Dan Morton Trio to Fire at Geraldton
Trainer Dan Morton has a strong team at Geraldton today, and spoke to the boys on TABradio about their chances.
Stewards Lay Charges
Stewards have laid more than 250 charges, including 115 against trainer Robert Smerdon, relating to the alleged administration of alkalising agents to horses over a seven-year period. The inquiry began with the alleged raceday treatment of the Smerdon-trained Lovani at Flemington in October last year and spread to other Aquanita Racing trainers. Smerdon has been charged…
DetailsIndustrial Relations Information Bulletin – ATA
Click on the document below to read recent Industrial Relations Bulletins from the ATA including: Abandoned Race Meetings & Associated Wage And Allowance Entitlements Employer & Employee Considerations During Pregnancy What The Employer Needs To Know Before Making Deductions From An Employee’s Wage Industrial Relations Information Bulletin – ATA
DetailsSigley’s Ascot Missile Launch
Lark Hill trainer Vaughn Sigley may have unearthed another promising galloper after Missile Launch continued his unbeaten form at Pinjarra on Saturday. Sigley believes Missile Launch, who made it four straight wins in the Silver Sands Resort Handicap (1600m), has the makings of an Ascot carnival horse in 12-months. Missile Launch, who stretched his winning…
DetailsMedia Management
Guidelines for Trainers when dealing with mainstream and social media. Recently a trainer was charged and fined by RWWA stewards under AR175(q), ‘conduct unbecoming’ in relation to a radio interview on TAB Radio and so this is a timely reminder to all trainers of your obligations and rights in relation to public comments and social…
DetailsInsurance Matters!
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…
DetailsA Warwick Affair
Justin 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…
DetailsIrish Trainer Calls Perth Home
After 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…
DetailsUnderperformer unshackled in new home
Shackleton 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…
DetailsTrap For Fools on target for Cup
Trainer Lindsey Smith says that Trap For Fools is on target for Perth Cup at Ascot on New Years Day.