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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Kyra Yuill Bouncing Back In Broome

Like 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…

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Gulberti Chases Elusive Dream

Rob 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…

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Maynard’s Roadshow Heads To Broome

In 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…

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Smith’s Kalgoorlie Tester

Ashanti Lass faces a stern test on her return but trainer David Smith says the Balmont mare is capable of figuring in the finish first up on Sunday. Ashanti Lass runs into a smart line-up in the Yerilla Station Handicap (1100m) with King Cool and Prager, chasing a hat trick, posing big threats. But Smith…

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