What the jockeys said: 2025 Stradbroke Handicap
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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What the jockeys said: 2025 JJ Atkins
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘I thought we were going to lose Rothfire’: Miracle tale made for Hollywood
There have been emotional highs and devastating lows in the Rothfire story, and if he can pull off a Stradbroke miracle it would be trainer Rob Heathcote’s greatest racing moment.
‘Well over the odds:’ Yellow Brick road to Stradbroke boilover?
After missing a start in the Stradbroke Handicap last year, Yellow Brick has returned a “better horse” for Saturday’s race.
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Next 48 hours important for Rothfire’s Stradbroke fate
Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote concedes his old warrior Rothfire remains in doubt to take his place in the $3 million Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday week.
Boss lady Lang given Best chance to score biggest career win
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang looks poised to create Brisbane riding history and now she has an unexpected chance at scoring her biggest career win in the rescheduled Fred Best Classic at Doomben on Wednesday.
Champ takes massive Leap outside comfort zone
For just the second time in more than four years and 65 race starts, Leap To Fame will switch from mobile start to standing-start racing at Albion Park on Saturday night.
Another little soldier to join Lindsay Park machine
Lindsay Park co-trainer Ben Hayes is set for a life-changing experience later this year but claiming the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap with War Machine is his immediate priority.
‘It jeopardises the Stradbroke’: Benedetta back-up gamble
Trainer Jason Warren will roll the dice on his star mare Benedetta this Saturday by running her in Saturday’s rescheduled Kingsford Smith Cup ahead of a Stradbroke Handicap tilt.
Pride’s plea: ‘What about the Kingsford Smith Cup horses?’
Trainer Joe Pride has ruled his elite sprinter Private Eye out of the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup, questioning why officials didn’t reschedule the washed out race to Wednesday this week.
‘When she’s ready, we’ll retire her … and there won’t be any fanfare’
Once bitten, twice shy: Pride of Jenni’s owner Tony Ottobre reckons silence is golden in regards to when to debate over when he finally decides to retire his champion mare.
‘You’ll see the best of her Saturday’: Vandyke’s warning to Oaks rivals
Star filly Philia is primed to cap a dream campaign in the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on Saturday as she shoots for a fifth straight win.
Brisbane gets unexpected Super Saturday after Derby Day washout
Eagle Farm will host a Super Saturday of three Group 1 races next week after gloomy conditions forced the Queensland Derby meeting to be abandoned.
Niance returns in style after mystery skull fracture
Talented mare Niance made an impressive comeback in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield after overcoming an unusual setback.
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