Trainer Darren McAuliffe confidently declares Express Service won’t be taking any backward steps in Wednesday’s Tabtouch Hannans Handicap (1400m) in Kalgoorlie. The son of Danehill Express has drawn the second-widest gate in the field of 16 runners but McAuliffe is unfazed and issued a warning to his rivals. “He will get across quite easily and…
DetailsAt a previous inquiry Mr Gilbride pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175 (g) with the particulars being that he did give misleading evidence to RWWA Principal Investigator Mr P O’Reilly when interviewed on 7 March 2014, by denying that he had asked strapper Bonnie PaliAt a previous inquiry Mr Gilbride pleaded guilty to a…
DetailsTrainer David Black savoured his second Carnarvon Cup success but humbly deflected all praise to Kardy and apprentice jockey Kate Fitzgerald. Kardy displayed resoluteness under intense pressure while Fitzgerald remained composed when the race was at its most fierce. They combined to shake off Eyes Don’t lie to win by a short neck with Galaxon gaining…
DetailsJezpark scored a surprising first-up victory at Belmont on Saturday, notwithstanding the son of Bletchley Park’s outstanding juvenile season. The Ted Martinovich-trained three-year-old won the Supremacy Stakes (1100m)-Perth Stakes double and ran a brave third in the Karrakatta Plate (1200m). Jezpark warmed up for his return with a trial win over 1000m but with top…
DetailsThoroughbred – Conclusion of Stewards’ Inquiry – regarding the reason for TRADE DOWN (Patrick Carbery) falling at Belmont Park Racecourse on Saturday, 6 September 2014 RWWA Stewards today concluded the adjourned Inquiry into the reason for TRADE DOWN (P. Carbery) falling near the 175m in Race 3 the Barony’s 40 th Birthday Handicap run over…
DetailsDespite his last-start failure Ram Jam looks well placed to bounce back in Sunday’s $110,000 Listed Sassy Sue’s Boulder Cup (2100m) at Kalgoorlie. Combined with champion jockey William Pike, a perfect draw in gate four and dropping to the 55kg limit, the son of Blackfriars will be hard to beat. Ram Jam was on a…
DetailsPeter Dellar is adamant Devilish Intent can shed his ‘bridesmaid’ status and bounce back in Saturday’s $50,000 XXXX Gold-Carnarvon Cup (2000m). The Don Eduardo gelding is out to end a frustrating run of narrow seconds in the Roebourne (2200m), Port Hedland (2200m) and Newman Cups (2100m). “I don’t think he deserves that losers tag because…
DetailsThe following information has been sourced from the ATO and NSF SUPER for ATA Member’s information. Nationwide Superannuation Fund (NSF) is a superannuation fund named within the Horse and Greyhound Training Award 2010. SuperStream aims to improve the efficiency of Australia’s superannuation system and provides a new standard for employers when making super contributions. It…
DetailsGai Waterhouse has backed a proposal by fellow NSW trainer Anthony Cummings for all yearlings to be tested for anabolic steroids before being offered for sale at public auction. Cummings, the Chairman of the NSW Trainers Association, has circulated an email to a number of leading purchasers of yearlings in a bid to drum up…
DetailsA decision to delay Leonorasensation’s racing career is proving to be an astute move by the gelding’s trainer, Justine Erkelens. The Ascot-based Erkelens resisted any desire to go early and unveiled the son of Choisir at Pinjarra over 1200m on August 29. The three-year-old responded with an impressive maiden victory when he put a 2…
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