Alligator set to trial for summer return
Caulfield Guineas runner-up Alligator Blood will trial at the Sunshine Coast before returning for the Queensland summer carnival.
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Baccarat Baby earns Group 1 Melbourne campaign
Baccarat Baby will join stablemate Alligator Blood on a Group One mission in Melbourne after the mare scored a first-up win at Eagle Farm.
Alligator tastes Blood in Guineas Prelude
Queensland-trained Alligator Blood has maintained his perfect race record with a strong win in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude.
No easy options for Flight in Brisbane
In-form sprinter Constant Flight will face his acid test when he clashes with Jonker at Doomben.
Alligator Blood gets early Caulfield look
Alligator Blood has been afforded an opportunity to get to know Caulfield ahead of his Melbourne debut in the Guineas Prelude.
Eminent returns to pet track and distance
A return to his favourite track and distance could spark a return to form for Eminent at Doomben.
Plan B in action for Alligator Blood
Trainer David Vandyke has switched plans for unbeaten Alligator Blood after having to abort a Sydney start.
Alligator Blood stakes claim for spring
Trainer David Vandyke has warned his spring carnival rivals there is plenty of improvement in Doomben winner Alligator Blood.
Xanthus ready to shed maiden status
The promising Xanthus has won a trial as he prepares to shed his maiden status at Doomben.
Upgrade push for Sunshine Coast Guineas
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club believes its Guineas deserves to be upgraded to a Group Two level.
Baccarat Baby too tough in Guineas
Filly Baccarat Baby has overcome a tough run in the middle stages to win the Group Three Sunshine Guineas on Saturday.
Michael Hellyer after another Guineas win
Jockey Michael Hellyer is set to deliver another local win on Baccarat Baby in the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas.
Hellyer excited about Guineas ride
A suspension has not dampened jockey Michael Hellyer's enthusiasm for his ride on Baccarat Baby in the Queensland Guineas.
Fillies set to dominate Fred Best Classic
Fillies again look to have a strong chance of dominating the Group Three Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm.
David Vandyke preparing autumn team
Queensland trainer David Vandyke's team for the Sydney autumn is starting to take shape with strong trials by Alligator Blood and Baccarat Baby.
David Vandyke to separate 2YO stablemates
Trainer David Vandyke has elected to keep his Golden Slipper hopefuls apart and will run only Alligator Blood at the Sunshine Coast.
Hold The Line wins after pre-race scare
Flighty filly Hold The Line will be aimed at the Magic Millions Guineas after maintaining her unbeaten record with a narrow win at the Sunshine...
Vandyke to exploit home track advantage
Trainer David Vandyke will have local knowledge on his side when he heads to the Sunshine Coast with a team of promising horses.
Viddora shows she’s on target for G1 Moir
Viddora has continued preparations for a first-up tilt in the Group One Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley with a pleasing barrier trial win at Cranbourne.
Qld spring hopes to trial at Cranbourne
Two of Queensland's best spring carnival aspirants, Asharani and Savanna Amour, are expected to trial at Cranbourne.
Baccarat Baby for Group One Flight Stakes
Baccarat Baby made it five wins in a row and earned a crack at the Flight Stakes in Sydney with her Doomben win.
Lloyd patience pays off on The Mechanic
Top jockey Jeff Lloyd has again showed his cool to win on odds-on favourite The Mechanic at Ipswich.
Hold The Line stays put, chases Qld riches
Promising filly Hold The Line will chase further QTIS bonus money in Queensland rather than joining some stablemates in Melbourne.
Baby gets valuable education at Caloundra
Baccarat Baby could join talented stablemate Asharani on a float to Melbourne after winning at Caloundra.
Vandyke targets Oaks with Miss Quaintly
Trainer David Vandyke is hoping it will be third time lucky in the VRC Oaks after Miss Quaintly won at Doomben on Saturday.