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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...

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.
Matt Dunn

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

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.
Strome

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

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

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.
Gotta Kiss

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.
Gotta Kiss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
The Odyssey

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

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

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

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

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

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...
Cruze

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.
Just Orm

Thornton’s claim to assist Just Orm

Star apprentice Stephanie Thornton's claim is expected to help Just Orm win his first open company race at the Sunshine Coast.