Preludes to shape Williams’ decision
CRAIG Williams will make a call on who he will ride in the Blue Diamond after he rides Catchy and Property in this weekend’s two Preludes.
QLD Racing
Bell’s deeds recalled as Oink takes bacon
PAUL Hammersley felt an extra lift in his quest to find clear running, hinting that Oink may have had some divine intervention in his triumphant return at Eagle Farm.
Nathan’s Racebook: Saturday preview
BEST BETS: THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners around Australia on Saturday.
‘She’s my best two-year-old by a long way’
TRAINER Matt Dunn rates Eagle Farm debutant Trestrail easily his best two-year-old and had his opinion franked in a jumpout against older stablemates earlier this week.
Clubs seek slice of $53m pie
THE deadline for Racing Queensland to reveal infrastructure plans is looming as a host of clubs across the three codes of racing vie for a slice of an allocated $53 million.
Team Teal driving cancer message
THE best female harness drivers in the state are on a mission to take up the fight against ovarian cancer and will be easily distinguishable as being part of Team Teal over the next six weeks.
Slipper booted for superb Snitzkraft
KELSO Wood is likely to resist Golden Slipper temptation and aim up at the Brisbane winter carnival with emerging youngster Snitzkraft.
Yes Sir! Browne seizes moment to snatch Cup
DAMIAN Browne felt rival jockeys were overplaying the bias against the inside section at Corbould Park and took full advantage to win the Sunshine Coast Cup on Sir Moments.
Song in tune for Cup
TRAINER Kevin Kemp has declared HIS MARE Sold For Song is in peak condition for the Listed Sunshine Coast Cup after returning from a hit-and-run mission to Melbourne.
Nathan’s Racebook: Sunshine Coast
BEST BETS: THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners at Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
Minimum bet limit message too vague
THE absence of a minimum bet limit being applied by Racing Queensland has created huge discussion and revealed an appalling lack of leadership at RQ.
Hoops get free ride from appeals farce
JOCKEYS’ association representatives are set to meet QRIC and stewards this week to seek a solution to Queensland’s dog’s breakfast appeal system.
Veteran rekindles the glory days
MONSTER gelding Transporter wound back the clock in an Eagle Farm victory on Saturday that surprised everyone bar trainer Lindsay Hatch and his staff.
Whopper still hungry for a winner
OF all the characters in Queensland racing, few surpass the indomitable Norm “Whopper” Stephens.
Newham back in business with Makin
TRAINER Garry Newham, who won an Australian Derby, along with multiple Group 1s with Starcraft, will make his return to the racetrack on Saturday with Deconstructed.
Nathan’s Racebook: Eagle Farm
BEST BETS: THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners at Eagle Farm and Randwick on Saturday.
Limit still a mystery bet
RACING powerbrokers have yet to explain why Queensland will not adopt minimum bet legislation which is used by southern states.
Minister scratches minimum bet rule
RACING Minister Grace Grace has declared the State Government has no intentions to introduce legislation that would implement minimum bet requirements in Queensland.
Slipper a good fit for Houtzen
RESPECTED analysts Timeform have suggested Magic Millions winner Houtzen has the scope to increase her rating to a level that is capable of winning the Golden Slipper.
‘I had to find half an hour to thank everyone’
JOHN Moloney was still in a state of shock, not so much from his filly Flying Jess’ win at $101 in the Magic Millions Guineas but from the reaction which followed.
Hayes can’t wait for Slipper rematch
DAVID Hayes concedes Houtzen was far too good for Madeenaty in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic, but says his filly will be a different proposition in the Golden Slipper.
Pride hits Target with speedster
TRAINER Joe Pride declared his gelding Target In Sight’s win in the Magic Millions Sprint as its finest moment yet.
Slipper next on Houtzen’s hit list
DYNAMIC filly Houtzen shot to the top of Golden Slipper betting charts after she made a mess of her rivals in the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Filly’s gruelling route to pot of gold
THERE were several hurdles Houtzen had to overcome in order to snare the major prize at the Gold Coast on Saturday, adding more merit to the win.
Portelli’s nerves tested in thriller
GARY Portelli thought he had run third or fourth with Testashadow in the Magic Millions Cup and even after being told his number was in the frame, still didn’t believe it.
Flying Jess ends Rupert’s hot streak
AS the Winning Rupert bubble burst in the Magic Millions Guineas, syndicator Joe O’Neill gave the most confident post-race appraisal of a 100-1 chance you will ever hear.
Davo’s Last Say: Magic Millions tips
THE Daily Telegraph’s racing expert Brad Davidson breaks down every race on Magic Millions Day to find the best bets and quaddie picks on one of Australia’s premier racedays.
‘Medical marvel’ shreds records
JEFF Lloyd, the man who suffered a stroke four years ago, will carry the hopes of thousands of punters when he rides the two favourites in the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast.
Winning Rupert cleared for takeoff
MAGIC Millions Guineas hotpot Winning Rupert was cleared to take his place in the field on Saturday after a week of rumours that left trainer Bjorn Baker bemused.
Munce’s big shot at history
CHRIS Munce can claim a special piece of Magic Millions history if Ours To Keep or Champ Elect win Saturday’s 2YO Classic.
Nathan’s Racebook: Magic Millions Day
THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners at the rich Magic Millions meeting at Gold Coast on Saturday.
Birchley eyes more Magic moments
MAGIC Millions Day has been cruel and kind for trainer Liam Birchley, who will build on his remarkable record of representation at the rich Gold Coast meeting on Saturday.
Records set to tumble in sale ring
THE Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale is on target to smash all previous records as the average surged beyond the $200,000 mark at Thursday’s session.
Partnership reignites Gai’s love for the game
THE name at the top of the Magic Millions buying board is the same and so is the confident assessment of her horses, but this year Gai Waterhouse has a renewed spring in her step.
Robbie is ready to risk From Within
BOOKMAKER Robbie Waterhouse said he will be “inclined to risk” early favourite From Within when he fields at the Magic Millions meeting on Saturday.
Tommy’s tips: How to make Millions on the Coast
TAB MARKET MOVERS/TIPS: LEADING Sydney jockey Tommy Berry says the Magic Millions 2YO Classic is wide open despite From Within dominating the market.
Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend, headlined by the rich Magic Millions card on the Gold Coast.
Hayes: You’d be Mad not to back my filly
TRAINER David Hayes says his filly Madeenaty is the forgotten horse in Saturday’s Magic Millions Classic.
No deel: Tighe misses out on top colt
PROMINENT owners Peter Tighe and Neville Morgan had to settle for second place after they were beaten on the sought-after Dundeel-Miss Finland colt at the opening session of the Magic Millions.
Favourite within reach of Magic records
FROM Within will have to do more than become the first horse to win the Magic Millions at her second start on Saturday; she will also have to set a new record price for the winner of the race.
Race is on to spot the stars
BLOODSTOCK agents Guy Mulcaster, Julian Blaxland and James Harron will put their friendships aside in a bid to snare a potential star at the Magic Millions yearling sale this week.
Lloyd takes note of Schofield’s high praise for rival
THE words of Jeff Lloyd’s brother-in-law Glyn Schofield came closer to becoming reality after From Within firmed to favouritism on Tuesday for the Magic Millions Classic.
Stewards allow draw to roll on after mix up
STEWARDS made a call on the run to allow Tuesday’s Magic Millions barrier draw to proceed — and stand — despite an error during the televised event.
Houtzen, we have a problem: Star filly draws wide
BARRIER DRAW: PUNTERS have reacted with alacrity after the barrier draw for the Magic Millions, with From Within taking over as favourite from Houtzen.
Weir hoping history repeats in Gold Coast return
MONDAY MAIL: DARREN Weir made a faultless hit-and-run expedition to last year’s Magic Millions and is planning another raid this weekend.
Yarraman thriving as farm life pays off
SIFTING through 1000 horses to find a MM winner is a difficult task, but if buyers had stuck to just the one draft last year they would have the three favourites for Saturday’s Classic.
Munce not afraid of favoured pair
AS someone who is more aware than most of what it takes to win a Magic Millions, Chris Munce is not scared by what he has seen from new favourites Houtzen and From Within.
Queenslanders have strong hand in Classic
THE interstate jousting started in earnest on Sunday, with a classic Queensland v NSW confrontation looming in Saturday’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
Weir pushes on despite distance query for Star
STRATUM Star will be part of Darren Weir’s strong attack on Saturday’s Gold Coast MM race day despite the trainer having reservations about him tackling 2200m.
Moore power to the punters
GARY Moore considers himself “part-Queenslander” and local punters would be happy to adopt him as his envious record in the state continued on the Gold Coast.
Disgruntled punters slam minimum limit
PUNTERS have slammed the absence of a Minimum Bet Limit in Racing Queensland’s new Race Information fee schedule, despite the control body’s insistence it was out of their hands.
Houtzen grabs top billing for Millions
GOLD Coast filly Houtzen stormed the top of markets for next week’s $2 million Magic Millions Classic after another dominant display on home turf on Saturday.
Australia still on the map
A HORSE afforded the unflattering last start comment of “will be retired” by the respected Best Bets publication will try and resurrect his career at Saturday’s Gold Coast meeting.
Bookmakers’ base rate set for turnover time
RACING Queensland has gambled on bookmakers turning over more on the state’s racing in a bid to boost the embattled industry’s bottom line.
Nathan’s racebook: Gold Coast best bets
THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners on the Gold Coast with his regular column, Nathan’s Racebook.
Winning Rupert up with the best
ONE of Australia’s most respected form analysts says he would have Bjorn Baker’s unbeaten colt Winning Rupert favourite in a match race against all of Australia’s best sprinters.
Zoustar leader of first-crop sires
THE the first yearling progeny from some leading stars of yesteryear will be on show at the Gold Coast Magic Millions sales next week but the race is far from won.
Houtzen eyes extra cash for Millions
TRAINER Toby Edmonds is leaning towards a start for Houtzen at the Gold Coast on Saturday, with any prizemoney assuring her of a Magic Millions start.
Tributes flow for ‘special’ Shoot Out
FORMER star Queensland galloper Shoot Out died prematurely this week after contracting colic and then found to have a torn diaphragm.
Oscietra off to paddock after debut defeat
DAVID Hayes will send Black Caviar’s daughter Oscietra to the paddock for a month and be allowed to develop and grow following her Flemington defeat.
Munce aims at massive payday with gun colt
MONDAY MAIL: TRAINER Chris Munce hopes history will remain on his side when Ours To Keep chases the biggest ever payday in Queensland racing.
Portelli not loading Magic Bullet just yet
GARY Portelli is one of a number of trainers walking the Magic Millions tightrope and he’s leaving all options open with exciting colt Single Bullet.
Houtzen blows the house down
THE defeat of Oscietra may not have been what racing fans wanted on Sunday, but it did serve to further underline the talent exhibited by Houtzen at Doomben a week earlier.
Super colt Winning over Lloyd
JEFF Lloyd reckons money-making machine Winning Rupert is the horse he has longed to come across ever since he set up base in Australia.
Important win when $500,000 is at stake
THE horse they call “Mosty” joined the ranks of racing’s millionaires on Saturday as he secured a $500,000 bonus with a tenacious win at Eagle Farm.
Top-ranking Toby out to continue hot form
AUSTRALIA’S hottest stable is poised to add to its winning tally at Eagle Farm today, as Toby Edmonds bides his time on deciding the next move for potential star Houtzen.
Browne: Munce youngster a Keeper
JOCKEY Damian Browne is adamant unbeaten youngster Ours To Keep can repel the interstate raiders in Saturday’s B.J. McLachlan Stakes.
Nathan’s Racebook: Eagle Farm
BEST BETS: THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners at Eagle Farm with his regular column, Nathan’s Racebook.
Most Important chasing hat-trick
MOST Important is poised to become racing’s most unlikely millionaire on Saturday at his 11th start in a campaign that looked on a path to oblivion.
Bjorn won’t tempt fate with Rupert
BJORN Baker is yet to witness Winning Rupert race in any of his four starts and he will keep the trend going on Saturday for fear or jinxing his tilt at a $500,000 UBET Summer Crown Bonus.
Invincible Star shows Magic Millions credentials
CO-TRAINER Gai Waterhouse anticipates B.J. McLachlan Stakes contender Debonairly proving herself a worthy Magic Millions companion for Invincible Star.
Mighty Mare the toast of polarising 2016
AFTER an incredible year on and off the track, Matt Stewart reviews all the highs and lows of 2016 that saw a superstar cement her status and plenty of controversy.
Dylan opening his own doors
DYLAN Dunn struck the first blow for South Australia in this year’s Origin Jockey Series when he rode his first Queensland winner on Saturday.
Distance query has Madeenaty on drift for MM
TOP qualifier Madeenaty has lost her grip on Magic Millions favouritism in the wake of her scrambling Wyong win last Thursday.
Parnham considers going coast to coast
AFTER striking a blow for Western Australia in Saturday’s Origin Jockey Series, Brad Parnham indicated he may return east next month searching for rides as a freelance.
Houtzen makes play for MM Classic in debut sizzler
HOUTZEN lived up to the betting hype and emerged as a genuine Magic Millions contender with a dominant debut performance at Doomben.
Trainers banking on filly to deliver Christmas cheer
GARRARD is out to bring some Christmas cheer to what has been a frustrating week for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young when she runs at Doomben.
Nathan’s Racebook: Doomben
THE Courier-Mail’s racing editor Nathan Exelby looks for the winners at Doomben with his regular column, Nathan’s Racebook.
Strangles outbreak suffocates Bell’s stable
TRAINER Darren Bell has described the discovery of three cases of Strangles in his stable as “devastating”, with his small team now prohibited from racing in the short term.
Currie guilty again but vows to fight outcome
AFTER being found guilty of a second positive swab charge on Thursday, Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has indicated he will fight the findings of both cases.
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