Maynard Tackles Newman Cup With Gold Broker

Veteran trainer Frank Maynard is confident Gold Broker can bounce back and cast aside last week’s disappointing performance in the Broome Cup (2200m) when he tackles the BHP Billiton Iron Ore Newman Cup (2100m) on Saturday. Gold Broker started favourite in Broome’s most prestigious race but the Strada gelding couldn’t match the hype and expectations…

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Warwick Predicts Bright Future

Trainer Justin Warwick predicts a bright future for Vanrippa who grabbed his second win from nine starts with a dominant display in the Download The Tabtouch Mobile App Handicap (1300m) at Belmont. Warwick tested Vanrippa in elite company last year but came unstuck when the son of Kendel Star ran second last in both the…

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Johnston-Porter Apprentice Of The Month

Emerging young rider Clint Johnston-Porter is the Western Australian Racing Trainers’ Association’s (WARTA) Apprentice of the Month. The 17-year-old was a worthy recipient after celebrating his first Saturday metropolitan success on Mystic Prince at Belmont in August. Johnston-Porter had Mystic Prince, prepared by his host trainer, Adam Durrant and raced by prominent owner, Bob Peters,…

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Meet The Apprentices: Clint Johnston-Porter

Clint Johnston-Porter is the next wave of promising young riders who is striving to make his mark on Western Australian racing. The talented 17-year-old is building a reputation as a dedicated and determined apprentice who recently rode his first Saturday metropolitan winner aboard Mystic Prince for host trainer Adam Durrant and leading owner, Bob Peters.…

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Broome Award Winners

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…

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Blackshaw The Chosen One

An 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…

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