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.

Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL: A trip to Grafton and some extra box work have done wonders for young sprinter Fast Eddie, says ‘rookie’ trainer Ben McCarthy.

Martina Kirillidis may be a relative newcomer to greyhound racing, and to south-east Queensland, but the young trainer is determined that this region will be the launching pad to her next major step in the industry.

Emerald trainer Christine Pollard says the advent of the Qgold races has brought a metropolitan feel to country racing.

Carol and Greg Pickard don’t miss the Darwin heat since moving to Townsville about seven years ago, but there was also plenty they liked about the Northern Territory capital.

ALL going well, smart youngster Wreck James could earn a crack at some rich local and southern races following his impressive win in the Dave Brett Memorial Final (520m) at Albion Park on Thursday night.

Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL: “That was unreal,” a thrilled Greg Stella said after Magistrate’s explosive record-breaking sprint over 431m at Ipswich last Saturday night.

Robert Ayres returned this week from a six-day family holiday to Papua New Guinea, a bit worn out and with the flu. And things are about to get tougher.

Long-time local conditioner John McCarthy smiles broadly at the memories rekindled by the faded photo of him and the late Dave Brett.

Smart sprinter Diva Signal is fueling David Wolfinden’s refreshed interest in greyhound racing.

Pat McLeod wraps up a big night of racing at Albion Park on Thursday night, including heats of the Publican’s Cup.

Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL:
Brad Belford reflects on his amazing five-win haul at Ipswich last week.

Rookie Queensland regional trainer Lucy Roche’s ‘apprenticeship’ is being fast-tracked courtesy of talented sprinter Different Drum.