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 The 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jack Callaghan had the hard task of drawing the barrier for Spirit Of St Louis and the Aaron Bain Summit Bloodstock Slot and he did not disappoint, drawing barrier 1 in this Friday nights, $1.25million Gr1 The Nullarbor. With just two runs remaining in Australia before he heads to the US, Callaghan is disappointed to […]

Racing WA is delighted to showcase the latest team of Off the Track WA (OTTWA) Retrainers helping racehorses prepare for new ventures in retirement. The retrainers act as a key part of the OTTWA Retraining program, providing tailored education to each retired racehorse in preparation for new careers in their life after racing. Joining the […]

Trainer Mike Reed has boldly declared Friday’s Nullarbor (2536m) has the potential to be one of the best races Gloucester Park plays host to. Reed guaranteed himself a runner in the race when Blitzembye finished second to Diego in last Friday’s Sky Racing Pace. The six-year-old will run in the Swandoo Harness Racing syndicate slot, […]

Racing WA will next weekend host the second edition of the world’s only tri-code slot race series – the TABtouch Western Trilogy. WA’s richest three days of racing will be held from April 18 to April 20 when The Sandgroper, The Nullarbor and The Quokka are all run and won. Last year’s inaugural Western Trilogy […]

Photo credit – Pacepix Apparently good guys don’t come last, with Ashley Shepherd bringing up his first win on Tuesday, April 9 on the big stage, Gloucester Park. Purchasing Our Musical Motion for a mere $2000 back in mid February this year, the now five-year-old mare has had 16 starts for two wins and two […]

Exciting mare Steno will be out to press her claims to get an invitation to next month’s Queen Elizabeth II Mile (1609m) at Menangle when she lines up in tomorrow’s Swandoo Harness Racing Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park. The Jocelyn Young-trained mare enters tomorrow night’s event having won her past six starts, including last month’s […]

Mighty Ronaldo’s big race record has earned him a second crack at the TABtouch-Nullarbor (2536m) at Gloucester Park on Friday week. The six-year-old is the penultimate runner to be locked in for the $1.25 million feature and joins stablemate Never Ending in the star-studded field. It was a battle between Mighty Ronaldo and reigning Golden […]

After the disappointment of missing out on winning the inaugural edition of The Nullarbor (2536m), leading trainers Gary Hall Snr and Greg and Skye Bond will be out for redemption in next week’s $1.25 million feature. Hall Snr has locked in Jumpingjackmac for his slot, which he owns alongside Steve Waters, while Team Bond picked […]

Trainer Ryan Bell is confident Swingband isn’t far away from matching it with the best in Free-For-All ranks, despite leaving disappointed from his third placing in last week’s Bunbury Cup (2569m). Swingband led from barrier one in last week’s $50,000 event, before being run down by Jumpingjackmac and Pinny Tiger in the concluding stages. Bell […]

Trainer Justin Prentice admits he can’t put his finger on why Mighty Ronaldo produced an underwhelming run in Saturday’s Bunbury Cup (2569m) and is hoping for an improved performance this week. The reigning Fremantle Cup champion is set to line up in Friday night’s Governors Cup (2130m), where a golden ticket to this year’s edition […]

Jumpingjackmac NZ flashing down the outside in the Bunbury Cup. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows Jumpingjackmac NZ earned himself a Golden Ticket into the $300,000 Retravision Fremantle Cup later this month after his impressive win over the weekend in the Gr3 $50,000 Swan Draught Bunbury Cup (2569m). Trained by Gary Hall Snr and expertly […]

Wagin Cup Presentation. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows David Young and Robert Dowers partnership in horses goes back over a decade, but on Thursday they experienced cup glory with The Wildcard taking home the $11,000 Palace Hotel Wagin Cup in a thrilling finish. Driven by Emily Suvaljko, The Wildcard started as the $1.55 favourite […]

The Thirsty Vet getting the win at Wagin. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows A training treble is pretty amazing in itself, but training a treble with your son on board is something else, and on Thursday March 28, Sarah Suvaljko did just that with her eldest son Joseph Suvaljko in the cart at Wagin. […]

Last years Bunbury Cup winner, Lavra Joe. Photo Credit – Photography by Jodie Hallows It’s been a few years since they’ve been under lights, but the 2024 Swan Draught Bunbury Pacing Cup is returning to its nighttime slot this Saturday, March 30 and its set to be a big night out in Bunbury, you don’t […]

Sian, Eliza, David and Aiden with ‘Audrey’ after the milestone win. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows The countdown has been on for recent weeks, but on Monday March 25 at Pinjarra, David Young celebrated his 200th training win with the dark horse of his stable, Thats Not My Gait. Explaining that he expected to […]

Some time ago, Jeremy Thornton made the decision to bring over Swet Fame to give him a go as a stallion, and on Sunday the last of his progeny, Major Buzz broke through for his first win at Bridgetown. Hopeful that they would see something come out of the stallion, Thornton admitted that they were […]