Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
The Carnival goes up another notch on Saturday with four black-type races heading a super Eagle Farm card.
QLD Racing
Noblet filly can still book interstate trip after Flemington
Time prevented Andrew Noblet from getting Lady Sadler to a Group 1 feature in Adelaide but he could look interstate for other targets if the filly performs to expectations at Flemington.
Dale’s Kosciuszko stars to line up 4000km apart
Trainer Matt Dale has his sight sets on a $5m Quokka success while watching several chances line up at Royal Randwick from afar.
‘Hard to get your head around’: Kembla track record holder comes to town
Exciting sprinter Sunrise will attempt to back up her explosive Kembla Grange victory in Saturday’s Midway Handicap at Randwick.
Heathcote sure Carbonara will pasta barrier test
Rob Heathcote is confident his filly Carbonara has improved her barrier manners after a disastrous debut and can show off her “enormous talent” in the Calaway Gal Stakes at Eagle Farm.
Empire to state his case for a shot at Scone Cup
Trainer Peter Snowden is keen to test Lavish Empire over 1500m again after his surprise win at the trip in the Muswellbrook Cup with a view to next month’s Scone Cup.
Dwyer’s Dragonne ready to roar on the big stage
Sunshine Coast trainer Shaun Dwyer is quietly confident his unbeaten filly Dragonne Rouge can win the Calaway Gal Stakes on Saturday at Eagle Farm.
Video ‘crystal clear’ on animal cruelty allegation: lawyer
A lawyer acting for the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has today argued a trackwork rider’s 16-month ban for striking a horse with a lead rope and a wooden twitch should stand.
‘I was a bit green’: Healey’s time to shine after Alligator Blood regret
Billy Healey has a pair of exciting three-year-olds in the Mick Dittman Plate and feels he has learned a lot since he trained Alligator Blood after a few regrets about that period.
‘Gone to another level’: Quokka first before Everest shot
A win in The Quokka will cap Headwall emergence as a top quality sprinter, and his trainer already has his sights on The Everest.
Ascot champ Asfoora thrives on beach retreat for Sangster
Globetrotting mare Asfoora is no stranger to new surrounds, and life at the beach for the past two weeks has her relaxed and ready for the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes on Saturday.
Star colt Broadsiding retired, stud fee announced for 2025
The Godolphin star was a winner of the Rosehill Guineas this autumn before finishing his career with an unplaced effort in the All Aged Stakes.
Acton has incredible Group 1 omen for Hi Barbie
Jennifer Acton, the widow of the late racing identity and cattle baron Alan, believes she might have a good omen as she eyes off a winter carnival Group 1 win with Hi Barbie.
‘Sick of running second to him’: Miller’s cheeky ‘plan’ to beat Overpass
Sick of running second in The Quokka, Simon Miller has joked he might try to unsettle favourite Overpass. But the WA trainer believes he has a three-year-old capable of turning the tables.
Country jockeys lose riding gear in mobile home fire
Two Queensland country jockeys who lost $50,000 worth of riding gear and equipment after a fire destroyed their mobile home have thanked the racing industry for their support.
Waller on Move for season Group 1 record
Chris Waller was the leading Group 1 trainer during the Sydney autumn carnival and he has another record in his sights this weekend.
Private Eye on target for winter return after career fears
Private Eye survived a career-threatening eye infection and is preparing for a Queensland winter carnival comeback.
Five stories that defined Sydney’s autumn carnival
News Corp racing expert Mitch Cohen was trackside at every meeting of the autumn carnival and some of Australian racing’s finest theatre first-hand.
Ipswich preview and tips for Easter Monday
It’s a solid card at Ipswich for the Easter Monday meeting and here is the race-by-race preview and tips.
Problem horse gives Gollan satisfying win on fantastic day
Tony Gollan derived great satisfaction from King Kapa’s win at Eagle Farm as the leading trainer enjoyed a winning treble.
Jimmysstar shines in All Aged triumph as Maher eyes Everest
Ciaron Maher has found his next The Everest contender after Jimmysstar underlined his talent in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
‘It means a lot’: Jett repays Gai with Hareeba success
Jett Stanley scored a memorable win in the Hareeba Stakes in his last day as an apprentice after convincing Gai Waterhouse to keep the ride on The Instructor.
Bankers Choice claims Mornington Cup on way to Warrnambool
Bankers Choice secured a golden ticket into the Caulfield Cup with his Mornington Cup win, and the Warrnambool carnival could now be on the radar.
‘Proper horse’: Nepotism unleashes electric burst to win Champagne
With relations like Black Caviar, All Too Hard and Ole Kirk, Nepotism showed he has inherited the family’s elite talent with a big win the Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Randwick.
Bois D’Argent makes timely return to form in JRA Plate
Trainers Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald receive an early wedding presence with a Group 3 winning double at Randwick including Bois D’Argent in the JRA Plate.
Clark special springs an upset in Packer Plate
Shangri La Spring caused a boilover with a perfectly judged frontrunning ride by Tim Clark in the Group 3 Frank Packer Plate at Randwick.
Navy Pilot steers course towards Group 1 winter target
A winter carnival Group 1 is the logical next step for Ciaron Maher colt Navy Pilot after a dominant win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Big opportunity’: McMurray out to make most of Sydney stint
Queensland apprentice Jace McMurray has been handed a big opportunity to boost his career in the Harbour City.
Briasa can seal Everest slot with Group 1 double
A slot in The Everest could be the reward if Briasa can secure a rare Group 1 Randwick sprint double on Saturday.
Baker happy to take Group 1 risk with smart filly
Bjorn Baker has belief Within The Law can handle a sharp rise in distance in the Champagne Stakes as the trainer aims to make it three straight weeks of Group 1 wins.
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
A quality meeting at Eagle Farm on Saturday, headlined by two black-type races as we edge towards the Winter Carnival.
‘Blown away’: Sears sets sights on Derby with Beau Dazzler
Exciting colt Beau Dazzler appears well on track for a Group 1 Queensland Derby mission.
Miss Joelene proves fresh is best at Doomben
\Kelly Schweida-trained mare Miss Joelene continued her impressive first-up form with a dominant victory in a quality handicap at Doomben on Wednesday.
Gun mares top early betting for Stradbroke
If the TAB’s first market for this year’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap proves correct, it’s going to be a girls’ day out at Eagle Farm.
Baker launches winter carnival assault in Archer slot race
Bjorn Baker has had a very successful Sydney autumn and is turning his focus on the Queensland winter carnival starting with The Archer slot race.
Kiwi raider Seeks more Group 1 glory in All Aged
New Zealand sprinter Grail Seeker has won two Group 1s this season and will attempt to snare a third in the All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
‘Hasn’t gone backwards’: Emerging sprinter chasing hat-trick
Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou have ambitions of heading to the Queensland winter carnival for a Group 1 crack with an in-form sprinter chasing a third win in a row this weekend.
Treasurethe Moment snatches ‘incredible’ Oaks victory from defeat
Treasurethe Moment was expected to win the Australian Oaks with ease but gave trainer Matt Laurie some anxious moments before producing an improbable victory.
Owner rejects ‘flattering’ stud offers for Leap To Fame
Stud offers for Leap To Fame have “gone to another level” since his latest win in NZ, but they’re not enough to sway his owner to retire him.
Autumn Glow remains chance for All Aged
Chris Waller filly Autumn Glow was among the 22 nominations for the Group 1 All Aged Stakes after she was scratched as an odds-on favourite last Saturday.
‘A wonderful horse’: Vandyke reveals surprise Alligator Blood highlight
Queensland trainer David Vandyke reflects on his time with Group 1 star Alligator Blood – and the win that stands out above them all.
Gollan filly back on track and ready to Barbie-cue her rivals
Tony Gollan-trained Hi Barbie is primed to make a statement this winter after overcoming a heart condition.
All Aged to set Antino on his way for Pride Of Jenni showdown
Tony Gollan’s stable star Antino is on a collision course with superstar mare Pride Of Jenni in next month’s $1m Group 1 Doomben Cup.
Resolution reached in King of the Mountain scratching drama
Queensland slot-holders who scratch their horse without a veterinary certificate will now receive the last-place prizemoney following a review by Racing Queensland.
Asfoora dazzles in homecoming win at Morphettville
Royal Ascot winner Asfoora made a triumphant return to Australian racing in the Group 3 Irwin Stakes at Morphettville.
Zeus toughs out Golden Mile victory after barrier incident
Regal Zeus overcame an interrupted week – and a race-day barrier mishap – to score a tough all-the-way win in the Golden Mile at Bendigo.
Guineas winner Wonder Boy to get ‘bigger and better’
Wonder Boy scored a deserved win in the Bendigo Guineas to book a trip to Queensland, and trainer Jerome Hunter is confident the best is still ahead.
Via Sistina joins Winx with crowning glory in Queen Elizabeth
Via Sistina now sits alongside champion mare Winx in the history books with her victory in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes that will seal Horse of the Year honours.
Tempted atones for Slipper defeat with gutsy Percy Sykes win
High-class Godolphin filly Tempted was forced to cover plenty of ground but ended a terrific two-year-old campaign with a commanding victory in the Percy Sykes Stakes at Randwick.
Costin wins thriller at wet and wild Doomben
Visiting jockey Winona Costin had one ride at Doomben and she sure made it count before the meeting was abandoned.
Heartbreak horse repays Ryan’s patience in $1m Final
Trainer Sara Ryan’s perseverance with injury-plagued galloper Matcha Latte was rewarded with success in the Provincial Midway Championships Final at Randwick.
McColm craves Easy path to Stradbroke for Kosciuszko champ
Far Too Easy, who has twice cheated death, has enjoyed a trouble-free preparation for the winter carnival and that’s how trainer David McColm wants it to remain.
Trainers’ boss makes temporary return after quitting
Just seven days after quitting as ATA boss, Cameron Partington is back to help out trainers in Queensland until a new chief is found.
Alligator Blood’s glorious career comes to a close
Hopes of Alligator Blood making a return to the track have been dashed with the seven-time Group 1 winner retired.
‘She’ll take catching’: Bates eyes another Group 1 heist
Jockey Declan Bates is plotting another Group 1 raid at Randwick with a freewheeling mare a year after his exploits with Pride Of Jenni.
Read my Lipps: Cifrado will bounce back from slot race shocker
Trainer Rex Lipp still has Stradbroke Handicap ambitions for Cifrado as he looks to put his last-placed finish in the King Of The Mountain slot race behind him at Doomben on Saturday.
Suspension reprieve for trainer who struck horse with poly pipe
Rockhampton trainer Tom Smith has his penalty varied and will be allowed to continue training despite being captured on CCTV footage striking a horse he trained.
‘It’s a dream for me’: Jack on Group 1 ride with wise buy
Lifelong racing enthusiast Jack Pakis waited a long time to find the horse of his dreams, and Light Infantry Man has taken him on an incredible ride.
New formula can land a second Queen Elizabeth with Dubai Honour
Trainer William Haggas changed tack with Dubai Honour in his lead-up to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and jockey Tom Marquand feels it can still deliver a second win in the Group 1.
Favourites day: Is this the easiest $63 multi ever?
There are six hot favourites on day two of The Championships and punters are being tempted to multi them up with a $1 all-up bet paying at least $63.
Baker’s Queen backing up to deliver another Group 1
Trainer Bjorn Baker couldn’t be happier with his Doncaster Mile winner Stefi Magnetica and is confident she will handle the back-up as she strives for a third Group 1 win at Randwick.
Stokes wary on second-up specialist in Golden Mile
Arran Bay has outstanding second-up record but trainer Phillip Stokes is downplaying his chances in the Golden Mile at Bendigo on Saturday.
Life’s a beach for Gollan mare in Sapphire bid
Tony Gollan mare Skirt The Law has overcome her health issues with some work at the beach ahead of her next target at Randwick on Saturday.
Caulfield Cup champ ‘going better’ for Sydney Cup
Harry Coffey will head to Randwick for just one ride on day two of The Championship confident he is on the right horse in the Group 1 Sydney Cup.
Schweida playing catch-up with Autumngirl’s Oaks prep
Trainer Kelly Schweida thinks he has a Queensland Oaks filly on his hands in the promising Autumngirl … but recent wet weather has put her ‘way behind the eight-ball’ as she prepares to return to the races on Saturday.
Miracle Mile winner skips slot race for Leap To Fame rematch
Miracle Mile winner Don Hugo will not contest WA’s richest harness race after a disappointing performance in NZ.
Jockeys, trainers back Melbourne Cup weights shake up
Racing Victoria has made a big change to the Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup that will ensure our best jockeys can be involved in the two spring majors.
‘Very important for me’: Melbourne Cup-winning hoop eyes Sydney glory
Superstar jockey Christophe Lemaire won the Melbourne Cup on his first visit to Australia and will be hoping to have a similar impact on day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
Pride Of Jenni set to headline Queensland carnival
There will be no Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence for Pride Of Jenni, who will head towards the Queensland winter carnival instead.
Ipswich preview and tips for Wednesday
The sun is shining on a massive 10 race Ipswich midweek card on Wednesday and I’m keen on some horses with Saturday credentials.
Sydney Cup favourite ‘has the pedigree’ for two-mile test
Sydney Cup favourite Alalcance will need to conquer new ground if she is to maintain her phenomenal unbeaten autumn campaign on Saturday.
Heathcote’s ‘serious bullets’ for Brisbane Winter Carnival
Rob Heathcote will head into the Queensland Winter Carnival with “a couple of serious bullets” in his arsenal
Moscini set for another Battle Of The Bush mission
Toowoomba trainer Dale Groves is set for another Battle Of The Bush tilt with his grand warrior Moscini.
Monday gallop to determine Pride Of Jenni’s path
Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes is still an option for reigning champ Pride Of Jenni, with a crucial track gallop on Monday to determine her path ahead of a Queensland campaign.
‘It’s just greatness’: Leap To Fame sets up Inter Dominion bid
Champion pacer Leap To Fame set the scene for a record-breaking Brisbane Inter Dominion after producing the best performance of his stellar career to win the $NZ1 million Race by betcha at Cambridge.
Apprentice’s huge gamble to defy instructions pays off
Apprentice jockey Emily Lang ignored instructions to win aboard Boomtown Boss at Eagle Farm before declaring the Tony Gollan galloper will be “very hard to beat” in the Queensland Guineas.
Hawkes team unearths another grey flash in TJ triumph
Team Hawkes won the TJ Smith Stakes for the fourth time with another brilliant grey as Briasa stamped himself as racing’s new sprint star.
‘I needed a major’: Baker brought to tears after Doncaster win
Trainer Bjorn Baker was overcome with emotion after finally winning an “iconic Sydney race” he craved when Stefi Magnetica claimed the Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick.
‘Rising star’ Aeliana leaves boys in her wake in Derby demolition
Aeliana produced a stunning performance in the Australian Derby to become just the 10th filly to win the race.
Unbeaten colt completes dream week for Laurie in Sires’
Unbeaten Victorian colt Vinrock created history with his thrilling win in the Inglis Sires’ at Randwick and provide trainer Matt Laurie with his second Group 1 win for the week.
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