Trenton Akers

by Trenton Akers Champion Scandinavian jockey Elione Chaves is back in Queensland after another premiership abroad and has declared his

Elione Chaves says green groups are getting a hold of racing in the Scandinavian region, where tongue ties and whips are set to be banned shortly, so he is relishing his latest opportunity in Australia.

In a race stacked with speed, Kelly Schweida says he is bringing something different in the form of El Morzillo, who does her best work late.

Trainer Kelly Schweida is happy to bring something different to the table in Saturday’s $3m Sunlight at the Gold Coast, where on-speed runners are expected to grab the attention of most punters.

by Trenton Akers Trainer Kelly Schweida is happy to bring something different to the table in Saturday's $3m Sunlight at the Gold Coast , where on-speed runners are expected to grab the attention of most punters.

Chris Munce will wait until the eleventh hour to decide whether or not to run his Magic Millions hopeful Cool Archie at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

by Trenton Akers Chris Munce will wait until the eleventh hour to decide whether or not to run his Magic Millions hopeful Cool Archie at the Gold Coast on Saturday.

Cool Archie would normally be a walk up starter in the Magic Millions with more than $60,000 in prizemoney, however his trainers Chris and Corey Munce will be leaving it as late as possible to see if he makes the cut this time around.

Queensland’s racing headquarters risk falling into “rack and ruin” within the next two years if significant upgrades aren’t undertaken, the Brisbane Racing Club’s new boss has warned.

by Trenton Akers Queensland's racing headquarters risk falling into "wrack and ruin" within the next two years if significant upgrades aren't undertaken, the Brisbane Racing Club's new boss has warned.