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Over 1400mm of rain has fallen at the Sunshine Coast since January 1. CEO John Miller and track manager Murray Weeding says it's been challenging but fortunately they are now on top of the issue.

A road trip to Qld some years ago, was the catalyst for Kiwi trainer's Ian and Kerry Taplin settling on the Sunshine Coast. Ian Taplin says Tapildoodledo and Tappy's Lad both need to be respected at their home track.

Kiwi trainer Andrew Forsman is hoping to attack the Qld Oaks and Derby. His filly Positivity, running as favourite in Adelaide on Saturday, may not make the trip.

Tassie star The Inevitable has arrived in Brisbane and is ready to attack Qld's biggest sprints. John Keys says he will have one lead up run before the big one.

Astute Brisbane trainer Barry Lockwood is thinking his debutante Concession will run well this afternoon at Eagle Farm. Lockwood says there was an incident after his first trial win.

NZ 3yo filly of the year Molly Bloom will make her much awaited Australian debut this weekend at the Sunshine Coast. Lance O'Sullivan says she has arrived in Brisbane and Opie Bosson is booked this week.

The rider for Fab's Cowboys final race start has been announced. Mel Johnson says the booking has been organised inside a pizza shop.

Craig Williams is keen to stick with Private Legacy heading into the Doomben Roses/Oaks. Trainer Greg Hickman says she beat home the SA Derby winner last start when runner-up in the Australasian Oaks.

RQ CEO Jason Scott says the Norwell parcel of land south of Brisbane (originally purchased for new harness track), will be sold. Scott says proceeds from the sale will go back into the Harness industry via stabling.

QLD's best Stradbroke Hcp hopeful Antino, will go via the WFA Kingsford Smith two weeks prior. Tony Gollan says he is potentially the best horse he has trained and he hasn't won a G1 yet.

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Former Champion rider Kevin Langby will head north to Brisbane next week. Langby says he will reflect on the career of the Goondiwindi Grey at a special night at the Eagle Farm museum.

Leah Kilner won't ride again following a Grafton fall in 2022. Kilner says she has to set many alarms on her phone each day to remember things.

Peter Snowden rates his 2yo Embassy highly heading into tomorrow's Dalrello Stks. Snowden says he and Paul have been working on his barrier manners since his last run.

The Eagle Farm track hasn't been without challenges, given all the rain that has fallen since December. Jim Roberts says he is happy with how it raced last week and it should be similar tomorrow.

Larry Cassidy is hopeful but not confident he will ride again. Cassidy says who would have thought that a finger/hand injury would likely curtail his career in the saddle.

2023 Stradbroke winner Think About It may have to carry 4.5kg more in this year's edition. Jamie Walter says he may attempt to win the same 2 races he ran in last year.

Former NRL player Andrew Bobbin may realise a lifetime dream in today's Grand Annual. Bobbin who saddles the fav Bell Ex One says he has left no stone unturned in his attempt to win the feature.

Chris Munce will likely train Tuvalu if he heads north for the Winter Carnival. Lindsey Smith says hopefully he will run well today in the Wangoom and make the trip.

Skybird will proceed to the G1 Goodwood next weekend following her impressive victory last weekend. Mitch Freedman says winning that race was a ticket into Adelaide's biggest sprint.

Front Page is unlikely to contest the Victory Stks at Eagle Farm or the Wagga Town Plate. Managing owner Paul Duryea says he may still head to Brisbane on June 8.

"A Rockhampton horse will never win The Archer", trainer Ricky Vale had to eat his words after winning the $750k feature with a Sydney cast off. Vale says he can't take the credit for finding the horse online in 2021.