Boss backs Wodeton to take gold in Silver Slipper
Glen Boss had an uncanny knack of identifying rising stars during his celebrated riding career and has declared Wodeton as the two-year-old he would want to partner this autumn.
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‘Garbage guts’: Big-eating filly in great shape for Diamond
Trainer John McArdle says the signs are good for eating machine My Gladiola in his bid for a first Blue Diamond Stakes victory.
Caulfield Cup winner has canny pointer for punters
Caulfield Cup winner Jim Mason will unwrap his first two-year-olds on Saturday at Doomben since he resumed his training career in Queensland last year.
‘She is on the way up’: Waller mare ready to Fire
Jockey Jason Collett has four feature race rides at Rosehill Gardens and believes Firestorm is ready to run a bold race first-up from a spell.
Hunter living Diamond dream with ‘cracking type’ bought for a steal
Third-year trainer Rory Hunter has already achieved his dream of having a Blue Diamond runner with a horse he thought would be out of his price range.
Favourite among Blue Diamond contenders under vet cloud
Blue Diamond favourite Field Of Play is among three contenders set to be reinspected by Racing Victoria vets.
‘Most exciting since Rothfire’: Heathcote shoots for stars with sprinter
Rob Heathcote is unleashing unbeaten Cosmo Centaurus on Saturday and he hasn’t been this excited about a young horse in his stable since the early days of Group 1 winner Rothfire.
Snowden to roll dice with Gambler in Silver Slipper
The owners of Golden Slipper aspirant Gambler were keen to test the gelded two-year-old against the top class in Saturday’s Group 2 Silver Slipper at Rosehill.
How late entry could pay off for Blue Diamond favourite
Taking their time has landed Cranbourne trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with a great chance to win a second Blue Diamond Stakes with unbeaten youngster Field Of Play.
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Talented colt on right track for Jewel target
An unsuccessful spring campaign in Sydney and Melbourne could be the making of Rockhampton colt Astapor ahead of his return at Doomben on Saturday.
Melbourne Cup winner in All-Star Mile first
Melbourne Cup winner Knight’s Choice was set to begin his campaign this week but his return will be delayed after he was assured of a start in the All-Star Mile.
Espionage could be afoot in Oakleigh Plate
Returning colt Espionage will be action at Caulfield on Saturday and co-trainer Adrian Bott is keen to see the three-year-old take on the older horses in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate.
Blue Diamond favourite draws ‘ideal’ barrier after $55k gamble
After paying the $55,000 late entry fee, trainer Trent Busuttin picked the perfect barrier for favourite Field Of Play in Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes.
‘Breaks their heart’: Boom sprinter on track for Group 1 tilt
Private Harry blitzed his rivals in an ominous autumn carnival statement at the Rosehill barrier trials on Tuesday morning.
Lamings eager to Savour The Dream of autumn riches
Bevan and Richard Laming are confident Irish jockey Martin Harley can deliver the goods when the Queensland trainers send two rising star colts south next month for Group 1 hit-and-run missions.
Gleeson’s brief stint as dogs boss over
Former media commentator Peter Gleeson has resigned from his role as CEO of the Queensland Greyhound Racing Club (QGRC) just six months after taking the job.
Golden opportunity for Jones to create history
With Jimmy Orman flying to Hong Kong on Monday for a short-term riding stint, quiet achiever Angela Jones has been handed a golden opportunity to create history and become the first woman to win the Brisbane Jockeys’ Premiership.
Dunn deal: International stars set for Albion Park
Three of the world’s best harness drivers, headed by Kiwi-born US superstar Dexter Dunn, are in Queensland for an innovative new series.
Jockey fined $1000 for punching hole in wall at Eagle Farm
Stewards have fined Kyle Wilson-Taylor $1000, with $500 suspended, after the frustrated hoop punched a hole in the wall of the jockeys’ room at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Fangirl shows she’s still got it with second Apollo win
It was billed as a clash between Via Sistina and Ceolwulf but Fangirl had other ideas as she stormed home to make it back-to-back wins in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes at Randwick.
Lady Shenandoah all class in arrogant return win
Lady Shenandoah is now an odds-on favourite for the Group 1 Surround Stakes after her brilliant first-up win despite the possible presence of unbeaten stablemate Autumn Glow.
Skybird swoops in Lightning upset to prove doubters wrong
Trainer Mitch Freedman knew his unfancied outsider Skybird would be up for the challenge in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes as she became the longest-priced winner of the race.
Sepals earns chance at Group 1 ‘deep end’
Sepals has emerged as an Australian Guineas contender after progressing from a Sale maiden win to an “impressive” Group 3 victory in the CS Hayes at Flemington.
‘A plan well pulled off’: Inhibitions lands her first stakes in Triscay
Consistent mare Inhibitions pulled off long range plan for the Godolphin stable when she held on to score a game win in the Group 3 Triscay Stakes at Randwick.
Plan B works like Magic in Expressway escape
Things didn’t go to plan early but classy mare Magic Time was still able to pull off an impressive win in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Randwick.
Mallyon hits high note with Eagle Farm treble
Jockey Andrew Mallyon, who spent time in war-torn Ukraine with champion hoop Craig Williams last year, landed a winning treble at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Trainer swaps Boot for Slipper with unbeaten Shaggy
The Wellington Boot was the aim for Shaggy but trainer Allan Kehoe will now target the Golden Slipper after the gelding maintained his perfect record in the Pierro Plate at Randwick.
Hot-headed filly defies big drift to show winter carnival potential
A “hot and bothered” Love To Torque defied a massive betting drift to win the opening race at Eagle Farm and thrust herself as a potential Group 1 contender in the Queensland winter carnival.
Protest dismissed in Talindert dead heat
Shining Smile and Tentyris shared the spoils in the Talindert Stakes after an unsuccessful protest as their trainers consider backing up in next week’s Blue Diamond.
Toowoomba preview and tips for Sunday
The newly renovated Toowoomba track has attracted big fields for a rare Sunday meeting and on the undulating track and the local trainers look set for a successful day.
Sears duo prepare for an Atomic blast at Eagle Farm
Toowoomba trainer Tony and Maddy Sears have an exciting rookie ready to be unleashed at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Keep Cummings at Leilani Lodge’: Ed’s plea as Anthony fights for career
Ed Cummings has called on racing officials to allow him to take control of Leilani Lodge if his father Anthony is unsuccessful in having his trainer’s licence reinstated on appeal.
J-Mac: Why Switzerland has big edge on rival colts in Lightning
James McDonald is expecting a great clash between the three-year-olds in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes but says Switzerland has a crucial advantage among the colts.
Bush star recaptures Magic after being ‘thrown to the wolves’
Trainer Scott Collings is confident his bush horse Mogo Magic is the best he has ever been for his comeback at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘It’s going to be tactical’: Pride’s Apollo plan for ‘extremely exciting’ Ceolwulf
Trainer Joe Pride believes Ceolwulf can go to a new level this autumn as the two-time Group 1 winner prepares for his return in the Apollo Stakes on Saturday.
Maher mare can book Royal Ascot trip with Lightning win
Group 1 success this autumn, starting with Saturday’s Lightning Stakes, could enhance the prospects of a Ciaron Maher mare heading to Royal Ascot.
’Mystified’ Anthony Cummings given a week to leave Leilani Lodge
Anthony Cummings, son of the late, great Bart Cummings, has been given seven days to depart Leilani Lodge after having his trainer’s license withdrawn by Racing NSW.
Dunn plots Cup return after ‘train wreck’ stable debut
Sea King started well fancied in the 2024 Melbourne Cup and the big race is back on the agenda this year despite a “train wreck” run in his first outing for trainer Matt Dunn.
‘Dream come true’: Brisbane jockey lands Hong Kong contract
Brisbane jockey Jimmy Orman has scored the opportunity of a lifetime with a short-term riding contract in Hong Kong.
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