QLD News
Constellations set to sparkle
QUEENSLAND’S inaugural TAB Constellations is set to sparkle this winter. Having enjoyed a $500,000 stakes increase, more than $2 million in prize money and bonuses will go on the line, with not one… Read more: Constellations set to sparkle
Star stablemates heading interstate
A TRIP south of the border is on the cards for classy stablemates Turn It Up and One Change. Undefeated from two starts this season, the Vicki Rasmussen-trained pair have been aimed at Club… Read more: Star stablemates heading interstate
Star pacer aiming for hat-trick in top award
RACING Queensland has announced the finalists for the 2020 TAB Queensland Harness Awards. To be staged at Fridays Riverside on February 21, the Queensland Harness Awards will acknowledge the… Read more: Star pacer aiming for hat-trick in top award
Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
TO MY dismay the grip on my throne has been loosened while bragging rights have been thrust into Michael Court’s possession. After claiming the title as top yearling selector during last season’s… Read more: Round one goes to Sydney sidekick!
Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
LAST year while having a browse through the Australian Pacing Gold catalogue, Kim Procter and I selected a Lot from each east coast sale we thought was the standout. The youngsters were selected… Read more: Colleagues collide for APG bragging rights
Stake hike for APG Final
A STAKE hike will lift the Group One Albion Park Gold Final to be third richest harness race in Queensland $150,000. Ahead of Sunday’s APG Sale at The Creek, which will see 48 pacing lots go through… Read more: Stake hike for APG Final
Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
HEADING to the Australian Pacing Gold Sales potential buyers are looking for a standout. Towards the top of the selection – or elimination – process is breeding. The possible new stable acquisition… Read more: Flash grey a stand out at APG Sale
Win revives memories and bragging moment
THERE are very few things worse than a bragging sibling, so it was particularly frustrating when my sister called to gloat about backing a $15 winner yesterday. While running her eye over the… Read more: Win revives memories and bragging moment
Stock of premier sires to command attention
WITH the release of Harness Racing Australia’s stallion premierships, it would appear one Lot at Australian Pacing Gold’s Brisbane Sale will be in high demand. Scheduled to be conducted at Albion… Read more: Stock of premier sires to command attention
Late entry has potential to be sales’ topper
A LATE entry into the catalogue has the potential to be the sales’ topper. With connections making a last minute decision to send the youngster north, the colt will enter the ring as Lot 10A during… Read more: Late entry has potential to be sales’ topper
Chance to find a life-changing star
FOR those looking to find the next life-changing harness racing star, the 2021 APG Brisbane Sale is underway releasing their catalogue. The opportunities for investors in harness racing right now… Read more: Chance to find a life-changing star
Rising star aimed at prestigious feature
NEXT year’s Chariots Of Fire has been earmarked as the primary target for One Change following a short break. Outclassing his older rivals in last night’s Christmas Cup at Albion Park, One Change… Read more: Rising star aimed at prestigious feature
Drawn to return to winners’ circle
STAR pacer Colt Thirty One has a prime opportunity to end his campaign on a winning note. Runner-up behind Cruz and King Of Swing during his last two starts, Colt Thirty One is set to contest… Read more: Drawn to return to winners’ circle
Title defence King’s next mission
EARLIER this year he wasn’t considered good enough for a start in the A G Hunter Cup. In roughly eight weeks time he’ll contest the time-honoured event at Tabcorp Park Melton as the defending… Read more: Title defence King’s next mission
Omen bet of the weekend
IF EVER there was an omen bet based on sentiment, it has to be at Albion Park tonight. Part of a stellar program headed by The Blacks A Fake is The Bill Dixon – named in honour of the champion… Read more: Omen bet of the weekend
BEWARE…the King is coming!
BEWARE…the King is coming! Leaving his Cobbitty-base just moments ago, King Of Swing is being taken north for the final leg of the Grand Circuit. The Craig Cross-trained stallion has made three… Read more: BEWARE…the King is coming!
Tough assignment to round out star filly’s season
MULTIPLE Group One winning filly Pelosi will round out her season with possibly her toughest assignment. Pelosi has already been involved in several difficult scrapes this term, having contested the… Read more: Tough assignment to round out star filly’s season
Looking to end successful season on a high
CONNECTIONS of talented youngster Governor Jujon hope he can end his highly-successful season on a winning note when he returns to Albion Park next weekend. Triumphant in last night’s Kentucky Bye… Read more: Looking to end successful season on a high
Local star primed to repel interstate raiders
LOCAL star Colt Thirty One is in perfect condition to repel the early attack of interstate raiders. With the Sunshine State’s Summer Carnival taking centre stage at Albion Park this month, a host of… Read more: Local star primed to repel interstate raiders
Feature honours modern day great
ONE of the modern day greats will be honoured at Albion Park on Saturday night. Trained locally by champion horseman John McCarthy, Be Good Johnny was among the stars of his era, winning five Group… Read more: Feature honours modern day great
