Favourite backers got off to a perfect start when Madassa returned to winners list in the Westspeed 3YO Handicap (1100m) at Ascot yesterday. The Lindsey Smith-trained Due Sasso colt broke through after runner-up placing’s at his previous two starts including to Tudor Bolt at Bunbury last week. “He has been in good form and I…
DetailsTalented sprinter Cool Trade ended a frustrating campaign when she claimed a maiden feature win in the $100,000 Scenic Blast Stakes (1100m) at Ascot yesterday. The Trade Fair mare broke through for the first time this preparation after minor placing’s in the Jungle Mist Classic (1200m), the Thunderbolt (1000m) and Crawford Stakes (1000m). Trained by…
DetailsSarah Childs is taking a cautious approach with stable newcomer Our Memory Girl in the SCP Plant Hire Handicap (1100m) at Geraldton on Saturday. Childs is pleased to have the Due Sasso filly join her team but wary of declaring her a good thing with punters after her recent performances. She went without a win…
DetailsPat Bermingham Jnr is confident Miss Corningstone will be a dominant force when she resumes to tackle the Patron & Past Patron Maiden (1000m) on Friday The Goldfields trainer has opted for an Esperance maiden to launch her campaign and says he is looking forward to the return of a mare that he rates highly.…
DetailsGold Front Thoroughbreds owners Alan and Sue Olive returned to the Gold Coast Magic Millions on Wednesday with another gem from their blue-chip mare Awesome Planet. Sold through Newgate Farm’s draft on Day 1, the Redoute’s Choice – Awesome Planet colt made $450,000 to the bid of Victorian agent Gary Mudgeway. “I’ve bought him for…
DetailsTed Martinovich is hoping a change of heart will reap dividends when Cavallo Pazzo marks his return in the Listed Scenic Blast Stakes (1100m) at Ascot. The Not A Single Doubt gelding appeared headed for racing retirement after two inglorious performances at his only appearances in 2014. Cavallo Pazzo, who has earned $414, 825 in…
DetailsThe Pro Ride track will be closed to trainers tomorrow (Friday) for maintenance work. In replacement the main grass will be available for fast work Everything back to normal for Saturday. Thank You for your patience Cam Sutherland Track Manager Perth Racing
DetailsTrainer Dan Morton is planning to campaign Watermans Bay in Melbourne during the autumn. The son of Eternity Range is back in Morton’s stable after enjoying a successful Ascot carnival. The seven-year-old had a brief let up after winning the Group 3 Scahill Stakes (1400m) and running a close second in the Group 1 Winterbottom…
DetailsKate Witten’s comeback to racing took another step forward when rode Distant Memory to a sweeping victory in the XXXX Summer Bright Lager Handicap (1100m) at Bunbury yesterday Distant Memory was held up and received a check early in the straight but Witten maintained her composure and brought the Fath mare to the outside of…
DetailsTudor Bolt continues to show encouraging signs for co-trainers Ross and Clint Price after a tough display in the Happy New Year To All From The BTC Handicap (1100m) at Bunbury yesterday. The I Am Invincible three-year-old took the length of the straight to gather in $2.70 favourite Madassa but under hard riding from jockey,…
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