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Sunshine Coast preview and tips: $2.70 best bet

Trainer Jack Bruce

· Queensland form man Graeme Carey says "lead and win is the formula to follow" on Sunday at the Sunshine Coast.

Unbeaten colt continues to defy odds after failing to sell

Zouna is aiming to stay unbeaten

· Many things have transpired against Zouna early in life, but the unbeaten colt will continue on his path towards the Group 1 JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

'Last week was touch and go': Far Too Easy cheats death

David McColm's Far Too Easy

· David McColm is stepping out with what he thinks could be the best horse he has had since Far Too Easy, who he revealed battled acute colitis, which almost cost him his life.

'I'm not ashamed of it': The trainer who can't read or write

Trainer Les Ross

· For Queensland's popular "Mishani Man", who trains the big band of horses with the 'Mishani' moniker for larrikin owner Mike Crooks, not being able to read or write is simply a way of life. And he's not ashamed about it.

Beaudesert protest review kept secret as trainers seek answers

Quade (Jag Guthman-Chester, circled) was elevated from second to first

Controversial Call

· Queensland's top integrity official has been sent a "please explain" as frustration builds over the decision to keep a review into the controversial Beaudesert protest confidential.

Melbourne Cup-winning trainer fears for racing's next generation

Sheila Laxon, pictured with Glen Boss on a Melbourne Cup Tour in 2022.

· Sheila Laxon, the first female trainer of the Melbourne Cup, says her experiences on recent Cup tours have her worrying about racing's future.

Protest howler upstaged by bewildering 'review'

The Beaudesert protest blooper.

· Just when you thought the Beaudesert protest howler couldn't get any more farcical, a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission "review" into the decision has left punters even more confused.

WATCH: Jockey's car explodes into flames at racecourse

The remains of Adin Thompson's car

· A jockey believes he and his young family "dodged a bullet" when his car exploded into flames in a racecourse infield carpark while he was riding trackwork last week.

WATCH: Racing future still uncertain for injured superstar

Seven-time G1 winner

· As Alligator Blood continues his recovery from a potentially career-ending injury, his part-owner ponders the question whether the superstar would have beaten Pride Of Jenni in the autumn.

Review for upheld protest howler labelled as "pathetic"

Quade (circled) was elevated from second to first after stewards deemed he was tightened by Beachside Babe (yellow cap).

· Former high-profile steward Des Gleeson has delivered his review findings into the Beaudesert upheld protest howler.

Mishani filly cracks $300k mark after landing plunge

Mishani Lily saluted at Doomben

· Not only is Mishani owner Mike Crooks enjoying one of his best seasons, he had a fill-up at Doomben after one of his fillies waltzed to a dominant win.

Steward involved in controversial protests to review QLD howlers

Former Victorian chief steward Des Gleeson

· Queensland integrity officials have headhunted former Victorian steward Des Gleeson, who played a role in some of the most controversial Australian racing decisions, to review two recent protests.

Ipswich preview and tips: Wednesday, April 10

Tony Gollan trains the best bet on Wednesday.

Queensland Analysis

· Here is a race-by-race preview for Wednesday's meeting at Ipswich.

Heathcote confident Magic Millions winner can measure up

Abounding wins the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas.

· Abounding last met Skirt The Law when they debuted in the same race in November 2022, they are on a collision course once again to kick off the Queensland winter carnival later this month.

Calls to overhaul Queensland's apprentice system

There is a push for the apprentice system in Queensland to be shaken up.

Queensland Racing

· Two of Queensland's leading names have called for a dramatic shake up to the apprentice jockey system in Queensland, which would see them go through an "academy style" operation instead of being indentured to a trainer.

'Not immune to the elements': Officials not concerned by tracks

The Eagle Farm track was once the best wet-weather deck in Aus

· Eagle Farm has been uncharacteristically out of shape after a long, humid summer dogged by consistent rain has caused it to race inconsistently, however officials say it will come good in time for the winter carnival.

Fears controversial Beaudesert protest will create precedent

Quade (Jag Guthman-Chester, circled) was elevated from second to first after stewards deemed he was tightened by Beachside Babe (Andrew Spinks, yellow cap) at the 300m.

· The "shocking" decision to uphold a protest at Beaudesert last week is being reviewed, however, the trainers association is warning it could open a huge can of worms if it is given the final tick of approval.

Shailer's Warrior up for the fight at Grafton

Gold Coast trainer Paul Shailer is sending a trio of runners to the Grafton meeting on Easter Monday.

· A rousing barrier trial has the Paul Shailer-trained mare Indy Rose Warrior poised for a second win in as many starts at Grafton on Easter Monday.

'I almost fell off my chair, it was bizarre': Trainer fumes over protest howler

Quade (Jag Guthmann-Chester, circled) was elevated from second to first after stewards deemed he was tightened by Beachside Babe (Andrew Spinks, yellow cap) at the 300m.

BAFFLING DECISION

· Connections have been left dumbfounded after Queensland stewards overturned the result of a race at Beaudesert, despite a horse winning by more than a length eased-down.

Betfair wash up: Cascadian claims the Australian Cup

Cascadian sprouts wings to win the Australian Cup.

· Easter racing delivered a spectacle across two cities with three Group 1s, all won in very different circumstances.

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