Daniel Pace

Sports-mad dad, golf hack, racing writer and NRL fan.

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"Make sure you’re waiting for me when I get to the winning post too."

Wife’s heartbreaking farewell to Shane McGovern.

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"I've never seen anything like it."

Co-trainer Will Larkin is stunned that high-rated Zou Sensation sits outside the Stradbroke Handicap field and must now win the Moreton Cup to secure a start. @daniel_pace17 @MaluaRacing @RacingBennett

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Adam Hyeronimus reckons the mental battle in making the 55kg weight to ride Headley Grange in the $3m Stradbroke Handicap will be every bit as tough as the physical grind ahead of him. Story: @daniel_pace17👇

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Apprentice jockey Luke Cartwright will ride Regal Award for trainer @pstokesracing in the $3m Stradbroke Handicap on Saturday week at Eagle Farm. Story: @daniel_pace17👇

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South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott will be hoping his luck turns in the Sunshine State after lodging a late nomination for Fringes to enter Saturday's Group 1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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Fresh off an impressive stakes victory, @cmaherracing filly Fireball Miss is thriving in the Sunshine State as she chases a rare Roses-Queensland Oaks double. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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Kiwi trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are eyeing their second Queensland Derby with Solid Gold, who is aiming to be the first filly to win since Bart Cummings’ Dariana in 2010.

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Almost 40 years after Shelley Hancox smashed the glass ceiling to build a thriving syndication business, she has another smart galloper on her hands. @HancoxBStock @daniel_pace17

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Victorian trainer @HDwyerRacing admits Different Gravy's Queensland Derby tilt will be a throw at the stumps but he's willing to forgive the gelding's poor run at Flemington earlier this month. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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"As an owner, dreams are what it's all about."

King Of Roseau's part-owner Chris Hay is eyeing a slot in the $20m The Everest this year for his gifted gelding. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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Queensland battler Cliff Little has already struck it rich in the Lotto, now he's eyeing the $1.8m winner's cheque in next month's Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap with a horse nobody seems to rate. Story: @daniel_pace17👇

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“I’ve been trying for over 30 years”: Trainer @Grahame_Begg is optimistic his long wait for a Stradbroke crown may finally be over, with his star mare Splash Back given 52kg for the $3 million feature. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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"It’s been a great try-before-you-buy, from both perspectives"

Lachlan Murray will formally contest the permanent CEO role at Racing Queensland, backing himself after more than 15 months steering the organisation as interim CEO. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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Tony Gollan has tipped rival galloper Jimmysstar to rediscover his brilliant best in this week's Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup while also declaring that his own runner Transatlantic's buildup has been "faultless".
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There wasn't a dry eye in the Birdman owners' group when the Irish import stormed home to claim the $1m Group 1 Doomben Cup last Saturday but for widow Leah Timms, the moment was as devastating as it was extraordinary.
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"I just wish Timmsy was here"

Champion trainer @cwallerracing chokes up as he pays tribute to Birdman’s late part-owner Mark Timms, who passed away six weeks before the import’s stirring Group 1 Doomben Cup victory. 👇

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After getting the monkey off his back with Sylph less than 24 hours before, Sydney trainer @MFreedmanRacing snatched another significant victory at Doomben on Saturday. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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'His turn of foot is electric': Jockey Jason Collett heaps praise on The Next Episode after the exciting colt’s brilliant victory in the Magic Millions 2YO National Classic on the Gold Coast. Story: @daniel_pace17 👇

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Twenty‑five years after Ethereal lit up the Queensland winter carnival, Sir Peter Vela is seeking to retrace the champion’s steps with The Roses favourite Chispa.

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"Horrendous battle": Jockey Shane McGovern, who had both his legs amputated after being trapped under a dead horse for up to six hours, has been transferred to palliative care at Townsville Hospital. Story: @daniel_pace17👇

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