Mollie Clark gave Western Australia the perfect start in the National Apprentice Jockey Challenge when she booted home Another Man’s Gain at Murray Bridge on Thursday. Up against riders from Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, Clarke drew first blood when Another Man’s Gain defeated Tuscan Fever and Miss Murra. “It’s pretty exciting and a…
DetailsBACKGROUND The Magic Millions Perth 2YO Classic (1200m) has established a permanent fixture on the West Australian racing calendar and is one of the major juvenile races of the season. The first edition of the race was staged in 1999 and won by the combination of trainer, Bill Goedecke, jockey, Peter Knuckey and Chanteclair filly,…
DetailsYoung rider Mollie Clark will represent Western Australia in the first leg of the National Apprentice Jockey challenge, kicking off at Murray Bridge on Wednesday. Clark will join riders from Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia for points in the Murraylands Fire & Safety Handicap (1406m). Clarke partners the Dick Leech-trained Another Man’s Gain, a…
DetailsSome omen punters might be kicking themselves after Darren Gauci booted home a winner on his last day of riding at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting. Darren Gauci (navy & white silks, navy cap) gets Goodwill home on his last day of riding at Flemington. Photo: Darryl Sherer Gauci claimed the Robert Hunter Handicap (2000m) aboard the…
DetailsJeff Noske’s high opinion of Salorski was given another boost after the up and coming three-year-old maintained his unbeaten status with a pulsating win in the Auto Classic BMW Trophy (1200m). In a Noske sibling finish, Salorski, ridden by Jarrad, led and held on determinedly to defeat the fast-finishing Precious Memories, ridden by sister Jerry,…
DetailsEleven Seconds and Three Votes look standouts to continue Chris Gangemi’s hot Ascot form on Saturday. Eleven Seconds is on trial for the Pinjarra and Bunbury Cups in the James Boag’s Premium Handicap (2200m). The bay gelding was a brilliant last-start winner at Ascot on January 21 when he led and defeated Gatting by three…
DetailsLynne Kiddle is hoping to take a line through Settlers Creek when Run Liam Run tackles the Fifth Leg Handicap (1500m) at Ascot on Saturday. Following a run of five runner-up finishes Settlers Creek finally got the monkey off his back with a welcome victory over Rosmartini last week. After four city placings including a…
DetailsThe WA racing industry and its participants throughout the State call on the next elected State Government to support and invest in racing to sustain the industry and maximise the very significant economic contribution generated throughout the state. Prepared by the Western Australian Racing Representative Group (WARRG) on behalf of the WA racing industry. Read…
DetailsSydney will host the richest turf race in the world when The Everest is run at Randwick on October 14. 12 horses will compete at Randwick for a prizepool of $10 million on October 14. The $10 million weight-for-age affair will be conducted over a distance of 1200-metres and is the result of a joint…
DetailsTrainer Fred Kersley has not ruled out Divine Calling contesting a feature race country double in February and March. The Pinjarra Classic (1300m) and Bunbury Stakes (1400m) loom as possible options for the Stratum gelding after his surprising win in Saturday’s Listed Scenic Blast Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. “I haven’t mapped out a dead set…
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