Full Steam Ahead: Yellow Brick on road towards Epsom tilt
Yellow Brick’s performance in the Stradbroke Handicap has set up a return to Sydney for the Group 1 Epsom Handicap after his plans last spring went astray.
SA Racing
Impressive colt stands up for Stokes at Murray Bridge
Trainer Phillip Stokes had to scratch the favourite in the Magic Millions Racing Rewards 2YO at Murray Bridge but still won the race with impressive colt Matahga.
‘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.
‘He was a legend’: Bedggood, Bates dedicate Sandown win to Laing
Trainer Gavin Bedggood and jockey Logan Bates both paid tribute to their late former mentor Robbie Laing after combining to win the final race at Sandown with Hughes.
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Hoop in race against time to retain Victorian licence
Anthony Darmanin is a runaway leader in the Tasmanian jockeys’ premiership but a need to comply with Victorian riding requirements could bring a shock win in the Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield.
Femminile chasing Derby double in new colours
Trainer Phillip Stokes says a short hop to the Magic Millions sales complex had no impact on Femminile’s bid to become a dual Derby winner in Saturday’s Group 1 Queensland Derby.
‘I slept in the back of a car’: How Joliestar’s owner started from nothing
There was a time when Brendan Lindsay didn’t know where his next dollar would come from. Now, he is the owner of Cambridge Stud as his flagship mare Joliestar chases a third Group 1 win on Saturday.
Hulbert has Melbourne Cup dream for ex-Maher import
European import Dillian is unbeaten since moving to Queensland from Victoria, and trainer Will Hulbert will set his sights on the Melbourne Cup if he can win again at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Reminds me of Sizzling’: Munce baffled at lack of respect for colt
Trainer Chris Munce believes his colt Cool Archie, who he says reminds him of Sizzling, will finally get the respect he deserves if he can produce a fourth straight win on Saturday.
Japanese stars on Melbourne spring carnival hit list
Victorian racing officials will work together to recruit Japanese raiders for the spring carnival following their success last year. See some of the horses on their wishlist.
Flemington breaks with New Year’s Day tradition
Victoria Racing Club has broken with tradition and shifted it’s New Year’s Day meeting in a move aimed at drawing a larger crowd and new audience.
Browne plots Derby revenge in friendly Pakenham rivalry
Trainer Emma-Lee Browne would love to see Pakenham horses Femminile and Statuario repeat their SA Derby quinella in the Queensland Derby but with a different result.
‘It does hurt’: Shailer’s Group 1 search rocked by barrier
Trainer Paul Shailer has an exciting Queensland Derby prospect but his chances of landing a first Group 1 have been hurt by a wide barrier.
Tycoon takes second crack at Qld riches in Sires’ Produce
A strong second in a $1m race has only increased Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young’s hope of a big Queensland win with two-year-old Prince Tycoon in the Group 2 BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes.
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