Barry Lockwood was quick to praise fellow trainer Brian Smith after reformed bad boy Tokamak won the $85,000 Tattersall’s Members’ Cup on Wednesday. Tokamak ($6.50) emerged as a winter carnival hopeful when he made it three wins in a row at Eagle Farm. He swept past the leaders at the [...]
Toowoomba trainer John Dann believes Tukiyo is up to winter carnival standard after she kept her unbeaten record intact at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Dann said Tukiyo ($11) would have a short break from racing before she targets black-type company next preparation. “There are some good three-year-old fillies races during [...]
Bruce Hill believes Caliente is adaptable enough to capitalise on a dream barrier in the Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben on Saturday. Caliente drew gate 13 in the Mode Plate at Eagle Farm on December 8 which meant jockey Paul Hammersley had to ease her to near last before she [...]
The 2012 racing year…well it was different, that’s for sure. Wonderful thoroughbred action one moment, controversy galore the next. There were highlights, both on our shores and abroad, but for many, the dramas during the Spring Carnival will best describe the year. But we’ll try and change that here with [...]
The Conspirator is up in grade and distance in the Gold Edition Plate but jockey Paul Hammersley believes it won’t be a problem. Hammersley has dismissed any suggestions The Conspirator won’t cope with his first attempt at 1200m against the likes of Group One winner Sizzling in the Gold Edition. [...]
Bruce Hill is keeping a lid on Magic Millions expectations for Caliente but jockey Paul Hammersley doesn’t need any convincing. Hill won’t be rushed into announcing a summer campaign for Caliente who is qualified to run in the Magic Millions Guineas (1400m) at the Gold Coast on January 12. “I’ll [...]
An interstate campaign hasn’t had any negative effects on Excellantes according to trainer Robert Heathcote. After Excellantes returned to Brisbane following three unsuccessful runs in Melbourne during the spring, Heathcote was concerned the amount of travelling might have “flattened” the gelding. But the five-year-old’s effort to finish fifth at Eagle [...]
Pregnant mare Jester’s Girl will head to stud a black-type winner courtesy of a boilover at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Trainer Gerald Ryan’s hit-and-run mission with Jester’s Girl ($41) paid off when she overhauled Bound To Blush ($4) in the last stride to win by a short half-head with the [...]
Lady Colours has had three barrier trials in preparation for her comeback to racing at Doomben on Monday but trainer Bruce Hill says she hasn’t yet won the battle of the bulge. The three-year-old had a gruelling summer campaign and hasn’t raced since February. She will be carrying some extra [...]
Race 6 – 3:03PM WHK RAMORNIE HANDICAP (1200 METRES) Of $150,000.1st $90,000, 2nd $30,000, 3rd $15,000, 4th $7,500, 5th $3,000, 6th $1,500, 7th $1,500, 8th $1,500, Starter Subsidy $200 LISTED Quality, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices cannot claim.Track Condition: Dead 5 Time: 1:08.72 Last 600m: 0:33.92 INTERIM RESULTS Finish No. Horse Trainer Jockey Margin Bar. Weight Starting [...]
