Team Edmonds Unveil Millions Hope At Farm
Unraced colt Alpine Edge will stake his claim for a Magic Millions berth in the Phelan Ready Stakes at Eagle Farm.
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Gollan On Weather Watch With Just Orm
Tony Gollan is keeping an eye on the weather before deciding if seasoned campaigner Just Orm takes on Alligator Blood at Doomben.
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Epsom-Bound Tyzone Shines In Barrier Trial
Stradbroke Handicap winner Tyzone has limbered up for his forthcoming trip to Sydney with a solid third in a Gold Coast barrier trial. Ridden by Robbie Fradd, Tyzone settled fifth before working home stylishly to place behind the Chris Waller-trained Subpoenaed in a 1000m heat, beaten three-quarters of a length. Subpoenaed's time of 1:01.13 was[...]
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Gollan Breaks Qld Record With Classic Win
Trainer Tony Gollan set a state record for winners in the best possible way when Solar Star won the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic at Ipswich. Gollan already had gained the record for most metropolitan victories when he became the first to train 100 Brisbane winners last month. He went into Saturday's race on 151-1/2 statewide[...]
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Mr Bellagio Fresh For First Stakes Win
Consistent gelding Mr Bellagio gets a belated opportunity to make his stakes race debut at Ipswich, when he tackles the Listed Eye Liner Stakes. The last open company black-type race of the season in Queensland also presents Mr Bellagio with a chance to win over 1200m for the first time on Saturday. One of the[...]
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Smart ‘N’ Sexy Breaks Maiden In Dalrello
Co-trainer Trent Edmonds admitted relief when promising filly Smart ‘N'Sexy shed her maiden status in the Listed Dalrello Stakes. The Dalrello Stakes has proved a good guide to the future with four recent winners going on to win more black-type races. Smart ‘N' Sexy ($4) showed she could easily join them when she came from[...]
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Winter Bride Poised For Farewell Victory
Well-performed mare Winter Bride will get one last chance to add to her black-type credentials in the Group Two Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. The mare, who is raced by the Segenhoe Stud, is earmarked to head to the breeding barn after Saturday. Winter Bride has won nine races, including three in Group Three[...]
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Cahill, Orman Suspended After Stradbroke
Jockeys Michael Cahill and Jim Orman have been suspended in the wash-up from the Group One Stradbroke at Eagle Farm. Cahill rode Trekking and was found guilty of causing interference to Niccanova at the 1000m He was suspended for seven days, starting next Sunday. Niccanova's rider Jim Orman was also in trouble, banned for 11[...]
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Tyzone Wins The Group One Stradbroke Handicap
A plan that was a year in the making came to fruition when Tyzone won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. Tyzone ran second in last year's Stradbroke behind Trekking and trainer Toby Edmonds immediately set him for a return bout this year: Starting at $14, Tyzone charged down the middle of the track to[...]
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Fradd To Ride Stradbroke Day Despite Ban
Jockey Robbie Fradd will be able to ride two of the favourites for separate Group One races in Brisbane despite a suspension. Fradd is booked to ride Tyzone in the Stradbroke Handicap and Wisdom Of Water in the JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday. At the Gold Coast on Friday, Fradd, who rode Fisticuffs[...]
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The Drinks Cart Confirms JJ Atkins Start
Co-trainer Toby Edmonds believes there is little between his Gold Coast winner The Drinks Cart and JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water as the colts head to the Group One race. Sent out a warm favourite, The Drinks Cart ($1.65) had no problems cruising to a win after sitting back in the field in the[...]
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Wisdom Of Water Is The Real Deal: Fradd
International jockey Robbie Fradd has given his stamp of approval on new Group One JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water. Bookmakers shortened Wisdom Of Water from $8 to $4 after he won the Ken Russell Memorial Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Wisdom of Water was the major mover in JJ Atkins markets[...]
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Wisdom Of Water Confirms J J Atkins Claims
Exciting two-year-old Wisdom Of Water has confirmed his rating as a top chance in the Group One J J Atkins with a sparkling return at the Gold Coast. Wisdom Of Water, who was having his first start since finishing fourth in the Magic Millions Classic in January, went straight to the lead before being eased[...]
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Fradd Back With Quality Gold Coast Rides
Top jockey Robbie Fradd returns to riding after two weeks of self-isolation with a strong book of rides on Friday. Fradd has not ridden since scoring a double at the Sunshine Coast two weeks ago. He won will have six rides at the Gold Coast metropolitan meeting including several likely favourites in Wisdom Of Water[...]
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Mcgillivray, Fradd, Maloney To Swap Zones
Jockey Matt McGillivray has said farewell to riding in Queensland's south metro region with a winning double at the Gold Coast. Racing Queensland has divided the state into six zones with metropolitan racing in the south centred on the Gold Coast and the north based mainly in Brisbane. Jockeys elected to ride in one region[...]
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Robbie Fradd Lands Sunshine Coast Double
Veteran jockey Robbie Fradd made the most of a quick visit to the Sunshine Coast, landing a double from his only two rides. The much-travelled South African has been riding as well as ever with 87-1/2 winners this season. Fradd won on Sheezasinga ($3) for trainer Barry Lockwood and See Marie ($4.60) for trainer Desleigh[...]
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Barrier To Help Guard Of Honour Run 1200m
Trainer Kelly Schweida is hoping a good barrier can help overcome an unsuitable distance for sprinter Guard Of Honour at Doomben. Guard Of Honour will be having his first run since February 22 in Saturday's Racecourse Village Open Handicap (1200m). Schweida had hoped to find a 1000m or 900m race for Guard Of Honour but[...]
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