Zac on rare quest to score consecutive Stradbroke Handicaps
Bosustow appeared disappointing in the Fred Best Classic but connections say he will bounce back to form in the Stradbroke Handicap and they have booked last year’s winning rider.
Horse Racing
Laurie plots spring plans for Group 1 stars Treasurethe Moment and Vinrock
Group 1 stars Treasurethe Moment and Vinrock continue to impress astute trainer Matt Laurie, as spring campaigns sharpen into focus.
Lindsay Park’s second gun joins vaunted attack on Stradbroke
The famous Lindsay Park racing dynasty has never won the Stradbroke but has the two top betting picks, with Rise At Dawn given the go-ahead to back-up and attack Queensland’s greatest race.
Wyong preview, tips: Conners chasing a milestone with Iceman
Hall Of Fame trainer Clarry Conners has achieved many milestones during in his career and can add another if Iceman can score at Wyong.
Sapphire Coast preview, tips: King set to rule at favourite track
Trainer Anthony Mountney is optimistic about the chances of King Charles despite a couple of challenges thanks to the horse’s strong track record.
At The Track: Sydney racing scores with Everest slot deal
The HKJC’s acquisition of the Everest slot marks a strategic move for Sydney racing, with potential expansion of the World Pool to more race meetings, including the illustrious Golden Slipper Day.
Inquiry into jockey altercation set to resume in Stradbroke week
The stewards inquiry into a physical altercation between two Queensland jockeys is likely to be resumed in Stradbroke Handicap week.
Tzaferis shines on wet day with early double
Jess Tzaferis was confident heading to the races and she relished the wet weather to land a double at Morphettville Parks.
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.
Pride mare scores against-the-odds win in Bob Charley
Despite less than favourable conditions and a slow tempo, gutsy mare In Flight found a way to win the Bob Charley AO Stakes at Randwick.
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.
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.
Payne shows his training mastery with Shoisha at Randwick
David Payne, renowned for his unconventional training methods, once again demonstrated his expertise as Shohisha claimed an upset victory at Randwick.
‘It’s indescribable’: One-horse trainer lands emotional Flemington win
The self-proclaimed “smallest trainer in Australia” Kevin Daffy celebrated his first metro winner when Oh Too Good lived up his name at Flemington.
Miss Ole prevails as future star fillies emerge at Flemington
Two fillies showcased their spring potential with Miss Ole surging late to deny Espana in a thrilling duel down the Flemington straight.
Dale ponders shot at Stradbroke with Front Page
Trainer Matt Dale faces a tough decision on whether to give Moreton Cup winner Front Page a crack at the Stradbroke Handicap or send the veteran sprinter for a spell.
Sunrays ends stellar campaign as trainer resists Group 1 lure
Connections will resist any temptation of testing classy filly Sunrays in next week’s Group 1 JJ Atkins after her win in the Show A Heart at Eagle Farm.
Hidden Motive digs deep for narrow victory at Randwick
Hidden Motive will go for a break and be set for the Coolmore Stud Stakes in the spring after his courageous win at Randwick on Saturday.
‘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.
Joliestar in the nick of time in the Kingsford Smith Cup
Champion jockey James McDonald timed his run to perfection aboard Joliestar in the $1 million Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Derby
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Queensland Oaks
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
What the jockeys said: 2025 Kingsford Smith Cup
This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of the Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, big bets, inside mail for today’s racing
Ray Thomas gives you all the information you need to back a winner right around Australia today with three Group 1s at Eagle Farm and massive cards at Randwick, Flemington and more.
Newcastle Saturday tips and inside mail: Queen to reign
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis at Newcastle on Saturday.
Newcastle preview: Home track has Doyle’s gelding set to Attack
Following a disappointing performance at Hawkesbury last start, Rush Attack is expected to rebound when he returns to familiar turf and drops in grade.
Derby delay positive and blow for Victorian pair
The rescheduling of the Queensland Derby has boosted the chances for grey gelding Statuario but Phillip Stokes isn’t so bullish about his filly Femminile’s hopes.
Flemington tips Saturday: $7 top pick
Form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections for the Flemington meeting on Saturday.
Ottobre goes full circle with Oaks contender
Tony Ottobre used to be an apprentice jockey for legendary trainer Colin Hayes, whose grandsons are now training his Queensland Oaks chance Jenni’s Meadow.
Allen aiming to continue hot streak into winter
With 22 winners in the past month, jockey Ben Allen wants to capitalise on his great form at Flemington on Saturday and during the winter months.
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