Wanderlust is looking to atone from a set back and bounce back in the Pinjarra Crane Hire Handicap (1000m) at Pinjarra on Thursday. The Eric Wake-trained three-year-old suffered cardiac arrhythmia when he trailed Military Might by 16 lengths at Belmont on May 3. It was Wanderlust’s first miss this campaign and followed three excellent placings…
DetailsAlbany gallopers Jetson Express and King Cubator renew their acquaintances and lock horns again in the Hannan Street Kalgoorlie Handicap (1700m) at Belmont on Wednesday. The Great Southern combatants met on their home track two weeks ago with the Gerry Hughes-trained Jetson Express holding out Steve Wolfe’s King Cubator by a half-length. For their rematch…
DetailsLeading Great Southern trainer Steve Wolfe has urged the Western Australian racing community to lobby against the proposed privatisation of the TAB. Wolfe warns any change to the current administration would have a significant and detrimental impact on the long term viability of the sport in WA. “Once you privatise anything it becomes a one…
DetailsA $70,000 Hard Spun filly from Group 2 winner Halibery topped the Yarradale Stud yearling sale at Gidgegannup on Sunday. Trainer Lindsey Smith bought the sale topper who is due for a pedigree update. Her older half-sister Award Of Merit (Medaglia D’Oro) is trained by Tony McEvoy and she ready to debut after finishing second…
DetailsJim Taylor is not a trainer who goes over the top with his emotions whether in victory or in defeat but there was a sense of satisfaction after his mare Magnifisio clung on for a courageous win in the Roma Cup at Belmont on Saturday. The daughter of Magnus was facing the stiffest test of…
DetailsEdward Creighton believes Anywhere Express deserves her opportunity to represent Kalgoorlie in the Sky Racing TV Provincial Champion Series Final (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. Creighton, fresh from being crowned Albany’s Leading Rider last week, is well credentialed to give his assessment after piloting the mare to two wins and a third from her three…
DetailsFollowing the decision to upgrade the 13 year old ViscoRide training track at Ascot, an Industry Working Group of RWWA, Perth Racing and Western Australian Racing Trainers’ Association (WARTA) was established to undertake an assessment of a suitable replacement of the existing synthetic Training Track. In December 2013 RWWA, Perth Racing and WARTA representatives extensively…
DetailsStewards have now completed their deliberations with respect to the charges issued on 21 January 2014, against Mr Shane Edwards in relation to the inquiry into the report from RWWA Principal Investigator Mr Phil O’Reilly regarding the export from Western Australia to Singapore, transfer of ownership and bonafides of a number of horses formerly trained…
DetailsTop trainer Eddie McGuire has modestly downplayed his influence in rejuvenating Thunder Express who will fly the Geraldton flag in the Skyracing TV Provincial Championship Final (1400m) at Belmont Park on Saturday. Thunder Express arrived from Perth as a 14 start maiden but has flourished under McGuire’s tutelage and earned Geraldton Horse of the Years…
DetailsTop trainer Eddie McGuire has modestly downplayed his influence in rejuvenating Thunder Express who will fly the Geraldton flag in the Skyracing TV Provincial Championship Final (1400m) at Belmont Park on Saturday. Thunder Express arrived from Perth as a 14 start maiden but has flourished under McGuire’s tutelage and earned Geraldton Horse of the Years…
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