Top trainer Paul Stuart will have a leading hand to play in Saturday’s Listed $30,530 GreyhoundsWA Summer Chase Final (601m) at Cannington with favourite Bezzecchi and able second-stringer Iron Works.
Hayden King
One of WA’s brightest young talents is set for a return following an extended 16-week layoff, making his first public appearance at Monday’s Lark Hill trials since an injury.
Jockey Austin Galati enjoyed a day out in Albany on Saturday, riding three winners on the seven-race card.
Cameron Newbold
Luke Fernie’s speedster Man Crush provided his trainer with back-to-back successes in the Listed $125,000 Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot courtesy of a cunning ride from Chris Parnham.
It’sourtime was already a millionaire before the Group 3 $200,000 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington but further enhanced his affinity with the straight course by taking the day’s feature.
Albany trainer Stephen Sheehy only has a team of three but has one of WA’s hottest sprinters Oxbridge seeking a lucrative feature race double in the Listed $125,000 Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot.
One of the leading voices in racing has assessed the field and believes this runner can richly reward punters at the Magic Millions on Saturday.
Ben McClellan and Hayden King
Saturday’s $3 million 2yo Magic Millions Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast shapes as one of the most open big races in memory, with a five-way split for favouritism in the dash.
Talented three-year-old Heez A Vibe proved superior in the $11,000 Harry Capararo Memorial Sprint Final (1832m) in Albany on December 28.
Lethal trainer-jockey combo Steve Wolfe and Shaun McGruddy scored a winning double in Albany on Sunday while hoop Jason Whiting saluted twice on Fitzpatrick Plate day.
Harry Grigson
Albany horseman Stephen Sheehy scored the biggest win of his training career after his much-loved galloper Oxbridge was a listed winner on Perth Cup Day at Ascot.
The man accused of lighting a fire that allegedly left a $1m damage bill for an iconic racecourse has been named during a brief court appearance.
Liam Beatty
In a move labelled ‘disturbing’, a Pinjarra horse trainer hired a private detective to find the home address of the much younger nurse caring for his dying mother.
Rachel Fenner
A late kick from smart galloper Playing Rio handed Albany’s Paul Hunter a memorable Fitzpatrick Plate victory for his stable on Sunday at Percy Spencer Racecourse.
The full-brother to Amelia’s Jewel is destined for a career in WA after local trainer Luke Fernie outlaid a whopping $625,000 to keep the charming son of Siyouni representing our home State.
More than 1000 punters showed out in full force for the Walkaway Cup to close out the first half of the racing season.
Luke Lawson
Seven-time Group 1-winning powerhouse Alligator Blood is set for a surprise return to the track and the popular galloper will have a new trainer for his upcoming campaign.
Racing officials will strongly consider permanently changing Ascot’s iconic Perth Cup meeting to a twilight fixture after the raging success of last week’s event on New Year’s Day.
Ernie Manning
Trainer Tony Triscari completed a memorable afternoon at Ascot, securing a double from his two runners and taking the feature $100,000 Easingwold Stakes (1400m) with Fast Flicker.
The Ciaron Maher-trained Holymanz remains the sole name on Geelong’s Coastal Classic (1700m) honour roll, taking his second victory in the race in as many years.
Impressive youngster Parc It In Here broke his maiden status in strong fashion, while Albany trainer Rebecca Bayliss scored a winning double on Boxing Day at Percy Spencer Racecourse.
Boutique trainer Tony Triscari has just two runners engaged at Ascot’s $100,000 Easingwold Stakes meeting but they are among the most heavily backed on the card.
Win, lose, or draw, Investmentstrategy will eclipse the $500,000 career prizemoney mark in Saturday’s Easingwold Stakes at Ascot.
Two former AFL players who lit up the turf had cause to celebrate at Wednesday’s Perth Cup day at Ascot as exciting three-year-old Shmoov Moova lived up to the title with dazzling success in the opening event.
