Trainer Stuart Kendrick admits Queensland’s fickle weather has left him giddy as he chases a suitable race to launch promising stayer Rancho Montoya’s southern campaign. Racing Queensland has added the …
Continue reading Australian Derby aspirant to run at Sunshine CoastPrairie Fire has clinched a Blue Diamond berth with victory in a Listed race at Flemington. The Mick Price-trained colt is raced by Sun Stud and was having his second …
Continue reading Prairie Fire books berth in Blue Diamond FieldGai Waterhouse’s prospects of a seventh Golden Slipper have spiralled dramatically upwards with the win of Santos at Randwick. The colt firmed from $51 to $11 in markets for the …
Continue reading Santos a serious 2018 Golden Slipper contenderTrainer Darren Weir is loathe to spell a horse in winning form but is in a quandary over what to do with Kings Will Dream. The English import remains unbeaten …
Continue reading Kings Will Dream scores Flemington victoryTrainer Paul Snowden queried Glyn Schofield’s tactics after developing stayer Emperor’s Way had to settle for a dead heat with pacesetter Almost Court at Randwick. The duo could not be …
Continue reading Almost Court, Emperor’s Way share spoilsA crack at the Group One Newmarket Handicap looms likely for Ken’s Dream after the four-year-old gelding impressed again over the straight course at Flemington. The Darren Weir-trained Ken’s Dream …
Continue reading Ken’s Dream sets course for Newmarket Handicap 2018Rimraam has landed a betting plunge for Lindsay Park with her first-up victory in a stakes race at Flemington. The filly was backed from $16 to $7.50 before taking out …
Continue reading Rimraam bounces back from VRC Oaks disappointmentIn the absence of Winx, Chris Waller has still won the Group Two Apollo Stakes at Randwick with Endless Drama giving the trainer a particularly satisfying result. Instead of running …
Continue reading Endless Drama breaks through in AustraliaTrainer Mick Price has bolstered his chances of winning a third Australian Guineas after promising colt Grunt confirmed his credentials in a traditional lead-up race at Flemington. Lightly raced Grunt, …
Continue reading Grunt stamps himself on the Australian GuineasRedkirk Warrior could return to the country where he was foaled following his stunning first-up win in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Royal Ascot headhunter Nick Smith was at Flemington …
Continue reading Redkirk Warrior wins G1 Lightning StakesFaraway Town is closing in on the Guy Walter Stakes after securing her long-awaited first black-type win at Randwick. The four-year-old mare withstood a withering burst by Zestful ($10) to …
Continue reading Faraway Town to target Guy Walter StakesManaging Alizee is a labour of love but it has had its rewards with the Godolphin filly making a triumphant return in the Group Two Light Fingers Stakes at Randwick. …
Continue reading Alizee full steam ahead into Surround StakesWorld No1. Roger Federer delivered another polished performance to beat Andreas Seppi in straight sets in the semi-final of the ATP World Tour event in Rotterdam. Federer, who has won …
Continue reading Federer downs Seppi in Rotterdam semiWinger Raymond Rhule scored a try on his debut as the Stormers secured a scrappy 28-20 victory over the Jaguares in the opening game of the Super Rugby season. The …
Continue reading Stormers beat Jaguares in Super openerPetra Kvitova has stretched her winning run to 12 games after she booked her place in the final of the Doha Open. The Czech, who is eyeing a return to …
Continue reading Kvitova beats Wozniacki in Doha semi-finalCentre Lionel Mapoe scored a brace of tries as the Lions claimed a 26-19 victory over the Sharks in a fierce South African Super Rugby derby at Ellis Park. The …
Continue reading Lions claw 26-19 victory over SharksGarth Brennan’s debut as Gold Coast Titans coach is one he would rather forget. Brennan tried to remain upbeat after Brisbane thrashed the Titans 38-10 in their opening NRL trial …
Continue reading Debut to forget for Titans NRL coachAs a backrower, Corey Oates still makes a pretty good winger. But Brisbane assistant coach Kevin Walters believes the true test for Queensland flyer Oates’ bold back-row experiment will be …
Continue reading Big test awaits for back-row convert Oates
