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WA’s Cosmic Crusader won the Turnbull Stakes.

RACINGBest from the west shows Vics who’s boss

WA raider Cosmic Crusader showed Victorian doubters that he is the real deal with an imperious display in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.

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Jockey William Pike aboard the Michael Grantham-trained Opportunistic after winning the $100,000 Coolgardie Tyre Services Coolgardie Cup (1760m) at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

RACINGPremiumPeters’ big double from Flemington to Kalgoorlie

Mogul owner Bob Peters will attempt a cross-country feature double on Saturday when he starts chances in both the Kalgoorlie Cup and Flemington’s Turnbull Stakes.

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Sir Delius in full flight under Craig Williams.

RACINGBott: Sir Delius will not be impacted by heavy weather

Co-trainer Adrian Bott says the presence of rain for this Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington will not dull the chances of race favourite Sir Delius.

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Trainers Grant and Alana Williams.

RACINGPremiumTop WA trainers cop massive ban

WA’s top trainers Grant and Alana Williams have been handed a lengthy disqualification for presenting Starry Heights with prohibited substance ritalinic acid in its system.

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Top-shelf pacer Cyclone Jordy returned from a 12-month racing absence in a blaze of glory at Pinjarra.

RACINGCyclone Jordy storms to victory in 4yo Chandon Classic

Top-shelf pacer Cyclone Jordy returned from a 12-month racing absence in a blaze of glory at Pinjarra on Monday afternoon, recording his twelfth-straight triumph in the Group 3 $50,000 4yo Chandon Classic.

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I Love Ya Money wins with William Pike aboard

RACINGIn-form Mitchell Pateman wins big with I Love Ya Money

In-form trainer Mitchell Pateman was expected to walk away with the lion’s share of the $100,000 TABtouch Westspeed Platinum Spring Series Final (1600m) at Belmont, though it wasn’t with the horse most thought.

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Rachel King riding Warwoven.

RACINGPremiumWarwoven destroys rivals to win Group 1 Golden Rose

Bjorn Baker is daring to dream big with now stallion prospect Warwoven, who annihilated his rivals in the Group 1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill.

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Bosun wins at Belmont for jockey Pat Carbery.

RACINGBosun’s $100,000 Belmont payday

Previously unheralded galloper Bosun will chase a big payday when the newfound winning machine starts favourite in the $100,000 TABtouch Westspeed Platinum Spring Series Final (1600m) at Belmont.

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Chris Waller has a typically strong Group 1 representation in the Golden Rose.

RACINGChris Waller’s five-strong attack on stallion-making Group 1

Chris Waller has a typically strong Group 1 representation in the Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill with five starters in the stallion-making contest.

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Holly Nottle with her Leading Rider and Damien Oliver Award trophies

RACINGPremiumHolly Nottle scoops apprentice jockey awards

Outstanding young jockey Holly Nottle scooped both major honours at Monday night’s Apprentice Racing Awards, taking home both the Leading Rider and Damien Oliver Award.

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Leap To Fame records yet another win in Queensland's recent Inter Dominion series for trainer-driver Grant Dixon

RACINGWorld’s best horse Leap To Fame bound for Perth

WA has achieved its greatest-ever harness racing coup with megastar Leap To Fame confirmed by owner Kevin Seymour to compete in a Group 1 Gloucester Park double next year.

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Let's Talk wins at Belmont for jockey Jefferson Tsang.

RACINGCorrect Choice rebounds to win TABtouch Stakes

Correct Choice rebounded from a first-up disappointment to score in the $100,000 TABtouch Stakes (1600m) at Belmont, ending the winning run of Too Dardy.

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Ben Melham enjoyed one of his finest days in an esteemed riding career.

RACINGBen Melham lands Group 1 double at Caulfield

Ben Melham enjoyed one of his finest days in an esteemed riding career when collecting both Group 1s at Caulfield on Saturday, claiming the Underwood and Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

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Mister Smartee wins the Nullarbor last Friday night. Scott Hamilton

RACINGGloucester Park readies for new interstate challengers

Gloucester Park could be set for a new wave of interstate challengers for upcoming feature events later this year with subsidised flights offered for incoming horses.

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William Pike riding Cosmic Crusader in August.

RACINGJudgement Day arrives for Cosmic Crusader and Pike

Judgment Day has finally arrived for Cosmic Crusader and William Pike with proud Western Australian punters defending the Group 1 combination ahead of the Underwood Stakes against a social media onslaught.

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William Pike riding Cosmic Crusader.

RACINGCosmic Crusader a firm favourite for Victorian Group 1

Travelling WA galloper Cosmic Crusader is a warm favourite for the Group 1 $1 million Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield after nominations were confirmed for Saturday’s headline contest.

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AFL semi-final between Fremantle Dockers and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on Friday 11/09/26. Wharfie time

RACINGVideoPremiumIt’s Wharfie Time: Freo star names horse in team’s honour

A former Dockers star has bought into Fremantle’s finals campaign by naming a horse Wharfie Time in honour of the team’s recent matchday tradition.

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Immortal Bliss wins the 2026 Beaufine Stakes for jockey Lucy Fiore.

RACINGImmortal Bliss confirms favouritism for Golden Saddle

Immortal Bliss topped off his preparations for Kalgoorlie’s $1 million Golden Saddle (1200m) slot race with a decisive victory at Monday’s Belmont trials.

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The TeleMedVET team with a horse who will undergo testing.

RACINGPerth equine welfare breakthrough gains further momentum

New research from Perth-based TeleMedVET has been accepted for one of the world’s leading scientific journals in their pursuit of greater animal welfare and the company are now focusing on available testing.

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Haida Gwaii wins the Nicopolis Stakes with Chris Parnham abaord

RACINGPremiumHaida Gwaii makes lie of 1200m doubts in Nicopolis win

Haida Gwaii made lie of any doubts about her ability to run the 1200m of Belmont’s Nicopolis Stakes when she finished powerfully to land the $100,000 feature and beat Ginnivan for the second-straight start.

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Luke Nolen riding Sheza Alibi winning race 8, the Crown Makybe Diva Stakes.

RACINGPremiumSheza Alibi grabs more Group 1 glory in Makybe Diva

Sheza Alibi showed herself to be clearly one of the best horses in the land with a thumping success over topline opposition in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington.

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Jamie Melham riding Sheza Alibi.

RACINGSheza Alibi set to renew Group 1-winning ways in Makybe Diva

Without Autumn Glow to rain on her parade, Sheza Alibi is poised to renew her Group 1-winning ways when she contests the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.

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Eliza Finger aboard Zadar Rock with Tessa Daly at Gantheaume Point.

RACINGZadar Rock in line for fitting farewell in Carnarvon Cup

Veteran galloper Zadar Rock could be in line for a fitting farewell should he succeed in the $60,000 Carnarvon Cup (2000m) on Saturday.

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Michelle Payne with her dad Paddy who has died aged 90.

RACINGFamous racing patriarch Paddy Payne Sr dies aged 90

Paddy Payne Sr, patriarch of one of the most famous Australian racing families, has died aged 90.

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