‘Would have been a Straddie force’: Pier wins consolation in style
Pier was stranded as fourth emergency for the Stradbroke, but his commanding win in the Wayne Wilson had trainer Darryn Weatherley pondering what might have been.
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Sears duo celebrate Yellow Brick’s heroic Stradbroke effort
Local hope Yellow Brick nearly pulled off a stunning upset in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and trainers Tony and Maddy Sears could not have been prouder.
Williams cops ban on Stradbroke pick-up ride
Craig Williams scored a late pick-up ride in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap but it ended with a suspension.
Stackhouse strikes in first ride back from European holiday
Daniel Stackhouse wasted no time getting back in the winner’s stall at Sandown with Hello Romeo after a five-week dream holiday in Europe.
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Cool Archie delivers Group 1 milestones in JJ Atkins
Irish jockey Martin Harley will head to Royal Ascot with his first Australian Group 1 success as Cool Archie’s win in the JJ Atkins also gave Chris and Corey Munce their first major together.
‘The boys have done it’: Hayes proud of sons’ landmark Stradbroke success
David Hayes praised his sons for delivering the family its first victory in the Stradbroke Handicap with rising star War Machine.
Filly eases Portelli’s pain after Kimochi retirement with Rosehill win
Trainer Gary Portelli experienced racing’s highs and lows within 24 hours, as Queen Of Clubs scored her first win a day Group 1-winning mare Kimochi suffered a career-ending injury.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Stradbroke Handicap
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 JJ Atkins
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘I thought we were going to lose Rothfire’: Miracle tale made for Hollywood
There have been emotional highs and devastating lows in the Rothfire story, and if he can pull off a Stradbroke miracle it would be trainer Rob Heathcote’s greatest racing moment.
‘Well over the odds:’ Yellow Brick road to Stradbroke boilover?
After missing a start in the Stradbroke Handicap last year, Yellow Brick has returned a “better horse” for Saturday’s race.
Maloney fishing for another Group 1 in JJ Atkins
Jockey Ryan Maloney was fishing in his tinnie on Thursday, but is striving to hook a big Group 1 prize in the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
McEvoy determined to give Cummings Group 1 farewell
Top jockey Kerrin McEvoy has extra motivation to win the Group 1 JJ Atkins for trainer James Cummings on Saturday.
Lloyd eyes sibling Group 1 success on Stradbroke day
Young jockey Jaden Lloyd admits the thought of him and brother Zac both winning Group 1 races on the same day has crossed his mind.
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