Niccanova sets course for Straddie after Victory salute

Victory Stakes winner Niccanova will be set for another Stradbroke Handicap. Niccana finished third in last year's Strads but jockey James Orman believes he can win a Group 1 this year. Steve Tregea will most likely deploy Niccaova in the Group. 1 Kingsford-Smith Cup in a month, before zooming into the Strados a fortnight later. A downpour struck Eagle Farm on Saturday, just before the running of the 3YO Quality Handicsap (race four) won by Georgie's Pride.

Niccanova won the G2 Victory Stakes for trainer Steve Tregea and jockey Jimmy Orman.

It was one of the heaviest downpours seen on a raceday in Brisbane. Visibility was a nightmare for jockeys. Brenton Avdulla couldn't see a thing during the race. Chief steward Peter Chadwick called jockey into the stewards' room.

Private Eye was the most popular runner in the Queensland Guineas (1600 metres) with almost three times the amount of money than the eventual favourite, Apache Chase. Private Eye and Apache were responsible for 71 per cent of the total investment.

Niccanova won the TAB Victory Stakes (1200 metres) with Jimmy Orman driving through on the inside lanes. Trekking ($2.10-$1.90-$2) and Fasika ($3.60-$3,80) were unplaced.