Private Eye is chasing a couple of slices of Stradbroke Handicap history this weekend.

Brisbane’s three Group 1 sprints, namely the Doomben 10,000, the Kingsford Smith Cup and the Stradbroke Handicap, are perfectly scheduled with a fortnight between each offering. Conveniently, the distances are increased progressively from 1200 to 1400 metres.

Sam Clipperton has announced he’ll retire from race riding, effective immediately.

Can a low draw propel Private Eye into turning the tables on his Everest conqueror at Rosehill?

Last year’s The Everest winner retired after tumble at Randwick on Saturday