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Blinkers going on outstanding sprinter I Wish I Win in this weekend's G1 Kingsford Smith. Peter Moody explains the reason behind the decision to add the head gear.

Exciting youngster Broadsiding and top sprinting mare In Secret headline the Godolphin team in Brisbane this weekend. James Cummings says Broadsiding has thrived since winning a G1 last start at Randwick.

Bring on Royal Ascot for Victorian mare Asfoora. Trainer Henry Dwyer says the Haydock run last weekend will bring her on nicely for the King Charles next month.

Champion Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton has spoken publicly for the first time about his battle with the highly addictive drug "ICE". Brunton says a win by The Inevitable in the Stradbroke would be emotion fuelled given what he and family have been through.

Stefi Magnetica will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Private Steer and La Montagna in this year's Stradbroke. Nathan Bourke says the 3yo filly does look well weighted given her run in the Doomben 10,000 under WFA scale.

Imperatriz could potentially bring upwards of $4M today when she goes under the hammer. Magic Millions boss Barry Bowditch says Sunlight's broodmare sale record may be surpassed.

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy could be in for a massive Spring when he reunites with Doncaster winner Celestial Legend. McEvoy says he is excited about returning to the saddle tomorrow with three rides.

Tony Gollan believes Freedom Rally is a genuine Stradbroke prospect, but like Antino last year he may miss a run. Gollan says Saturday's race was a hard watch to say the least.

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Gavan Duffy won two Doomben Cups, however he revealed that an argument with a head steward in Melbourne potentially cost him two Melbourne Cups. Duffy says his second Doomben Cup winner was the first for trainer Grahame Begg.

Blinkers going on Qld Oaks winner Amokura in tomorrow's Doomben Cup. Kris Lees says she worked in the head gear earlier this week and pleased the stable.

Brisbane owner Neville Morgan believes it's 'D' day for his horse Kovalica to stand up in tomorrow's Doomben Cup. Morgan says everything appears tailormade for him to feature in the G1.

UK based rider Oisin Murphy has been locked in to partner Victorian speedster Asfoora when she heads to Royal Ascot next month. Henry Dwyer says Mitchell Aitken is excited about riding her this weekend at Haydock.

Greg Hickman says Craig Williams was keen to stick with his Oaks bound filly Private Legacy after riding her in SA. Hickman says given the right run for Craig in the Roses this weekend, she should be attacking the line.

First Innings cleaned bowled rivals at Ipswich yesterday and is now regarded as a leading Qld Derby chance. Andrew Forsman says his filly will join First Innings in the Derby next week and shouldn't be ignored.

Track manager Ross Smith says the track will likely remain in the soft range for Doomben Cup day. Smith says he and the team have done some remedial work following 10,000 day last week.

Bendigo trainer Kym Hann, who is now supplementing his income building sheds, is genuinely excited about his debutante in R2 today on his home track. Hann says he is hoping his patience pays off with Dusty's Deel.

Detonator Jack hasn't raced over a middle distance since 2022. Syndicate head Darren Dance believes the time is right to have a crack at the 2000m once again in the Doomben Cup.

Pinhooking is a term we often hear when it comes to the selling of thoroughbreds. Patrick Cunningham from NZB says many will be doing same at the upcoming weanling sales.

Little known Newcastle trainer Jay Hopkins may have unearthed a potential Qld Derby prospect with Sonofdec. Hopkins says he would love to run the impressive Scone winner in the Blue Riband, but needs to make the field.

Stefi Magnetica may attempt to follow in her mums (Mid Summer Music) footsteps, by winning the Stradbroke Hcp. Principal Owner Mitch Cunningham says Tommy Berry will ride in the Fred Best on June 1.

Scone mare Opal Ridge has bigger fish to fry in Qld, following a big comeback win at Scone last weekend. Luke Pepper says she may run on Stradbroke day, but it won't be in the big one.