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The Last Word – The 2024 Narrogin Pacing Cup
Vultan Tin after his 2021 win in the Narrogin Cup. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows As the country cups continue to ramp up, the listed $35,000 TABtouch Narrogin Pacing Cup is just one day away on Saturday May 11, with the race shaping up to be one hell of a contest. Pinny Tiger will […]
Voak Set For Winning Weekend
Leading reinsman Chris Voak looks set to further entrench himself in the top two on the WA Drivers Premiership standings, with strong chances over the next two nights. Retravision-Fremantle Cup placegetter Pinny Tiger headlines Voak’s drive over the two nights, having drawn barrier one in the TABtouch-Narrogin Cup (2662m). The Michael Brennan-trained pacer looks set […]
Lavra Joe Seeking Narrogin Cup Consolation
Less than a fortnight after he was scratched just minutes before the Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m), Lavra Joe is set to take his place in Saturday’s Narrogin Cup (2662m). The gelding was sensationally withdrawn from the Group 1 event at Gloucester Park last Friday week after he had a pre-race colic attack. Lavra Joe was considered […]
Blue Tree Project leaves mark on Byford Trotting Training Complex
A dead tree received a blue makeover at the Byford Trotting Training Complex today, 7 May, in support of mental health awareness. The painting formed part of Racing WA’s Community Fund partnership with the Blue Tree Project, with the collaboration on a mission to spread the message “it’s OK to not be OK”. Racing and […]
Fillies Chance To Shine In Diamond Heats
Exciting pacer Water Lou headlines tonight’s 3YO Diamond Classic (2130m) heats at Gloucester Park, where she will be looking to score her sixth consecutive win. The Mike Reed-trained filly, who won the 2YO Diamond Classic last August, has drawn barrier six in the first of two heats. Relatively Arma and Lenora Jane, who have drawn […]
Tiger Lou NZ Impresses At First Appearance In WA
Tiger Lou NZ getting the win at Kellerberrin. Photo Credit – Photography by Jodie Hallows Tiger Lou NZ made her Australian debut one to remember, giving her new connections a victorious start with a win at Kellerberrin on Sunday, May 5, trained by Matt Scott and driven by country specialist Shannon Suvaljko. After starting from […]
An Unlikely Treble For Reeves Family At Bunbury
Blockjorg taking out the Dash For Cash. Photography by Jodie Hallows Seven-year-old Blockjorg brought up her 13th career success on Saturday May 4 at Bunbury when she took out the feature of the night, the $11,000 Dash For Cash over the 1140m sprint trip for trainer Colin Reeves. Driven by Emily Suvaljko, Blockjorg was having […]
Bortolo NZ – An Older Horse Learning New Tricks
When Barry Howlett head to New Zealand back in 2016, he had zero intentions of purchasing a yearling out of Auckland Reactor by Baileys Delight, but with a miscommunication between friends, the horse somehow ended up with Barry and now seven years later, he has emerged, making his trial debut at Pinjarra just last Wednesday, […]
Bloxsome’s Helping Hand Leads To Start In Racing
Yankie Kev getting the win at Pinjarra on April 22. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows It wasn’t that long ago that Peter Bloxsome had never stepped foot on a trotting track, but when his mate Ray Jones called him around to help him load a horse on the float by the name of Lavra […]
Narrogin Cup Next On Tiger’s Agenda
Retravision-Fremantle Cup placegetter Pinny Tiger will look to end his campaign with another feature win in Saturday week’s Narrogin Cup (2662m). Pinny Tiger produced another terrific performance to run third behind Catch A Wave and Jumpingjackmac in last Friday’s $300,000 event. It continued an outstanding campaign for the Michael Brennan-trained pacer, where he’s only missed […]
Pacing For Pink Back For 2024
Photo Credit- Pacepix May has arrived and Pacing For Pink is back for 2024, with 22 WA drivers donning the pint pants for the entire month to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer and the McGrath Foundation. Since its inception 13 years ago in Victoria, Pacing For Pink has quickly been adopted all over […]
Luvaflair All Heart With Win At Pinjarra
The spicy Luvaflair made her way back into the winner’s circle on Monday at Pinjarra, with the red-headed six-year-old bringing up her 19th career win at start 105, with her earnings now just shy of $80,000. Always knocking about in the placings, the in-form mare got the job done in race five on the card […]
Junior Drivers Emerging With Sara Grout Nearing End Of Probation
Sara Grout with Illawong Mustang In recent months, we’ve seen Lachlan Kennelly and Kylah Madden, but Sara Grout is only a few short months away from completing her trials and gaining her ‘B’ grade drivers’ licence, a career decision she is very happy about. “I love it, it’s something new and exciting, “It took me […]
Hall Snr Proud Of “Bridesmaid” Jumpingjackmac
Jumpingjackmac may not have been able to shake the bridesmaid tag in Friday’s Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m), but champion trainer Gary Hall Snr knows it took something special to beat him. The six-year-old led throughout the $300,000 event and was narrowly beaten by Victorian Catch A Wave in track record time. It continued a frustrating run […]
Bond Team In Good Shape For Fremantle Cup Attack
Trainers Greg and Skye Bond will be out to score their second Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m) success in the space of three years when they launch a three-pronged attack this Friday night. 2022 winner Minstrel, Ideal Agent and Tenzing Bromac will be the Bond’s representatives in the $300,000 feature, which Greg also won in 2006 with […]
Fremantle Cup Assignment Not Too Tricky For Miki
Trainer Justin Prentice is adamant Tricky Miki will measure up in Friday’s Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m), in what’s set to be his toughest test to date. The five-year-old is rated a $41 chance with TABtouch for the Fremantle Cup and has never started longer than $23 in his previous 30 starts. The reigning Golden Nugget winner […]
Gloucester Park Bustling With Big Crowds For The Nullarbor
Photo: Pacepix Great weather, great crowds, and an even better line-up of horses, what more could you want for Australia’s richest Group 1, the $1.25million Nullarbor, with Gloucester Park hosting the feature last Friday on what could only be described as a great spectacle. Regency Foods, managed by harness owner and enthusiast Rob Tomlinson once […]
Lavra Joe Drawn Perfectly In Hopes Of Securing First Group 1
Photo Credit – Photography by Jodie Hallows Lavra Joe, who’s now earned in excess of $730,000 is still in search of his first group 1 victory, could this be the week for the WA bred star? “I’m trying not to think about it too much, he’s never won one, I’m hoping he can lead, if […]
Ronaldo Gets Reprieve Ahead Of Stellar Fremantle Cup
Defending champion Mighty Ronaldo has secured a start in this Friday’s Retravision-Fremantle Cup (2936m), thanks to the scratching of WA Pacing Cup winner Diego. Mighty Ronaldo was the unlucky runner left out of the field of 12, with Nullarbor third placegetter Swingband and Nullarbor Consolation winner Pinny Tiger being elevated ahead of him. Valentine’s Brook […]
Harper Expects A Lavra Joe Coming Of Age
He’s been knocking on the door in plenty of feature races, but tomorrow night’s Nullarbor (2536m) is set to be a breakthrough night for Lavra Joe, according to driver Kyle Harper. Despite his formidable record of 33 wins from 69 starts, Lavra Joe is yet to score at Group 1 level. He gets another chance […]