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Keep up to date with what’s happening in the North Queensland racing scene, as well as major events happening at Cluden Park.

Hughes Keeps Faith in Star to Shine

Hughes Keeps Faith in Star to Shine

1st December 2023

Wulguru trainer Graham Hughes hasn’t given up hope of snaring another win with nervy galloper Family Star. Hughes is banking on a rise in distance and the booking of top hoop Lacey Morrison to s...

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Cluden Park Executives Hand Over the Reins

Cluden Park Executives Hand Over the Reins

8th November 2023

Outgoing Cluden Park Committee Executives and General Manager leave no stone unturned as their impressive seven and five-year tenures come to a close. President of seven years, Malcolm Petrofski, will...

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Bigger Things In Store for Brilliant Finishing Brave

Bigger Things In Store for Brilliant Finishing Brave

9th October 2023

Former top hoop and respected horseman Ron Ryan is predicting a bright future for late maturing Brave Intent after the mare produced a whirlwind finish to win at Cluden on Friday. Ryan, deputising on ...

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Taylor Shows He’s Still Got the Winning Touch

Taylor Shows He’s Still Got the Winning Touch

9th October 2023

Any thoughts of retirement are well and truly off the radar for veteran jockey Jason Taylor after his hot form on northern tracks continued with a winning double at Cluden Park on Friday. Brisbane-bas...

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Sprinter Rockets to the Top – No Bones About It

Sprinter Rockets to the Top – No Bones About It

5th October 2023

Unlikely sprint king Bones will be out to continue his remarkable rise from struggling low grader to top bench performer at Cluden Park tomorrow. Bones completed an astonishing transformation for Town...

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Big Hearted Boy Takes a Bow After Surprise Win

Big Hearted Boy Takes a Bow After Surprise Win

3rd October 2023

Wulguru trainer Tony Comerford will pack his bags for an overseas holiday a happy man after honest galloper Hell Of A Boy stormed to an upset win at Cluden Park on Friday 29 September. Hell Of A Boy (...

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Teh Back Aboard Roweiner for Cluden Return

Teh Back Aboard Roweiner for Cluden Return

28th September 2023

Wulguru trainer Bill Kenning has returned to a proven winning formula for the return of record breaker Roweiner’s Dance at Cluden Park tomorrow. Kenning has booked Townville’s leading appr...

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New Training Track Announced for Cluden Park and the Townsville Turf Club

New Training Track Announced for Cluden Park and the Townsville Turf Club

5th September 2023

Training facilities in Townsville have received a significant boost following the announcement of a new fibre sand track to be built at Cluden Park. With works set to commence in October, the $1.5 mil...

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Townsville Cup Heavy Haulage Assets Fashions on the Field Prizes

Townsville Cup Heavy Haulage Assets Fashions on the Field Prizes

8th August 2023

The highly anticipated Ladbrokes Townsville Cup 'Heavy Haulage Assets Fashions on the Field ' competition presents an opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to showcase their sartorial elegance and ...

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Rollercoaster Ride for Manzelmann in Sensational Savvy Win

Rollercoaster Ride for Manzelmann in Sensational Savvy Win

8th August 2023

Leading Mackay trainer John Manzelmann experienced the full highs and lows of racing all within a couple of minutes after Townsville Cup fancy Savvy Legend stormed to victory at Cluden Park yesterday....

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Cups Future Ahead for Guineas Queen City Mission

Cups Future Ahead for Guineas Queen City Mission

7th August 2023

This time next year Magic Millions Townsville Guineas queen City Mission could be back to tackle the Townsville Cup. Rockhampton trainer Jamie McConachy predicted the four-year-old mare would develop ...

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Guineas Hope Puts Spring in Gordy’s Step

Guineas Hope Puts Spring in Gordy’s Step

4th August 2023

Wulguru trainer Les Gordy believes Sunday’s Townsville Guineas hope Monastery could be the new kid on the block to fill the big shoes of his former grand galloper Bullion Wolf. Gordy expects the...

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Portnoy Charges into Cup Contention

Portnoy Charges into Cup Contention

31st July 2023

A last roll of the dice proved a winning gamble for Cluden Park’s new premier trainer Georgie Holt when Portnoy won a golden ticket into the Townsville Cup on Saturday. Just a class 2 horse goin...

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Image Finds Form with Classy Ladies Day Win

Image Finds Form with Classy Ladies Day Win

31st July 2023

Classy Cairns sprinter Smart Image catapulted back into Cleveland Bay Hcp favour after a brilliant weight carrying win at Cluden Park on Saturday. Smart Image lumped 63kg to victory in the Ladbrokes O...

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Dream Sprinter Tunes Up For Cleveland Bay Bid

Dream Sprinter Tunes Up For Cleveland Bay Bid

28th July 2023

Atherton trainer Michael Lee will execute a carefully timed winter carnival assault when he unleashes winning machine Yes Dream on Explore Munro & Co Ladies Day at Cluden Park tomorrow. Lee has ke...

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Surprise Rockets to Farewell Win for the Man Behind the Molongles

Surprise Rockets to Farewell Win for the Man Behind the Molongles

24th July 2023

Punters favourite Molongle Surprise scored a sad but fitting win at Cluden Park on Friday as his highly respected owner was laid to rest in the Burdekin. Molongle Surprise was backed off the map to st...

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Force Faces Cups Trial in Magnetic Mile

Force Faces Cups Trial in Magnetic Mile

20th July 2023

Big plans are afoot for in-form galloper Armour Force if he can rise to a distance and class test at Cluden Park. Cairns trainer Stephen Massingham has his sights on the cups with the Fastnet Rock gel...

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Lacey Makes a Statement with Feature Winning Double

Lacey Makes a Statement with Feature Winning Double

5th July 2023

Top hoop Lacey Morrison hit back in the Townsville jockeys’ premiership in the best possible way with a feature race double on a testing wet track at Cluden Park yesterday. In almost identical b...

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Holt on Trail of Big Race Win to Cap Stand-Out Year

Holt on Trail of Big Race Win to Cap Stand-Out Year

4th July 2023

With a first trainers’ premiership virtually in the bag, Townsville racing’s rising young star Georgie Holt is turning her focus to winter carnival spoils at Cluden Park today. Holt, who i...

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Scott Scores with Long-Shot Double

Scott Scores with Long-Shot Double

28th June 2023

A long shot double at Cluden Park yesterday delivered Townsville Cup winning jockey Scott Sheargold a timely return to form and hopes of more success in the upcoming northern carnivals. The 36-year-ol...

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Carnival Count Down for Carford

Carnival Count Down for Carford

26th June 2023

Late bloomer Count Of Carford will chase a much needed ratings boost when he continues his count down towards the winter carnival at Cluden Park tomorrow. Townsville trainer Steven Royes says he has t...

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Get Ready For The Races!

Get Ready For The Races!

20th June 2023

Locals Chelsea, Jessika and Pia from Fashions on The Field sponsor Laser Clinics share their must have treatments in the lead up to race days.  ‘We recommend Microdermabrasion or a Calming ...

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Le Vizir Delivers Gareth Winning Return

Le Vizir Delivers Gareth Winning Return

16th June 2023

Miner and trainer Gareth Smith celebrated a return to the Cluden winner’s stall yesterday with just his fifth runner after an eight year break. Smith, originally from Cloncurry, claimed victory ...

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Molongle Continues Path to Ultimate Carnival Test

Molongle Continues Path to Ultimate Carnival Test

14th June 2023

Trainer Ben Williams is hoping the most patient of waiting games will pay off when his talented sprinter Molongle Surprise takes another step towards a possible Cleveland Bay Hcp start at Cluden Park ...

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Comic Strikes in Classic with Winning Punchline

Comic Strikes in Classic with Winning Punchline

12th June 2023

Sunshine Coast trainer Garnett Taylor and owners Graham and Robin Cleary unearthed another young star after Bold Comic laughed all the way to the bank with a powerhouse win in the $100,000 Saturday&rs...

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Roweiner Ready to Bounce Back in Classic

Roweiner Ready to Bounce Back in Classic

9th June 2023

Wulguru trainer Bill Kenning hasn’t wavered in his belief that classy youngster Roweiner’s Dance can claim him a second victory in the $100,000 Lawrence & Hanson QTIS 2YO Classic at Cl...

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Rosie Beats Her Cluden Curse with Stunning Win

Rosie Beats Her Cluden Curse with Stunning Win

31st May 2023

Bonny sprinting mare Sancy Rose finally broke a three-year Townsville hoodoo with a stunning upset win at Cluden Park on Tuesday. Sancy Rose led throughout over the 1000m course to claim her first Clu...

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Thunder Back in Action for Cleveland Bay Goal

Thunder Back in Action for Cleveland Bay Goal

29th May 2023

Sprinting sensation Missile Thunder will begin his build up to winter carnival riches at Cluden Park tomorrow and his trainer is warning punters to tread carefully. Missile Thunder, unbeaten in six st...

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A Millinery Showcase at the 2023 Lawrence & Hanson 2YO Classic

A Millinery Showcase at the 2023 Lawrence & Hanson 2YO Classic

24th May 2023

Be inspired by a Millinery Showcase at this year's Lawrence & Hanson 2YO Classic, 10 June 2023. Laser Clinics Australia Fashions on the Field Sponsored by Laser Clinics Australia, the Fashions on ...

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Elie On Track for Classic for Lucky Les

Elie On Track for Classic for Lucky Les

22nd May 2023

Veteran trainer Les Smerdon has been a man on a mission to breed a good horse and impressive two-year-old winner Elie Joe may well have answered his prayers. The speedy Wanted gelding, bred, raced and...

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Boom 2YO All the Rage in Build Up to Classic

Boom 2YO All the Rage in Build Up to Classic

18th May 2023

Champion trainer Roy Chillemi has built the careers of some of the North’s best two-year-olds but admits he might have met his match this year with record breaker Roweiner’s Dance. Chillem...

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Racing and Fashion Bonds Byrnes Family

Racing and Fashion Bonds Byrnes Family

16th May 2023

For Sue Byrnes and her daughter, Amy, their bond is strengthened through their shared passion for the racing industry. Both Sue and Amy have been involved in racing for most of their respective lives....

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Ladbrokes Gets Behind Racing in North Queensland

Ladbrokes Gets Behind Racing in North Queensland

15th May 2023

Ladbrokes Australia has cemented its position as the major supporter of racing in Queensland today announcing ground-breaking new sponsorship deals with thoroughbred racing clubs in Townsville, Mackay...

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Kobo Recalls Glory Days for Russo Boys

Kobo Recalls Glory Days for Russo Boys

12th May 2023

Mr Kobo’s all-the-way win in a low key maiden at Cluden on Friday turned back the clock to heady days in racing in the 1990s for Ingham canefarmer Joe Russo and his brothers Charlie and Angelo. ...

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Airborne Roweiner Rockets to Record

Airborne Roweiner Rockets to Record

8th May 2023

Wulguru trainer Bill Kenning won’t be surprised if the big offers start rolling in for outstanding two-year-old Roweiner’s Dance after a track record breaking win at Cluden Park on Friday....

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Dream Set for Tough First-Up Clash

Dream Set for Tough First-Up Clash

4th May 2023

Atherton trainer Michael Lee is expecting boom sprinter Yes Dream to face the ultimate first-up test when he clashes with the brilliant Smart Image at Cluden Park tomorrow. Lee says Yes Dream, unbeate...

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Kliese Hits 600 Winners in Conquest of Cluden

Kliese Hits 600 Winners in Conquest of Cluden

26th April 2023

The seemingly ageless Graham Kliese hit another magic milestone when he landed his 600th Cluden Park winner on Monday 24 April, a feat few hoops if any have achieved. Kliese, now in his 50s, brought u...

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Hatsu and Hassett 'Bak' to do Business

Hatsu and Hassett 'Bak' to do Business

21st April 2023

Wulguru trainer Joanna Hassett is expecting a sharp improvement from Lightning winner Bakuhatsu back on home turf after a failed Sydney campaign when he resumes at Cluden Park on Monday. Bakuhsatu, un...

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Dance Classic Bound After Flying Win

Dance Classic Bound After Flying Win

17th April 2023

Flying two-year-old Roweiner’s Dance sent an ominous warning to rivals for the $100,000 2YO Classic with a lightning-fast win under a big weight at Cluden Park on Saturday. The home-bred youngst...

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Image Humming for Cluden Return

Image Humming for Cluden Return

14th April 2023

A slick jumpout has Cairns trainer Trevor Rowe in no doubt carnival contender Smart Image is ready to turn in a booming first up run at Cluden Park on Saturday. Rowe is confident the former Brisbane g...

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Grubby and Graham Turn on a Show at Cluden

Grubby and Graham Turn on a Show at Cluden

11th April 2023

Two veterans of the jockeys room have cranked up the heat for the Townsville premiership title after dominating Thursday’s bumper nine-race card at Cluden Park. Journeyman Nathan “Grubby&r...

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Homebred Gelding Adds a Bit of Magic for Roy

Homebred Gelding Adds a Bit of Magic for Roy

5th April 2023

Win, lose or draw, master trainer Roy Chillemi hopes to take another step towards a low key carnival tilt with his home-bred gelding Mystery ‘N’ Magic when he lines up at Cluden Park tomor...

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Cluden Park Racecourse to Reach National Standard

Cluden Park Racecourse to Reach National Standard

4th April 2023

Cluden Park’s racetrack is set to reach even greater heights as they announce their partnership with award winning, nationwide sports turf maintenance specialists, Green Options, whilst retainin...

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Double Day for Chelsea

Double Day for Chelsea

27th March 2023

Popular jockey Chelsea Jokic returned to the scene of her greatest triumph in the saddle to record a career highlight as a trainer at Cluden Park on Friday. Jokic, who won the 2018 Townsville Cup on L...

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Cluden Winners Taylor-Made for Clinton

Cluden Winners Taylor-Made for Clinton

23rd March 2023

Rockhampton trainer Clinton Taylor looks set to continue his extraordinary winning strike rate at Cluden Park tomorrow and take another step in a plan to one day ply his trade in Brisbane. Taylor and ...

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Leadership Spill Passes Distance Challenge

Leadership Spill Passes Distance Challenge

17th March 2023

Rockhampton speedster Leadership Spill proved he’s more than a one-trick pony when he passed a major distance test on a wet track at Cluden Park yesterday. The Tim Cook-trained gelding scored hi...

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Star Ready to Hit his Peak Over Pet Distance

Star Ready to Hit his Peak Over Pet Distance

15th March 2023

Wulguru trainer Graham Hughes is confident smart sprinter Family Star is ready to peak for his open company assignment at Cluden Park tomorrow. Family Star has been placed in two of his three starts t...

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Palencia Finds Form with Women’s Day Win

Palencia Finds Form with Women’s Day Win

10th March 2023

Former star juvenile Palencia turned around his luck and added to his impressive Townsville record with a strong victory at Cluden Park yesterday. Palencia, considered unlucky at his most recent run, ...

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Life Held No Ifs for Buttsy

Life Held No Ifs for Buttsy

10th March 2023

Obituary By Tony Wode North Queensland racing has had many great characters but few have lived a life as colourful and adventurous as journalist, horse trainer and raconteur Terry Butts. Buttsy, as he...

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“Buttsy” Colours Ride Again in Good Cause

“Buttsy” Colours Ride Again in Good Cause

8th March 2023

In-form sprinter Proximate Cause will carry the racing silks of his part owner the late Terry Butts (“Buttsy”) when he chases an emotional win at Cluden Park tomorrow. Proximate Cause is a...

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The Leading Women of Cluden Park: International Women's Day 2023

The Leading Women of Cluden Park: International Women's Day 2023

7th March 2023

International Women’s Day is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and professional achievements of women around the world. Today we recognise the progress made towards gender equality...

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Top Team Strikes a Blow with Fast Phantom

Top Team Strikes a Blow with Fast Phantom

1st March 2023

The top Tolga team of trainer Sharlee Hoffman and jockey Lacey Morrison broke the shackles off a quiet summer when new acquisition Phantom Spirit cruised to a brilliant win at Cluden Park yesterday. P...

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Rebel Ready to Rebound in Cluden Return

Rebel Ready to Rebound in Cluden Return

27th February 2023

Cairns trainer Stephen Massingham says punters should keep the faith with former Sydney galloper Dark Rebel when he steps out at Cluden Park tomorrow. Massingham has a big opinion of the four-year-old...

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Layt Loving Life in the North

Layt Loving Life in the North

22nd February 2023

Relocating to Townsville has been life-changing for former NSW jockey Adrian Layt and his young family. The popular hoop continued a smooth transition to the local riding ranks with a classy front-run...

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Redavni chases ticket to Gold Coast in Jewel Qualifier

Redavni chases ticket to Gold Coast in Jewel Qualifier

20th February 2023

Atherton trainer Janel Ryan is quietly confident emerging filly Redavni can overcome immaturity with her exciting turn of speed in the Cluden Park QTIS Jewel Qualifier 3YO Plate (1200m) tomorrow. Reda...

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Little Silk the Secret to Lad’s Success

Little Silk the Secret to Lad’s Success

13th February 2023

Fleet footed sprinter Aspen Lad doesn’t leave home without his little sweetheart Silk. And the couple again proved a perfect match after the Lad breezed to an all the way win the Open Hcp (1000m...

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King Kliese’s Back in Business

King Kliese’s Back in Business

10th February 2023

Veteran Townsville jockey Graham Kliese knows what it’s like to come back from the brink. Serious race falls and a long list of injuries haven’t been enough to stop the highly respected ho...

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Manzelmann Eyes Cup Tilt with Comeback Galloper

Manzelmann Eyes Cup Tilt with Comeback Galloper

6th February 2023

Country racing Hall of Fame trainer John Manzelmann will set exciting comeback galloper Siberian Route for the northern cups after the gelding cruised to a classy win at Cluden Park on Friday. Manzelm...

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From Dirt to Turf, Royes on a Winning Path

From Dirt to Turf, Royes on a Winning Path

2nd February 2023

Former Mt Isa trainer Steven Royes doesn’t have many horses in work but he’s throwing everything into clinching another win with a strong team of chances at Cluden Park tomorrow. Royes is ...

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Melea Makes Cluden Her Castle

Melea Makes Cluden Her Castle

30th January 2023

Brisbane apprentice Melea Castle is hoping a winning double at Cluden Park yesterday will open the door to more opportunities in the north. Castle scored first with an all-the-way win on Lenny Rocky i...

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Gritty Gabby Good to Go

Gritty Gabby Good to Go

27th January 2023

Promising filly Gabby’s Ready has already won a major battle to make it to the races, and young trainer Matt McGuire is confident she can go one better and claim a timely win at Cluden Park on S...

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Wayward Filly Launches Late to Land Ryan Stable Double

Wayward Filly Launches Late to Land Ryan Stable Double

23rd January 2023

Former gun jockey Ron Ryan is excited about the future of raw talent Redavni after the filly’s storming win at Cluden Park on Saturday. Having only her second race start, Redavni got up in the l...

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No Stopping Irrepressible Spry

No Stopping Irrepressible Spry

20th January 2023

A recent burst of form has persuaded heavy weight Townsville jockey Carl Spry to put aside thoughts of retirement and saddle up for more winners in 2023. Spry has ridden a winner at each of his past s...

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Pete Uses Touch of Doherty Magic to Land 2YO Winner

Pete Uses Touch of Doherty Magic to Land 2YO Winner

16th January 2023

Wulguru jockey-trainer Peter Cullen was quick to acknowledge the strong influence on his career by the late Jim Doherty after debutante Craicaro’s barnstorming win at Cluden Park yesterday. Cull...

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Picton Out to Continue Dream Start for Training Couple

Picton Out to Continue Dream Start for Training Couple

12th January 2023

Training newcomers Stephen and Michelle Bush never dreamt that in just six months they would already be making an impact in the Townsville racing ranks. The couple have trained 10 winners from 17 star...

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Fiery Freddy Rules with Fast Finishing Win

Fiery Freddy Rules with Fast Finishing Win

9th January 2023

He may be pony-sized and bad tempered to boot, but there was no denying the grit and determination of Freddy Barbarossa at Cluden Park on Saturday. The Holy Roman Emperor gelding, named after a 12th c...

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Roughie Gives Chillemi a New Year Double

Roughie Gives Chillemi a New Year Double

9th January 2023

Long shot Smarty Lee gained a racing reprieve after handing champion trainer Roy Chillemi the second leg of an unlikely winning double at Cluden Park on the weekend. The Atherton mentor earlier scored...

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Lightning Goal for Flying Lad

Lightning Goal for Flying Lad

6th January 2023

Rockhampton flyer Aspen Lad will again head down a path aimed at this year’s Townsville Lightning when he returns from injury at Cluden Park tomorrow. Aspen Lad hasn’t raced since finishin...

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Every Post a Winner for Denny

Every Post a Winner for Denny

28th December 2022

Townsville convert Denicious “Denny” Smith was quick to tip his hat to injured colleague Graham Kliese after landing a hard earned win on Our Addiction at Cluden yesterday. South African b...

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Siren on song for Cluden clash

Siren on song for Cluden clash

26th December 2022

Leading Townsville trainer Georgie Holt is banking on a feather weight to hand Siren Rock the edge over bush cups champ Echo Point at Cluden Park on Tuesday....

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Rebel Looks Set for Bright Future

Rebel Looks Set for Bright Future

21st December 2022

Cairns trainer Stephen Massingham thinks he may have unearthed another potential star after Sydney reject Dark Rebel stormed to victory at Cluden yesterday. The one time Derby hopeful flashed home to ...

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Star Sprinter Up For the Challenge in Magic Millions Feature

Star Sprinter Up For the Challenge in Magic Millions Feature

19th December 2022

Atherton trainer Michael Lee is under no illusions that his classy sprinter Yes Dream will need to be at the top of his game to continue his unbeaten record at Cluden Park tomorrow. Punters pal Yes Dr...

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Hatch and Ares Chalk Up First Cluden Winner Together

Hatch and Ares Chalk Up First Cluden Winner Together

12th December 2022

Ares Racing boss John Horan was a relieved man when Baby Guinness lasted in a desperate finish at Cluden Park on Saturday. The narrow victory was the first Townsville winner for Ares with Toowoomba tr...

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Third Time Lucky for Kenning and Bell with Home Bred Flyer

Third Time Lucky for Kenning and Bell with Home Bred Flyer

8th December 2022

A decision to give former good race mare Roweiner one last go at stud is finally rewarding Cluden trainer Bill Kenning and his partner Julie Bell. The couple will be out to continue a hot streak in th...

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Red Hot Day Racks Up More Cluden Winners

Red Hot Day Racks Up More Cluden Winners

30th November 2022

Knockabout hoop Nathan Day is hoping a rare winning streak will continue on Townsville galloper Bold Kingston in Saturday’s TAB Country Cup Challenge in Brisbane after another big day at Cluden ...

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Molongle Priming for Surprise Brisbane Road Trip

Molongle Priming for Surprise Brisbane Road Trip

28th November 2022

Late starter Molongle Surprise will take another step towards a crack at Brisbane riches when he lines up at Cluden Park as a red hot favourite tomorrow. Trainer Ben Williams is keen to run the smart ...

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No Stopping Dream in Fighting Amateurs Sprint Win

No Stopping Dream in Fighting Amateurs Sprint Win

21st November 2022

Atherton flyer Yes Dream continued his love affair with the Cluden Park track with a gritty photo finish win in the $30,000 Townsville Amateur Sprint on Sunday. The home bred four-year-old, with premi...

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Hatch Stable Primed for First Big Day at Amateurs

Hatch Stable Primed for First Big Day at Amateurs

18th November 2022

Toowoomba trainer Lindsay Hatch is confident his new Townsville operation is ready to hit the ground running with a number of winning chances at Sunday’s annual Amateurs Race Day at Cluden Park....

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Rowe Duo on Express to Success with New Partnership

Rowe Duo on Express to Success with New Partnership

9th November 2022

Father and son combination Trevor and Peter Rowe enjoyed the perfect start to their new training partnership with a big win with Love Express at Cluden Park yesterday. Love Express stormed home with R...

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Boy Beats Adversity to Return to the Track

Boy Beats Adversity to Return to the Track

7th November 2022

This time last year former Victorian galloper Hell Of A Boy was at the start of a golden winning run through the grades. Wind the clock forward a year and the now five-year-old will continue a remarka...

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Teh Claims Double on Pair of Underdogs

Teh Claims Double on Pair of Underdogs

2nd November 2022

Popular apprentice Isabella Teh celebrated a memorable  Melbourne Cup Day with a surprise winning double at Cluden Park yesterday. Teh is tracking towards her best season to date after wins on un...

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Old Marvel Defies the Odds to Chase Another Win on Cup Day

Old Marvel Defies the Odds to Chase Another Win on Cup Day

31st October 2022

It’s remarkable that grand old sprinter El Shaday is racing let alone still competitive, but the veteran campaigner might just add another win to his record when he lines up on Melbourne Cup Day...

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Nothing Average About Pallarenda Winner Jane

Nothing Average About Pallarenda Winner Jane

24th October 2022

The name suggests she’s nothing special, but Average Jane showed she’s a filly with a future with a dazzling debut win at Cluden on Saturday. Average Jane, who gets her name from some less...

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Little Diva Out to Emulate Mum in Pallarenda

Little Diva Out to Emulate Mum in Pallarenda

21st October 2022

Hard working Black River dual licensee Bonnie Thomson is hoping history will repeat itself when her diminutive filly Salika Diva tackles the Hedley Racing Pallarenda Stakes at Cluden Park on Saturday....

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Hatch Arrival a Coup for Townsville Racing

Hatch Arrival a Coup for Townsville Racing

17th October 2022

A new arrival in Townsville’s training ranks is set to give northern racing its biggest boost in years. Highly respected Toowoomba trainer Lindsay Hatch has announced plans to establish a northe...

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Country Cups Mission for Bold Veteran

Country Cups Mission for Bold Veteran

14th October 2022

Evergreen galloper Bold Kingston will be given his chance at a trip to the big smoke after continuing a stunning career turnaround at Cluden yesterday. The eight-year-old cruised to his third straight...

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Cluden Park and Racing Queensland Raising Awareness ahead of Safe Work Month

Cluden Park and Racing Queensland Raising Awareness ahead of Safe Work Month

13th October 2022

Last week, as part of Safe Work Month, Cluden Park welcomed Racing Queensland representatives for the Racing Queensland Supports Racing Industry Safety Open Handicap. Joining us were Sarah B...

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In-Form Lane Ready for First Test at Cluden Mile

In-Form Lane Ready for First Test at Cluden Mile

12th October 2022

Townsville trainer Ben Williams will push problematic galloper Our Alicia’s Lane into unknown territory when he tackles the mile for the first time at Cluden Park tomorrow. Williams is hoping a ...

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Couple on the Road to Success from Rodeos to Racing

Couple on the Road to Success from Rodeos to Racing

7th October 2022

Rodeo has been a big part of the lives of Stephen and Michelle Bush, but racing is about to change all of that. The couple, who only started training two months ago, enjoyed their first taste of succe...

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From Bush Ponies to Cluden Winners

From Bush Ponies to Cluden Winners

5th October 2022

From the day Megan Purvis raced other kids on bush ponies in the small town of Talwood near Goodiwindi, she knew a future in racing was a done deal. Days away from her 25th birthday, the rookie traine...

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Cheers and bubbly as Shepherd wins again

Cheers and bubbly as Shepherd wins again

2nd October 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but regally bred gelding Shepherd Of Fire is finally repaying the faith of his all-female ownership group with winning form at Cluden Park....

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Search for next star keeps Roy young at heart

Search for next star keeps Roy young at heart

29th September 2022

Just ask champion trainer Roy Chillemi and he’ll tell you his success is all about numbers....

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Butler Serves Up Three of the Best

Butler Serves Up Three of the Best

16th September 2022

Heavyweight jockey Ashley Butler is fixed on chasing more opportunities in Townsville after surging past a half century of Cluden victories with a winning treble today. Butler was at his best winning ...

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D’Oro Primed to Hit His Straps Back on Home Turf

D’Oro Primed to Hit His Straps Back on Home Turf

14th September 2022

Homebody Dio D’Oro is ready to bounce back from a failed road trip to Cairns when he steps out at Cluden Park tomorrow. The crack sprinter floundered in the Cairns Newmarket last month but train...

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 Race Day Guide: TAB Townsville Cup

Race Day Guide: TAB Townsville Cup

5th August 2022

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to maximise your experience at tomorrow's TAB Townsville Cup! 10am Gates open!  Please follow the carpark marshal's instructions for drop-off and enter...

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Jamie Primed for Master Class in Cleveland Bay

Jamie Primed for Master Class in Cleveland Bay

5th August 2022

Rockhampton trainer Graeme Green has sent an ominous warning that star galloper Master Jamie is back in town even stronger for his title defence in the TAB Cleveland Bay Hcp at Cluden tomorrow. Green ...

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Hatch Has Wind in his Sayl for Cup Quest

Hatch Has Wind in his Sayl for Cup Quest

5th August 2022

Drawing the “car park” has done little to faze Toowoomba trainer Lindsay Hatch going into tomorrow’s TAB Townsville Cup with race favourite Sayl. The former Burdekin boy, who now tra...

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Unprecedented Racing Entries Flood in for Cup Week

Unprecedented Racing Entries Flood in for Cup Week

3rd August 2022

Hot on the heels of a bumper Ladies Day, Cluden Park is set to host one of the biggest carnivals in years with near record entries for this week’s Lightning and Townsville Cup race meetings. The...

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Molongle Back in Great Shape for Long-Awaited Lightning Bid

Molongle Back in Great Shape for Long-Awaited Lightning Bid

3rd August 2022

Townsville trainer Ben Williams is banking on the old proverb ‘all things come to those who wait’ being proven right with lightly raced sprinter Molongle Surprise at Cluden Park tomorrow. ...

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Chillemi Hoping History Will Repeat with in-form Palencia

Chillemi Hoping History Will Repeat with in-form Palencia

1st August 2022

It was a case of déjà vu for trainer Roy Chillemi and light weight jockey Nathan Thomas after Palencia raced his way into the Cleveland Bay Hcp with a powerhouse win at Cluden Park on Sa...

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