Darren McAuliffe justifiably sits in the top bracket of WA trainers. Over the last two decades his racing cv gives solid evidence of his status. McAuliffe’s trained a host of major winners including at the elite level in Melbourne. Gatting’s stunning upset win at  triple figure odds in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington a career-high . So, when the astute horseman gives Saturday’s impressive Ascot winner Chollima a massive rap it’s worth taking note and digging for more validation. The Starspangledbanner filly gave a glimpse of what was on offer for McAuliffe and connect ..read more

For the moment, it’s a dream for Robert Witten, but after Fly With Caution’s tough win, he doesn’t think it’s an impossibility. Witten believes progressive gelding Fly With Caution looks bound for better things after carrying big weight at Ascot on Saturday. Lumping 60kg, Fly With Caution appeared vulnerable when he hit the front early in the straight, but he responded when challenged by Cool Memory. The three-year-old was there to be beaten, but his grit and determination was able to drag him across the line and register his third straight win. It completes an almost flawless campaign for the ..read more

Oakland Park Stud landed another winning double at Ascot on Saturday with the wins of Triple Jay and then Sapphire Street in the Listed Sheila Gwynne Classic, both by champion Darley stallion Street Boss. In the first win, exciting four-year-old Triple Jay returned to winning form third-up from a spell in the Morley Growers Handicap (1200m). Heavily supported from $4.80 into $2.25 the Pearce Racing trained Triple Jay was settled one-out and one-back by jockey William Pike before peeling around heels into the clear on straightening. The gelding had a few lengths to make up but showed brillian ..read more

Saturday 27 April 2024 Ben Armstrong selects: R1: Siren Assault (1)     R2: Go Go Grommet (3)     R3: Barney’s World (4)     R4: Malkar Pindari (5)       R5: New Music (6)  R6: Baby Paris (2)     R7: Fast Flicker (5) R8: Becalotti (3) R9: Desennea (1) Follow The Guru on Twitter: @PerthGuru1988 The post Ben Armstrong’s Look @ Ascot appeared first on Ozrace ..read more

Perth Preview – 27 April 2024 While The Quokka and the Karrakatta Plate are now behind us, the racing behemoth rolls on, with a real sense of buzz and goodwill surrounding the industry following a successful mini-carnival. Saturday’s meeting might not have the emphatic punch of seven days prior, but there’s quality laced throughout the program, and nine winners to be found. Race 1: 2YO Plate. 1100m. This batch of juveniles find themselves in a bit of a weird spot, racing in the week between the Karrakatta and the Sires’ Produce. Show The Way was a stylish winner at Ascot a fortnight ago over 1 ..read more

Saturday 27th April 2024 Matt Coxall selects: PR1: Siren Assault – Show The Way – Rainline – Battle Commander (1 – 3 – 9 – 2) PR2: City Angel – Star Power – Platinum Class – Bread To Flirt (4 – 6 – 7 – 2) PR3: Barney’s World – Brave Strike – Hang Glider – Madam Kisses (4 – 6 – 5 – 2) PR4: Malkar Pindari – Triple Jay – Amber Glide – Street Parade (5 – 7 – 3 – 2) PR5: New Music – On Patrol – Fly With Caution – Bondi Plunge (6 – 4 – 1 – 7) PR6: Laced Up Heels – Baby Paris – Admiration Express – Real Danger (4 – 2 – 1 – 3) PR7: Enchanting Sound – Fast Flicker – Boab Boy – Fleur Delacour (8 – 5 – 2 ..read more

Scott Embry’s tips provided courtesy of TABtouch blog Saturday 27 April 2024 RACE 1 SIREN ASSAULT won the Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes and then last weekend sat three deep the trip in the Karrakatta Plate when still running fifth behind highly exciting (and potentially Hong Kong bound) juvenile Bustling. In 2023 Sean & Jake Casey backed up Snow Prince out of the Karrakatta Plate and he bolted in – they try the same thing in 2024 with Siren Assault. She’s the class filly and she’s tough. RAINLINE was brave on debut after being trapped three deep throughout. We get a sighter into that form with T ..read more

Thursday 25 April 2024 Ben Armstrong selects: R1: True Apostle (1)     R2: Riseanfall (2)     R3: Dance Boss (3)     R4: Star Power (4)       R5: Agassi (4)  R6: El Patron (1)     R7: River Rubicon (2) R8: Stop Dreaming (2) Follow The Guru on Twitter: @PerthGuru1988 The post Ben Armstrong’s Look @ Ascot ANZAC Day appeared first on Ozrace ..read more

Ascot 25/04/2024 R1: True Apostle $2.20 R2: Stevie’s May $4.00 R3: Forever Classic $4.20 R4: She’s Imminent $6.00 R5: Lucky’s Way $2.10 R6: Valdarena $5.00 R7: Rokanori $9.00/$2.80 R8: Beermullah $6.00 Best Bet: Lucky’s Way Double: Valdarena Follow Jesse on Twitter: @RealJesseDart The post Jesse Dart’s Ascot ANZAC Day Selections appeared first on Ozrace ..read more

Thursday 25 April 2024 Ernie Manning selects: RACE 1: TRUE APOSTLE (1), Spice Is Right (3), Tactics (2), Pass The Bubbles (7). RACE 2: MISS FLIRTACIOUS (6), Stevie’s May (7), Riseanfall (2), Magic Belle (5). RACE 3: DANCE BOSS (3), Forever Classic (4), Little Silver (1), Deetea (2). RACE 4: SHE’S IMMINENT (2), Star Power (4), Solar System (7), Legacy Of Tara (1). RACE 5: LUCKY’S WAY (5), Special View (1), Agassi (4), Kelvin (8). RACE 6: PULL THE TRIGGER (3), El Patron (1), Valdarena (7), Highland Flair (2). RACE 7: TIN CHOOKS (7), Casino Seventeen (1), Rockanori (8), What A Prince (13). RACE 8 ..read more