Young apprentice jockey Hannah Fitzgerald is making encouraging progress in her road to recovery following a horror race fall at Kalgoorlie on October 30. The 18-year-old was aboard the Jeff Eeles-trained Neurologic in the second-last race of the day when, shortly after crossing the line in fourth place, the gelding clipping heels and dislodged Fitzgerald,…
DetailsPerth Racing Chairman Colin Brown joined TABradio’s The Sports Daily on Tuesday morning to answer questions regarding the Belmont Park redevelopment, Ascot racecourse’s future and other pressing matters. BELMONT PARK REDEVELOPMENT: “There will be some direction in the short, medium and long-term about Belmont through this year,” Brown said. “It’s like turning a really big…
DetailsAs we are now in the summer season, we remind industry participants to ensure preparations are in place to protect the welfare of our thoroughbreds, standardbreds and greyhounds in the event of a bushfire crisis. RWWA has prepared the WA Racing Industry Bushfire Emergency Information Kit, outlining key contacts and resources to assist in the…
DetailsThe WA Government has announced that the public health rules for Perth and Peel will be extended until 6am Tuesday 4 January 2022, with additional measures to be put in place for Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse, on Saturday 1 January 2022. Perth Cup, Ascot Racecourse – Saturday 1 January 2022 Based on health advice,…
DetailsProgressive filly Playz With Fire has filled visiting trainer Rob Gulberti full of excitement after landing another impressive victory at Belmont yesterday. The daughter of Playing God caught the attention of onlookers when rattling home from back in the field to break her maiden status at Pinjarra on December 12 before following up that effort…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advises that due to extreme hot weather forecasts, the following changes have been applied: The race meeting scheduled for Pinjarra Park on Boxing Day (26/12) has been moved to Wednesday (29/12). The barrier trials scheduled for Lark Hill on Wednesday (29/12) will now be held on Friday (31/12) The…
Detailshe Dan Morton-trained Stafford’s Lad looks well placed to deliver one of racing’s great transformations in next week’s Perth Cup, following his win in today’s A.T.A Stakes (2200m) at Ascot. The gelding conceded his rivals a big start at the tail of the field in the $125,000 event, but displayed a powerful finishing burst to…
DetailsRaquel Williams believes an improved barrier draw will boost the chances of Paddy’s Shadow at Ascot on Wednesday, her final hit out before the Perth Cup (2400m) on January 1. Paddy’s Shadow drew wide at her last start in the Towton Cup (2200m) and flashed home from the back of the field in the quickest…
DetailsTrap For Fools has been allocated top weight of 59kg in the $400,000 Group 2 Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot on New Year’s Day. The Lindsey Smith-trained eight-year-old is rated 3kg superior to Platoon who ran fifth in the 2021 edition of the Perth Cup. One of two entrants for trainer Neville Parnham, Platoon ran…
DetailsBam’s On Fire has yet to breakthrough for trainer Neville Parnham, but he’s confident the six-year-old is on the cusp of returning to the winner’s list at Ascot on Saturday. Parnham says Bam’s On Fire’s past two runs prove she is close to winning and if luck plays a part in running she is a…
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