Wet track to suit Calanda first up in 2018 Moreton Cup

Wet track specialist Calanda will be suited by the rain affected surface when he resumes in the Group 2 $175,000 Moreton Cup (1200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Calanda, above, will handle a soft track in the Moreton Cup at the Sunshine…

Impending elevated to top weight for 2018 Stradbroke Handicap after 1st Acceptances

Kingsford-Smith Cup winner Impending has been elevated to top weight for the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1350m) at Doomben on June 9 following first acceptances. Impending, above, is the new top weight for the 2018 Stradbroke Handicap…

Laming Racing Continues To Prosper Through The Month Of May

Another cracking month by the Laming team saw May come and go with a host of stable winners and a string of runner placings, the results should pave the month that was, to ensure a progression into June, could be another month well celebrated.STRATUM…

Aide Memoire can find best form on wet surface in 2018 Moreton Cup field

The prospect of a wet surface for the running of the Group 2 $175,000 Moreton Cup (1200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday has given trainer Kris Lees some confidence in Aide Memoire returning to her best form. Calanda, above, has drawn nicely…

Soft track to help One Foot In Heaven in 2018 P.J. O’Shea Stakes field

A soft track at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday will help the chances of French import One Foot In Heaven in the Group 2 $200,000 Bradford Access Insulation P.J. O’Shea Stakes (2200m). Egg Tart, above in red and green colours, is one of…

Lady Mahala breaks through at Hamilton

Lady Mahala was able to break her maiden status at Hamilton on Monday.At only her second start for the stable, Lady Mahala recorded her much awaited win on the board.Her form prior to joining Wilde Racing was good. She was never far away running…

Gallic Chieftain can redeem himself in P.J. O’Shea Stakes

OTI Racing’s director Terry Henderson is expecting Gallic Chieftain to return to his best when he lines up in the Group 2 $200,000 Bradford Access Insulation P.J. O’Shea Stakes (2200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Gallic Chieftain,…

English joins the list of 2018 Stradbroke Handicap absentees

Doomben 10,000 winner English has joined the list of high profile sprinters to bypass a start in the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1350m) at Doomben on June 9. English, above in black and red colours, will miss the Stradbroke Handicap at…

May Carnival form continues at Warracknabeal

Tamerett and Two Bills backed up their terrific runs at the Warrnambool May Carnival by breaking their maiden status at Warracknabeal on Saturday.Tamerett has being holding her form much better this time in with two thirds prior to her nail…

Lucky Hussler heads the nominations for the 2018 Moreton Cup

Dual Group 1 winner Lucky Hussler heads the weights for the Group 2 $175,000 Moreton Cup (1200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Lucky Hussler, above, haeds up the nominations for the 2018 Moreton Cup at the Sunshine Coast. Photo by Ultimate…

Egg Tart heads up 2018 P.J. O’Shea Stakes nominations

Chris Waller’s dual Oaks winning mare Egg Tart sits at the top of the nominations for the Group 2 $200,000 Bradford Access Insulation P.J. O’Shea Stakes (2200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday. Egg Tart, above in red and green colours,…

Brown to stick with Champagne Cuddles in 2018 Stradbroke Handicap

Lightweight jockey Corey Brown will stick with three year old filly Champagne Cuddles in the 2018 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1350m) at Doomben on June 9. Corey Brown, above on 2017 Melbourne Cup winner Rekindling, will ride Champagne…

Champagne Cuddles gets early push to WFA in 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup

Brilliant three year old filly Champagne Cuddles will take on the older sprinters quicker than anticipated when she steps up to weight-for-age company for the first time in the Group 1 $700,000 Altus Traffic Kingsford-Smith Cup (1350m) at Doomben…

2nd Group 1 win awaits Impending in 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup

Trainer James Cummings has top line sprinter Impending primed to collect his second Group 1 trophy when he lines up in the Group 1 $700,000 Altus Traffic Kingsford-Smith Cup (1350m) at Doomben. Impending, above, is in top shape for the 2018…

Waller to saddle up 5 fillies in 2018 Queensland Oaks

Newly inducted Hall Of Fame trainer Chris Waller will saddle up five fillies in the 2018 Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Doomben on Saturday. Aloisia, above, has drawn barrier 7 in the 2018 Queensland Oaks at Doomben.…

English draws the rails again in 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup field

Doomben 10,000 winner English has drawn the rails again in the 2018 Group 1 $700,000 Altus Traffic Kingsford-Smith Cup (1350m) at Doomben on Saturday. English,above, has drawn the inside barrier in the 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup at Doomben. Photo…

English gets chance for back to back Group 1 wins in 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup

Doomben 10,000 winner English is in great shape to claim back to back Group 1 when she lines up in the Group 1 $700,000 Kingsford-Smith Cup (1350m) at Doomben on Saturday. English, above, is in great shape for the 2018 Kingsford-Smith Cup at…

2018 Goodwood winner Santa Ana Lane to chase Stradbroke Handicap

Last Saturday’s Goodwood winner Santa Ana Lane will chase another Group 1 trophy when he heads to Queensland for the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1350m) at Doomben on June 9. Santa Ana Lane, above in blue colours, will bead to Brisbane…

Miss Toorak Flyer shows her class

A challenging week with this filly ended in perfect style at Bendigo . She ran at Sale last Tuesday where she couldn't get a crack and went to the line untested. As the team loaded her back onto the float we made plans to back her up on the…

2018 Doomben Cup winner Comin’ Through to be a force in the Spring

A new look Comin’ Through will be spelled before beginning a Spring Carnival preparation after claiming his maiden Group 1 win in the $650,000 Hardy Brothers Doomben Cup (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday. Comin’ Through, above, will…

Tarcoola excels again down the Flemington straight

A great effort by Tarcoola Spirit at headquarters on Saturday. She clearly loves the Flemington Straight and was brave going down in a head bobbing driving finish . Super ride by Linda Meech and when she hit the front she looked like she…