Pat Carbery is arguably riding in career-best form. Since last November he has won a stack of major features including the G1 Kingston Town Classic, Perth Cup, Ted Van Heemst Stakes, Karrakatta Plate, Gimcrack Stakes, Fairetha Stakes, Lee Steere Classic, Detonator Stakes, Bunbury Cup, Supremacy Stakes, Roberts Stakes, Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy, Geraldton Cup…
DetailsTrainer Simon Miller is cautiously optimistic he can reach a record equaling victory in the G3 Northam Stakes (1100m) with Flirtini on Sunday. Miller is chasing his third success in the Northam Stakes after previous wins with Power Princess (2011) and First Among Equals (2017). Since the Northam Stakes was first run in 2007, Jim…
DetailsLady Chant gave trainer Brock Lewthwaite his biggest thrill in racing and he is hoping the good times can continue when the filly embarks on the first leg of an interstate treble on Saturday. The staying prospect proved she was the best of the girls with an upset victory in the WA Oaks (2400m) and…
DetailsTrainer Kieran McDonagh hopes market support for Lord Lonsdale in the Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final (1200m) at Ascot is well placed. Lord Lonsdale opened $14 with Tabtouch for the $100,000 event, but has now tightened to $9 and is one of three runners in single figure odds. Adam Durrant’s in form gelding, Snipillicious and Premium…
DetailsIt has been a red-hot month for the Lindsey Smith stable. With a just over a week before the end of April, the Warrnambool-based trainer has bagged 11 victories across Victoria and Western Australia. Headlining his cast of winners has been In The Boat, a genuine surprise packet since transferring from Perth. Since making the…
DetailsA key trait for trainers and owners in racing is patience and perseverance. Without it, it will almost certainly test your resolve and resilience. Injuries, bad luck, misfortune, it has the propensity to dash and cruel hopes. On the other hand, if you land a win, the emotional and financial returns are untold. Graeme Ayres…
DetailsAdam Durrant says if Lady Tornado repeats her last-start performance, she will be hard to beat in the Crown Perth Handicap (1200m) at Ascot on Wednesday. The three-year-old filly ran third to Michelada when resuming off her maiden campaign and Durrant said the way she finished off the race was encouraging. “I rate Lady Tornado…
DetailsForum: Making Sense of Anxiety, Depression and Suicide [You might not be suffering … but this stuff is rife amongst your friends and family] Tuesday 3 May 6.00 – 7.30pm Ascot racecourse This Forum is supported by the: WA Racing Trainers Association Perth Racing RWWA [to be confirmed] Racing Assist – Industry mental…
DetailsMitchell Pateman experienced many racing highlights as a jockey, but the Listed win of his favourite horse This’ll Testya went to another level in February. Nearly three weeks after hanging up his saddle, This’ll Testya gave Pateman his first feature success as a trainer in the Listed Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot The brilliant,…
Details1-ALASKAN GOD In the space of a week local racegoers have been privy to witnessing two of the rising stars of WA racing. Seven days after Amelia’s Jewel announced her arrival on the big stage following the Karrakatta Plate, Alaskan God followed up and underlined his staying credentials in the WA Derby. Back in the…
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