Central Queensland has been a hot breeding ground for QTIS Jewel hopefuls in recent years and veteran trainer John Wigginton is eager for it to roll on into 2023.

On the back of a substantial prize money upgrade for the second edition of The Archer, the last spot in regional Queensland’s most lucrative race is set to go under the hammer this Friday.

Rockhampton’s darling filly Sweet Dolly, purchased as a weanling for just $1,500, has been retired.

A large portion of Condamine’s population is set to descend on the Gold Coast next month after Magnetic Drive qualified for the 3YO Jewel at Mackay on Saturday afternoon.

Sweet Dolly, the rags to riches princess of Rockhampton racing, is just over three weeks away from making her long awaited return after being nursed back to health by trainer Kevin Hansen.