Eloping owners could crack Bollinger open
TALENTED youngster Eloping has confirmed her trip north for the Queensland winter carnival with a pleasing track gallop in Melbourne.
QLD Racing
Ryan’s secret to beating Queensland’s favourite
GERALD Ryan believes he’s found a chink in Buffering’s armour as he bids to extend his dream run start to the winter carnival in the BTC Cup.
“Appropriate” prizemoney still RQ’s big issue
IT will be interesting to see if various groups share the same view of “appropriate’’ when the new product agreement for racing is finalised next month.
“Appropriate” prizemoney still RQ’s big issue
IT will be interesting to see if various groups share the same view of “appropriate’’ when the new product agreement for racing is finalised next month.
Maher throws another in the mix
BUOYED by a successful first-up raid in Queensland, Ciaron Maher has another ace up his sleeve for the looming features at Doomben and Eagle Farm.
Maher throws another in the mix
BUOYED by a successful first-up raid in Queensland, Ciaron Maher has another ace up his sleeve for the looming features at Doomben and Eagle Farm.
Wrong moves, but the right result
GERALD Ryan thinks Dothraki would be a scarily good racehorse if only he learnt his trade better.
Bracelet gleams with Tinto tint as Lipp seals it
A HEFTY beaten margin was not enough to dent the confidence of Damian Browne, as well-fancied Asadaskaite played third fiddle to Tinto yesterday.
Bracelet gleams with Tinto tint as Lipp seals it
A HEFTY beaten margin was not enough to dent the confidence of Damian Browne, as well-fancied Asadaskaite played third fiddle to Tinto yesterday.
Maher’s raid has cash flow turning positive
CIARON Maher saddled a stakes winner with his first runner in NSW and repeated the feat in Queensland when Srikandi dominated the Silk Stocking.
Dancing time for Ryan
GERALD Ryan knew he had the right man in Michael Cahill to coax the best out of talented sprinter Dances On Stars.
The Last Say
SUPERRACING expert Nathan Exelby shares all his tips and late mail for a huge Saturday of racing at the Gold Coast.
Enquare has wet argument for optimism
JASON McLachlan’s frustration at Enquare’s wide draw in Saturday’s Gold Coast Guineas may be offset by a wet track barrier anomaly at the venue.
Maher to make a splash up north
SUCCESSFUL Queensland raider John Collins has planted the seed for Ciaron Maher to finally make his first tilt at the winter carnival.
Gold Coast late mail
ALL the form has been done, the conditions have been analysed and our expert, Brad Davidson, is confident of finding plenty of winners at the Gold Coast.
Visitors may make mark on Gold Coast
CARNIVAL Capers returns, with Ben Dorries and Nathan Exelby discussing who they rate for the Winter Carnival.
Racing royalty flies into town
YOU could be forgiven for thinking the Royal family had lobbed in Brisbane, such was the security around the flight carrying 21 NZ winter carnival hopefuls.
Shinn’s battle of two champs
BLAKE Shinn fears the “X-Factor” of Junoob as he plots another feature race win on grand mare Streama in the Hollindale Stakes.
Ryan hoping for a dry Gold Coast track
GERALD Ryan is one of several Hollindale Stakes trainers hoping the Gold Coast skies stay clear before Saturday.
Ryan hoping for a dry Gold Coast track
GERALD Ryan is one of several Hollindale Stakes trainers hoping the Gold Coast skies stay clear before Saturday.
Christmas arrives at Albion Park
NEXT December is the target for completing the $15 million grandstand at Albion Park after six difficult years in the wilderness.
Buffering’s time to shine
IT’S just as well Buffering is a horse and not a human, otherwise he would be feeling the pressure of being the star of the winter carnival.
Roger James aborts carnival
New Zealander trainer Roger James has had a change of heart and will not to make the trip across the Tasman for the Brisbane winter carnival.
Hollindale Stakes decline
THE Championships is already taking its toll on the Queensland winter carnival with the Hollindale Stakes field the weakest in recent memory.
Two locked hearts go Boom
TEMPLE Of Boom has been there for almost every step of the romantic journey of Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan and his soon-to-be wife.
Gollan’s Boom times continue
THE racing gods continued to smile on Tony Gollan yesterday when The Storeman survived a close protest to win at Eagle Farm.
Upset win leaves punters Freton
LUKE Tarrant delivered a knockout blow for punters yesterday and made a play to be the most sought-after 3kg claimer in Brisbane.
Tensions high in wait on deadline
TENSIONS in Queensland racing have been on the rise for some time and they are fast approaching boiling point.
Priscilla Schmidt quits Queensland
POPULAR apprentice Priscilla Schmidt will leave Queensland next month so she can ride full time from her home town of Port Macquarie.
Disappointing MM sale drives ire
IN the wake of a “dismal” Magic Millions sale this week, Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland have lashed out at the state government.
Weetwood change comes up short
RACING Queensland has come under fire for an embarrassing backflip to change the distance of this year’s Toowoomba Weetwood.
Harness racing on menu at Yatala
FOR more than a century Yatala has been known for its pies but soon it might be as well known for harness racing.
Browne wins autumn reprieve
UPDATE: DAMIAN Browne is free to continue riding through the autumn carnival after the Racing Disciplinary Board upheld his appeal.
Fresh start has Ray in big time
IF trainer Les Ross is any judge, today’s low-key Eagle Farm meeting will introduce a visiting apprentice that we’re certain to hear more of.
Anger as jockey gets off light
QUEENSLAND stewards are stunned by a legal decision that allows jockeys to weigh in lighter than the 500g limit allowed under race rules.
Brissy might fit for Fiorente program
GAI Waterhouse has given her strongest indication yet that Fiorente will campaign in Brisbane during the winter carnival.
‘Addicted’ hoop can’t wait to return
JOCKEY Larry Cassidy says it’s the addiction of riding a good horse that has pushed him through the pain barrier of another comeback.
Black Dog lurks at many a stable door
QUEENSLAND trainer Rob Heathcote has helped to lift the lid on the Black Dog that is barking in Australia’s racing industry.
Sale on the money
MAGIC Millions officials are banking on the success of the current crop of racing bubs to bolster next week’s March Yearling Sale.
Fiorente may still head north
GAI Waterhouse is not ruling anything in or out with Fiorente beyond Sydney and the itinerary includes a possible trip to Queensland.
Munce smashed by long ban
CHRIS Munce is the latest scalp of the new stewards regime but returned chief steward Alan Reardon says he’s not out to “smash heads.”
Long campaign no problem for colt
LEN Treloar is adopting a financially responsible approach to the immediate racing future of tough two-year-old No Problem.
Escoffier is all set to sizzle
LEN Treloar is confident Escoffier can be a middle-distance carnival contender but will still be sharp enough to win over 1350m today.
Boom chasing exit icing
THE grand old man of Queensland breeding could have his biggest payday 18 years on from his greatest defeat if Spirit Of Boom wins tomorrow.
Heathcote backs banned Browne
DAMIAN Browne is set to lodge an appeal against his suspension as Rob Heathcote threatens to walk away from Queensland racing.
Browne suspended for six weeks
DAMIAN Browne has been rubbed out for six weeks and will miss Buffering’s entire autumn campaign.
Express sound is a Boom
DEFENDING champ Shamexpress shapes as the biggest obstacle between Spirit Of Boom and a maiden Group 1 win in Saturday’s Newmarket.
Inquiry barrier for busy Browne
IN-DEMAND Damian Browne faces an anxious 48 hours, with stewards continuing an inquiry into his ride on Kingtantes last week.
Hoop’s tip pays off for Crooks
ADVICE from Brad Stewart was the catalyst for two of Queensland racing’s biggest contributors having their most important pay day.
Net cast wide for top pair
KILCOY owner Ian McCauley searched far and wide for the two horses that delivered him an Eagle Farm double yesterday.
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