Darryn Pateman capped an outstanding Broome season when he claimed the Leading Trainer title and his Oratorio gelding, Wise Decision, shared honours in Horse of the Year. Pateman’s haul of 13 winners included two trebles and three doubles with a trifecta in Saturday’s $20,000 Allure-Pearl Classic (1300m) a season highlight. Wise Decision brought up his…
DetailsAn off-hand remark has resulted in Darryl Blackshaw preparing a Group winner after 40 years in racing in Saturday’s Group II PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. Mourinho (outside) edged The Cleaner at the finish of the PB Lawrence Stakes Photo: Darryl Sherer The previously retired Blackshaw was assisting his son with a small team…
DetailsChampion trainer Chris Waller has some decisions to make after his progressive three-year-old Japonisme scored another impressive win in the $125,000 Group III Smithfield RSL Club San Domenico Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Japonisme gets the better of King’s Troop in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Steve Hart. The victory…
DetailsGun jockey Peter Hall won his sixth Broome Cup (2200m) and trainer, Rob Gulberti, his first after they combined with Desert Glow in the $100,000 feature on Saturday. Hall had Desert Glow in seventh position as they rounded the turn before he chased down evergreen 10-year-old, Devilish Intent, who looked a winner inside the home…
DetailsChris Nash is steadfast his first visit to Western Australia won’t be in vain and that Design For Life can upset the local contingent in the $100,000 XXXX-Gold Broome Cup (2200m) on Saturday. Punters are not in a rush to share the same sentiment as Nash with Design For Life, the lone interstate raider, $21…
DetailsGladstone will have to overcome several hurdles but jockey, Ben Kennedy, is optimistic the Dylan Thomas gelding can rise to the challenge and cause a mini upset in the $100,000 XXXX-Broome Cup (2200m) on Saturday. Gladstone is one of three starters in the race for leading Broome trainer, Rob Gulberti and at $12 the least…
DetailsLike scores of previous jockeys Kyra Yuill has experienced the ups and downs and changing fortunes of thoroughbred racing. Yuill has been through it all, from champion apprentice with the racing world at her feet to becoming the first female rider to win the coveted Perth Cup. But there have also been the emotional lows…
DetailsRob Gulberti exudes a quiet and calm demeanour. There doesn’t appear to be too much that fazes the Broome trainer. This composure could be a personality trait, or a reflection of Broome’s tranquil and serene environment. If Gulberti is anxious ahead of Saturday’s $100,000 Broome Cup (2200m), he is showing nerves of steel. He is…
DetailsIn the past 15 months veteran trainer Frank Maynard and his stayer Gold Broker have travelled thousands of kilometres in pursuit of WA Country Cups glory. Their travelling odyssey commenced in March last year when they won the Esperance Cup, ran second in the Geraldton Cup and placed third in the Narrogin Cup. The Albany…
DetailsWhat the Listed Belmont Newmarket (1200m) lacks in numbers is compensated by depth with a top line up to contest the $100,000 feature at Belmont Park on Saturday. Rebel King and Cool Trade renew their hostilities after last fortnight’s thrilling Bolton Sprint (1000m) while Rock Magic and Wink And A Nod also have strong claims.…
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