored an impressive win in the Group 3 Hawkesbury Guineas.
J-Mac prepared to trade premiership for Group 1 miracle
J-Mac and (inset) Malcolm Johnston
article-lock-icon Record Chasing
· Champion jockey James McDonald's quest to break "Miracle" Malcolm Johnston's all-time record for most Group 1 wins in a season could cost him the Sydney premiership.
Maverick US owner plots invasion on Australia's best races
American owner John Stewart (right), with Inglis' Mark Webster
article-lock-icon Big Owner
· Storm Boy part-owner and Winx filly underbidder John Stewart has vowed to return to Sydney for the $20 million The Everest later this year - and may even send one of his own sprinters.
Linebacker to sack his rivals with a Champagne blitz
Unbeaten colt Linebacker
article-lock-icon 2YO Group 1
· Unbeaten colt Linebacker is ready for his biggest test in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes and give jockey Tommy Berry a Group 1 to end the autumn carnival.
Freedman filly, talented mare early G1 favourites for Saturday
Manaal wins the Sires.
Sydney Features
· The nomination deadline for the Champagne Stakes has been extended after only eight entries were received by Monday afternoon.
Ray Thomas' verdicts for all four Group 1s at Randwick on Saturday
Day two of The Championships features four Group 1s.
article-lock-icon Monster day
· Is Kiwi raider Orchestral too good for our fillies? Will Via Sistina justify her short quote in the Queen Elizabeth? Ray Thomas provides his verdict for all Group 1 races at Randwick on Saturday.
Sydney Cup: Field and barrier draw
The new Sydney Cup favourite Circle Of Fire.
$2m feature
· Here is the field and barrier draw for the $2 million Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Inglis Easter Yearling Sale preview: Top lots to watch
The sale commences on Sunday
Expensive Babies
· With the 2024 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale upon us, Shayne O'Cass has been given a blank cheque to assemble his own personal Dream Stable. Here are the 10 lots to watch - including Winx's daughter, by Pierro.
O'Shea wary of Oaks Banter despite Adrian Knox win
Jamie Kah and Good Banter win the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes
Backing Up?
· Trainer John O'Shea is talking a measured approach towards next week's Group 1 ATC Oaks despite Good Banter's win in the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes at Randwick.
Legendary trainer reveals secret to finding a champion
Celestial Legend win the Randwick Guineas.
article-lock-icon SECRET TO SUCCESS
· Les Bridge boasts an enduring record of success as a trainer and a great eye for a champion horse as the 85-year-old chases another big-race win in the Doncaster Mile.
Smart colt continues to impress as G1 tilt looms
Linebacker (right) runs down Anode to win the Baillieu Quality.
Unbeaten 2YO
· Exciting colt Linebacker is ready to be tested at Group 1 level after winning the Group 3 Bailleau Quality at Rosehill to remain unbeaten.
Flemington preview and tips: $8 G1 value play
Legarto in action
Analysis
· Group 1 racing returns to Flemington where some top middle-distance gallopers clash in what looks a thrilling Australian Cup.
'We were very lucky': Sydney Bowler eyes winter return
Sydney Bowler became cast, but emerged out of it OK
article-lock-icon Lucky Escape
· Sydney Bowler was the centre of worrying scenes on Gold Coast Magic Millions day, but could make a racing comeback towards the end of the Queensland winter carnival.
Vinery Stud Stakes - Kiwi sensation draws perfectly
Kiwi sensation Orchestral
Gun Draw
· Exciting galloper Another Wil is among the acceptors for the Doncaster Prelude at Rosehill on Saturday but is he in the field or an emergency?
Golden Slipper day tips and preview: $11 Galaxy value
King's Gambit winning at Rosehill
Analysis
· It's one of the biggest days on the Australian racing calendar with five Group 1s set to light up Rosehill, headlined by the $5m Golden Slipper (1200m).
Godolphin - Tough to beat Imperatriz again
Newmarket Handicap winner Cylinder
article-lock-icon Big Challenge
· Godolphin has found a new jockey for Cylinder but the task confronting the colt in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes remains.
Golden Slipper Day: Group 1 fields and barrier draws
The George Ryder Stakes barrier draw wasn't kind to Everest winner Think About It.
Massive card
· Golden Slipper Day is Australia's only race meeting with five Group 1 races set for decision and the fields have been declared for Saturday's mouth watering card.
Celestial Legend rises to the occasion in Group 1 Randwick Guineas
Celestial Legend (outside) wins the Group 1 Randwick Guineas.
Big rap
· Hall of Famer Les Bridge has saddled up some great horses in his 70 year training career and rates rising star Celestial Legend right up there after the colt's Group 1 Randwick Guineas win.
Canterbury Stakes and Randwick Guineas fields
The Everest winner Think About It returns on Saturday.
Sydney features
· The Everest winner Think About It returns from a spell in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
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