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Mile Test For Andy | Rsn
A strong showing by Magnificent Andy in Saturday’s Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Belmont could present a good dilemma for trainer Stephen Miller. The gelding will start over the mile for the first time in his career, having never run beyond 1500m in his career to date. Miller said if Magnificent Andy performed well on Saturday he would consider a shot at the Group 1 Railway Stakes or a Melbourne trip later in the year.
Prentice Hopes Ronaldo Can Bounce Back In Attempt To Secure Nullarbor Slot
3 minute read 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 of the Fremantle Cup is up for grabs. Justin Prentice said he hoped Mighty Ronaldo, who finished sixth in the $50,000 event, had an off night.
Ram And Joe A Good Fit For Nullarbor
3 minute read The RAM Racing Syndicate and Lavra Joe will team up again for the second running of the TABtouch Nullarbor (2536m) at Gloucester Park in April. In an encouraging sign for his Nullarbor prospects, Lavra Joe trialled stylishly at Bunbury last Saturday and it was enough for RAM Racing Syndicate and trainer Ray Jones to agree to terms.
Webster’S Trix Pinjarra Bound
3 minute read Group 1 winner Trix Of The Trade is set to make his return to racing in the Listed Pinjarra Classic (1300m) later this month. Trainer Colin Webster is also likely to aim the gelding at the Listed Bunbury Stakes (1400m) early next month, as he looks to score his first win since the 2022 Railway Stakes (1600m). Webster said he hoped the sprint features could deliver Trix Of The Trade another win. "I'm very happy with him," Webster told The Races WA. "They're ideal races for him.
Sparta to enhance east coast representation in Quokka
Recent Gold Coast Magic Millions winner King Of Sparta is set to line up in this year’s TABtouch-Quokka (1200m) at Ascot. Yarraman Park director Harry Mitchell, one of the gelding's owners, confirmed a deal was poised to be finalised as soon as this week. "We were keen to come last year but it didn't work out," Mitchell told The Races WA. "We've had three people enquire about him and one proposal, and we are hoping to make a decision in the next two to three days.
Extra days help Belle’s Miss Andretti hopes
Trainer Luke Fernie expects the postponement of the Miss Andretti Stakes (1200m) to tomorrow’s Pinjarra card to enhance the winning prospects of exciting mare Wild Belle. The Listed event was originally scheduled to be run at Ascot on Saturday but was postponed to tomorrow's card due to warm weather. Wild Belle was unlucky when she finished fourth behind Ghost Who Walks in the Listed Summer Scorcher (1000m) on January 1.
Bigger And Better Jewel Out For Quokka Redemption
3 minute read Owner Peter Walsh is confident Amelia’s Jewel is capable of going one better in this year’s $5 million Quokka (1200m), following the announcement she would run in TABtouch’s slot earlier today. The star mare was narrowly beaten when finishing second to Overpass in the inaugural edition of the Quokka last April. She went on to win the Group 2 Let's Elope Stakes (1400m) and Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at Flemington and Moonee Valley respectively.
Parnham Thinking 12 Months Ahead With Demolish
3 minute read He may not have won yesterday’s TABtouch-Perth Cup, but trainer Neville Parnham left Ascot racecourse yesterday confident his third success in the race wasn’t far away. He may not have won yesterday's TABtouch-Perth Cup, but trainer Neville Parnham left Ascot racecourse yesterday confident his third success in the race wasn't far away. Parnham's consistent stayer Demolish produced a gallant performance to finish third behind Casino Seventeen in yesterday's $1 million feature.
Nugget Wide Open After Barrier Draw
3 minute read Friday’s Retravision-Golden Nugget (2536m) remains a wide-open affair, following this morning’s barrier draw. Just one change was made to the field that lined up in the 4YO Classic earlier this month, with Rubin's Plight replacing Street Hawk, who wasn't nominated for the race. Goodfellaz and Brickies Dream were named as the two emergencies.
Darby Racing Set To Leave Bigger Footprint In Perth
3 minute read Fresh from taking out Saturday’s Group 1 Crown Perth-Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) with Overpass, Darby Racing director Scott Darby wants the syndicator to increase its presence in Perth. Having already won the inaugural Quokka (1200m) earlier this year, Overpass completed the Ascot feature sprint double in Saturday's $1.5 million event and won his first Group 1 in the process.
Happy Ayrton Key To Gold Rush Success
3 minute read Exciting galloper Ayrton has quickly adapted to his new surroundings in Perth, according to Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s stable representative Ben Elam. Ayrton arrived in Perth with fellow Pinnacles contenders last week and will line up in next month's Damien Oliver Gold Rush By TABtouch (1400m) at Ascot. By taking his place in the Gold Rush, the well-travelled Ayrton will have raced in each of the Australian mainland states.
Bustler Set For Earlier Start
3 minute read Trainer Neville Parnham is set to start Group 3 winner Bustler in Saturday week’s Eurhythmic Stakes (1400m) at Ascot, following his second trial yesterday. Neville Parnham had originally planned for Bustler's first-up assignment to be in the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes (1400m) but is now keen to start his campaign earlier. Parnham said his stable star would likely need the extra run in the Group 3 feature.
Fernie To Let Stars Rip On Opening Day
3 minute read Fresh from his Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) triumph on Saturday, trainer Luke Fernie will be eyeing more success on Ascot’s opening day card this week. Headlining Luke Fernie's team on the card will be Perth Stakes (1100m) winner Ripcord, who finished second to Generosity when first-up at Belmont last month. Fernie indicated the three-year-old would be nominated for the $100,000 Max Simmonds Stakes (1000m) and a 1200m event.
Lewis Joins 6000 Club
3 minute read He was made to wait almost a week, but Chris Lewis has become just the third driver to reach 6000 wins. Chris Lewis got to the historic milestone in this afternoon's Alcoa – Pinjarra Alumina Refinery Pace (1684m) at Pinjarra. Lewis drove the Jemma Hayman-trained Petes Honour to win the event by 3.1m. His most recent winner was Copy Cat Queen at Gloucester Park last Tuesday night.
Fernie Young Gun Ready To Let Rip
3 minute read Exciting three-year-old Ripcord won’t trial ahead of his return to racing Saturday week, with trainer Luke Fernie confident he has the galloper forward enough to go straight to the races. Ripcord is set to be one of the star attractions at the final Saturday meeting at Belmont Park for the season, which also features the Black Heart Bart Stakes (1200m).
Cup Back On Storm’S Agenda
3 minute read Class pacer Magnificent Storm could still feature in this year’s TABtouch-WA Pacing Cup (2536m). The six-year-old returned to Perth by road from Queensland after his Constellations campaign last month. When the WA Pacing Cup was rescheduled to November earlier this year, it seemed unlikely Magnificent Storm would return from Queensland in time to have a shot at the $450,000 event.
Storm To Bounce Back In Sunshine
3 minute read Trainer Ray Williams is hopeful Magnificent Storm will bounce back to his best form in Saturday’s Sunshine Sprint (1660m) at Albion Park, following his unplaced performance at the same venue last Saturday. Magnificent Storm was unable to hold the back of Big Wheels in the early stages of the Mr Feelgood (2138m) and had to work hard to eventually find the front in a slick 35.2 lead time. The gelding finished fifth 8.7m from eventual winner Swayzee.
Can Storm Stand Himself A Start
3 minute read Leading into Magnificent Storm’s previous start, trainer Ray Williams was hopeful his stable star would get a good test in the lead up to his Queensland trip. He will get that this Friday night at Gloucester Park. With this week's Free-For-All event not taking place, Magnificent Storm has been forced to run in the Beau Rivage Buffet Standing Start Pace (2503m). He will be forced to concede Golden Nugget winner Himself 50m if he's to head to Queensland in winning form.
Young Mare In Wonderful Spot
3 minute read Trainer Shane Young is looking forward to his star mare Wonderful To Fly facing up to another tough test in the Beau Rivage @GloucesterPark Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park tomorrow night. The four-year-old comes up against the Cameron Ross-trained Steno in the Free-For-All event for the mares, as well as consistent performers Taking The Miki and Eighteen Carat.
House Call By Wednesday
3 minute read Champagne Classic (2130m) winner Bet The House could race again at Gloucester Park this Friday night, according to trainer Ron Huston. The two-year-old held off a fast-finishing Prince Of Pain to take out the $50,000 event and was also aided by a patient drive from reinsman Chris Lewis. Bet The House, who had just his second start in the Group 3, is one of two nominations for this Friday's two-year-old event.
Typhoon Banner Not Just Making Up Nullarbor Numbers
3 minute read Another key piece of The Nullarbor puzzle fell into place overnight, with Typhoon Banner set to represent the Regency Foods slot in the $1 million event. The six-year-old, who has been a consistent Free-For-All performer through the early part of 2023, is the ninth horse locked away for The Nullarbor.
Bunbury Cup Rivals Set To Clash Again
3 minute read Friday night’s DTS – All Your Civil & Construction Supply Needs Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park will see another intriguing clash between Bunbury Cup top three placegetters Lavra Joe, Magnificent Storm and Mighty Ronaldo. As well as the trio from the Bunbury Cup, the Free-For-All event has also attracted WA Pacing Cup runner-up Jumpingjackmac and the talented Steel The Show, in what's set to be a crucial lead up to next month's $1 million Nullarbor.
Vaping 'prank' involving cannabis leaves children needing hospital treatment
A warning has been issued after several schoolchildren collapsed in a town centre from a vaping prank that went wrong. The youngsters are believed to have inhaled cannabis-derived liquids mixed with vape liquids Police say some of those involved required hospital care. All have now recovered. Officers are now asking parents to talk openly with their children about the dangers of vaping.
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A Lot To Look Forward To
3 minute read Trainer Trevor Andrews is confident Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) favourite A Lot Of Good Men has the right profile to add his name of the feature event’s honour roll at Pinjarra tomorrow. A Lot Of Good Men stamped himself as the one to beat for the $250,000 event with two stylish wins at Ascot in the past month.
Fernie Pleased With Diamond Filly
3 minute read Trainer Luke Fernie will kick off his Melbourne Autumn Carnival assault with Shaddow Fear in tomorrow’s Group 2 Blue Diamond Prelude (1100m) at Sandown. Unbeaten at her only two career starts, Shaddow Fear looms as one of the key chances in the $300,000 event for the two-year-old fillies. As well as securing valuable blacktype on the filly, a good performance would go a long way to securing a start in the $2 million Blue Diamond (1200m) on February 25.
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