French-born jockey Matthieu Autier experienced his greatest thrill in Western Australian racing when he guided Gatting to slashing victory in the $400,000 Group 2 Schweppes-W.A.T.C. Derby (2400m) at Ascot on Saturday. In a muddling run race Autier had the Darren McAuliffe-trained gelding, who is named after Michael Gatting, the former England Test cricket captain, in…
DetailsJustin Warwick arguably has the best opportunity of securing his first Pinjarra Cup when he saddles up short-priced favourite, Material Man, in the $120,000 Listed feature on Sunday. The Myalup horseman has gone close to winning previously when Global Flirt and (2015) and Rosie Rocket (2012) ran third placings respectively, but Material Man is poised…
DetailsTrainer Merv Dellar is optimistic he can launch the Kalgoorlie season in style when he unveils his two new stable acquisitions on Saturday. Dellar has added Corvara and General Groove to his stable, both gallopers have arrived from top Perth trainer, Simon Miller. Corvara could be a handy pick-up for Dellar if she is able…
DetailsThe final leg of the National Apprentice Series will be held at Ascot on Wednesday. Aaron Mitchell, Tayla Stone, Clint Johnston-Porter, Shelby Bowtell, Randy Tan and Fiona Bell represent Western Australia (WA). The interstate apprentices include Kate Brooks (NT), Shiralee Maher (TAS), Brooke Ainsworth (QLD), Dylan Caboche (SA) and Ethan Brown (VIC). Maher, who at…
DetailsUnderrated filly Lucy Mae revealed strong fighting qualities to upstage her more fancied opposition in the $500,000 Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Starting a $24 outsider, Lucy Mae, ridden by Shaun McGruddy, crossed from her wide barrier to sit outside of the leader, Achernar Star, one of two runners in the…
DetailsSimon Miller has urged punters not to ignore Achernar Star in the $500,000 Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Miller is adamant the son of Gingerbread Man has slipped under the radar with the bulk of pre-race focus on stable mate, Seannie. The Sebring filly had her unbeaten status halted in last…
DetailsJockey Peter Hall is confident Grant and Alana Williams’ decision to target two of Geraldton’s biggest races will reap handsome dividends on Sunday. Hall will ride Falcon Crest in the Tabtouch-Geraldton Gold Cup (2100m) and Coming Back in the Purcher International-Batavia Sprint (1300m). The Williams’ stable elected to send Falcon Crest to Geraldton and avoid…
DetailsIn AFL parlance, talented apprentice Aaron Mitchell has reached the grand final and is ready to play the game of his life. The young jockey won’t be performing in front of 100,000 fans at the MCG, but for Mitchell the stakes are just as high at Ascot on Saturday. Mitchell is days away from competing…
DetailsJockey Aaron Mitchell is gearing up for the race of his life when he takes the mount on Karrakatta Plate favourite, Seannie. The young appremntice and veteran Peter Knuckey, who will ride stable mate Achernar Star, spoke with the Sports Daily team on TABradio…
DetailsTrainer Chris Gangemi said Rock Magic had pulled up a treat from his eye-catching run at Moonee Valley on Friday night and would head to Sydney for the Group One T.J.Smith on Saturday…