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THOROUGHBRED RACING DEPARTMENT Racing Manager: David Hunter 14 Hasler Road, Osborne Park 6017 Twitter: @DavidHunter_27 Trainers’ Service Centre: (08) 9445 5277 24 Hour Nomination Service: (08) 9445 5278 Fax: (08) 9445 9312 Website: rwwa.com.au/CRIS/ Email: racing@rwwa.com.au Twitter: @rwwa_thor Office Hours Monday to Friday: 7am to 4pm Saturday: 7am to 10am Sunday: 7am to 9am Late scratchings outside these times must be lodged with the Race Club. STEWARDS DEPARTMENT 70 Grandstand Road Ascot 6104 Email: stewards@rwwa.com.au General Enquiries: (08) 9445 5570 Fax: (08) 9479 3116 RWWA Integrity Integrity Recorded Message Service: 9445 5565 Email: racingintegrity@rwwa.com.au Principal Investigator: Phil O’Reilly 0407 197 597 LICENSING, REGISTRATIONS & STAKES 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017 Email: licreginfo@rwwa.com.au Telephone: (08) 9445 5558 Fax: (08) 9445 5586 Forms can be found at www.rwwa.com.au RACING & WAGERING WA HEAD OFFICE 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017 (08) 9445 5333 fax (08) 9244 5914 Email: info@rwwa.com.au Web: www.rwwa.com.au METROPOLITAN RACECOURSES & TRAINING FACILITIES Ascot Race Days (08) 9277 0888 fax (08) 9277 0803 Belmont Racecourse (08) 9470 8222 fax (08) 9470 8224 Ascot Track Tower (08) 9277 0826 Lark Hill Curator Manager: Greg Horne Phone/Fax: (08) 9524 3408 Mobile: 0432 830 290 Trackwork Supervisor/Deputy Steward: Jim Pilkington 0419 570 100 RACING AHEAD WA Editiorial: Hayley McDermott Email: hayley.mcdermott@rwwa.com.au Subscriptions: Alanna Philippe Phone: (08) 9445 5371 Fax: (08) 9244 5914 Email: alanna.philippe@rwwa.com.au Racing & Wagering Western Australia 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017
Shining Knight after winning the Belmont Sprint with jockey Peter Hall
Features
02 WARTA Encouragement Award 03 Gary's golden start to Kalgoorlie season 06 Off the Track 08 Owners Only 13 Feature Races
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WARTA Encouragement Award Promising apprentice riders Randy Tan and Kate Fitzgerald have earned the Western Australian Racehorse Trainers Association encouragement award for June. Tan and Fitzgerald figured prominently after they completed their maiden metropolitan success at Belmont with Foxalicious and Jestpatim respectively. Tan rode out Foxalicious confidently, running over the top and getting the better of pacesetter, Shostakovich by a narrow head margin. Foxalicious was having her first start for Tan’s host trainer, Stephen Miller, after previous stints with Craig Wright and Ross and Clint Price.
Fitzgerald proved the key on Dave Harrison’s Jestpatim when the Patronize gelding ended a 12 start losing sequence at Belmont in May. Fitzgerald skilfully worked across from her wide barrier and had the fiveyear-old perfectly placed behind the leader, Forseen. The young jockey sent Jestpatim to the front with 100m remaining and had enough in hand to hold out perennial placegetter, Street Bandit. Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Riding Master, John Claite, said Tan and Fitzgerald had been working hard and were getting good reward after travelling to all country tracks.
Congratulations to Randy Tan (bottom) and Kate Fitzgerald (top)
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Gary's golden start to Kalgoorlie season Popular thoroughbred trainer Gary Bowen has celebrated a halfcentury association with the Goldfields turf industry by making a flying start to Kalgoorlie’s racing season. A winning double, provided by Private Business and Arsenal Power before a big crowd at the memorable Goldfields Anzac Day race meeting, maintained Gary’s run of success. Butterfly Kiss and Aerospatiale were other winners from his small team in early stages of the Kalgoorlie racing calendar. Private Business had won seven Kalgoorlie races for Gary, at the time of writing, in mid-June. The Key Business gelding is among numerous gallopers who have thrived after a transfer to his trainer’s Kingston Court stable, located within 200m of Kalgoorlie’s famous winning post. “Having a home and stables near the turn out of the home straight is ideal,” Gary said. “It’s only a short walk across to track work and the races. And, most importantly, it’s clear that horses really enjoy the environment here.”
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Gary said. “The veterinary board gave Dad approval to perform veterinary duties, until a qualified vet took up residence here.” Many racing visitors called in to chat with Tom at his central Kalgoorlie pharmacy, near the intersection of Maritana and Hannan streets, adjacent to the famed Palace and Exchange hotels. The ever-cheerful Tom would take moments off from dispensing prescriptions to willingly provide information on Kalgoorlie news and events. Tom had had left school at 13 and began his working life as a pharmacy delivery boy, taking filled prescriptions to customers, before he rose to be a pharmacist. “After hours from the pharmacy, Dad became a vet, caring for the treatment of animals and pets ranging from horses, dogs and cats to budgerigars,” Gary said. “As a youngster, I would be there to assist him in his veterinary work.
The 65-year-old Bowen is also well known as a long-time taxi driver.
“Dad reserved Sundays for his veterinary round of horse stables. It become my favourite time to accompany him and my interest in racehorses was consolidated.
Asked if he could write a book on his experiences in the Goldfields cab industry, Gary does not hesitate.
“Swabbing of horses at race meetings was also on Dad’s list of vet duties, and again I was his assistant.
“I bought a taxi in 1982,” he said. “After nearly 35 years as a Kalgoorlie taxi driver, I reckon I could write at least 10 books.”
“Helping swab a string of Kalgoorlie Cup winners, minutes after their big triumphs, are among my most vivid memories from younger years.”
Racing is distinctly the friendly-natured horseman’s main priority. “I concentrate on racing when our season starts early each year,” he said. “Then, there’s more focus on taxi driving after Goldfields racing wraps up in September.” Gary is first to admit he was fortunate to receive from his late father, legendary Kalgoorlie personality Tom Bowen, a wonderful foundation in racing knowledge. Goldfields pharmacist Tom Bowen was also recognised as Kalgoorlie’s veterinarian for in the vicinity of 25 years. “Kalgoorlie did not have a practising veterinarian over a long time,”
Born at Kalgoorlie in 1915, Tom Bowen, was struck by polio during an epidemic. He was left with a slightly crippled leg, but this did not stop him from becoming one of Kalgoorlie’s leading citizens. He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Honours list for his services to the community and sport. Tom was the Golden Mile Trotting Club president for 15 years and also a club committeeman over many other seasons. In an ultimate accolade, the main facility at Kalgoorlie’s harness racing course has been named The Tom Bowen Grandstand. Features RACING AHEAD - July - 3
Gary's golden start to Kalgoorlie season The Tom Bowen Memorial is among Kalgoorlie pacing’s main events each season.
Looking back to the mid 1970s, almost immediate success was enjoyed by Gary after the granting of his own trainer’s licence.
Tom was awarded life memberships of the Golden Mile Trotting Club, South Kalgoorlie Fire Brigade, Kangas Football Club and Eastern Goldfields Kennel Club.
“One of our first horses was talented veteran Mess Fury,” Gary said. “Previous to joining our stable, he had been the beaten hot favourite in a Hannan’s Handicap.
He keenly supported fire drill competitions between fire brigades. Goldfields fire brigades have long competed with distinction when matched against teams from across WA at an annual clash in Perth.
“He came to our stable as a seven-year-old went on to win eight races for us, in addition to running 14 seconds. I’ve always thought he could have scored extra wins, if I had been a more experienced trainer when preparing him. He was a 1200-metre specialist, who battled to run out 1400 metres.”
Tom's widow Betty, 84, still lives in Kalgoorlie. "Mum solidly supported Dad in all his projects," Gary said. Before he took out a racehorse trainer’s licence in the mid 1970s, Gary Bowen gained more hands-on racing experience by assisting his neighbour, trainer George Grljusich. The highly respected Grljusich has been one of Kalgoorlie’s best known trainers since the 1960s and consistently developed quality gallopers. Moss Kingdom, winner of the 1984 Perth and Adelaide Cups for trainer Frank Maynard, is among a lengthy list of classy graduates from the Grljusich stable. “I helped George lead horses from his Egan Street stable to the racecourse,” Gary said. “One of my favourites from George’s team in the early 1970s was Prince Sharesa, who figured prominently in Goldfields cups.” Prince Sharesa was at the peak of his career when winning the 1974 Boulder Cup. Ironically, when Gary and his late wife Sharron moved to Kingston Court in 1994, George and his wife Pat, who had earlier shifted from Egan Street, again became next door neighbours. The families continue to maintain adjoining stables. The saddest chapter of Gary’s life came two years ago, when Sharron passed away, at the age of 60, as a result of a blood cancer. Gary and Sharron had been married for 43 years. Sharron was a pillar of strength to Gary. She shared his racing interest and owned gallopers in partnership with him. Their children Lee-Anne, 44, and Bradley, 39, live in Kalgoorlie. Gary is the proud grandfather of Sarah, Cody, Laura, Zoe and Kallum. Eldest grand daughter Sarah, 20, is studying at University.
Checking through Gary’s list of winners in the past four decades, it is apparent that most of them had originally been tried on metropolitan and near-city tracks. Gary has formed strong links with owners and trainers who regularly send him horses to assess whether they will be suited to Kalgoorlie racing. Perth businessman Frank Fiore has transferred gallopers to Gary over many seasons. “Frank’s been a friend since his years of living in Kalgoorlie,” Gary said. “If Frank’s horses are not up to winning in Saturday company at Ascot and Belmont, he’s prepared to transfer them to Kalgoorlie. “I’ve been fortunate to receive a number of his gallopers who don’t quite reach city winning standards. “Quite a few of Frank’s horses have been in Ross Price’s stable at Capel. “Frank and Ross have enjoyed outstanding success with winners including top class sprinter Smoko. “When it’s decided one of their gallopers will be switched to our stable at Kalgoorlie, I’ve found that Ross doesn’t hesitate to fully inform me on the horse’s training and racing histories. “Having this knowledge is a big advantage when taking on new horses.” The former Price-trained horses who have won for Gary in Kalgoorlie include Private Business, Bright Reason, Menuhin, Spanish Madam and Fire Side. Private Business, who Gary races in partnership with his son Bradley, was transferred to Kalgoorlie two years ago. He has been consistently placed in addition to winning seven races from a little over 20 starts there. He launched his 2015 campaign with two impressive wins. The gelding, who cost $100,000 at a Perth Yearling Sale, is a half-brother to Railway Stakes winner Covertly and prominent WA sire So Secret. “Private Business has been very good to us,” Gary said. “He’s no superstar, but is a favourite in our stable.” Gary, preferring to limit his team to five or six horses, has added a blend of interstate and WA recruits to his stable this season. Butterfly Kiss came from Colin Webster’s Ascot team. Arsenal Power raced in Victoria before being prepared by Ross Price and his son Clint. Aerospatiale had been in NSW. A win was recorded by Butterfly Kiss at her first start for Gary. He predicts the mare will have a bright future in Goldfields racing. The five-year-old Lonhro gelding Arsenal Power opened his Kalgoorlie career with a second and then a win. Last year’s Bowen-trained Kalgoorlie winner Formidable Storm and Bomber Bel were consistent placegetters for Gary, early in the current Goldfields season. Some of Gary’s other winners from past seasons have been Vino Vino, Kiwi Dancer. Star Of Burgundy, Pride Of Burgundy, Queen Of Burgundy, Ellenbrook, Dazz’s Dream, Not So Vain, Pierluigi Express and Canacskaroo.
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Gary's golden start to Kalgoorlie season The Frank Fiore-owned Vino Vino won in Kalgoorlie at each of his first four starts for Gary. Kiwi Dancer won several Kalgoorlie races under Gary’s preparation. “He was a little stallion who always produced his best in races,” Gary said. “He enjoyed a lengthy racing career.” Bright Reason, Not So Vain, Canacskaroo, Menuhin, Ellenbrook, Dazz’s Dream, Star of Burgundy, Queen Of Burgundy and Pride Of Burgundy were multiple Kalgoorlie winners while at the Bowen stable. Away from the racecourse, Gary finds life as a taxi driver is rarely dull. “It has its moments,” he says. “Once, when I walked to the left of the cab, as a woman passenger was leaving, another woman passenger sprang behind the steering wheel and drove away. “It was a shock to see my taxi taking off without me. Fortunately, she drove for only a short distance before stopping.” Occasional fares to Esperance, Norseman and Leinster make Kalgoorlie taxi driving worthwhile for Gary. “We’ve got a taxi contract with the railways to take engine drivers to locations, which are often remote, when new crews are needed at short notice to take over driving shifts,” Gary said. Considering the future, Gary is keen to give absolute priority to staying involved as a trainer in the blossoming Goldfields thoroughbred scene.
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“I’m thinking of selling the taxi and concentrating on racing,” he said. Bowen stable followers will welcome opportunities to continue hailing winners.
2015 Liquor Stax Northam Challenge Thursday 17th September: Thursday 17th September: Monday 28th September: Monday 28th September: Wednesday 14th October: th Wednesday 14 October: Northam Cup Day Sunday 25th October
Sunday 25th October:
$20,00060+ 60+Rating Rating over $20,000 over1300m 1300mheat heat
$20,000 60+ Rating over 1300m heat $20,000 60+ Rating over 1400m heat $20,000 over1400m 1400mfinal heat $45,00060+ 60+Rating Rating over
$20,000 60+ Rating over 1400m heat $45,000 62+ Rating over 1600m final
Points allocated: 1st – 15; 2nd – 8; 3rd – 7; 4th – 6; 5th – 5; 6th – 4; 7th – 3; 8th – 2; 9th to last – 1 point
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Sharon Joyce Equine Welfare Officer Email: sharon.joyce@rwwa.com.au Phone: (08) 9445 5146 Mobile: 0438 746 487 Location: 70 Grandstand Road, ASCOT WA 6104
UNLIKELY SUSPECTS Sometimes the most unlikely horses can turn out to be a good thing. They can be right under your nose and in your face every day and still you don’t realise. People can be like that too. “It’s the quiet ones you gotta watch”, I’ve always been told.
Thank you Eric for taking the time to educate your racehorses along the way. It makes them so much more attractable, more valuable and easier to find them suitable homes when they are finished racing. You are obviously doing all the right things.
From what I can work out, Eric Wake is a Thoroughbred trainer who works tirelessly around the clock (like the majority of trainers do,) so he can work in an industry he loves, while caring for and training his racehorses, all the while trying to make ends meet. Between his fencing business and training his small team of racehorses at Ascot, there is very little spare time to indulge in some of the pleasures in life.
Eric is successfully helping to increase the demand for and dollar value of retired Thoroughbred racehorses. No longer should they be given away for free, they are worth far more than that.
This is why, for a man who is so busy, I find it surprising that of the 7 horses of Eric’s Off the Track has assisted to rehome in the past year, six of them are turning out to be outstanding mounts in other equestrian disciplines. The 7th horse sustained an injury while racing, deeming it unsuitable to race and is now used for breeding purposes.
It is no spate of good luck or coincidence that when I am out and about at different equestrian events, the 6 horses Eric has successfully rehomed in the past year are absolute standouts. Congratulations Eric.
All of these horses have lovely manners on the ground and in the saddle, are good to float and shoe, they are very brave and not easily spooked and they enjoy their work. Could it be that Eric does more with his horses than simply train them to race? That he sees these horses as more than a business, and has their future livelihood in mind and not just their immediate racing future? I think so! Obviously he is nurturing and educating them along the way. Thinking about your racehorse’s future from the day it is born, or the day it is bought at the sales, or even as it enters your stable as a training prospect, increases the chances of the horse living an eventful and healthy long term life post racing. I hate to say it, without sounding like an animal activist, but a racehorse is not just for racing. Yes it is bred to race, but that does not mean when it is finished racing your duty of care ceases. Failing injury or bad temperament ex racehorses can move onto second careers.
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Owners Only hosted a track-work breakfast event on Wednesday the 17th June at Ascot racecourse. The morning started bright and early with horses’ track working in the background. The venue for the function was the 1900 bar, where more than 70 owners and industry people were in attendance. The purpose of the event was to provide a further networking opportunity for owners and to showcase the behind the scenes aspects of track-work. The morning also featured the barrier draw for the 2015 WAROA – Belmont Guineas. The guests were treated to a complimentary hot breakfast with the addition of coffee/tea and pastries. Each guest also received a gift bag containing Owners Only merchandise for their support of the event. The function was complimented by a live broadcast from TABradio. The hosts’ for the morning were regular breakfast show hosts David Shortte and Richard Bell supported by leading race caller Darren McAullay. Owners Only Ambassador Dean Cox was in attendance assisting with the barrier draw and speaking to both guests and the TABradio panel. Throughout the morning trainers, owners and special guests were interviewed by the panel. Prizes were given out both on the floor to guests and to TABradio listeners via social media. Also on the morning, industry people working hard in the stalls with regular track-work duties were treated to free tea/coffee and pastries from the Ascot track-work coffee shop, run by Mr and Mrs Lugg. Thank you to all of those who attended and a special thanks to all involved from RWWA, TABradio, WAROA and Perth Racing for facilitating the function. Owners Only look forward to offering more of these types of networking opportunities for owners in the future.
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Warwick Agistment are you Spelling Specialists. Located just off the Freeway in Coolup on 99 acres of quality pasture. Our large paddocks have new safe Horserail Hotcote electric fencing. Horses are fully supervised and share a paddock with a compatible horse for company. Run by siblings Aiden and Chelsea Warwick, with a wealth of horse experience between them, you know your horses will be in good hands. Murray Vet Clinic is a convenient 5 minutes away and farrier Natalie Hall-Swan visits weekly for any trimming requirements. Our rates are: • Paddock, Hard Fed and Hay $15/day • Paddock and Hay $50/week • Paddock only $40/week Contact Chelsea Warwick 0401 378 787 Images Courtesy Western Racepix www.westernracepix.com Features RACING AHEAD - July - 9
Community TAB Sport Contribution Fact Sheet Every year the WA TAB invests a portion of sports wagering turnover back into community sports through the Sports Wagering Account with the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Over the past 10 years the TAB has provided more than $30 million to the Department of Sport and Recreation to invest in community based programs across WA. In 2015 the TAB contribution to the Department of Sport and Recreation will total nearly $4.5million. The funding has supported everything from the Australian Commonwealth Games Teams Appeal through to local government sports development officers.
Breakdown Of Contribution
2014/15 = $3,767,645 2015/16 projected contribution = $4,761,769 2014/15 Programs Funded ATHLETES TRAVEL SUBSIDY SCHEME
Supports those athletes that are selected by recognised National or State Sporting Associations to represent WA or Australia at International and National events.
COMMUNICARE
Link CaLD, Aboriginal and low SES children and youth into mainstream sport and active recreation. (Cities of Belmont, Canning, Armadale, Gosnells and Town of Vic Park).
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FUNDING
Small participation grants (up to $5,000) targeting low participation groups such as CaLD, Aboriginal and people with disabilities.
SPORTS CLUB EQUIPMENT SUBSIDY SCHEME
To support the administration and delivery of the scheme to metropolitan sporting clubs.
COUNTRY SPORT ENRICHMENT
Provide support for high level competitions to be held in regional WA to build capacity in the regions and increase participation.
CURTIN UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR S&R RESEARCH
The forefront of explorative and applied research in sport and recreation.
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EDMUND RICE CENTRE – NORTH WEST METRO PROJECT
Link CaLD, Aboriginal and low SES children and youth into mainstream sport and active recreation. (Cities of Stirling, Wanneroo and Joondalup).
HOCKEY WA TURF REPLACEMENT
Maintenance of the artificial turf facilities at Perth hockey Stadium which houses the national program.
INCLUSIVE SPORTS FUNDING SCHEME
Funding to focus on engaging the CaLD Aboriginal populations and enhancing opportunities for these target groups.
NATIONAL TRUST AUSTRALIA – TRAILS WA
Trails WA to raise funds and carry out projects to further the development and promotion of trails in WA.
ROYAL LIFE SAVING – WATER SAFETY STRATEGY
Prevention of drowning strategies and safe practices in and around water.
SENIOR REC COUNCIL ANNUAL OPERATIONAL
Support the Seniors Recreation Council implement its strategic plan.
SPORT BETTING MONITORING REVIEW
A monitoring review will help determine whether WA’s legislative approach provides the strongest possible protection in the fight against the manipulation of sport and if there is a need to reexamine this.
WA SPORTS MEDICINE – DRUGS IN SPORT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Drugs in sport education services provided to elite, sub-elite and general sporting community.
WA SPORTS FEDERATION – SPORTS DISPUTES RESOLUTION SERVICE
To establish a Disputes Resolution Service for the Western Australia sport and active recreation industry.
YOUTH AT RISK – IGNITE BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Northbridge Diversionary program to engage youth in Armadale through sport and recreation.
YOUTH AT RISK – SPORT PROGRAM DELIVERY
Northbridge Diversionary program to engage youth in Armadale Midland areas through sport and recreation.
YOUR MOVE WANNEROO
Deliver the successful Your Move program in Wanneroo – encourage and provide support to households to live a healthier and more active lifestyle.
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WA Country Cups is an initiative by RWWA to foster the development and promote the longevity of country racing across the State. Where will WA Country Cups be heading to next? 8th August Cable Sounds in Broome 11th August Broome Ladies Day 29th August Kununurra Cup 23rd September Kalgoorlie Mt Eden Mile 24th September Kalgoorlie Hannans Handicap 27th September Toodyay Cup 25th October Northam Cup With more events to come! Who will be the next Face of WA Country Cups? Stay tuned for the reveal of the new ‘Face’ for the 2015/16 racing season coming very soon!
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Perth Feature Races
BELMONT SPRINT [G3] $150,000 1400 metres
shining knight
6YO BAY GELDING (BLACKFRIARS - COOL BUSINESS)
Owners: Peters Investments Pty Ltd Syndicate(Mgr: R J & Mrs S L Peters) Trainer: Grant Williams Jockey: Peter Hall
HYPERION STAKES [G3] $150,000 1600 metres
fuchSia bandana
4yo chestnut mare (trade fair (gb) - fuchsia lady (jeune (gb)))
Owners: Impressive Racing Pty Ltd(Mgr: K S Berry) Sheppard Group Pty Ltd(Mgr: K A Sheppard), J D Anthonisz, A C Ritchie, Mrs E L Anthonisz, V C Mc Kinnel, J A Muller, D Schembri, R A Mc Kenzie, B M & D Green, D A Woodcroft & P D Anthonisz Trainer: Darren McAuliffe Jockey: Jarrad Noske
NORTHAM STAKES [LR] $120,000 1100 metres
DAWN APPROACH
Owners: A R & Mrs B A Mac Alister & Mrs K Wardle & C Mac Alister Trainer: Vaughn Sigley Jockey: Takahide Ikenushi
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4YO BROWN GELDING (STATUE OF LIBERTY (USA) - DELICATE SNIP)
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Western Australian Group & Listed Races 2015/16 GROUP ONE
Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015
GROUP TWO
Saturday, 7 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 19 December 2015 Saturday, 2 January 2016 Saturday, 2 April 2016 Saturday, 16 April 2016
GROUP THREE
Saturday, 17 October 2015 Saturday, 24 October 2015 Saturday, 31 October 2015 Tuesday, 3 November 2015 Saturday, 14 November 2015 Saturday, 14 November 2015 Saturday, 28 November 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015 Saturday, 2 January 2016 Saturday, 19 March 2016 Saturday, 2 April 2016 Saturday, 16 April 2016 Saturday, 14 May 2016 Saturday, 28 May 2016 Saturday, 11 June 2016 Saturday, 25 June 2016
LISTED
Saturday, 8 August 2015 Saturday, 22 August 2015 Saturday, 5 September 2015 Sunday, 20 September 2015 Thursday, 24 September 2015 Sunday, 27 September 2015 Saturday, 3 October 2015 Saturday, 17 October 2015 Sunday, 25 October 2015 Saturday, 31 October 2015 Saturday, 7 November 2015 Saturday, 7 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 21 November 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015 Saturday, 5 December 2015 Saturday, 19 December 2015 Saturday, 2 January 2016 Saturday, 16 January 2016 Saturday, 30 January 2016 Saturday, 13 February 2016 Saturday, 20 February 2016 Saturday, 20 February 2016 Sunday, 28 February 2016 Saturday, 5 March 2016 Saturday, 5 March 2016 Saturday, 5 March 2016 Sunday, 6 March 2016 Sunday, 13 March 2016 Sunday, 13 March 2016 Thursday, 17 March 2016 Saturday, 19 March 2016 Saturday, 19 March 2016 Saturday, 19 March 2016
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RAILWAY STAKES WINTERBOTTOM STAKES KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC
1600 1200 1800
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000
3UP 3UP 3UP
HCP SWFA SWFA
Ascot Ascot Ascot
LEE STEERE STAKES W.A. GUINEAS C.B. COX STAKES PERTH CUP KARRAKATTA PLATE W.A.T.C. DERBY
1400 1600 2100 2400 1200 2400
$250,000 $500,000 $250,000 $500,000 $500,000 $400,000
3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 2YO 3YO
SWFA SW SWFA HCP SW SW
Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot
NORTHERLY STAKES PRINCE OF WALES STAKES ASIAN BEAU STAKES COLONEL REEVES STAKES W.A. CHAMPION FILLIES STAKES R.J. PETERS STAKES A.J. SCAHILL STAKES SIR ERNEST LEE-STEERE CLASSIC LA TRICE CLASSIC GIMCRACK STAKES W.A. OAKS W.A. SIRES' PRODUCE STAKES ROMA CUP BELMONT SPRINT HYPERION STAKES STRICKLAND STAKES
1400 1200 1400 1100 1600 1500 1400 1400 1800 1100 2400 1400 1200 1400 1600 1800
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $200,000 $150,000 $250,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP 2YO 3YO 2YO 2UP 2UP 2UP 2UP
SWP SWFA HCP SWP (F)SW HCP SWFA SW F&M SWP (F) SWP (F) SW SW SWFA SWFA SWFA SWFA
Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot
BELMONT NEWMARKET IDYLLIC PRINCE STAKES FARNLEY STAKES BOULDER CUP HANNANS HANDICAP XXXX GOLD-KALGOORLIE CUP BIRTHDAY STAKES BELGRAVIA STAKES NORTHAM CUP BURGESS QUEEN STAKES FAIRETHA STAKES ASCOT GOLD CUP PLACID ARK STAKES TATTERSALL'S CUP JUNGLE MIST CLASSIC CARBINE CLUB OF W.A. STAKES AQUANITA STAKES G.A. TOWTON CUP JUNGLE DAWN CLASSIC R.S. CRAWFORD STAKES STARSTRUCK CLASSIC SUMMER SCORCHER MISS ANDRETTI STAKES SCENIC BLAST STAKES CYRIL FLOWER STAKES CHALLENGE STAKES DETONATOR STAKES PINJARRA CLASSIC SUPREMACY STAKES ASCOT 1000 GUINEAS LEX PIPER STAKES BUNBURY AHA CUP WA BREEDERS' CLASSIC BUNBURY STAKES BUNBURY CUP PERTH STAKES J.C. ROBERTS STAKES NATASHA STAKES
1200 1300 1400 2100 1400 2300 1200 1200 1600 1400 1400 1800 1200 2100 1200 1400 1800 2200 1400 1000 1600 1000 1100 1200 1200 1500 1800 1300 1100 1800 1600 2000 1400 1400 2200 1100 1800 2200
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $140,000 $160,000 $100,000 $100,000 $125,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $120,000 $120,000 $150,000 $100,000 $100,000
3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP 3YO 3YO 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 2YO 3YO 3YO 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 2YO 3YO 3YO
SWP SWFA HCP HCP HCP HCP SWP SWP HCP (F)SWP C&G SWP HCP SWP HCP F&M SWP SWP SWP HCP F&M SWP SWP F&M SWP HCP HCP HCP HCP SWP SWP HCP SWP (F)SWP C&G SWP HCP SWP HCP HCP C&G SWP SW (F) SWP
Belmont Belmont Ascot Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Ascot Ascot Northam Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Pinjarra Ascot Ascot Ascot Bunbury Bunbury Bunbury Bunbury Ascot Ascot Ascot
Western Australian Group & Listed Races 2015/16 Saturday, 26 March 2016 Saturday, 26 March 2016 Saturday, 2 April 2016 Sunday, 3 April 2016 Saturday, 9 April 2016 Saturday, 16 April 2016 Sunday, 1 May 2016 Saturday, 18 June 2016 Saturday, 2 July 2016 Saturday, 9 July 2016 Saturday, 16 July 2016 Saturday, 23 July 2016
RESTRICTED LISTED
Saturday, 13 February 2016 Saturday, 13 February 2016
OTHER FEATURES
Monday, 3 August 2015 Saturday, 15 August 2015 Saturday, 15 August 2015 Saturday, 22 August 2015 Saturday, 5 September 2015 Sunday, 6 September 2015 Saturday, 12 September 2015 Sunday, 8 November 2015 Saturday, 28 November 2015 Wednesday, 23 December 2015 Sunday, 17 January 2016 Saturday, 5 March 2016 Sunday, 27 March 2016 Sunday, 27 March 2016 Saturday, 2 April 2016 Sunday, 10 April 2016 Sunday, 10 April 2016 Saturday, 16 April 2016 Sunday, 17 April 2016 Saturday, 2 July 2016 Saturday, 23 July 2016
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RACONTEUR STAKES GRANDSTAND CUP MELVISTA STAKES PINJARRA CUP YORK STAKES MATCHMAKER CLASSIC NORTHAM STAKES WAROA-BELMONT GUINEAS BELMONT OAKS BEAUFINE STAKES BELMONT CLASSIC H.G. BOLTON SPRINT
1500 1500 2200 2400 1600 1400 1100 1600 2200 1000 2200 1200
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $125,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
3YO 3UP 3YO 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3YO 2UP 3YO 2UP
SWP SWP C&G SWP HCP SWP F&M SWP SWP SW (F)SW HCP SW HCP
Ascot Ascot Ascot Pinjarra Ascot Ascot Northam Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot Ascot
MAGIC MILLIONS PERTH 2YO CLASSIC MAGIC MILLIONS PERTH 3YO TROPHY
1100 1200
$250,000 $100,000
2YO 3YO
SW SW
Ascot Ascot
PORT HEDLAND CUP BROOME CUP BROOME SPRINT NEWMAN CUP CARBINE CLUB APPRENTICES' CUP COOLGARDIE CUP CARNARVON CUP YORK CUP CRYSTAL SLIPPER STAKES A.T.A. STAKES MUNGRUP STUD SPRINT ESPERANCE CUP ALBANY CUP FITZPATRICK PLATE SHEILA GWYNNE CLASSIC GERALDTON CUP BATAVIA SPRINT WESTERN AUSTRALIA CUP NARROGIN CUP DAYANA PLATE ROEBOURNE CUP
2200 2200 1300 2100 2200 1760 2000 1500 1100 2100 1300 2000 2100 1200 1200 2100 1300 3200 1900 2200 2200
$50,000 $100,000 $40,000 $30,000 $50,000 $100,000 $50,000 $70,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $70,000 $100,000 $75,000 $100,000 $100,000 $75,000 $150,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000
3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 2YO 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3UP 3YO 3UP
HCP HCP HCP HCP HCP HCP HCP HCP SW HCP HCP HCP HCP HCP F&M SWP HCP HCP HCP HCP C&G SW HCP
Port Hedland Broome Broome Newman Ascot Coolgardie Carnarvon York Ascot Ascot Mount Barker Esperance Albany Albany Ascot Geraldton Geraldton Ascot Narrogin Ascot Roeburn
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Features RACING AHEAD - July - 15
Vale
Takeover Target
Photos courtesy Scott Hollands
TAKEOVER TARGET
(Celtic Swing-Shady Stream) Trainer: Joe Janiak Owners: Joe and Ben (son) Janiak Usual jockey: Jay Ford Starts: 41. Wins 21. Cost: $1400 Prizemoney: $6,019,400 AWARDS Australian Champion Sprinter (2006) World's Highest Rated Turf Sprinter (2006) IFHA rating: 121 Global Sprint Challenge Champion (2006) Australian Champion International Performer (2006, 2007, 2008) Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductee (2012)
Winning the 2008 AJ Scahill Stakes Takeover Target and Apache Cat in the 2008 Winterbottom was one of the great match races witnessed at Ascot
GROUP ONE WINS 2004 Salinger Stakes, Flemington 2006 Lightning Stakes, Flemington 2006 Newmarket Handicap, Flemington 2006 Sprinters Stakes, Japan 2007 Doomben 10,000 2008 KrisFlyer Sprint, Singapore 2009 T J Smith Stakes, Randwick
2009 Goodwood Handicap, Morphettville
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My Admiration
THE FACTS - By Champion sire Encosta De Lago,
who is establishing himself as a sire of sires through the deeds of champion first season sire Northern Meteor, Manhattan Rain, etc. From Provence, a half sister to the $1M yearling and GR1 Australian Guineas winner Wandjina. Provence is by Champion sire and Champion broodmare sire Redoute’s Choice. MY ADMIRATION is bred on the same cross as champion racehorse Zoustar (Encosta De Lago – Redoute’s Choice) MY ADMIRATION is as close to the perfect specimen as you will find, standing 16hh with great balance and length of body, a stallions head and magnificent shoulder hindquarter and depth of girth.
MY ADMIRATION raced in top company on 32 occasions which included 8 GR1 events, 12 at GR2 and GR3 level. MY ADMIRATION was a high class sprinter/miler in one of the world’s most competitive racing jurisdictions – Hong Kong. He had proven race track longevity having raced over four seasons in the best of company winning from 1200m in 1.08.18 to 1600m in 1.34.43. He won a total of 7 races, one at 2yrs and three straight at 3yrs including the GR2 HKJC Chairman’s Trophy and was GR1 placed on 2 occasions. Above all MY ADMIRATION has a temperament second to none.
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