It was a special thrill for Roma trainer Craig Smith when he won the Battle Of The Bush Final with Art By Concorde at Eagle Farm in June.

Mareeba trainer Alex Malliff is accustomed to travel both as a trainer and in his former profession as a plumber.

A loyal servant of the Roma Turf Club and the Downs Country Racing Association is closing in on a rare milestone.

Trainer and jockey quotes after Art By Concorde takes out the 2023 Battle Of The Bush (Final) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Trainer Lyle Wright will consider a central Queensland winter campaign if iron horse Grant’s Patch stretches his winning sequence to four at Rockhampton on Thursday.