Witten Comeback Gathers Momentum

Kate 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…

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Tudor Bolts In

Tudor 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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Real Love Is Real Deal

Real Love underlined star qualities and lived up to her pre-race hype with a stunning all-the-way victory in the Group 2 Golden River Developments Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot today. Starting a red-hot $2.70 favourite, Real Love jumped quickly for jockey William Pike and shocked punters when she found herself in the unfamiliar role of…

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Punters Desert Balmont Girl

Punters have deserted Paula Wagg’s Balmont Girl for the $500,000 Golden River Developments Perth Cup (2400m) at Ascot on New Year’s Day. Balmont Girl held second favouritism in TAB pre-post betting but has drifted alarmingly to $11 after copping barrier 15 in the Group 2 feature. Adam Durrant’s Real Love retains her position at the…

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Perth Cup Facts & Figures

The Perth Cup was first run in 1887 and won by First Prince. It held Group 1 status from 1980 to 1992 and Group 2 from 1993. In the past 25 editions of the Perth Cup 5 mares have won the race: Talent Show (2013), Western Jewell (2012), Luna Tudor (2000m), Palatious (1994) and Mirror…

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