Lucky Street has set up a potential showdown with boom filly Hot Goods after he posted a tenacious victory in the Listed Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot on Saturday. Slow out early Lucky Street gave favourite backers a few heart flutters but recovered quickly to land in front and assume the front running role…
DetailsA stirring track gallop from Rebelson has boosted the confidence of Darren McAuliffe ahead of the Mungrup Stud Sprint (1300m) at Mount Barker on Sunday. The Lark Hill trainer opted to switch plans and target Mount Barker’s premier sprint after abandoning Rebelson’s Perth Cup ambitions late last year. McAuliffe pulled the plug on the staying…
DetailsTrainer Peter Giadresco is confident Sharreada has the form to make an impact in the John Carey Maiden (1216m) at Bunbury on Thursday. The Trade Fair mare has yet to shed her maiden status but with two placings from her opening four starts Giadresco likes what he has seen. Giadresco is drawing on Sharreada’s strong…
DetailsFledgling trainer, Liam O’Loughlin celebrates a birthday on January 23 and received an early gift last Saturday, but his birthdate is forever tinged in sadness. In 2009 O’Loughlin lost his uncle in a freak motor cycling accident near Coolup, the former jockey and trainer was tragically cut down in the prime of his life. Glenn…
DetailsDefending champion Adam Durrant has closed the gap on Grant Williams as the battle for Perth’s Leading Trainer continues to hot up. Carry The Nation propelled the Karnup horseman to within three wins of the lead after his mini upset victory at Ascot on Saturday. Despite meeting a small field of five and holding a…
DetailsMatt Cumani featured as a new name on the buyers list at the Magic Millions sale this week as the young Englishman builds his new Ballarat stable. Matt Cumani (centre) with sister Francesca and father Luca. Photo: Katrina Partidge Buys this week include fillies by Bel Esprit ($170,000), Foxwedge ($105,000), Denman ($110,000) and Helmet ($130,000)…
DetailsFeature race action returns to Ascot on Saturday with the seventh running of the $100,000 Listed Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m). The race is named in honour of one of Western Australia’s best sprinters, Miss Andretti, who also showcased her sprinting prowess on the eastern seaboard and internationally. Miss Andretti, a daughter of Ihtiram, stepped out…
Details2016 Magic Millions 2YO Classic result – Capitalist reaps reward Darryl Sherer – 09 Jan 2016 Punters that laid the odds-on had only the briefest concern before Capitalist raced away to a dominant victory in Saturday’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast. Capitalist remained unbeaten winning the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. Photo:…
DetailsSiblings Patrick and Michelle Payne combined to win the Gold Coast Magic Millions Sprint (1100m) with Husson Eagle in track record time on Saturday. Husson Eagle proved too good in the Magic Millions Sprint. Photo: Steve Hart Husson Eagle, trained by Patrick and ridden by Michelle, stopped the clock at 1 minute and 1.74 seconds…
DetailsTed Martinovich admits he has doubts about Jezpark’s return in the Like Us On Facebook Handicap (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Martinovich says the signs look promising after Jezpark posted two trials wins over 950m at Lark Hill, but he remains cautious. The Ascot trainer is hoping Jezpark can reignite his juvenile form that netted…
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