Melbourne Cup hopeful sidelined with injury
A promising stayer which had been one of the top fancies for the 2024 Melbourne Cup has injured his tendon and faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.
QLD Racing
Gollan gun to start Stradbroke bid in $1m slot race
Tony Gollan would love to give promising Transatlantic a shot at the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and will kick him off in a $1m slot race in regional Queensland.
Dubai Honour sets up Queen Elizabeth blockbuster with Tancred win
Dubai Honour kept his unbeaten Australian record intact in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes and a clash with superstar mare Via Sistina now awaits in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Moment to Treasure as gun filly dominates Vinery Stud
Star Victorian filly Treasurethe Moment enhanced her standing as the ATC Oaks favourite with a commanding victory in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill.
Pride finds positives as Ceolwulf scrapes home in Neville Sellwood
Joe Pride concedes Ceolwulf will needs to improve to threaten Via Sistina in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes after scrambling to a narrow victory in the Neville Sellwood Stakes at Rosehill.
Lekvarte enhances value before sale with Group 2 victory
What is likely to be her final racing preparation, Lekvarte powered through the heavy track at Rosehill to claim a thrilling win in the Group 2 Emancipation Stakes.
Pocketing earns shot at Derby with gutsy Tulloch win
The Group 1 Australian Derby wasn’t on the agenda for Pocketing but a fighting win in the rescheduled Group 2 Tulloch Stakes at Rosehill has forced a change.
KWT, Waller combo takes positive step with Derby hopeful
Young jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor approached Chris Waller looking for an opportunity and the partnership is bearing fruit as they combined for a win at Doomben with a potential Queensland Derby prospect.
Doomben preview and tips for Wednesday
A tough midweek meeting set for decision on Wednesday at Doomben with plenty of chances in most races.
Steady Ready on track for Melbourne mission
Trainers Tony and Maddy Sears are keen to send their star sprinter Steady Ready to Melbourne this year
Nikau Spur’s owner dares to dream of Melbourne Cup
Nikau Spur’s part-owner Grant Goodrum is dreaming big as he targets the famous Melbourne Cup race for his “genuine stayer”.
Doomben rescheduled for Tuesday in April Fool’s Day bonanza for punters
Southeast Queensland’s big wet has seen last Saturday’s Doomben meeting reschedule to Tuesday to coincide with major races in Sydney.
‘Just put the boy on’: Owner’s big call on Mountain jockey
‘Just put the boy on’. It took just five words to convince trainer Tony Sears that Cody Collis was the right man for the job aboard Steady .
‘I was sceptical … but we started seeing marked improvement’: Alligator Blood’s ‘magic potion’
Seven-time Group 1 winning superstar Alligator Blood’s part-owner says the iconic horse may not be approaching a miracle return to racing without a ‘magic potion’ from the Cook Islands.
Deakin ‘big call’ leads to Melbourne Cup berth
Trainer Phillip Stokes can start plotting a path towards the Melbourne Cup with Deakin after the promising stayer’s fighting win in the Roy Higgins at Flemington.
Light Infantry Man shines in Australian Cup as Jenni fades
Ciaron Maher still claimed the Group 1 Australian Cup with import Light Infantry Man after crowd favourite Pride Of Jenni was beaten.
Ceolwulf stays on Queen Elizabeth path after Rosehill washout
The Tancred Stakes meeting has been rescheduled as trainer Joe Pride reveals what this means for Ceolwulf, and James McDonald has confirmed when he will leave for Dubai.
‘Pretty special’: Kiwi filly too fast in Flemington raid
New Zealand raider Alabama Lass will head back home for a well-earned spell after a commanding frontrunning win at Flemington, and the filly could be back for the spring.
$210k punt on filly pays off with Group 3 win
Recuperato scored a valuable stakes win at Flemington after Peter and Manny Gelagotis took a $210,000 risk on the developing filly.
Qld Racing Minister’s promise: No secrets, I will release report
Queensland Racing Minister Tim Mander has spoken to senior racing writer Ben Dorries on a range of issues including the wide-ranging review into the three codes of racing in the Sunshine State.
O’Shea and Charlton chase magic at The Championships
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton have the Doncaster favourite and a leading chance for the Australian Derby but aren’t complacent heading into the ‘Grand Finals of Australian Racing’.
Doomben off: 2025 Qld weather chaos claims latest race meeting
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
Inclement weather has forced the meeting to be moved onto the polytrack and with fields lacking depth I am with the synthetic specialists on Sunday.
Third time lucky: Steady Ready conquers King Of The Mountain
Jockey Cody Collis has won the King Of The Mountain slot race in a sliding-doors moment for the talented apprentice jockey.
Slot-holder slams ‘joke’ scratching policy after losing $40k
A King Of The Mountain slot-holder is furious after he lost $40,000 when his runner was scratched on Friday morning.
Ahrens daring to dream with $3000 bargain buy
Whether or not they race at a sodden Doomben on Saturday, trainer Ben Ahrens is daring to dream big with his $3000 bargain buy Kerchak.
‘She should be 3/1 on’: Haggas’ ultimate compliment for Via Sistina
English maestro William Haggas says James McDonald’s reluctance to split Horse of the Year-elect Via Sistina and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior is the ultimate compliment to the mighty mare.
Melham: ‘Best chance’ Zardozi has of defeating Jenni
Jamie Melham explains how Zardozi can turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Australian Cup on Saturday.
Shayne O’Cass’ Rosehill Saturday tips, race-by-race analysis
Form expert Shayne O’Cass dissects the 10-race card for the Group 1 Tancred and Vinery Stud Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, presenting his tips and race-by-race analysis.
‘Cantankerous’ Rose is blossoming at the right time
A booming win in the Kembla Grange Classic has prompted trainer Gary Portelli to give unbeaten filly Verona Rose a shot at the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes on her way to the ATC Oaks.
Thunder warning as O’Shea and Charlton chase stakes double
Trainers John O’Shea and Tom Charlton are looking for in-form pair King Of Thunder and Snow In May to claim a stakes double at Rosehill and prime themselves for The Championships.
Doomben preview and tips for Saturday
Good sized fields equates to depth in races with many chance across a competitive card of racing at Doomben on Saturday.
From $49.40 cab fare to $750,000 slot race for former taxi driver
Toowoomba trainer icon Kevin Kemp once drove a taxi but his biggest cab fare from those days is a long way off the big cash he will be racing for in Friday’s $750,000 King Of The Mountain slot race.
Sport stars chasing King Of The Mountain success
Melbourne Storm superstar Cameron Munster and Big Bash master blaster Chris Lynn will be watching the King Of The Mountain slot race with interest on Friday.
Debut win convinces Zahra to stick with Maher import
An Australian debut win was all that was needed to persuade Mark Zahra to stick with Ciaron Maher import Middle Earth for Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup.
Sargent relishing rematch with boom Victorian filly
Victorian boom filly Treasurethe Moment will be the horse to beat in the Vinery Stud Stakes but trainer John Sargent is hopeful of causing an upset.
‘It was perfect’: Paris shines in important TJ Smith tune-up
Sunshine In Paris had a day out at Sydney’s midweek meeting in preparation for Saturday week’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes.
‘Runs in the blood’: Suspended brothers find time to hang out
Gold Coast jockey Jaden Lloyd wants to emulate the same work ethic of his successful brother Zac as the pair had a rare opportunity to spend time together.
In Nash we trust: Kiwi raider set for Australian Derby audition
Kiwi trainer Tony Pike has had Group 1 success with Nash Rawiller before and he has called on the experienced hoop again as he makes a Sydney raid with an Australian Derby prospect.
‘He thrives off it’: Globetrotting star ready for Tancred test
Dubai Honour is ready to make his Australian return in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5m Tancred Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.
Pies mad Egan out to swoop on Australian Cup for McRae
Collingwood-mad jockey Billy Egan is relishing the chance to celebrate another Group 1 win with Magpies coach Craig McRae after Saturday’s Australian Cup at Flemington.
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Wednesday
A big midweek meeting of nine races and there is a bit of rain around so good gates should more of a help than a hindrance at Eagle Farm on Wednesday.
Pride keen on ‘Plan A’ for star galloper Ceolwulf
Ceolwulf, a narrow third in last Saturday’s Group 1 George Ryder Stakes, is poised to line up again at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday before his main target for The Championships.
$750,000 slot race fancy aiming for Stradbroke rating boost
Cifrado will not only be racing for the spoils of the $750,000 King Of The Mountain slot race on Friday, he will also be striving for a ratings boost to pitchfork him into the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap during the winter carnival.
‘Everyone deserves a second chance’: Collis ready to climb another Mountain
Victory in Friday’s King Of The Mountain slot race in Toowoomba would cap a fairytale redemption story for rejuvenated apprentice jockey Cody Collis.
‘I’m putting a lot more volume into him’: Gollan’s new test for Antino
Group 1 winner Antino will audition for the 2000m feature Doomben Cup when he competes second-up in the Hollindale Stakes on the Gold Coast in May.
QRIC deputy: I’ve got ‘supreme confidence’ in my team
Newly appointed Queensland Racing Integrity Commission deputy commissioner Kim Kelly says he has “supreme confidence” in his team as he ushers in a fresh era for the organisation.
‘I like it’: Gollan’s tick of approval for King Of The Mountain
Brisbane’s premier trainer Tony Gollan has given his stamp of approval to the new format for the $750,000 King Of The Mountain slot race.
Million-dollar Hong Kong offers roll in for Qld star
Young Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey has revealed offers around the $1m mark have rolled in to buy new Queensland star Benzou after he blasted to an imposing win at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Harry makes Everest case as star continues to rise in Galaxy
Exciting colt Private Harry gave trainer Nathan Doyle his maiden Group 1 with a performance in The Galaxy that will attract interest from Everest slot-holders.
Schwarz capitalises on conditions to dominate in William Reid
Schwarz scored a dominant win in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley with the benefit of the track pattern and a break between runs.
Filly creates Slipper history to erase Freedman’s anguish
Trainer Michael Freedman claimed a second Golden Slipper to make up for the one “that got away” last year with a home-bred filly having only her third start.
‘Lost for words’: Emotional Berry breaks Group 1 drought
Classy galloper Gringotts claimed his maiden Group 1 and gave Tommy Berry his first in three years with a thrilling victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Golden Slipper Stakes
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.
Shanwah enhances Derby prospects with fourth straight win
Emerging stayer Shanwah has earned a shot at the Australian Derby after posting his fourth straight win in the Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley.
Broadsiding shows class and ‘plenty of guts’ in Guineas thriller
Godolphin trainer James Cummings praised the toughness of Broadsiding after the star colt prevailed in a thrilling Rosehill Guineas for his fourth Group 1.
Via Sistina seals champion status with second Ranvet win
Champion mare Via Sistina is just one win away from equalling the mighty Winx after claiming her sixth Group 1 victory of the year with a superb win in the Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill.
Waller glowing after filly’s brilliant brilliant return
Unbeaten filly Autumn Glow provided a reminder of her class with an emphatic comeback win in the Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill.
Alalcance makes Sydney Cup statement in Manion rout
Co-trainer Adrian Bott sent out an ominous warning that Alalcance isn’t at her best trip yet moments after her dominant all-the-way win in the Manion Cup at Rosehill.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
The horses for courses principle also applies to trainers and jockeys and that’s the basis for some of my thoughts on Sunday’s meeting at the Sunshine Coast.
‘Why I do the hard yards’: Young hoop ready for Slipper stage
Thomas Stockdale has always pictured himself riding in the biggest races, and his hard work will pay off when he takes his spot in the Golden Slipper.
Baker: This is my best chance to win Golden Slipper
Bjorn Baker has revealed it’s been his dream to win the Golden Slipper and is adamant he has his best-ever chance in the race.
‘She is right up there’: Baker chasing career-altering Slipper win
It’s already been a career season for Bjorn Baker but Within The Law could complete the trainer’s meteoric rise with victory in the Group 1 Golden Slipper.
Eagle Farm preview and tips for Saturday
As is quite often the case in Brisbane on a Saturday, I’m expecting leading trainer Tony Gollan to have a big day at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Hoysted sprinter warming up for winter after health battles
Classy sprinter Ouroboros is back firing after a series of health issues last year and can continue his path towards the Queensland winter carnival at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Done a good job to get there’: Laming roughies hunt Guineas gold
They may be roughies, but Queensland trainers Bevan and Richard Laming will have their stable stars gunning for an upset in Saturday’s Rosehill Guineas.
Turnbull allays William Reid barrier concerns for Jimmysstar
Assistant trainer Jack Turnbull explains how brilliant Oakleigh Plate winner Jimmysstar can overcome an inside barrier in the Group 1 William Reid Stakes on Saturday.
Full brother of Golden Slipper runner resumes on same day
Billy Healey missed out on buying a filly who will contest the Golden Slipper on Saturday, but on the same day her full brother returns for the Queensland trainer at Eagle Farm.
Huge stakes for Waller’s $1.6m colt in Golden Slipper
Wodeton, the most expensive yearling in the Golden Slipper field, will becomes the most valuable thoroughbred in training if he wins on Saturday – and trainer Chris Waller is well aware of that.
‘They’ve got what it takes’: Alexiou’s simple Slipper message
Skyhook and King Of Pop bring vastly different formlines into the Golden Slipper but co-trainer Sterling Alexiou said there isn’t much between them and are ready for their biggest showdown.
Bott bullish of another Royal result in Ryder
Adrian Bott says there was no fluke about the first-up win of Royal Patronage and is confident of a repeat in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes.
Everest interest could ramp up for Galaxy favourite
Everest slot-holders will start going wild about Private Harry if the unbeaten sprinter wins Saturday’s Group 1 The Galaxy.
Griffiths backs Rey to bounce back in William Reid
Trainer Robbie Griffiths is confident Rey Magnerio can get back to his best in the William Reid Stakes after finishing outside the placings last start for just the second time in his career.
Janiak back at races for unbeaten sprinter in Takeover Target colours
Joe Janiak, the former Queanbeyan taxi driver who trainer Takeover Target, will make a rare appearance at the races on Saturday to watch an unbeaten sprinter he bred and owns.
Top 5 winners in 100 years of the William Reid Stakes
Saturday will mark 100 years of the William Reid Stakes and Racenet has listed the top five performances in the history of The Valley’s century-old feature.
Interest rising in Reserve Bank’s Group 1 crack
Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr have decided the time has arrived to test talented colt Reserve Bank at Group 1 level in Saturday’s William Reid Stakes at The Valley.
Uncommon James set to sparkle in The Galaxy
Queensland sprinter Uncommon James is as good as he’s looked for some time, says trainer Matt Hoysted, heading into the Group 1 The Galaxy at Rosehill on Saturday.
Desperate trainers scammed by trackwork jockey conman
A conman responding to ads for trackwork riders has fleeced thousands of dollars from multiple trainers across the country.
‘Didn’t see it coming’: Dale accepts surprise slot-race offer
The King Of The Mountain slot race wasn’t in NSW trainer Matt Dale’s thoughts until he received an unexpected offer for his gun sprinter.
Haggas decides Via Sistina rival for Ranvet Stakes
English trainer William Haggas has selected his runner for the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes as he hunts his third win in the race at Rosehill on Saturday.
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