2019 Brisbane Cup Results: Sixties Groove Scores Deserving Win

The Kris Lees-trained Sixties Groove had all the good form leading into the Group 2 $400,000 Lexus Brisbane Cup (2400m) at Eagle Farm and finally broke through for a deserving win in the time-honoured event. 2019 Brisbane Cup winner Sixties…

Trekking produced giant strides to win 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

The leader of the ‘Blue Army’ Trekking produced giant strides at the end of the 1400m to wins the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm today. Trekking, above, was too good for the opposition to record a comfortable…

2019 Queensland Derby Results: Mr Quickie Wins for Punters

The call from trainer Phillip Stokes to head to Queensland with beaten SA Derby favourite Mr Quickie proved the right move as the well-backed gelding saluted for the punters in Saturday’s Group 1 $600,000 Channel 7 Queensland Derby (2400m)…

Prince Fawaz lives up to the hype with 2019 J.J. Atkins Plate win

New kid on the block Prince Fawaz lived up to his pre-race hype with a powerful finishing burst to win the Group 1 $600,000 Magic Millions J.J. Atkins Plate (1600m) at Eagle Farm today. Prince Fawaz, above with the yellow cap, holds off Kubrick…

2019 Queensland Guineas Results: Winner Kolding Eyes Golden Eagle

In-form hoop James McDonald celebrated his third win of Stradbroke Handicap Day in Race 5 at Eagle Farm when partnering the well-supported favourite Kolding for his powerful late win in the Group 2 $350,000 Ascot Green Queensland Guineas (1600m)…

Invincibella warms up for Tattersall’s Tiara with back to back Dane Ripper Stakes wins

The Chris Waller trained mare Invincibella returned to winning form with consecutive wins in the Group 2 $200,000 Pages Event Hire Dane Ripper Stakes (1400m) at Eagle Farm today. Invincibella. above, scores back to back Dane Ripper Stakes wins…

Scarlet Dream shock scratching from 2019 Queensland Derby

First emergency Home Made has gained a start in the 2019 Group 1 $600,000 Channel 7 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm today following the shock scratching of Scarlet Dream. Mr Quickie, above, is the favourite for the 2019 Queensland Derby…

Trekking to lead the Blue Army charge in the 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

Trekking will lead the charge of the Blue Army with trainer James Cummings to saddle up four runners with the Godolphin royal blue colours in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm. Trekking, above, will lead…

Garibaldi to take a sit in 2019 J.J. Atkins Plate

Trainer Tony Gollan will like to see his two year old Garibaldi settle behind the pace after drawing an inside barrier in the Group 1 $600,000 Magic Millions J.J. Atkins Plate (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Accession, above, is the favourite…

I’m A Rippa to start as the outsider of the 2019 Stradbroke Handicap field

Local hope I’m A Rippa might be the outsider of the field and have a wide barrier but leading Eagle Farm trainer Tony Gollan is not writing off his chances in the Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) on his home track on Saturday. I’m…

The Bostonian draws perfect barrier in 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

Kiwi trainer Tony Pike has described The Bostonian’s barrier as ‘perfect’ as he attempts to continue his run of Group 1 wins in the $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Michael Cahill, above, will ride…

Tom Melbourne is Waller’s main 2019 Stradbroke Handicap hope

Perennial placegetter Tom Melbourne looks like carrying the hopes of the Chris Waller stable in the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Tom Melbourne, above, is trainer Chris Waller’s main hope in…

Bigger Eagle Farm track to suit Scarlet Dream in 2019 Queensland Derby

The wide open spaces of Eagle Farm will suit three year old filly Scarlet Dream better when she lines up against the colts and geldings in the 2019 Group 1 $600,000 Channel 7 Queensland Derby (2400m) on Saturday. Nobu, above, is the favourite…

Prince Fawaz After 2019 J.J. Atkins Crown

Impressive Fastnet Rock colt Prince Fawaz is looking to capitalise on his last start Sydney win with a Group 1 success in Brisbane’s $600,000 J.J. Atkins Plate (1600m) this weekend. Prince Fawaz is favourite to win Saturday’s J.J.…

Material Man to be tested first up in 2019 Stradbroke Handicap

New trainer Pat Carey is banking on Material Man’s good first up record to make him competitive in the 2019 Group 1 $1.5m Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Trainer Pat Carey, above, will set Material Man first up for…

Mr Quickie Flying Ahead of Queensland Derby 2019 Bid

Phillip Stokes’ South Australian Derby placegetter Mr Quickie is on track for Saturday’s Group 1 $600,000 Queensland Derby (2400m) having performed well in his last piece of work at home on Monday. Mr Quickie is on track for a 2019…

Despatch Can Crack Stradbroke Handicap 2019 Distance

Trainer Tony McEvoy is confident the stable’s The Goodwood winner Despatch has what it takes to stretch out to the 1400m of Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5 million Stradbroke Handicap in Brisbane. The Goodwood winner Despatch will race over…

100th Individual Winner this season for Reward For Effort

Chatswood Stud reports their resident stallion Reward For Effort has sired his 100th individual winner for the 2018/19 season (153 wins). He is just the 8th sire in Australia to reach triple figures and only the second Victorian sire to do so…

Multaja earns a start in Tattersall’s Tiara with Helen Coughlan Stakes win

In-form filly Multaja has earned at shot at a Group 1 start with a come from behind win in the Listed $125,000 Mittys Helen Coughlan Stakes (1200m) at Doomben today. Blake Shinn, above, claimed his fourth winner on Queensland Oaks Day with Multaja…

A Stradbroke Handicap start ahead for Moreton Cup winner Pretty In Pink

Improving filly Pretty In Pink held off a fast finishing Brave Song in the 2019 Group 2 $200,000 Sky Racing Moreton Cup (1200m) at Doomben today to gain a spot in the 2019 Stradbroke Handicap. Brave Song, above, failed by a nose to pick up Pretty…

Queensland Oaks 2019 Field Loses Injured Belle Rock – Retirement Likely

An early retirement from racing is likely for Brian Smith’s Rip Van Winkle filly Belle Roc who was scratched from the Group 1 $500,000 Treasury Brisbane Queensland Oaks (2200m) due to an injury sustained at trackwork on Friday morning. Jockey…