Richmond vs. GWS Giants Form Preview

Grand Final Richmond vs. GWS Giants, MCG, 2.30pm AEST   Richmond 2019 Season Record: 18 Wins, 6 Losses Last 5 Games WIN Geelong 85-66 WIN Brisbane 112-65 WIN Brisbane 82-55 WIN West Coast 88-82 WIN Carlton 73-45   Last 5 … Read more

AFL Grand Final Preview by Graeme Kelly

Experience is expected to be the telling factor in the AFL Grand FInal clash between Richmond and Greater Western Sydney at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.   The Tigers, who will have the majority of the 90,000-plus crowd on … Read more

Moonee Valley Sep 27 Selections by Peter Ellis

  Race 1: King Of Hastings (1) Alabama Express (6) Barcali (3) Zoushack (2) Race 2: Power Scheme (1) Conquerer (4) Vegas Knight (7) The Holy One (5) Race 3: Miss Siska (3) Rondinella (4) Shrouded In Mist (7) Princess … Read more

Flemington Sep 25 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1 No Selections Race 2 Soul Patch [1] Lake’s Folly [4] Triton Rising [14] Grinzinger Allee [3] Race 3 Cuban Toonite [2] Yeldarb [1] Abyssinian [5] Latin Beat [3] Race 4 Sisstar [3] Varda [2] Dane Clipper [4] Mockery … Read more

Moe Sep 24 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 6: Longneck Larry (8) Sebeat (3) Scotch O’Clock (6) Lord Mapperley (9) Race 7: Lovin Th’Castle (6) Golden Gee (5) Street Savvy (1) Inala Max (3) Race 8: Blandford Lad (2) Boomstock (1) Syd’s Coin (7) Rakau Whero (6) … Read more

Morphettville Sep 21 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1: Just Zerine (11) Floreat Pica (2) Military Road (3) Outpost [5] Race 2: Beauty (1) Tiara Star (3) Bayou (5) Carlaluisa [7] Race 3: Grabbing Glory (10) Shop Til I Drop (7) Ocean Waltzer (2) Dr Dependable (5) … Read more

George Main Stakes Preview by Neale Donnelley

SURELY the most significant factor when assessing the form for this Group 1 $500,000 George Main Stakes (1600m) has to be the heavy track.   As is so often the case in Sydney in the Spring, heavy rain has turned … Read more

Collingwood vs. GWS Giants Form Preview

Saturday, September 21 First Preliminary Final Collingwood vs. GWS Giants, MCG, 4.35pm AEST   Collingwood 2019 Season Record: 16 Wins, 7 Losses Last 5 Games WIN Geelong 61-51 WIN Essendon 76-65 WIN Adelaide 114-48 WIN Melbourne 70-53 WIN Gold Coast … Read more

AFL Preliminary Finals Preview by Graeme Kelly

The odds are that Collingwood, even without Jordan de Goey, can earn the right to avenge last year’s devastating five points AFL grand final loss to West Coast.   After dumping Geelong in the qualifying final the Magpies meet Greater … Read more

Richmond vs. Geelong Form Preview

Friday, September 20 Second Preliminary Final Richmond vs. Geelong, MCG, 7.50pm AEST   Richmond 2019 Season Record: 17 Wins, 6 Losses Last 5 Games WIN Brisbane 112-65 WIN Brisbane 82-55 WIN West Coast 88-82 WIN Carlton 73-45 WIN Melbourne 93-60 … Read more

Morphettville Sep 14 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1: Roccabascerana (2) The Executioner (3) Vinco [1] Tubby Two Tracks [5] Race 2: Quaffany (2) Bling Dynasty (1) Serenade The Stars (4) Exalted Craftsman (3) Race 3: Arty Lucas (5) Aagas (2) Sasko (1) Flow Meter (3) Race … Read more

Brisbane vs. GWS Giants Form Preview

Saturday, September 14 Second Semi-Final Brisbane vs. GWS Giants, Gabba, 7.25pm AEST   Brisbane 2019 Season Record: 16 Wins, 7 Losses Last 5 Games LOSS Richmond 65-112 LOSS Richmond 55-82 WIN Geelong 75-74 WIN Gold Coast 144-53 WIN Western Bulldogs … Read more

Makybe Diva Stakes Preview by Neale Donnelley

IF we were in the UK, supposedly the home of thoroughbred racing, they would be calling this a ‘proper’ horse race.   Mind you, it does seem accurate – this renewal of the Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington is a … Read more

AFL Semi-Finals Preview by Graeme Kelly

Geelong’s recent record in finals is a worry as the club prepares for Friday night’s first semi-final against West Coast at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.   For the Cats have lost 10 of their 12 finals matches since the side’s … Read more

Geelong vs. West Coast Form Preview

Friday, September 13 First Semi-Final Geelong vs. West Coast, MCG, 7.50pm AEST   Geelong 2019 Season Record: 16 Wins, 7 Losses Last 5 Games: LOSS Collingwood 51-61 WIN Carlton 129-61 LOSS Brisbane 74-75 WIN North Melbourne 69-14 LOSS Fremantle 61-95 … Read more

Mornington Sep 12 Selections by Peter Ellis

Race 1: Mosscon (4) Mystic Cloud (5) Tantilizer (8) Gogethegirl (2) Race 2: Can’tforgetyou (3) Aneesa (7) Grinzinger Brew (5) Zebonet (6) Race 3: Song Brocade (12) Kasimba (4) Miracle (8) Reliable Lisa (10) Race 4: Grinzinger Allee (3) Wilmot … Read more

Taylor Swift Headlines The Melbourne Cup Carnival by VRC

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) is thrilled to announce ten-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, record-breaking global superstar Taylor Swift will perform at Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 5 November, 2019.   The American singer-songwriter will sing two of her latest hits in the Mounting … Read more

New-Look Kennedy Oaks Day by VRC

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has announced the evolution of Kennedy Oaks Day which will see the program of the third day of Australia’s premier racing event enhanced to include a fabulous front lawn luncheon, a later start to the … Read more

Cup weights no worries for top stables by Michael Lynch

Leading racing figures Lloyd Williams and Jamie Lovett believe the handicapper has given their multiple entries a fair chance of landing the Melbourne Cup. Williams, the great race’s most-successful owner, has six horses among the top 25 in the weights. … Read more