‘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.
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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.
Champion mare Joliestar set to be ruled out of Stradbroke
Owner Brendan Lindsay says his Group 1 champion mare Joliestar is likely to miss the Stradbroke Handicap and instead be rested in preparation for the spring carnival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Dunn breaks 46-week Highway drought with Boys Night Out
Matt Dunn is the most successful Highway Handicap-winning trainer but incredibly had to wait 46 weeks for his next win when Boys Night Out saluted at Rosehill on Saturday.
Good gate can set up Kimochi boilover in Kingsford Smith
Trainer Gary Portelli has Kimochi primed to enhance her “giant-killer” reputation in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Hawkes declares Gallo Nero ‘horse to beat’ in Sires’
A confident Michael Hawkes says the stable isn’t wary of anybody as Gallo Nero aims to put a luckless first-up run behind him in the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes
Hayes’ ‘ugly duckling’ can Rise to Group 1 challenge
Rise At Dawn may not be a picture to look at but trainer Will Hayes says he has plenty of heart which can take him a long way in the Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup.
Littlefield locks in flight as Muffin Man snares Derby start
Victorian trainer Charlotte Littlefield can confirm her Saturday plans after The Muffin Man snuck into the Group 1 Queensland Derby field.
‘We’ve had a good season’: Milestone beckons for Team Hawkes
The training partnership of John Hawkes and sons Michael and Wayne are certain to break their previous best season’s prizemoney return.
One-time Derby fancy can bounce back from second-up syndrome
Beau Dazzler had his Queensland Derby odds blow out after a flat second-up run, but the Maddy and Tony Sears training team is bullish the young colt can bounce back.
‘The horse meant a lot to him’: How Bosustow kept a footy legend kicking
When Kingsford Smith Cup hope Bosustow steps out onto the track at Eagle Farm on Saturday, he’ll be running for much more than Group 1 glory.
No Frankie, no worries for Giga Kick in Group 1 attack
Frankie the pint-sized pony hasn’t been by Giga Kick’s side in Brisbane this week, but there is a growing sense of optimism the former Everest champion can surge back to Group 1 glory at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘He had a hard run the other day’: Schweida’s Grafterburners query
Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida is aiming for a feature race double on Saturday and he’s hoping talented colt Grafterburners has enough fuel in the tank to capture the first leg in the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes.
‘I slept in the back of a car’: How Joliestar’s owner started from nothing
There was a time when Brendan Lindsay didn’t know where his next dollar would come from. Now, he is the owner of Cambridge Stud as his flagship mare Joliestar chases a third Group 1 win on Saturday.
Hickmott: Queensland Derby win will be ‘pinnacle of my career’
Trainer Michael Hickmott will have his first crack at a Group 1 – and he has a leading chance in the Queensland Derby on Saturday.
Femminile chasing Derby double in new colours
Trainer Phillip Stokes says a short hop to the Magic Millions sales complex had no impact on Femminile’s bid to become a dual Derby winner in Saturday’s Group 1 Queensland Derby.
‘Heavy bone bruising’: Injured Shinn out of winter carnival
Champion jockey Blake Shinn has turned his attention to the Spring Carnival after sustaining an injury at the jumpouts last Monday.
Callow to miss Derby after jockey altercation
Noel Callow will miss the Queensland Derby after he was stood down from riding following a physical altercation with fellow jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor at Doomben races on Wednesday.
Hulbert has Melbourne Cup dream for ex-Maher import
European import Dillian is unbeaten since moving to Queensland from Victoria, and trainer Will Hulbert will set his sights on the Melbourne Cup if he can win again at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Reminds me of Sizzling’: Munce baffled at lack of respect for colt
Trainer Chris Munce believes his colt Cool Archie, who he says reminds him of Sizzling, will finally get the respect he deserves if he can produce a fourth straight win on Saturday.
Group 1 winning hoops involved in physical Doomben stoush
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.
Browne plots Derby revenge in friendly Pakenham rivalry
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.
Hi Barbie plans hinge on Sires’ Produce showing
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.
‘It does hurt’: Shailer’s Group 1 search rocked by barrier
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.
Rothfire scratched from Kingsford Smith Cup
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.
Tycoon takes second crack at Qld riches in Sires’ Produce
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.
Tavi Time ready to peak in Lord Mayor’s Cup – but which one?
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.
Leap To Fame has prizemoney record in his sights
At Albion Park on Saturday night, the peerless Leap To Fame will launch a campaign that could see him become Australasia’s all-time richest pacer.
Triple Group 1-winning mare sold for $5.25m
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.
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