Simon Foster believes Belmont Park is the ideal launching pad for the return of Big Caroline in the Westspeed 3YO Handicap (1400m) on Saturday. The Blackfriars filly produced several impressive performances as a juvenile including a half-length second to Jezpark in the Supremacy Stakes (1100m) She also made up good ground when running on from…
DetailsLark Hill trainer Ben Pearce is hoping his return to Kalgoorlie on Sunday is more productive than his previous trip in 2010. Pearce arrived with a team of three horses, spearheaded by Lie In Wait who tackled the Coolgardie Cup (1600m). The bay gelding was rated a top chance and entered the feature in top…
DetailsTrainers are advised there will be an information session at Ascot next Tuesday, August 19, on the new Pro Ride Synthetic track use. The meeting will take place from 8.30am at the crossover
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DetailsBunbury 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…
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