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Coolmore Australia boss Tom Magnier will have the enviable task of cheering home the two big fancies in Saturday’s Golden Slipper - but he can’t pick a favourite.
Hayden King
West Aussie wonder mare Amelia’s Jewel returned to trials at Belmont this morning and remained on track for The Quokka (1200m) on April 20.
Progressive galloper Beats Of War has continued his brilliant campaign by claiming the $35,000 TABtouch Great Southern Cup (2100m) in Albany on Saturday.
Cameron Newbold
Flying filly Own The Queen has spiralled into nominal WA Oaks favouritism with a shining victory in the Listed Studco - Natasha Stakes (2200m).
Relentless front-runner Pride Of Jenni has captured the lucrative $3,750,000 The Sharp EIT All-Star Mile (1600m).
Trainer supreme Willie Mullins has ended a dream week at Cheltenham, Britain's biggest racing festival, by saddling the Gold Cup winner again.
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The love match between a leading WA sire and a naughty pet may yet pay dividends in the form of unheralded outsider Macciateau in the Schweppes J C Roberts Stakes (1800m).
"It's not the same as winning at football," said former Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson as he celebrated a long-awaited double at the Chetenham racing festival.
Perth Cup winner Buster Bash has died within days of beginning preparation to target the $7 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington’s famed spring carnival.
Ernie Manning
Raging favourite Mr Brightside has pleased co-trainer JD Hayes ahead of the $3,750,000 The Sharp EIT All-Star Mile (1600m).
Rising talent Russian To The Bar, a winner of each of his last four runs, will look to continue his brilliant winning form in the Listed Schweppes J C Roberts Stakes (1800m) on Saturday.
Adam Rytenskild has denied the allegations, saying ‘it’s not language I would normally use’, but ‘I have regrettably agreed to resign’.
Sean Smith
Top jockey Damian Lane has been snared to ride Perth galloper Dom To Shoot in Saturday’s $4 million All-Star Mile at Caulfield and connections’ stars aligned further when Princess In Red won at Belmont Park.
A huge crowd flocked to Percy Spencer Racecourse for a historic day to witness the inaugural running of the Wellington & Reeves Bluff Knoll.
A WA-based research project has been launched in the hope of revolutionising injury prevention for racehorses
In his first meeting back from a lengthy suspension, senior jockey Shaun McGruddy added another big Albany feature race to his impressive record on Sunday.
Paigey’s Turn scored her second straight win in the Pelicans’ Ladies Bracelet after a brilliant performance at Percy Spencer Racecourse on Sunday.
WA’s latest apprentice jockey Chanel Cooper is making rapid progress after saluting for her first win at Pinjarra last Thursday.
Albany’s first venture into slot racing has been hailed a success after thousands flocked to Percy Spencer Racecourse on Sunday to witness the inaugural Bluff Knoll.
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Gemma’s Son produced a vintage performance to win Albany’s inaugural slot race the Bluff Knoll in front of thousands of people on Sunday.
Gemma’s Son handed new trainer Embroja-Lee Altieri a moment she will never forget and the RAM Racing Syndicate with more slot race success after an upset win in the inaugural Bluff Knoll in Albany on Sunday.
Albany trainer Rebecca Bayliss is hoping to have a strong day out on her home turf on Sunday, with her team headlined by Bluff Knoll runner Beau Zoom.
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