Pierro gelding Regal Power has been crowned 2021/22 WA Racehorse of the Year at the WA Thoroughbred Racing Awards this evening. The six-year-old doubled down on his noble status, also taking the award for racehorses aged four years and older in a terrific season highlighted by a thrilling Group 1 Kingston Town Classic win. With…
DetailsIn The Bag is a special horse for trainer Yannick Valenti and his partner, jockey, Jessica Gray, who arrived at an important time in their lives. Valenti and Gray have forged an unflappable bond with the eight-year-old and they’re hoping to share one more triumph with the gelding. In The Bag, who has been tearing…
DetailsThere’s hardly a ripple of surprise when the Pateman name figures prominently in country races across WA, but on the weekend it was a newer member of the racing family who stood out. Aaron Pateman, in his first full season of training, claimed his biggest scalp to date when in-form gelding Block Of Land scored…
DetailsGROUP 1S Railway Stakes Western Empire William Pike G & A Williams Winterbottom Graceful Girl William Pike G & A Williams Kingston Town` Regal Power Pat Carbery G & A Williams GROUP 2S Lee Steere Stakes Massimo Clint Johnston-Porter C & M Gangemi WA Guineas Treasured Star William Pike G & A Williams Ted…
DetailsNerodio will be a surprise starter in Saturday’s $125,000 Listed Bolton Sprint (1200m) at Belmont. Nerodio was having a short break after winning a second consecutive Beaufine Stakes (1000m) two weeks ago, but trainer Stephanie Bakranich had a change of heart. “My original plan was to bypass the Bolton and give him a freshen-up before…
DetailsJayden Lyall says he’s delighted to welcome Great Again as a new acquisition to his stable. As a nine-year-old his best days are probably behind him, but Lyall is hopeful of sneaking a few more wins out of the Viscount gelding. Lyall’s want could come as soon as Saturday with Great Again to make his…
DetailsAztec Ruler created a big impression and won a heap of admirers after his outstanding win on debut at Belmont a fortnight ago. The two-year-old gelding, with Chris Parnham in the saddle, was spotting speedy filly Revitup a big lead in the run home, but sailed past her with a rocketing finish. Trainer Stefan Vahala…
DetailsKristy Bennett is preparing for the next phase of her career to unfold, a challenging period that can often bring junior riders undone. A demanding and searching test for apprentice riders is the loss of their claim when they transition and compete as senior jockey’s. Past history suggests it can be a nerve racking experience…
DetailsAztec Ruler created a big impression and won a heap of admirers after his outstanding win on debut at Belmont a fortnight ago. The two-year-old gelding, with Chris Parnham in the saddle, was spotting speedy filly Revitup a big lead in the run home, but sailed past her with a rocketing finish. Trainer Stefan Vahala…
DetailsA Group 1 race in The Pinnacles racing carnival is adding further lustre to the legend of the magnificent Northerly. The great Fighting Tiger, who already has a statue in his honour at Ascot, has increased his presence at the track even further with a $1.5million race in his name. Swapping one champion galloper with…
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