Eagle Farm hosts Queensland’s feature meeting on Saturday with a deep and competitive program expected to generate strong interest. The return of promising three-year-old Sunrays is one of the standout storylines and adds further appeal to the 10-race card. Conditions look ideal with fine weather forecast, suggesting a Good surface, and with the rail back at the 2m position there should be a fresh strip of ground available near the fence. Here’s a race-by-race look at the Eagle Farm meeting and where the best bets sit. Race 1 – QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap (1200 METRES) No. 2 Compel COMPEL (2) steps…

Wednesday’s Eagle Farm meeting finally goes ahead after Monday’s Australia Day fixture was called off due to extreme heat, with officials taking a cautious approach. Thankfully conditions have eased, and Brisbane racing fans can look forward to a strong midweek card at one of Queensland’s premier venues. Eight races are scheduled to be run under clear skies, with the track expected to present as a Good surface and the rail positioned 8 metres out. Below are my Eagle Farm best bets and selections. Race 1 – Maiden Plate (1840 METRES) No. 6 Tacitly TACITLY (6) has returned in good order…

Sunshine Coast Cup Day takes centre stage on Saturday and shapes as one of the standout provincial meetings of the Queensland calendar. Headlined by the Listed Sunshine Coast Cup, the program is supported by a strong undercard featuring a mix of proven performers and emerging talent across competitive races. With the rail in the true position and some showers forecast, the track is expected to play in the Soft range. The conditions look fair, the form holds together well, and there appears to be genuine opportunity across the card. Race 1 – QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap (1000 METRES) No. 1 Star…

Friday night racing under lights returns to Pakenham with the Australia Stakes meeting taking centre stage, highlighted by the return of Stradbroke Handicap winner WAR MACHINE, who resumes in the feature event. The wide expanses of the Pakenham circuit generally lend themselves to fair racing, and with a strong mix of emerging talent and proven performers engaged, the program shapes as a high-quality night of racing. There’s also plenty of intrigue surrounding ALIANO, an exciting prospect chasing a third straight victory and showing signs he may be headed towards black-type company. With plenty to work with across the card, it’s…

All signs point to Magic Millions Day as the Queensland Summer Racing Carnival reaches its grand finale this Saturday at the Gold Coast Turf Club. With over $13 million in prize money and bonuses spread across a bumper 10-race program, the meeting stands as one of the premier fixtures on the Australian racing calendar and a genuine global showcase. The Magic Millions 2YO Classic and Magic Millions 3YO Guineas headline the card, each worth $3 million and famed for producing elite-level performers. I’ve broken down every race on the Magic Millions Day program and detailed my Gold Coast tips below.…

Midweek racing makes its return to Doomben after a four-week absence, with an intriguing eight-race program scheduled for Wednesday. The rail is positioned 3 metres out and with the track currently rated a Soft 5, racing is expected to be even, although horses that can cope with some give underfoot may be favoured. As is typical at Doomben, early speed and barrier positions are crucial factors, with the compact straight placing a premium on settling in the right spot. Below is a race-by-race look at the meeting as we search for some winners. Race 1 – Maiden Plate (2020 METRES)…

Eagle Farm hosts Wednesday’s Queensland metropolitan meeting, which also signals the first Brisbane Racing Club fixture of 2026. With the rail positioned 6 metres out around the entire circuit, the setup is expected to favour runners that can take up a forward spot and control the tempo. While the spacious track and long straight will still give all horses their chance, early positioning looks important, with on-pace runners likely to be advantaged across the program. My Eagle Farm tips for the meeting are set out below. Race 1 – Class 3 Plate (1000 METRES) No. 4 Yoyo Yeezy YOYO YEEZY…

The Brisbane Racing Club opens its 2026 season this Saturday with Vo Rogue Plate Day at Eagle Farm. It’s a meeting that plays an important role as the summer carnival begins to take shape. With Magic Millions now just under a fortnight away, the card carries added importance. Three wild card entries into the $13.25 million Gold Coast Raceday are on offer. Several runners will be looking to secure a spot on the big stage or push their claims at the right time. The Group 3 Vo Rogue Plate is the headline act for the three-year-olds. Strong support races including…