Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) acknowledges the announcement today by the WA Government, regarding the sale of the WA TAB. RWWA and the broader racing industry are disappointed that the sale of the WA TAB could not be concluded successfully. RWWA was committed to the sale process and had worked collaboratively with the State…
DetailsAce jockey Pat Carbery was thrilled to be reacquainted with My Bella Mae last weekend, guiding the exciting filly to her second career victory from as many starts. The Dion Luciani-trained three-year-old is green and raw and still learning what racing is all about, but shows a stack of ability ahead of another big test…
DetailsThe $500,000 Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) launches the Ascot Pinnacles Carnival on Saturday and it promises to be a belter. With a host of top three-year-olds racing in WA presently, it is certain to live up to its billing and hype. The race is named in honour of a sprinting great who was inducted into…
DetailsOwner-breeder-Gary Bowen says Baby Paris is not for sale now-and not for sale in the future. The exciting three-year-old filly looks a real talent and although early into her career she is living up to the hype. That reputation can be further enhanced in Saturday’s Listed Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) against a quality batch of…
DetailsTrainer Stefan Vahala has an anxious few days coming up with his unbeaten gelding Aztec Ruler suffering a minor setback, placing his return in Saturday week’s Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) in serious jeopardy. Initially scheduled to have a Lark Hill trial this morning (Monday), Aztec Ruler is racing the clock to be fit for the…
DetailsStephen Miller says Saintorio took a big stride towards next month’s WA Guineas (1600m) following a gritty win in the Quayclean Handicap (1600m) at Ascot on Saturday. Ridden by Brad Parnham, Saintorio had a perfect run behind the leader in third position and held on to defeat Tri For Us by a short-neck after hitting…
DetailsVictorian entire Aysar will kick off his Ascot Pinnacles campaign in the Group 2 Lee-Steere Stakes (1400m) on November 5. Representing Ben and JD Hayes, the well-bred five-year-old has spent the past few weeks acclimatising in Perth ahead of his first-up assignment. Bought for $260,000 by Shadwell Stud, Aysar headed west after finishing eighth to…
DetailsA new year will dawn a new era for Lindsey Smith as he plans to shut down his Olbury stables in WA. Smith left Perth several years ago to set up a satellite stable in Melbourne and will continue that operation at his Warrnambool base. The astute horseman had maintained a small team of horses…
DetailsMy Bella Mae made the best possible start to her racing career when she bolted in to win by 2 ¼ lengths on debut in the Westerntrilogy.com.au Handicap (1100m) at Ascot on Wednesday. The way in which the daughter of Deep Field put away her rivals with a minimum of fuss following a sluggish start…
DetailsYoung trainer Luke Fernie hopes the gap between his filly Rumour Says and Snowdome and Amelia’s Jewel is not an insurmountable hurdle to overcame at Ascot on Saturday. Snowdome, a brilliant winner of the 3YO Classic (1000m) two weeks ago and boom filly Amelia’s Jewel, resuming after her unbeaten juvenile season, are the dominant favourites.…
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