Padberg’s Purple Patch

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Star reinsman Shannon Suvaljko was fulsome in his praise of Wanneroo trainer Debbie Padberg after driving her six-year-old pacer Lil Happy Fella to win an action-packed 2130m Cowden The Insurance Brokers Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. Suvaljko, who has driven hundreds of winners for Padberg, said that he…

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Age Is Not Affecting Diego

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Advancing years is not affecting the enthusiasm or the speed of veteran New Zealand-bred pacer Diego, who gave a strong indication that he will be a leading contender in the $450,000 WA Pacing Cup on November 8 when he scored a powerful victory in the $31,000 Cowden Insurance Solutions Free-For-All…

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Ace Commander’s Splendid Return

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Veteran square gaiter Ace Commander reappeared after an injury-enforced absence of 18 months in superb fashion when he outclassed his rivals in the $21,000 Cowden The Insurance Brokers Trot. Ther ten-year-old’s victory was a triumph for Oakford trainer Jemma Hayman, whose patience and loving care enabled the gelding to recover…

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The Miki Taker is Tough

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Star Capel trainer-reinsman Aiden De Campo lauded The Miki Taker for his toughness after driving the five-year-old to a narrow victory in the $25,000 Sport FM Pace over 2130m at Gloucester Park on Friday night. The Miki Taker, equal favourite at $3.40 with Rolling Fire, set the pace from the…

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Jett Star Appreciates A Change

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Quality pacer Jett Star relished a change of role at Gloucester Park on Friday night when he gave a rare frontrunning exhibition to score a comfortable win in the 1730m Support Variety Club WA Pace. The New Zealand-bred six-year-old had worked hard in the breeze at his four previous starts…

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Edwards Picks A Winner

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX When Busselton trainer Barry Howlett offered some of his large team of pacers for sale about six months ago Gnangara trainer Luke Edwards selected the Bettors Delight gelding Bettor Class. And Edwards has no regrets with his decision to buy the seven-year-old Bettor Class, who won at his third appearance…

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Prince Of Pain Overcomes Pressure

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Prince Of Pain, the $2.60 favourite, revealed excellent fighting qualities when he defied fierce early challenges for the lead from Gully Gum ($3.10) and Rascal ($19) and went on to set a solid pace and win the 2130m Sport FM Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night. The early rivalry…

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Three Rumours Regains Form

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX New Zealand-bred mare Three Rumours bounced back to her best form with an effortless victory in the $23,000 Prindiville Pace over 2130m at Gloucester Park on Friday night, a striking performance which showed she will be a leading candidate in the $50,000 Kerry Clarke Pace next Friday week. Three Rumours,…

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Bettagetonpip Set For Classics

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Bettagetonpip’s commanding victory in the $21,000 Support Variety Club WA Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night was a firm indication that she will be a leading contender for the upcoming rich classic events for two-year-old fillies. This was her first test over 2130m (the distance of the $100,000 Diamond…

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Paul Edward Is Just Too Fast  

Ken Casellas | Photo:  PACEPIX Serpentine trainer Dylan Egerton-Green achieved a notable victory when he produced Paul Edward in top shape for his impressive first-up win in the $30,000 Pure Steel Pace at Gloucester Park on Friday night when the five-year-old was having his first start for 23 weeks. But the win was tinged with…

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