Articles by: Scott Mcglynn

There is a strong raiding challenge building with runners from the northern hemisphere massing to challenge with a strong Japanese presence.

Complications from colic after surgery on his colon have seen the reigning Australian Derby winner Riff Rocket pass away his trainer has said.

Two Group 2 races, two Group 3s and a Listed contest form the heart of the Randwick card on Saturday with some excellent races in prospect.

Group 1 action comes from Caulfield this week as the Spring Carnival continues to build momentum. The race sees our Saturday next best run.

Growing Empire looked a tough horse to beat beforehand in the Listed Poseidon Stakes at Flemington on Saturday afternoon and so it proved.

There are 10 strong races at Flemington on Saturday afternoon where we head for our main horse racing tips, including a tip in the Makybe Diva.

It is Rosehill where we have chosen to study the card for our Saturday multitip which could pay out $510 if all three of them are winners.

We look at four smart young apprentice jockeys who can make their mark over the course of this season, saluting on top of plenty of winners.

There is Group 1 action at Moonee Valley this weekend with a contest that is all about speed, the Moir Stakes over 1000m the feature race.

The return of Giga Kick in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes will be the headline maker on Saturday but we are avoiding that race for our multibet.