Top trainer Steve Withers is in the box seat to collect Saturday’s Listed $30,530 GreyhoundsWA Sandi’s Me Mum Memorial (520m) at Cannington with two of the Final favourites.
Hayden King
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club’s drawn-out dispute with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder over recycled water supplies has prompted the State’s governing body to switch the opening meeting to Esperance.
Neale Harvey, Amber Lilley & Tegan Guthrie
A win in a lowly Sunday maiden at Victoria’s Mornington Racecourse provided the Peters family with a sentimental victory after So Brave survived a near-death experience to make it to the track.
Bonjoy boosted an already superlative record in the Celebration Of Life Day Trophy (1500m) at Ascot, surging home from near last to conquer the $100,000 day’s highlight.
Osipenko scored his first win since 2023 courtesy of a masterclass in the saddle from James McDonald, coasting home with the Listed $200,000 January Cup (2000m) at Rosehill.
Blake Spriggs remains in a critical condition in ICU, while Beany Panya needs surgery on her spine.
Ben Sutton
Filly O’Ole provided hoop Tommy Berry with a poignant win in Friday night’s $3 million Magic Millions 2yo Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast, finally winning the elusive silverware remembering brother Nathan.
Some of WA’s best mares head the betting for Saturday’s $100,000 Celebration Of Life Day Trophy (1500m) at Ascot with five of the six market leaders all members of the fairer sex.
Albany trainer Rebecca Bayliss is spoilt for choice as she prepares to saddle up four runners in the $100,000 Mt Barker Sprint (1300m) on Sunday.
Cameron Newbold
Top trainer Paul Stuart will have a leading hand to play in Saturday’s Listed $30,530 GreyhoundsWA Summer Chase Final (601m) at Cannington with favourite Bezzecchi and able second-stringer Iron Works.
One of WA’s brightest young talents is set for a return following an extended 16-week layoff, making his first public appearance at Monday’s Lark Hill trials since an injury.
Jockey Austin Galati enjoyed a day out in Albany on Saturday, riding three winners on the seven-race card.
Luke Fernie’s speedster Man Crush provided his trainer with back-to-back successes in the Listed $125,000 Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot courtesy of a cunning ride from Chris Parnham.
It’sourtime was already a millionaire before the Group 3 $200,000 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington but further enhanced his affinity with the straight course by taking the day’s feature.
Albany trainer Stephen Sheehy only has a team of three but has one of WA’s hottest sprinters Oxbridge seeking a lucrative feature race double in the Listed $125,000 Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot.
One of the leading voices in racing has assessed the field and believes this runner can richly reward punters at the Magic Millions on Saturday.
Ben McClellan and Hayden King
Saturday’s $3 million 2yo Magic Millions Classic (1200m) at the Gold Coast shapes as one of the most open big races in memory, with a five-way split for favouritism in the dash.
Talented three-year-old Heez A Vibe proved superior in the $11,000 Harry Capararo Memorial Sprint Final (1832m) in Albany on December 28.
Lethal trainer-jockey combo Steve Wolfe and Shaun McGruddy scored a winning double in Albany on Sunday while hoop Jason Whiting saluted twice on Fitzpatrick Plate day.
Harry Grigson
Albany horseman Stephen Sheehy scored the biggest win of his training career after his much-loved galloper Oxbridge was a listed winner on Perth Cup Day at Ascot.
The man accused of lighting a fire that allegedly left a $1m damage bill for an iconic racecourse has been named during a brief court appearance.
Liam Beatty
In a move labelled ‘disturbing’, a Pinjarra horse trainer hired a private detective to find the home address of the much younger nurse caring for his dying mother.
Rachel Fenner
A late kick from smart galloper Playing Rio handed Albany’s Paul Hunter a memorable Fitzpatrick Plate victory for his stable on Sunday at Percy Spencer Racecourse.
The full-brother to Amelia’s Jewel is destined for a career in WA after local trainer Luke Fernie outlaid a whopping $625,000 to keep the charming son of Siyouni representing our home State.
