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Return to WACommentsPremiumWinterbottom target for Goodwood chance In The Boat

Lindsey Smith, who operates stables in WA and Warrnambool, is keen to bring In The Boat back to where his career started after he won a Bunbury maiden on debut in 2020.

Jay Rooney

Staying homeCommentsPremiumWinterbottom sole focus for Morton’s star sprinter

Trainer Dan Morton is in no rush to race Elite Street interstate again as he focusses on a third tilt at the $1 million Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot later this year.

Jay Rooney

Feature aimsCommentsPremiumDevoted bound for Belmont Guineas after brilliant return

Leading owners Bob and Sandra Peters are eyeing at least two Belmont Park three-year-old features with Devoted after his dominant first-up win on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

Star sprinterPremiumElite Street too slick for Red Can Man in Roma Cup

In a carbon copy of his first-up Northam Stakes (1100m) win, the hot $2.25 favourite sprinted powerfully from seventh to charge past Red Can Man ($5.50) at the 100m.

Jay Rooney

Rooney’s RacebookPremiumTurner expects big finish from Laverrod in Roma Cup

Jockey Jordan Turner is confident Laverrod will figure prominently in the Roma Cup (1200m) at Belmont Park on Saturday with an ounce of luck from a wide draw. SEE JAY ROONEY’S BEST BETS

Jay Rooney

RacingVerry Elleegant switched to French stable

Verry Elleegant, the 2021 Melbourne Cup winner, will do her future racing in Europe out of the stable of leading French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.

Warwick Barr

Quality sprinterPremiumWolfe has Red Can Man humming for Roma Cup rematch

Trainer Steve Wolfe believes he has Red Can Man in the best form of his career and a soft Belmont Park track won’t worry the quality sprinter in the Roma Cup (1200m) on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

CourtPremiumABC portrayed racing boss as ‘hopeless’: court

Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys was portrayed as “hopeless” by a bombshell ABC expose on the slaughter of retired racehorses, a court has been told.

Steve Zemek

Heartfelt gestureCommentsPremiumValour Road to carry the late Ron Sayers’ colours in Roma

Connections of the $1.4 million earner changed his racing colours to honour fellow part-owner Sayers after he died on Sunday after a short battle with illness.

Jay Rooney

Big decisionCommentsBrad Parnham makes tough call on Roma Cup ride

In-form hoop Brad Parnham has decided on his ride for the Group 3 Roma Cup at Belmont Park on Saturday after having the choice of three quality mounts.

Jay Rooney

RacingPremiumRich Strike in huge Kentucky Derby upset

Outsider Rich Strike has stormed to victory in the Kentucky Derby in Louisville in one of the biggest upsets in the history of the race.

Staff Writers

Comeback kingPrince Turbo lands emotional Eurythmic Stakes win

Emotions boiled over when Prince Turbo capped a miraculous comeback from another tendon injury to win the $100,000 Eurythmic Stakes (2200m) at Ascot on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

Injury-prone stayerPremiumComeback king Prince Turbo a major Eurythmic Stakes player

When promising stayer Prince Turbo suffered the second tendon injury of his career in 2020, Jason Miller was convinced his racing days were done.

Jay Rooney

Belmont Park featurePremiumGangemis to launch three-pronged assault on Roma Cup

Co-trainers Chris and Michael Gangemi will launch a three-pronged assault on the Roma Cup at Belmont Park next week with stable stars Massimo, Samizdat and Notorious One.

Jay Rooney

Another win Punters fill up on Nomorepintsforyou

Michael Brennan-trained Nomorepintsforyou left punters feeling refreshed at Donaldson Park on Wednesday

Justin Fris

Back from injuryPremiumAdelaide, Brisbane sprints on radar for Showmanship

Adelaide or Brisbane feature sprints could be on the cards for Showmanship if the WA sprinter makes a successful return from injury in the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool on Wednesday.

Jay Rooney

Flying fillyRevitup bounds to barrier trial victory

Two-year-old Revitup raced away from rivals in a Lark Hill barrier trial on Monday and looks set for more race wins.

Ernie Manning

Brave riderPremiumApprentice rides in first trials after serious injuries

Courageous apprentice jockey Hannah Fitzgerald is on her way to a miracle comeback after riding at her first barrier trials since being critically injured in a Kalgoorlie race fall last October.

Ernie Manning

Group 1 sprinterElite Street back with a bang in Northam Stakes win

Starting an easing $3.60 favourite, the Dan Morton-trained gelding sprinted powerfully from seventh on the turn to beat Red Can Man ($8) by a half-head.

Jay Rooney

Pinjarra Cup winnerPremiumHobby trainer revels in success with giant killer Jadavi

Ian Shield, a hobby trainer for more than 25 years, is revelling in the success of his seven-year-old mare Jadavi who lines up in the Sheila Gwynne Classic at Ascot on Saturday.

Jay Rooney

Greyhound competitionPremiumShares in Tommy Shelby pup up for grabs in Chase The Dream

A unique chance to win a share in a pup by champion WA greyhound Tommy Shelby will be up for grabs when the Chase The Dream competition kicks off next month.

Jay Rooney

Quick recoveryPremiumCup Night bounces back to defend Northam Stakes crown

Trainer Bernie Miller is thrilled with how Cup Night has recovered from a recent setback but fears the quality galloper will be slightly underdone for the Group 3 Northam Stakes (1100m) on Sunday.

Jay Rooney

Back from injuryPremiumWestern Empire set to join Danny O’Brien stable

Brilliant Railway Stakes winner Western Empire is one of three WA stars set to join the Danny O’Brien stable in Victoria after recovering from back and fetlock injuries.

Jay Rooney

Strong showing PremiumMajor Corrida rallies

Aiden De Campo’s four-year-old Major Corrida displayed a solid turn of foot in the home straight to claim Friday’s Tabtouch Pace (2100m) at Donaldson Park.

Justin Fris