Gran Chico Will Look to Lead
“He’s a good frontrunner, so we will be coming out as hard as we can,” said astute trainer Mike Reed when assessing the first-up prospects of Gran Chico, who is…
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Lavra Joe Ready to Turn the Tables
The most recent time when champion colt Lavra Joe clashed with Jumpingjackmack was 17 weeks ago when Jumpingjackmack, at his third race start, set the pace and won from Robbie…
New Tactics for Black Jack Baby
Outstanding filly Black Jack Baby, a brilliant all-the-way winner last Friday night, will be seen in a different role when she starts from the outside barrier (No. 9) in the…
Sheez Our Hope Ready for Big Test
Inexperienced five-year-old Sheez Our Hope has captivated harness racing fans in her brief career with her sparkling speed, and she has bright prospects of overcoming considerable odds by winning the…
WA Trotting Media Guild Friday’s Thoughts 19th March
Texas Tiger and Walsh have attracted plenty of interest from several members of the WA Trotting Media Guild for Friday night’s meeting at Gloucester Park. The West Australian’s racing co-ordinator…
Master Publisher is Getting Close
Champion reinsman Gary Hall Jnr describes New Zealand-bred four-year-old Master Publisher as “a bit of a basket case, but with plenty of ability” and he gives the gelding a good…
Black Jack Baby Will Be Better Says Voak
Leading WA Oaks contender Black Jack Baby will perform even better this week than she did when an impressive winner last Friday night is the confident prediction of star reinsman…
Trial Points to Alice Kay
An impressive performance in a 2150m Byford trial on Sunday morning was a strong indication that the Victorian-bred mare Alice Kay would make a bold bid for victory at her…
Lewis in Awe of Lavra Joe
Champion reinsman Chris Lewis has no hesitation in classing Lavra Joe in the same elite company as former star three-year-olds Saab, Talladega, Hilarion Star and Flashing Star he drove to…
Prentice Heeds Manea’s Advice
Sage advice from the late Ern Manea, a former Bunbury mayor, WATA president and successful breeder and owner, led astute trainer Kim Prentice to buying a yearling in New Zealand…
Stroke Of Luck is Not Too Old
Victorian-bred eight-year-old Stroke Of Luck gave convincing proof that he is not a spent force when he gave a sparkling frontrunning display to win the 1730m DTS Farmlock Fence Pace…
Matai Geordie Gets The Ball Rolling
Speedy six-year-old Matai Geordie notched his fourth win from six starts in Western Australia when he coasted to an impressive victory in the 2130m DTS All Your Civil And Construction…