#tickled pink

Instead of all roads leading to the $2m Magic Millions 2YO Classic in January, Queensland trainers are now thinking long and hard whether or not it is the best option for their juveniles. The introduction of $500000 for The Debut (900m) on Magic Millions day has added an extra dimension to two-year-old racing in Queensland, but many are beginning…

1. Mike Sullivan betrayed a weakness when he allowed himself to be distracted by heckling fans. A losing streak will do that to a losing coach. 2. Suggestions that the Maple Leafs' high command should dump Sheldon Keefe are dumb and dumber. (See Damien Cox below.) 3. Big money dulls motivation. Exhibit A: Jonathan Huberdeau's meh efforts in…

Leading Nanango jockey Hannah Richardson was undefeated at Eidsvold last Saturday. She watched on as Kelly Gates booted home No Better Affaire for local trainer Bob Murray in the opening event before leaving Murray's remaining seven hopefuls in her wake. Hannah landed a double for the Corey and Kylie Geran's Toowoomba stable in the Maiden with…