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The McGills - Fitz Grafton

Date: 28-Oct-2021

The jewel in the McGill crown was Fitz Grafton, a popular colt from Olive Branch by Grafton, a son of Galopin (1875 English Derby). ...

ITC raise funds for TIACS

Date: 28-Oct-2021

Throughout October the Ipswich Turf Club team raised awareness and funds for the This Is A Conversation Starter Foundation. CEO Tim Dunn said he ...

The McGills - The Horses

Date: 27-Oct-2021

Seemingly, James McGill's name first appeared as an owner in the N.A.J.C. records at its annual race meeting in June 1867. His horse Prospect ...

The McGills were history Makers

Date: 26-Oct-2021

The family with Irish roots contributed massively to Queensland racing. By Ross Stanley James McGill (1842-1918) was a mere teenager from Enniskillen in county ...

Celtic Tiger retires at 96 runs

Date: 20-Oct-2021

One of Ipswich’s favourite runners Celtic Tiger gracefully retired last week from racing. At the ripe old age of nine-years with 96 starts under ...

Racing News 20 October 2021

Date: 20-Oct-2021

Why We Drink stormed home in the first for the day at Ipswich when claiming the QTIS three-year-old BenchMark 62 Handicap 1350m. Ridden by ...

Incentivise claims Caulfield Cup

Date: 19-Oct-2021

Incentivise emerged on Ipswich Cup race day, 19 June, under trainer Steve Tregea as a strong Caulfield Cup contender. It was the Provincial Stayers ...

Racing 15 October

Date: 15-Oct-2021

John Moore was back in the winner’s circle at Ipswich this week with a well timed run with Kercharmer. Officially four lengths ahead ...

Brunch at the Barn

Date: 04-Oct-2021

The Barn Family Restaurant will launch a new brunch menu every Sunday.Join us for a relaxed Sunday from 9am to 2pm for a smorgasbord ...