Exciting Queensland colt Grafterburners (Graff) stamped himself a potential superstar by extending his winning streak to four races unbeaten this preparation with a barnstorming victory in Saturday’s $3 million slot race, the Sunlight 3YO Plate (1100m) at the Gold Coast. With the all-conquering James McDonald aboard for the first time, the Kelly Schweida-trained colt was... Read More

Impressive Sydney-based filly Shiki (Too Darn Hot) gave an emphatic reminder of her class and stamped herself as a strong contender for next week’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YO Classic (RL, 1200m) with a storming victory in Saturday’s Gold Pearl (1100m) at the Gold Coast. A $420,000 purchase for Kurrinda Bloodstock with trainers Gai Waterhouse... Read More

Tough as teak homebred mare Miss Joelene (Russian Revolution) will headline a three-pronged attack set to launch on the opening day of the Magic Millions Carnival for racing, breeding and life partners Darren Wilson and Janelle Whalley, who operate under the Wilrace banner. The couple established Wilrace from the back yard of their suburban Brisbane... Read More

Thoroughbreds on major farms and training centres in Victoria have been evacuated as bushfires continued to rage across the state, a crisis the emergency services have described as ‘catastrophic.’ After temperatures soared on Thursday, Friday’s equally scorching and windy conditions have contributed to scores of fires breaking out across the state.  The Longwood area, situated... Read More

The Queensland training ranks will welcome a new name in February, with former Annabel and Rob Archibald assistant trainer Todd Pollard set to embark on his own training career. Born and raised in Matamata, Pollard’s interest in racing was sparked early through family involvement, with an aunt breeding and racing several horses, including Taranaki Breeders... Read More