Rhino 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…
DetailsDan Morton’s exciting three-year-old Sophia’s Secret took another giant stride towards the Group 3 Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) in November with another dominant display at Ascot on Wednesday. After crossing from a wide barrier and taking up the lead for Chris Parnham in the Lycopodium Limited Handicap (1400m), the Written Tycoon filly bolted clear in…
DetailsFred Kersley has a strong hold on the Touchstone Farm Rising Star series after he arrived with a well-timed run on Slick Talker in the final event at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. After a third placing with Pinzu and a runner-up finish aboard favourite Necklet earlier, Kersley had the David Harrison-trained gelding midfield before…
DetailsThe strength and depth of Bob Peters’ team was reflected when his ‘cerise and white’ army claimed half the card at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. Capping a memorable day, Perth’s leviathan owner-breeder scored highly impressive wins with Arcadia Prince, State Solicitor, Stageman and Silverstream. Launching Peters’ quartet of winners was Arcadia Prince, who graduated…
DetailsThe Williams stable are no strangers to Northerly Stakes success. Grant Williams won the race for the first time in 2011 with enigmatic galloper Ranger. His partner and co-trainer, Alana Williams, won it as a jockey when she combined with the David Harrison-trained Storm Shot 16 years ago. At Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday the…
DetailsFred Kersley can boost his lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star series with a strong book of rides at Ascot’s season-opening meeting on Saturday. The talented apprentice will be out to maintain his good form when he partners Dolcity (1), Pinzu (2), Necklet (3), Touch Of Silver (6) and Slick Talker (8). Two-year-old Dolcity,…
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