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STRATHAM CLEARING SALE 23 November 2018 Commencing at 2pm

Landmark (Waddingham Rural) has received instructions from Coranderrk Grazing Company to offer, by public auction on their property situated at 85 Minninup Rd, Stratham – company signs will be displayed, the following items: ∙ MACHINERY ∙ PLANT ∙ EQUINE EQUIPMENT ∙ SUNDRIES ∙ HOUSEHOLD ∙

MACHINERY 2009 Daedong tractor 2370hrs; 1990 Mitsubishi tilt truck 560,000km’s; 2004 bobcat 870hrs; Marshall multi spreader 825; Silvan 6m boom sprayer PTO drive 1000L; Berendi grader 3pl; Hay bale side loader (old); Howard slasher 2m; Articulated dumpster with 3 cyl diesel motor; Peruzzo A5-R85 grain grinder; Fertiliser spreader PTO drive & 3 bag; Silva Selecta Superpak Fertilizer spreader; Cleana by digger hydraulic sweeper, suitable for bobcat; Tractor carry all; Silvan 2m boom sprayer 300lt electric; Soil aerator 2m 2pl; Kubota excavator 12ton. PLANT 2002 F250 310,000km’s; 2005 Toyota Hilux 71,500km’s; 2004 HSV commodore 315,000km’s; 2006 Alpha Romeo 147; 1989 4 horse float; 2000 3 horse float; 1977 Coromal caravan; Millard caravan unlicensed; 2009 J.Papas tip trailer; 1999 work trailer; 2014 plant trailer with ramps; 1979 boxtop trailer with back ramp; Stihl hedge H545; Silvan 100lt electric sprayer; 4 x silo’s diff sizes all with blowers; Grasshopper zero turn lawn mower triple blade action; Graft welder; Cattle scales x 2; Row planter 2 bag; Post rammer Kingfisher; Post hole digger PTO; Howard rotary hoe; Push blade 1m; Dingy 3m x 2; 1 x Rover combat, 1 x Honda, 1 x Kubota GH 280 lawn mowers; Pencil auger 5m x 2; Stihl chainsaw; Stihl GR450 fogger and Curtis dyna-fog; WS Mig 1800gg poly welder; Makita 9” D230mm GA 9040s angle grinder; Fire extinguisher 1kg ABE ponder type x 2; Portable BB ones x 2; Stihl post hole borer; Anuil; Makita 4” grinder; Vortex bling pump; Honda generator EM1900 1.6 kur; Trans arc easy welder; Suzuki 125 farm bike; Polaris ATP quad 330; Polaris ATP quad 600; Edger driven by Honda Gx120 4.0; Boat trailer old; Kion mechron 2200 farm buggy; Curtis dyna fogger; Honda fire fighter with 1000lt tank and trailer. EQUINE EQUIPMENT Darcoo polies saddle; All-purpose exercise pads; Rugs, heavy and light; Feed bins hanging x 25; Saddle racks x 16; Girths; Bridles; Chippers; Bag; Stirrup irons and leathers; Sulky. SUNDRIES Water buckets; Batteries; Skis – Fred Williams; Pressure pump; Electric fence; Insulators and outriggers; Sink; Storage containers; General electric flood lights x 4, suit arena lighting; Block and tackle on gantry; Bucket; Bag trolleys x 6; 20lt drums & jerry cans; Crate, suit trailer; Bath tubs x 3; 200lt Davy trolleys x 3; Cement water troughs with fittings; Poly sheep troughs x 2; Strainer posts 2 ½ m x 16, pine posts x 16, jarrah; Jarrah rails; Jarrah posts; Steel posts; Poly pipe and strainers; Poly pipe all sizes; Roof tiles 10 pallets; Bricks, new; Corrugated iron; Thick rubber matting x 20 rolls; Horse fence assorted lengths; Window fly screens; Water tank with frame 1000lt; Gate paddock 4m, gate 3m; Doors and windows; Leach drains; Rope assorted; Electric band 20 rolls; Electric fence post temporary; Wheels and rims, suit 4wd and trailers; Indoor wood fire; Gas bottles; Cold unit; Work bench; Steel stands x 12; Garrick chain block .25t x 2; Chains and slings; Wheel barrows; Doors; Fence post dolly; 2 x 2000 plus litre fuel tanks old; Bench grinder; Leach drain set; Mosquito traps; Portable starting stalls, 2 horse, old need work; 2 x mosquito zappers; 18’ grain bin with cover, hobbs hoist old; 5mt shelter.

Are you retiring your horse from racing? Do you need help finding your retired racehorse a new home in the equestrian world or as a pleasure horse? Forward us a good photo and details of your horse and we will advertise the horse for you on WA’s most popular horse selling website, Cavalletti Classifieds, at no cost to you. We will forward the ad and details of the horse onto all our Equestrian contacts and WA Equestrian groups & clubs within WA.

HOUSEHOLD Table and chairs; Cupboards; Coffee table; Barbeque – gas mains.

All horses will be advertised at an agreed price ONO. Horses will NOT be advertised for free.

TERMS: Payment required by Cash or Cheque on the day of the sale, unless prior arrangements have been made with your local Landmark Branch EFTPOS/Credit Card Facilities may be available, reception permitting. Intending purchasers must register prior to sale commencing, ID required for registration Please call to check availability of items prior to the sale

Colts will not be advertised, they must be gelded before advertised.

Landmark Capel Chris Waddingham – 0409 931 831

Technical Details: Joe Byrne – 0409 990 778

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02 Rob Bransby 08 2018 Kalgoorlie Race Round 12 Risk and Reward for Cottman 16 Thoroughbred Breeders WA 18 Community TAB 20 WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field 22 2018 TABtouch Regional Championships 24 Feature Races

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BRANSBY COMBINING HIS PASSION FOR THE RACING AND CORPORATE WORLDS, THE NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER AND THOROUGHBRED CODE DIRECTOR OF RACING AND WAGERING WA IS IN HIS ELEMENT, WRITES ROBERT EDWARDS

here is a dominant but often wrongheaded myth that great success and fame changes people.

Rob Bransby has climbed to the top of the corporate ladder to be one of WA’s most successful homegrown chief executives.

Bransby reformed the not-for-profit organization from a backwater business into a highly competitive multi-billion dollar enterprise. Bransby left HBF in 2017 to commence a new phase in his career in corporate enterprise.

Bransby was in his early 20’s when his employer, the National Bank, handpicked him to be fast tracked into a managerial role.

So keenly is Bransby’s business acumen sought that the 58 year-old sits on the boards of seven different industries.

It was a major break from tradition, and Bransby found himself in the high-flying financial world of corporate banking in Sydney and London.

One of those boards is Racing and Wagering WA.

It was heady stuff for the boy from York, but Bransby humbly insists his rapid rise in NAB was due to being in the right place at the right time. Bransby’s highly competitive nature was satisfied for a while, but following his meteoric rise he longed to become the person in total control. He sought advice on how to go about being a CEO and diversified his talents. Bransby was headhunted to return to Perth from Sydney in 2005 as Group General Manager of WA’s biggest health insurer HBF. He then served as executive officer and chief executive officer of HBF Health Limited from 2007. The internet saw sweeping changes in the landscape of health insurance and HBF needed to modernize or be left behind.

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Bransby has big boots to fill, replacing the highly respected Bob Pearson who had been an inaugural member on the board when RWWA was formed in 2003. Pearson was the Thoroughbred Code Director and chairman of the newly formed Thoroughbred Racing Committee. He also was chairman of the Australian Racing Board (for two years from 2006 to 2008) and is a long serving owner having raced horses in WA and interstate. Bransby might not have the same high profile in the thoroughbred industry as Pearson as an owner, but there is no question he will apply himself wholeheartedly. Bransby’s unbridled passion for thoroughbreds stems back to his youth. The lessons he learnt during his informative years working at his father Bob Bransby’s stables have laid the foundation stone to his successful corporate life.

ROB BRANSBY

"Bransby's unbridled passion for thoroughbreds stems back to his youth"

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They kept him grounded and gave him the strong work ethic he needed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder.

Often Bransby’s father sought his son to work at the stable after school, which was a matter of some friction between Bransby sr and his wife.

Bransby sr was a perfectionist and a master at the successful execution of plunges on the horses he trained.

Bransby’s family has a long and steeped history in racing dating back to the WA Derby-Perth Cup (1923-24) winning three-year-old Lilypond.

He kept only a small squad of no more than 10 in work - with only three or four at racing level at any one time - at his stables first at Osborne Park and later at Wanneroo.

“My family has always been involved in racing,” Bransby said.

Bransby ran a tight ship and called on his son to help with the daily stable chores. The young Bransby was routinely woken up at 2am to muck out yards and work horses, before attending school.

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“My great grandfather (Tom Foy) had owned Lilypond, who also won a Sydney Cup and other races interstate. “My grandfather had trotters and then gallopers. “My dad came along and bought a galloper at a very young age called Sovereign Reef (trained by Ian Garrow).

“He won at his first start in a race. “John Nelson rode him and I was about 10 or 11 years old. “I became hooked from that day. “My dad’s uncle Bill Foy had WA Hall Of Fame pacer Beau Don, so we always had horses in our family. “My father was a meticulous horseman, who never left a stone unturned. “He was an absolute fearless punter and when he set up a horse to win, it normally won and he cleaned up. “He was an intensely private person and a focused individual about his racehorses.

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“I later found out that dad had backed her to win for $20,000, which was a lot of money back in those days. “He initially trained at Hamilton Street in Osborne Park, before they developed it for houses, and then bought 10 acres out at Wanneroo. “He probably got the money to buy the property at Wanneroo from Jungle Patrol’s win in the Winter Cup (1978).” Bransby sr ensured his son did not develop his love for the punt at an early age. “When I was about 12 years old, I asked dad if I could go out with the shearing team and work as a roustabout,” Bransby said. “I told him I did not want any privileges, but to be treated the same as the other workers. “I worked a week at Jurien Bay and worked my butt off. “Dad said; “Here is your money for the week.” and I was pretty smik about that. “We always went to the races on the Saturday and he said; “Look there is a horse called Delago running today, put all of your money on it and you will double your money.” “I thought that was cool as the horse had won four in a row. “Dad put the bet on for me and it ran fourth. “From that day on I have never had a big bet. “It was a defining moment. “Dad did offer to give me my money back, but mum wouldn’t hear of it. “I go to the races now and spend $10 or $20 on a bet. “I have worked too hard to give it away.” Bransby loved his days working and riding at his father’s stable.

"Bransby loved his days working and riding at his father's stable"

“We used to work the horses at the beach between Whitfords and Mullaloo,” Bransby said. “The sand was so good you could give them a gallop at times. “Frank Maynard would bring down horses to the beach from West Swan and there were pacing trainers wading horses as well. “Dad would have me up before school to ride a couple down at the beach or in the bush. “I think I had the best world as a kid right to this day.” Bransby was born on a farm at York, before his family moved to Bassendean and Tuart Hill. Bransby’s initial ambition was to train horses and not to work in an office as eventuated. He started his corporate life as a copyboy at NAB in Adelaide Terrace.

“He died of cancer at a relatively young age of 50.

Corporate life rules, but his fondest recreation is driving his tractor mower and being with his horses and farm animals at the family’s 4.8-hectare property at Henley Brook.

“I did not know my dad was a big punter until the day two-year-old Patrol Girl won with Peter Pettigrove on board.

“My grandfather was a farmer at York and I was on the farm before we moved to Perth,” Bransby said.

“I used to strap dad’s horses at the races and was with Patrol Girl, who had won four in a row.

“I guess you can take the boy out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the boy.

“Rod Kemp used to do most of Dad’s riding, but this day Patrol Girl had 60kgs and he put the young rider on to use his three kilo allowance.

“Dad was an apprentice butcher and worked at a shop in Maylands, but he hated being a butcher and went off shearing.

“In spite of Pettigrove’s inexperience as a rider, she started as an even money favourite.

“He eventually became a shearing contractor and later a horse trainer.

“He was a heavy smoker and it eventually killed him.

“I sat next to dad in the stand.

“I saw my dad be very passionate about racing, and I was as well, but I saw the highs and lows that go with training.

“He was puffing away heavily before the race and it did not begin well as she was last out of the gates, but she got up to win.

“I also saw him work hard shearing sheep and training and while we never went without, there was no financial security in training.

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ROB BRANSBY

“He had a soft palate operation and we are hoping he can bounce back to his best. “Dave Casey was a neighbour when I had a farm in Bullsbrook and he took horses like Run Bon Run, Code Of Silence and others up to the North-West. “When he gave up training his then partner Meryl Hayley took over the training. “I have a couple with Colin Webster and one with Meryl now. “I bought a share in a pacer called Mista Editorial, who won at Gloucester Park (Tues 16 Oct). “Robbie Williams is a neighbour of mine at Henley Brook and I never had a pacer before, so I thought now I am on the board, I should buy one. “I had a greyhound called Sovereign Key. “He did most of his racing in Melbourne because he wasn’t chasing hard here. “He won 29 races (10 races in WA).” “I did follow dad by going out during my school holidays to shear sheep and roustabout.

Bransby enjoys people and banking gave him the opportunity to work and help people.

“I wanted to train, but I wanted to be financially secure first.

“I found that I love working with people in my career as a banker,” Bransby said.

“For me training was about the passion and not for the money, so I needed to set myself up first.

“In banking you had the ability to fulfill a person’s dream.

“I embarked on a career in the bank and have not got to training. “I might never get to training, but the itch is still there.

“So watching businesses grow from lending those people money was very satisfying.

“I bought a property several years ago, after moving back to Perth, with the idea of getting a trainers’ license.

“Being in the banking sector was marvelous because you were helping people fulfill their dreams.

“Simon Miller rents the 14-horse barn with a house in Mathieson Road at Ascot now.”

“I will give you an example of the measure of people.

Bransby has raced thoroughbreds, a greyhound and most recently a pacer successfully.

“He told me his business had just been put into receivership and he needed $80 to pay his car debt.

Cherawsome was his first horse and one of his best, winning seven times and being placed second 11 times and third on 10 occasions at 36 starts for trainer Lou Luciani.

“So I gave him the loan. I then said to him” “Lets have a look at your business.

“My dad was still training and he was devastated I didn’t give him my first horse,” Bransby said.

“I gravitated from home loans to corporate loans.

“A guy came into me to ask for an $80 loan.

“We worked through a process and came up with a model to take his business out of receivership and back under his control. “That guy today is a multi-millionaire.

“I said to dad; “I gave the horse to Lou because you and I would fight like cat and dog!

“Traditional banking back in my day was helping people build their businesses by making the right decisions.

“Dad had a horse called Rising Colours against us at Ascot one day.

“Building teams and diversity, I loved every bit of it.

“We were stepping up over a bit more ground (1400m) and were going to ride our horse a bit quieter.

“So what I did learn from banking was a little bit about a lot of things.

“He told me to watch out, if I thought we could win! “I said to the jockey (David Oliver) before he was legged up; “Wherever you finish run in front of that horse.” “We led around the home corner by about six lengths and Rising Colours came flourishing down the outside (finished third). “We shook hands after the race and dad said; “You won’t beat him again!,” and I said; “Well we did today!” “It was all in jest.” Extra Blest was a good filly part-owned by Bransby and trained by Luciani, winning three city races and was placed twice at her 10 starts. Luciani also prepared Bleepak, who won six times and was placed on four occasions from 23 starts. Run Bon Run won 12 times, including a Derby Cup, from 50 starts, while Double Swirl won five and was placed 11 times at her 37 starts. “All the horses I have had have been local bred,” Bransby said. “My most recent thoroughbred winner is Significant Street.

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“Am I an expert in any one field, probably not? “Banking gave me a lot of skills, it taught me about structure, sustainability, constraints and leadership. “It gave me a very strong foundation to do anything.” Bransby was approached at a horse sale as to whether he would like to take the position left vacant by Bob Pearson’s retirement. “I thought about it long and hard,” Bransby said. “”I thought there is a point in my life where I’d like to give a bit back to this industry. “My skill sets are around sustainability, trading businesses and having things grow. “I want to be involved in this industry until the day I die. “I was happy to be nominated and gave them my CV. “I wasn’t being arrogant but I did not lobby for the position. “I thought if they want me then that is fine. “I have business expertise and a deep passion for racing and will be doing my best for the industry always.” 

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THE HANNAN'S HANDICAP AND KALGOORLIE CUP WERE JUST SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RECENT KALGOORLIE RACE ROUND, WRITES TIM WALKER

he famous Kalgoorlie race round underwent some minor changes this year, but on the track there were some familiar names that came to the fore.

The Kalgoorlie Cup was run on a Saturday in 2018, where it was run in tandem with the Belmont meeting in Perth. Another notable change for this year’s round was the Boulder Cup coming forward by seven days, allowing a 13 day break for runners between the two staying features. The Hannan’s Handicap stayed in its Wednesday timeslot, three days prior to the Cup meeting. It was the $120,000 Hannan’s Handicap (1400m) that started the 2018 race round, with the sprint feature attracting an even bunch of Kalgoorlie and Perth based runners. Trainer Lindsey Smith, who had gone close to winning the feature event previously when Reflectance ran second in 2016, saddled up race favourite Reykjavik. Aided by a brilliant ride from jockey Lucy Warwick, Reykjavik stormed over the top of Roger The Roman and War God to record his first Listed race win. The Hannan’s Handicap win capped off an outstanding first full preparation Reykjavik had under Smith, who took over training duties from Paula Wagg prior to last year’s Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic. After being beaten as a $1.70 favourite first-up in mid-week company, Reykjavik went on to win two Saturday races prior to the Hannan’s victory. Smith said it had been a slow process getting Reykjavik back to Listed company. “He had the ability,” he said.

Hannan's Cup winning duo Lucy Warwick aboard Reykjavik

“He’s still a stallion and he had to work hard to change his mind working in the heavy sand.

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“Once he was fit, we took him back to the ocean to put that sprint back in. “His attitude has changed and now he is a docile stallion.” For Warwick, it was her second Hannan’s Handicap in the space of three years, after she rode Royal Rada to victory in 2015. Perhaps the most recognisable name on the Goldfields is trainer and Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club director Peter Fernie. Having won the Hannan’s Handicap on two previous occasions and the Kalgoorlie Cup in 2014, he appeared unlikely to add to that haul in this year’s round heading into Cup day. Fernie had just one runner in the race, 20-1 longshot Inject The Venom. Kimberley Cup winner Gloryland, Boulder Cup winner First Affair and Belmont Guineas winner State Prosecutor were all engaged in the $130,000 event. Jockey Randy Tan settled Inject The Venom right behind the leader Gloryland and he was able to wear him down in the closing stages, as well as hold off a late surge from First Affair. There was a true Kalgoorlie flavour to the victory, with former chairman of the KBRC Andrew Inglis the owner of the gelding. Inglis said the Kalgoorlie Cup win was one of his finest moments in racing. “Those moments were tremendous, it was very exciting,” he said. “It’s a horse that I bred, and I own the mother. “We have these plans and they don’t always 10 - November - RACING AHEAD Features

"For Warwick, it was her second Hannan's Handicap in the space of three years" come together, but we set it to race in the Kalgoorlie Cup all season. “We weren’t too fussed all season in trying to over race him…Peter spread out his runs. “For once, we had a plan and it came together.” Despite the tenacious win in the Kalgoorlie Cup, Inglis said he had no grand plans for the gelding going forward. “I don’t think we will try and be too heroic,” he said. “We might have a crack at the Esperance Cup perhaps. “We are happy on our own turf around here and try not to push him too much.” Having been an integral part of the KBRC in past race rounds, Inglis was able to watch the 2018 round in a non-working capacity. “I thought it was pretty good, I thought it’s been really successful,” he said.

“It probably wasn’t an enormous crowd on Hannan’s day, but it was a solid crowd. “I thought the crowd there on Saturday was fantastic. “The vibe there and the crowd, it was probably one of the better crowds that we’ve had.” Although he indicated the new format of the round had been successful, Inglis said he would continue to help the club in its push for a standalone Cup meeting. “I guess our big push here, and it will remain that, is to try and be standalone,” he said. “That way we can have the best horses that we can have. “If we’re racing at the same time as Perth, with horse numbers and jockey numbers, it makes it hard.” With the recognised names of Smith and Fernie saluting in the feature events, jockey Mitchell Pateman showed why he could be the name of tomorrow on the Goldfields after he produced a stunning season in the saddle. After he fell agonisingly short of being crowned the KBRC’s leading rider in 2017, Pateman responded with a record 41 wins in 2018. The 23-year-old rode four winners on Cup day to take his tally beyond 40. Pateman said he was pleased he made the commitment to make the trip to Kalgoorlie for most of the season. “It probably got the ball rolling for me since I came back from Albany,” he said.

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"Inglis said the Kalgoorlie Cup was one of his finest moments in racing" “I don’t think I had ridden a winner in six weeks after I came back from Albany. “Peter (Fernie) rung me to go up there on the Good Friday meeting, he had a fair few rides for me and I think I rode three winners that day. “About the same time I started at Kalgoorlie, I got a manager for the first time in my career.” Prior to the round, the lead up races to the features were every bit as intriguing, with strong representation from Kalgoorlie and Perth based trainers. The first feature of the Kalgoorlie season was the Coolgardie Cup (1760m) taken out by the Daniel and Ben Pearce-trained Pushin’ Shapes, from Gloryland and First Affair.

Kalgoorlie Cup winning horse, Inject The Venom

Pushin’ Shapes ran fourth in last year’s Coolgardie Cup where he was having his first look at the Goldfields track, an experience that held him in good stead for this year’s $100,000 event. The gelding carried 59kg to victory in the Coolgardie Cup, the most carried by a Coolgardie Cup winner since 1983. After producing a slashing run to finish third in the Coolgardie Cup, the ever consistent First Affair upstaged hot favourite State Prosecutor to take out the Boulder Cup (2100m), while Gloryland was again in the placings in third. First Affair’s win delivered apprentice jockey Jordan Turner his first win at Stakes level, while it was a third Boulder Cup for trainer Adam Durrant.

Winning connections of Inject The Venom

The Kambalda Cup was held on the same day as the Boulder Cup, another key program change in 2018, where veteran trainer Peter Fernie and jockey Tayla Stone teamed up to take out the 1400m event.  Features RACING AHEAD - November - 11

&REWARD

RISK

for Cottman

ROBYN COTTMAN PROVES THAT DREAMS CAN COME TRUE WITH HARD WORK, PERSISTANCE AND A BIG HEART, WRITES JULIO SANTARELLI 12 - November - RACING AHEAD Features

hen you make a big decision to swap careers that can shape your future, what you need is quick validation to back-up your judgement. For fledgling trainer, Robyn Cottman, that confirmation arrived a little later than what she had hoped for, but it was nevertheless gleefully accepted when at Belmont Park in September she won her first city race with Seconda Vita. “When you are a small trainer any win can make you emotional, but this has a really good story and emotion behind it for the owners and myself,” Cottman said. “There is an element of disbelief and excitement and a bit of relief as well that you actually got here. “And she hasn't always been an easy horse to train, so it adds some extra special meaning.”

Robyn Cottman

One of Cottman's first ever winners, Anhing Adingding, at Northam on 28 May 2015

Another winner at Northam on 28 May 2015, Sharp Spinner

Cottman holds university degrees in sports science and psychology and served as a member of the Western Australian Police Force for over a decade, but she always had a desire to become a thoroughbred trainer. It was the sad passing of her father that gave her the inspiration to pursue her passion.

"Cottman is living out her dream, but she admits the transition to full time training hasn't all been plain sailing"

“I've always been involved with horses mainly in dressage and that sort of thing, but when dad passed away I realised life is short and basically you only get one chance at life,” Cottman said.

pitfalls. It’s hard work, there are long hours involved, unfashionable early mornings and late nights. It’s costly, it’s mentally and physically draining, it can test your resolve. Many have succeeded and many have failed.

“Since I was about 17 or 18 years of age and after I met Paul Jordan at the gym, I’ve always wanted to become a thoroughbred trainer.

But Cottman was nothing if not determined and resolute. No one was going to deter or diminish her love for horses.

“I thought with the passing of dad and with mum being on her own and a racing fanatic it felt the right time to do it.”

“I have seen and dealt with a lot in the police force and you can remove yourself from it, but when it comes to horses and animals I get emotional and I can't help it,” Cottman said.

Setting out to make a mark in a competitive industry such as racing can be littered with

“I have a bond and respect for them, they are magnificent animals.

“It’s a little different to people who are unpredictable at times, horses are genuine.” Cottman is living out her dream, but she admits the transition to full time training hasn’t all been plain sailing “It's been tough and obviously there are a lot more lows and downs in this industry than there are highs,” Cottman said. “It’s a steep learning curve, but it’s the passion that keeps you going and wanting to do the best for your horses. “The drive to get the best out of them is what keeps you going. Features RACING AHEAD - November - 13

Winning connections of Seconda Vita

“There is often regrets and you wonder: ‘what the hell are you doing?’ “I’m lucky to be surrounded by good friends who can pick up the pieces. “It’s one of those things where you sleep on it and get on with it.” Five years after being granted her trainer's license, Seconda Vita has given Cottman her greatest thrill in racing to date, but the brown mare's arrival to her stable almost never happened. “I sort of hunt for horses to get into my stable so I rang an owner who had an advertisement looking for a trainer,” Cottman said. “But unfortunately I was too late and they had already found another trainer. Seconda Vita racing for the win at Belmont

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“Then about six months later I received an emotional email from them saying they were in dire straits.

RISK AND REWARD FOR COTTMAN

"...there can be highs and lows, often more lows, but if you have got the passion you can see anything through" “Because of all the struggles they were going through she has turned it around for them. “They believed in the horse and love her, absolutely love her. “All they wanted was for someone to give her another chance.” Racing is a gambling sport and Cottman admits she took a massive personal and professional risk, but believes if you pursue and chase down your passion, dreams can turn into reality. “If I can get a winner than pretty much anyone can,” Cottman said. “Life is short and you have to make the most of it. “As I said there can be highs and lows, often more lows, but if you have got the passion you can see anything through.” 

“One of the owners was going through cancer treatment and they were also struggling financially.

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“They asked if I could take the horse, but at that time I couldn’t take her on. “I suggested they put her out in the paddock for a little while and I would help to advertise or lease her. “A few weeks went by and there was still no interest before I got another email from the owners who said they were at a critical point and might not be able to keep her. “You have to help people when you can so I found a spot in the stable for her and said I would take her on until they got back on their feet.” Cottman says Seconda Vita is a perfectly named horse who has united lives on and off the track. “Seconda Vita is an Italian term that means a second chance in life,” Cottman said. “She came into the owner’s lives when they were going through horrible times.

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Man Booker

SESSIONS

GILES WINS MANBOOKER PRIZE Safeguard and Sessions have got plenty in common apart from standing together at Oakland Park Stud in WA this season. Bred and raced by Sheikh Mohammed, they were precocious sons of Champion Darley stallions and both won Group sprints under the guidance of trainer Peter Snowden. Sessions (Lonhro) and Safeguard (Exceed And Excel) have another factor in their favour – Oakland Park owner Neville Duncan. He bred and part-owned all-time great Northerly but has never been content to keep dining out on past glories. Since the ‘Fighting Tiger’ farewelled centre-stage, Oakland Park’s yellow and black silks have been carried by Marasco (Makybe Diva Stakes), Shirazamatazz (WA Derby), Covertly (Railway Stakes), Ihtsahymn (Kingston Town Classic) and Roman Time (Karrakatta Plate). Duncan and his wife Susan also bred and part-owned G3 Vain Stakes winner Jukebox. The son of Snitzel has been syndicated to stand at Aquis Farm in the Hunter Valley. Now there’s a new challenge with the first crop of Sessions and Safeguard about to go public in Perth. “Sessions is an outstanding individual,” Duncan said this week. “Peter Snowden believed he was unlucky not have won a Group 1 and said he had the temperament and physique to match his ability.” Following 5 wins in his first 8 starts in Sydney, Sessions graduated to a Group 2 victory in

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The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick beating Spirit Of Boom. “The Lonhro connection also won me,” Duncan admitted. “He’s really making a name for himself as a sire of sires and was still a Top 10 stallion in the season just gone. When that happens, you’re getting into the same territory as Redoute’s Choice.

The Duncans are also on a winning ride with their tough gelding Pushin’ Shapes who won the $100,000 Coolgardie Cup (1600m) last month. He’s a 6yo son of former Oakland Park sire Viscount who was sourced from Darley shortly after the buy-out of Woodlands Stud.

“Pierro was also in the Top 10 and Denman made the Top 10 for winners and wins. Demerit is another son doing a good job for Taunton Vale here in WA.”

Pushin’ Shapes shouldered a record-breaking 59kg under Joe Azzopardi in the Goldfields and he will be set for the $125,000 Northam Cup (1600m) on October 28.

Besides his Perth-based progeny, Sessions also has a 2yo filly with Ciaran Maher that made $120,000 at this year’s Inglis Melbourne Premier. Duncan bred her from Ihtsatune (Ihtiram) who is a sister to his Group 1 winner Ihtsahymn. “Ciaran received positive news from the breakers. They reckon she’s better than good.”

Safeguard will stand for a $6,600 service fee this year and Sessions is priced at $7,700. Oakland Park is also home to Not A Single Doubt’s brother Rogano ($8,800).

Duncan stands Safeguard in partnership with Mogumber Park owners Colin Brown and Fiona Lacey. He alternates between both farms and it’s Oakland Park’s turn this year. He jumped the gun this season winning 2yo trials with first-crop fillies Miss West Coast (Belmont) and Marcee A Lady (Lark Hill). They will be favoured when the juvenile season commences with the Initial Plate (1000m) at Belmont on October 6. Miss West Coast was the top-priced Safeguard at the 2018 Perth Magic Millions. She was a $145,000 buy for Trevor Andrews who was acting on behalf of owners Robin and Gail Humberston.

Ellie Giles

Taro San

SESSIONS

ALL AMERICAN DOUBLE AT MV All American is consolidating a position among WA’s leading stallions with his first locally-bred yearlings catalogued for the 2019 Perth Magic Millions. Based at Geisel Park Stud at Myalup, All American is right among the winners with his Hunter Valley progeny and among the more promising are Kaplumpich and All A Spritz who completed a Moonee Valley double last month.

“He’s full of confidence and is absolutely flying,” trainer Peter Morgan declared. “I brought him here for a look around on Monday morning and he was terrific tonight. Linda (Meech) cuddled him in the lead and we’re very happy with that win.” Morgan is also in the ownership with longtime clients Bruce Mathieson and Rick Smith after a successful $50,000 bid at the 2017 Inglis Classic yearling sale.

Kaplumpich was having his first start in town after placings at Seymour and Warrnambool during an initial prep in the autumn. He sat on the speed and then powered clear to claim the DSV Air & Sea Plate (1200m) by over a length.

All A Spritz is the first foal from Bubbly Duchess (Duke Of Marmalade) who is an unraced half-sister to Extra Zero (G2 Caulfield Autumn Classic), Johan’s Toy (LR Reginald Allen Hcp) & Operetta Lass (G3 Adrian Knox Stakes).

The 3yo colt was a $70,000 buy for premier trainer Darren Weir at the 2017 Adelaide Magic Millions. “He was quick out of gates so I pressed forward then switched him off,” jockey John Allen said. “He’s got ability alright and is still learning. I think he might have a nice future.”

All American import Taro San and apprentice Yusoff Fadzli both shed their maiden tags last month in Singapore.

All American sired Kaplumpich from Hussonet mare Illusionary. He’s a younger full-brother to Invisible who won his maiden at Canterbury before transferring to Hong Kong for further victories at Sha Tin and Happy Valley. All A Spritz completed the All American double in Melbourne with a front-running victory in the Quest Moonee Valley Hcp (1200m). He was also facing city company for the first time following a debut win at Echuca.

Taro San had initially raced as Ameridon to claim a Tamworth juvenile in January 2017. Sent to NZ for the Karaka Million by trainer Liam Birchley, he was the victim of a nightmare trip in the rich sprint at Ellerslie. Jockey Robert Thompson reported his mount was forced wide, lost a hind plate and was inconvenienced when the saddle shifted during the running! Birchley bought him for $140,000 at the 2016 NZB Karaka yearling sale for a Just Fun Racing syndicate. His dam Celadon (Danehill) was a Flemington juvenile winner for trainer Tony Noonan before relocating to Haunui Farm in NZ. Geisel Park Stud stands All American for a $7,700 (inc gst) service fee alongside Vert De Grece ($5,500).

Taro San had won in Australia and he made another breakthrough at Kranji following a patient ride by Fadzli. “I was a bit concerned when they missed the kick but he didn’t panic and did a good job,” former champion jockey-turned-trainer Saimee Jumaat said. “I didn’t give him any instructions, just told him to go and enjoy the ride, and it’s paid off.” The winner was placed at his first three starts after arriving in Singapore earlier this year. “I would like to thank my boss for teaching and supporting me,” Fadzli said. “I work this horse and know him quite well. He’s quite easy to ride and ran on very well tonight.” Peter Morgan

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COMMUNITY TAB SPORTS GRANTS Recent sporting clubs that have received a sports grant from Community TAB include: Ravensthorpe Tennis Club received a $4000 grant; Armadale Gymnastics Club received a $4000 grant; Wembley Baseball Club received a $2000 grant; Cockburn Cougars Softball Club received a $4000 grant; and Gascoyne Cricket Club received a $2000 grant. Grants can be applied for at: www.communitytab.com.au

RSL WA FUNDRAISING IN TAB AGENCIES MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY WA FUNDRAISER RECEIVES EXTRA BOOST FROM COMMUNITY TAB ‘Marquee Day for MDWA’ at Ascot Racecourse was on Saturday 27 October and is a key fundraising event for Muscular Dystrophy WA (MDWA). This year MDWA received an extra contribution from Community TAB who matched funds raised up to $5,000 on the day. Amy Evans, who has muscular dystrophy, was the event Ambassador who at the young age of 20 currently owns shares in 6 racehorses and has cheered home 18 winners. “Having my own race horses and being involved in fundraising already, I wanted to continue building relationships between racing and charities, so becoming the Ambassador for Muscular Dystrophy WA’s Marquee event was a natural progression,” Ms Evans said. “I see it as a win win for everyone, with MDWA having a platform to raise money and awareness as well as racing being given a positive light. “As an owner I bring that touch of serious racegoer, enthusiasm and love of racing to the day.”

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MDWA Partnerships and Fundraising Manager Mark Hullett said the organisation was very grateful for the extra support from Community TAB. “MDWA is a small organisation who doesn’t receive any government funding so we are thrilled about this partnership with Community TAB and really appreciate the support,” Mr Hullett said. “Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic neuromuscular conditions where muscles slowly degenerate and weaken. They affect more than 20,000 Australians and MDWA support around 800 families in WA. “We work helping our community get the best support and services they need and we connect them to others with similar conditions, enabling them to lead full lives. We call it Support for Life.” Community TAB has been matching fundraising at race days around the State for many years, with over $465,000 raised for not-for-profit organisations.

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Wheatbelt Regional Heat runner-ups with winner, Kate Reynolds (R)

FASHIONISTAS BATTLE IT OUT TO WIN ONE OF THE LAST SPOTS IN THE WA COUNTRY CUPS FASHIONS ON THE FIELD FINAL The last three WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field Regional Heat are done and dusted! With the last three Regional Heats being held only a few weeks apart in October, it was a busy end to a successful racing fashion season in country WA. The Goldfields Regional Heat on Wednesday 3 October at KalgoorlieBoulder Racing Club’s TABtouch Hannan’s Handicap saw Stacey Paterson winning first place in a popular racing fashion colour combo, pink and red. A few days after, the Wheatbelt Regional Heat was held on Sunday 7 October at Northam Race Club’s Ladies Day, with Kate Reynolds taking out the competition. The final heat for the Midwest region was held at Geraldton Turf Club’s Ladies Day on Sunday 14 October. Winner Jodi Reilly was a stand-out in a handmade headpiece and matching personally designed dress. Stacey, Kate and Jodi will now join the other Regional Heat finalists at Perth Racing on Saturday 1 December to compete at the WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field Final. For more information about the WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field Final, visit wacountrycups.com.au

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Jodi Reilly Stacey Paterson

WA COUNTRY CUPS WILDCARD COMPETITION In addition to the WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field Regional Heats, any winner of a Fashions on the Field competition at a WA country race meeting (outside the nominated regional heats) are eligible to enter the WA Country Cups Wildcard competition. The public then votes for their favourite outfit and the three entrants with the highest amount of votes will be invited as Wildcard Finalists to the WA Country Cups Fashions on the Field Final at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 1 December. One of the finalists will then be selected to join the other Regional Heat winners in the Final. For more information, visit wacountrycups.com.au

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2018 TABTOUCH REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THE ROAD TO ASCOT Follow the road to Ascot racecourse for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final on Crown Perth-Winterbottom Stakes Day, December 1.

HEATS South West and Peel to be held at the Bunbury Turf Club on Wednesday 14 November 2018 $30,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win Handicap, 62+ Handicap, 1200 metres

1st $19,200; 2nd $6,000; 3rd $2,700; 4th $1,200; 5th $600; 6th $300 Apprentices may NOT claim their allowance. To be eligible for this heat, horses must be trained by a South West or Peel based trainer. Horses that finish first to third in this heat secure a position in the final field for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final at Ascot on Saturday 1 December 2018. Refer to qualifying conditions (page over) for further qualifying information.

Wheatbelt and Metropolitan to be held at the Northam Race Club on Thursday 15 November 2018 $30,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win Handicap, 62+ Handicap, 1100 metres

1st $19,200; 2nd $6,000; 3rd $2,700; 4th $1,200; 5th $600; 6th $300 Apprentices may NOT claim their allowance. To be eligible for this heat, horses must be trained by a Wheatbelt or Metropolitan based trainer. Horses that finish first to third in this heat secure a position in the final field for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final at Ascot on Saturday 1 December 2018. Refer to qualifying conditions (page over) for further qualifying information.

Mid-West, Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley to be held at the Geraldton Turf Club on Friday 16 November 2018 $30,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win, 62+ Handicap, 1200 metres

1st $19,200; 2nd $6,000; 3rd $2,700; 4th $1,200; 5th $600; 6th $300 Apprentices may NOT claim their allowance. To be eligible for this heat, horses must be trained by a Mid West, Gascoyne, Pilbara or Kimberley based trainer. Horses that finish first to third in this heat secure a position in the final field for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final at Ascot on Saturday 1 December 2018. Refer to qualifying conditions (page over) for further qualifying information.

Goldfields & Esperance to be held at the Esperance Bay Turf Club on Saturday 17 November 2018 $30,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win, 62+ Handicap, 1200 metres

1st $19,200; 2nd $6,000; 3rd $2,700; 4th $1,200; 5th $600; 6th $300 Apprentices may NOT claim their allowance. To be eligible for this heat, horses must be trained by a Goldfields or Esperance based trainer. Horses that finish first to third in this heat secure a position in the final field for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final at Ascot on Saturday 1 December 2018. Refer to qualifying conditions (page over) for further qualifying information.

Great Southern to be held at the Albany Race Club on Sunday 18 November 2018 $30,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win, 62+ Handicap, 1200 metres

1st $19,200; 2nd $6,000; 3rd $2,700; 4th $1,200; 5th $600; 6th $300 Apprentices may NOT claim their allowance. To be eligible for this heat, horses must be trained by a Great Southern or Goldfields-Esperance based trainer. Horses that finish first to third in this heat secure a position in the final field for the $100,000 Regional Championships Final at Ascot on Saturday 1 December 2018. Refer to qualifying conditions (page over) for further qualifying information.

FINAL Regional Championships Final to be held at Ascot on 1 December 2018

$100,000 Special Conditions – No Metro Win, 62+ Handicap, 1200 metres (Apprentice jockeys cannot claim their allowance) 1st $50,000; 2nd $20,000; 3rd $10,000; 4th $6,000; 5th $4,000; 6th $2,000; 7th $2,000; 8th $2,000; 9th $2,000; 10th $2,000; 11th to 16th $800 Horses in this field have qualified by competing in a regional heat in this series. See full list of conditions in following page.

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QUALIFYING CONDITIONS To be eligible for The Regional Championships horses must be recorded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) as being under the care of a RWWA-licensed trainer prior to Sunday 30 September 2018. However, any such horse that transfers stables to an alternative region on or after Sunday 30 September 2018 will be ineligible to compete in any heat. Horses may only compete in the heat associated with the region in which that horse is trained – for example, an Albany-trained horse may only compete in the Great Southern heat. Any trainer who has multiple stables registered with Racing & Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) may only start horses in one of the series heats. The Regional Championships Final will comprise 15 runners - the first three finishers in each. In the event of a dead heat for third place in a heat, the horse with the highest rating in the heat will secure automatic entry into the final. If both such horses have the same rating, horses will be balloted by total prizemoney earned. All horses that compete in a heat are eligible to start in the final but they will be subject to the balloting conditions of the series. Any horses that gains automatic qualification into The Regional Championships Final will be required to start in the final unless a veterinary certificate to the satisfaction of RWWA Stewards is provided stating that it is unfit to race. Any further nominations for qualified horses at any other meetings prior to December 3 will be refused. A final field of 15 starters and up to five emergencies will be declared in The Regional Championships Final. In the event that any of the automatically qualified horses (finished first – third in a qualifying heat) cannot contest the final, RWWA will offer the vacant spot in the field to the fourth-, fifth-, sixthor seventh-placed finisher from that heat, in that order. Emergency runners shall be comprised of the highest placed runners outside the three horses declared from any given heat into the final. In the event of a scratching from the final field, the emergency runner from the scratched horse’s heat will be entitled to start, irrespective of its emergency status. Any horse who becomes eligible to compete in The Regional Championships Final will only be permitted to accept under the name of a licensed trainer who is located in the same region as the heat in which the horses ran. In the event of a qualified horse winning a metropolitan race prior to the series final that horse will be ineligible to start in the final, with the next highest placed horse from their heat gaining automatic entry into the Regional Championships Final. The geographical boundaries for the heats will be defined by the regional boundaries as listed in the Regional Development Act 1993. RWWA will have the ultimate call on eligibility in the event of any discrepancy. RWWA may, at its absolute discretion, alter any conditions or elements of the Regional Championships. District Albany Armadale Ashburton Augus.–MargartR Bassendean Bayswater Belmont Beverley Boddington Boyup Brook Bridgtwn-Greenb Brookton Broome Broomehill-Tambellup Bruce Rock Bunbury Busselton Cambridge Canning Capel Carnamah Carnarvon Chapman Valley Chittering Claremont Cockburn Collie Coolgardie Coorow Corrigin Cottesloe Cranbrook Cuballing Cue Cunderdin Dalwallinu Dandaragan Dardanup Denmark Derby-WestKimb. DonnykBalingp Dowerin Dumbleyung Dundas

Region Great Southern Metropolitan Pilbara South West Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Wheatbelt Peel South West South West Wheatbelt Kimberley Great Southern Wheatbelt South West South West Metropolitan Metropolitan South West Mid West Gascoyne Mid West Wheatbelt Metropolitan Metropolitan South West Goldfields Esperance Mid West Wheatbelt Metropolitan Great Southern Wheatbelt Mid West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Wheatbelt South West Great Southern Kimberley South West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Goldfields Esperance

Heat Albany Northam Geraldton Bunbury Northam Northam Northam Northam Bunbury Bunbury Bunbury Northam Geraldton Albany Northam Bunbury Bunbury Northam Northam Bunbury Geraldton Geraldton Geraldton Northam Northam Northam Bunbury Esperance Geraldton Northam Northam Albany Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Northam Bunbury Albany Geraldton Bunbury Northam Northam Esperance

District Esperance Exmouth Fremantle Gingin Gnowangerup Goomalling Gosnells Greater Geraldton Halls Creek Harvey Irwin Jerramungup Joondalup Kalamunda Kalgoorlie Boulder Karratha Katanning Kellerberrin Kent Kojonup Kondinin Koorda Kulin Kwinana Lake Grace Laverton Leonora Mandurah Manjimup Meekatharra Melville Menzies Merredin Mingenew Moora Morawa Mosman Park Mount Magnet Mount Marshall Mukinbudin Mundaring Murchison Murray Nannup

East Fremantle East Pilbara

Metropolitan Pilbara

Northam Geraldton

Narembeen Narrogin(Town)

Region Goldfields Esperance Gascoyne Metropolitan Wheatbelt Great Southern Wheatbelt Metropolitan Mid West Kimberley South West Mid West Great Southern Metropolitan Metropolitan Goldfields Esperance Pilbara Great Southern Wheatbelt Great Southern Great Southern Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Metropolitan Wheatbelt Goldfields Esperance Goldfields Esperance Peel South West Mid West Metropolitan Goldfields Esperance Wheatbelt Mid West Wheatbelt Mid West Metropolitan Mid West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Metropolitan Mid West Peel

Heat Esperance Geraldton Northam Northam Albany Northam Northam Geraldton Geraldton Bunbury Geraldton Albany Northam Northam Esperance Geraldton Albany Northam Albany Albany Northam Northam Northam Northam Northam Esperance Esperance Bunbury Bunbury Geraldton Northam Esperance Northam Geraldton Northam Geraldton Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Northam Geraldton Bunbury

District Narrogin (Shire) Nedlands Ngaanyatjarraku Northam Northampton Nungarin Pepperm’t Grove Perenjori Perth Pingelly Plantagenet Port Hedland Quairading Ravensthorpe Rockingham Sandstone Serp./Jarrahdale Shark Bay South Perth Stirling Subiaco Swan Tammin Three Springs Toodyay Trayning Upper Gascoyne Victoria Park Victoria Plains Vincent Wagin Wandering Wanneroo Waroona West Arthur Westonia Wickepin Williams Wiluna Wongan-Ballidu Woodanilling Wyalkatchem Wyndhm-Est Kimb

Region Wheatbelt Metropolitan Goldfields Esperance Wheatbelt Mid West Wheatbelt Metropolitan Mid West Metropolitan Wheatbelt Great Southern Pilbara Wheatbelt Goldfields Esperance Metropolitan Mid West Peel Gascoyne Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Wheatbelt Mid West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Gascoyne Metropolitan Wheatbelt Metropolitan Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Metropolitan Peel Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Wheatbelt Mid West Wheatbelt Great Southern Wheatbelt Kimberley

Heat Northam Northam Esperance Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Albany Geraldton Northam Esperance Northam Geraldton Bunbury Geraldton Northam Northam Northam Northam Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Geraldton Northam Northam Northam Northam Northam Northam Bunbury Northam Northam Northam Northam Geraldton Northam Albany Northam Geraldton

South West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt

Bunbury Northam Northam

Yalgoo Yilgarn York

Mid West Wheatbelt Wheatbelt

Geraldton Northam Northam

For any further information on The Regional Championships please contact the RWWA Racing Department on 9445 5277.

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Perth Feature Races

NORTHERLY STAKES [G3] $150,000 1400 metres

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6YO BY G BY DISCORSI FROM MORINE (DANETIME (IRE))

Owners: Emporium Syndicate (Mgr: Mrs C L Morton), Mesdames L A Black, D N Pratt & P E Langford, Misses K L Allan & R Stanley, Mesdames D Mcarthur, M M Mc Gilvray, R Puvanendran & V L Nott, Miss J Morrissey, Mesdames S Hewitt, J E Gornall, C R Niall & S A Wishart, Ms N A Bennett, Miss D L Rodda, Ms F Teakle, Mesdames T A & M A Clayton Trainer: Daniel Morton Jockey: Paul Harvey

R.S. CRAWFORD STAKES [LR] $100,000 1000 metres

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6YO BY G BY DISCORSI FROM MORINE (DANETIME (IRE))

Owners: Mrs C L Morton, F F Fairthorne (Jnr.), Mrs C R & B M Niall, P J Mitchinson, C R Hague, Mrs D N & G B S Pratt, T A & Mrs S Hewitt, Ms J Beggs, Ms P Sullivan, A D Ryan, M G Burrows, I K Russell, B Franklin, E W & Ms P M Gibb, L Torpy & A Hayden Trainer: Daniel Morton Jockey: Chris Parnham

BIRTHDAY STAKES $100,000 1200 metres

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5YO BR M BY TESTA ROSSA FROM FAVOURITE STAR (MORE THAN READY (USA))

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Owner: Peters Investments Pty Ltd Syndicate(Mgr: R J & Mrs S L Peters) Trainer: Adam Durrant Jockey: William Pike

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