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Races postponedHeat forces Ascot meeting to move to Monday

With the temperature forecast to again reach 40C, officials made the second scheduling change in a week because of the extreme heat following on from Wednesday’s abandoned Belmont Park meeting.

Jay Rooney

Group 1 featurePrentice hopeful Harley bounces back in Fremantle Cup

Trainer Justin Prentice is optimistic an ideal draw will help Hurricane Harley turn his recent form around when he tackles Friday night’s Group 1 Fremantle Pacing Cup at Gloucester Park.

Jay Rooney

Decision pendingHeatwave puts Ascot meeting in doubt

Racing and Wagering WA officials will make a call on whether Saturday’s Ascot meeting goes ahead on Friday afternoon amid concerns over the extreme heat forecast.

Jay Rooney

Star pacerPremiumMagnificent Storm draws wide in Fremantle Pacing Cup

Magnificent Storm, a brilliant winner at 19 of 22 starts since arriving from New Zealand, was dealt a blow when he drew barrier nine for Friday night’s Fremantle Pacing Cup at Gloucester Park.

Jay Rooney

New eraPremiumPeters to use a team of jockeys to fill Pike void

Bob Peters and William Pike have dominated WA racing like no one before them, but their successful partnership will come to an end with Pike moving to Sydney.

Jay Rooney

Rooney’s RumblePremiumNew vax rule puts spotlight on trainers

Racing reporter Jay Rooney takes a look at the potential impact of Racing and Wagering WA’s new vaccination rule on trainers and other licensed participants ahead of the February 5 deadline.

Jay Rooney

Outstanding sprinterPremiumMiss Conteki a star on the rise after Miss Andretti win

Miss Conteki ($3.90) was again stranded near last but rocketed home in her customary style, charging to the lead at the 100m for jockey Chris Parnham to score by a length.

Jay Rooney

Hard to splitParnham makes tough call on Miss Andretti mount

Miss Conteki’s explosive Summer Scorcher win and Clairvoyance’s long stint on the sidelines swayed Chris Parnham to ride the former in Saturday’s Miss Andretti Stakes (1100m) at Ascot.

Jay Rooney

Inglis salePremiumQueensland duo latest acquisitions for Gangemi brothers

Queensland city winners McCovey Cove and Ruuca will join the Chris and Michael Gangemi stable after the WA trainers bought the duo in the latest Inglis online sale.

Jay Rooney

Promising sprinterNew rider, light weight boost Iseered’s Miss Andretti claims

Trainer Luke Fernie is banking on the booking of in-form jockey Clint Johnston-Porter and a light weight to boost Iseered Iseered’s chances in Saturday’s Miss Andretti Stakes at Ascot.

Jay Rooney

Boom sprinterPremiumClairvoyance’s much-anticipated return delayed a week

Trainer Darren McAuliffe scrapped plans to start the Nostradamus mare in Sunday’s $100,000 Fitzpatrick Plate at Albany when the distance was increased from 1200m to 1230m.

Jay Rooney

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The West Australian exclusive
Key appointmentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Perth Racing unveils new CEO, track manager

Former British racing administrator James Oldring has been given the task of leading Perth Racing out of one of its most difficult periods after he was appointed as the new chief executive.

Jay Rooney

Classy sprinterPremiumPacific’s Melbourne trip up in the air

Neville Parnham is holding out hope for a flight to Melbourne to become available so he can run classy sprinter Indian Pacific in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington.

Jay Rooney

Rooney’s RumbleCommentsPremiumIf Pike’s out, who’s next in line to be WA’s leading hoop?

Racing reporter Jay Rooney takes a look at the WA racing landscape if William Pike can no longer ride due to his vaccination stance - and the man who looms as the main beneficiary.

Jay Rooney

Winning machinePremiumFormer bridesmaid Beret continues transformation in La Trice

After racking up eight seconds from her first 22 starts, the Adam Durrant-trained mare has blossomed with four consecutive victories including a feature double.

Jay Rooney

No Pike, no problemPremiumCarbery pays tribute to Pike after Perth Cup win

William Pike’s pain of missing out on the ride because of the State Government’s double-vaccination call became Patrick Carbery’s gain as he guided Midnight Blue to a thrilling victory in the iconic race.

Jay Rooney

Close shavePremiumMagnificent Storm stays calm in tough conditions

Star four-year-old pacer Magnificent Storm won narrowly after giving supporters anxious moments in final stages of Friday night’s $25,000 free-for-all (2536m) at Gloucester Park.

Ernie Manning

Breathtaking performancePremiumMiss Conteki ‘fired out of cannon’ to win Summer Scorcher

Heavily backed into $2.20 favouritism, the quality mare launched a withering burst down the outside to nail The Front Bar ($3.80) late to win by a long neck.

Jay Rooney

‘Painful’CommentsPremiumTop WA jockey breaks silence, racing future ‘very uncertain’

WA’s top jockey William Pike says it was “painful” to miss out on Saturday’s Perth Cup and concedes his racing future is uncertain after breaking his silence to air his concerns on vaccine mandates.

Chris Robinson

Surprise packetPremiumHart eyes Perth Cup win with homebred Black Shadow

Black Shadow has been a surprise packet for Rick Hart, emerging as a genuine Perth Cup (2400m) chance after his brilliant win in the Towton Cup (2200m) at Ascot in December.

Jay Rooney

Racing fairytaleCommentsPremium‘Bush horse’ takes group of mates on ride to Perth Cup

Bought with punters club winnings as a Broome Cup prospect, Stafford’s Lad has exceeded all expectations, Jay Rooney reports.

Jay Rooney

Legend rememberedVideoCommentsPremiumMiracle feat of the mighty Mount Eden remembered 50 years on

In the 50 years since legendary WA pacer Mount Eden won the 1971 Miracle Mile, equally-iconic race broadcaster John Tapp remains adamant he never saw a more emphatic performance on any track.

Steve Butler

Champ’s uncertain futurePremium‘It might be a long time before we see him’

As William Pike refused to comment on his vaccination status, trainer Neville Parnham has urged the champion jockey to ‘get a second opinion’.

Ernie Manning & Nick Taylor

COVID-19 certaintyPremiumRWWA set to announce vaccination policy in next fortnight

Racing and Wagering WA’s vaccination policy is expected to be announced in the next fortnight in what shapes as a defining call for champion jockey William Pike’s future in racing.

Jay Rooney and Steve Butler