Burles Talks

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…

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Perth Premiership Standings

Adam 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…

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Webster Not Sold On Perth Cup

Veteran 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…

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Unperturbed Hunter Takes Albany Lead

Former 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…

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Morton’s Bunbury Maidens

Dan 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…

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ATA: New Helmets

The 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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