Bunbury co-trainer Ross Price has left the door ajar for Smoko to take on Barakey in next fortnight’s Goodwood Sprint (1300m) at Belmont Park. Smoko cemented his status as Western Australian racing’s newest sprint star with an explosive maiden Listed win in Saturday’s Belmont Newmarket (1200m). The Snitzel gelding treated his rivals with disdain when…
DetailsApprentice jockey Casey Hunter is the latest recipient of the Western Australian Racing Trainer’s Association (WARTA) Encouragement Award. Hunter, from the Great Southern, is indentured to her father, Paul and is currently spending a few months in Perth with Dan Morton. Hunter received her permit to ride in January and claimed her best win when…
DetailsThe new 1600m crossing at Ascot will open on August 13 (Wednesday) to allow curbing and the Pro Ride surface to be installed as well as turfing of the grass track at the 1800m old crossing. There will still be temporary fencing in place but everyone should follow the Track Marshall’s directions to ensure safe…
DetailsTrainer Noel Pateman identified El Tegra as a Carnarvon Cup prospect when he outlaid a modest sum for the former New South Wales galloper in 2011. Carnarvon’s feature race is keenly sought after by Pateman and despite winning a host of major country races it’s one that has eluded his grasp. He gave El Tegra…
DetailsDisco Metal notched the first win for Yarradale Stud sire Discorsi in the Northam Race Club Maiden (1100m) on Thursday. Prepared by Aquanita trainer Simon Miller, the debutante settled back in the field and then scooted along the rails to score by a length from front-runner Leica Hussy and her stablemate Conseated. Disco Metal (3f…
DetailsHobby trainer Ashley Grace has hosed down the hype surrounding Sass’n’ping and maintains he will take a cautious approach with the former Perth-trained galloper. Sass’n’ping posted his best win in last Sunday’s Diggers & Dealers Sprint (1200m), giving cause for optimism that he could target the Hannans Handicap (1400m) in September. “I usually take a…
DetailsA poor performance from Eyes Don’t Lie in last month’s Roebourne Cup (2200m) hasn’t dented the confidence of trainer Peter Dellar. The Tiger Hill gelding was one of the major fancies but struggled to have any impact when ninth of 12 and 11 lengths from Rock Prince. The five-year-old was highly rated by punters and…
DetailsTrainer Dan Morton said the conditions were tailor-made for Little Missy Tide when she got back on the winner’s list at Northam two weeks ago. The Danehill Express mare was much improved when she ran on strongly from fifth position to defeat Popacorka (1400m) by ¾’s of a length. It was a good comeback from…
DetailsRay Malpass won Port Hedland’s Leading Trainer award for the 2014 season. Malpass enjoyed success with Eye View, Hussleoff, Special Harvest, Final Zed, Fa’em and Back is Black. Former Bunbury Horse of the Year, Fa’em, finished a distant third to Galaxon and Devilish Intent in Monday’s $40,000 Port Hedland Cup (2200m). The leading Jockey title…
DetailsStewards conducted a further inspection of the Pinjarra Park race track earlier today, accompanied by members of the WA Jockeys’ Association and RWWA Curator Assistance Programme Manager. The track surface was found to have improved since the previous inspection on 29 July, however, it was noted that the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting rainfall of…
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