A great day was had at Doomben as we watched Irish Constabulary run a gallant 2nd in the Group 3 W J Healy Stakes over 1200m. With a large contingent of vocal owners from Victoria, NSW and Queensland on track, Irish didn't let us down as he charged away from the field...

A very good day for Esprit Racing at the Sunshine Coast trials today, with runners in three trials, resulting in 2 wins, a second and 2 thirds!Leading the way was kiwi import Bronzegate with a smart all the way win in Trial 2 over 1270m, with stayer One Man Grand...

Esprit Racing has a range of options available to get to the races in the coming weeks and months!There are a number of outstanding youngsters available for lease or purchase; and most are getting ready to go to the races in May.We have an exciting lease...

A deserving Come by Chance won his maiden today with an excellent all the way performance on the Sunshine Coast. Ridden positively by premier jockey Jeff Lloyd, who took full advantage of his inside barrier draw, Come By Chance led and appeared to be in control of the...

It is with great sadness that we advise of the incredibly sad passing of our beloved Peter Ewert on Friday morning.He passed away in his sleep quietly at the house of his brother Dave in Melbourne, after a great day out with friends. He was 71.Peter was an...

In a very strong sprinting effort, bonny 8yo mare Simply Ming recorded her first win in Queensland today in the www.SCTC.com.au Benchmark 70 handicap over 1000m on the Sunshine Coast. Despite missing the start by some 2-3 lengths, Ming was rated very patiently by...

After a long year which included  a relocation and a very successful transition into Queensland racing that peaked on Magic Millions day, John and Sheila have been spending the last week since the Karaka sales relaxing at their Cambridge...

John Symons was interviewed on the radio by RSN Racing Ahead's Michael Felgate about Irish Constabulary, and they discussed his background, his great win and where to next....Listen to Michael Felgate interview John Symons - click here

What a day!In front of a large contingent of his adoring owners trying not to melt in the heat, Irish Constabulary defied a wide barrier, top weight of 59kg, and a hip and shoulder at the 300m mark to demolish his rivals in the $250,000 Sky Thoroughbred...

Irish Constabulary rounded off his preparation for the Magic Millions Country Cup on January 14 with a workmanlike effort at the Sunshine Coast today.After speedy mare Tibrogargan Miss reared at the start, the race became a messy affair, but apprentice Bec Williams...

Great to see, (or for many not to see when Sky Racing lost transmission at race time), Cape Denison win her maiden very convincingly at Warwick yesterday.In her first attempt beyond 1200m, she clearly appreciated the more relaxed tempo of the 1500m and settled in the...

Rounding off a great weekend for the Esprit Racing stable was Kulaba, who made amends for his disappointing run last start with a commanding victory at Sunshine Coast today.With a better draw, a firmer track, and a confident but patient ride from jockey Michael...

An outstanding return to racing by Irish Constabulary with a slashing win at Sunshine Coast on Friday night! With a very patient ride by apprentice, Stephanie Lacy, Irish loved his rare inside draw and the hectic pace, and he railed through in the straight under...

It is with great sadness that Esprit Racing received the news that Barrie Everard passed away in Auckland on the morning of Monday 14th November.I met Barrie, Trish, Cara and Becky not long after I arrived in New Zealand from England and we became...

 Homebred KULABA stormed to the lead to win over 1400m in the Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden on Wednesday, 16th  November. This strikingly handsome chestnut Zupaone gelding out of the NZ mare Skiwi (Prized) has always shown plenty of ability in his track...

There is a new dawn at the Sunshine Coast racetrack with the introduction of: Esprit RacingEsprit Racing is being launched this month by Melbourne based firm XO Accounting and will showcase the talents of racehorse trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon, as they...

On a day where the mighty Winx stole the limelight with her awesome second Cox Plate victory, Denoninator did it again with a brilliant last to first victory at his favourite Eagle Farm track. Atoning for the last start Doomben race where he was unable to get to a...

Denoninator added to his tally with another Eagle Farm victory, backing up after last week's win.Ridden by Jeff Lloyd, Denoninator settled in his customary style towards the rear and in a slowly run race had some work to do as the field turned for home, but he quickly...

An early 11.15am start to Saturday's races at Eagle Farm saw Denoninator shrug off his recent bad luck by winning convincingly.  Ridden superbly by class jockey Micheal Hellyer, Denoninator dropped to the rear of the field in the bm75 2200m...

John Symons was interviewed on RadioTAB today by Mark Oberhardt and Steve Hewlett, and on the program he discussed the recent move to Queensland, he and Sheila's plans for the future, and he reminisces about the day he missed out on purchasing the great Black...

Great to see a return to winning form for Bexstar, who convincingly won her Class 1 at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday. In a very positive ride, jockey Micheal Hellyer had the mare travelling third behind the leader and favourite for much of the race, and...

Such a fine line between victory and defeat (and $30,000)! Denoninator was grabbed right in the shadows of the post after a clever rail hugging ride by Bec Williams missed by millimetres at Eagle Farm. This, combined with Irish Constabulary's excellent 2nd,...