Scary and rapid improvement. They were the two key take outs from trainer Darren McAuliffe following the exciting win of Clairvoyance at Belmont on Saturday. A stylish winner over 1000m on debut three weeks ago, the Nostradamus filly gave further notice of her talent with a breathtaking win in the Vale Harvey Crossman Plate (1000m).…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has undertaken a comprehensive review of its business and developed strategies to support a positive and sustainable future for its racing and wagering operations. In line with this process, a review of RWWA’s integrity department has also been conducted to ensure efficiencies and use of emerging technologies are maximised…
DetailsCo-trainer Dan Pearce has no fears that talented sprinter Essential Spice will cope with a weight increase in a bid to win back-to-back races at Belmont on Saturday. Essential Spice won the Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) on June 11 with 54kg on her back and rises to 59kg in the Jockey Celebration Day Sprint (1000m).…
DetailsChampion Perth jockey William Pike has secured the ride on the Robert Hickmott-trained German import Schabau in the Melbourne Cup. The son of Pastorious made a spectacular start to his Australian career when he impressively reeled off three straight wins last year. Schabau won a hat trick of races at Flemington between January and February…
DetailsWESTERN AUSTRALIAN GROUP & LISTED RACES 2019-2020 Group 1 RACE HORSE JOCKEY TRAINER Railway Stakes Regal Power William Pike G & A Williams Winterbottom Stakes Hey Doc Luke Currie Tony McEvoy Kingston Town Classic Kay Cee Steven Parnham Neville Parnham GROUP 2 RACE HORSE JOCKEY TRAINER Lee Steere Stakes Star Exhibit Peter Hall Adam…
DetailsExperienced jockey Peter Knuckey is confident Red Can Man has the versatility to be a big player in Perth Group 1 races later this year. Knuckey had no reservations making the assessment after the Gingerbread Man three-year-old ran up to his rating in Saturday’s Listed Bolton Sprint (1200m). Racing first-up since April, Red Can Man,…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) would once again like to thank all owners, industry participants and race clubs for their understanding and patience as we have navigated our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see below a reminder regarding current COVID-19 restrictions being implemented for the WA racing industry. On-Course Attendance As the State…
DetailsFresh from breaking his Australian riding record at Belmont on the weekend, champion jockey William Pike has his sights set on making an impact in Victoria later in the year. Pike said plans are constantly evolving due to COVID-19 restrictions, but he hoped to be based in Melbourne for the spring carnival to partner star…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) extends their deepest condolences to the family of Harvey Crossman, who sadly passed away this morning following a battle with illness. Mr Crossman was an influential and much-respected member of the WA racing community, most known within the industry for his long-time service as the president of the Western…
DetailsRacing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is supporting race winning mares in Western Australia through Westspeed EPONA, a credit scheme designed to enhance the local thoroughbred breeding industry in WA. Through the scheme, 10% of prizemoney will be accumulated as a line of breeding credit, by any filly or mare who wins a WA race,…
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