Shanway Makes His Mark in WA
The much-travelled six-year-old Shanway arrived in Western Australia a couple of months ago after winning races in New Zealand, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales and he celebrated his third…
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Sagano Bred to Succeed
A few years ago, leading trainers Greg and Skye Bond enjoyed considerable success with New Zealand-bred mares Jungle Genie and Jungle Jewel, and it came as no surprise that Sagano,…
Valhalla Miss Enhances Her Diamond Prospects
Valhalla Miss, produced in fine fettle by Byford trainer Linda Hamilton for her first appearance for two months, gave further proof that she will be a leading contender for the…
Vespa Flies Home From Last
New Zealand-bred five-year-old Vespa caused a minor upset at Gloucester Park on Friday night when he started at $13.50 and charged home from last 700m from home to get up…
Space Junk’s First Win for Inwood
Seven-year-old Victorian-bred gelding Space Junk, who fractured his pelvis three years ago, broke through for his first win at his ninth start for his new trainer Giles Inwood when master…
Rock Me Over is an Iron Horse
Six-year-old Rock Me Over is proving to be one of the State’s greatest iron horses, who at Gloucester Park on Friday night celebrated his 38th start in the past 42…
Howlett Knows How to Pick a Winner
Busselton trainer Barry Howlett is a keen judge of breeding and horseflesh and he has no regrets that he paid the top price of $52,500 at the 2018 Perth APG…
Prentice Patience Pays Off in the Derby
Talented reinsman Justin Prentice’s plan of opting out of the early speed battles and conserving Mighty Ronaldo’s energy for the final stages paid handsome dividends when the WA-bred gelding unleashed…
WA Trotting Media Guild Friday’s Thoughts 30th April
It’s a pity that we won’t have a crowd at Gloucester Park on Friday night for the running of the Group 1 $200,000 Sky Racing WA Derby (2536m), but that…
Parmesan is a First-Up Specialist
New Zealand-bred four-year-old Parmesan will reappear after a three-month absence when he starts from the prized No. 1 barrier in the 2536m In The Gig On Sky Racing Pace at…
Space Junk Gets His Chance
A considerable drop in class should enable Space Junk to end a losing sequence of 11 (including only two third placings) when he starts from the favourable No. 2 barrier…
Alice Kay Favoured in a Stand
Former Victorian mare Alice Kay has bright prospects of celebrating her first appearance in a stand by winning the $30,000 Sky Racing Replays Laurie Kennedy Race For Roses over 2503m…