Neville Parnham believes his hopes in Saturday week’s Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) has been bolstered after Ouqba Jack confirmed his credentials at Belmont on Wednesday. Parnham intends to aim high and raise the bar with Ouqba Jack who bounced back to record his third career win in the J.J Richards & Sons Handicap (1400m). “I…
DetailsSometimes as a trainer you can get lucky and a plan comes off. For Brad Graham, a change of tactics on Beaucount proved a masterstroke. With a losing record of 261 days and a tendency to over race, Graham was running out of ideas with Beaucount. But in the Sign On Group Handicap (2000m) at…
DetailsApprentice Jordan Turner will be a welcome addition to Perth riding ranks after he makes a permanent move back home from Victoria in a fortnight. Turner transferred to Melbourne two years ago and enjoyed a good run under Leon and Troy Corstens at Flemington, but was dogged by injuries. Two separate accidents kept him on…
DetailsThe passion has returned for jockey Ben Paterson. The fire is back in his belly. Paterson is determined to rebuild his career. Lending him a hand is Woomera. The former Sydney galloper may only be winning races on the dirt at Carnarvon, but he is creating an impression. For a couple of seasons Paterson had…
DetailsBACKGROUND The Hyperion Stakes was first run in 1972 and won by St Just. It has held Group 3 status since 1980. The 2005 Hyperion Stakes run at Belmont Park. Notable winners: Detonator (1976), Asian Beau (1979), Fimiston (1988), Heron Bridge (1984-1986), Jacks Or Better (1995), Luckygray (2012) & Scales Of Justice (2017). Multiple winners:…
DetailsFor Bernie Miller, training horses at his Hopeland property is a labour of love. But in recent times it has also been a test of his patience and resilience. In the fickle world of horse racing, patience is a virtue for any trainer. It is an essential part of their DNA. However; for Miller, the…
DetailsManaging cash flow, both in and out of the Training business, is a constant challenge confronting Trainers. Many third party providers have professed to have the answer to this problem. The ATA has, on behalf of Members, extensively researched the options over the years, and at long last, is confident we have found a provider…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia RACE DAY PROCEDURES 3.32 To ensure the safety of riders and other industry participants, Racing and Wagering Thoroughbred Stewards impose a Senior Rider Embargo on horses that demonstrate unsatisfactory racing manners or that have poor pre –race or barrier manners with either a Jockey or Apprentice Jockey riding. The assessment…
DetailsRacehorse trainers, not unlike farmers and other intensive small business operators find themselves at risk of ignoring or compromising their own health in order to keep working in their business or keep their businesses working. The person who coined the phrase, “work on your business rather than in it”, clearly didn’t have one or at…
DetailsRoganella underlined his credentials for the Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) when he upset a strong field of three-year-olds in the Lavazza Plate (1400m) at Belmont yesterday. Having his first start in 28 days, the Dan Morton-trained gelding, starting at $26.10, proved too powerful after he launched a strong finishing burst from near last position at…
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