Stradbroke defence much closer to home for Baker
Bjorn Baker missed last year’s epic Stradbroke victory because he was in England for a wedding but nothing will keep him away from Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Ryan reminisces on Snitzel ahead of dual state Saturday tilt
Trainer Gerald Ryan, who trained the great Snitzel which passed this week aged 23, is set for a bumper weekend with leading chances at Rosehill and Eagle Farm.
Larrikin truck driver has suit and speech ready for Stradbroke dream
Hobby trainer and full-time truck driver Craig Cousins is on the cusp of fulfilling a dream run with his Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap hopeful The Inflictor.
Ownership group split over Front Page’s bid for Stradbroke glory
It was a close vote among owners to run Front Page in Saturday’s Stradbroke with the horse’s former trainer against the move.
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‘We won’t be recruiting a CEO’: Kanga to serve as MRC executive chairman
Melbourne Racing Club’s John Kanga to return to the role of executive chairman following the shock departure of CEO Tom Reilly.
“We’re all devastated”: Super stallion Snitzel dies
Group 1 winner turned super stallion Snitzel has died aged 23 leaving behind an ever lasting legacy on the thoroughbred racing landscape.
Grounded Corey flying high ahead of dream Group 1 bid
Father-and-son trainers Chris and Corey Munce are enjoying a dream winter carnival which they’re hoping will culminate in a Group 1 victory this Saturday at Eagle Farm.
Roughie king Maloney strikes again with Derby pick-up ride
Ryan Maloney scored another longshot Group 1 victory as he seized an opportunity to ride Maison Louis in the Queensland Derby.
Joliestar denies local fairytale in Kingsford Smith heart-stopper
Star mare Joliestar came from nowhere to snatch victory in the Kingsford Smith Cup, denying young jockey Angela Jones her first Group 1 success.
Marathon float trip ends well for Lees filly in Queensland Oaks
Recent floods nearly left You Wahng stranded in NSW, but the Kris Lees filly overcame travel challenges to take out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm.
‘Biggest certainty ever’: O’Brien’s latest swipe at Melbourne Cup scratching
Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien declared Jan Brueghel was a certainty to win last year’s Melbourne Cup after the horse won the Coronation Cup overnight, and has ruled out a return.
Shannon steps down as Entain Australia boss
Leading wagering figure Dean Shannon has announced he will step down as boss of Entain Australia.
Coolmore backs O’Brien to pull off Storm Boy masterstroke
Coolmore has the utmost faith master trainer Aidan O’Brien can get Storm Boy back to his best at Royal Ascot after he failed to beat a runner home in his northern hemisphere debut.
Pride Of Jenni, Antino face off before Doomben Cup clash
Pride Of Jenni and Antino have come together to eye each other off before they do battle in the Group 1 Doomben Cup on Saturday.
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