Promising filly Nardini has copped a setback and will miss the $100,000 WAROA Guineas (1600m) at Belmont on June 21. Trainer Adam Durrant said Nardini had pulled up shin sore following her second victory from three starts at Belmont yesterday. “Unfortunately she will go straight to the paddock and be out for eight weeks,” said…
DetailsFollowing the commencement on May 12th of the upgrade from the 13 year old ViscoRide training track at Ascot to a Pro Ride state of the art synthetic surface, work is progressing ahead of schedule. Stage 1 of the project involved removal of existing infrastructure, including the viscoride surface, aluminium rail and plinths. Despite above…
DetailsEmerging young rider Emma Stent is the Western Australian Racing Trainers’ Association Apprentice of the month (May). Stent, indentured to top Muchea trainer Alan Mathews, has ridden 29 winners this season including 17 at Kalgoorlie. The 19-year-old has dominated goldfields racing and enjoys a nine win buffer over her nearest rival Natasha Faithfull in the…
DetailsAs discussed at last trainers meeting, due to Pro Ride site works set up and arrival of the synthetic fibres and sand the pool will be closed in the afternoon from next Monday 16th June for approximately 3 weeks. The pool will be open each morning until 8.30am. The northern section of the stalls car…
DetailsThe red-hot combination of trainer Jo-Anne Leeson and eight-year-old gelding Tindal continued their top form when they combined to win the Manilya Sprint (1200m) at Carnarvon on Sunday. Tindal, who won a Listed race in Melbourne as a three-year-old, has been a revelation at Carnarvon this season and extended his unbeaten sequence to three when…
DetailsEffective the 1 July 2014 the Australian Racing Board (ARB) has amended the Australian Rule of Racing AR.64J to make it compulsory for Managing Owners or their representatives (Trainers) to notify RISA on the retirement or death of their horse. Please click here to see the attached documentation in regards to the requirements of owners &…
DetailsTrainers please note that the trials scheduled for Belmont Park on 23rd June 2014, have now been transferred to Lark Hill. All 2YO trials will be conducted in the front straight. Remainder of trials will be held in the back straight.
DetailsAs a long-time participant and passionate member of the Western Australian racing industry I felt compelled to respond to the inaccuracies of Paul Murray’s opinion piece in the WestAustralian on Wednesday, May 28, advocating the sale of the TAB. Mr Murray says there is no legitimate reason for the Western Australian government to be involved in the business…
DetailsThe Leonora Race Club advises there is a $1000 bonus on offer for leading trainer this weekend. Trainers must have runners across the Saturday and Monday meetings to be eligible. The two main features are the Saracen Mineral Holdings Handicap and the Independence Group/Jabiru Metals Handicap, both races attracting $10,000 in prize money. Thoroughbred racing…
DetailsChampion sprinter Barakey will launch his comeback to racing in the Listed Goodwood Sprint (1300m) at Belmont Park in August. The Group 1 hero hasn’t been seen since he faded to finish ninth behind Buffering in last year’s Winterbottom Stakes (1200m). A planned trip to Melbourne in the spring and a transfer to Sydney trainer…
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