Fledgling 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…
DetailsExpressions of Interest from Industry Participants Racing & Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), in conjunction with the staging of the 2016 Perth Magic Millions 2YO Classic Barrier Draw, will host an inaugural Owners Only Ownership Expo. The Ownership Expo element is your chance to promote your racing business and encourage new ownership, particularly in the lead…
DetailsNatasha Faithfull looks well placed to reignite her Western Australian career with a strong book of rides at Albany on Saturday. Faithfull has chosen her old stamping ground to launch her comeback after spending three months over east in Queensland. The diminutive jockey left Perth last September and what commenced as a working holiday extended…
DetailsCool Passion can further validate trainer Justin Warwick’s high opinion of her when she travels to the city for the first time in the Perth Racing Facebook Handicap (1200m) at Ascot on Wednesday. Warwick is highly optimistic he has found a mare who is destined for a bright future after she posted an eye-catching maiden…
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