The 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…
DetailsApprentice Randy Tan is the latest recipient of the Western Australian Racing Trainer’s Association’s encouragement award. Tan clinched the monthly prize after guiding Flying Time to victory for trainer Lindsey Smith at Belmont on August 29. It was Tan’s second metropolitan victory and first on a Saturday after he led on Brett Pope’s Ultimate Success.…
DetailsMe Hungi defied an injury setback to give trainer Jacqueline Henderson her biggest thrill in racing when he stormed home to win the XXXX-Gold Carnarvon Cup (2000m). The former Victorian galloper unleashed a powerful finishing burst from near last to run over the top of Wayside and score by one length with Rive Gauche third.…
DetailsThe threat of a wet weather in Perth has forced Jarrad Humphries to change course and aim Ruling Force at Sunday’s Terra Drilling-Kambalda Cup (1400m) in Kalgoorlie. The Serpentine based trainer is almost certain last Saturday’s track conditions at Belmont Park contributed to Ruling Force performing below expectations. Humphries had set the bar high for…
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