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Group 1 performerPremiumKalgoorlie potential launch pad for Sun’s Ascot carnival tilt

Trainer Lindsey Smith is setting Too Close The Sun for another shot at the Ascot carnival after he won the Ascot Gold Cup (1800m) and backed up a week later to run second to Inspirational Girl in the Railway (1600m) last year.

Jay Rooney

Brilliant trialPremiumParnham looks interstate for Indian Pacific

Indian Pacific won a Lark Hill barrier trial by almost seven lengths yesterday and trainer Neville Parnham said the Group 1 VRC Newmarket Handicap runner-up had improved further.

Ernie Manning

Winning spree Premium‘It’s a funny old game, racing’: Amasenus’ owner

Mark Chadwick is glad he gave Amasenus one more campaign to prove herself after an inglorious start to her racing career.

Jay Rooney

Defying the oddsPremiumBelmont win the perfect tonic for cancer survivor Skipworth

A year after a shock cancer diagnosis prompted doctors to predict he had just months to live, Deane Skipworth bucked the odds to score an emotional win at Belmont Park.

Jay Rooney

Flew homePremiumClassy chestnut storms to victory

Trainer Simon predicts Amasenus will be a Group 1 prospect after winning today’s $100,000 Bolton Sprint at Belmont Park.

Ernie Manning

Shocking momentRaces delayed after Doomben medical emergency

There was a frightening medical incident at Doomben on Saturday where a trainer suffered an apparent heart attack in the tie-up stalls.

Ben Dorries

Big hurdle PremiumNerodio to test Miller’s record-equalling Bolton bid

Trainer Simon Miller believes Nerodio will the biggest hurdle in his bid for a record-equalling fourth Bolton Sprint victory with classy mare Amasenus.

Jay Rooney

Spring carnivalPremiumO’Brien thrilled with star WA duo

Danny O’Brien couldn’t be happier with how WA stars Inspirational Girl and Superstorm have settled in to their new stable as he prepares to unleash the latter publicly for the first time.

Jay Rooney

Emerging sprinterPremiumBakranich backs Nerodio in to tackle Bolton Sprint

Trainer Stephanie Bakranich is confident emerging sprinter Nerodio can repeat his Beaufine Stakes victory when he tackles Saturday’s Listed HG Bolton Sprint (1200m) at Belmont Park.

Jay Rooney

Big queryPremiumMiller wary of wet track for Last Of The Line

Perth’s wet weather is threatening to foil trainer Stephen Miller’s plans for Last Of The Line ahead of his return in the HG Bolton Sprint on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

Out of actionPremiumWindstorm ruled out of Ascot carnival

Windstorm has been ruled out of the Ascot carnival after owner Bob Peters opted to take a patient approach with the Caulfield stakes winner.

Jay Rooney

Career boostPremiumBailey to drive in Victoria, then US

The 23-year-old drove his 200th winner when completing a Wagin treble on Friday night and he seems assured of strong opportunities in Victoria.

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Future starPremiumTrainer backs filly for bright future in east

William Pike got Baronova up to win the Belmont Classic despite dropping his whip at the 200m in a rare slip by the champion jockey.

Ernie Manning

Surprise streak PremiumThe Spruiker defies lack of size to chase fourth straight win

Weighing in at just 440k, The Spruiker has been a giant killer with a hat-trick of victories at Belmont this campaign.

Jay Rooney

Track woesPremiumBelmont track reeling from heavy rain and two race meetings

Perth Racing track manager Chris Nation has conceded the Belmont Park track is feeling the effect of Perth’s wet weather and 20 races on heavy going in five days.

Jay Rooney

Promising stayerPremiumDurrant puts faith in Belmont Classic favourite Tena Koutou

Trainer Adam Durrant is confident Tena Koutou will repeat his Aquanita Stakes victory with another feature win in Saturday’s $100,000 Listed Belmont Classic (2200m).

Jay Rooney

Bright futurePremiumVernon Brockman has another top prospect in his stable

Trainer Vernon Brockman has high hopes yesterday’s fast-finishing Belmont Park winner Ginger Baker will join a list of top gallopers he has developed in a 50-year racing career.

Ernie Manning

Big-name ownersPremiumGun WA cricketers, footballers taste success on racetrack

A trio of star WA cricketers, a Fremantle Docker and an ex-AFL player have big Ascot carnival hopes after their two-year-old It’sarayday scored an exciting win on debut at Belmont Park.

Jay Rooney

Victorian victoryPremiumMemsie Stakes the target for star Albany galloper

Group of Albany connections celebrate Caulfield victory with WA racing star Red Can Man.

Taj Stubber

Flight bookedPremiumBob Peters sending carnival prospects to Victorian stable

Leading owners Bob and Sandra Peters have taken a new approach by selecting Melbourne Cup winning trainer Danny O’Brien to prepare stars Inspirational Girl and Superstorm.

Ernie Manning

Trainer-driver takes Golden Slipper PremiumTwo-year-old storms home for reinsman Justin Prentice

Slipper fits Tricky Miki

Ernie Manning

Caulfield winnerPremiumGroup 1 target locked in for WA star Red Can Man

Trainer David Brideoake has Group 1 plans for Red Can Man after the WA star won Saturday’s Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.

Jay Rooney

COVID delayPremiumNerodio makes triumphant open company debut

Apprentice jockey Laqdar Ramoly booted home the biggest winner of his career when successful on Nerodio in the Beaufine Stakes at Belmont Park.

Ernie Manning

RacingJamie Kah creates Melbourne racing history

Jamie Kah has created a piece of racing history in becoming the first jockey to ride 100 winners in a season on Melbourne racetracks.

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