Eagle Farm’s John Power Stand will be condemned next year and the Brisbane Racing Club says that beyond that, there is “no clear path forward” for operating the state’s premier track for spectators and owners.
Hall of Fame jockey Malcolm Johnston is adamant James McDonald will claim his national riding record for most Group 1 wins in a season – it’s just a matter of when.
James Cummings has withdrawn his application for the famous Leilani Lodge stables at Royal Randwick after accepting an offer to train in Hong Kong.
It will surely help Group 1 JJ Atkins contender Torque To Be Sure that he will actually be able to see where he is going in the big race on Saturday, after having major issues the last time he raced.
Big-time owner Rupert Legh has won three Stradbrokes but says he won’t be backing his favourite War Machine at the short odds on offer in the 2025 edition of Queensland’s greatest race.
Co-trainer Ben Hayes declared Lindsay Park had its “best hand” to secure a first Stradbroke Handicap following the barrier draw on Tuesday night.
Zac Lloyd will aim to become the first jockey in more than 30 years to win consecutive Stradbroke Handicaps and his parents don’t want to tempt fate.
Seven close mates are living the dream with a runner in the Stradbroke, and some members of their Bond 007 syndicate are hoping for a massive payday after backing it at $201.
Cejay Graham has a “pinch myself moment” in the Stradbroke Handicap and has some wise words ringing in her ears as she prepares for her first ride in Queensland’s most prestigious race.
Victorian jockey Jett Stanley says it will be a special moment if he can honour his late grandfather by winning his first Group 1 in the Stradbroke Handicap.
Tony Gollan looks set to have a Stradbroke Handicap contender stranded outside the field for a third straight year with Transatlantic unable to be re-handicapped for his win last Saturday.
Trainer Glen Thompson will decide whether unlucky Queensland Oaks placegetter Benagil will back-up in the Q22 this weekend.
Grafterburners has been no match for Cool Archie in both runs this campaign but trainer Kelly Schweida is confident of turning the tables in the Group 1 JJ Atkins.
The stewards inquiry into a physical altercation between two Queensland jockeys is likely to be resumed in Stradbroke Handicap week.
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