ATA launches Trust with significant seed funding from government and industry / National / 18 Sep, 2015 This morning we reinforced our commitment to representing horse trainers’ best interests with the launch of the Australian Trainers’ Trust (ATT). Minister for Racing Martin Pakula visited Ballarat Turf Club today to launch the Trust, which has been established to provide financial…
DetailsThe RWWA Board, Integrity Assurance Committee (IAC) and management have been undertaking the development of an overarching integrity strategy for the last six months. The development of this long-term strategy has reviewed internal structures, operations and Stewards functions with a view to addressing the rapidly changing needs of future integrity management. The development of this…
DetailsAdam Durrant has given punters a lead by declaring Mystic Prince his best stable runner in the Listed Boulder Cup (2100m) on Sunday. Durrant gives Mystic Prince a narrow edge over Son Of Something as he strives to record his third win in the $110,000 feature. Mystic Prince has rediscovered his zest for racing following…
DetailsThe ATA Federal Executive is totally opposed to covert operations involving the placement of individuals by Racing Authorities in racing stables to perform “espionage” duties on their behalf. The ATA finds this practice abhorrent and offensive to the profession of racehorse trainers and to the overwhelming majority of our profession who abide by the rules…
DetailsJoe Miller doesn’t undersell how hard it’s going to be but he considers Drive West to be in better shape to win the Listed Boulder Cup (2100m) than 12-months ago. The Perth trainer is back in the goldfields to have another crack at the Boulder Cup after last year’s plans with Drive West went awry…
DetailsPeter Moody’s outburst at Pakenham on Wednesday has received immediate support from the New South Wales industry consultation group and Sydney’s leading trainer Chris Waller. Chris Waller. Photo: Steve Hart An emotional Moody took aim at the Racing Australia board, Racing Victoria board and the RV integrity department after the withdrawal of Lady Tatia from…
DetailsThoroughbred – Stewards’ Inquiry – Trainer Vaughn Sigley RWWA Stewards have completed their deliberations and determined the matters of penalty in relation to the report received from RWWA Principal Investigator, Mr P O’Reilly regarding the condition of three (3) thoroughbred racehorses namely FORYOUANDME, POWERNETTO and GOD ALMIGHTY which were located at an agistment property under…
DetailsTrainer Peter Fernie is well on course to reach a half century of winners at Kalgoorlie this year. With just three meetings remaining before the curtain is drawn on the 2014-15 season, Fernie sits on a record breaking 46 wins. The leviathan of Kalgoorlie racing, who will win his ninth trainer’s premiership in two weeks’…
DetailsPeter Giadresco is confident there are better days ahead for Prentice, starting at Belmont Park on Wednesday. Prentice has been much maligned since scoring a massive upset win in the WA Sires Produce Stakes (1400m) at Ascot last year. The Blackfriars gelding went into the Group 3 feature largely unknown and as the rank outsider…
DetailsThe finalists for seven titles up for grabs at the 2015 Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards were announced on Monday. Brazen Beau is a finalist in two categories in the Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards. Photo: Steve Hart A selection of racing media and handicappers voted on the Australian Racehorse of the Year…
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