News

Waller stablemates in protest tussle

Saturday 21 November 2020, 3:32pm

The Chris Waller-trained Accountability has scored a Kemble Grange win on protest, stripping victory off his stablemate Relucent.  Read more »

McDonald hits the Highway with country duo

Friday 20 November 2020, 4:41pm

Former plumber Jade McDonald believes he has two genuine chances at Kembla where Roc De Khaper and Departing Bullet clash in the Highway Handicap.  Read more »

Sugar poised to go Boom in Swiss Ace Plate

Friday 20 November 2020, 3:43pm

A comfortable win in a recent barrier trial indicates Sugar Boom is on track to maintain her outstanding record at the Sunshine Coast in the Swiss Ace Plate.  Read more »

Schofield backs Reloaded to fire in Gong

Friday 20 November 2020, 2:53pm

Glyn Schofield chased the ride on Reloaded in The Gong after partnering him in trackwork and he remains confident he will give the race a shake.  Read more »

Scott's Irish Flame to burn at Ballarat

Friday 20 November 2020, 2:22pm

An anxious week of waiting has had a happy ending for trainer Brett Scott with first emergency Irish Flame gaining a run in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Gooree gelding primed to Rule on return

Friday 20 November 2020, 11:45am

Despite a lack of recent racing, expectations are high for Tulloch Lodge four-year-old Rule The World when he resumes at Kembla Grange.  Read more »

Moroney hoping Shelby Cobra solves riddle

Friday 20 November 2020, 11:13am

Mike Moroney knows he has a horse with great potential in Shelby Cobra but he isn't certain if he is a sprinter or a miler at this stage of his career.  Read more »

Thompson booked for Reckless Choice in Cup

Thursday 19 November 2020, 5:18pm

Ben Thompson's impressive work ethic has led to him gaining a full book of rides at the Sunshine Coast including Reckless Choice in the Mooloolaba Cup.  Read more »

Thompson stable in Purple patch of form

Thursday 19 November 2020, 2:53pm

Trainer John Thompson will chase his second $1 million provincial feature in as many weekends when he saddles up favourite Purple Sector in The Gong.  Read more »

Raymond's tough boy ready for Ballarat Cup

Thursday 19 November 2020, 12:44pm

Maddie Raymond couldn't believe it when Pacodali's owners gave her the opportunity to train him and she's hoping she can reward them in the Ballarat Cup.  Read more »

Big Parade back after unkindest of cuts

Thursday 19 November 2020, 11:47am

Trainer Mark Newnham will take two horses to Kembla Grange who he hopes can make some rapid inroads during their respective summer campaigns.  Read more »

Blinkers go on Butter Blonde at Ballarat

Thursday 19 November 2020, 10:42am

Connections of Butter Blonde are hoping a preparatory gallop at Ballarat has schooled the filly sufficiently for her first race in the clockwise direction.  Read more »

Gong could provide perfect autumn Passage

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 4:00pm

Golden Eagle placegetter Dawn Passage will extend to a mile for the first time at Kembla Grange and his trainers expect him to relish the rise in distance.  Read more »

Trainer follows proven Cup path with Kiwia

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 1:11pm

Kiwia will return to chase a record third win in the Ballarat Cup and trainer Archie Alexander is confident the gelding can rise to the occasion.  Read more »

No decision on Hong Kong trip for McEvoy

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 11:42am

Star jockey Kerrin McEvoy will wait as long as possible before deciding whether to travel to Hong Kong to continue his partnership with Classique Legend.  Read more »

Brandenburg right on song for The Gong

Tuesday 17 November 2020, 4:10pm

John Sargent says a firm track and good barrier draw are the key ingredients to helping stakes winner Brandenburg return to the winner's list.  Read more »

Zahra picks up ride on Affair To Remember

Tuesday 17 November 2020, 12:09pm

Ballarat stalwart Dan O'Sullivan is hoping to land his first win in his home town Cup with Matriarch Stakes victor Affair To Remember.  Read more »

Cumani happy for One More Try at local Cup

Monday 16 November 2020, 2:30pm

Matt Cumani would love to win his home town Cup with One More Try, who he says deserves a change of luck in the Ballarat feature.  Read more »

Mooloolaba Cup next run for Ballistic Boy

Monday 16 November 2020, 12:59pm

The Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast is the next step on the Magic Millions trail for Rough Habit Plate winner Ballistic Boy.  Read more »

Waller has consecutive Gongs in his sights

Monday 16 November 2020, 12:40pm

Kembla Grange will host the second edition of the $1 million The Gong, which has attracted quality nominations including four from the Chris Waller stable.  Read more »