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Garrison makes greyhounds an easy sell for horse trainer
The runaway success of Chris Brydon’s Garrison at Albion Park on Thursday night has made Anthony Newing’s task of ‘selling’ greyhound racing to his thoroughbred colleagues a lot easier.
Graham’s ready for a hectic two days on the road
Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL: Northern NSW-based trainer Col Graham hopes a visit to his chiropractor this week keeps him in top shape for a hectic two days of travel with his dogs.
Saturday night racing at Ipswich to showcase the future
Tweed hinterland trainer Michael Lalicz is excited by what Saturday night’s Ipswich derby and futurity heats will reveal.
‘It’s time’ for Nicholls’ exciting speedster Kia Kaha
In-form owner-trainer Warren Nicholls believes ‘it’s time’ for lightning beginner Kia Kaha.
Bill Elson farewell planned as breeding legacy is reborn
The first rays of sunshine are starting to return to Silvie’s Lodge, the 40-acre Churchable property that has been the epicentre of one of Australia’s most remarkable greyhound stories.
Distance won’t worry Vienna On Call, says Ned
Weekly wrap of racing at Ipswich with MIKE HILL:
NED Snow has ‘no worries’ about Vienna On Call stepping up in distance at Ipswich on Saturday night.
Louise’s honest veteran a worthy finalist for new straight track feature
Capalaba veteran On The Radar may not be on the same level as some of the elite chasers to have graced that boutique straight track, but he would be a worthy winner of Sunday’s inaugural Alec Waugh Classic Masters Final (366m).
New owners strike Qgold with Essery in Townsville
Rhonda Essery isn’t expecting much sleep if maturing chaser Management Zero continues her current form spike.
Elson an inspiration to an entire industry
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.
Bitter-sweet Capalaba Cup win for Tzouvelis
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.
Gilbert ‘over-shoots’ runway and has two in Capalaba Cup final
Ipswich trainer Garry Gilbert ‘over-shot the runway’ and has landed two runners in Sunday’s Group 2 TAB Capalaba Cup Final (366m).
Whiskey has the Power to succeed, says trainer
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.
Sand Blaster finds his distance ahead of Ipswich feature final
Casino trainer Jeff Ahern wishes for more of the same this Saturday night, just less fireworks.
Professor’s mentor hopeful of a ‘special moment’ before window closes
Ian Hoggan is hopeful the upcoming rich Ipswich and then Brisbane carnivals deliver Professor Snitch her special moment in the group racing calendar.
Heddles deflects praise to dad after Capalaba Cup heat win
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.
Daley developing a taste for straight track success.
Jemma Daley has had a taste of straight track success and wants more.
‘Rookie’ trainer happy with Fast Eddie’s progress
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.
Kirillidis on track to achieving group racing goal
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.
Qgold brings a ‘metro feel’ to regional racing
Emerald trainer Christine Pollard says the advent of the Qgold races has brought a metropolitan feel to country racing.
Darwin connection plays key role in Pickard’s Townsville Futurity assault
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.