Pro Ride Information Session

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…

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Lead Narrows In Touchstone Farm Series

Joe 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…

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Fremond Delivers First Up

The 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…

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Female Riders Dominate Apprentice Awards

Female 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…

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Moses Makes Return To Geraldton

Peter 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…

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Zarantz To Bypass Perth Cup

In-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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