Apprentice Jordan Turner is the latest recipient of the West Australian Trainer’s Association Encouragement Award. Last month’s Ascot meeting will forever be etched into the memory of the talented teenager after a milestone double. Turner landed his first city winner on dynamic mare She’s A Virtue who dashed clear to bring up her fourth consecutive…
DetailsKirov Boy has come a long way since Arthur Mortimer considered off loading and selling the Zentsov Street gelding. The tough and uncompromising five-year-old has reignited his career and looms as a major chance to take out the XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup on Thursday. RWWA’s Julio Santarelli caught up with the owner-trainer in the lead…
DetailsDavid Harrison’s impressive filly Sheidel underlined her promise with an exhilarating victory in the Gavin’s Plumbing Handicap (1100m) at Ascot yesterday. The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor exploded out of the gates to lead for apprentice Emma Stent and despite an early challenge from Shengmu, held that position throughout. Justifying her rating as the red-hot…
DetailsWith boom sprinting star, Black Heart Bart, Lark Hill trainer Vaughn Sigley holds a strong hand in Sunday’s $120,000 Listed Bunbury Stakes (1400m). The Blackfriars gelding is the logical TAB favourite and looks hard to beat after a breakout campaign of six wins that includes a quartet of feature races. He has won the Carbine…
DetailsIn-form trainer Vaughn Sigley says Black Heart Bart’s impost of 61kg holds no fears and he is adamant the son of Blackfriars can add the $120,000 Listed Bunbury Stakes (1400m) to his bulging racing resume on Sunday. Black Heart Bart has emerged as one of WA racing’s hottest sprinters and after commencing his current campaign…
DetailsDavid Harrison believes Polyrio has the slight edge over stable mate Jestpatim in the Mitavite Handicap (1000m) at Ascot on Wednesday. Harrison leans to Polyrio after his win at Bunbury when he stormed home from near last to run over the top of Jack ‘N’ Sam and score by a head. “He got home really…
DetailsTo all trainers please be advised that Pro ride will be out of action this coming Friday and Saturday mornings for works. Belmont Grass is open for trackwork on Saturday as usual. Cameron Sutherland: Perth Racing
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DetailsMEDIA RELEASE TESTING AT PERTH MAGIC MILLIONS SALE Racing and Wagering Western Australia, working in conjunction with Magic Millions, undertook testing for anabolic steroids at the recently conducted yearling sales in Perth pursuant to the new Australian Rule of Racing that bans the use of anabolic steroids in Thoroughbred horses from birth to retirement. RWWA…
DetailsFlourishing form from Backhouse Street has convinced Bunbury trainer Graeme Evans to have a shot at the $70,000 Esperance Cup (2020m) on Saturday. It was not on Evan’s mind when Backhouse Street commenced his campaign in October, but such has been the gelding’s form he’s had a rethink. Evans sent Backhouse Street to the Great…
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