Trainers are invited to join Gary Smith from Pro Ride in an information session at Ascot on Tuesday, October 23. Smith is seeking feedback on the newly laid track and will outline a program for the next three months. Smith will be a track work but would like to meet trainers as a group for…
DetailsJordan Tuner’s day out at Geraldton has seen the young rider reclaim second position in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series. Turner had six rides for the meeting for a collective result of one win and four runner up finishes at his first appearance in Geraldton. Turner ran second in the first three races on…
DetailsJoe Azzopardi narrowed the gap on Lucy Warwick in the Touchstone Farm Rising Series after Belmont’s final meeting of the season on Saturday. Azzopardi moved to 52 points and nine adrift of leader Lucy Warwick after a superb ride on the Adam Durrant-trained Recode. Wins for Danielle Conroy, Jake Casey and Ellie Cockram at Moora…
DetailsThe opening two-year-old race of each season is a time of optimism for trainers and owners. Months of planning and preparation go on the line as ambitions and hopes are heightened. Making an immediate impression in the Westspeed Initial Plate (1000m) at Belmont yesterday was Fremond. The Not A Single Doubt colt had the experience…
DetailsPerth Metropolitan Trainer’s Premiership Standings (October 12) Durrant 22 Parnham 13 Williams 8 J.Taylor 7 Warwick 7 L.Smith 7 S.Miller 6 Harrison 5 Gangemi 5 Kersley 4 McAuliffe 4
DetailsFemale riders scooped five of the six major titles at the 2014 Apprentice Awards held at Frasers restaurant on Monday night. Capping an outstanding introduction to racing was talented 16-year-old, Lucy Warwick, crowned Trainee of the Year. Warwick commenced as a school-based trainee in August 2013 and received a permit to ride in races in…
DetailsNoel Pateman would welcome adding another feature provincial race to his impressive training resume. The experienced Dongara horseman is hoping to secure his second Moora Cup (1800m) when he saddles Dimitrius on Saturday. The Helenus gelding was in ripping form when he posted two wins and as many seconds from four of five starts in…
DetailsPeter Moses says Sea Struck is a legitimate chance and won’t be making up the numbers when he tackles the Electrolux Maiden (1320m) at Geraldton’s season-opening meeting on Sunday. The Akhenaton gelding will strive to give Moses a massive boost as he launches his comeback to Geraldton’s training ranks after a ten year absence. Moses…
DetailsApprentice Trainee of the Year, Lucy Warwick, has set up a commanding lead in the Touchstone Farm Rising Star Series. The 16-year-old jockey boosted her tally to 50 points after riding the first two winners at Belmont on Wednesday. Warwick rewarded punters when she went forward and led on favourites Strictly Boardroom and Hennessy Raider.…
DetailsIn-form Casuarina trainer Lindsey Smith has opted for a patient approach and will bypass the Perth Cup (2400m) with his ultra impressive gelding, Zarantz. Zarantz ended an outstanding winter campaign with four consecutive wins, sparking debate he would be set for the Group 2 feature on New Year’s Day. But Smith has shelved Perth Cup…
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