Perth trainer Chris Gangemi confidently says if Barzinho can reproduce his best form he will be the horse to beat in the Tabtouch-Mount Barker Cup (2000m) on Sunday. Barzinho has been installed favourite ($3) by Tabtouch, with Master Magician ($3.80), Rhino Buster ($4.60) and Powercraft ($8) the other runners under double figures Gangemi said Barzinho…
DetailsMotherhood was the inspiration that drew Peta Edwards away from racing. It was also the motive that sparked her return. Four years ago, Edwards bowed out of racing and handed in her jockey silks. She rode her last race on Non Compos at Geraldton on Australia Day. For Edwards, who travelled half way across the…
DetailsThe Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) Board has endorsed the engagement of Dominic Beirne to undertake an independent review of the thoroughbred handicapping and race programming system in WA. Mr Beirne has experience conducting a similar review for Racing NSW and was recommended for the appointment by the newly formed Thoroughbred Racing Committee (TRC) due…
DetailsLeading trainer Adam Durrant queries if Miracle Man can progress to the next month’s WA Derby, raising doubts the three-year-old can run out a strong 2400m. The Group 2 feature looms as a natural target for the son of Viscount after he scored a tenacious maiden stakes win in the Listed Lex Piper Stakes (1600m)…
DetailsBunbury trainer Peter Giadresco has enjoyed a decorated training career with his name etched on a host of major WA races. Giadresco has trained group winners in the Karrakatta Plate, the Cox Stakes, the Lee Steere Stakes and the Lee Steere Classic. But one race that holds pride of place for Giadresco is the Group…
DetailsBattle Hero continued his rejuvenated form under trainer Chris Gangemi when he set a weight-carrying record to win the Listed Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Battle Hero claimed the third leg of a feature race double after earlier wins in the Summer Scorcher (1000m) on New Year’s Day and the Pinjarra Classic…
DetailsOakford trainer Brian Kersley believes Woodsville shows no signs of training off and is optimistic the rising 10-year-old can boost his Bunbury Cup (2200m) plans on Sunday. Woodsville, in work since last November, has been placed at his past four starts and lines-up in a field of nine in the Bull & Bush Tavern Cup…
DetailsTrainer Trevor Andrews says he will consider taking a conservative approach with Private Dancer and ending her autumn campaign prematurely. Private Dancer is an early fancy for the WA Oaks on April 14, but Andrews may hold her back with an eye to Group 1 races at Ascot later in the summer. Private Dancer underlined…
DetailsAdam Durrant’s big opinion of Assetro was validated when the exciting filly underlined her class to rebound and win the Tabtouch Plate (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday. The Blackfriars two-year-old was a brilliant winner on debut in January, but struck trouble when she was held up and ran third as the hot favourite a fortnight…
DetailsFor trainer, Jane Hossell, Sunday’s Freight Lines Group Esperance Cup (2030m) with Dark Shot is about redemption. A year ago Hossell believed Dark Shot was a genuine chance to win the Esperance Cup. Her confidence sky high after the Musket gelding won four races from five starts including a hat trick last January. However, right…
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