Four talented women of the Western Australian thoroughbred racing community have been celebrated at the 2022 Ladies of Racing Awards. Around 100 attendees gathered to highlight women’s achievements in the following categories: Leadership, welfare, dedication to thoroughbred racing and administration. Top WA trainer and former ground-breaking woman jockey Paula Wagg won this year’s leadership award.…
DetailsThere were plenty of highlights for trainer Dan Morton and his red-hot stable to take in following another lucrative weekend of racing. Established star Elite Street the standout in the G3 Northam Stakes (1100m), but two of the stables’ youngsters also look set for promising futures after impressive displays. Top Of The Pops, a Spirit…
DetailsThe first mental health forum in Australian racing history is soon to be held in Western Australia. The free event, titled Making Sense of Anxiety, Depression and Suicide, has been created to help those in the racing community understand how to support friends and family through mental health challenges. Peter Symons, author of Brain-Fuel Depletion…
DetailsPat Carbery is arguably riding in career-best form. Since last November he has won a stack of major features including the G1 Kingston Town Classic, Perth Cup, Ted Van Heemst Stakes, Karrakatta Plate, Gimcrack Stakes, Fairetha Stakes, Lee Steere Classic, Detonator Stakes, Bunbury Cup, Supremacy Stakes, Roberts Stakes, Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy, Geraldton Cup…
DetailsTrainer Simon Miller is cautiously optimistic he can reach a record equaling victory in the G3 Northam Stakes (1100m) with Flirtini on Sunday. Miller is chasing his third success in the Northam Stakes after previous wins with Power Princess (2011) and First Among Equals (2017). Since the Northam Stakes was first run in 2007, Jim…
DetailsLady Chant gave trainer Brock Lewthwaite his biggest thrill in racing and he is hoping the good times can continue when the filly embarks on the first leg of an interstate treble on Saturday. The staying prospect proved she was the best of the girls with an upset victory in the WA Oaks (2400m) and…
DetailsTrainer Kieran McDonagh hopes market support for Lord Lonsdale in the Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final (1200m) at Ascot is well placed. Lord Lonsdale opened $14 with Tabtouch for the $100,000 event, but has now tightened to $9 and is one of three runners in single figure odds. Adam Durrant’s in form gelding, Snipillicious and Premium…
DetailsIt has been a red-hot month for the Lindsey Smith stable. With a just over a week before the end of April, the Warrnambool-based trainer has bagged 11 victories across Victoria and Western Australia. Headlining his cast of winners has been In The Boat, a genuine surprise packet since transferring from Perth. Since making the…
DetailsA key trait for trainers and owners in racing is patience and perseverance. Without it, it will almost certainly test your resolve and resilience. Injuries, bad luck, misfortune, it has the propensity to dash and cruel hopes. On the other hand, if you land a win, the emotional and financial returns are untold. Graeme Ayres…
DetailsAdam Durrant says if Lady Tornado repeats her last-start performance, she will be hard to beat in the Crown Perth Handicap (1200m) at Ascot on Wednesday. The three-year-old filly ran third to Michelada when resuming off her maiden campaign and Durrant said the way she finished off the race was encouraging. “I rate Lady Tornado…
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