Oaks riches await for Arabian Gold
TRAINER David Vandyke had never been so nervous before a race because he thought his Sydney filly Arabian Gold was unbeatable in The Roses (2000m) at Doomben.
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Streama defies Doomben Cup rivals
GRAND mare Streama emulated another Guy Walter trained star in Defier when proving too classy in Saturday’s $500,000 Doomben Cup in what could be her farewell to racing.
Tales Of Fashion steals the show
TRAINER Trevor Bailey is keen to head to Melbourne in the Spring with two-year-old filly Tales Of Fashion after her upset at Doomben on Saturday.
Exelby’s Doomben Last Say
NATHAN Exelby brings you his best bets and late mail ahead of a big day of racing at Doomben.
The Last Say with Ray Thomas
ALL the tips and late mail from Ray Thomas ahead of a big day’s racing at Scone, Doomben and Caulfield.
Floria aiming for a Cup upset
FLORIA will be out to cause a Domben Cup upset, seven years after trainer Peter Moody won the race with another mare at long odds.
There’s a buzz around Leebazz
TEAM Hawkes is relying on Leebaz’s natural brilliance to enable the boom stayer to cope with the demands of weight-for-age-racing in the Doomben Cup.
Charles is one good Lad
IT DOES not matter which race Palmera Lad wins during the Queensland Winter Carnival, it won’t be the biggest or most emotional victory for the Pratt family.
Winning is a powerful feeling for Moraitis
SATURDAY’S Doomben Cup may not have the fans hanging off the grandstand as they did for Might And Power but Nick Moraitis still has plenty of reasons to smile.
Nash ready to strike again in Brisbane
NASH Rawiller is set to enhance his reputation as the Queensland cash converter when he flies north to Doomben on Saturday.
Kalabek’s potential is still untapped
TRAINER Brent Stanley is confident his unbeaten Melbourne youngster Kalabek can live up to her huge potential in Saturday’s Lancaster Stakes at Doomben.
Your essential Doomben Cup preview
THE form is complete, the conditions analysed and our expert, Brad Davidson, is confident of finding plenty of winners at the Doomben Cup meeting on Saturday.
Dorries and Exelby’s top racing tips
Carnival Capers: Columnists Ben Dorries and Nathan Exelby share their tips for this week’s racing.
Tatts punts on BRC with Atkins deal
A NEW venture with the Brisbane Racing Club may secure Tatts Group as the major financial backer of racing in Queensland.
Waller hopes imports will rise and shine
CHRIS Waller’s foreign alliance will be in hot pursuit of more Group 1 glory in the Doomben Cup on Saturday.
Waller hopes imports will rise and shine
CHRIS Waller’s foreign alliance will be in hot pursuit of more Group 1 glory in the Doomben Cup on Saturday.
Toff’s horse turns working-class hero
IF Akzar wins Saturday’s Doomben Cup in Brisbane the lads down at Melbourne’s West Swanston Wharf have promised an unusual gesture.
Hucklebuck is not totally on song
ADELAIDE trainer Phillip Stokes says boom three-year-old Hucklebuck is vulnerable in Saturday’s Group 3 Fred Best Classic at Doomben.
Waller has a big opinion of Leebaz
GROUP 1 rookie Leebaz has found an unlikely admirer, with Australia’s leading trainer Chris Waller conceding he is the horse to beat in the Doomben Cup.
Taking a turn for the better
THE tight track and the weather are the only concerns for Nash Rawiller as he prepares to pilot emerging import Junoob in Saturday’s Doomben Cup.
A Mercy dash for more Millions cash
EXPECT Angel Of Mercy to attract a bit more cash at the Magic Millions broodmare sale should she cause a Doomben Cup boilover.
A Mercy dash for more Millions cash
EXPECT Angel Of Mercy to attract a bit more cash at the Magic Millions broodmare sale should she cause a Doomben Cup boilover.
Dunn is still a premiership force
MATT Dunn has become the forgotten man in the race for the Brisbane trainers’ premiership, but he hasn’t written off his chances just yet.
Doomben Cup stage set for Mr O’Ceirin
CIARON Maher says Mr O’Ceirin shapes as a more likely Group 1 horse than the one who provided him with his only win at the elite level.
Doomben Cup stage set for Mr O’Ceirin
CIARON Maher says Mr O’Ceirin shapes as a more likely Group 1 horse than the one who provided him with his only win at the elite level.
Benny’s miracle on water
BENNY’S Buttons is the medical miracle who lives in a swimming pool to soothe his aches and pains and nurse him through to raceday.
It’s all about going coast to coast
A RARE raider from Western Australia and her trainer are planning to storm the Queensland winter carnival and pinch the prizemoney as payback.
Queenslanders set specific Goal
THE Brisbane Racing Club has vowed to go down swinging as they cling to hope of bringing Japanese mare Hana’s Goal to Queensland this winter.
Epaulette gives Rebel a cause
REBEL Dane will try and replicate the profile of Epaulette when he arrives in Brisbane for next month’s Doomben 10,000.
Harrison strides ahead in title race
TEGAN Harrison will find out this week whether she has an opportunity to win the apprentices’ title for a second time.
Hopfgarten better late than never
BUFFERING’S owners have shared in more feature-race success when Hopfgarten was the beneficiary of a Damian Browne gem to win the Gunsynd Classic.
Bush star makes it 11 straight in city
BUSH champion Our Boy Malachi has lived up to his reputation by breaking a class record in his first city win at Eagle Farm.
Vroom goes Temple Of Boom
TONY Gollan’s faith in Tegan Harrison was the catalyst for Temple Of Boom snapping a two-year losing sequence in the Victory Stakes.
Brave stayer keeps his Tails up
TONY Gollan deflected all praise for the stakes winning effort by in-form stayer Brave Ali following yesterday’s Tails Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Rudy under doctor’s orders
CHINCHILLA doctor Tom Clarke has a painful reminder of when his now budding star Rudy was still a baby, full of youthful exuberance.
River Lad set to reach next level
RIVER Lad has been one of Queensland racing’s quiet achievers over the past two seasons, but he is poised to change that status in the Victory Stakes.
Tim ready to take his chance
TIM Bell is happy to play the role of seat warmer in Saturday’s Victory Stakes as he plots a winning start to the winter carnival.
Breeders see investment paying off
QUEENSLAND breeders believe their beefed-up QTIS proposal will soon become a reality.
Saturday’s Beat-the-bookie bets
TIRED of missing the good early price on a Saturday winner? You won’t have to as our experts’ reveal their beat-the-bookie specials.
After 11th straight win — that’s Our Boy
EVEN with Snitzerland a confirmed Victory Stakes starter, it’s a support race runner that shapes as a focal point at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Chosen To Fly retired to stud duties
THERE can be no surprise that three-time Flemington winner Chosen To Fly will begin stallion duties this spring.
Heathcote unveils Olympic ambitions
ROB Heathcote will nominate Olympic Anthem for the Stradbroke Handicap although he fears the three-year-old may be another year away.
Apprentice helps Boom shake room
THEY say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Tony Gollan is hoping in-form apprentice Tegan Harrison can get the best out of an old horse.
Stop horsing around, state must act
QUEENSLAND’S winter carnival marketing and promotional strategies might need a revamp if it is to compete with the booming southern states.
Zac keen for a crack in Brissie
ZAC Purton wants owners and trainers to know he’s keen to be a hit-and-run player at the upcoming Queensland winter carnival.
Ryan plays waiting game with mare
GERALD Ryan will monitor weather conditions and a track gallop tomorrow before deciding if Snitzerland runs in Sydney or Brisbane this weekend.
Matching apprentice to meeting
STEWARDS have a new tier of licensing for apprentice jockeys, aimed at having skill levels commensurate with the status of meeting they can ride at.
Medal heaven-sent for Tommy
TOMMY Berry was a two-time Group 1 winner yesterday, but both achievements were put in the shade when he won the final event of The Championships.
Kiwi star proves he’s the real Deel
IT’S A Dundeel took the entire autumn but yesterday showed why he’s the highest-rated middle distance horse in the country.
Babies could take centre stage
THE three Listed races at Eagle Farm today are threatened to be upstaged by the babies, in a race boasting tremendous depth.
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