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 […]

It’s been three years since Comfort Me last celebrated race day success, but trainer Rhys Radford is embracing the challenge of putting an end to that winning drought in Sunday’s Group 3 Northam Stakes (1300m) at Northam. Although there’s a large gap between wins it’s not a reflection that Comfort Me is struggling or running […]

Stefan Vahala is feeling a whole better about Aztec Ruler’s prospects going into Sunday’s Tabtouch Group 3 Northam Stakes (1300m) than he was two weeks ago ahead of The Joey (1200m) at Ascot. Vahala had genuine concerns about Aztec Ruler before The Joey and despite the four-year-old finishing a credible sixth behind Magnificent Andy his […]

Who can stop super juvenile Bustling from winning the second-leg of a feature two-year-old double at Ascot on Saturday? After demolishing rivals in the Karrakatta Plate (1200m) by a whopping 4 ¼ lengths, Bustling looks to have a stranglehold on the WA Sire’s (1400m). Bustling is all the rage as the $1.40 favourite with Tabtouch […]

Mitchell Pateman is trusting the addition of blinkers can turn Mojo Rhythm into a formidable winning force in Sunday’s Group 3 Northam Stakes (1300m). Pateman hopes a gear change can help Mojo Rhythm secure his second Group 3 success after winning the Peters Stakes (1500m) last December. Mojo Rhythm finished second in the Old Comrade […]

Superb Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) champion, Bustling, recently the subject of intense interest from international buyers, is expected to give trainer Dan Morton a second consecutive Perth juvenile feature at Ascot on Saturday. After his astonishing 4 ½ length romp in last fortnight’s Karrakatta Plate, Perth’s richest two-year-old event, Bustling is raging favourite to […]

Trainer Mitchell Pateman was expecting Almighty Class to deliver a whole lot more than what he dished up in last month’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot. Forever the optimist, Pateman was confident Almighty Class could match it against a crack group of sprinters in Perth’s richest race, but was left lamenting after he […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

An influx of Western Australian raiders for Adelaide’s racing carnival has grown with Luke Fernie set to target black-type races with two of his stable stand outs. Quality mare Laced Up Heels confirmed a second interstate trip following another top run Ascot on Saturday and Be Optimistic is poised to return after a breakout campaign. […]

Exciting Perth sprinter Oscar’s Fortune is making the permanent move east after he tackles Saturday week’s G1 The Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville for trainer, Dion Luciani. Adelaide’s premier sprint event shapes as having an influential Western Australian slant with glamour mare Amelia’s Jewel set to race in the $1 million showpiece. Oscar’s Fortune, who has […]

Darren McAuliffe justifiably sits in the top bracket of WA trainers. Over the last two decades his racing cv gives solid evidence of his status. McAuliffe’s trained a host of major winners including at the elite level in Melbourne. Gatting’s stunning upset win at  triple figure odds in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) […]

For the moment, it’s a dream for Robert Witten, but after Fly With Caution’s tough win, he doesn’t think it’s an impossibility. Witten believes progressive gelding Fly With Caution looks bound for better things after carrying big weight at Ascot on Saturday. Lumping 60kg, Fly With Caution appeared vulnerable when he hit the front early […]

Inspired by the Anzac Day service at Kings Park, Shaun McGruddy produced a perfect tactical ride aboard Currimundi to win the Diggers Cup (1800m) at Ascot. Three weeks after winning the Albany Cup over 2100m, the Steve Wolfe-trained Currimundi proved too strong and upset the winning run of favourite Tin Chooks. Starting at $7, Currumundi […]

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 […]

Chris Nicoll’s intent at Ascot on Anzac Day is simple. Be positive and don’t change a winning formula. The former Victorian hoop executed the perfect frontrunning ride on What A Prince in the Geraldton Cup (2100m) and he plans to adopt similar similar tactics in the Diggers Cup (1800m) on Thursday. “I think everybody expects […]

When Tin Chooks commenced his current campaign last December, his trainer Kieran Regan was keen to test the waters and have a few private questions answered. Chief amongst Regan’s queries was whether Tin Chooks could develop into a consistent city horse or would he have to lower the bar and temper his expectations. Despite modest […]

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 […]