Trainer 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…
DetailsVeteran trainer Colin Webster is adamant he won’t be rushed on Properantes who is no certainty to contest the Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot on January 2. Properantes boosted his claims for the Perth Cup after a strong finish to defeat Bedamijo on Saturday, his first at 2200m, but Webster remains cautious. “He…
Details2015 Villiers Stakes result – Avdulla’s faith in Happy Clapper holds strong Tom Walter – 12 Dec 2015 Brenton Avdulla went down the road less taken when piloting Pat Webster’s Happy Clapper to a popular victory in the Group II Villiers Stakes (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. 2015 Villiers Stakes winner Happy Clapper. Photo: Steve…
DetailsProperantes earned a shot at the Perth Cup (2400m) after overcoming a distance query to win the Perth Racing Instagram Handicap (2200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Experienced trainer Colin Webster said Properantes could have been left vulnerable when making the step up from 1600m to 2200m, his first attempt at the trip. But his concerns…
DetailsFormer Victorian galloper Unperturbed gave Paul Hunter double reason to celebrate at the completion of Albany’s meeting on Thursday. Apart from posting the first of what seems like many future wins in Western Australia, it gave Hunter the lead in the Trainer’s premiership battle. The Danerich gelding was sent out a warm favourite after a…
DetailsThe race for Geraldton’s Horse of the Year tightened when Vitalism moved to within one point of Mystery Glow after her dominant win on Wednesday. The Vital Equine mare has found a new level of consistency in her maiden Geraldton campaign, posting two wins and as many placings from her four starts. Mystery Glow, who…
DetailsDan Morton believes Indigo Ora has her hoof on the till and is overdue to breakthrough in the Rural Focus Maiden (2000m) at Bunbury on Friday. The Oratorio filly has shown positive signs in her maiden campaign but she is looking to break the shackles after two placings from five starts. She came desperately close…
DetailsThe debate over the suitability of the new track work and race riding helmets is gathering momentum, with articles and opinion pieces in the press daily. From the perspective of the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA), we have read the available promotional and educational literature. We have also had numerous discussions with Racing Australia (RA) –…
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