Star Exhibit has returned from his Perth Cup success in fine fashion, taking out the Listed Detonator Stakes (1800m) at Ascot this afternoon. The drop back in distance and the topweight of 59.5kg proved no barrier for Star Exhibit, with his class coming to the fore in the $100,000 event. Originally earmarked for an Australian…
DetailsTrainer Fred Kersley is buoyant a freshen-up will prove the key for consistent stayer Cappo D’oro as he eyes his second Listed race win in the Detonator Stakes (1800m) at Ascot on Saturday. Cappo D’oro returns following his game seventh in the Perth Cup last month, which ended a successful campaign that included a win…
DetailsTrainer Simon Miller has sounded an ominous warning to his rivals ahead of Sunday’s Listed Pinjarra Classic (1300m), Achernar Star is back bigger and ready to make a statement this campaign. Already a Group 1 placegetter, Achernar Star produced a number of meritorious performances during the recent spring and summer feature races at Ascot, before…
DetailsThis Saturday’s Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) kick starts a huge month for popular Perth galloper Material Man, who is now set to race every week up to next month’s All Star Mile at Flemington. Trainer Justin Warwick had earmarked the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) as the final run for Material Man before the…
DetailsThe in-form combination of co-trainers Dan and Ben Pearce are in a strong position to exert a powerful influence on feature races across two states on the weekend. Angelic Ruler is a hot fancy to win the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday and Vital Silver will be hard to beat…
DetailsRebel King has recorded one of his finest wins yet in this afternoon’s Listed Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. Unplaced in his first three starts this campaign, Rebel King was able to bounce back to his best this afternoon, thanks to a patient ride from Mitchell Pateman. Baraki Beats, the outsider of the small…
DetailsAmelia’s On Fire has lived up to the impressive trial she produced earlier this month, taking out the TABtouch-Better Your Bet Plate (1000m). The Sizzling filly won a trial on February 4 by almost 10 lengths and was sent out a $1.65 favourite with TABtouch. Jockey William Pike was able to land in the perfect spot…
DetailsMauritian apprentice jockey Brandon Louis returns to Perth next week after he was granted a three-month temporary visa. The 23-year-old is no stranger to local riding ranks and his having his second stint in WA after honing his riding skills in a one month stay last year. Being back in the west for another stretch…
DetailsTrainer Neville Parnham isn’t concerned that a long preparation will catch up with Wrinkly in this weekend’s Listed Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. The five-year-old will be having his eighth run for his campaign on Saturday in the $100,000 event, where he’s also dropping back to the sprint trip. Wrinkly was unplaced last start,…
DetailsCYRIL FLOWER STAKES-BACKGROUND • Marjoleo, Heron Bridge, Watermans Bay and Black Heart Bart are some of the best Western Australian sprinters to have graced the Cyril Flower Stakes honour roll, one of two feature races at Ascot on Saturday. • The Cyril Flower Stakes, a Listed race, that is now worth $100,000, was first staged…
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