J-Mac confirmed for Rothfire’s incredible Stradbroke bid
Hopes are rising that racing warrior Rothfire will line up in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, and the momentum continues to build with James McDonald booked to ride.
Hopes are rising that racing warrior Rothfire will line up in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap, and the momentum continues to build with James McDonald booked to ride.
Grafterburners has been no match for Cool Archie in both runs this campaign but trainer Kelly Schweida is confident of turning the tables in the Group 1 JJ Atkins.
Two fillies showcased their spring potential with Miss Ole surging late to deny Espana in a thrilling duel down the Flemington straight.
The famous Lindsay Park racing dynasty has never won the Stradbroke but has the two top betting picks, with Rise At Dawn given the go-ahead to back-up and attack Queensland’s greatest race.
Queensland star Rothfire is undergoing treatment for a minor hoof issue and won’t take his place in the field for Saturday’s Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
Jockeys Noel Callow and Kyle Wilson-Taylor were involved in a physical altercation at Doomben races on Wednesday with an inquiry opened into the matter.
Trainer Emma-Lee Browne would love to see Pakenham horses Femminile and Statuario repeat their SA Derby quinella in the Queensland Derby but with a different result.
Trainer Paul Shailer has an exciting Queensland Derby prospect but his chances of landing a first Group 1 have been hurt by a wide barrier.
Tony Gollan says Hi Barbie could be something special when the penny drops, but her performance in the BRC Sires’ Produce will determine if she pushes on this campaign.
Three-time Group 1-winning mare Zougotcha will begin her new career in the breeding barn after she was sold for $5.25m at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
A strong second in a $1m race has only increased Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young’s hope of a big Queensland win with two-year-old Prince Tycoon in the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes.
Blake Shinn and Tony Gollan combined for an exhilarating Group 1 triumph last weekend and they will hopefully unite again for another major mission at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Scone Cup winner Tavi Time is entered for two races of the same name in different states on Saturday but trainer Kris Lees has an idea which is the more likely option.
Giga Kick’s trainer Clayton Douglas has given a telling insight into his champion horse after giving him a spin around Eagle Farm ahead of the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
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