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Munce Interviewed After Runner Scratched

Top jockey-turned-trainer Chris Munce is at the centre of a Queensland stewards' inquiry after an inspection of his stables found an alleged rule breach.

Sky in 10-year deal with Queensland racing

Sky Racing has signed a decade-long deal to cover the three codes of racing in Queensland.

Jockey Bakos banned for painkiller use

Promising apprentice Anna Bakos is the latest Queensland jockey to be suspended after taking a prescribed painkiller.

Doomben abandoned after seven races

The Doomben meeting has been abandoned with two races left to run after continuous rain downgraded the track conditions.
Alligator Blood

Stewards release Alligator Blood findings

Stewards have released their report into the Alligator Blood prohibited substance case after the gelding was stripped of his Magic Millions Guineas win.
Alligator Blood

Alligator Blood stripped of Guineas win

Alligator Blood was disqualified and trainer David Vandyke has been fined $20,000 after the horse returned a positive swab after the Magic Millions Guineas.

Media barred from Alligator Blood inquiry

Media outlets cannot attend an inquiry into Magic Million Guineas' winner Alligator Blood returning a positive swab after the $2 million race in January.
Azuro

Queensland Cup returns to spring date

The Listed Queensland Cup will return to its traditional date in the spring but at a drastically shortened distance of 2200m.
Chris Waller

Fitting season finale looming for Waller

Champion trainer Chris Waller has dominated Queensland staying races this season and has three chances to win another one at Ipswich.

Alligator Blood positive inquiry date set

Stewards have set a date for the inquiry into an irregularity in a swab taken from Alligator Blood after winning the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.

Banned Currie penalties reduced on appeal

Disqualified trainer Ben Currie has had some penalties reduced on appeal but remains sidelined until other matters are resolved.

Qld handicapper Lester Grimmett to retire

Long-serving Queensland handicapper Lester Grimmett will retire after 50 years of service to the racing industry.

Queensland tracks to welcome racegoers

Strict biosecurity rules will be in place when Queensland racetracks are reopened in stages to the public.

Jim Byrne suspended for careless riding

Leading Brisbane jockey Jim Byrne has been suspended for careless riding at Doomben.

Ipswich given all-clear to continue racing

Ipswich racetrack has has been given the green light to continue racing despite a disrupted season.

Cahill cops dual Eagle Farm suspensions

Jockey Michael Cahill has finished the main part of the winter carnival on a sour note with suspensions in two races at Eagle Farm.
Stardome

Waller to have big say in Tattersalls Cup

Improving stayer Stardome could add to trainer Chris Waller's already strong hand in the Tattersalls Cup at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Limited number of patrons for Stradbroke

A limited number patrons will be allowed on course for the Group One Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm.
Robert Heathcote

COVID-19 restrictions give locals Group 1 boost

Coronavirus travel restrictions have kept many top riders and stables away from Brisbane giving locals improved chances at winning initial Group Ones.
Dawn Passage

Stradbroke chaos reigns after barrier draw

Most of the favourites for the Group One Stradbroke Hcp drew wide at the barrier draw on Tuesday night throwing calculations into chaos.
Deep Image

Deep Image makes the cut for Stradbroke

Robert Heathcote doubled his chances of winning a maiden Queensland Group One race when Deep Image was the last horse into the Stradbroke Handicap field.

Dzsenifer put dents in rivals’ Atkins bids

Promising filly Dzsenifer has sunk the hopes of several horses to make the field for the Group One JJ Atkins with her win at the...

Qld expands winter feature racing campaign

Racing Queensland has announced an extra 10 feature races for the winter to be run with reduced prize money in late June and July.
Birdsville

Birdsville races latest COVID-19 casualty

Queensland's iconic Birdsville race meeting has been cancelled as organisers concede defeat due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Brisbane stables set for country carnivals

The early release of revised dates for the major Queensland country carnivals has given Brisbane trainers the chance to plan a trip to the north...