Yarradale Stud owner Lyn Sayers and stud manager Davy Hanratty will commence a rebuilding process when the Magic Millions National Sale gets underway later this month. It signals a new era for the Gidgegannup farm and follows a gradual across-the-board reduction of its livestock numbers since the death of Ron Sayers in May 2022.  “The Yarradale brand is thriving and we’re looking forward to a bright future with excellent facilities and a professional team,” Hanratty said this week.  “We’re coming off some outstanding results at the Perth Magic Millions with our highest-ever gross ..read more

Perth trainer Simon Miller often has referred to his super mare Amelia’s Jewel as his Ferrari. Like the famed historic Italian automobile, Miller deems Amelia’s Jewel as his slick, fast, finely tuned equine machine. Come Saturday, Miller will have to hand over the keys to his Ferrari as one of Australian racing’s successful partnerships draws to a classy exit. After 15 starts, nine wins, four seconds, $3,426,050 in prizemoney, one Group 1, three Group 2s, two Group 3s and two Listed victories, it’s the end of an era for Miller and Amelia’s Jewel. Western Australia’s pinup horse will run her fi ..read more

Fresh from one of the most satisfying days he’s experienced on a race track, trainer Grant Williams has outlined ambitious plans for outstanding Northam Stakes winner, Western Empire. The short term has been locked away with the Belmont Sprint (1400m), Hyperion Stakes (1600m) and Strickland Stakes (2000m) a trio of Group 3 races on the radar for Western Empire. The 2000m Strickland Stakes shapes as the pivotal race for Western Empire with Williams aiming for a coveted start in the prestigious Cox Plate (2040m) this spring in Melbourne. “He’ll go to the Belmont Sprint, the Hyperion is there and ..read more

Bustling not only boosted his status as the next rising star of Western Australia racing, but also gave trainer Dan Morton a unique feature double following a stroll in the park victory at Ascot on Saturday. After romping home by 4 ¼ lengths in the Karrakatta Plate (1200m), the hype continues to grow for the Oakland Park bred Bustling who dazzled again to win the WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) by 2 ½ lengths. The winning margin was not as great as the Karrakatta Plate two weeks ago, but the Frosted gelding had the Group 3 Sires’ safely in his grasp and sent out the $1.32 favourite he gave ..read more

Bustling not only boosted his status as the next rising star of Western Australia racing, but also gave trainer Dan Morton a unique feature double following a stroll in the park victory at Ascot on Saturday. After romping home by 4 ¼ lengths in the Karrakatta Plate (1200m), the hype continues to grow for the Oakland Park bred Bustling who dazzled again to win the WA Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) by 2 ½ lengths. The winning margin was not as great as the Karrakatta Plate two weeks ago, but the Frosted gelding had the Group 3 Sires’ safely in his grasp and sent out the $1.32 favourite he gave su ..read more

Perth Preview – 04 May 2024 Saturday’s racing happens to coincide with Star Wars day, a fact that will carry significantly more weight in the coming years when progeny of Lightsaber are burning around the course. Fun calendar facts aside, Ascot hosts Sires’ Produce Stakes Day, one of the most valuable pieces of the two-year-old puzzle, as a sprinkling of older horses start to amp up their preparation for the upcoming Belmont season. Race 1: RTG 78+ Handicap. 1000m. With just the four runners, this devolves into an Oprah Winfrey-style ‘everybody gets a talking point’ preview. Thomas Magnum can ..read more

Saturday 4 May 2024 Ernie Manning selects: RACE 1: LEXINGTON CITY (5), Thomas Magnum (4), Premium Choice (1), Beads (2). RACE 2: PROFIT POCKET (3), Play With Desire (1), Mystery Moment (7), Bandalera Beau (4). RACE 3: OLY’S CHOICE (5), Yarralea (8), Knot Secret (6), Sisu Warrior (1). RACE 4: EL PATRON (3), Lova Session (8), Tenacious Reward (5), Mack Mack (1). RACE 5: TWAIN’S ANGEL (3), Brave Spirit (5), The Boss Lady (1), Miss Flirtacious (7). RACE 6: TREASURED QUEEN (9), Capre Omnia (1), Deep Envy (6), Wicked Venom (4). RACE 7: BUSTLING (1), Golden Kathleen (9), Blue Rocket (8), Big Shots (2 ..read more

Scott Embry’s tips provided courtesy of TABtouch blog Saturday 4 May 2024 RACE 1 LEXINGTON CITY looks the only speed in the quartet of runners. Expect he will bounce straight on the lead and from there Chris Parnham will be able to dictate terms to them and turn it into a sit and sprint to suit himself. He drops 4.5kg on a brave second to highly talented filly The Boss Lady over 1100m and he should nearly pinch this. PREMIUM CHOICE is a previous 28 day winner, has Paul Harvey jumping on and is a dynamite Ascot 1000m sprinter. Danger. THOMAS MAGNUM arguably has the best point to point accelerat ..read more

Saturday 4th May 2024 Matt Coxall selects: PR1: Lexington City – Almighty Class – Premium Choice – Thomas Magnum (5 – 3 – 1 – 4) PR2: Paigey’s Turn – Play With Desire – Bandalera Beau – Profit Pocket (2 – 1 – 4 – 3) PR3: Desennea – Oly’s Choice – Yarralea – Sisu Warrior (3 – 5 – 8 – 1) PR4: Fortune’s Luck – Mack Mack – Tenacious Reward – El Patron (6 – 1 – 5 – 3) PR5: Twain’s Angel – The Boss Lady – Brave Spirit – Pleasure Cruise (3 – 1 – 5 – 2) PR6: Little Strawberry – Treasured Queen – Capre Omnia – Norich (2 – 9 – 1 – 7) PR7: Bustling – Golden Kathleen – Blue Rocket – Big Shots (1 – 9 – 8 ..read more

Darling View Thoroughbreds has announced Playing God’s service fee will rise to a WA record $49,500 (inc GST) in 2024. The news continues year-on-year increases since Playing God arrived at Mundijong in 2020 and he’s earned every one of them.  Stud manager Brent Atwell has actually been playing catch-up on the back of bigger black-type hauls every twelve months. Atwell acknowledged the continued racetrack achievements of Playing God’s progeny prompted the latest upgrade from $33,000.  “They’ve had an amazing season dominating The Pinnacles and winning Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 r ..read more