Magpie Hector delivered on trainer Jack Smith’s pre-race confidence, powering to a brilliant first Group 1 win in the Sportsbet Zoom Top (730m) at The Meadows in 42.33 seconds.
It’s time for business. If you missed any of the mid-week chatter – we’ve got you covered.
Grey Areas is back as Jason Adams and George Farrugia preview the opening weekend of the Sportsbet Australian Cup Carnival, unpack George’s new business venture, and dive into another round of Farrugia Files and George’s Set.
Several headline chasers return from layoffs as the Sportsbet Australian Cup Carnival begins, including Canya All Class, Barefoot Zulu, Nigel Devere and Dashing Slay.
Jason Sharp believes Eventuate could be the next star of his kennel as she lines up in a Sportsbet Australian Cup heat, while Colac Kid continues his recovery.
Dashing Slay returns in the Group 1 Temlee at The Meadows, with the Zoom Top and Australian Cup heats rounding out a stacked night of racing.
The entree to Saturday night’s massive card at The Meadows for Week 1 of the Sportsbet Australian Cup Carnival.
Jason Thompson is giving veteran Australian Cup Carnival specialist Tim Zoo a puncher’s chance of back-to-back victories in the G1 Temlee.
WA speedster West On Sidney impressed in his first look at The Meadows, clocking a best-of-the-night 29.77 seconds as he prepares for the Group 1 Sportsbet Australian Cup.
Star chasers Canya Mayhem and Without A Trace have both landed favourable draws for their respective Group 1 assignments at The Meadows on Saturday night.
Fields are confirmed for the Group 1 Sportsbet Temlee and Group 1 Sportsbet Zoom Top, with box draws to be conducted live on Grey Areas at 1pm today.