Fulgur has yet to strike his best form since joining Neville Parnham’s stable but there were signs of better things ahead for the former international galloper when he ran a top second in the Listed G.A.Towton Cup (2100m) at Ascot last fortnight After being soundly beaten at his opening two starts for Parnham the eight-year-old…
DetailsThe former chairman of stewards in Victoria, Des Gleeson, has been appointed deputy chairman of the Tasracing Board. Des Gleeson has been appointed deputy chairman of the Tasracing board. Photo: TasRacing Also the former director of Integrity Services and chairman of stewards for the Victoria racing Club and Racing Victoria, Gleeson joined the Tasracing Board…
DetailsGrant Williams has opened up a narrow gap on chief rival, Adam Durrant, in the Perth Trainer’s Premiership. Williams advanced to 33 wins for the season after Antique Dream, Cosmic Storm and Delicacy won on Saturday. The battle for third position is tight with Dan Morton and Simon Miller making their moves up the leader…
DetailsAce mare Delicacy has the Perth Cup (2400) at her mercy after winning the Group 2 C.B.Cox Stakes (2100m) with ease at Ascot on Saturday. The only consideration for trainer, Grant Williams and owner, Bob Peters, is whether to start Delicacy in the Group 2 feature on January 2. “She is not a certainty,” Peters…
DetailsMaster trainer Fred Kersley believes Blackwood will be spot on for her final assignment of the year in the Starstruck Classic (1600m) at Ascot on Saturday. The $100,000 Listed feature is seen as a race in two and with Blackwood’s 7kg weight advantage she holds narrow TAB favouritism over Ideal Image. Blackwood returns to fillies…
DetailsIt’s the final roll of the dice for Black Heart Bart who can overcome a distance query when his Ascot carnival draws to a close in the C.B.Cox Stakes (2100m). The son of Blackfriars has won 10 races from 25 starts and is closing in on equine millionaire status, but the jury is out on…
DetailsRWWA Stewards and Mount Barker Turf Club Officials inspected the Mount Barker track earlier today, following remedial works undertaken during the last month. The inspection found the track surface to have improved considerably, however to mitigate any risk to the track being in optimum condition for the Club’s feature ‘Grapes and Gallops’ meeting on 17…
DetailsTrainer Mick Burles has admitted to shedding a tear at losing The Cleaner to another trainer. Mick Burles and The Cleaner following his win in the 2014 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes. Photo: Darryl Sherer “The horse is easy to train but you can’t train owners,” Burles told RSN on Tuesday. “In my opinion, the…
DetailsAdam Durrant is poised to reclaim the outright lead in the Perth Trainer’s premiership at Ascot on Wednesday. Durrant, tied on 30 wins with Grant Williams, has sound claims with last-start winners Quite Regal and Dark Rhythmn. Debutant Undeterred, stable newcomer, Hue And Cry, Brackets, who returns from a long spell and Great Odyssey, also…
DetailsLidari’s suspect feet ultimately led to the import becoming embroiled in the high-profile cobalt case involving his trainer Peter Moody. The Peter Moody cobalt case began on Monday afternoon. Photo: Darryl Sherer Lidari produced a reading of 410 micrograms per litre of urine when he ran second in the Group I Turnbull Stakes in October…
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