Recently we have had several queries regarding personal accident and workers compensation insurance cover for trainers, track riders and jockey’s riding work at private training properties. Regardless of any assumptions as to liabilities, trainers should make themselves aware as much as is possible as to their rights and responsibilities in this area of law. Firstly…
DetailsJustin dramatic conclusion to the 2400m feature at Ascot on Monday. Material Man, trained by Justin Warwick and perfectly ridden by his daughter Lucy, exacted revenge after running consecutive seconds to Pounamu in the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) and Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m). Material Man, who met Pounamu 2.5kg better…
DetailsAfter the global financial crisis in Ireland and the frenetic lifestyle in Sydney, Daniel O’Connor is more than happy to call Perth home. The O’Connor name is relatively new to WA training ranks, but his racing resume is broad and jam packed with international experience. A jumps jockey and horse breaker in Ireland to working…
DetailsShackleton underperformed in Sydney, but the well-bred son of Fastnet Rock is relishing his new environment under the guidance of trainer Chris Gangemi after continuing his winning form at Ascot. A $1.35 million yearling at the 2015 William Inglis sale, Shackleton failed to live up to his expensive price tag when he was unplaced in…
DetailsTrainer Lindsey Smith says that Trap For Fools is on target for Perth Cup at Ascot on New Years Day.
After serving a long apprenticeship with the biggest names in Australian racing, Joshua Krispyn scored his first win as a trainer with He’s Packing.
Peter Hall, who has won Perth Cups on Black Tom and Delicacy, spoke on TABradio about his past wins, plus gives his opinion on this years runners.
DetailsScenic Lodge’s Jeremy Smith spoke to TABradio about the shock loss of champion sire Blackfriars who shattered a shoulder after colic surgery on Friday night.
Pounamu, once considered a bridesmaid, has well and truly shed that tag after posting a thrilling win over Material Man in the Group 2 Ted Van Heemst Stakes (2100m) at Ascot on Saturday. After going stride for stride over the final 200m, it was the Alan Mathews-trained Pounamu, ridden by Pat Carbery, who prevailed in…
DetailsLeading trainer Adam Durrant leads a big team at Ascot including Celebrity Dream in the Staarstruck Classic.