Doomben to host 2018 Stradbroke Handicap

Doomben will again host the running of Queensland’s premier race, the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap, during the 2018 Queensland Winter Carnival in June. Impending, above, winning the 2017 Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben. Photo by Steve…

Hopfgarten to tackle Villiers Stakes despite wide barrier

Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote will still pursue a start in the Group 2 $250,000 Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday with Hopfgarten despite the seven year old drawing a wide barrier. Hopfgarten, above, has drawn a wide barrier…

Chetwood handed horror barrier in Razor Sharp Handicap

Patched up front runner Chetwood has been handed a horror barrier for his return to racing in the Listed $125,000 Razor Sharp Handicap (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Chetwood, above, has to overcome a horror barrier in the Razor Sharp Handicap…

Home Track Double

It was a home track double for the team on Tuesday. Great Lane returned to the winners stall in almost four years, after having a long layoff due to injury.He rewarded some extremely patient owners who were delighted to see him back in the winners…

Interlocuter at his top for 2017 Villiers Stakes

In-form galloper Interlocuter will be at his top as he faces the toughest test of his career when he lines up in the Group 2 $250,000 Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Interlocuter, above, has been installed the favourite for…

Absolutlypositivly earns a spot in Magic Millions 3yo Guineas

Co-trainer Bryan Guy is keen to run Absolutlypositivly in the $2m Magic Millions 3yo Guineas (1400m) at the Gold Coast on January 13 following her win on her home track at the Gold Coast on Wednesday. Goodfella, above in blue and gold colours,…

New jockey needed for Trap For Fools in 2018 Perth Cup

Trainer Lindsey Smith will be on the lookout for a new rider for Trap For Fools in the Group 2 $500,000 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot in Perth on January 1. Black Heart Bart, above, was on the end of the interference caused by William Pike in the…

Ardoyne Road to bypass Magic Millions 2yo Classic

Brilliant first up two year old winner Ardoyne Road will be spelled and bypass a start in the $2m Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast on January 13. Trainer Tony Sears, above, has elected to bypass the Magic Millions 2yo Classic…

Written By has signed up for a Blue Diamond Stakes start

Impressive debut winner Written By has signed himself up for a start in the Group 1 $1.5m Ladbrokes Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on February 24. Jockey Jordan Childs, above, steered Written By to a debut win on the Ladbrokes Park…

Birchley talks up Havasay’s chances in Bribie Handicap

Eagle Farm trainer Liam Birchley is talking up the chances of Havasay who is chasing his fifth win on the trot when he lines up in the Listed $100,000 Hogs Breath Café Australia Bribie Handicap (1050m) at Doomben on Saturday. Havasay,…

The Monstar draws in close in Razor Sharp Handicap

Defending title holder The Monstar has drawn in close for this year’s Listed $125,000 Razor Sharp Handicap (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. The Monstar, above, is chasing back to back Razor Sharp Handicap wins at Randwick. Photo by Daniel…

Queenslanders have mixed results with Villiers Stakes barrier draw

Queensland trained gallopers Hopfgarten, Crack Me Up and Someday have had mixed results with the barrier draw for the Group 2 $250,000 Inglis Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. Hopfgarten, above, has drawn a wide barrier in the…

Shinn and Bondi to stay together in Wyong Magic Millions 2yo Classic

An  appeal win against the length of a careless riding suspension will enable jockey Blake Shinn to stick with smart two year old Bondi in the $200,000 Wyong Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1100m) at Wyong on December 21. Jockey Blake Shinn,…

Baker Left With Goodfella for Magic Millions 3YO Guineas

The injury-forced withdrawal of Champagne Cuddles from next month’s Magic Millions 3YO Guineas on the Gold Coast has left trainer Bjorn Baker with just the one hope Goodfella for the $2 million Queensland feature. Goodfella is the sole…

Villiers Stakes Barrier Two Ideal For Hopfgarten

Ace Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote said barrier two would be the ideal draw for his consistent stakes performer Hopfgarten in Sydney’s Group 2 $250,000 Villiers Stakes (1600m) this weekend in Sydney. Hopfgarten needs a favourable inside…

Testashadow Spot On For Villiers Stakes

Trainer Gary Portelli has described his last-start Festival Stakes winner Testashadow as being “spot on” for his shot at success in Saturday’s Group 2 $250,000 Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick. Testashadow has trained…

La Pomme De Pin Continues Magic Millions Classic Bid

On Thursday week the Lloyd Kennewell-trained filly from Adelaide La Pomme de Pin will continue her charge towards the Gold Coast next month running in the Wyong Magic Millions Classic. South Australian trainer Lloyd Kennewell (centre) is eyeing…

Crystal Dreamer Targets Standish Handicap on New Year’s Day

The Group 3 $150,000 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on New Year’s Day is the key summer racing carnival target for last-start Doveton Stakes winner Crystal Dreamer. Crystal Dreamer heads towards Flemington’s 2017 Standish…

Magic Millions Classic Hopes on Show at Doomben

A host of potential contenders in next month’s Restricted Listed $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) on the Gold Coast are engaged for a lead-up summer run at Doomben Racecourse on Saturday. Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has a…

Sister Kitty Mac wins under the lights, Straight Jackets Cup success

After a luckless run at Dunkeld, Sister Kitty Mac was able to post a well deserved victory on the board at Moonee Valley Friday night.Given a lovely run on the speed by Liam Riordan, she was able to boot clear on the turn and hold a convincing…

Winx Sibling Boulder City Set to Trial in January

Sydney’s leading lady of racing Gai Waterhouse has confirmed a January hit-out for a half-brother to Winx as the public await to see what is in store for the heavily spruiked Boulder City. Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott are preparing…