Champion sprinter Barakey signalled his return to big time racing with a triumphant win in the Listed Goodwood Sprint at Belmont Park yesterday. After an absence of eight months and at his first attempt at 1300m, Barakey outpointed budding younger star and hot favourite Smoko. Living up to its pre-race hype both combatants went stride-for-stride…
DetailsRestrictions on horses permitted to barrier trial, as printed in each edition of Racing Ahead, will be strictly enforced from 1 October 2014. Trainers are advised to familiarise themselves with the eligibility restrictions for horses to trial. Horses not eligible to trial will have their nomination automatically withdrawn before trial fields are released. Trainers wishing…
DetailsMerv Dellar’s decision to pick-up Kronfeld from Patinack Farm’s Gold Coast dispersal sale last year is proving an inspired choice. The Murtajill gelding has enjoyed an almost flawless campaign, winning five of seven races including the past four in succession. It’s been a stunning turnaround for Kronfeld and a far cry from 12-months back that…
DetailsLark Hill horse trainers fear the potential sale of the State-owned TAB could lead to the demise of the Government-funded training facility. WA’s three racing codes — thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds — have raised concerns about the future of their industry after the State Government placed the TAB on its list of assets that could…
DetailsJordan Turner is a 15-year-old who is living his dream of becoming a jockey and following in the footsteps of his father, Troy. Join Julio Santarelli as he finds out more about this hard-working and inspirational teenager.. For more stories on the people, animals and places that make our racing industry what it is, click here
DetailsAt the inaugural Trainers’ Open Day yesterday, Racing Victoria (RV) and the Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) launched a Trainer Wellbeing Program to support industry participants. As a part of the partnership, the ATA and RV will hold a series of pilot workshops this September to address the wellbeing needs of trainers and stable employees. The…
DetailsWHAT: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW $3.5 Million PRO-RIDE TRAINING TRACK AT ASCOT RACECOURSE : 9am, THURSDAY 21st AUGUST 2014 WHERE: 1900 BAR (upstairs – building to the right of the Finishing Post), ASCOT RACECOURSE WHO: Richard Burt, CEO, Racing & Wagering Western Australia; Ted van Heemst, Chairman, Perth Racing; Michael Grant, President, WA Racing…
DetailsWith the new racing season of 2014/15 underway, the ANZ Classifications have been released reflecting the best individual performances by horses during the recently concluded racing year in Australia and New Zealand. The highest rating for an individual performance during the season was 123 achieved by the Mick Price-trained Lankan Rupee, making him the current…
DetailsThe Australian Trainers’ Association (ATA) is aware of information circulated concerning Apprentice Jockeys and the federal Horse & Greyhound Training Award 2010 (Award) which may be misleading and excludes important relevant points for Masters of Apprentices. In light of this, the ATA feels obligated to write to you to ensure that you are provided with…
DetailsSean Casey shook off a strong challenge from his brother, Dave, to win Broome’s Leading Trainer title for the second year running. The siblings went head-to-head for the majority of the season but it was Sean who prevailed with 83 points, 10 clear of his brother. Sean’s tally included 11 winners with his best return…
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