Derby delay positive and blow for Victorian pair
The rescheduling of the Queensland Derby has boosted the chances for grey gelding Statuario but Phillip Stokes isn’t so bullish about his filly Femminile’s hopes.
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‘Sobriety is the key to everything I do’: Why every day is a victory for Vandyke
David Vandyke has trained four Group 1 winners and has the favourite for Saturday’s Queensland Oaks in Philia. But undoubtedly his greatest achievement is his 26 years of sobriety.
‘How do they work that out?’: Trainer queries Joliestar ‘best horse’ tag
Trainer Clayton Douglas insists Giga Kick should be held in the same regard as Joliestar with the stage set for an epic Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup clash on Saturday.
‘He’s been good to me’: Jones seizes unexpected Group 1 chance
Angela Jones says it will be a special moment when she rides Zarastro in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup after he was scratched from the race last week.
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‘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.
Zebra Finch eyes JJ Atkins glory after Rosehill triumph
Emerging Godolphin star Zebra Finch has positioned himself for a shot at the Group 1 JJ Atkins Stakes after a strong performance at Rosehill.
Big Swinger’s stunning burst bails out favourite backers
Promising gelding Big Swinger overcame several difficulties to prevail at Caulfield, to the relief of his owners and punters.
‘I wrote him off’: Munce colt Cool in crisis to land Sires’ Produce
Trainer Chris Munce and owner Max Whitby were rejoicing after Cool Archie delivered a powerful performance to win the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Kiwi import at home on heavy track in dominant Eagle Farm win
Former Kiwi galloper Campaldino thrived in the heavy conditions to win the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Eagle Farm and set up a tilt at the Brisbane Cup.
Kilcoy preview and tips for Sunday
Queensland form man Graeme Carey has provided his race-by-race preview and tips for Sunday’s meeting at Kilcoy.
Pearl shines at Caulfield to spark spring discussions
Stakes races during the spring carnival will be considered for striking grey Salty Pearl after her breakthrough win at Caulfield on Saturday.
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