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HARNESS RACING DEPARTMENT Racing Manager: Barry Hamilton Chief Handicapper: Warren Wishart 14 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017 Driving Master: Trevor Warwick Mobile: 0434 609 604 Trainers’ Service Centre Phone: (08) 9445 5267* Fax: (08) 9445 5571 24hr Nominations Service (08) 9445 5268* * Note all incoming and outgoing calls are recorded Email: [email protected] Office Hours:7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday

STEWARDS DEPARTMENTS General Manager Integrity: Denis Borovica Phone: (08) 9445 5427 Deputy Chief Steward: Rhys Chappell 70 Grandstand Road, Ascot, WA 6104 Phone: (08) 9445 5177 Please note that the RWWA Harness Racing Department has Fax: (08) 9477 5215 changed its fax number. Email: [email protected] Investigator: Geoff Johnson 0408 843 560 The new number is 9445 5571. RWWA INTEGRITY Integrity Recorded Message Service: 9445 5565 Email: [email protected]

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RACING & WAGERING WA HEAD OFFICE Features 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017 02 Craig Lynn (08) 9445 5333 fax (08) 9244 5914 06 Off the Track e-mail [email protected] web www.rwwa.com.au 08 Community TAB 10 BOTRA News RACING AHEAD WA Editorial, Advertising & Subscriptions 14 WASBA News Hayley McDermott 18 WA Feature Races 2017/18 Phone: (08) 9445 5533 20 Race Dates Email: [email protected] Racing & Wagering Western Australia 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 1 Rosie's Ideal

Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media Article by Tim Walker CRAIG LYNN

Craig Lynn is a man that has quietly achieved in the sport of Harness Racing. He has a lot more he wants to achieve, and he isn’t planning on letting anything stand in his way of reaching the goals he has set for himself. As an owner, Lynn has featured on Harness Racing’s night of nights, with star mare The Parade taking out the Group 1 Mares Classic on Inter Dominion Grand Final night in 2016. But perhaps Lynn’s two biggest chances to stamp himself as one of the more prominent names in Harness Racing have come on one of Western Australia’s premier winter nights of racing at Gloucester Park, the Westbred Finals night. In 2017, he won the Westbred Two-Year-Old Colts and Geldings Classic with Highroller Joe, while Rosies Ideal finished third in the fillies edition. Finishing with a Group 1 winner and third placegetter was a big thrill for Lynn, and, arguably, his best night at Gloucester Park. Little did he know he would be able to top that achievement one year on. With the pair a year older and more experienced, they went just as well in the three-year-old editions of the lucrative Westbred races. Highroller Joe finished an admirable second to One Off Delight, before Rosies Ideal upstaged a high quality group of fillies in their edition of the Group 1 event. Having bred both Rosies Ideal and Highroller Joe, both nights were special for Lynn, but he said 2018 just eclipsed 2017, with both horses finishing top two. “Breeding both of them makes nights like that special,” he said. “I’ve bred a fair few horses, and had a bit of luck with it along the way. “I’ve had some good nights at the track, but to have a night like that this year, it’s definitely up there. “I’m pretty lucky to have two years in a row like this with horses you breed.” From an early age, Lynn was prepared to make significant sacrifices to achieve his goals. After spending his early childhood in Busselton, Lynn made the move to Perth to further his development as a Hockey player.

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 3 Craig Lynn

“I moved to Perth when I was 13 and I trained every day when I was a kid,” he said. Highroller Joe “My parents stayed at home but my brother lived in Perth at the time. “I went to a good Hockey school, Como Secondary College, and it was all about Hockey in Phys Ed and I made a few in roads there. “I played Junior World Cup for Australia, and attended the Australian Institute of Sport, and the West Australian Institute of Sport until I was 22.” After pursuing a Hockey career, Lynn was forced to return to Busselton for work and financial reasons. Between attending school and playing Hockey, another passion of Lynn’s was bubbling away, Harness Racing. Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media Standing next to the parade ring at Gloucester Park on a Friday night, Lynn’s passion and love for the sport was evident, and he explained how it all started with a few quiet bets. breeding…the incentive scheme is pretty big. “Betting was the first thing that came up, when I was young I “I’ve been to a few places to scout around and have a look at used to love a punt,” he said. different horses. “I love coming to the trots on a Friday night. “It’s a great feeling to breed one from day dot and watching them go right through.” “I haven’t ever trained horses, but I’ve always been spending time with them.” Lynn’s success with horses he has bred over the past 12 months has him wanting to take the next step. Family involvement in the sport has also been a big factor in Lynn wanting to get involved in the sport. He now has eyes on starting a training career. Lynn’s uncles Barry and Jamie Howlett are both small but Having spent time with his uncles and Prentice, Lynn now successful trainers in the south-west of WA. feels like he has a solid support base and knowledge to branch out by himself. Barry in particular has shot to prominence over the past 12 months, with the addition of boom three-year-old Jack Mac “I do want to train eventually,” he said. to his stable. “It’s something I have been wanting to do for a very long time. Highroller Joe is the pin-up boy for Jamie’s stable. “A few doors have opened up with Highroller Joe and him Prior to the Westbred Three-Year-Old Classic night, Jamie said moving to Jamie’s, which is just down the road for me. Lynn was a regular around his stable, learning everything he “I’ve been around horses for a long time, but I haven’t taken could about the caper. that next step to try and train. Lynn said his Hockey background could be an explanation “That is the goal. for why he wanted to have a greater involvement in Harness Racing. “I spent a lot of time with Justin, Barry and Jamie, and even had horses with Jarryd Humphries, then obviously Shane “I enjoy the people you meet in Harness Racing, and Young and Dave Thompson too.” competitiveness they have,” he said. Finding the time to train horses has been the challenge for “Given I was a sportsperson in the old days, I like that Lynn, who runs a tree lopping business in Busselton, and competitiveness and the excitement of it, as well as the hard is often required to work for high profile companies like work that goes into it.” Western Power. Lynn has recently taken particular interest in the breeding Lynn admits he isn’t sure how big of a training operation he side of Harness Racing. would run if he did take out his training licence, admitting his Having had horses with Justin Prentice in the past, the tree lopping business would still take priority. 38-year-old has learnt that caper from the best. One thing is for certain, when he does make the transition to “It’s a bit of a challenge,” Lynn said. being a trainer, he will have a solid platform to launch from. “I’ve focused on the fillies and mares side of the breeding, From quietly learning in the background, he is ready to move and wanted to get decent ones to breed from. into the spotlight, and ready to make his mark on Harness Racing in WA.  “The way Westbred is setup is a big part of my interest in

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 5 6 July - RACING AHEAD HARNESS ELSTEVO - BY ACCIDENT OR FATE?

Izabelle Siegwart is not the type to do anything by halves. So, whilst on a trail ride and stumbling across an underfed & neglected retired pacer in a paddock, it was all or nothing for Izzy. With the support of her family Izzy approached the owner and asked if she could start feeding the retired pacer, who she now refers to as ‘Shadow’. Feeding Shadow each day soon led to spending more and more time with him and the realisation he was a nice horse and Izzy soon felt confident enough to entertain the thought of riding him. Using her little brother as the crash test dummy, it became apparent Shadow had the potential to become a suitable riding horse and upon request, the owner surrendered the horse to Izzy. That was back in 2010, it’s now 2018 and Shadow has rewarded Izzy and her family tenfold for their kindness and dedication. Shadow has since done everything, he tries his heart out at anything asked of him. From Show Jumping to Cross Country, Tetrathlon, Barrel Racing, The Blackwood Marathon and even teaching a five year old how to ride at Pony Club, there is nothing he won’t give his all to. Izzy says after Shadow finding his way into our family completely by accident he has taught me so much and forever leaves me in awe of his enormous heart. “Love, love, love this horse and how versatile he is – he is an absolute ripper Off the Track horse,” said Izzy. Shadow will spend the entirety of his life with the Siegwart family being very much loved and rewarded for the joy he brings to his family. 

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 7 INTEGRATED FOOTBALL PROGRAM

A team of sixteen football players from WA with Intellectual Disabilities competed at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival in Launceston Tasmania, last month. Community TAB is a sponsor of the WA team for the second year in a row to support them in the week-long event of AFL, against every other state in the country, which culminated with finals and selection of the All Australian Team. The players were chosen from the West Australian Amateur Football League (WAAFL) Integrated Football Program. The WAAFL’s Integrated Football Program has entered its eighth year of providing opportunities for players with Intellectual Disabilities to play AFL at their local club, and in 2018 the introduction of North Beach and Willetton Clubs has bolstered the program to nine competing Teams and over 200 players.

COUNT ME IN

Community TAB is sponsor of the broadcast of the first Integrated Football game to be broadcast for Count Me In round in July. The ’Count Me In’ round is a particularly special one in the WAFL calendar, as it showcases the wonderful work done at community level by a number of clubs to integrate disadvantaged and people with disabilities to participate in sport. Community TAB agreed to support the coverage and promotion of this game as part of our ongoing support to the Integrated Football Program in WA. The game is on July 14 at Steel Blue Oval.

NETBALL WA NAIDOC CARNIVAL

Community TAB and Community TAB volunteers will be at the NAIDOC Netball Carnival in Perth in July as a sponsor of the Netball WA Aboriginal Programs. As part of NAIDOC week celebrations, Indigenous netball players from across WA are invited to participate in the annual NAIDOC Netball Carnival, the largest indigenous netball event in Australia. Held at the State Netball Centre, and staged in conjunction with the Department of Sport and Recreation, the NAIDOC Netball Carnival is both an opportunity to introduce indigenous netballers to competitive netball, as well as a platform to increase awareness and education around health promotion, health prevention and care benefits for Indigenous people.

8 July - RACING AHEAD HARNESS RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 9 BOTRA News

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CLARIFICATION OF DRIVING FEES ADDRESSED BY RWWA A driver will receive a driving fee when they are actually on the BOTRA has requested consideration and further discussion on the track (not the course) so if a horse is scratched at the barrier the initiative for 2 YO racing to commence in November each year to driver gets a driving fee. A driver’s fee will not be paid for a late assist with better field sizes. This matter is in the early discussion scratching. This ruling seems inappropriate as a driver may have stage but your thoughts on this initiative are welcomed by BOTRA driven a long way for one drive and should receive some form of so please have your say! compensation. BOTRA believes this matter should be addressed by BOTRA has requested a review of the ambulance procedures at all RWWA with HRA to address and rectify this anomaly tracks. Consideration for the ambulance to follow the field at all In the case of abandoned meetings, currently the Harness Racing tracks was requested and that a qualified Medical Officer be in the Manager has the discretion to pay driving fees. A single driving fee mobile barrier which is the first vehicle attending the scene of any will be paid to drivers with a drive or drives at meetings abandoned racetrack accidents. on late notice as some form of compensation for travel costs, rather than any attempt to defray the loss of earnings for driver’s fees.

Response from the Stewards In relation to the suggestion from BOTRA that the Ambulance follow the field or a Medical Officer ride in the mobile, I provide the following information In 2017 the Stewards implemented new procedures in relation to race falls. These new procedures, which were endorsed by the Integrity Assurance Committee, provide guidance to Stewards in relation to decision making when there is a race fall. As you would be aware, not all race falls result in a driver requiring immediate medical attention or the race being stopped. With any race fall, the first people in attendance are the Starter and Mobile Driver and they are in contact with the Steward in charge via two-way radio and provide information on the condition of the driver. All RWWA Stewards, Starters and Mobile Drivers have current First Aid Certificates and are able to assess a driver’s condition and render first aid. In the recent case of Mr Ciuppa at Gloucester Park the Starter and Mobile Driver were first on the scene (as the Mobile follows the field) and provided immediate assistance to Mr Ciuppa. In the event of a race fall, safety is the first consideration of Stewards. That includes the safety of the fallen driver, other drivers in the race, officials on the track, ambulance officers and horses. Stewards must ensure that any decision they make when there is a fall, does not result in a further risk to the safety of others. As you would understand, Ambulance Officers have no understanding of racing, the race fall procedures of Stewards or the dangers of a driverless horse. I have personally witnessed dangerous situations in other States where the Ambulance Officers have decided to drive the Ambulance onto the track during a race because they saw a driver dislodged. However, having said all that, the Stewards are still undertaking a review of Ambulance procedures at every track. Every track is different with some still retaining the old running rail inside the marker pegs and some having obstructions on the infield such as waterways, infrastructure, football fields, cricket pitches, greyhound tracks, which will prevent the Ambulance following the field on the infield. In wet weather, multiple vehicles driving on the track can result in the track deteriorating and racing having to be abandoned. All these things have to be taken into consideration if new procedures are put in place for the Ambulance. I will advise BOTRA once the review is finalised. Regards Barbara Scott, Chief Steward, Harness

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BOTRA MOUSE RACING AUCTION DAY

BOTRA will be holding the popular Mouse Racing, Auction Day, be part of the fun and games with opportunity to grab a bargain combined with the drawing of the fabulous Dowunder Sulky from the silent auction and the Stallion Service auction. Tickets Company’s “Avenger” Sulky as first prize and second prize, a to both events are selling now and are available from the BOTRA dinner and drinks package for 6 in the Beau Rivage Room at Committee. Please note that purchaser of a ticket in the Avenger Gloucester Park. BOTRA Appreciates the sponsorship support from sulky raffle will be admitted free to the Mouse racing Day. Please Downunder Sulkies and Gloucester Park Harness Racing. There contact Rob Deadman Mob 0474 077 888 or 96 41 2105 for further will also be Stallion Services for auction and food and drinks will information about Ticket Sales and details of the event. be available. Mark 12 noon Sunday 19th August 2018 as a must, to

CLARIFICATION OF DRIVING RULES With consultation and the cooperation between the RWWA and that those tactics are reasonable and acceptable in accordance Stewards, BOTRA, Drivers and Trainers, a consolidated agreement with AHRR 149 (1) AND 149( 2). was reached on the Clarification of Driving Rules for LR 164- Ease Other recommendations from HRA Rules adopted by RWWA was out Rule. The Clarification of Driving Rules will be published on the the Definition of a Graduation Race- amended to increase the RWWA Website, WABOTRA Facebook and the WABOTRA Website- stakemoney to $4.500.00. In line with this increase, WABOTRA will botra-wa.com.au. be pursuing and increase in the payment back to last place to be HRA and the Board of RWWA have resolved to amend the Rule of increased to $150.00 minimum in the country. Harness Racing 2004 by adopting the recommendation from HRA to repeal Rule 44 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)-Drivers Tactics. RWWA Stewards in WA will put out notice to industry participants advising they will continue to question drivers on tactics adopted by them within a race to ensure that they are giving their horse every opportunity

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 RACING AND WAGERING WA (RWWA) MEDIA AWARDS. 2018 Nominate a story or person that has positively promoted or impacted the WA racing industry. Metropolitan Thoroughbred RWWA Media Awards: RWWA Entries close 25 July 2018 Provincial and Country Thoroughbred RWWA Media Awards: Entries close 10 August 2018 Harness Racing Media RWWA Awards: MEDIA Entries close 10 September 2018 Visit rwwa.com.au for more information AWARDS.

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 11 BOTRA News

SINGLE CATCHER AT RACE MEETINGS BOTRA has approached RWWA over the deployment of a single is sufficient to meet the necessary requirements. It is imperative Catcher at Race meetings. GPHR employs a Catcher and Clerk of from BOTRA’s viewpoint, that all Catchers and their mount be fully Course on Fridays and a Catcher only at Tuesday meetings. It is accredited and fit to fill this important role and comply with OHS not evident that the Clerk of Course is an accredited Catcher. The safety requirements. Your comments on this issue are welcomed. HRCG has discussed this matter and believes that a single Catcher

HARNESS DRIVERS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS BOTRA has requested a review of Harness Drivers-Licensing BOTRA is concerned with the lack of attendance by connections requirements. Stewards have responded to this request and at trophy presentations, particularly feature race presentations at will be conducting a full review of Driver and other harness Gloucester Park. This concern has been drawn to the attention of licensing requirements in the near future, hopefully prior to the RWWA and GPHR and action has been taken by GPHR and BOTRA commencement of the new season to prevent this happening in future. It is not a good look for the industry when no one turns up for these trophy presentations to acknowledge race sponsors, particularly when media is involved.

2018 GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND BOTRA CUP The 2018 Garrards Horse and Hound BOTRA Cup will be held on The Long Shot winner promotion whereby a trainer who is a Friday 20th July 2018. BOTRA sincerely thanks Garrards Horse and member of BOTRA and trains the longest price winner at any Hound, specifically Daren Garrard for his continued support and track in WA receives a $100 bonus, is proving to be well accepted. BOTRA urges the fraternity to support Garrards Horse and Hound Recent winners were Sarah Suvaljko “Its Mylucknow”-$36.20 and by purchasing products from the excellent range on view at the Justin Prentice “Our Major Mama”-$139.80. We can only hope Gloucester Park Store and on line. a few dollars each way was placed on both these long shots! Become a member now and receive the benefit of these BOTRA Recent winners of the popular Petstock Bio John/BOTRA award promotions. were Brad Stampalia, George Cooper, Garry Elliott and Peter Arthur. Congratulations to all winners of this award for their fine performance in the Harness Racing Industry.

Your BOTRA Committee works hard for you. Please support them and your future in the industry by becoming involved. You are always welcome to attend a BOTRA Committee meeting to discuss industry matters and your input is always welcomed. Thank you to all our sponsors and please remember to buy your tickets for the Avenger Sulky and the Mouse Racing, Auction fundraiser day to be held Sunday 19th August 2018 at Byford.

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MOUSE RACES Free Entry for Persons who have bought a Raffle Ticket in the Avenger Sulky Raffle

Venue: Byford Trotting Complex

Date: Sunday 19th August 2018

Time: 12 noon

For all enquiries and entry’s please contact Rob Deadman 9641 2105

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 13 WASBA News

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LOTS OF WINNERS

It’s been a very exciting period for our feature two and three year old races with some fantastic races, and unusually, they have all been won by different horses.

Thanks to RWWA the three year old Westsired Classics were split, with victory going to Veiled Secret (Tinted Cloud) and Harry Haich (Parsons Den).

Veiled Secret’s sire is the sire of the mighty Smoken Up 1:48.5 74 wins $3.6 million in stakes, and she is a half-sister to Sheer Rocknroll (Rocknroll Hanover) 1:55.9 22wins $303,715 out of the Ross Torre bred mare Sheer Royalty (Parsons Den) 1:55.7 $248,904. Sheer Royalty was the winner of the 2009 WA Oaks, Daintys Daughter Classic and the 3yo Fillies State Sires Series (now the Westsired) for her year, so quite fitting that her daughter should win the Westsired for the three year old fillies. Veiled Secret, who is an eighth generation Westsired filly, has been improving at every start and should have a bright future for owner breeder Bob Fowler.

Harry Haich, who is also a product of Ross Torre’s Royalstar Farm, absolutely delighted his connections with his win, who was a 2016 yearling sale purchase for Ron Huston and Vicki Lea. He is out of Jay Emms Sister (Northern Luck) who was a half-sister to James Matthew (Parsons Den) 1:58.7 12 wins $240,981. James Matthew won 10 of his 11 starts in his two-year-old season.

The aforementioned Group 1 $100,000 two year old Pearl was a classy race. All of the runners acquitted themselves very well, with relative newcomer Franco Edward (American Ideal) starting favourite after getting the prized one barrier and duly leading in a very fast 1:56.4, at only his fourth race start. Very commendable efforts from Shock Wave in running three wide for over a lap to run second, and the fast finishing Its Rock And Roll running third. Great training and driving effort from Kyle Harper, and owner Robert Watson has got another very nice American Ideal colt!

We shouldn’t forget the first ever $50,000 three year old Pearl, brilliantly won by Jack Mac (Mach Three) making it a historic double for him after winning the $100,000 two year old Pearl last year. In what could be called dreadful conditions, it was a brilliant return to racing for Jack Mac who has had several setbacks this preparation.

The two year old Westsired was a $30,000 single race with Babyface Adda (Rich And Spoilt), bred and owned by Harry Capararo bringing up a well-deserved win as well as trainer Ross Olivieri’s 100th win. The placegetters My Prayer (Renaissance Man) and Sheza Spoilt Miss (Rich And Spoilt) also ran great races. Babyface Adda has a lot to live up to with his dam Sonatina (Art Major) being a half-sister to New Zealand two year old and three year old Filly of the Year and multiple Group 1 winner One Dream (Dream Away) 1:56.7 $846,467.

WASBA COUNTRY OAKS

Another intriguing Country Oaks, going right down to the wire for the decision. With the support of Bunbury Trotting Club and the harness office at RWWA, the $25,000 WASBA Country Oaks got under way on Saturday 2 June. The race turned into a real battle between the favourite Cott Beach, and second favourite De La Tourbie. Congratulations to Peter King and Barbara Pellick, trainer Kristy Elson and driver Nathan Turvey.

3YO $100,000 WESTBRED CLASSICS

It was a very strong race in the $100,000 Fillies three year old Westbred Classic and there were multiple good choices as the winner, but Rosies Ideal (American Ideal) took home the bounty after a very strong finish to run over the top of De La Tourbie and Arma Rich Girl. It was about this time last year Rosies Ideal won the $35,000 Gold Bracelet so it’s not a surprise that she has the talent to go on to bigger and better things. Owner breeders Craig and Allan Lynn also raced her New Zealand dam so it’s great to see Rosie rewarding them.

The colts and geldings $100,000 three year old Westbred Classic went to the favourite One Off Delight (Bettors Delight) who was confidently driven by Gary Jnr. Second went to Highroller Joe who was a little unlucky, having been held back by the winner until it was too late. Liam Neil put in a great effort to be a fast finishing third after looking like he would miss a place in the field. Congratulations to all runners.

Breeders of the first three finishers in the $100,000 Westbred Classics receive $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 respectively.

14 July - RACING AHEAD HARNESS WASBA News

LAURIE KENNEDY 4 & 5YO WESTBRED MARES

In a field that included some very nice mares, five year old mare Mary Catherine (Art Major) was third in the betting behind the Annie Belton trained Gotta Go Gabbana and Dior Mia More, but proved to be too strong for this pair in the run to the finish after some astute driving from Aiden De Campo who had her well placed throughout. Mary Catherine won from the fast finishing Dior Mia More and a brave Gotta Go Gabbana who breezed.

OTHER TOP PERFORMANCES

There have been some terrific performances by our WA bred horses and here is just a few of them. Eight year old mare Eagle Rox (Bettors Delight) has been in brilliant form since returning after a two and a half year absence that included producing a foal. Bred, owned and trained by Debra Lewis, Eagle Rox has won five from seven and over $61,000 this season.

Eagle Rox was the winner of the 2012 two year old Fillies Diamond Classic and was third in the 2012 Golden Slipper. Her unraced dam Lovera (Badlands Hanover) is also the dam of Artemis Belle (Artiscape) 1:56.1 $359,559, with her 19 wins including the 2010 two year old Fillies Sales Classic, Gold Bracelet, three year old Fillies Sales Classic, Daintys Daughter Classic and WA Oaks.

Another WA bred horse going great guns is Our Zak Whitby (Mach Three) who has had an absolutely brilliant season with just shy of $100,000. In May he scooted over the 1730m in 1:53.3, with breeder part owner and trainer Ed Dewar having a very good season. Ed isn’t afraid to use juniors with the most recent win being with Jocelyn Young. Congratulations Ed!

This time last year we were talking about Vultan Tin (Dawn Ofa New Day) winning the $30,000 Narrogin Cup. Hasn’t he gone on from then! In poor conditions he ran 1:55.5 to win the GPHR Members Sprint. So far this season he has won nearly $168,000 and his career tally is over $333,000. Congratulations to Denise and Phil Costello, breeders and owners (and trainer) of Vultan Tin.

WITH HELP FROM OUR SPONSORS

Our sponsors provide valuable support and assistance throughout the year, by giving us funds to support you in your racing and breeding endeavours.

Over the last five years, with the support of our sponsors, WASBA has:

• provided over $50,000 in stake money benefits for races that support fillies and mares and WA bred horses;

• provided over 50 rugs with garlands and/or sashes and trophies to winners;

• provided over $10,000 retail value in trophies to award our breeders;

• provided over $10,000 in Off The Track or rehoming support, either directly or in conjunction with our sponsors;

• provided breeding credits and discounted stallion services to our breeders;

• provided monthly newsletters and discounted quarterly magazines to our members.

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 15 Nominations for Committee

Western Australian Trotting Association trading as Gloucester Park Harness Racing

In accordance with the Western Australian Trotting Association Act 1946, nominations are called to fill three vacancies on the Committee.

J P Burt, R B Gartrell and T A Parker retire at the conclusion of the 2018 Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 24th October 2018. Under the provisions of the By-Laws, and in the event that an election is necessary, the three candidates for election to the Committee who poll the highest number of votes shall hold office for a three-year term.

Nomination forms are available from the Chief Executive Officer of Gloucester Park Harness Racing (GPHR) and will be accepted from 6th August until 20th August 2018 at 4.00 pm.

Nominations are to be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer of GPHR at the GPHR Office, Gloucester Park, East Perth.

Ballot for the order of the positions on the ballot paper to be held at 12.00 noon on Tuesday 21st August 2018.

Ballot papers will be posted at least three weeks prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting, which is 24th October 2018.

Close of ballot and full count of the ballot papers 9.00 am 24th October 2018.

Eligibility In order to nominate for a position on the Committee, a person must: (a) be a full member; and (b) have paid all subscriptions and other money due to GPHR; or (c) be a life member, before the close of nominations.

Membership A member shall cease to be a member upon the member’s failure to pay the applicable annual subscription on or before 31st August 2018.

Nomination A person is eligible for election to the Committee if: (a) a financial member as at 31st August 2018 and who is a financial member for 2018/19; (b) is nominated by two persons who are financial members as at 31st August 2018 and who are financial members of the Association for 2018/19; (c) the candidate signifies, by notice signed by him or her, their willingness to accept the office if elected (form available from the Chief Executive Officer GPHR, as above); and (d) the nominee has been a financial member of GPHR for not less than 12 continuous months immediately prior to the closing date for election.

GREG RICKIE RETURNING OFFICER

16 July - RACING AHEAD HARNESS RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 17 Western Australian Feature Races 2017/18

Friday, 28 July 2017 THE CHANDON FINAL $35,000 Group 3 M2 Gloucester Park Friday, 28 July 2017 HIGGINS MEMORIAL FINAL $25,000 Listed M0 Gloucester Park Friday, 4 August 2017 THE WESTBRED KERRY CLARKE FINAL $25,000 Listed 4YO/5YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 11 August 2017 MARATHON HANDICAP $25,000 Listed M0+ Gloucester Park Friday, 25 August 2017 THE AUGUST CUP $35,000 Group 3 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 25 August 2017 THE SCHRADER FINAL $25,000 Listed M1 Gloucester Park Friday, 1 September 2017 NEW SEASON PACE $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 8 September 2017 PORTER MEMORIAL $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 15 September 2017 SPRING PACE $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 22 September 2017 NAVY CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 29 September 2017 THE WARWICK FINAL $25,000 Listed M0 Gloucester Park Friday, 29 September 2017 MEDIA GUILD CUP $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 6 October 2017 STRATTON CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 13 October 2017 FRED DOY MEMORIAL $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 13 October 2017 KALGOORLIE PACING CUP $20,000 FFA Golden Mile Friday, 20 October 2017 MOUNT EDEN SPRINT $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 27 October 2017 THE PREUX CHEVALIER FINAL $25,000 Listed M0 Gloucester Park Friday, 3 November 2017 BRENNAN MEMORIAL $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Monday, 6 November 2017 DON RANDALL MEMORIAL $30,000 Group 3 M0+ Pinjarra Monday, 6 November 2017 4YO CLASSIC $25,000 Listed 4YO Pinjarra Friday, 10 November 2017 YORK CUP $20,000 M0+ Gloucester Park Friday, 17 November 2017 PAT CRANLEY MEMORIAL $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Saturday, 18 November 2017 BUNBURY CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Bunbury Friday, 24 November 2017 YES LOANS 4YO CLASSIC $125,000 Group 1 4YO Gloucester Park Friday, 24 November 2017 ROUND ONE INTER DOMINION HEATS $75,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 24 November 2017 NORMS DAUGHTER CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 24 November 2017 THE KERSLEY FINAL $25,000 Group 3 M1 Gloucester Park Tuesday, 28 November 2017 ROUND TWO INTER DOMINION HEATS $75,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 1 December 2017 ROUND THREE INTER DOMINION HEATS $75,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 1 December 2017 4YO CHAMPIONSHIP $50,000 Group 2 4YO Gloucester Park Friday, 1 December 2017 PARLIAMENTARIANS CUP $30,000 Group 3 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 INTER DOMINION GRAND FINAL $1,100,000 Group 1 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 THE GOLDEN NUGGET $200,000 Group 1 4YO Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 MARES CLASSIC $125,000 Group 1 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 THE BINSHAW CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 M1 Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 THE SAN SIMEON $50,000 Group 2 M0 Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 TROTTERS CUP $50,000 Group 1 Trotters Gloucester Park Friday, 8 December 2017 INTER DOMINION CONSOLATION $35,000 Group 3 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 22 December 2017 CHRISTMAS GIFT FINAL $50,000 Group 2 M0/M3 Gloucester Park Friday, 22 December 2017 MT EDEN / NO DILL CHRISTMAS HANDICAP $20,000 M0+ Gloucester Park Friday, 29 December 2017 VILLAGE KID SPRINT $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 29 December 2017 THE COULSON FINAL $25,000 Listed M1 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 12 January 2018 FREMANTLE CUP $300,000 Group 1 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 19 January 2018 WA PACING CUP $450,000 Group 1 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 26 January 2018 BUSSELTON CUP $10,000 FFA Busselton Saturday, 27 January 2018 NIGHTS OF THUNDER FINAL $50,000 Group 2 M0/M3 Gloucester Park Saturday, 27 January 2018 RAY DUFFY MEMORIAL $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Saturday, 27 January 2018 IM THEMIGHTYQUINN FINAL $25,000 Listed M2 Gloucester Park Friday, 2 February 2018 ALBANY CUP $20,000 FFA Albany Friday, 2 February 2018 LORD MAYORS CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Saturday, 3 February 2018 NORTHAM CUP $30,000 Group 3 FFA Northam Sunday, 4 February 2018 WILLIAMS CUP $10,000 FFA Williams Friday, 9 February 2018 DAINTYS DAUGHTER CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 3YO Fillies Gloucester Park Friday, 9 February 2018 WAGIN CUP $10,000 FFA Wagin Friday, 16 February 2018 CADUCEUS CLUB CLASSIC $40,000 Group 3 3YO Gloucester Park Friday, 16 February 2018 RWWA CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Tuesday, 20 February 2018 2YO SALES CLASSIC HEAT $10,000 Listed 2YO Gloucester Park Friday, 23 February 2018 GOVERNERS CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 23 February 2018 THE LEWIS FINAL NON FFA $25,000 Listed M1 Gloucester Park Saturday, 24 February 2018 MANEA CLASSIC $25,000 Listed 4YO/5YO Bunbury Friday, 2 March 2018 DENMARK CUP $10,000 C5/C12 Albany Friday, 2 March 2018 2YO SALES CLASSIC FINALS $100,000 Group 1 2YO Gloucester Park Monday, 5 March 2018 PINJARRA CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Pinjarra

18 July - RACING AHEAD HARNESS Western Australian Feature Races 2017/18

Friday, 9 March 2018 3YO SALES CLASSIC FINAL $25,000 Listed 3YO Gloucester Park Friday, 9 March 2018 EMPRESS STAKES $50,000 Group 2 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Saturday, 10 March 2018 BATTLE OF BUNBURY $25,000 Listed 3YO Bunbury Friday, 16 March 2018 4 & 5YO CHAMPIONSHIP $50,000 Group 2 4YO/5YO Gloucester Park Saturday, 17 March 2018 NARROGIN CUP $30,000 Group 3 FFA Narrogin Sunday, 18 March 2018 BRIDGETOWN CUP $10,000 M0/M1 Bridgetown Monday, 19 March 2018 COUNTRY DERBY FINAL $30,000 Group 3 3YO Pinjarra Friday, 23 March 2018 THE WESTERN GATEWAY $50,000 Group 2 3YO Gloucester Park Sunday, 25 March 2018 COLLIE CUP $10,000 C2+ Collie Monday, 26 March 2018 GOLDEN GIRLS MILE $30,000 Group 3 Fillies/Mares Pinjarra Thursday, 29 March 2018 EASTER CUP $50,000 Group 2 FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 6 April 2018 WA DERBY $200,000 Group 1 3YO Gloucester Park Friday, 13 April 2018 THE CLARKE FINAL $25,000 Listed M0 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 20 April 2018 MEMORIAL DAY STAKES $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Saturday, 21 April 2018 COUNTRY OAKS $25,000 Listed 3YO Fillies Bunbury Friday, 27 April 2018 CHAMPAGNE CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 2YO Gloucester Park Friday, 27 April 2018 THE JOHNSON FINAL $25,000 Listed M0 Gloucester Park Sunday, 29 April 2018 CWHRC CUP $10,000 M0/M1 Central Wheatbelt Friday, 4 May 2018 WA OAKS FILLIES $150,000 Group 1 3YO Fillies Gloucester Park Friday, 4 May 2018 RACE FOR ROSES $25,000 Listed Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 11 May 2018 WASBA BREEDERS STAKES $50,000 Group 2 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 18 May 2018 3YO DIAMOND CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 3YO Fillies Gloucester Park Friday, 25 May 2018 3YO PEARL CLASSIC $50,000 Group 2 3YO C&G Gloucester Park Friday, 25 May 2018 MEMBERS SPRINT $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 25 May 2018 THE PURE STEEL FINAL $25,000 Listed M1 Gloucester Park Friday, 1 June 2018 2YO DIAMOND CLASSIC $100,000 Group 1 2YO Fillies Gloucester Park Friday, 8 June 2018 ROTARY CLUB FREMANTLE $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 15 June 2018 2YO PEARL CLASSIC $100,000 Group 1 2YO C & G Gloucester Park Friday, 15 June 2018 3YO WESTSIRED FINALS $25,000 Listed 3YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 22 June 2018 WINTER CUP $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 22 June 2018 2YO WESTSIRED FINALS $25,000 Listed 2YO Westsired Gloucester Park Friday, 22 June 2018 3YO WESTBRED FINALS $100,000 Group 1 3YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 29 June 2018 2YO WESTBRED FINALS $100,000 Group 1 2YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 29 June 2018 PAST PRESIDENTS CUP $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 29 June 2018 THE LOMBARDO FINAL $25,000 Listed M1 Fillies/Mares Gloucester Park Friday, 6 July 2018 GOLD BRACELET $35,000 Listed 2YO Fillies Gloucester Park Friday, 13 July 2018 THE GOLDEN SLIPPER $125,000 Group 1 2YO Gloucester Park Monday, 16 July 2018 DAINTYS DAUGHTER CLASSIC $30,000 Group 3 3YO Fillies Pinjarra Friday, 20 July 2018 BOTRA CUP $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 27 July 2018 HIGGINS MEMORIAL FINAL $35,000 Listed M0 Gloucester Park

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - July 19 Race Dates

METROPOLITAN PROVINCIAL 2 / METROPOLITAN PROVINCIAL 2 / DATE METROPOLITAN PROVINCIAL 1 COMMUNITY DATE METROPOLITAN PROVINCIAL 1 COMMUNITY MIDWEEK COUNTRY MIDWEEK COUNTRY

JULY SEPTEMBER Mon 02 PINJARRA Sat 1 NORTHAM Tue 03 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 3 PINJARRA Fri 06 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 4 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 7 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 07 NORTHAM Sat 8 BUNBURY Mon 09 PINJARRA Mon 10 PINJARRA Tue 10 NARROGIN Tue 11 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 13 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 14 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 14 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 15 NORTHAM Mon 16 PINJARRA Mon 17 PINJARRA Tue 17 BUNBURY Tue 18 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 20 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 21 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 21 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 22 BUNBURY Mon 23 PINJARRA Mon 24 PINJARRA Tue 24 NORTHAM Tue 25 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 27 GLOUCESTER PK Thur 27 WAGIN Sat 28 BUNBURY Fri 28 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 30 PINJARRA Sun 30 C. WHEATBELT Tue 31 GLOUCESTER PK

OCTOBER AUGUST Mon 1 PINJARRA Fri 3 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 2 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 4 NORTHAM Fri 5 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 6 PINJARRA Sat 6 BUNBURY Tue 7 GLOUCESTER PK Sun 7 C. WHEATBELT Fri 10 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 8 PINJARRA Sat 11 BUNBURY Tue 9 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 13 PINJARRA Fri 12 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 14 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 13 NARROGIN Fri 17 GLOUCESTER PK Sun 14 NORTHAM Sat 18 NORTHAM Mon 15 PINJARRA Mon 20 PINJARRA Tue 16 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 21 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 19 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 24 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 20 BUNBURY Sat 25 BUNBURY Sun 21 C. WHEATBELT Mon 27 PINJARRA Mon 22 PINJARRA Tue 28 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 23 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 31 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 26 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 27 NARROGIN Sun 28 C. WHEATBELT Mon 29 PINJARRA Tue 30 GLOUCESTER PK

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