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Ascot Preview & Selections
Race 1: Westspeed Platinum Handicap (1600m) The pace looks set by Gingerquest and Impressive Jewel, but Tousled Crown is the one that maps to perfection here. This mare is a classic "fifty...
5 Comments | 6 months ago
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WA announces the Pinnacles concept to replace Masters carnival
Western Australia’s premier thoroughbred racing carnival is reaching new heights with more prize money, more top-class races and more excitement. The traditional Masters racing carnival f...
48 Comments | 4 years ago
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Skinnen Tins retired after Mandurah Cup mishap
Skinnen Tins fractured her off side hip at the start of the recent Mandurah Cup and was pulled up after approximately 100m. The Patronize mare won’t race again but is expected to make a f...
1 Comments | 4 years ago
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Betfair drops Market Base Rate
Effective as of May 1st, Betfair are dropping the Market Base Rate (MBR) across all 3 Western Australia (WA) racing codes from 8% to 6%. That means for any winnings generated on WA based racing...
6 Comments | 5 years ago
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Train's Ascot April 20th Selections
R1- FIRST LAW raced really well without winning last campaign and finds himself in easier here first up. Ran second behind Kissonallforcheeks first up in a fast run race beating some smart ones bef...
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WA Black Hearts announce their first tried runner
The Racing League is “off and racing” with the purchase of the first ready to run horse joining the stables of the WA Blackhearts. After an exhaustive search, TRLs Bloodstock team is de...
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Train's Ascot Selections
R1- WITHOUT REASON is racing in top form and no reason he can’t win again here. Won with dominance three starts ago chasing a strong speed before luckless run behind a tiring leader two back...
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Train's Selections
R1- CLAIRVOYANCE gets to the races in her third prep off the back of some nice trial performances. At her most recent was held well together when comfortably holding her opposition to the line in s...
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Train's Selections
R1- CONTINUANCE was good on debut when second behind Born To Rule who looks to have ability. Found traffic in the straight but looked professional in the way he took the gaps when they opened up an...
38 Comments | 6 years ago
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Does The Doc do it again?
We turn into the last day of a Raceday in a familiar position. thedoc the favourite. The winner of the last Raceday competition many moons ago, The 'Doc', an actual Doctor, seems to be...
43 Comments | 6 years ago
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Easter 4 Day Tipping Carnival announced
4 straight days of racing in Western Australia calls for a Tipping marathon! Enter your selections for Ascot Friday, Ascot Saturday, Albany and Bunbury to take the title as the Easter champion....
32 Comments | 6 years ago
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The One One - Perth Racing Podcast - G.A. Towton Cup Edition
Getting stuck in a vortex, buying into This'll Testya, Second-up Simon and a 'Pub Brawl', Terry and BJ tackle all the 'big' issues on a Towton Cup flavoured edition #TheOneOne....
8 Comments | 6 years ago
Recent Comments
warrenrobinson 13 Jul | Posts: 616
Increasing the percentage return to the industry will not solve the problem. The problem is people don't bet on the product. It is the product that is broken. Increasing the return on POCT will just give RWWA more money to waste and fritter away and improve th...
Ridersonthestorm33 13 Jul | Posts: 10450
Thought Swim Through might go well at Bunbury, went terribly gave the benefit of the doubt because of the heavy track, little or no support for it yesterday ran accordingly. Did show some early promise. What yesterday told me too was how hard it is to win ...
Chris 13 Jul | Posts: 5071
Swim Through has been disappointing for years now
watchingu 13 Jul | Posts: 47
This is what all you participants need to be lobbying for. Never before has the government taken more money away from racing turnover and given less back. 30 cents in the dollar is a pretty clear indication of where we are headed down the toilet. you...
Chopchop43 13 Jul | Posts: 472
Hook, line and sinker
Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755
This is what all you participants need to be lobbying for. Never before has the government taken more money away from racing turnover and given less back. 30 cents in the dollar is a pretty clear indication of where we are headed down the toilet.
Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755
The proportion of the Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) revenue passed directly back to the racing industry varies significantly by state: Queensland: 80% of POCT revenue is directed to the racing industry.Victoria: 50% of POCT revenue goes directly to the V...
Gilgamesh 13 Jul | Posts: 4755
What was a 60m project 4 years ago would likely be a $100m plus project in todays market. Going to need Nina Kennedy to help get over some of the hurdles they will face.
warrenrobinson 12 Jul | Posts: 616
What has been achieved over the last forty years to help grow and make the Harness Industry better?.
Rodent 12 Jul | Posts: 6917
Ita Buttrose had a very vigorous 1 night stand with a Viking. The next day he said, "I'm Thor" to which she responded, "you're thore, I can hardly walk!"