Horse Racing
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Border Trots: Vale Cyril Fiechner
Vale Cyril Fiechner Once again the Grim Reaper has come a’calling, this time taking from us Cyril Fiechner, at 94 years of age. The well-travelled…
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Schweida puts his faith in the King of Ipswich
In Jimmy we trust. Trainer Kelly Schweida used that mantra and like so many who have gone before him his faith was paid back in…
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Trainer gets welcome tonic from mare’s win
Toowoomba trainer John Thomas can vouch for the healing powers of winning a horse race after his mare Décor Deels swept to a thrilling win…
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Wilson-Taylor highlights value of feeling for the horse
Kyle Wilson-Taylor is all business in the saddle – back flat, head level and still, eyes looking forward, hands over the wither, body well balanced…
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Lloyd has the ride stuff to go to the top
Courteous and well-spoken, apprentice Zac Lloyd has the humility, quiet determination and outright riding talent to follow his brother, Jaden, in the hoofprints of their…
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Surprise winner to race on beyond breeding barn
Gatton Cup-winning mare Hellava Babe will likely race the last part of her career in foal after she scored a win that surprised everyone but…
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Bayliss works hard to make late ride pay off
A late pick-up ride for Ipswich jockey Jake Bayliss hit the jackpot but not before the enigmatic Strictly Physical made him pay for it -…
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Border trots: Interview with Jodie Jones
Interview with Jodie Jones – new Harness appointee to Racing Queensland board – taken at Marburg Workouts on Sunday. The Greater Ipswich footprint trots coverage…
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Ipswich Racing: John and Sheila want one more shot
They moved to Queensland to retire after stellar careers but now training and life partners John Symons and Sheila Laxon declare they want one more…
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Ipswich Racing: Edmonds says winner good but could be better
Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds came up with an assessment of good but could do better after favourite Modelka’s win on Friday at Ipswich racetrack.…










