Dongara trainer Noel Pateman has won a host of WA’s major country races; however, the Carnarvon Cup (2000m) is one that has eluded his grasp. But the veteran horseman firmly believes he can shatter that hoodoo when he saddles two starters in the $50,000 contest on Saturday. Headlining Pateman’s double assault is Devilish Intent, who…
DetailsDespite having a big opinion of Maybe Next Year Graeme Hammarquist considers the five-year-old to have the job ahead of him in the $50,000 XXXX-Gold Carnarvon Cup (2000m) on Saturday. Hammarquist has mapped out an ambitious campaign for Maybe Next Year but with just one run under his belt he believes the gelding could be…
DetailsJockey Noel Rudland hopes his judgement is spot on after he elected to ride Rive Gauche in the $50,000 XXXX-Gold Carnarvon Cup (2000m) on Saturday. Rudland passed up the opportunity on Me Hungi despite combining for a tantalising second in last fortnight’s Peter Evans Memorial Handicap (1700m). From near last they almost claimed an unlikely…
DetailsMaintain Ascot, develop Lark Hill as a multi-use racing and training track and retain Gloucester Park as the premium city venue for harness racing are proposals recommended by independent consultants, GHD, in a high level options paper provided today to the Metropolitan Equine Asset Review Taskforce (MEART). MEART was established by Racing and Wagering Western…
DetailsTrainer Terry Brennan admits his confidence took a big hit in the Peter Evans Memorial Handicap (1700m) at Carnarvon two weeks ago. Brennan was banking on Cat Five delivering the first prize but in a mini upset the gelding’s unbeaten Carnarvon campaign came to an abrupt halt. Cat Five was on the hunt for five…
DetailsNew rule introduced to ban all injections to horses within One Clear Day of competition to commence on 1 October, 2015. Trainers are advised of new Australian Rule of Racing AR.178AB that becomes effective from 1st October 2015. This Rule prohibits the use of injections of any type in horses during the One Clear Day…
DetailsAnthony Cummings delivered an emotional eulogy at the funeral of his father Bart Cummings on Monday morning. Bart with is beloved grandsons Edward and James. Photo: Steve Hart The State funeral was held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney under clear blue skies. Anthony Cummings talked about the father and son annual trips to New…
DetailsLena Kuzmicich can thank her two younger brothers for what has been a perfect introduction to horse ownership. Because of her sibling’s generosity Kuzmicich is experiencing the thrill of a lifetime with Tradesman and Wayside. Tradesman is the pick of the pair after posting four wins from six starts in an impressive maiden campaign. The…
DetailsIf rivals were going to get the upper hand over Wink And A Nod and inflict defeat on the Justin Warwick-trained mare then they were going to be presented with their best opportunity in the Farnley Stakes (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. The daughter of McFlirt was meeting a similar line-up to what she faced…
DetailsThoroughbred – Continuation of Stewards’ Inquiry – Trainer Vaughan Sigley RWWA Stewards today resumed the adjourned inquiry into a 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 all located at an agistment property under the control of Trainer…
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