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Pride Of Jenni at Royal Randwick with jockey Declan Bates aboard

RACINGCommentsPremiumPride Of Jenni meets Half Yours for Doomben Cup rematch

Pride Of Jenni had the measure of Half Yours when they last met, but with different circumstances in the Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) this weekend, punters feel the latter can turn the tables.

Hayden King

William Pike is set to be inducted into the Racing WA Hall of Fame.

RACINGCommentsPremiumWhat sets Hall of Famer Pike apart from the rest?

William Pike’s impending induction into the Racing WA Hall Of Fame offers a chance to reflect on the career of the state’s best jockey in the modern era and what makes him stand out.

Hayden King

Black Heart Bart in 2020.

RACINGCommentsPremiumRacing WA’s Hall of Fame inductees announced

Alongside Saturday’s announcement of William Pike as an entry into Racing WA’s Hall of Fame, several other luminaries of the thoroughbred code will join ‘The Wizard’ in being elevated at the August 22 ceremony.

Hayden King

Western Empire wins the 2026 Belmont Sprint for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumWilliam Pike joins Hall of Fame and wins Belmont Sprint

Champion jockey William Pike was elevated to WA Racing’s Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon and further vindicated the honour when partnering unsinkable eight-year-old Western Empire to win the Belmont Sprint.

Hayden King

Chris Parnham gives the thumbs up to the newly renovated Belmont Park Racecourse

RACINGCommentsPremiumBelmont refurbishment a win as racing returns to winter home

Winter racing action has commenced at Belmont Park racecourse on Saturday and things are in full swing with the newly renovated facilities given the tick of approval by patrons.

Hayden King

Rothfire storms to victory in the Doomben 10,000 under Brad Rawiller

RACINGCommentsPremium$61 long-shot creates history in emotional Doomben 10,000

There wasn’t a dry eye in the mounting yard following the $1.5 million Doomben 10,000 (1200m) when Rothfire created history by becoming the first-ever eight-year-old to win the Queensland Group 1.

Hayden King

William Pike will hit Saturday’s Group 3 $200,000 Belmont Sprint (1400m) with momentum after a rare Friday riding appearance.

RACINGCommentsPremiumWilliam Pike hits sprint after rare Friday riding venture

William Pike will hit Saturday’s Group 3 $200,000 Belmont Sprint (1400m) with momentum after a rare Friday riding appearance at Albany which paid immediate dividends for his army of supporters.

Hayden King

Rothfire will need to break almost 100 years of history if he’s to be successful in the Group 1 $1 million Doomben 10,000.

RACINGCommentsRothfire to break almost 100 years of history in Group 1

Rothfire will need to break almost 100 years of history if he’s to be successful in the Group 1 $1 million Doomben 10,000 (1200m) in Queensland on Saturday.

Hayden King

Smooth Chino will hunt more Group 3 glory in the $200,000 Drummond Golf Belmont Sprint.

RACINGSmooth Chino hunting more Group 3 glory in Belmont Sprint

Smooth Chino will hunt more Group 3 glory in the $200,000 Drummond Golf Belmont Sprint (1400m) when he starts favourite in the feature of Saturday’s return to the winter racing circuit.

Hayden King

Twain's Angel wins the 2025 Scenic Blast Stakes for jockey Madi Derrick.

RACINGCommentsPremiumTwain’s Angel takes Ascot trial en route to sprint features

Twain’s Angel confirmed a looming presence in winter sprint features by scoring handsomely in an Ascot trial on Monday morning.

Hayden King

On the dawn of Queensland’s winter carnival heating up, Ciaron Maher has announced he will have a typically strong hand in the racing festival with both Another Wil and Jimmysstar to contest the Stradbroke.

RACINGCommentsPremiumCiaron Maher launches Group 1 Queensland assault

On the dawn of Queensland’s winter carnival heating up, Ciaron Maher has announced he will have a typically strong hand in the racing festival with both Another Wil and Jimmysstar to contest the Stradbroke.

Hayden King

Desert Lightning wins the Goodwood.

RACINGPhoto finish! Desert Lightning strikes in Goodwood

Desert Lightning has become the latest galloper to claim Group 1s in two countries, taking the $1 million Goodwood (1200m) at South Australia’s Morphettville circuit in a deceptive photo finish.

Hayden King