Racing ‘nerd’ striving to pinch $5m Quokka with Kiwi raider
Group 1-winning jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a self-confessed racing “nerd” who is aiming to ride a Kiwi galloper to glory in the $5m The Quokka in Perth on Saturday.
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Peter Tighe: From Winx filly gold dust to $5m The Quokka glory?
Prominent owner Peter Tighe struck gold last week with the $10m sale of Winx’s filly – now he is looking to again hit pay dirt when Malkovich races in his slot in the $5m The Quokka.
Grandad’s family looking for help from above in The Quokka
There will be an emotional family connection in the “Grandad’s Gift” ownership syndicate in The Quokka contender Super Smink.
How 25c bets laid foundation for $5m Quokka dream
Craig Thompson will have King Of Sparta running in his slot in The Quokka and his racing passion was sparked as a kid when he mowed lawns to earn money to place bets at the local TAB.
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Plucky Nolen works to turn tide
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Triple Crown chance
VICTORIAN-trained Nowitzki took out the first leg of the four-year-old Triple Crown after winning Friday ‘s $50,000 Retravision 4YO Championship (2130m).
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THEY were bought cheaply, but these unwanted gallopers went on to become some of the greatest racehorses in Australia.
Legendary Friday night on cards
FRIDAY night sees the long awaited start of the Four-year-old Triple Crown with the running of the $50,000 Retravision 4YO Championship (2130m).
Spring stars to keep following
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Brotherly battle at Ascot
IT was a Parnham affair in the opening race at Ascot yesterday, the Westspeed 2YO Plate (1100m), with trainer Neville Parnham and his son Brad taking the race with Star Glitter.
Live: Boban wins Emirates Stakes
BOBAN ended the four-day Melbourne Cup carnival on a high with a last-stride victory in the Emirates Stakes. Re-live the action here.
Oaks Day: Kirramosa wins big
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Video: Fiorente wins Cup
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