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While all other sports have stopped, it was business as usual – albeit with no one in attendance – at the Gold Coast Turf Club.
‘Tough now? Five-fold if we stop racing’
The Gold Coast Turf Club has already lost over $500,000 and been forced to stand down staff as they look to use new racing zones put in place across the state to survive.
‘Like a child on red cordial’
A horse who acts like a young child on red cordial has delivered Donna Grisedale’s 100th career win as a trainer.
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Eggleston stays the course
MEL Eggleston regrets starting All Over Bosanova from a wide barrier in the Gold Coast Guineas but he will regroup and still aim the filly at two upcoming Group 1 races.
Kemp waits to put theory to test
TRAINER Kevin Kemp is resigned to having to wait at least another week before he can test a theory about Sold For Song.
Byrne reunites with former master
Jim Byrne will resume a 30-year association when he rides Steel Zip for his former master Pat Duff at the Gold Coast.
Rudy looks for Stakes upset
RUDY has been a trainer’s dream for Helen Page who hasn’t ruled out the gelding recording an upset in today’s $358,000 Hollindale Stakes.
Golden girls hold key to success
QUEENSLAND trainers will rely on girl power to kickstart their winter carnival tallies in a string of races on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Why Turf Club is quitting ‘PM’s Cup’
THE Gold Coast Turf Club has had enough — it is scratching the Prime Minister’s Cup. After 34 years the club will host its final naming of the $100k race today. Here’s why.
Ross due for change of luck
TRAINER Les Ross is looking for a change of luck with River Racer when she runs in the Group 3 Gold Coast Guineas tomorrow.
It’s Somewhat lifts game to new level
WITH Hauraki cooling his heels in the paddock, It’s Somewhat is poised to exact revenge in the feature WFA races for Godolphin this carnival, starting with the Hollindale Stakes.
Kiwis land strong field of raiders
THEY’RE BACK! The Kiwis have long been a force in Queensland during the winter and a plane load of 15 New Zealanders touched down in Brisbane.
Sheriff wants to ban whip protests
REVERED former chief steward John Schreck has called for whip protests to be scrapped.
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