Young tyro Clint Johnston Porter has surged to the lead in the 2015 Touchstone Farm Rising Series after a riding treble at Geraldton on Sunday. Launching the Geraldton season in hot fashion the young rider posted consecutive wins on Lowlands Boy, Danehill Matilda and Helder The Painter. The talented teenager is four points clear of…
DetailsCriterion chased Arc winner Golden Horn home at his last start but co-trainer David Hayes said the stallion dropped grades to beat a handy field in Saturday’s Group I Caulfield Stakes (2000m). Michael Walker rode Criterion to victory in the Caulfield Stakes. Photo: Darryl Sherer Criterion finished 5.3 lengths behind Arabian Queen, who inflicted Golden…
DetailsPress Statement’s wide barrier was never a factor as the Chris Waller-trained colt strode to a strong victory in Saturday’s Group I Caulfield Guineas (1600m). Press Statement taking out the Caulfield Guineas on Saturday. Photo: Darryl Sherer Pre-race discussion centred on jockey Hugh Bowman’s ability to get Press Statement into a good position from barrier…
DetailsOver the past few years Kylie Dean has performed a host of roles at the Geraldton Turf Club; from clerk of the course, barrier attendant to race day secretary. And on Sunday, as the Geraldton Turf Club launch their opening meeting of the 2015-16 racing season, Deane can add another title to her resume. Deane…
DetailsThe Moora Race Club holds fond memories for Jayne Busslinger and she is hoping to continue that affinity on Saturday. At Moora 36 years ago, just six weeks after being granted her license, Busslinger won her maiden race as a trainer with Ascomico. It was Busslinger’s first ever starter in a race and she said the passages…
DetailsFour wins at the highest level last season clinched Australian Horse Of The Year honours for Dissident. Dissident defeating Fawkner in last year’s Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington. Photo: Darryl Sherer Dissident polled 119 votes, clear of dual Group I winner Brazen Beau (58) and Contributer (31), in the award decided by a national group…
DetailsStocks’ dominant win at Northam on Thursday has given jockey Jake Casey a share of the lead in the 2015 Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series. Stocks, trained by Casey’s father, Sean, justified favouritism when he ran on from seventh position and defeated Cool Hand Clint by 4 ½ lengths. Casey came perilously close to gaining…
DetailsLucy Warwick consolidated her lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series after guiding Quintessence to victory in the Return To Ascot Just Around The Corner Handicap (1700m) at Belmont’s final midweek meeting of the season on Wednesday. Warwick sent Quintessence straight to the front after jumping from barrier four and from that point on…
DetailsAdam Durrant will have strong representation at Geraldton’s season opening meeting with established runners, Youknowthedrill, Helder The Painter and Chilly Reception expected to race well. But the leading Perth trainer believes it will be Lowlands Boy, a three-year-old maiden who has drawn awkwardly, that presents the biggest upside to his stable on Sunday. Durrant is…
DetailsThoroughbred – Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Rickie Brown – THE FLIRT – Coolgardie Racing Club, Sunday 5 July 2015 RWWA Stewards today completed their deliberations and determined the matters of penalty in relation to the inquiry into a report received from the ChemCentre in Perth that methocarbamol, a muscle relaxant, was detected in the…
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