Hughes Aiming For Comeback Win

It won’t rival the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier boxing rematches of the 70s but Allan Hughes says he is looking forward to Twin City Soldier renewing acquaintances with Fine Equity at Carnarvon on Saturday. Hughes is hoping The Medal of Honour gelding can reassert his dominance and turn the tables on Fine Equity after running fourth…

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Bridgestone To Improve Says Parnham

Neville Parnham expects big improvement from Bridgestone and cautions punters not to dismiss his prospects in the Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont on Saturday. The Pentire gelding, closing in on half-a-million dollars in stake earnings, returned from a year-long absence to trail Elite Belle in last Saturday week’s Hyperion Stakes (1600m). “He will…

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Morton Returns To Northam With Kyleena

Kyleena appears well placed to return to the winner’s list when she takes on the www.northamraceclub.com Handicap (1100m) at Northam on Thursday. The Dan-Morton-trained filly faces a sharp drop in grade after two competitive performances against smart types at Belmont Park recently. The daughter of Scandal Keeper raced wide throughout but still packed enough punch…

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A Major Boost For Breeders

In a major boost to the West Australian breeding industry, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has announced the introduction of two major initiatives with a major enhancement to the Westspeed Scheme and the introduction of the Mares Group & Listed Winners Incentive Scheme This new dual incentive follows receipt of a proposal from Thoroughbred…

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Harding Closes The Gap In Kalgoorlie

The battle for honours in Kalgoorlie’s Leading Trainer title has tightened after Helen Harding made inroads with a double on Sunday. Harding advanced to 10 wins and trails leader Pat Bermingham Jnr by two after victories to Foxy Commander and Saxon Coast. Foxy Commander, formerly with Jeremy Easthope and Simon Miller in Perth, held firm…

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Happy With Kendel Earns Shot At Belmont Guineas

Happy With Kendel is rated one of the outsiders in the WAROA-Belmont Guineas (1600m), but trainer Clayton Scoby-Smith won’t discount his prospects in the $100,000 feature. Tick Tick Bloom and Bayatorio, both chasing a hat trick of wins, have commanded the attention of supporters, heading Tabtouch markets at $3.50 and $6.00 respectively. Happy With Kendel,…

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