Ruthven the Improver in Saturday’s Queensland Derby Field

Trainer Ciaron Maher believes his SA Derby runner-up Ruthven is the improver heading into Saturday’s 2017 Queensland Derby in Brisbane. The Domesday colt is described by Maher as a “big,...

Late 2017 Queensland Derby Entry for Ana Royale?

Caulfield’s Stuart Webb is considering paying a late entry fee for his smart filly Ana Royale to take on the boys in the Queensland Derby 2017 this Saturday in Brisbane....

Volatile Mix Great Chance in Queensland Derby 2017 – Allen

Versatile jumps and flat racing hoop John Allen believes his mount in Saturday’s 2017 Queensland Derby Volatile Mix remains a “great chance” despite the race being moved to the 2200m...

Order Again Tops Queensland Derby 2017 First Acceptances

Brian Smith’s locally-trained Grand Prix Stakes winner Order Again headlines the 2017 Queensland Derby first acceptances taken this week ahead of the Stradbroke Handicap Day classic on June 10. This...

2017 Queensland Derby Woes for Volatile Mix

Trainer Darren Weir is harbouring concerns about how his SA Derby champion Volatile Mix will handle the decreased distance of the Queensland Derby 2017 Saturday week in Brisbane. With continuing...

Order Again Revs Up for Queensland Derby 2017 in Grand Prix

Brisbane’s Brian Smith is confident his local young stayer Order Again can run a gun Queensland Derby lead-up when he takes on a field of interstate and Kiwi-trained raiders in...

2017 Queensland Derby Bid for Rockstar Rebel

Darren Weir is hoping his progressive colt Rockstar Rebel has done enough to make the Queensland Derby 2017 field next month after the well-bred three-year-old enjoyed a Ballarat win on...

Queensland Derby Favourite Tops Rough Habit Plate 2017 Field

Early favourite in Queensland Derby betting for next month’s feature Mongolian Khan leads a field of fellow three-year-old stayers at Doomben Racecourse this weekend in the 2017 Rough Habit Plate....

2017 Gunsynd Classic Betting: Dreams Aplenty Odds-On

John Zielke’s flying young stayer Dreams Aplenty will continue his build-up towards the Queensland Derby jumping the odds-on favourite in Gunsynd Classic 2017 betting at Eagle Farm this Saturday. Set...

Harvard Hoping to Make 2016 Queensland Derby Cut

Caulfield’s Ciaron Maher is hoping his nicely-bred gelding Harvard will be given the chance to atone for an unplaced Brisbane run last time out by making it into Saturday’s Queensland...

Howard Be Thy Name Tops 2016 Grand Prix Stakes Field

Last start SA Derby winner Howard Be Thy Name will shoot for his fifth win on the trot this weekend when the Darren Weir-trained three-year-old runs in the Grand Prix...

Smerdon Sets Last Typhoon on Queensland Derby Bid

Caulfield horseman Robert Smerdon has confirmed plans to run his out-of-form three-year-old Last Typhoon at Doomben Racecourse on Saturday with hopes of pressing onto next month’s 2016 Queensland Derby. A...