Tom Melbourne is Waller’s main 2019 Stradbroke Handicap hope

Perennial placegetter Tom Melbourne looks like carrying the hopes of the Chris Waller stable in the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Tom Melbourne, above, is trainer Chris Waller’s main hope in…

Bigger Eagle Farm track to suit Scarlet Dream in 2019 Queensland Derby

The wide open spaces of Eagle Farm will suit three year old filly Scarlet Dream better when she lines up against the colts and geldings in the 2019 Group 1 $600,000 Channel 7 Queensland Derby (2400m) on Saturday. Nobu, above, is the favourite…

Prince Fawaz After 2019 J.J. Atkins Crown

Impressive Fastnet Rock colt Prince Fawaz is looking to capitalise on his last start Sydney win with a Group 1 success in Brisbane’s $600,000 J.J. Atkins Plate (1600m) this weekend. Prince Fawaz is favourite to win Saturday’s J.J.…

Material Man to be tested first up in 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

New trainer Pat Carey is banking on Material Man’s good first up record to make him competitive in the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Trainer Pat Carey, above, will set Material Man first up for…

Mr Quickie Flying Ahead of Queensland Derby 2019 Bid

Phillip Stokes’ South Australian Derby placegetter Mr Quickie is on track for Saturday’s Group 1 $600,000 Queensland Derby (2400m) having performed well in his last piece of work at home on Monday. Mr Quickie is on track for a 2019…

Despatch Can Crack Stradbroke Handicap 2019 Distance

Trainer Tony McEvoy is confident the stable’s The Goodwood winner Despatch has what it takes to stretch out to the 1400m of Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane. The Goodwood winner Despatch will race over…

100th Individual Winner this season for Reward For Effort

Chatswood Stud reports their resident stallion Reward For Effort has sired his 100th individual winner for the 2018/19 season (153 wins). He is just the 8th sire in Australia to reach triple figures and only the second Victorian sire to do so…

Kenedna wins P.J. O’Shea Stakes

Doomben Cup winner Kenedna claimed back to back Brisbane Winter Carnival feature race wins with a dominant display in the Group 2 $400,000 Bundaberg Rum P.J. O’Shea Stakes (2200m) at Doomben today. Kenedna, above, claimed her second win…

Winning Ways carries famous colours to victory in 2019 Queensland Oaks

Gold Coast trained filly Winning Ways carried the famous red, white and blue colours of the recently deceased Paul Makin to victory in the 2019 Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Doomben today. Damien Oliver, above,…

Multaja earns a start in Tattersall’s Tiara with Helen Coughlan Stakes win

In-form filly Multaja has earned at shot at a Group 1 start with a come from behind win in the Listed $125,000 Mittys Helen Coughlan Stakes (1200m) at Doomben today. Blake Shinn, above, claimed his fourth winner on Queensland Oaks Day with Multaja…

A Stradbroke Handicap start ahead for Moreton Cup winner Pretty In Pink

Improving filly Pretty In Pink held off a fast finishing Brave Song in the 2019 Group 2 $200,000 Sky Racing Moreton Cup (1200m) at Doomben today to gain a spot in the 2019 Stradbroke Handicap. Brave Song, above, failed by a nose to pick up Pretty…

Queensland Oaks 2019 Field Loses Injured Belle Rock – Retirement Likely

An early retirement from racing is likely for Brian Smith’s Rip Van Winkle filly Belle Roc who was scratched from the Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) due to an injury sustained at trackwork on Friday morning. Jockey…

Angel Of Heaven big firmer in 2019 Queensland Oaks betting

Last Saturday’s Grand Prix Stakes runner up Angel Of Heaven is a big firmer in the betting for the Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Doomben this weekend. Princess Jenni, above, is the favourite for the 2019…

Tyzone light weight chance of making final Stradbroke Handicap field

Last start BRC Sprint winner Tyzone is one spot out of the final eighteen for the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 8 after first acceptances were taken earlier in the week. Trekking, above, is one of the top…

Santelmo Fuego and Strategic Force salute at Hamilton

It was a case of deja vu for Strategic Force and Santelmo Fuego who both won at Hamilton on Tuesday and provided the stable with a double.Strategic Force was back to the same track, distance and had the same rider as his previous win however…

Queensland Oaks fancy Etana warning up in The Sunshine State

Victorian filly Etana is enjoying the warmer weather of The Sunshine State in the lead up to the 2019 Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Doomben on Saturday. Princess Jenni, above, is the favourite for the 2019 Queensland…

Vassa Blue goes back to back

Vassa Blue made it back to back wins on the Ballarat synthetic track on Monday.It isn't easy to win your next start after breaking your maiden status but Vassa Blue was too strong for his rivals.We were very pleased with his win considering…

Home Of The Brave back in favour for 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

Godolphin’s English import Home Of The Brave has fought off a minor health scare to be back in favour for the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 8. Home Of The Brave, above, is back in contention for the…

Princess Jenni stepping up to 2200m for the first time in 2019 Queensland Oaks

Mornington trainer David Brideoake is looking forward to stepping his Group 1 winning filly Princess Jenni up to 2200m in the Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks at Doomben on Saturday. Princess Jenni, above, is the favourite…

Stradbroke Handicap off limits for Military Zone, Golden Eagle in his sights

The 2019 Stradbroke Handicap is off limits for three year old Military Zone who will instead be aimed towards the $7.5m Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on November 2. Military Zone, above, will be set for the 2019 Golden Eagle at Rosehill.…

The Bostonian remains the favourite for 2019 Stradbroke Handicap after weights released

Brisbane Winter Carnival’s dual Group 1 winner The Bostonian remains the favourite for the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 8 following the release of the weights on Monday. Osborne Bulls, above, was…