Beadman to join Chris Waller Racing
Hall Of Fame jockey Darren Beadman will join Chris Waller Racing at the start of the new season.
Horse Racing
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Thompson eyeing maiden Brisbane jockeys’ premiership next season
Emily Lang and Angela Jones are locked in a ding-dong battle for this season’s Brisbane jockeys’ premiership but Ben Thompson is back from Hong Kong and looking to take the crown next year.
Gabba curator Dom Pelusi doesn’t like horse racing … he loves it
Meet the Gabba curator who juggles his two passions of cricket and horse racing as the hype builds towards this summer’s Ashes series.
Williams relishing ‘hunter’ role in premiership battle
Craig Williams won’t give up on the Melbourne jockeys’ title without a fight as he cut Blake Shinn’s lead with a treble at Flemington.
Unlucky Jones leaves door open in Brisbane title race
Angela Jones was unable to extend her lead in the Brisbane jockeys’ premiership after five placings at Eagle Farm.
Lindsay Park filly follows script for classy Sires’ victory
Ethereum Girl was a class above her rivals in the Group 3 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Morphettville Parks after jockey Jason Holder was given a specific instruction.
Home-bred cheapie scores knockout win in July Sprint
The Richard Litt-trained Romeo’s Choice showcased his fighting spirit to claim a determined win from Storm The Ramparts at Rosehill.
Rose eases Prebble’s worries in Rising Stars final
Rose Hammond achieved her goal of winning the Rising Stars Series Final which helped Tom Prebble take out overall honours.
‘Exciting future’: Hayes smiling after colt makes winning return
Ben Hayes is looking forward to the spring carnival with Shining Smile after the colt made it five wins in a row in his return at Flemington on Saturday.
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Wilson-Taylor steps up for double with Waller
With the star jockeys having left Brisbane, Kyle Wilson-Taylor grabbed the opportunity to shine with a double for Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller at Eagle Farm.
‘Put my neck on the line’: Online buy repays Archibald gamble
Co-trainer Annabel Archibald’s faith in Yoshinobu was rewarded as the gelding delivered a strong performance to win at Rosehill Gardens.
Without Peer defies odds with stunning debut win
Ciaron Maher two-year-old Without Peer showcased his potential with a debut performance at Rosehill that left a lasting impression.
Derby path looms for Busuttin-Young stayer
Jockey John Allen has endorsed the Victoria Derby credentials of Arcora after the young stayer claimed a deserved win in the Byerley Handicap at Flemington.
Leap To Fame sets record stakes mark in Inter Dom demolition
Champion pacer Leap To Fame has annexed the Group 1 Inter Dominion Pacers Grand Final at Albion Park.
The Last Say: Tips, inside mail, market movers for today’s racing
Adam Dobbin provides all the information you need to back a winner ahead of a big Saturday of racing action around the country.
‘I’ve had terrific support’: In-demand Roper keen to seize day at Rosehill
Anna Roper has rides for seven different trainers at Rosehill and wants to capitalise on that support with a few winners.
Owner: ‘I always wanted to call a horse by a stupid name and Neil was it’
A promising three-year-old named after a singing great and a respected bloodstock agent is aiming for another win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
No hangover for ‘Benjamin Button’ of Queensland racing
Jack Bruce gelding Galifianakis seems to be getting better with age and is a top chance at Eagle Farm on Saturday after going close to pulling off a massive upset on Caloundra Cup day.
Munce makes big call to miss spring with gun colt
Chris Munce believes colt Cool Archie could be anything, which is why he has decided to bypass the spring carnival to focus on a major Group 1 in the autumn.
Leap To Fame picture perfect for date with Inter Dom destiny
Queensland pacing champion Leap To Fame is inspiring harness racing fans from all parts ahead of his date with destiny in Saturday night’s Inter Dominion Pacing Final at Albion Park.
Qld carnival wagering hopes ‘washed away’ by Derby day wet
Racenet reveals the Queensland winter carnival wagering turnover numbers, which had some “green shoots’’ but were hurt by the Group 1 Queensland Derby day washout.
Leap To Fame is ‘different gravy’, McCarthy concedes ahead of Inter Dominion final
Don Hugo’s champion driver Luke McCarthy concedes he will ‘almost certainly’ be handing over the Inter Dominion pacing crown to Grant Dixon’s Leap To Fame on Saturday night.
Record-breaking Baker aiming to go out on high note
Trainer Bjorn Baker reflects on his best ever season in Australia’s most competitive jurisdiction as he prepares for the final black-type race of the season in Sydney.
Hall’s journey from Makybe Diva, mines to training
Former star apprentice Vincent Hall won three races on the super mare Makybe Diva but he will be back at Flemington aiming to continue his rise as a trainer with an in-form three-year-old.
Don Diego De Vega wins drama-filled Grafton Cup
Don Diego De Vega won the 2025 Grafton Cup but there was no shortage of drama as a horse threw the race away.
Battler finally finds dream horse that can take him to the ‘Olympics’
Geoff Kreutzer has had only moderate success as an owner but he’s in it for the love of the horse. However, he has found a galloper to get excited about.
Truck-driving hobby trainer sets sights on Sydney first
Queensland hobby trainer Craig Cousins has never set foot on a Sydney racetrack but that will change in the spring as he targets a $1.5m race with cult horse The Inflictor.
Hickmott plots challenging path for Melbourne Cup prospect
Trainer Robert Hickmott will chase a Melbourne Cup berth with promising stayer Revelare but acknowledges it could be a tough road ahead.
Herbertson thrilled for ‘gentleman’ trainer before Melton mission
While driver James Herbertson chases Inter Dominion glory, he he be cheering on a promising trotter at Melton on Saturday night.
‘What a thrill’: Husband-wife team lands historic win in Ramornie
Trainer Jeff Dunn and his wife Rikki Jamieson claimed an Australian racing first when they won the Ramornie Handicap at Grafton.
Owner has faith in teen to deliver fairytale Grafton Cup win
Owner Peter Wood believes a fairytale can happen in Thursday’s Grafton Cup with his $101 outsider Pure Deal as he puts his faith in a young rider.
Kiwi driver plans to cut loose in Inter Dom trotting final
Kiwi driver Bob Butt will have his first drive in an Inter Dominion final and will make sure he gives it a “real crack” with in-form trotter Bet N Win.
Godolphin sells 25 horses for more than $2m
Racing and breeding powerhouse Godolphin had 25 horses go under the virtual hammer on Inglis Digital on Wednesday morning.
Eagle Farm passes first test without sight screen
A set of trials without a portion of the Eagle Farm “sight screen” has been conducted without a hitch.
MRC reveals why Caulfield Cup prizemoney won’t be raised
Despite prizemoney increases for the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, the MRC says keeping the status quo for the Caulfield Cup was part of a broader strategy for the club.
‘Took my breath away’: How Angela Jones wowed Gai Waterhouse
Brisbane premiership frontrunner Angela Jones earned high praise from racing legend Gai Waterhouse after a recent Queensland winter carnival success.
‘No dodging Via Sistina’: Gollan keeps focus on Cox Plate
Tony Gollan is aware Antino is on a similar path towards the Cox Plate as Via Sistina, but he won’t be avoiding her as he focuses on giving his stable weapon the best possible preparation.
Price’s Inter Dominion duo ‘have both peaked at the right time’
Hidden behind the hulking headlines of Leap To Fame is another remarkable local Queensland success story in Saturday night’s $1 million Ladbrokes Inter Dominion final.
Hard yards and heartbreak: Tubbs drawing strength from Greg ahead of Inter Dom return
In an emotional interview, Jess Tubbs opens up on the shock passing of husband Greg Sugars ahead of her Inter Dominion return on Saturday night.
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