Crafty Spirit had trialled very well but was being hampered by awkward barrier draws and cancelled race meetings due to inclement weather. With Queensland industry on the verge of strike the only option left was to run him at Gatton on the eve of industrial action....

Even though she is tinnie tiny 5yo mare Exoterical is all heart and gives it her everything. The Charge Forward mare recently moved up from Victoria and has relished the change of scenery and the warm weather of Queensland. Jumping from the inside barrier she was...

Speedy filly Ooshe was unlucky at her first start this preparation at Ballina. Jumping well she easily mustered speed and was eyeballed by two other runners who eventually could not continue the pace. Having done all the work leading the field at a blistering pace...

What a thrill for all the connections that Mittere broke his maiden in the QTIS 3YO Handicap on Saturday at Doomben. As a QTIS registered horse he picked up a tidy $67,200 for his effort. He was ridden to perfection, by Michael Cahill, who took advantage of his good...

Flinders Dragon once again delighted us by showing his love for the give in the track surface at the Coffs Harbour Racing Club. Flinders Dragon seems to enjoy his travels south as he has been to Coffs Harbour on four occasions for 2 wins, 1 second and 1 third and he...

We could not have asked for better weather for our Falvelon Lodge Stable BBQ. The sun was shining and there was not a cloud in the sky. Former jockey and life-long friend Shane Scriven and stable Foreman Lucas Kwaka did an excellent job manning the four BBQ’s...

11AM SUNDAY 24 JUNE 

Last preparation a few things didn’t go to plan, for 5-year-old entire Like A Ruler, but it wasn’t that bad when in three of his runs he was beaten less than two lengths. He was particularly unlucky when after leading the field at a strong pace nearly all the way...

Stuck trying to think of something for the family to get you for Christmas?Ask if they can chip in so you can take out a share in a racehorse.It is not as expensive as you might think.A 5% share in the colt we have to offer will cost only $1500 plus GST.The ongoing...

All wins are fantastic but some are sweeter than others. Ooshe’s midweek metropolitan win at Ipswich last Wednesday with Robbie Fraad aboard was something very special for all concerned.Ooshe has always been a lovely easy-going filly who will continue to improve every...

We are really looking forward to reading the article meticulously researched by Ross Stanley on the Bougoure dynasty of horsemen which will be appearing in the December issue of the Queensland Racing Calendar.It was fascinating to meet Ross and hear the tales that he...

As a racehorse trainer you don’t get a lot of time off and in Danny's case he hadn’t taken a holiday for nearly 30 years. So off we headed overseas but still with a watchful eye on what was happening with the horses at home.  It was the middle of...