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Who wants to be a millionaire?
THE first youngster in part three of the solo stars of the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale is an all-American bred colt who’s is related to a couple of millionaire pacers – one in the US and one bred… Read more: Who wants to be a millionaire?
Quick to make a huge impact
RESPECTED horseman Dennis Roche has only sold yearlings for a few years but has already made a big impact on the WA breeding scene and could even bag an Australian Two-Year-Old Filly of the Year… Read more: Quick to make a huge impact
Perth’s Prime Prospects
IT IS always interesting to watch new sires emerge. There are three stallions in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale who will have their first crops of two-year-old on Australian tracks this season… Read more: Perth’s Prime Prospects
Treasure trove of quality
WA buyers are blessed with a treasure trove of quality bloodlines in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale. Here, we look at some of the youngsters offered by solo venders in the early part of the sale… Read more: Treasure trove of quality
First slot filled for The Nullarbor
THE biggest race to grace Western Australia’s shores is set to get even bigger with TABtouch announcing their slot contender for the 2025 Nullarbor. Star New South Wales pacer Swayzee is set to head… Read more: First slot filled for The Nullarbor
Hall claims slice of history in ADC
TOUTED as the one to beat heading into the series, Gary Hall junior has lived up to the hype by capturing the Australian Drivers’ Championship. Competing against 11 rivals at Globe Derby yesterday… Read more: Hall claims slice of history in ADC
One to beat in ADC
EVEN before the draws were completed, Gary Hall junior was considered the one to beat by a host of his rivals. With the fields for Sunday’s Australian Drivers’ Championship released, Hall’s… Read more: One to beat in ADC
Chasing two slices of history
WEST AUSTRALIAN star Deni Roberts is aiming for two slices of history this weekend. Engaged in Sunday’s Australian Drivers’ Championship at Globe Derby, Roberts is attempting to become the first… Read more: Chasing two slices of history
Harness racing’s forgotten champion
CRAMMED with emotion and edge of your seat moments, Rocky IV is arguably the best sequel in the highly-successful franchise. During one particular scene before his deadly ‘exhibition bout’, Apollo… Read more: Harness racing’s forgotten champion
Breeder’s case of beginner’s luck
IT’S been a case of beginner’s luck for Busselton trainer-breeder Reece Kaptein, whose first broodmare in Belturbet NZ was the dam of a multiple Group One winner. “Reece bought her to race but after… Read more: Breeder’s case of beginner’s luck
Keeping legacy alive
HARRY Capararo was a highly respected breeder and staunch supporter of WA harness racing and his son Peter has made it his goal to keep his legacy alive. Harry was the driving force behind Adda… Read more: Keeping legacy alive
Youngsters “have come out firing”
BOYANUP horseman Dennis Roche offered four youngsters at last year’s APG Perth Yearling Sale and they have come out firing early in the season, with two winners and a runner-up from three starters… Read more: Youngsters “have come out firing”
“Hopefully we can make him proud”
BOYANUP horsewoman Jacqueline Prentice loves to support her successful trainer-husband Justin in his racing venture but her background with thoroughbreds and show horses has seen her take the lead… Read more: “Hopefully we can make him proud”
Outstanding youngsters spearhead draft
WAGIN breeder Kevin Spurr will offer 10 yearlings, his biggest sale’s draft, at the APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 3, spearheaded by two outstanding youngsters by highly underrated sire Shoobees… Read more: Outstanding youngsters spearhead draft
Big couple of days
IT HAS been a big couple of days for sires with their first crops racing as two-year-olds, with Poster Boy and Stay Hungry producing their first winners in Western Australia. Poster Boy sired his… Read more: Big couple of days
Group One winner scores first-up for two years
FORMER rising star Shockwave capped off a remarkable comeback at Gloucester Park last night. Having his first start since July 2021, the Group One winning Australian Pacing Gold purchase rewarded… Read more: Group One winner scores first-up for two years
Grimson magic continues with historic win
ONCE again Jason Grimson’s masterclass has come to the fore. Thrust into the limelight during the past two seasons, Grimson’s rapid rise to the top has seen the New South Wales trainer capture a… Read more: Grimson magic continues with historic win
Money keeps coming for NSW raider
ALTHOUGH he has stayed steady in the betting, Betterzippit has attracted the most attention from punters ahead of Friday night’s The Nullarbor at Gloucester Park. Trained by New South Wales-based… Read more: Money keeps coming for NSW raider
Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings
RESULTS from the last 48 hours of metropolitan racing are a stark reminder on why it pays to buy from the prestigious Australian Pacing Gold Sales. APG purchases were successful at each of the main… Read more: Last 48 hours prove why it pays to buy APG yearlings
Tonight’s $100,000 features to impact Sunday’s results
TONIGHT’S $100,000 features at Gloucester Park are destined to have a huge impact on Sunday’s results! The co-main events on the card are Australian Pacing Gold Classics, with the leading sales… Read more: Tonight’s $100,000 features to impact Sunday’s results
