A father and son combination from Ireland and Australia’s leviathan owner have claimed a one-two finish in the Melbourne Cup after Rekindling defeated Johannes Vermeer in the Group 1 feature at Flemington on Tuesday. Rekindling, trained by Joseph O’Brien, ran on strongly in the straight to overhaul Johannes Vermeer, prepared by his father Aiden O’Brien…
DetailsPounamu has booked a berth in the $1 million Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) after posting an upset win in the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot. Starting at $26, the Alan Mathews-trained gelding, ridden by Pat Carbery, stormed home from near last to nail the heavily-backed favourite Variation by a half-head. Whispering…
DetailsCo-trainer Todd Harvey is certain Tradesman can improve second-up and be a major player in the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday. After an injury interrupted winter campaign, Tradesman made a top return in last Saturday’s weeks Northerly Stakes (1400m), running a close third to Silverstream. “I thought he was very…
DetailsStephen Miller is hopeful his gun galloper Variation can halt the dominance of Bob Peters in the $150,000 Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes (1400m) at Ascot on Saturday. With seven winners from the opening two meetings of the Ascot season, Perth’s leading owner-breeder has been an unstoppable force in the past fortnight. Peters looks well…
DetailsListen to two part interview with champion trainer Lindsey Smith who discussed everything from Plastered to current champ Scales Of Justice and also his best jockey. Part 1 Part 2
DetailsRhino Buster capped a consistent season of racing when he was crowned the Country Racing Association Horse of the Year, held at International on the Water in Ascot, on Friday 27 October. In an exciting finish to the 2016-17 racing season, Rhino Buster, prepared by Rod ‘Freddo’ Brown in Kalgoorlie, defeated the Natalie Burke-trained Bernadini…
DetailsGatting will take his next step towards a Group 1 double when he races second-up in the $125,000 Listed Northam Cup (1600m) this afternoon. Last season’s WA Derby (2400m) champion has been nominated for the Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) on November 25 and the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot a fortnight…
DetailsBob Peters’ dynamic start to the Ascot season continued when Perfect Jewel proved too classy for her rivals in the $100,000 Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m) yesterday. Fresh from four winners at Ascot’s season-opening meeting last Saturday, Perth’s leading owner-breeder claimed a treble with Celebrity Dream, Perfect Jewel and La Mouline. The highlight victory was Perfect…
DetailsTrainer Simon Miller is confident Ocean Jewel can continue to exert her dominance when she tackles the $100,000 Listed Belgravia Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. The quality three-year-old, an $80,000 purchase at the 2015 Inglis sales, has not put a foot wrong this campaign and is line to collect a winning hat trick. Ocean…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Integrity Department have today released its end of year report for 2016/17, showcasing its capacity to maintain its world class standards in integrity. The report provides Key Performance Indicators in relation to the integrity management of the Western Australian racing industry, highlighting RWWA’s commitment to the integrity and transparency…
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