As powerhouse speedster Kahlo Hayze gathers momentum towards an appetizing summer of big-race commitments, owner Nathan Trigg pointed to the late Bill Elson, as an inspiration to a break-out carnival for his kennel.

The Tom Tzouvelis training juggernaut has continued its relentless charge, with the Park Ridge trainer claiming the Group 2 Capalaba Cup (366m) on Sunday with his ‘second choice’, Simply Express.

Ipswich trainer Garry Gilbert ‘over-shot the runway’ and has landed two runners in Sunday’s Group 2 TAB Capalaba Cup Final (366m).

Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL: Power Of Whiskey gets the chance to validate her trainer’s belief that she has the makings of a nice middle distance chaser at Ipswich on Saturday night.

Casino trainer Jeff Ahern wishes for more of the same this Saturday night, just less fireworks.

Ian Hoggan is hopeful the upcoming rich Ipswich and then Brisbane carnivals deliver Professor Snitch her special moment in the group racing calendar.

Brisbane trainer Dyllan Heddles almost immediately deflected any praise towards his father, Jim, after exciting youngster Bad Boy Wilson stormed through to the final of the Group 2 Con Sciacca TAB Capalaba Cup Final (366m) on Sunday.

Jemma Daley has had a taste of straight track success and wants more.