QRIC deputy: I’ve got ‘supreme confidence’ in my team
Newly appointed Queensland Racing Integrity Commission deputy commissioner Kim Kelly says he has “supreme confidence” in his team as he ushers in a fresh era for the organisation.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Million-dollar Hong Kong offers roll in for Qld star
Young Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey has revealed offers around the $1m mark have rolled in to buy new Queensland star Benzou after he blasted to an imposing win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid
Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.
Harry makes Everest case as star continues to rise in Galaxy
Exciting colt Private Harry gave trainer Nathan Doyle his maiden Group 1 with a performance in The Galaxy that will attract interest from Everest slot-holders.
‘Lost for words’: Emotional Berry breaks Group 1 drought
Classy galloper Gringotts claimed his maiden Group 1 and gave Tommy Berry his first in three years with a thrilling victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
Broadsiding shows class and ‘plenty of guts’ in Guineas thriller
Godolphin trainer James Cummings praised the toughness of Broadsiding after the star colt prevailed in a thrilling Rosehill Guineas for his fourth Group 1.
Shanwah enhances Derby prospects with fourth straight win
Emerging stayer Shanwah has earned a shot at the Australian Derby after posting his fourth straight win in the Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley.
Via Sistina seals champion status with second Ranvet win
Champion mare Via Sistina is just one win away from equalling the mighty Winx after claiming her sixth Group 1 victory of the year with a superb win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
Waller glowing after filly’s brilliant brilliant return
Unbeaten filly Autumn Glow provided a reminder of her class with an emphatic comeback win in the Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.
More Racing
Alalcance makes Sydney Cup statement in Manion rout
Co-trainer Adrian Bott sent out an ominous warning that Alalcance isn’t at her best trip yet moments after her dominant all-the-way win in the Manion Cup at Rosehill.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
The horses for courses principle also applies to trainers and jockeys and that’s the basis for some of my thoughts on Sunday’s meeting at the Sunshine Coast.
‘Why I do the hard yards’: Young hoop ready for Slipper stage
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Baker: This is my best chance to win Golden Slipper
Bjorn Baker has revealed it’s been his dream to win the Golden Slipper and is adamant he has his best-ever chance in the race.
Hoysted sprinter warming up for winter after health battles
Classy sprinter Ouroboros is back firing after a series of health issues last year and can continue his path towards the Queensland winter carnival at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Done a good job to get there’: Laming roughies hunt Guineas gold
They may be roughies, but Queensland trainers Bevan and Richard Laming will have their stable stars gunning for an upset in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas.
Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar
Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.
Filly creates Slipper history to erase Freedman’s anguish
Trainer Michael Freedman claimed a second Golden Slipper to make up for the one “that got away” last year with a home-bred filly having only her third start.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Full brother of Golden Slipper runner resumes on same day
Billy Healey missed out on buying a filly who will contest the Golden Slipper on Saturday, but on the same day her full brother returns for the Queensland trainer at Eagle Farm.
Janiak back at races for unbeaten sprinter in Takeover Target colours
Joe Janiak, the former Queanbeyan taxi driver who trainer Takeover Target, will make a rare appearance at the races on Saturday to watch an unbeaten sprinter he bred and owns.
Top 5 winners in 100 years of the William Reid Stakes
Saturday will mark 100 years of the William Reid Stakes and Racenet has listed the top five performances in the history of The Valley’s century-old feature.
Huge stakes for Waller’s $1.6m colt in Golden Slipper
Wodeton, the most expensive yearling in the Golden Slipper field, will becomes the most valuable thoroughbred in training if he wins on Saturday – and trainer Chris Waller is well aware of that.
‘They’ve got what it takes’: Alexiou’s simple Slipper message
Skyhook and King Of Pop bring vastly different formlines into the Golden Slipper but co-trainer Sterling Alexiou said there isn’t much between them and are ready for their biggest showdown.
Bott bullish of another Royal result in Ryder
Adrian Bott says there was no fluke about the first-up win of Royal Patronage and is confident of a repeat in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes.
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
As is quite often the case in Brisbane on a Saturday, I’m expecting leading trainer Tony Gollan to have a big day at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Everest interest could ramp up for Galaxy favourite
Everest slot-holders will start going wild about Private Harry if the unbeaten sprinter wins Saturday’s Group 1 The Galaxy.
Griffiths backs Rey to bounce back in William Reid
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is confident Rey Magnerio can get back to his best in the William Reid Stakes after finishing outside the placings last start for just the second time in his career.
‘Chasing dreams’: Cairns local’s ticket to the Golden Slipper
Meet the Cairns local behind one of the 16 horses set to race in the $5 million Group 1 Golden Slipper and find out how he’s helping everyday Aussies chase their racing dream.
Interest rising in Reserve Bank’s Group 1 crack
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr have decided the time has arrived to test talented colt Reserve Bank at Group 1 level in Saturday’s William Reid Stakes at The Valley.
‘She is right up there’: Baker chasing career-altering Slipper win
It’s already been a career season for Bjorn Baker but Within The Law could complete the trainer’s meteoric rise with victory in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
Desperate trainers scammed by trackwork jockey conman
A conman responding to ads for trackwork riders has fleeced thousands of dollars from multiple trainers across the country.
Uncommon James set to sparkle in The Galaxy
Queensland sprinter Uncommon James is as good as he’s looked for some time, says trainer Matt Hoysted, heading into the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday.
Haggas decides Via Sistina rival for Ranvet Stakes
English trainer William Haggas has selected his runner for the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes as he hunts his third win in the race at Rosehill on Saturday.
‘Didn’t see it coming’: Dale accepts surprise slot-race offer
The King Of The Mountain slot race wasn’t in NSW trainer Matt Dale’s thoughts until he received an unexpected offer for his gun sprinter.
Ewen’s old marvel is Bulletproof for Brisbane
Victorian marvel Bulletproof Boy earned a crack at the Brisbane Inter Dominion with his fantastic Sydney raid earlier this month.
Trainer allegedly caught on CCTV hitting horse with poly pipe
A young trainer has been suspended by stewards for allegedly striking a horse with poly pipe and a closed left fist, in an incident stewards say was captured on CCTV footage.
Royal Ascot an option for Group 1 winner
Interstate and international options will abound for connections if Benedetta bounces back from an unlucky Newmarket Handicap run in Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley.
Tricky task for Jimmysstar after William Reid barrier draw
Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar will need luck after the barriers were drawn for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes.
Winkers to help Wodeton realise Golden Slipper destiny
Long-time favourite Wodeton has drawn well in the Golden Slipper with trainer Chris Waller hoping to bring the best out of him at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
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