‘Big opportunity’: McMurray out to make most of Sydney stint
Queensland apprentice Jace McMurray has been handed a big opportunity to boost his career in the Harbour City.
Horse Racing
On the Punt
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
A quality meeting at Eagle Farm on Saturday, headlined by two black-type races as we edge towards the Winter Carnival.
Gun mares top early betting for Stradbroke
If the TAB’s first market for this year’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap proves correct, it’s going to be a girls’ day out at Eagle Farm.
Miss Joelene proves fresh is best at Doomben
\Kelly Schweida-trained mare Miss Joelene continued her impressive first-up form with a dominant victory in a quality handicap at Doomben on Wednesday.
‘Blown away’: Sears sets sights on Derby with Beau Dazzler
Exciting colt Beau Dazzler appears well on track for a Group 1 Queensland Derby mission.
‘Hasn’t gone backwards’: Emerging sprinter chasing hat-trick
Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou have ambitions of heading to the Queensland winter carnival for a Group 1 crack with an in-form sprinter chasing a third win in a row this weekend.
Kiwi raider Seeks more Group 1 glory in All Aged
New Zealand sprinter Grail Seeker has won two Group 1s this season and will attempt to snare a third in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
Baker launches winter carnival assault in Archer slot race
Bjorn Baker has had a very successful Sydney autumn and is turning his focus on the Queensland winter carnival starting with The Archer slot race.
Owner rejects ‘flattering’ stud offers for Leap To Fame
Stud offers for Leap To Fame have “gone to another level” since his latest win in NZ, but they’re not enough to sway his owner to retire him.
More Racing
Gollan filly back on track and ready to Barbie-cue her rivals
Tony Gollan-trained Hi Barbie is primed to make a statement this winter after overcoming a heart condition.
Autumn Glow remains chance for All Aged
Chris Waller filly Autumn Glow was among the 22 nominations for the Group 1 All Aged Stakes after she was scratched as an odds-on favourite last Saturday.
‘A wonderful horse’: Vandyke reveals surprise Alligator Blood highlight
Queensland trainer David Vandyke reflects on his time with Group 1 star Alligator Blood – and the win that stands out above them all.
Resolution reached in King of the Mountain scratching drama
Queensland slot-holders who scratch their horse without a veterinary certificate will now receive the last-place prizemoney following a review by Racing Queensland.
All Aged to set Antino on his way for Pride Of Jenni showdown
Tony Gollan’s stable star Antino is on a collision course with superstar mare Pride Of Jenni in next month’s $1m Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Asfoora dazzles in homecoming win at Morphettville
Royal Ascot winner Asfoora made a triumphant return to Australian racing in the Group 3 Irwin Stakes at Morphettville.
Zeus toughs out Golden Mile victory after barrier incident
Regal Zeus overcame an interrupted week – and a race-day barrier mishap – to score a tough all-the-way win in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth
Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.
Guineas winner Wonder Boy to get ‘bigger and better’
Wonder Boy scored a deserved win in the Bendigo Guineas to book a trip to Queensland, and trainer Jerome Hunter is confident the best is still ahead.
Treasurethe Moment snatches ‘incredible’ Oaks victory from defeat
Treasurethe Moment was expected to win the Australian Oaks with ease but gave trainer Matt Laurie some anxious moments before producing an improbable victory.
Tempted atones for Slipper defeat with gutsy Percy Sykes win
High-class Godolphin filly Tempted was forced to cover plenty of ground but ended a terrific two-year-old campaign with a commanding victory in the Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.
Costin wins thriller at wet and wild Doomben
Visiting jockey Winona Costin had one ride at Doomben and she sure made it count before the meeting was abandoned.
Heartbreak horse repays Ryan’s patience in $1m Final
Trainer Sara Ryan’s perseverance with injury-plagued galloper Matcha Latte was rewarded with success in the Provincial Midway Championships Final at Randwick.
McColm craves Easy path to Stradbroke for Kosciuszko champ
Far Too Easy, who has twice cheated death, has enjoyed a trouble-free preparation for the winter carnival and that’s how trainer David McColm wants it to remain.
Trainers’ boss makes temporary return after quitting
Just seven days after quitting as ATA boss, Cameron Partington is back to help out trainers in Queensland until a new chief is found.
‘She’ll take catching’: Bates eyes another Group 1 heist
Jockey Declan Bates is plotting another Group 1 raid at Randwick with a freewheeling mare a year after his exploits with Pride Of Jenni.
Read my Lipps: Cifrado will bounce back from slot race shocker
Trainer Rex Lipp still has Stradbroke Handicap ambitions for Cifrado as he looks to put his last-placed finish in the King Of The Mountain slot race behind him at Doomben on Saturday.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Favourites day: Is this the easiest $63 multi ever?
There are six hot favourites on day two of The Championships and punters are being tempted to multi them up with a $1 all-up bet paying at least $63.
Baker’s Queen backing up to deliver another Group 1
Trainer Bjorn Baker couldn’t be happier with his Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and is confident she will handle the back-up as she strives for a third Group 1 win at Randwick.
Suspension reprieve for trainer who struck horse with poly pipe
Rockhampton trainer Tom Smith has his penalty varied and will be allowed to continue training despite being captured on CCTV footage striking a horse he trained.
Life’s a beach for Gollan mare in Sapphire bid
Tony Gollan mare Skirt The Law has overcome her health issues with some work at the beach ahead of her next target at Randwick on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Stokes wary on second-up specialist in Golden Mile
Arran Bay has outstanding second-up record but trainer Phillip Stokes is downplaying his chances in the Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday.
Miracle Mile winner skips slot race for Leap To Fame rematch
Miracle Mile winner Don Hugo will not contest WA’s richest harness race after a disappointing performance in NZ.
Alligator Blood’s glorious career comes to a close
Hopes of Alligator Blood making a return to the track have been dashed with the seven-time Group 1 winner retired.
Schweida playing catch-up with Autumngirl’s Oaks prep
Trainer Kelly Schweida thinks he has a Queensland Oaks filly on his hands in the promising Autumngirl … but recent wet weather has put her ‘way behind the eight-ball’ as she prepares to return to the races on Saturday.
Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
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