Passing of Pacing Cup King

The news that super sire American Ideal died on January 28th has rocked the breeding sector in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The shuttle stallion was in quarantine awaiting his return to North America when he developed severe colic and during emergency surgery numerous cancerous masses were revealed which resulted in his humane euthanasia.…

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WA MEDIA GUILD FRIDAY’S THOUGHTS 2ND FEBRUARY

The $31,000 Media Guild Cup (2130m) and the $50,000 Trotsynd Trotters Cup (2503m) headline a stellar 10-event card at Gloucester Park on Friday night. And punters would be advised to jump into October Reign when prices go up after last year’s winner and runner-up in the leading tipping competition for the WA Trotting Media Guild…

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Hall Chooses October Reign

Ken Casellas | Photo: PACEPIX Star reinsman Gary Hall Jnr has given punters a valuable lead by choosing to drive the Michael Young-trained six-year-old October Reign in the 2130m Pat Harding Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night ahead of the speedy gelding Regal Cheval, whom he trains. He sought permission from the stewards to…

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The Miki Taker Back In Action

Ken Casellas | Photo: PACEPIX Former star juvenile pacer The Miki Taker will resume racing after a nine-month absence when he begins from the No. 5 barrier in the Matt Young Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. “On his trackwork he should be thereabouts,” said Capel trainer-reinsman Aiden De Campo. “He is not blessed…

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Solesseo Matuca Looks The Part

Ken Casellas | Photo: Hamilton Content Creators Former Victorian pacer Solesseo Matuca finished eighth in a field of nine in the 1730m Nights Of Thunder last Friday night, but his performance was full of merit, and he looks set to break through for his initial victory in Western Australia when he contests the $31,000 Media…

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Lewis Shows The Way

Ken Casellas | Photo: PACEPIX Champion reinsman Chris Lewis is the only multiple winners in the 17-year history of the $50,000 Trotsynd Trotters Cup, and he has high hopes of notching his third winner when he drives Our Maestoso in the Group 2 event at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Five-year-old Our Maestoso is the…

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