The North Queensland heat appears to agree with rejuvenated sprinter King Jester but it’s the winter where trainer Rodney Miller hopes the gelding can excel.

The north Queensland heat appears to agree with rejuvenated sprinter King Jester but it’s the winter where trained Rod Miller hopes the gelding can excel.

Three straight wins in nine days earlier this month ended a mini-form slump for champion North Queensland trainer Roy Chillemi.

It is going to only be a short return back to the racing industry but for North Queensland’s Aaron Payne it was a profound experience.

Set to come out of her time early next year, apprentice jockey Tessa Townsend has made the move to North Queensland with aims of establishing herself in the riding ranks before she soon becomes a senior jockey.