Easter Handicap winner to race in Dubai
Last start Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner Carolina Reaper will do her future racing in the Middle East. The four-year-old mare will join Dubai-bound...
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RIP Lester Piggott – one of the greats | Punt Drunk
It was somewhat an eerie week in the racing world, with the racing Gods ensuring that Michael Costa went out a winner, and the late...
The Catch gives Costa final win on Australian soil
Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa has bowed out as a winner, as The Catch saluted in fine style on Wednesday afternoon at Doomben under Jag...
Michael Costa to trade the Gold Coast for Dubai
Ten years ago, Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa was struggling to pay rent, often sleeping in his car. On Wednesday he announced that he will...
Costa having a crack at Missile Stakes with Phobetor
Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa will send his lightly raced gelding Phobetor to Randwick on Saturday for a “throw at the stumps” in the Group...
Tuesday Horse Racing ….. Shoulda Stayed In Bed
Ah Tuesday, you come around each and every week and you manage to let us down successfully each and every week. We only have two...
Costa Hoping For Purrfect Deal In Cup
In-form Queensland trainer Michael Costa is chasing black-type for progressive mare Purrfect Deal and regards the Christmas Cup as an ideal target.
Magic Millions Contenders Descend On Farm
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have made a key gear change with Fake Love, who can underline her Magic Millions Classic claims at Eagle...
Olympic Class Earns Metropolitan Crack
The rapid rate of improvement by Olympic Class in his first racing campaign has earned the three-year-old a step up to city grade at Doomben.
Hoof Problems End Supergiant’s Campaign
Michael Costa has sent Supergiant to the spelling paddock after persistent hoof problems ruled him out of an interstate campaign.
First-Up Strike Rate Points To Malahide
Comeback jockey Matt McGillivray believes Malahide can enhance her reputation as a first-up specialist at Doomben. The Michael Costa-trained mare has a formidable record when...
La Pulga out to confirm staying prowess
Gold Coast galloper La Pulga has a sprinter's pedigree but he can confirm his rating as a stayer of the future in the Premiers Cup...
Costa taking giant strides to Rough Habit
Emerging staying talent Supergiant is on target for his second Queensland winter carnival win in the Rough Habit Plate at Eagle Farm.
Ballistic Boy to tackle Rough Habit Plate
Ballistic Boy will be trainer Chris Anderson's only runner in the Rough Habit Plate after stablemate Profit was sent for a spell.
Costa loyalty pays off in Gunsynd Classic
Trainer Michael Costa's loyalty to jockey Allan Chau has given them their first Group wins after Supergiant took out the Gunsynd Classic.
Costa takes giant steps to Gunsynd Classic
Trainer Michael Costa is looking forward to his lightly raced gelding Supergiant taking on quality three-year-olds in the Gunsynd Classic at Eagle Farm.
Miss Gem gets chance at black-type
Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa has grabbed one of the few chances for filly Miss Gem to chase black-type at Doomben.
Cahill and Costa looking for Gold
Trainer Michael Costa has called on comeback jockey Michael Cahill to ride Malahide on the Listed Goldmarket at the Gold Coast.
Manaya aims for more stakes success
Talented mare Manaya will chase another stakes victory before a stud career following her tough win at Doomben on Saturday.
Manaya searching for more stakes success
Gold Coast mare Manaya will be given a chance to earn more black-type if she races well at Eagle Farm.
Phobetor proves Costa, Stewart good judges
Trainer Michael Costa's prediction Phobetor was ready to improve sharply was proved correct when the gelding won the $250,000 Rising Stars at the Gold Coast.
Malahide to chase Rising Stars
Trainer Michael Costa believes the new $250,000 Rising Stars at the Gold Coast is the perfect race for Malahide.
Sukwhinder set for stakes debut in Mode
Promising filly Sukwhinder will have a big cheer squad in India when she makes her stakes race debut in the Mode Plate at Doomben.
Manaya set to trial at the Gold Coast
Smart mare Manaya's immediate campaign will be decided after she runs in a barrier trial at the Gold Coast.
Sukwhinder continues deluxe run for Costa
Trainer Michael Costa is a big fan of Delago Deluxe and with good reason after the sire gave him his second impressive winner for the...