Stradbroke Handicap betting preview & top tips | June 11, 2022
The 2022 edition of the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap has attracted a highly competitive field, with 18 gallopers set to contest the $1,500,000 event at...
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Top jockeys rally behind pony races
Some of Australia's top jockeys have hit back at claims made by racing media, suggesting that pony racing is "gimmicky" and a waste of time.
Punt Drunk: How’s your Magic Millions hangover?
Queensland’s glamour couple, Ben Thompson and Steph Thornton, celebrated their engagement, the southerners dominated Millions Day as the rich got richer, while a good old-fashioned...
Devine Grey Revels In New Staying Role
Devine Grey was never going to make the grade as a sprinter but the mare has redeemed her reputation with trainer Matt Dunn since switching...
Tony Gollan chases 50th Listed race win
Talented filly Nicci's Spirit can give premier trainer Tony Gollan his 50th Listed race win in the Tattersall's Club Stakes.
Sydney stables to the fore in Doomben Group 3
Strome is one of five Sydney-trained horses who will chase black-type in the Group Three Sapphire Stakes at Doomben.
Rothfire dominates in Group One JJ Atkins
Rothfire has won the Group One JJ Atkins, beating Gotta Kiss and The Drinks Cart in the $350,000 race at Eagle Farm.
Gotta Kiss primed for JJ Atkins assault
Steve O'Dea has taken a selective path to the Group One JJ Atkins for his filly Gotta Kiss but the trainer is confident it should...
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.
Winkers go on Bill Carter Stakes favourite
Trainer Steve O'Dea has added winkers to Gotta Kiss for her raceday gear as she chases a black-type win in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes.
Thornton to make mark without an allowance
Apprentice Stephanie Thornton gets her chance to make her mark riding without an allowance at two meetings this week.
The Odyssey tipped to reach winter heights
Top three-year-old The Odyssey showed he is on target for a good winter with his impressive win at Doomben.
Starosa earns chance at Group 1 JJ Atkins
Promising filly Starosa has earned a chance in the Group One JJ Atkins after her all-the-way win at Doomben.
Stephanie Thornton outrides metro claim
Star apprentice Stephanie Thornton has outridden her metropolitan claim with a last-stride win on Mount Beauty at Doomben.
Stephanie Thornton close to a milestone
Apprentice Stephanie Thornton has seven rides at Doomben where she will try to outride her metropolitan claim.
The Odyssey to overcome a tricky barrier
Top three-year-old The Odyssey has a big weight advantage at Doomben but must overcome a tricky barrier.
Minjee repeats the dose in Doomben victory
Tough filly Minjee has again stormed home from last to beat Snappy Reply in a replica of her win at her previous start.
Schweida proves master Jewel tactician
The Odyssey has led all the way to win The Jewel 3YO for trainer Kelly Schweida and jockey Stephanie Thornton.
The Odyssey after The Jewel double
The Odyssey is on target to complete the two- and three-year-old double for The Jewel after an impressive Doomben win.
I’m A Rippa recovered from hoof injury
Millionaire sprinter I'm A Rippa has recovered from a hoof injury and will run in the Open Handicap at Doomben.
The Odyssey fit for Doomben return
Smart three-year-old The Odyssey is the fittest he has been for a return to racing as he heads to Doomben.
Cruze returns to favourite distance
Talented gelding Cruze will be given the chance to improve on his stellar record around the Eagle Farm 1400m circuit.
Silvera has chance to break summer drought
Silvera has had no luck in his summer campaign but faces a big drop in class when he runs in the Open Handicap at Eagle...
Tempo crucial for Cruze at Eagle Farm
Trainer Barry Lockwood is confident Cruze can successfully drop back to 1200m at Eagle Farm and is hoping there is early pace in his race.
Just Orm win a family affair for Gollan
Trainer Tony Gollan was popular with several of the women in his family when the horse they own Just Orm won at the Sunshine Coast.