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Rothfire staves off his rivals in gutsy Victory Stakes win

Robert Heathcote and Nash Rawiller have combined with Rothfire to take out the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm in style.
Eagle Farm racing tips

Saturday’s Eagle Farm best bets & quaddie | April 29, 2023

This Saturday will mark the official beginning of Brisbane's winter carnival, with Queensland Guineas Day to be held at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Winterbottom Stakes betting tips

Winterbottom Stakes tips & betting strategy | November 26, 2022

The Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot is the number one sprint race during Perth's summer carnival, and it attracts horses from the eastern states just about...
Tyler Schiller gets off - Punt Drunk

Should 2022 Cox Plate be limited to three horses? | Punt Drunk

Punt Drunk takes a look back over the weekend that was, which saw some of our best horses race. Eduardo paid ridiculous odds and won...

Rothfire returns to his best in McEwen Stakes triumph

Superlatives often get thrown around in professional sport, but Queensland trainer Rob Heathcote was spot-on when he said Rothfire’s win in the McEwen Stakes was...
Kingsford Smith Cup tips

Kingsford Smith Cup preview, best bets & strategy | May 28, 2022

The second feature sprint of the Brisbane Winter Carnival will be run at Eagle Farm on Saturday, with a full field of 16 set to...

2022 Stradbroke Handicap weights released

The weights have been released for the 2022 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m), with Kementari set to wear the number one saddlecloth on June 11.
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Price pair on song for Victory Stakes

Count De Rupee and Jamaea will fly the flag for Kembla Grange trainers Robert & Luke Price in Saturday's Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) at...

Green Belt, Rothfire early favourites for Brisbane features

The Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) and Group 2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) headline a nine-race card on what is the first meeting of Brisbane's 'Stradbroke...
Zaaki wins The Q22 at Eagle Farm

Racing Queensland announces bonus scheme for Winter Carnival

The Queensland Racing Carnival has received an extra boost, with Racing Queensland this morning announcing that a $200,000 bonus will be awarded to any horse...
Rothfire

‘If he’s sound, he wins’ Heathcote warns

Rothfire is set to return to the races on Saturday in the Group 2 Victory Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm, and trainer Rob Heathcote has...
Rothfire

Rothfire stars in Doomben trials

Rothfire made his first appearance in 2022, as he prepares for the Victory Stakes on April 30. The Rob Heathcote-trained galloper was dominant in winning...

Punt Drunk: Bowman brings up Group 1 ton

Punt Drunk returns for another Monday as we look back on the weekend of racing that was, including Hugh Bowman's 100th Group 1 win and...
Anamoe

Punt Drunk: Can anyone beat Anamoe this spring?

Punt Drunk takes a look back at the incredible victory by Incentivise in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes, the way Anamoe put his rivals...
Rothfire

Rothfire locked in for The Everest 2021

Queensland sprinter Rothfire is the latest runner to secure a slot in The Everest (1200m), which will be run and won on October 16 at...
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Rothfire bolts into Everest calculations with trial return

Queensland sprinter Rothfire looks to have made a full recovery from an injury that has kept him off the racetrack for nearly 12 months, as...
Rothfire

Rothfire on track for August trials as recovery continues

Arguably Queensland’s best racehorse, Rothfire, is nearing a return to the track, with the star sprinter set to trial publicly next month.
Might And Power has been honoured by the MRC

Friday Racing Briefs: Jockeys flee Victorian lockdown

What a big week in racing it has been. We have had the great Might And Power honoured by the Melbourne Racing Club, and we...
Rothfire

Recovering Rothfire on track for The Everest

In news that plenty of racing fans will want to hear, Rob Heathcote’s three-year-old gelding Rothfire is back on the track as he steps up...
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Punt Drunk: Yulong splashes the cash on Melody Belle buy

Punt Drunk's Wednesday edition focuses on the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, where the recently retired Melody Belle drew some monster bids yesterday.
Fantastic Mr Fox

Punt Drunk: How to Fox your way into an All Star Mile

Punt Drunk helps you through the Tuesday blues with a look at today's top tips and new stories, including the latest on the All Star...
Glenfiddich

Spring Racing Review: Future Group 1 stars emerge

New favourites have been installed in races such as the Caulfield Guineas and the Melbourne Cup. We dive into the big winners and losers in...

Injured Rothfire Ruled Out Of The Everest

The Everest dream is over for connections of beaten Golden Rose favourite Rothfire, who has been confirmed to have suffered a serious leg injury.
Peltzer

Alexiou Out To Engineer A Group One Upset

Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou will saddle up their first Group One runner as a training partnership when Peltzer tackles the Golden Rose.
Rothfire

Heathcote Savouring Rothfire Adventure

From travelling the world as a tour manager to training thoroughbreds, Robert Heathcote's working life has taken him on one journey after another.