Mishani Man to quit training amid shock cancer battle
Mishani man Les Ross has talked about retiring many times – but this time it’s for real as he confronts a cancer battle.
Racing
Drugs and ‘items’ seized by police in raid on horse stable
A race horse stable has been raided by police on the Gold Coast with a number of items seized. Read what happened
Sold out crowd builds hype around Suns season
If there was a weekend on the Gold Coast you wouldn’t want to miss, it would be this one according to Suns fan Nicholas New.
Trailblazing jockey Payne: My Katie Page moment
She’s the trailblazing jockey who stunned the naysayers to win the Melbourne Cup – and now Michelle Payne has revealed her intriguing leg up from Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page
‘World class’ track has officials ready for Magic Millions test
The Magic Millions race day is the $14.25 million test Gold Coast Turf Club powerbrokers believe they will ace. All eyes will be on the track following its upgrade and CEO Steve Lines has detailed why it is impressing those in the industry.
Amazing true story of Magic Millions’ earliest years
The Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic has been run for another year. Now find out the amazing true story of its earliest years.
Gai Waterhouse daughter uncut on her ‘120 per cent’ mum
Kate Waterhouse hosts a power lunch at The Star Gold Coast today – she tells the Bulletin all about her famed mother Gai, her Coast hot spots and favourite part of Magic Millions.
Singo teams up with Gai to land $800,000 filly
Singo is back! The larrikin owner has spent $800,000 on a yearling filly to be trained by Gai Waterhouse.
Everest winner’s last brother sells for $900,000 amid buying frenzy
Grenville Stud lost Think About It’s mother last year, but made the trip from Tasmania to Gold Coast to sell the Wotton Bassett colt to Coolmore’s Tom Magnier for a farm-record amount.
A horse walks into a bar and ends up Magic Millions favourite
There were no long faces for the 15 people in attendance when legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse, accompanied by a then little-known colt, walked into a bar. They all walked out with part-ownership of the frontrunner in Saturday’s Magic Millions race.
Elsa Pataky’s surprise show at beach race
Elsa Pataky was spotted with a very telling accessory as she rubbed shoulders with sporting stars and royalty for the annual Magic Millions beach race.
‘Our leading chance’: Kendrick preparing follow-up $3m assault
Champion Sunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick is riding the high of his opening Magic Millions carnival winner but is now sweating on a scratching to get his best chance into Saturday’s $3m Guineas.
The beachfront horse race that’s seen around the world
The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation. The Gold Coast Magic Millions beach run is the race seen around the world. See when it’s on in Surfers Paradise. VIDEO
‘Sky’s the limit’: In-form Dolan relishing Queensland move
Group 1 winning hoop and 2022 The Voice Australia contestant Robbie Dolan has hit the ground running in Queensland as he opens up on family life and his new found confidence.
‘Really serious horse’: In-from trainer ready to push on with stable addition
Gold Coast trainer Adam Campton is eager to continue his red-hot Queensland form, outlining his plans for a leading runner and highlighting another key chance with solid form.
‘Run with it’: Group 1 winner picks up where she left off
Group 1 winning trainer Paula Barron has made a successful return to the Queensland winners’ circle after taking over the training duties for A List Stud.
Ranked: Queensland’s top 20 rising jockeys uncovered
From Cairns to Gold Coast and throughout Central Queensland, the next generation of rising jockeys have been identified. See the full list of stars and have your say!
‘I’d usually flick past it’: Why I’ve changed my mind on Supercars
From barely a passing interest to an “experience I’ll never forget” – find out how this year’s GC500 changed sports reporter Jake Garland’s whole outlook on Supercars.
Odd nickname, broken bones, the man behind the wheel
He currently sits in pole position for the Supercars Championship, but how much do you really know about Erebus Motorsport driver Brodie Kostecki?
7kg drop in a week: Young jockey’s weight struggles, ‘downward spiral’
New Queensland hoop Jasper Franklin has opened up on his “downward spiral” that caused him to step away from racing and what inspired him to get his career back on track.
‘I’ll go anywhere’: Apprentice eager for provincial move
Country apprentice champion and transgender jockey Tyler Leslight is eager to challenge himself on the SEQ racing circuit after some overly impressive bush performances.
‘Extra bit of quality’: Qld female racing duo hit ground running
Rising trainer Renita Beaton has reflected on her red-hot start to the season alongside Gillian Heinrich as Queensland’s first all-female training duo.
Potential contenders revealed as Sunshine Coast to host $500k feature race
All star performers Zaaki and Cascadian will headline the redesigned Hollindale Stakes race day which is set to be run at the Sunshine Coast during the Winter Carnival.
Teen jockey aims high with top start to Queensland career
New Queensland jockey Bailey Wheeler has his sights set on an apprentice premiership title after some early stable support and key winners since making the move.
WATCH: Wild celeb-packed ad filmed at collapsed country club
A bevy of Gold Coast identities and racing-car drivers have appeared in a wild ‘Hollywood’ style ad filmed at the former Arundel Hills Country Club site. See the video.
‘Trust my first instinct’: Ex-banker relishes challenges of new stable
A former bank worker turned rising Queensland racing trainer says he’s learning some “harsh early lessons” while building momentum in running his new stable.
Winx’s foal up for sale? Owner details next move
The foal of wonder mare Winx will be old enough to come through the 2024 Magic Millions Yearling Sales. But will her owners take her through the ring or keep the filly to race with. Their next move detailed here.
Ultimate Magic Millions gallery: Craziest photos from 1990s to today
Magic Millions has been an icon on the Gold Coast for decades and we have been there to capture every aspect of it. As the 2023 edition goes ahead we look at the best images from over the years.
Jockey reveals what ‘spooked’ horse during Magic Millions beach race chaos
A jockey dumped in the water during Tuesday’s beach race has revealed what caused her horse to run loose in suburban streets, before galloping onto the highway.
Jockey hospitalised with multiple head injuries
The jockey who witnessed the tragic death of beloved hoop Chris Caserta has been hospitalised after suffering multiple head injuries. Full details
First look: Gold Coast’s giant new $8m racing mega development
The Gold Coast will become the home of the state’s harness racing headquarters with a new multimillion-dollar state-of-the-art facility to be built at an unexpected location.
Call that will never come: Sombre reality year after jockey’s death
Jockey Chris Caserta used to speak to his father Rob three times a day on the phone. A year on from the late jockey’s death the sombre reality that he won’t call again is still sinking in as friends and family remember the popular hoop.
Dettori pays tribute to Caserta on anniversary
The world’s most famous jockey Frankie Dettori has paid tribute to Chris Caserta to mark the one-year anniversary of the young jockey’s tragic death.
‘Joke’: Residents slam use of golf course for Supercheap ad
Arundel residents are fuming about the use of an important wildlife corridor to film an advertisement featuring revving cars and stunts. Read Supercheap Auto’s response
‘Out for a very long time’: Fears grow for superstar young jockey
Trainer and father Greg Cornish has provided a devastating update on his daughter, champion jockey Jasmine Cornish, following her fall at the Beaudesert trials on Tuesday.
MEGA GALLERY: Gold Coast celebrates Melbourne Cup
Giddy Up! Gold Coasters have stepped out in style for the race that stops the nation – see all the photos from venues across the Glitter Strip.
Peter & Regina’s Melbourne Cup photos
See the Melbourne Cup photo gallery from the king and queen of Gold Coast’s social scene – Regina King and Peter Flowers.
Money makers: Top tips for Gold Coast, Brisbane and interstate races
Racing.com’s form analyst Chris Nelson and TAB’s expert tipser Nicole Thomas have combined with the Gold Coast Bulletin to provide an insight into the top horses to tip at the Gold Coast, Brisbane and interstate meetings. SEE THEM HERE
Tim Slade: The bigger challenge ahead of GC500
As Supercars star Tim Slade prepares for the Gold Coast 500 this weekend, he’s getting ready for an even greater challenge.
Revealed: Fate of Supercars’ Gold Coast race decided
The future of Supercars on the Gold Coast has been decided, just days out from the 2022 event beginning.
‘Too smooth’ sailing in Sydney to Gold Coast yacht race
Winner of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race expected to finish at Southport in the Monday pre-dawn
Shock price rise for landmark facility development
It has been touted as a development that will make the Coast the envy of the southern hemisphere, but the budget has been blown out by tens of millions. WHAT CAUSED IT
‘Lives lost’: Racing’s drugs crisis and the plea to fix it
Leading jockeys have declared radical plans need to be introduced to stop athletes ‘running the drugs gauntlet’ as the sport fights to stop more lives being lost. SPECIAL REPORT
Revealed: Talented Aussie trainer inks deal to train for Addeybb’s owner in Dubai
Michael Costa will seize the opportunity of a lifetime and move from the Gold Coast to become a private trainer in Dubai.
Everything you need to know about Magic Millions line up
The Magic Millions is here for 2022 – here’s everything you need to know.
MEGA GALLERY: Magic Millions polo and showjumping
The Gold Coast’s annual Magic Millions race day is set for an incredible change in 2023 which will put it among the top three events of its kind in the world. SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY
PHOTOS: Magic Millions Polo and Showjumping
All the action and fashion to kick off the Gold Coast’s annual racing event.
How cyclone will impact Coast weather
Parts of Queensland are bracing for another cyclone after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth unleashed an extraordinary final blast. How it will impact the Gold Coast’s weather.
Download complete 2022 Gold Coast Sporting Calendar
The Gold Coast is in for another epic year of sport on both the local and national stages. These are the key dates you should circle on your calendars in 2022. DOWNLOAD YOUR FULL CALENDAR HERE.
Summer riches lure Kiwi star to Queensland
Samantha Collett is hoping to make her mark on Queensland racing and there’s no better time to announce herself than the summer carnival.
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