#Tony Gollan

Top Queensland trainer Tony Gollan says he has the best Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic chance he has ever had. Picture: Grant Peters-Trackside Photography. Tony Gollan has declared x-factor filly Skirt The Law is the best chance he has ever had to score the race which has eluded him, the $2m Gold Coast Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Gollan has…

The big day and 10 super races await us. With fine weather for most of the week the track should be good and if anything like last week on-pacers will have an advantage. History has shown that form stands up on this day and I will be with those that can keep out of trouble and have proved their credentials. BEST BET: INDISCREETLY (Race 10 No…

The Magic Millions Cup will feature a full field of 15 runners with five emergencies accepting for the $1 million race over 1425m. The 2023 Magic Millions field is littered with Group and Listed race winners as well as the top weight, Vega One, who is trying to win his second in four years. The winner of the Magic Millions Cup will take home…

The Magic Millions Carnival just keeps getting better and this is an outstanding card as a prelude to next week. Gold Coast is a tight, tricky track and there is some rain around which should make for a soft surface and have them heading to the centre of the track in the straight. With the rail true those that can take a position in the first half…

Count Da Beans is all the rage with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Vo Rogue Plate (1350m) this afternoon at Doomben in what is a key lead up towards the Magic Millions Guineas. The Tony Gollan trained three year old was very good from off the speed in defeat last time and has been kept on ice for this race en route to the Guineas, and gets J Mac for this…

James McDonald and Jamie Kah highlight the Doomben meeting with big fields in most races and plenty looking to stamp their Magic Millions credentials. The weather has been mainly fine but there is always some give in the surface at Doomben and with the rail out four metres I am staying with the class animals that can travel near the speed and make…

He has drawn the dreaded box seven again, but Hara's Herbie will still be hard to beat in the third Queensland Derby heat at Albion Park on Thursday night, according to trainer Jemma Daley. He will go in as the second favourite at $2.80 across online betting sites after his excellent last-start victory over the same 520m distance at Ipswich last…

A midweek wedged between Christmas and New Year often provides the unexpected and market leads should not be ignored. With the rail out seven metres on a good track all will get their chance and staying with the better stables and in-form riders usually proves profitable.

Well hopefully you enjoyed the Christmas cheer with family and friends, and imbibed responsibly of course. Now it is on to a new year and all those fatuous resolutions will be thought about. Punters - as you are - might even suggest it worth keeping a record of your investments (well at least for the first week or so of January) so as to know your…

Friday night racing returns to the Sunshine Coast for a solid seven race card. BEST BET: TRANQUIL BAY (Race 5 No 9) NEXT BEST: LOOSE UNIT (Race 4 No 5) VALUE BET: CADERAS (Race 2 No 3) Quaddie numbers are: Race 4 - 4,5,7 Race 5 - 2,6,9,10 Race 6 - 4,7,9,10 Race 7 - 3,4 96…

Jamie Kah stunned the Eagle Farm crowd with her winning ride aboard Vega One in the Kingsford-Smith Cup. Picture: Grant Peters/Trackside Photography Jamie Kah morphed into Wonder Woman at Eagle Farm as she courageously snatched Group 1 triumph from the jaws of defeat and knocked her mate Michelle Payne out of the record books. Kah now has six Group…

Garibaldi winning at Doomben. Picture: Grant Peters, Trackside Photography. Can Garibaldi go from a former problem child for punters to their pin-up and scoop a golden ticket into the Stradbroke Handicap? Tony Gollan says the proof will be in the pudding on Saturday as his talented sprinter steps into the big league and aims for his first stakes…

Within six months Apache Chase has morphed from the hunter to the hunted. The speed machine made his name upstaging boom horse Ayrton to book a last-minute ticket into the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap during the winter carnival, now trainer Desleigh Forster has the best part of six months to plot her way to the race after securing a spot by winning…

A plethora of recent racing has produced a midweek card of only six races though there is enough depth to keep us interested. With warm weather the track should be no worse than soft and with the rail out 11 metres I will be looking for those that make their own luck.

The Inglis Digital Online sales have been the platform for a number of bargain buys along the way, but with the growing popularity of digital sales, we are now seeing some big bucks spent at the auctions. In Part One, we take a look at the sale-toppers from January to June, not including those sold purely as broodmares. The list includes a host of…

Northern Express takes on the Pierata Plate at Doomben on Saturday. Picture: Grant Peters-Trackside Photography Toowoomba trainer Michael Nolan could be spoiled for choice in rich races if his underrated but high performing sprinter Northern Express tangles with the big guns with success at Doomben on Saturday. Northern Express, owned by a north…

It wasn't that long ago racing in Queensland was viewed by many as a basket case but now it has become a bonanza. A $3 million Stradbroke Handicap, a beefed-up Gold Coast Magic Millions day featuring lucrative new races and a pair of fresh slot races. And increases in prizemoney across the board. Horses can't race all year and Victoria and NSW will…

With most of Wednesday's races having multiple chances I am keen to find a bit of value and won't be afraid to back more than one in a race at the Gold Coast. BEST BET: DYNAMIC DUO (Race 8 No 6) NEXT BEST: PRINCESS LUNAR (Race 2 No 7) VALUE BET: SEA COMMITS (Race 5 No 11) Quaddie numbers are: Race 5 - 4,8,11 Race 6 - 1,4,5 Race 7 - 1,2,5 Race 8 -…

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…

Trainer Tony Gollan walked away from the Metropolitan meeting at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday a very satisfied man. Not only did Le Palmier and Sneaky Five quinella the Swiss Ace Plate for the champion trainer, but it was his earlier winner in the form of the Spirit Of Boom gelding Golden Boom who had tongues wagging. The three -year-old won both…

The big track at the Sunshine Coast takes centre stage in Queensland on Saturday with good depth in most races. BEST BET HILLCREST AVENUE (Race 2 No. 9) NEXT BEST GREEN REIGN (Race 4 No. 4) VALUE BET TAPILDOODLEDO (Race 3 No. 3) Quaddie numbers are: Race 6 - 5.9,11 Race 7 - 2,4,6,9 Race 8 - 5,8,10,16 Race 9 - 6,9,11 144…

The Summer Carnival is upon us with the Listed Keith Noud the feature and whilst Doomben plays to front runners, on a good surface with the rail true all horses should get their chance. Mares in form have been good to me of late and I have gone overboard here. BEST BET: SALATEEN (Race 8 No 8) NEXT BEST: EKATERINA (Race 6 No 4) VALUE BET: STRATEGIC…

Tony Gollan is undecided about a Golden Slipper start for Capital Tower should he win on Saturday. Picture: Trackside Photography Tony Gollan will test Capital Tower's Golden Slipper credentials against his red-hot stablemate at Toowoomba on Saturday as he ponders launching a mission to the top juvenile race in Sydney from Brisbane. The premier…

She's the queen of Australian racing but don't expect to see her in a dazzling tiara. She could wallow in the trappings of her new-found fame but one close observer says don't expect to see Jamie Kah whizzing around town in a flash new car or showing off a new trendy haircut. "A lot of young riders have fast cars and groovy haircuts, she doesn't…

On-pacer runners making their own luck is the catalyst to a successful punting day at Ipswich on Wednesday. Jim Orman is striking at better than 23 per cent this year and Ipswich is one of his favourite tracks. Between Orman, Ben Thompson and 2kg-claiming apprentice Angela Jones - I have much of the meeting covered. BEST BET NOBLE BEAUTY (Race 8…

Tony Gollan's sprinter Zoustyle is one of the favourites for a stakes race on Oaks day at Flemington on Thursday. Picture: Grant Peters-Trackside Photography Tony Gollan feels the prospect of an improving Flemington track as well as being drawn wide to advantage has sharp sprinter Zoustyle primed to strike in a stakes race on VRC Oaks day. Zoustyle…

The winter carnival reaches its zenith with Stradbroke day at Eagle Farm and with the track playing fairly all horses will get their chance. Recent history shows that with the rail out four metres they can come from anywhere to win but on big days staying with top riders and trainers is usually profitable. Race 1- Oxlade Stakes (Two-Years-Old…

Alligator Blood (green) is one of the favourites for the Stradbroke Handicap. Picture: Grant Peters-Trackside Photography Racing writers Ben Dorries and Trenton Akers are still kicking after a massive Queensland winter carnival and are planning to peak on Stradbroke Day. With a huge local contingent in the mix, our experts will be cheering on the…

Jonker (right) winning the Group 1 Manikato Stakes last year. Picture: Michael Klein Tony Gollan has challenged unbeaten boom sprinter Marabi to step up to the big league in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate. Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace's mare Marabi might have won six from six but will tangle with some seasoned Group 1 hardheads on Saturday including…

With the new racing season underway we've put it to our stable of experts to lay their reputations on the line and hand out some predictions for the next 12 months, including their early selections for The Everest and Melbourne Cup plus what's the next'big thing' we've got to look forward to. THE NEXT BIG THING RAY THOMAS - Dylan Gibbons: The son…

Ipswich has been getting plenty of racing and with the rail out between eight and 10 metres that will make it tough for those drawn in the boondocks. The tight track favours front-runners and with a bit of light rain around to take the sting out of the ground I want to be on those that can make their own luck.

The third midweek in a row at Ipswich and we can expect an upset or two on the tricky track with weather likely to play a part. The tight track favours front-runners and with the rail out between four and six metres I want to be on those ridden by in-form jockeys that can take luck out of the equation. BEST BET: SOLAROSA (Race 1 No 6) NEXT…

The Chris Waller numbers continue to astound as the master trainer fell just short of $50m in prizemoney with 352 winners while the Wizard of the West headed east to put his wares on show landing 189 winners to be the most prolific jockey in the land. James McDonald kisses the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Quinn Rooney-Getty Images THE NATIONAL HONOUR…

Leaders dominated last week at Eagle Farm and with rail going out to four metres much of the same can be expected. Once again, there are southern raiders coming up in search of good ground but previous experience on the track is advantageous. The talented 3kg claimer Angela Jones is currently leading the Queensland Metro Jockeys premiership and I…

Good gates and luck in running have proved vital the recent midweeks at Ipswich and I am expecting much of the same again. The tight track favours front-runners and on a good surface with the rail out between six and eight metres, I want to be on those that can take luck out of the equation.

Some interesting Southern invaders muddy the waters but previous form on the track proved a good guide at Eagle Farm last week and I expect much of same for this big 10-race card featuring the Queensland Cup. They were coming from everywhere to win last week and on a good surface with the rail out two metres there will be few excuses.

Queensland trainer Tony Gollan has his eyes on the weather in Sydney and Melbourne this weekend. Picture: Grant Peters-Trackside Photography Tony Gollan has confirmed Nettuno will take his place even if the Randwick track is a swamp on Saturday, but that won't be the case for Zoustyle if the rain tumbles down in Melbourne. Nettuno, previously…

Good gates and luck in running often make the difference at Ipswich and I am expecting much of the same again. The tight track favours front-runners and on a soft surface with the rail out half a metre I want to be on those that can take luck out of the equation.

Better for the first up run, Swats That is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au for the Gilgai Stakes (1200m) this Saturday at Flemington. The Maher/Eustace trained mare resumed in the Bobbie Lewis three weeks ago when a closing third to Baller ( $8 - $8.50) and has a good record down the straight. She heads the market at $5.50. Roch N Horse and…

The third meeting in five days will test the track but the rail goes out three metres and on a soft surface all horses should get their chance. With good depth in most races I will be staying with the in-form stables and riders. BEST BET: ROLLER COASTER (Race 5 No 5) NEXT BEST: STARZAM (Race 8 No 11) VALUE BET: HILLCREST AVENUE (Race 6 No…

WITH relatively small fields in all but two races and the rail true, all horses will get their chance on the roomy Sunshine Coast track. Recent form should stand up and I will stick with stables in form and horses ridden by the better jockeys. Race 1- QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000m The senior rider versus an apprentice debate gets another run…

Confident Rachel King can start punters off on a winning note at Wyong. Picture: David Swift Jamie Kah has declared fellow Group 1-winning jockey star Rachel King is the perfect choice to replace her on Queensland's Stradbroke Handicap favourite Vega One. Kah, who conjured a magical ride for the ages as she wove through narrow gaps to win the Group…

The time-honoured Weetwood and Toowoomba Cups along with the first two-year-old race of the season herald the start of spring racing in Queensland. The undulating track can pose issues for visitors and it pays to be wary of the local trainers on what is their big day. Some rain is forecast but with the rail true all horses should get their chance…

Group 1 racing continues at Eagle Farm this weekend as the staying fillies headline a truly fantastic day of racing. Our full 2022 QLD Oaks Day Preview can be viewed below. The Tony Gollan trained Youngblood has been ticking along nicely throughout this prep and racing consistently. The five year old gelding has been placed in 19 of his 29 career…

Pink Ribbon race day is always a big occasion though with track renovations underway field sizes have been reduced. A prospect of fair weather will help though on this tight circuit I will be looking for those that can make their own luck and aren't going to get caught in traffic.

After a spate of Ipswich and Doomben midweeks it is back to the wide-open spaces of Eagle Farm. The firm surface can bother a few but with the rail out 10.5 metres all horses will get their chance and I am keen on a few dropping back from Saturday grade. BEST BET: GEMELON BOLT (Race 5 No 1) NEXT BEST: THIRD TIME ROUND (Race 7 No 12) VALUE…