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Vahala Believes Aztec Ruler Is Set To Shine
Stefan Vahala has played the long game with Aztec Ruler; most of it planned, some of it not. Vahala hopes adopting a patient strategy can begin to pay off both now and later in the year. The now arrives as soon as Saturday, (weather permitting) in the Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot, Aztec Ruler’s […]
Women trainers join top reinswomen to support Team Teal
Talented trainers Jocelyn Young and Jemma Hayman are joining gun drivers Deni Roberts and Emily Suvaljko as Team Teal ambassadors in the race for women’s cancer research. Western Australia’s seasoned campaigners Deni and Emily oversaw a record 67 harness race wins for women drivers wearing the famous teal trousers last year and they’re looking for […]
WA Raiders To Take On Melbourne Features
An influx of Perth horses is about to hit the eastern states ahead of Melbourne’s first Group 1 of the year. Trainer Neville Parnham, and the Casey’s: Sean and his son Jake, have targeted feature races with stars of last year’s Ascot Pinnacles carnival. Group 1 Railway Stakes champion Bustler and WA Guineas hero Zipaway […]
Elite Machine claims top honour
Image: Greyhounds WA Elite Machine, guided by trainer Jamie Marsh, won the coveted Greyhound of the Year title after an outstanding performance for the 2023 season. Racing 27 times, the exceptional greyhound clinched victories in two Group 1 finals, notably the Perth Cup and the Brisbane Cup, accumulating more than $1 million in prize money. […]
Dual Code McLaughlin Gets First Win At The Trots
Bonsco Circus. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows Jody McLaughlin is no beginner when it comes to horses, a seasoned professional in the thoroughbred racing industry, but on Saturday night she made claimed her first win in the trots with Bonsco Circus winning at just his second start for the stable. The dual registered 53-year-old […]
Franco Ecuador NZ Comes Out Of First Race Back A Treat
Franco Ecuador NZ. Photo Credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows Night time racing at Bunbury has returned and what a success it was for the opening night, with crowds enjoying eight races, family entertainment and of course, the pintsized racers in the pony trots. The much-anticipated return of Franco Ecuador NZ in race six saw the […]
South West Pony Trots Get Behind Team Teal for 2024
The Team Teal campaign has launched for 2024 and in WA they’ve added a twist, with the six girls of South West Pony Trots donning the teal pants for the next six weeks. Mikayla Vlemmix, Brooke Strachan, Ruby Russell, Addison Sharp, Ruby Woodworth and Maisie Reeves debuted the pants on Saturday night at Bunbury, the […]
Reeves And McDonald Dominate With Trebles In Albany
Albany is already 7 meetings in of their 10 on offer this season in the Great Southern, with Friday February 2 boasting an eight-race card. Hayden Reeves and Stuart McDonald dominated the meeting, with the pair walking away with trebles in their respective fields. Three-year-old Del Bocavista Bay won on return for trainer Hayden Reeves […]
Petula The Big Improver In Breeders’ Says Miller
Simon Miller is confident Petula will be a big improver when she headlines his assault at Bunbury today. The Nicconi filly returns from a 55-day spell to race in the $125,000 Listed WA Breeders’ Classic (1200m). Petula burst onto the scene as a two-year-old, winning her opening two races before Miller pulled the pin on […]
Stewart Confident But Cautious About 2YO
Russell Stewart is excited about the future prospects of Earthstorm, but is uncertain if that translates to a winning debut today at Ascot. After a super impressive barrier trial, Earthstorm makes her race day debut in the Andrich Cousins Raceday Plate (1000m). Stewart is eager to unveil his latest prospect who made a big impression […]
Racing WA Releases Further Information on Harness Ranking System
On 1 February, Racing WA announced that it would be introducing a ranking system to determine the fields for its premier harness racing events in 2024. The first feature race subject to the ranking system is the Group 1 $300,000 Retravision Fremantle Cup on 26 April at Gloucester Park. The rankings and final field are […]
Racing WA Introduce New Field Selection Approach For Premier Harness Races
Following an internal review and consultation, Racing WA is introducing a new and comprehensive ranking system to determine contenders for prestigious harness racing events. Rankings will now be determined based on a set of criteria, considering performances in a list of races, including preludes in some instances. These rankings will be regularly updated in the […]
The Racing Calendar: What Happened In January
January 1, 2024. Ascot-Perth Cup Casino Seventeen won the Perth Cup for William Pike and Grant and Alana Williams. The six-year-old defeated the fast-finishing Be Optimistic with Demolish third. From the draft of Widden Stud, Casino Seventeen was a $9,000 purchase from the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. He now has reached $1.1 in prizemoney. Casino […]
Lavra Joe Satisfies At Bunbury Trial
Star pacer Lavra Joe has been cleared to race again, following a satisfactory trial over 2100m at Bunbury last night. The Ray Jones-trained pacer was well beaten after leading at his most recent start early last month and was ordered back to trials. In a positive sign for Jones, the gelding led throughout and won […]
Miller Expects Golden Return From Juvenile
The path to upcoming feature juvenile races starts in earnest for trainer Simon Miller with Golden Vale resuming at Ascot on Saturday. Golden Vale was an emphatic winner on debut four months ago and Miller is confident she can deliver on her big potential again. The highly-regarded Churchill filly runs in the Andrich Cousins Raceday […]
Williams Team Gathering Momentum For Autumn Features
One month on from their Perth Cup (2400m) success, trainers Grant and Alana Williams have quickly turned their attention to upcoming feature races. The Williams’ will welcome back stable stars Alsephina and Keshi Boom back to work next Tuesday, as well as recent acquisition Western Empire. Alsephina finished second in the Railway Stakes (1600m) last […]
Night Time Racing Returns To Bunbury This Saturday
Photo credit- Photography by Jodie Hallows The wait is over and night racing will return to Donaldson Park Bunbury this Saturday February 3, for what will be undeniably a great night out. Club Manager Jonathan Calver confirmed that they’re excited and ready to go, with plenty on offer this Saturday night. “We are tremendously excited, […]
To Fast To Serious Back With Egerton-Green
Talented pacer To Fast To Serious is back in the care of Dylan Egerton-Green, following a stint with Belinda McCarthy in New South Wales. Egerton-Green took To Fast To Serious to Melbourne for the 2022 Inter Dominion series, where he finished fourth in the consolation. He then went on to win one of his six […]
Peters Lavishes Praise On Retired Regal Power
Bob Peter’s highly regarded stayer Regal Power has run his final race. Following his 10th placing in the Listed Bagot Handicap (2800m) at Flemington on January 1, Regal Power has been retired. Regal Power ends his career as an eight-year-old and off the back of 41 starts since his debut at Belmont Park in 2018. […]
Slipper Winner Ready For Return
Golden Slipper winner Vegas Strip is primed to make a winning return in tonight’s Steelos For A La Carte Dining Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park. The Greg and Skye Bond-trained pacer will line up from barrier five in tonight’s event, which also features stablemate Golden Lode. Vegas Strip delivered driver Deni Roberts her first Group […]
