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...
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Options aplenty for Babylon Berlin
Speedy mare Babylon Berlin may be given a chance to extend her distance range in next month’s Group 1 BCD Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa....
Holiday for Pareanui Bay
Despite a dogged effort when second behind the unbeaten Shamus in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1600m) at Trentham, the immediate future for promising three-year-old...
Quick turnaround for Memsie-bound Tofane
Triple Group One winner Tofane was back in action at the Flemington jump-outs on Monday after a brief break from her winter exertions. The Michael...
Plenty of spring options for Tofane
Triple Group One winner Tofane has plenty of options open to her this spring. Trainer Michael Moroney was initially planning to extend the daughter of...
Moroney savours Tofane’s special double
Despite COVID-19 restrictions creating ongoing logistical headaches and isolating him from his family and friends in New Zealand, trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney has taken special...
Tiara tilt for Tofane
A third Group One scalp is in the offing for New Zealand-bred mare Tofane this weekend when she lines-up in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara...
Tattersall’s Tiara confirmed for Tofane
Trainer Mike Moroney has given the green light for Tofane to have a crack at securing her third elite-level victory at Eagle Farm next week....
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 12, 2021
Racing around the country is headlined by the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap and JJ Atkins being run and won at Eagle Farm this afternoon. Our...
Wheeler content to watch Stradbroke day from afar
There was a time when John Wheeler was an unmissable fixture of the Queensland winter carnival, but these days he’s content to watch from afar....
2021 Stradbroke Handicap runner-by-runner betting preview & tips
The 2021 Stradbroke Handicap will be the feature race of the day held at in race eight at Eagle Farm Racecourse. Horsebetting's Nicholas Lloyd has...
The Harrovian ‘spot on’ for Stradbroke Handicap tilt
Racing cult figure The Harrovian is spot on ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm according to his co-trainer Trent Edmonds.
Dabernig looking to sign off with 20th Group 1 for Lindsay Park
When So Si Bon steps out in the Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday afternoon at Eagle Farm, it will be the last time Tom Dabernig has...
Gollan bullish about Vega One ahead of Stradbroke Handicap
Stradbroke Handicap favourite Vega One is now at the top of his game heading into the Eagle Farm feature this Saturday, according to trainer Tony...
Bosson racking up frequent flyer points
Opie Bosson is in danger of catching a chill from the amount of times he is dipping in-between New Zealand’s cold winter and Queensland’s summer-like...
Moroney watching Queensland raiders from home
Michael Moroney will have to watch his Queensland contenders over the next week on a screen at home after being caught up in Melbourne’s COVID-19...
Coventina Bay basking in the Sunshine State
Group One performer Coventina Bay made the best possible start to her Queensland campaign on Tuesday. Under regular rider Samantha Collett, she won her 1200m...
Williams to remain in Queensland for Oaks and Stradbroke rides
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams has opted to remain in Queensland amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis happening in Victoria.
Ayrton prepping well for Fred Best Classic at Eagle Farm
Boom three-year-old Ayrton had his first look around Eagle Farm on Tuesday morning before the Fred Best Classic, which he needs to win to ensure...
Punt Drunk: SA stewards lose the plot with Julius ban
Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major talking points in racing this week, including the fallout from the controversial six-week ban handed...
Carnival in chaos as Queensland bans horse flights from Victoria
The Queensland Winter Racing Carnival has been thrown a curveball with health officials suddenly stopping horse flights out of Victoria.
Punt Drunk: Thompson puts hand up for Ayrton ride in Stradbroke
Punt Drunk's Tuesday edition takes a look two potential entrants for The Everest and the jockey who reckons he can drop under 50kg to ride...
Pike buoyed by positive start to Queensland campaign
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike got his attack on the Queensland Winter carnival off to a good start with exciting three-year-old Not An Option resuming in...
Queensland sojourn for Collett
The Collett-McKay household will be a bit empty over the coming month. While Shaun McKay will be plying his trade in Melbourne over winter, his...
Pike quartet Queensland bound
Tony Pike knows how to make an impact at the Queensland Winter Carnival, having saddled the likes of The Bostonian, Sacred Elixir and Provocative to...