Racing heads to the northern rivers region of NSW on Monday for eight races.

It's Yarra Valley Cup Day but unfortunately the club has had bad luck with the weather. Expect soft conditions with the chance of a further downgrade.

The final game of AFL Round 1 sees the Eagles hosting the Suns at Optus Stadium.

Rain is set to play spoiler on Sunday's MCG clash between Melbourne and GWS, but it does present some good betting opportunities.

After disappointing seasons in 2024, both the Saints and Crows will be looking to get off to a winning start in Adelaide on Sunday.

Caulfield hosts the Group 2 Peter Young while up in Sydney the Group 1 Coolmore Classic for the mares is the highlight.

The Pies will be looking to bounce back from a flat start against Port Adelaide on Saturday night at the MCG.

Canterbury return to their spiritual home of Belmore on Sunday night but they will not get an easy run of it against a Titans team playing their first match of the season.

Parramatta were humiliated in Round 1 against Melbourne but that puts them in good shape to get the job done against the Wests Tigers.

With the last two Victorian race meetings being abandoned, hopes are high for a completed meeting at Pakenham tonight. There should be no issues with the weather.