Inside the Chinese dinner that led to Via Sistina bypassing Melbourne Cup
The inside story of how the team behind Via Sistina decided against running the superstar mare in the Melbourne Cup at a Chinese restaurant.
QLD Racing
Jockey ban to stand amid police charges
Jockey Justin Huxtable will be unable to ride while his court matter plays out over charges that were laid following a complaint from a young female in North Queensland.
Royal Ascot to Sunshine Coast: Sprinter’s sea change
Cannonball set connections back $975,000 at the Magic Millions in 2021 and took them to Royal Ascot last year, however he is now on his third trainer as Tony Gollan looks to get him back in the winners circle at the Sunshine Coast.
KWT chasing Easy payday in The Hunter
Kyle Wilson-Taylor has been in the saddle aboard Far Too Easy more times than he can remember, but gets his chance for a big payday in The Hunter at Newcastle on Saturday.
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Goulburn, Tamworth previews: Hickman chasing a brace of winners
Trainer Greg Hickman is hoping Tiger Town can do what Braces did at Grafton almost a decade ago but has his more immediate attention focused on Goulburn on Friday.
‘I feared for my life’: Jockey’s racial abuse penalty downgraded on appeal
After considering a ‘unique set of circumstances’, the Queensland Racing Appeals Panel has reduced the sanction handed down to Tyler Leslight for racially abusing a fellow jockey.
Kembla preview: Zaragoza ready to shine in take two for new stable
A former Godolphin gelding can kick off his career for new trainers Robert and Luke price with a first-up win on his home track.
Kembla Grange best bets, inside mail for Thursday
A Matthew Smith-trained gelding is building a solid record and can make it four wins from seven starts at Kembla Grange. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Qld winter carnival wind-up loses some star power
The last meeting of the 2024 Queensland winter carnival will almost certainly be raced on a heavy track and some high profile horses won’t be taking their places.
Cejay: The little girl who grew up next to a racecourse becomes a star
Cejay Graham’s star has risen strongly since the days when she grew up looking over a racecourse but had little early desire to become a jockey.
Canterbury best bets, inside mail for Wednesday
A Sara Ryan-trained gelding caught the eye with a fast finishing effort in stronger grade first-up and returns to a track and distance where he is a winner. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Wilson-Taylor shoots for history in final Singapore Derby
Young Queensland Group 1-winning rider Kyle Wilson-Taylor is set to be part of racing history in the final running of the Singapore Derby.
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