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A great day of good competitive racing without there being a feature event on the program. The main feature of course for the weekend was the Coolgardie Cup and it was taken out by the bargain of the century Inarticulate, a $500 purchase by Adam Durrant and now with stakes earnings of over $350,000, a fantastic result by all concerned. Inarticulte is by WA stallion Enforcer out of Don't Speak and was bred by Ross Waddell. Other locally bred winners over the weekend included: Hometown Princess (Beautiful Crow-Citilook) 1650m bred by Yarradale Stud Lost Opera (Oratorio-Quested Queen) 1000m bred by Mungrup Stud and Mr and Mrs L.Piper Street Value (Street Cry-Marscara) 2200m bred by G & G Bloodstock Australia Pty Ltd Hallowell Express (Tiger Hill-Stealing) 1650m bred by Heytesbury Thoroughbreds Pty LTd Speccio (Kendel Star-Step to Reason) 1400m bred by Cromartry Park Blacksmith (Hurricane Sky-Satan's Diamond) 1400m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud Golden Heart (Show A Heart-Punnets) 1000m bred by Mr & Mrs G.Giles
The emotions were running high at Belmont Park on Saturday when outstanding sprinter Idyllic Prince rewrote the record books with his third win in the Listed Goodwood Sprint. Idyllic Prince another of the Scenic stock has been an unbelievable racehorse with earnings just shy of the million dollar mark and having raced exclusively in WA. This war horse has been plagued by feet trouble and that has restricted him from being a Group 1 winner, but with the astuteness of trainer Jimmy Taylor the horse has been well managed and placed to the best of his abilities and is a family favourite at the stables of the Taylor's, having been on the property since he was a foal. Congratulations to all concerned! The racing on Saturday was first class and other locally bred winners included: Sentenza (Mr Prosperous-Dashing Ego) 1600m bred by Mr N.T.Smith Hawkeye Mort (Fighting Falcon-Nordanseuse) 2100m bred by Mr A.Mortimer Best Beware (Encosta De Lago- Miss Meliss) 2000m bred by Wyllie Group Pty Ltd Where there's smoke (Island Morn-Bethsabee) 1300m bred by Miss S.M.Boyle Idyllic Prince (Scenic-Uma Princess) 1300m bred by Durham Lodge thoroughbreds Lady Doll (Bletchley Park-Miss Metallica) 1000m bred by Mr B.Lucas
Winter racing continued at Belmont Park in what is genuinely been described as a mild winter at best, but the racing highlights have not disappointed. With no feature on the program the racing was full of good competitive fields which produced close finishes for most of the day. Of course it was Broome Cup day and many local racegoers headed up to the sunshine for what is becoming an annual pilgrimage for many as the Broome Cup is now very much a social highlight on the WA calendar, congratulation to Glen Cortes and Andrew Masters on winning the cup with Dance on Board. Other locally bred winners at Belmont Park included: Battle Emblem (Second Empire-Mississippi Belle) 1650m bred by Peters Investments Heart Ache (Jeune-Heartbeat) 1400m bred by Peters Investments Lauradane (General Nediym-Rose of Dane) 1400m bred by K.Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd Aquinas (Blackfriars-Lyric Grove) 2000m bred Mr and Mrs R.Harken Speccio (Kendel Star-Step to Reason) 1200m bred by Cromartry Park Delta Gee (Street Cry-Valiant Wave) 1400m bred by Rangeview Stud
The new season began with a bang for the cowboy, "Casper Cowboy", taking out the first listed event of the new season in the Belmont Newmarket. This horse has matured beautifully and is taking the next step as a first class race horse, he beat the gallant Shock Value who also showed he is up to the next level of racing. Other locally bred winners on the day were: Galldora (Minardi-Magic Puff) 1200m bred by Vinmar Nominees Pty LTd Hawkeye Mort (Fighting Falcon-Nordanseuse) 2000m bred by Mr A.Mortimer Freetime (Danetime-Lady Roe) 1000m bred by Mr G.Bull Admiring (Street Cry-Ballet Girl) 1600m bred by Mr J.Sarich and Mr P.Stilling Casper Cowboy (Vain RAncher-Sunsilk) 1200m bred by Mr I.J.Thompson
The last meeting of the season and it has been an outstanding season of racing and congratulations to all the premiership winners. The return of the sensational Karrakatta Plate winner Gold Rocks from Melbourne was the highlight of the meeting, and she showed she had lost none of her ability when she blitzed her rivals over 1000m. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Lauradane (General Nediym-Rose of Dane)1200m bred by K.Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd Re-imbursement (State City-Wild Revue) 1300m bred by Mr R.W.Price Bike Aaromba (Purewin-Simply Ebony) 1300m bred by Quanah Park Thoroughbreds Sunrange (Eternity Range-Pin Up Doll) 1600m bred by Sunset Rugs Jeverre (Noverre-Jevanswer) 2200m bred by Oakland Park Stud and F/J Kersley Where There's Smoke (Island Morn-Bethsabee) 1200m bred by Miss S.M.Doyle Gold Rocks (Oratorio-Alozie) 1000m bred by Mr G.Nicholls Ten Aces (Scenic-Laurelaine) 1400m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud
For your eyes only was the talk of the town after her scintillating win in the listed Beaufine Stakes. This filly is all class and she came with a withering burst of speed to win easily and break Coal Pak's race record that has stood for over 20 years. Bred locally by Rangeview Stud, this filly has all the potential to see her winning a good race over the carnival and we wish her connections all the best. Locally bred horses dominated the program, see below for breeding details: Come Party (Comfy-Not Tomorrow) 1600m bred by Mungrup Stud All Friared Up (Blackfriars-Proto's Path) 1200m bred by Oakland Park Stud Dante's Alert (Dante's Fury-Just A Ham) 1300m bred by Mr B.Morris and O.R.Sweetman Blacksmith (Hurricane Sky-Satan's Diamond)1000m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud For Your Eyes Only (Bletchley Park-Satan's Diamond) 1000m bred by Rangeview Stud Keshaar (Xaar-Keshet) 1600m bred by Oakland Park Stud Reflective Star (Tailings-Mirror Ball) 1600m bred by Mr N.Fotheringhome
It was great to see so many breeders at the Magic Millions Mixed July Sale. The sale overall was a great success for buyers and breeders and if you have any feedback in regard to the sale we would like to hear from you.
The main race of the day at Belmont Park was the 2000m Belmont Classic and it was taken out in superb style by the Mike Reed trained and Daniel Staeck ridden Peach Tree. This race was the final major race for the three year olds in what has been another great season for our younger horses. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Terada (Blackfriars-Framlingham) 1200m bred by Milfordale Stud Cold Handel (Oratorio-Icicles) 1000m bred by Mr L.N.Piper Underline (Medal of Honor-Nova Scotia) 1000m bred by Mr S.Casey Last Curtain (Blackfriars-Opera Singer) 1600m bred by Mr P.Fitzpatrick Grey Monarch (Verglas-Heartbreat) 1400m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Don't forget the annual Mixed July Sale conducted by Magic Millions on Sunday 25th July commencing at 11.00am. Also featuring a stallion parade at 10.30.
Winter racing at Belmont Park finally appeared with a wet and cold day descending upon the track, but fortunately the show went on and racegoers were treated to some great winter racing. AS there was no feature event on Saturday, the fields held up fantastically and many of the favourites saluted the judge. Locally bred winners had a great day again and see below for details:
Antique Rose (Redoute's Choice-Antique) 1400m bred by Peter's Investments The Entourage (Flying Spur-Under) 1000m bred by Heytesbury Thoroughbreds Mega Steel (Helenus-Cabernet Queen) 2000m bred by Key Pastoral Pty Ltd Bike Aaromba (Purewin-Simply Ebony) 1200m bred by Quanah Park Thoroughbreds Brave Knight (Fasliyev-Brave Reaction) 1650m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd
A magnificent day for all those ladies that ventured out for Pink Ladies Day, and sensational racing for the gents as well. The Oaks was taken out in spectacular fashion by the Bob Peters owned and bred in New Image, she exploded through the pack at the right time to beat Peach Tree and Snug Buggles. The other feature of the day was the Pink Ladies Luncheon Sprint and this race was taken out by the first up specialist in Shock Value, owned and bred by Rob and Jodie Gray from Rangeview Stud. Other locally bred winners included: Carbine Street (Bletchley Park-Florique) 1000m bred by Mr MS Jones Steve's Pick (Knowledge-Spicey Girl) 1200m bred by Mrs DC Wilson Prince Courvoisier (Courvoisier-Little Rosary) 1400m bred by Mr R.Smith New Image (More than Ready-Reflected Image) 2000m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Battle Emblem (Second Empire-Mississippi Belle) 1600m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Shock Value (Key Business-Graceton) 1200m bred by Rangeview Stud
Another great day of racing with the feature event being the listed York Stakes. A small but incredibly competitive field with the ever consistent Scenic gelding Superscenic storming home to win by a nose. Other locally bred winners included: Kens Double (Kendel Star-Even You) 1200m bred by Mr G.W.Maclou Henry De Horse (Gambade-Beat the Price) 1000m bred by Millfields Park Superscenic (Scenic-Magic Zem) 1600m bred by Mrs J.Bosci, Mr P.Bosci and Mr C.Atwell Rosendale (Jacamar-Bonny Jana) 1600m bred by Mr J.A.Glass Pillow Time (Danetime-Pillow Pal) 1200m bred by Mr E.Rigg, Mr G.Cossill
Next Saturday is Pink Ladies Day at Belmont Park and will feature the running of the Belmont Oaks for three year old fillies to be run over 2000m. See you all their in your pink finery.
Another spectacular day weather wise and a great program to boot. Guineas day for our three year olds and the field assembled was extremely even and generally when this happen a bookies result often occurs. Mighty Rossa a maiden going into the event surprisingly went straight to the lead and was never headed from the Bob Peters owned filly Tranquility. The other feature on the day was the Winter Championship Final and it was taken out by the ever consistent money spinner in Hide the Loot. Other locally bred winners included: Blacksmith (Hurricane Sky-Satan's Diamond) 1000m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Lodge Mega Steel (Helenus-Cabernet Queen) 2000m bred by Key Pastoral Pty LTd Manila I Scream (Fighting Falcon-Mandaras)2000m bred by Mr V.Sujanani Seize Control (Second Empire-Snatch) 1600m bred by Heytesbury Thoroughbreds and Mr D.Karpin Hide the Loot (Hideyoshi-Larceny Lady) 1400m bred by Mr B.Scofield Liquidation (Giant's Causeway-Artel) 1200m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd
The sun was still shining again on Belmont Park for the running of the Group 3 Belmont Sprint. The race was taken out by the horse that loves Belmont Park with only one defeat under his belt in, Grand Nirvana. The Scenic gelding has been a shining light this preparation and Fred Kersley will now be hoping he can take his winter form to Ascot for the Summer Carnival as he has shown that he has the ability to take it to the next level. Once again it was not easy to find the winners, but for locally bred horses the day was a triumph, those winners included: Galaxy Queen (Jeune-Lady Ashford) 2200m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Global Flirt (McFlirt-Majestic Belle) 1200m bred by Mr L.Piper Moonlight Drive (Helenus-Paris Moon) 1000m bred by Ms A.Fisher Valiance (Dauberval-Caress the Breeze) 1000m bred by Mr P.Cook and Ms A.Sheedy Magic Eight (Danetime-Magic Number) 1300m bred by Mr N.Randall Grand Nirvana (Scenic-Paradise Park) 1400m bred by Oakland Park Stud Brave Knight (Fasliyev-Brave Reaction) 1400m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd
There doesn't appear to be any winter at the moment, but Belmont Park was covered in sunshine for another competitive day of racing. With no feature event this weekend racegoers were faced with 8 strong fields to try and find a winner, and that hasn't been a easy task at Belmont so far this season. The most impressive win of the day came in the two year old event with the Pearl of Love filly Sweet Serenity getting out of her ground and then only just getting her head down on the line, she has all the makings of a lovely filly , and again what a disappoint to WA breeding with the only crop of the Pearl of Loves showing so much aability. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Hawkeye Mort (Fighting Falcon-Nordanseuse) 2100, bred by Mr A.H.Mortimer Sweet Serenity (Pearl of Love-Atavism) 1000m bred by Mungrup Stud Danish Conquerer (King Charlemagne-Danish Victory) 1650m bred by Mr J.Griffin Our Ol'Fella (Halo Homewrecker-Home Alabama) 1400m bred by Ms E.E.Giles Battle Emblem (Second Empire-Mississippi Belle) 1650m bred by Peters Investments Casanova Jack (Jacamar-Girl Trouble) 1200m bred by Mrs J.Summerhayes
Italian Day at Belmont Park is definitely the highlight event for the Winter Season and this meeting didn't let anyone down. Spectacular weather with equally spectacular racing and the feature event was all about the Jimmy Taylor team, three out of the first five placing's were filled by this stable in what was a remarkable achievement for WA's most consistent winning stable. Vain Raider the horse that has only been unplaced once in 20 starts took out the event over the race favourite Idyllic Prince who followed his every move but just couldn't bridge the gap on the high balling speedster. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Keshaar (Xaar-Keshet) 1600m bred by Oakland Park Stud Uma Park (Umatilla-Gold Park) 1200m bred by K A Enterprises Whistledownthewind (Star Cross-Cross My Heart) 1000m bred by Mr M.Macdermott Vain Raider (Kenvain-Tropical Minx) 1200m bred by Mr & Mrs L.Piper Hide the Loot (Hideyoshi-Larceny Lady) 1400m bred by Mr B.Scofield Simplyirresistable (Royal Academy - Windana) 1400m bred by Mr E Van Heemst and Mrs M.Van Heemst
A wet and wintry day at Belmont Park but that didn't stop a great competitive day of racing. With the feature of the day being the Sky Racing Provincial Championship Final, taken out by the consistent Ten Aces that obviously likes the sting out of the ground as he grew another leg down the outside of the track to win impressively. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Hot Tamale (Oratorio-Fimmel Fox) 1000M bred by Mungrup Stud Striken (Kenvain-Strike the Wind) 1400m bred by Mr and Mrs L/S Piper Danish Conquerer (King Charlemagne-Danish Victory) 1600m bred by Mr J.Griffin Bike Aaromba (Purewin-Simply Ebony) 1200m bred by Quanah Park Thoroughbreds Ten Aces (Scenic-Laurelaine) 1400m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbreds Lady Doll (Bletchley Park-Miss Metallica) 1000m bred by Mr B.G.Lucas
Next Saturday is the Group 3 Roma Cup meeting and what a day is planned with the Italian community to be their on mass, the main event for the Winter Season.
Belmont Park was covered in sunshine and the crowd was out to witness a fantastic day of racing. The day provided WA Breeders with a bonanza as every winner on the program was WA Bred, congratulations breeders ! The feature race of the day was the HG Bolton Sprint, the leas up race to the Roma Cup, and it was taken out by the newly gelded Grand Nirvana in what was a very good win over another Scenic in Idyllic Prince. Other locally bred winners on the day were: The Entourage (FlyingSpur-Under) 1000m bred by Heytesbury Stud Mabel Grace (Kendel Star-Belle Heed) 1400m bred by Mr S.Hoare Chin Chin (Eternity Range-Valley of Ice) 2000m bred by Mr & Mrs L.Piper Superscenic (Scenic-Magic Zem) 1650m bred by Mrs J.Bosci, Mr P.Bosci and Mr C.Atwell Black George (Blackfriars-Bumbelina) 1200m bred by Mr A.Papandroulakis Hermosa Corona (Beautiful Crown-If you Believe) 1200m bred by Allise Pty Ltd Grand Nirvana (Scenic-Paradise Park) 1200m bred by Oakland Park Stud Solidwickedcruel (Second Empire-Chantilla Lass) 1400m bred by Mr M.O.Dill-Macky
A small card for the second Saturday meeting of the new winter season, obviously the weather being so beautiful it is not actually feeling like Winter is approaching, maybe the trainers are thinking the same thing! I'm sure over the next couple of weeks, beginning with the Bolton Sprint that fields will start to pick up. The meeting did produce a lot of good winners and was some compensation for an unlucky run in the Derby for God has Spoken, with an easy kill over 2000m, a very deserved win for connections. Other locally bred winners on the program included: God has Spoken (Blackfriars-Dolly Will Do) bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbreds 2000m Our Ol' Fella (Halo Homewrecker-Home Alabama) bred by Ms E.Giles 1200m Legend Express (Legend Wind-Zippity Blink) bred by Mr B.J.Shortis 1600m Striken (Kenvain-Strike the Wind) Mr & Mrs L/S Piper 1400m Casper Cowboy (Vain Rancher-Sunsilk) bred by Mr IJ Thompson 1200m
Welcome back to Belmont Park the winter head quarters for Perth Racing. The feature of the day was the Group 3 WA Sires Produce and what a finish it was. The race continued what has been an epic battle between two outstanding fillies in Motion Pictures and Miss Condition and once again in the space of a fortnight the luck was with Motion Pictures and took her outstanding season earnings to $600,000 plus. It goes to show what having a good two year old can do and what a summer it will be with more clashes likely to happen between these two star fillies. Fillies prevailed in the event with the first three placegetters being of the fairer sex. The other feature was the Diggers Cup and it was taken out by Pencaza. Other locally bred winners on the day were: Black Nijinsky (Bletchley Park-Born with Wings) 1000m bred by Ms E.E.Giles See A Victory (Mister C - Danish Victory) 1000m bred by Mr J.Griffen Inferno (Dante's Fury - Say You Will) 1400m bred by Alwyn Park Sleepwalk Z(McFlirt-Shrew) 1300m bred by Mr & Mrs L.Piper Motion Pictures (Oratorio-Zabore Loch) 1400m bred by Mr D.Hammarquist Proud Falcon (Fighting Falcon-Vainquer) 1300m bred by Mr FT Castledine
The final day of the Autumn Racing Carnival at Ascot and the WA Derby being a great spectre with the Victorian raider Chartreux taking the honours from the ever consistent Bridgestone. Chartreux is trained by David Hayes and is by Catbird, a full brother to WA Sire Bearcat. The second feature of the day was the Matchmaker Classic and it was taken out by the Scenic mare Scenic Fair showing a great turn of foot to win convincingly. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Beach Express (Success Express-Sengiggi Beach) 1000m bred by Rosemead Pty Ltd ATF the Ward Family Trust Romida (Vain Rancher - Music Lesson) 1200m bred by Mr J.Parise Calico Blue (Serheed-Royal Guilt) 2200m bred by Mr K.Fleay and Mrs C.Fleay Pearler (Zedrich-Rosie's Gesture) 1600m bred by Mr N.Parnham Scenic Fair (Scenic-Tivoli Danz) 1200m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud Chin Chin (Eternity Range-Valley of Ice) 1800m bred by Mr and Mrs L.Piper
Summer Racing at Ascot has seen some fantastic racing and now it is upwards and onwards to our Winter Racing head quarters at Belmont Park racecourse.
Wow! What a day of racing on Saturday and a triumphant result for WA Breeders with Oratorio filly Motion Pictures winning the Karrakatta and Trade Fair Filly Absolute Pleasure running third, giving Oratorio the last two Karrakatta Plates. Also on the program was the WA Oaks and it was taken out by the tough filly in Impressive Jeunay and she will now take on the boys in the WA Derby next Saturday and will be extremely hard to beat as the fillies have a super record when taking on the boys in the Derby. Also on the program was the Grandstand Cup and first up specialist Megatic again proved that fresh is best in his world. Locally bred winners on the program included: Proud Falcon (Fighting Falcon-Vainquer) 1200m bred by Mr F.Castledine Megatic (Danetime-Mega Role) 1400m bred by Mr and Mrs L.Sauzier Rocky Range (Eternity Range-Love the Sun)1500m bred by Mungrup Stud Motion Pictures (Oratorio-Zabore Loch) 1200m bred by Mr D.Hammarquist Gold Commodity (Laranto-Bonzara Gold) 1200m bred by Mr N.Randall
The Carnival is approaching with next Saturday being super Saturday for the Ladies with the WA Oaks and the feature for our two year olds in the Karrakatta Plate. Saturday's racing was superb with some outstanding winners including Brother Mak winning the feature of the day the Melvista Stakes and staking his claim for the Group WA Derby. Other locally bred winners for the day included: Shock Value (Key Business-Graceton) 1400m bred by Rangeview Stud Ortessa (Oratorio-Sweet Synergy) 1200m bred by Mr and Mrs P.Hills of Cheval Stud Doyoudare (Langfuhr-Bloomy) 1800m bred by Mr and Mrs R Divitini Island in the Sun (Island Morn-Not Fade Away) 1200m bred by Mr M.Brennan, TJ McEvoy, BJ Loan, G.McTaggart Our Ol'Fella (Halo Homewrecker-Home Alabama) 1200m bred by Ms E.Giles Chin Chin (Eternity Range-Valley of Ice) 1600m bred by Mr & Mrs L/S Piper Striken ( Kenvain-Strike the Wind) 1400m bred by Mr & Mrs L/S Piper
A brilliant days racing at Ascot on Saturday where five outstanding stakes races produced thrilling finishes. The main feature of the day was the Group 3 Strickland Stakes and the sensational Marasco didn't let favourite backers down with a scintillating win over 1800m. The two year old features were one by the exciting filly Miss Condition and the colts division was taken out by the equally impressive Riosand. The other two features were the Natasha Stakes taking out by the tough mare Impressive Jeuney and the Miss Andretti sprint was won by the good galloper Escadaire. Other locally bred winners on the program were: Comparison (Tale of the Cat - Fortune Streak) 1400m bred by Yarradale Stud Lexicon Gold (Dr Johnson-Golden Gourmet) 1400m bred by Mr R.Morgan, P.Hough, G.Morgan Miss Condition (Blackfriars-Condition) 1100m bred by Esquin Syndicate Marasco (Scenic-Bluegrass Belle) 1800m bred by Oakland Park Stud and Mr and Mrs N.Duncan
The feature races for our Autumn are now underway and over the next three weeks we are going to be seeing some excellent racing from some very exciting young horses. Lets all get out and witness the future champs of WA Racing.
Racing at Ascot was featured by the J C Roberts Stakes run over 1800m and a traditional lead up to the WATC Derby that is fast approaching. The race was taken out by the exciting Neville Parnham trained galloper in Bridgestone, giving Neville the quinella with God Has Spoken running second and the outstanding filly For Your Eyes Only running a courageous third. Saturday also saw the first running of the Roy Edwards Memorial for two year olds. Roy along with his wife Maureen have been long standing members of the West Australian Bloodhorse Breeders Association and we were all saddened by the news of his passing and send our condolences to the whole of the Edwards Family. Roy was an outstanding trainer and a fantastic judge of a yearling and his knowledge and input will be sadly missed. Other locally bred winners on the day included: Big Ted (Marooned-La Bolero) 1600m bred by Mr P.Belcastro, A.MacAlister, G.Dickie Ortessa ( Oratorio-Sweet Synergy) 1000m bred by Mr P.Hills and Mrs S.M.Hills Taxtime (Danetime-Taxa) 1800m bred by Dr R.Lukatelich and M.Strugen Round Tuit (Ihtiram-Lassiter's Lass) 1500m bred by Mr D.Ramsay Flight Path ( Bletchley Park-Sweepshot) 1200m bred by Mr RJM Anderson and Mrs AB Anderson Inferno (Dante's Fury - Say You Will) 1400m bred by Alwyn Park Stud
The 2010 Geraldton Cup was run on Sunday and was taken out by the ever consistent race mare in Calico Blue. The Batavia Sprint was also taken out by the handy sprinter in Beat The Storm.
Five Stakes Races were held at Ascot on Saturday and what a day it was. The first feature of the day was the Supremacy Stakes for two year olds and the race was taken out by the consistent filly Miss Condition in extremely impressive style over the hot pot Motion Pictures. The Raconteur Stakes followed with a grinding win to the tough filly Cheri Cheval, giving Paul Harvey his first winner back from injury. The WATC Stakes was a competitive race and was taken out by the good galloper London and the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes was taken out by the almighty Marasco, returning from injury and blasting away his rivals in typical Marasco style. The three year old filly feature was the 1000 Guineas and what can we say about the flying filly For Your Eyes Only, she is a freak and is so exciting to watch. Other locally bred winners on the day were: Great Destiny (Second Empire-My Lily) 2200m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Miss Condition (Blackfriars-Condition) 1100mm bred by Esquin Syndicate Cheri Cheval (Comfy-Parisian Princess) 1400m bred by Mr T.Molloy Marasco (Scenic-Bluegrass Belle) 1400m bred by Oakland Park Stud and Mr & Mrs N.Duncan For Your Eyes Only (Bletchley Park-Communique) 1800m bred by Rangeview Stud On the Carpet (Euclase-Saviour) 1400m bred by Namerik Thoroughbreds
The Penang Sprint meeting will be held at the beginning of July this year and we will be putting a package together for members who wish to attend. Dates would be from Thursday 1st July to Tuesday 5th July although anyone can stay longer if they wish. More details are available on the newsletter that will be sent out today or by calling the office. Numbers are limited so call as soon as possible.
What an exciting week Perth Racing had with the Bunbury Carnival being a huge success with the gallant little mare Mekong Miss taking out the Bunbury Stakes and Whipsaw a relative newcomer to the staying ranks stepping up from a maiden win to take out the feature in the Bunbury Cup. Congratulations to all and also the Bunbury Turf Club for what was an outstanding week of racing. Saturday racing at Ascot produced some extremely competitive racing with some of the fields not being overly big but the closeness of finishes made for a great spectacle. The feature of the day was the TJ Smith Trophy over 1600m and it was taken out by the appropriately named Yabigorse from the favourite Morant and the fast finishing Ranger for third. Other locally bred winner son the day were: Delamaine Diva (Courvoisier-Glenal's Girl) 1200m bred by Mr I.C.Spencer Regol Street (Zentsov Street-Regolith) 1200m bred by Mr T.Patrizi Key Miss (Key Business-Lady Marj) 1600m bred by Esquin Syndicate Acute Brute (Poliuto-Leaniday) 2100m bred by Miss A.Williams and Mr S.Sullivan Euclassy Thing (Euclase-Colluvium) 1500m bred by Yarradale Stud Henry De Horse (Gambade-Beat the Price) 1200m bred by Millfields Park Estiarte (McFlirt-Blazing Angel) 1100m bred by Mr S.Vahala and Reece Lardi
The good horses are back and Saturday's meeting was just a taste of things to come. Oratorio had a day out with the brilliant Motion Pictures winning her third straight race with ease and it is very difficult in seeing anything at this stage toppling her in the feature two year old races in the near future. The Group 3 Champion Fillies Stakes was one by the gallant little filly in Le Plunge who lead from start to finish it what was a gutsy effort. Congratulations to Robert and Anne Anderson who bred the filly and now race her, a nice bit of black type for their breeding stock. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Motion Pictures (Oratorio-Zabore Loch) 1000m bred by G.Hammarquist On the Carpet (Euclase-Saviour) 1200m bred by Namerik Thoroughbreds Saytorio (Oratorio-Sayder) 1200m bred by Mungrup Stud My Becks (Second Empire-My Zapherine) 2200m bred by Mr B.Nathanson Le Plunge (Tobougg-Ski Lodge) 1600m bred by Anita Vale Stud
The 2010 Pinjarra Cup was taken out by the gallant little mare in Simply Adorable. This little mare always figures in the placing's and tries her hardest and this was her biggest feat to date when tactically ridden by Danny Miller she was able to round up the field before the home turn and convincingly win from the race favourite in Almohaad.
Simply Adorable (Blackfriars-Fortunate Sally) bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud
A great day of racing even though the temperature was reaching the high 30's. The Challenge Stakes was the feature and it was taken out by the enigmatic galloper Morant who finally put it altogether in a race and showed what everyone knew he was capable of doing. The race produced some outstanding performances from a Derby point of view and collectively this could be the States best group of three year olds produced for a long time, the next couple of races leading up to the Derby will I'm sure produce a different winner every time because there is just so much talent and the racing will be scintillating so make sure your out at the track to witness out next stars of the track. Other locally bred winners on the day included:
Oh Halo (Oratorio-Milihalo) 1100m bred by Mungrup Stud, Mr L.Piper and Mrs S.Piper Sacred Crown (Beautiful Crown-Jersey) 1100m bred by Yarradale Stud Go Buster (Danetime-Madam Gunda) 1000m bred by Mr & Mrs D.Harrison, Mr G.Donovan, Mr D.George, Mr G.Beauglehole Big Ted (Marooned-La Bolero) 1400m bred by Mr P.Belcastro, A.MacAlister, G.Dickie Impatient Times (Numerous Times-Impatient Lass) 1200m bred by Mr C.Ferguson Morant (Fusaichi Pegasus-Suspicion) 1400m bred by Peter's Investments Pty Ltd
Get your tickets now for the SKMRC Fundraising Race Day. This now yearly event has the focus on Skin Cancer and always raises a large amount for the foundation. Tickets are $50 a head and includes entry, race book, food and drink vouchers in the comfort of an air conditioned room. Come to the races and support this worthy cause, call 9224 0333 for tickets.
The last race of the day had everyone in awe as the bonny filly For Your Eyes Only came with a scintillating burst of speed down the outside to capture her third win in a row with a lot more in store for her and her connections over the coming season. The racing is starting to hot up with Autumn Carnival horses now beginning there early steps in what will be a fantastic time of feature races in the coming month and a half. The Bunbury Carnival and the Pinjarra Cup will also provide great South West Feature events in the next couple of weeks. Other locally bred Saturday winners included: Impatient Times (Numerous Times-Impatient Lass) 1000m bred by Mr C.Ferguson Galaxy Queen (Jeune-Lady Ashford) 2200m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Meltdown (McFlirt-Valley of the Ice) 1800m bred by Mr L.Piper and Mrs S.Piper Tottenham Hots (Oratorio-Roaster) 1400m bred by Mr P.Griffin For Your Eyes Only (Bletchley Park-Communique) 1200m bred by Rangeview Stud
The main focus of the weekend racing was at Bunbury on Sunday with the running of the AHA Cup, a traditional lead up race to the Pinjarra and Bunbury Cups. The race was subsequently taken out by the up and coming stayer and odds on favourite Almohad, just getting the nod over what was nearly an upset result caused by the outsider Saratime. The racing at Ascot did not have a feature race, but the excitement was seeing the return of the More than Ready gelding in Sir Hallowell, and this race did not disappoint with a huge run being put in by this highly promising young horse that may head to Sydney after his next assignment in the Challenge Stakes. Other locally bred winner son the program included: Noname City (State City-Femme) 1000m bred by Mr H.Daly Galaxy Queen (Jeune-Lady Ashford) 2200m bred by Peters Investments Changing Lanes (Racers Edge-Throwing Copper) 1600m bred by Mr P.Flynn Delta Bay (Pricelessly-Datrina) 1400m bred by Mr V.S.Sujanani Money Exchange (Magic of Money - Satan's Sequel) 1400m bred by Mr T.Lee Taharka (Akhenaton-It must be a grey) 1200m bred by Mr R.G.Muran
After the excitement of last weeks Magic Millions Race Day and a week of Yearling Sales, last Saturdays meeting was a low key affair that still produced some outstanding winning performances. The Cyril Flower Stakes was taken out by the consistent Hurricane Sky gelding in Habadeclorka giving this underrated stallion another Stakes winner. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Heavenly Divine (Niello-Good Heavens) 1800m bred by Oakland Park Stud Given Vision (Bletchley Park-Family Pak) 1100m bred by Mr B.Mouritz All Fury (Dante's Fury-All Lace) 1100m bred by Mr W.Patten Heart Ache (Jeune-Heartbeat) 1600m bred by Peters Investments Dane Smile (Danetime-Scenic Smile) 1400m bred by Esquine Syndicate
What an exciting week with the Perth Magic Millions Sales being a fantastic result and then complimented by a sensational Saturday of first class racing. Congratulations to all Breeders for producing top quality stock and obviously results speak for themselves with Sales figures up across the board. The two Magic Million races were superb in quality and the results were very fitting with the 3 year old race being won by the odds on favourite For Your Eyes Only, bred by Rangeview Stud. The two year old winner Time to Climb gave Danehill Stallion Bearcat a remarkable start to his career and congratulations go out to Taunton Vale Stud. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Cobble Lane (Medal of Honor-Miss Italia) 1200m bred by Mr KM Vinicombe Pampanito Jack (Grandera-Miss Baldivis) 2200m bred by Mr ML Flannery Destino (Bletchley Park-Genuine Girl) 1200m bred by the Blue Chip Syndicate For Your Eyes Only - (Bletchley Park-Communique) 1400m bred by Rangeview Stud Time To Climb -(Bearcat-True Roman) 1100m bred by Mr A.Hassan NSW Star Risca - (Kenvain-Rijinsky) 1800m bred by Privilege Syndicate Heart Ache -(Jeune-Heartbeat) 1400m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Congratulations to Durham Lodge on being 2009 WA Breeder of the Year. Durham Lodge also the Sire of the Year in Scenic and the Broodmare of the year in Daughters Charm, dam of Gilded Venom and Scenic Blast. A fantastic effort by the Smith family.
Racing at Ascot on Saturday provided a varied range of good winners leading into next weeks Magic Millions Sales and also the big Magic Million race day next Saturday in which their is much anticipation regarding the quality of this years two year old event. The week will be filled with a lot of excitement for both breeders and purchasers of what is an outstanding catalogue with some amazingly bred horses that I'm sure will be our next stars of the turf. Saturday winners included: Bombara (Tiger Hill-Smooth Mover) 1100m bred by Oakland Park Stud and Mr M.Edwardes Barometric (Xaar-Fine Forecast) 1500m bred by Oakland Park Stud Twilight Hero (Danzero-Twilight Spy) 1000m bred by Mr G.R.Daws Changing Lanes (Racers Edge-Throwing Copper) 1600m bred by Mr P.Flynn Golden Heart (Show a Heart-Punnets) 1200m bred by Mr G.Giles and Mrs R.Giles Mekong Miss( Ihtiram-Balmerigia) 1500m bred by Elmhurst Stud Darntime (Danetime-Koukla) 1000m bred by Mrs S.Campbell Taharka (Akhenaton-It Must Be A Grey) 1200m bred by Mrs R.G Muran
With most people expecting the racing to quieten down for a few weeks, that certainly didn't happen on Saturday with some sensational racing even though a feature event wasn't on the program. Taunton Vale Stud had a exciting day leading up to the Perth Magic Million Sales with their freshman stallion Bearcat landing both winners of the two year old events with the lovely filly Time to Climb blitzing her rivals and the equally impressive first starter Kiddy Cat. Locally bred winners on the program included: Time to Climb (Bearcat-True Roman) 1000m bred by Mr A.Hassan Kiddy Cat (Bearcat-Never's Kid) 1000m bred by Taunton Vale Stud For Your Eyes Only (Bletchley Park-Communique) 1200m bred by Rangeview Stud Street Value (Street Cry-Marscara) 2200m bred by G & G Bloodstock Aust Pty Ltd On The Carpet (Euclase-Saviour) 1200m bred by Namerik Thoroughbreds Coronate Verglas-Ostracise) 1500m bred by Mr R.Goulden and Mr J.Wilberforce Heart Ache (Jeune-Heartbeat) 1200m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd
A fantastic meeting was also held at Mt Barker with the running of the $90,000 Mungrup Stud Sprint. The race was won by the up and coming Bletchley Park gelding in Spitfire Ace trained by Darren McAuliffe. The record heat was also accompanied by a record crowd and congratulations go to Margaret Skinner and the team at the Mt Barker Turf Club.
Anyone wanting tickets to what will be a fantastic night of socialising before the start of the Yearling Sales, call Ronnie or Sharon on 92779880 for tickets or more information.
In what will be a fantastic meeting featuring the $90,000 Mungrup Stud Sprint to be run over 1300. Anyone interested in a action packed day featuring great racing plus the sampling of wines and gourmet foods from local producers should head straight to Mt Barker this Sunday. Always a great meeting and nominations are expected to be strong with Perth's leading trainers expected to be taking a strong team of high glass gallopers to tackle the sprint and also the other 9 events on the program. For further details please contact Margaret Skinner on 0447 512 873.
The aftermath of the Carnival took its toll on numbers at Perth Racing head quarters but the racing was competitive and produced a few surprises along the way for punters. The upset of the day being the sprint with the hot pot Ma Ma Machine who had blitzed rivals a week earlier in the Summer Scorcher upstaged by the General Nediym war horse in Electric General. The day did produce quite a few locally bred winners including: Sky Magic (Hurricane Sky-Adapting) 1100m bred by Miss WM Bunbury Significant (Flying Spur-Dark Hope) 1600m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Mekong Miss (Ihtiram-Balmerigia) 1200m bred by Elmhurst Stud Golden Heart (Show A Heart-Punnets) 1200m bred by GL Giles and Mrs RAC Giles Lead Rope (Real Jester-Gay Abandon) 1100m bred by Mr FTJ Castledine
Perth Racing welcomed in a new decade with a bang, over 23,000 people witnessed the running of the 2010 Perth Cup with Adam Durrant training the quinella. Lord's Ransom a Jeune gelding out of Palace Alice and owned by the successful Bob Peters won the 2400m race from the stable mate the little grey mare in Ma Chienne who tried gallantly to overhaul the big chestnut to fail by a short head. The race was run at a slow tempo, but the end result was a blanket finish from first to 10th with a few hard luck tales behind the placegetters. The whole program was a success for WA Breeders with Trade Fair siring his first 2 year old winner for the season in the impressive Absolute Pleasure, bred by Vinmar Nominess out of the good producing mare in Magic Puff. Trade Fair has once again stood this season at Evergreen Lodge and they would be delighted to get such an early winner from this shuttle stallion. The summer scorcher was also taken out by the Adam Durrant trained Ma Ma Machine.
Other locally bred winners included: I'm Here To Win (Numerous Times-Tribal Conquest) 1000m bred by Taunton Vale Stud Golden Heart (Show A Heart-Punnets) 1000m bred by Mr GR Giles and Mrs RAC Giles Keshaar ( Xaar - Keshet) 1600m bred by Oakland Park Stud Mekong Miss (Ihtiram-Balmerigia) 1400m bred by Elmhurst Stud
A low key meeting was held at Ascot on Saturday, but the racing did not disappoint with the running of the final lead up to the Perth Cup being the ATA Handicap and the final black type race for the fillies and mares with the La Trice Quality. The ATA Handicap was won by the old Spice gelding New Spice breaking a long run of outs, but showing that he still has some wins left in him. The La Trice Classic was won by the up and coming staying mare in Impressive Jeunay and she looks the real deal for the Oaks and Derby next year. Other winners on the program included: Fleming Son (Bletchley Park-Business Girl) bred by Mr A Anderson, D.Jones, C.Hamilton, I Thewlis, J.Mcleish and D.Michael Almighty Runner (Blackfriars-Dandy Stepper) bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbreds Love A Buzz (Love A Dane-Golden Choice) bred by Rangeview Stud New Spice (Old Spice-Legal Consent) bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Star Risca (Kenvain-Rijinsky) bred by Privilege Syndicate
The Carnival is starting to wind down with the only major now being the 2400m Perth Cup on New Years Day, but that didn't stop Saturday being a sensational day of racing with the running of the CB Cox Stakes and The RS Crawford Stakes. The win of Lord's Ransom in the CB Cox Stakes has now seen him becoming the dominant favourite in the 2010 Perth Cup in what is shaping to be a great spectacle. Old war horse Stratazoa upstaged some more fancy rivals in his win over 1000m in the RS Crawford Stakes. Other winners on the program included: Miss Condition ( Blackfriars-Condition) 1000m bred by Esquin Syndicate Keshaar ( Xaar-Keshet) 1400m bred by Oakland Park Stud Xaaravid (Xaar-Avid) 1100m bred by Ms EE Giles Inarticulate (Enforcer-Don't Speak) 1600m bred by Mr R.M.Waddell Mekong Miss (Ihtiram-Balmergia) 1500m bred by Elmhurst Stud Ballroom Crown (Citidancer-Carry the Crown) bred by Mr D.K.Dupre, Mrs LJ Dupre
At last WA connections finally tasted some spoils of the carnival after the Victorian and NSW raiders had claimed our two big Group 1's. The Adam Durrant trained Proart added some value to his impressive pedigree with a fantastic win in the Group 3 A.J.Scahill Stakes, being by outstanding stallion Rock of Gibraltar out of the super race mare Beaux Art. ImprThree year old filly Impressive Jeunay won the 2100m St Leger and Castletown Keys took out the listed Starstruck Quality over 1400m. Mungrup Stud had a field day breeding three of the 8 winners on the program. Hot Tamale (Oratorio-Fimmel Fox) 1100m bred by Mungrup Stud Hallowell Express (Tiger Hill-Stealing) 1500m bred by Heytesbury Stud Bike Aaromba (Purewin-Simply Ebony) 1200m bred by Quanah Park Thoroughbreds Rocky Range (Eternity Range-Love the Sun) 1500m bred by Mungrup Stud Proart (Rock of Gibraltar-Beaux Art) 1400m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd Castletown Keys (El Moxie-Miiharo) 1600m bred by Mungrup Stud
Congratulations to Yarradale Stud and Heritage for his magnificant two year old winner in Flying Heritage. Heritage of course is the half brother to the great champion Northerly by Flying Spur and judging by the look and the way Flying Heritage won it won't be taking people long to take notice of the outstanding pedigree of Heritage. Congratulations to all!
The last of the Group 1's but the Carnival of Summer racing rolls on. The Kingston Town Classic was just that, a classic race to watch, but unfortunately for WA the prize was taken away by our Eastern States counterparts for the second year running. Snipers Bullet made amends for last years luckless trip by taking away now two Group 1's in a fortnight after not winning a race for over two years, and it was a great training performance by Tracey Bartley and was expertly ridden by Damien Oliver. Three year old Blackfriars gelding God Has Spoken was gallant in defeat as was the tough Scenic Shot who was definately looking for further after his staying campaign in Melbourne. The other features of the day included the Queens Cup that was taken out by Gondorff and the Sir ERnest Lee Steere Classic that was won by Dino Mak. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Flying Heritage (Heritage-Czaba) 1000m bred by Yarradale Stud Kender (Kenvain-Tender Smile) 1200m bred by Mungrup Stud and Mr & Mrs L.Piper Impatient Times (Numerous Times-Impatient Lass) 1100m bred by Mr C.Ferguson Proart (Rock of Gibraltar-Beaux Art) 1500m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd Truckin Tobie (Greenlander-Eyes of Laughter) 1800m bred by Saharri Park and Mrs S.Fearon
More exciting racing at Ascot is to come with the Christmas period fast approaching and the Perth Cup less than a month away, let's hope everyone is gearing up for a sensational period of top class racing in Perth.
The Carnival continued on with the running of the $500,000 Winterbottom Stakes, the premier sprinting race in Western Australia and a race that should definitely be looking at an upgrade to Group 1 status with the quality of Sprinters it is now attracting. The race was taken out by the well performed Victorian mare Ortensia with her Bernborough like finish to get over the top of the tough performer Idyllic Prince and the consistent mare Black in Time. The other feature races on the program were the Listed Aquanita Stakes taken out by the Blackfriars gelding God has Spoken and the Jungle Dawn Classic that was won by the beautifully bred Broadway Belle. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Trustee Brown (Oratorio-Highway Belle) 1400m bred by Mungrup Stud and Mr & Mrs L.Piper Kim Trader (Theatre-Kim Uma) 1000m bred by Kim Garden Syndicate Pete the Profiler (Fimiston-Thelma of Tudor) 1400m bred by Mr S.Palmer Doyoudare (Langfuhr-Bloomy) 1600m bred by Mr R.Divitini and Livio Divitini WA God has Spoken (Blackfriars-Dolly Will Do) 1800m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud Broadway Belle (Redoute's Choice-Antique) 1400m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd Radiant Prince (Tribu-Society Miss) 1400m bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Next Saturdays meeting features the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic featuring a clash of the Railway horses plus the return of Group 1 performer Scenic Shot and the up and coming three year olds, something for us all to get excited about.
The First day of the Ascot Summer Carnival featuring the Group 1 Railway Stakes and what a race it was. Packed with Eastern States invaders including the Emirates Group 1 winner All American and the unlucky placegetters in Gold Salute and Snipers Bullet, this race was always going to produce something special and it lived up to all the hype. The race was taken out by last years unlucky runner in Snipers Bullet (Bite the Bullet-Yallah Terrace), this horse has been placed consistently at Group1 level but had not won a race for two years and the pressure was on NSW trainer Tracy Bartley to get this horse over the line, and at the top of the Ascot straight jockey Nash Rawiller let his charge down and away he went to score a convincing win from the ultra consistent Tarzi and the unlucky Color Correct. Other big race winners on the day included the Placid Ark Stakes winner Kid Choisir ridden by Damien Oliver and the Tattersall's Cup winner Ma Chienne giving trainer Adam Durrant and young jockey Alan Kennedy their 3rd winner for the afternoon. Locally bred winners on the program were also to the fore including: Margaret Street ( Ihtiram-Good Heavans) 1200m bred by Oakland Park Stud and Mr M.Edwardes. A half relation by Bletchley Park will be offered for sale at next years Perth Magic Millions by Oakland Park Stud Pete the Profiler (Fimiston-Thelma of Tudor) 1400m bred by Mr S.Palmer Casanova Jack (Jacamar-Girl Trouble) 1200m bred by Ms J.Summerhayes Inarticulate (Enforcer-Don't Speak) 1400m bred by Mr R.Waddell Ma Chienne (Verglas-Just Act) 2200m bred by Mr J.Andrew
And now for the most anticipated sprinting race in Western Australia, the Group 2 Winterbottom Stakes featuring Melbourne galloper Lucky Secret, 3 year old sensation Waratah's Secret, Idyllic Prince and many more. Let the stars roll out next Saturday.
A cracking meeting was held at Ascot on Saturday with three feature races leading into next Saturday's Million Dollar Group 1 Railway Stakes. The three feature races produced some upset results including the Group 3 Colonel Reeves being won by one of the outsiders in Revolition upsetting the short priced favourite Hay List. The WA Guineas was taken out by the tough filly Clueless Angel and the RJ Peters by the ever consistent Elliotto, a horse that has taken the next step this preparation. All in all these were classic races that once again show cased West Australian breeding with the likes of WA stalwart stallion Key Business and the new kid on the block Oratorio producing feature winners. Other locally bred winners on the program included: Trustee Brown (Oratorio-Highway Bliss) 1100m bred by Mungrup Stud and Mr & Mrs L.Piper Dane Smile (Danetime-Scenic Smile) 1200m bred by Esquin Syndicate Royal Devotion (Verglas-Never Blue) 1200m bred by Mr & Mrs F.Fiore winning the Listed Jungle Mist Classic Moonlight Drive (Helenus-Paris Moon) 1000m bred by Ms A.Fisher Revolition (Key Business-Prospect Sky) 1100m bred by Rangeview Stud Clueless Angel (Oratorio-Petite Angel) 1600m bred by Mungrup Stud
Mary Scott of Namerik Farms is in desperate need of a foster broodmare. Please contact Mary on 9525 2505 if you can help
A fantastic feature race meeting was held at Ascot on Saturday, the fields were sensational and the racing did not disappoint. Idyllic Prince continued on his winning ways by taking out the Group 2 Lee Steere Stakes in sensational fashion and winning his fourth feature in a row and taking his earnings to over $729,300. The carnival is definitely on our doorstep and the racing and the good horses will create what is expected to be one of our best carnivals. The other local winners on Saturdays program included: Motion Pictures (Oratorio-Zabore Loch) 1100m bred by Mr D.Hammarquist Dampier Dayz (Dante's Fury-Bargainee) 1500m bred by Mr D.Holdsworth Stars Aligned (Not A Single Doubt-My Pink) 1200m bred by Wyadup Valley Farm Ma Chienne (Verglas-Just Act) 2200m Mr R.J.Andrew Corporate Sam (Corporate Raider-Lady Saba) 1800m bred by Mr B.Galluccio Idyllic Prince (Scenic-Uma Princess) 1400m bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud Proart (Rock of Gibraltar-Beaux Art) 1200m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd
Scenic Shot finally delivered the knock out blow for his Group 1 maiden win in Melbourne. After producing a game run in the Cox Stakes the week before Scenic Shot showed his toughness with a brilliant two length win in the Group 1 Mackinnon Stakes and took his earnings to over the two million dollar mark. A great money making machine after being bought for $36,000 at the Perth Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale by Danny Morton. Scenic Shot is out of Sweepshot, a Dr Grace mare that has also produced last Saturdays winner in Flight Path. Scenic Shot was bred by Robert and Ann Anderson of Anita Vale Stud who have also been long term clients of Len and Danny Morton, congratulations to all concerned.
A cracking days racing with the Group 3 Asian Beau Stakes and the 3 year old fillies tackling the listed Burgess Queen Stakes and the colts and geldings in the Fairetha Stakes. These three races did not let us down with the super Kasabian winning the Asian Beau and now heading straight into the Railway Stakes and the son and daughter of the sensational Oratorio in Waratah's Secret and Clueless Angel producing outstanding displays. Both these three year olds were bred down at Mungrup Stud. Other winners on the program included: Royal Devotion ( Verglas - Never Blue) 1000m bred by F & J Fiore Freetime (Danetime-Lady Roe) 1000m bred by Mr G.J.Bull Hawkeye Mort (Fighting Falcon-Nordanseuse) 1800m bred by Mr A.Mortimer Jeverre ( Noverre-Jevanswer) 1200m bred by Oakland Park Stud and F/J Kersley Clueless Angel ( Oratorio-Petite Angel) 1400m bred by Mungrup Stud Waratah's Secret (Oratorio-Blissfully) 1400m bred by Mungrup Stud Kasabian (Choisir-Safety Valve) 1400m bred by Astrik Pty Ltd Vain Raider - (Kenvain-Tropical Minx) 1000m bred by Mr & Mrs L.Piper
A great meeting and now for Melbourne Cup day.
Cox Plate Day at Ascot Racecourse with the main race of the day being the Group 3 Prince of Wales Stakes. Once again the race provided us with the highs and lows of racing with the evergreen sprinter Idyllic Prince winning his second Prince of Wales Stakes and taking his earnings to over the $600,000 mark. The race was marred by the tragic death of outstanding sprinter Dark Target who unfortunately collapsed after the event from a suspected heart attack. Our condolences go out to Christine Stelmach and family for the loss. The meeting was extremely competitive with many locally bred horses taking the honours, amongst the winners were: Motion Pictures (Oratorio-Zabore Loch) bred by Mr D.R.Hammarquist - 1000m Demonic Age (Bletchley Park-Fandang) bred by Geisel Park Pty Ltd - 1000m Friars Touch (Blackfriars-Hollywood Touch) bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbred Stud - 2200m Kasabian (Choisir-Safety Valve) bred by Astrik Thoroughbreds - 1200m Delta Gee (Street Cry-Valiant Wave) bred by Rangeview Stud - 1500m Idyllic Prince (Scenic-Uma Princess) bred by Durham Lodge Thoroughbreds Flight Path (Bletchley Park-Sweepshot) bred by RJ & AB Anderson
The opening of our premier track Ascot for the Summer of Racing, and what a day was delivered. Two listed races on the programme in what was a taste for up and coming feature races over the summer carnival. The Northerly Stakes was taken out for the second year running by Danetime gelding Megatic and the Belgravia Stakes was taken out by the horse that everyone is talking about in the Oratorio gelding Waratah's Secret. Other locally bred winners to salute on the programme included: Bodgie Business (Key Business-Our Rhodes Scholar) 2200m bred by Rangeview Stud Moonlight Drive (Helenus-Paris Moon) 1100m bred by Ms AM Fisher Jeverre (Noverre-Jevanswer) 1200m bred by Oakland Park Stud and FR & JA Kersley Megatic (Danetime-Mega Role) 1400m bred by Mr & Mrs L/B Sauzier Waratah's Secret (Oratorio-Blissfully) 1200m bred by Mungrup Stud
Next Saturday we look forward to the Group 3 Prince of Wales Stakes over 1200m
CONGRATULATIONS TO TAUNTON VALE STUD ON BEARCATS SUCCESS WITH HIS FIRST RUNNER BEING A SATURDAY TWO YEAR OLD WINNER.
Time to Climb was purchased at the Perth Magic Millions Premier Sale by John Chalmers Bloodstock on behalf of Mrs Janelle Harvey for $75,000. By Danehill Stallion Bearcat out of True Roman, Time to Climb showed blistering speed from an outside barrier and ran the exceptional time of 57.74 for 1000m, a very exciting prospect for the future.
The final day of Winter racing and what a sensational day to end what has been a wonderful winter for Perth Racing. Over the winter period we have seen many top liners that will be putting WA Racing on the map not only locally but interstate as well, even though we want our horses to stay in Perth for as long as possible. With the likes of Grand Nirvana, Hay List, Dark Target, Waratah's Secret, Kid Choisir, London and many more our racing is going from strength to strength. Locally bred winners on the programme included: Time to Climb (Bearcat-True Roman) 1000m bred by Mr A.Hassan. First two year old winner of the season and a great start to the breeding career of Danehill stallion Bearcat. West River Boy (Danetime-Phornet) 1000m bred by Mr E.Hill & Mrs B.Hill Hallowell Express (Tiger Hill-Stealing) 1400m bred by Heytesbury Stud Broome Time ( Danetime-Degrade) 1200m bred by Mr J.D.Chalmers Colour Correct (High Yield-Never Blue) 1400m bred by Mr F.Fiore Vain Strike (Kenvain-Strike the Wind) 1650m bred by Mr L.Piper & Mrs S.Piper
Onwards and upwards to what will be a fantastic summer of high quality horses and excitement plus at Ascot.
As Belmont Winter Racing is winding down the meeting on Saturday provided the racing public with some sensational tight racing and a glimpse of future feature race winners including the likes of For Your Eyes Only and Birthday Stakes winner London. Locally Bred horses that saluted the judge on Saturday included: Marine Drive ( Scenic-Princess of Pop) 2000m bred by Mr D.P.Summers For Your Eyes Only (Bletchley Park- Communique) 1000m bred by Rangeview Stud Black In Time (Blackfriars - Stop In Time) 1400m Bred By Durham Lodge
Kalgoorlie Cup day being the main focus with the winner being Gondorff (Montjeu-My Funny Face) ridden by Daniel Staeck and finally breaking through for a well deserved win. Belmont Park produced a good meeting with the main highlight being the seventh straight win of the Statue of Liberty gelding Hay List. Other locally bred winners on the program included: She's So Right (Right Wing-She's So Halo) 1400m bred by Mungrup Stud Pillow Time (Danetime-Pillow Pal) 1300m bred by Mr E.Rigg & Mr G.Cossill WA Pak In Black (Star Pak - Canny Justice) 1200m bred by Estate of the Late C.Atwell, Mrs P.D.Atwell Dylans Empire ( Second Empire - Iceify) 2000m bred by Mr.C.Marino
Well done to David & Jenny Harrison on being the breeder/owner and trainer of McLurch winner of the 2009 Hannans Handicap
A great result for West Australian bred horses with Triple Luck (Akenhaton-Casual Lies) winning the Mal. Group1 Astro Wal Lai Toi Sprint Trophy and Captain Obvious (Verglas-Shahtor) winning the Million dollar Gr. 3 Magic Millions Classic- leading from start to finish.
In what is a fantastic result for Western Australian Racing, Scenic Blast has been named Australian Racehorse of the year. and also picked up another two awards including Sprinter of the Year and Australian Trained International of the year. Congratulations to Durham Lodge and all the connections of this outstanding sprinter, and all the best of luck for the future.
Saturday 29th August 2009 - Even though there were no feature races on the day, what an outstanding meeting for feature event winners of the future. With the likes of Hay List (6 straight), Shock Vale (3 first up wins), Tudor Lad (5 wins) and Colour Correct (3 wins), Western Australian racing has a lot to look forward to heading towards our Summer Carnival, and things are really starting to warm up with the beginning of Spring and Kalgoorlie Round on our door step. Locally Bred winners on the programme included: Manila I Scream - (Fighting Falcon-Mandaras) 2400m, bred by Mr V.S.Sujanani Galldora - (Minardi - Magic Puff) 1200m, bred by Vinmar Nominees Shock Value - (Key Business-Graceton) 1200m, bred by Rangeview Stud Battle Emblem - (Second Empire-Mississippi Belle) bred by Peters Investments Colour Correct - (High Yield-Never Blue) bred by Mr F.Fiore
Also congratulations to Reverend Lovejoy (Love A Dane - Bold Joy) bred by Rangeview Stud for winning the Ausdrill Coolgardie Cup
Saturday 22nd August 2009 - Listed Goodwood Sprint Day Another fantastic meeting with the feature Goodwood Sprint producing another super result for WA Breeders. Idyllic Prince (Scenic-Uma Princess) bred by Durham Lodge winning his second straight Goodwood Sprint and taking his earnings to in excess of $450,000.
Centrum -(Danetime-Paris Moon) 1000m - 5 wins. Bred by Ms A.M.Fisher
Dante's Banquet-(Dante's Fury-Sericite Sal) 2200m - 11 wins. Bred By R.A.Dalla-Costa
Miss Timed - (Danetime-Falsify) 1200m - 4 wins.Bred by Mr G.Ralston
Game Park -(Bletchley Park-Social Habits) 1200m - 7 wins. Bred by Mr & Mrs R.Edwards
Late Night Flight -( Red Eye Special - Polish Spirit) - 5 wins. Bred by Ted Van Heemst
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