Racing

Layt keeps eye on Queen

David Polkinghorne It might be out with the old and in with the new, but Karuta Queen's former trainer and jockey will still find a TV when she races in the listed Bob Hoysted Handicap (1000 metres) at Flemington on...

Racing

Layt stakes his claim

David Polkinghorne Canberra trainer Neville Layt is hopeful Red Excitement can help fill the hole left in his stable by Karuta Queen.

Queen of Canberra under the hammer

David Polkinghorne Karuta Queen's sensational victory in the Magic Millions captured the imagination of Canberra at the same time supermare Black Caviar's record-breaking winning streak was starting to capture the...

Racing

Karuta Queen falls short of reserve

David Polkinghorne Karuta Queen will undergo surgery to correct a minor knee problem before returning to the care of Queanbeyan trainer Neville Layt after the group 3 winner was passed up at the Magic Millions...

Racing

Singleton poaches Canberra's Queen of the turf

David Polkinghorne After an unsuccessful raid on Canberra's Black Opal Stakes this year, horse racing identity and renowned larrikin John Singleton has settled on buying our Queen of the turf instead.