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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 3056 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

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RACING AHEAD WA Features Editorial, Advertising & Subscriptions 02 Notice to industry participants Suzy Jackson Phone: (08) 9445 5371 02 Personality Profile Email: [email protected] 03 Historical W.A. visionary creates Inter Dominion prestige Racing & Wagering Western Australia 14 Hasler Road Osborne Park WA 6017 05 Owners Only 06 Community TAB 08 BOTRA News

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - December 1 Notice to industry participants

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND DEADLINES FOR DECEMBER 2017 & JANUARY 2018 The table below outlines any race meeting deadlines that will be affected by PUBLIC HOLIDAYS during December 2017 & January 2018. Deadlines are correct as of 27th November, 2017 and may change where a race meeting is cancelled or moved to different dates. Please refer to the electronic fortnightly racing program for the latest details.

DRIVER & GEAR PUBLIC RACE MEETING AFFECTED NEW NOMINATION NEW ACCEPTANCE DATE OF HOLIDAY CHANGE HOLIDAY BY HOLIDAY DEADLINE (8AM) DEADLINE (8AM) DEADLINE (10AM)

Gloucester Park, Friday 29 December 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 Wednesday, 27 December 2017 Thursday, 28 December 2017

Christmas Day Monday, 25 December 2017 Northam, Saturday 30 December 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 Wednesday, 27 December 2017 Thursday, 28 December 2017 & & Boxing Day Tuesday, 26 December 2017 Albany, Sunday 31 December 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 Wednesday, 27 December 2017 Thursday, 28 December 2017

Bunbury, Sunday 31 December 2017 Friday, 22 December 2017 Wednesday, 27 December 2017 Thursday, 28 December 2017

Gloucester Park, Friday 5 January 2018 Friday, 29 December 2017 Tuesday, 2 January 2018 Wednesday, 3 January 2017

New Year’s Day Monday, 1 January 2018 Busselton, Friday 5 January 2018 Friday, 29 December 2017 Tuesday, 2 January 2018 Wednesday, 3 January 2017

Albany, Saturday 6 January 2018 Friday, 29 December 2017 Tuesday, 2 January 2018 Wednesday, 3 January 2017

Pinjarra, Monday 29 January 2018 Tuesday, 23 January 2018 Wednesday, 24 January 2018 Thursday, 25 January 2017 Australia Day Friday,26 January 2018 Gloucester Park, 30 January 2018 Tuesday, 23 January 2018 Wednesday, 24 January 2018 Thursday, 25 January 2017 Personality Profile Article by Robbie Dewar SHANE YOUNG There seems to be a sense of inevitability that Shane Young was PROFESSION: Full Time horseman always going to be in the harness racing game through being a member of the famous Young clan of Pinjarra, however that wasn’t DATE OF BIRTH: 7/8/63 always going to be the case. MARITAL STATUS: Single “Up until I was about 16 I was going to go in a different direction, what that direction was only time would tell but eventually I got WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST WIN OR THRILL IN THE SPORT: involved with the horses. We had a horse called Inside Fifty who won a R0 at Northam, we bred him but had nothing but struggles with him, just so rapt when he I am pleased to be more than just a trainer-driver as I derive a lot of finally broke through. my income from educating and pre-training horses. BEST HORSE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH: Shattering Class and Roadless Trotting has been good to me and I am proud to be involved, “said Travelled Shane. BEST HORSE SEEN: Pure Steel Shane Young is this edition's Personality Profile. BEST DRIVER SEEN: Phil Coulson GREATEST INFLUENCE IN THE SPORT: My Dad Ron BEST LIKED SPORT: AFL FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: North Melbourne FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Fox Footy FAVOURITE FOOD: Steak FAVOURITE DRINK: Scotch and Coke FAVOURITE ACTOR: Steve McQueen FAVOURITE MUSIC: Bruce Springsteen FAVOURITE PASTIME: Relaxing FAVOURITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Being involved with the horses

Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media AMBITION IN LIFE: Continue being healthy and happy

2 December - RACING AHEAD HARNESS 1936 - Logan Derby 1937 - Dan's Son 1938 - Pot Luck 1939 - Springfield Globe

1940 - Grand Mogul 1947 - Bandbox 1948 - Emulous 1949 - Single Direct Historical W.A. visionary creates Inter Dominion prestige

Article by Wayne Currall

I remember it like it was yesterday. It was electric and underlined to me - even at that young age - the prestige and tradition that surrounded “the Melbourne Cup of I was a 14-year-old and it was the final of the 1966 Inter Dominion trotting”. Championship at Sydney’s Harold Park. The Inter Dominion Championship has strong links to Western Champion New Zealand mare Robin Dundee was sent out as the Australia. hot favourite after dominating the heats. Most pundits expected her to win the final. It was in 1923 that WA’s remarkable administrator James Brennan at a conference of trotting officials presented the concept of an She had dead-heated with Jay Ar in the 1965 final - still the only dead-heat in the rich history of the Inters - and was being hailed as the horse most likely to win the 1966 version. But the heavens opened up and the torrential rain turned the track into a quagmire. Tasmanian pacer Chamfer Star took up the early running and despite a courageous effort from Robin Dundee, the horse from the apple isle prevailed in a slogging finish to deny the Kiwi mare. That race will always remain in my memory as one of the great spectacles I have been fortunate enough to see. Of course, being 14 I didn’t realise the importance or the significance of the Inter Dominion Championship grand final. What I did realise was the excitement from the big crowd that was on course. James Brennan

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - December 3 Historical W.A. visionary creates Inter Dominion prestige

annual championship be rotated among the Australian States and Captain Sandy became the first multiple winner of the Inters when New Zealand. he won in 1950 and repeated the dose three years later. Unfortunately his proposal was lampooned as outlandish and Caduceus won in 1960, James Scott (1962), Cardigan Bay (1963), impractical, but not to be deterred, the visionary West Australian Binshaw (1967), Honda Grattan (1973, ‘74), Koala King (1980), San chairman pressed ahead without the support of eastern state Simeon (1981), Gammalite (1983, ‘84), Preux Chevalier (1985), administrators and promoted the first Australasian Trotting Village Kid (1986), Westburn Grant (1992), Jack Morris (1993), Championship in Perth in 1925. Our Sir Vancelot (1997, ‘98, ‘99), Shakamaker (2000), Baltic Eagle (2003), Elsu (2005), Blacks A Fake (2006, ‘07, ‘08, ‘10), Im That inaugural championship, won by New Zealand pacer Great Themightyquinn (2011, ‘12, ‘13) and Beautide (2014, ‘15 [March]) Hope, and the subsequent one in which another Kiwi called are just some of the illustrious names who have won the Inters Taraire defeated his compatriot Great Bingen, both incurred a championship title. heavy financial loss to the WA Trotting Association and to Brennan personally. The 2017 series, the third and last to be held in Perth for the time being, is shaping up to be one of the best on record. The Great Depression set in everywhere and consequently the Inter Dominion concept was again laid to rest. Once again there is a champion in the series in the shape of New Zealand superstar Lazarus, but, as has been the case in previous In 1935 harness racing delegates from all States of Australia and eras, sometimes champs are forced to lower their colours to a both islands of New Zealand met in Sydney in what was called the lesser light who has thrived during the hard racing over the three Australian Trotting Conference. weeks. From that conference was born the modern Inter Dominion Most experts are tipping the winner to come from one of the group Championships with the first series conducted in Perth in 1936 in being labelled as the “Fab Four” - Lazarus, the 2015 (December) recognition of the exemplary efforts of WATA president JP Stratton, winner Lennytheshark, Soho Tribeca or Chicago Bull. who had lobbied for the series with great fervour. It would take a brave man to say that the winner won’t come from Logan Derby won the first Inters but World War II caused the one of these four wonderful pacers ... but the Inters has a rich abandonment of the series until 1947 when Perth again played history of throwing up the unlikely. host and big money was introduced with prize money of 8000 pounds. Who knows what’s in store for harness racing fans when the field for the $1.1M final lines up at Gloucester Park on Friday, December 8. The famous Tasmanian mare Bandbox won the final and the championship to become the idol of the apple isle. What we do know is that, like previous editions of the grand final of the Inter Dominion Championship, the race is certain to provide Bandbox achieved a goal that was to elude her grandson in later a spectacle that will live long in the hearts and minds of those years, the iron horse Pure Steel. lucky enough to be at headquarters to see the best pacers in the And so the glamour of the Inter Dominion continued to grow. southern hemisphere battle it out.  Stakemoney increased steadily, records toppled and the names of many unforgettable horses were added to the Inter Dominion Images sourced from harness.org.au honour roll.

1950 - Captain Sandy 1960 - Caduceus 1973,74 - Honda Grattan 1980 - Koala King

1981 - San Simeon 1985 - Preux Chevalier 1986 - Village Kid 1993 - Jack Morris

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Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) recently announced the appointment of Western Australian racing and fashion identity Brittany Taylor as the newest ambassador for its Owners Only initiative. Ms Taylor comes from a background entrenched in racing being the daughter of one of Perth’s leading trainers, Jim Taylor, as well as being a presenter for Sky Racing and regular contributor on TABradio’s The Sports Daily. In addition, Ms Taylor has also held ambassador roles for TABtouch and Perth Racing. “I am thrilled to be on board as an Owners Only Ambassador. My main aim in this role is to get new owners into this great game, particularly the next generation,” said Ms Taylor. “I really want to reinforce the mantra that ‘anyone can own a piece of the action’. One of the huge barriers to entry is that people think it is the sport of kings and only for the wealthy, which is simply not true!” Ms Taylor’s first-hand knowledge of the hard work that’s required from a training perspective is vital in providing valuable insight into the demands on trainers, to deliver a positive experience for owners regardless of their investment level. “Owners Only is a dedicated program that aims to further enhance the ownership experience and we look forward to Ms Taylor sharing her knowledge and experience to prospective owners and assisting them with their ownership journey,” said RWWA General Manager Racing, Charlotte Mills. More information can be found at the Owners Only website: www.ownersonly.com.au 

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Under the Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003, People with the following attributes are encouraged to apply: nominations are sought for a position on the Board of Racing • Experience in one or more of the following disciplines – and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). management, finance, business, commerce or information As the peak racing body in Western Australia, RWWA provides technology; strategic direction and leadership to the development, integrity • Experience in rapidly changing commercial and or and welfare of the State’s racing industry. regulatory environments; RWWA is the controlling authority of thoroughbred, harness • Membership of relevant commercial organisations; and greyhound racing in Western Australia, and operates the • Understanding of and interest in the racing industry; TAB which has more than 300 off-course retail outlets, a call • Strategic planning and leadership skills; centre and online betting services. • High degree of integrity and standing within the community; The board of directors comprises: • Experience and skill in dealing with diverse stakeholders; (a) Chair of the board (appointed by the Minister for Racing • Strong interpersonal skills; and Gaming); • Understanding of current board procedures and corporate (b) One member nominated by eligible thoroughbred racing governance practices and principles; and bodies; • Knowledge of, and experience in, regional development. (c) One member nominated by eligible harness racing bodies; (d) One member nominated by eligible greyhound racing Telephone enquiries to (08) 6551 4880. bodies; Expressions of Interest should be addressed to: (e) Four members selected by the RWWA Selection Panel. RWWA Selection Panel C/o The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor Nominations for board members are now being sought in accordance with point (e) above. PO Box 6119 EAST PERTH WA 6892

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - December 5 COMMUNITY TAB LAUNCHES STATE-WIDE SPORTS GRANTS PROGRAM

Community TAB of Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) has launched pool until the grant is awarded. a new grants program where metropolitan and regional sporting Sporting clubs can apply for a grant at communitytab.com.au. clubs in WA are welcome to apply for a grant of up to $4000 to Terms and Conditions apply. support their club. Community TAB will provide one grant each month to a sporting club to further their contribution to the sport and recreation industry in WA. RWWA Chief Executive Officer Richard Burt said it is an exciting new initiative for Community TAB and a great opportunity for sporting clubs. “We recognise the importance of grass roots sport throughout WA and understand that it takes time and resources to keep a club running within the community, so we are excited to be giving the opportunity to help relieve this burden on clubs,” Mr Burt said. “RWWA has been supporting the WA sport and recreation industry for many years through providing over $30million of TAB turnover over 10 years to the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and more recently through Community TAB sponsoring the WA Football League and WA Integrated Football Program. “Community TAB has been giving back to the WA community since 2014 through major partnerships, state-wide fundraising programs and sponsorship of prestigious events.” Once a club applies for a grant, the application will stay within the

COMMUNITY TAB SHINES A LIGHT FOR LIFE FOUR YEARS RUNNING

Community TAB is supporting Lifeline WA’s Christmas campaign for a fourth year in a row, with a further $25,000 contribution to the not-for-profit organisation. This contribution brings Community TAB’s total financial support to the organisation to $200,000 which has provided training for more volunteers for their call centre, specifically over the festive season when demand is at its highest. Lifeline WA and Community TAB are calling on the community to shine their own light for life to raise awareness of loneliness, mental health issues and suicide at Christmas time, and ultimately drive support for Lifeline WA. People can show their own support by dedicating their Christmas tree or lights to the campaign, donate online or share their Christmas photo on social media using #shinealightforlife. Elizabeth Quay is also shining bright again this Christmas with Lifeline WA’s Christmas tree which represents all the people who were brave enough to call the 13 11 14 service this year and aims to spread cheer and hope throughout the community It costs $25 to fund one crisis support call to 13 11 14 and contributions to the campaign will directly support Lifeline WA to expand its crisis support services and train more volunteers so that Lifeline WA can answer every call. You can help to shine a light on suicide by donating to the Lights for Lifeline campaign: lifelinewa.org.au.

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At the BOTRA Committee meeting held Wednesday 8th November product in this State. 2017, there was a changing of the guard. The election of office A letter sent to RWWA and GPHR for Consideration for future bearers in accordance with the Constitution, was conducted with Fremantle Cups to return to 2900 metre Standing Starts with no the following results: handicap Conditions applied is yet to be addressed by both parties. There were two nominations for President - Warren Robinson and Recent monthly winners of the Petstock Bio John/BOTRA Award Ross Olivieri. Ross Olivieri declined the nomination and Warren were: Don Harper, Adam Mellsop, Mitch Miller, Deni Roberts, Rob Robinson was elected President of BOTRA. Abercromby and Phil Duggan. Congratulations to all recipients The only Nomination for Senior Vice President was Kevin Charles for their achievements in our great sport and a big thank you to who was elected unopposed. Petstock Bio John for their continued support. The only nomination for the second Vice President was Craig While on the subject of Sponsors, BOTRA sincerely thank Garrards Abercromby who held the position from the previous year and was Horse and Hound for their continued support, principally with the re-elected. BOTRA Cup and for their outstanding support for the three racing codes throughout Australia. Special thanks to Downunder Sulkies Delegates for the Spider Fund are Warren Robinson and Glenn for their contribution to the popular Ultimate Razor Sulky Raffle Elliott with Ross Olivieri as the alternate. and finally, thank you to all who have supported BOTRA in some Delegates for the Hardship Funds are Warren Robinson and Glenn way either by your contribution or by your belief in the Committee Elliott. that works hard for the betterment of our great industry. BOTRA organised a meeting on 25th October 2017 with Ms Barbara The “Long Shot” promotion recently introduced by BOTRA is Scott, Chief Steward RWWA, and Mr Denis Borovica, General proving very popular. This promotion awards a $100 bonus for a Manager Integrity RWWA, to discuss the Ease out Rule and other trainer who is a current financial member of BOTRA and trains matters. Chris Lewis and Chris Voak attended this meeting. There the longest price winner at any race meeting in Western Australia. was lengthy discussion on the wording of the “Guidelines for Recent winners were Dave Simmonds, Glenn Elliott, Ross Olivieri Assessing LR164 Incidents” and several opinions were expressed. (twice) and Wayne Justins. Incidently, Wayne Justins who won the Ultimately, the discretion of the Stewards in assessing incidents last Long Shot prize, looks like pulling off the next month’s prize involving the ease out rule will apply. BOTRA was concerned that with his recent long shot winner “Simondou Su” ($72.80). the current wording in the guidelines left the driver with little With The Inter Dominion fast approaching and terrific racing defence when a penalty was applied by the Stewards. Ms Scott said anticipated, we wish all contenders for the Inters and the support the Stewards would be addressing a new set of guidelines which races all the best of luck and safe racing. will be presented to BOTRA for further assessment. Other matters on the agenda were: On a finishing note, please attend to your Invoice for Membership payment for 2017/2018. Your membership is an important part 1. The current speed of the Mobile Barrier. of BOTRA and represents the strength of this Industry body when Ms Scott felt that the speed of the mobile barrier was appropriate addressing important industry matters on your behalf for the and that the problem lay in the delay of the two lines in turning betterment of your industry.  into the Mobile barrier before release point. A trial period will be held whereby horses in mobile start races will follow the procedure of standing starts and circle in the opposite direction behind the mobile barrier before moving into position for release. 2. Whip Rule It was reported that there is still a long way to go before a definite decision is made. It is highly likely that a modified implement with a 45 degree wrist action only will be implemented. 3. Bridging of Reins The suggestion of bridging the reins (both reins in one hand) by BOTRA to eliminate the current number penalties to drivers for loose reigning, was not likely to be introduced because of the proposed changes to whip rules. Other matters recently discussed were the Penalty Guidelines sent to BOTRA for their feedback. The Committee has indicated full support for the document as presented and this information will now be released to the industry in the near future. BOTRA has requested a review by RWWA Stewards of the current necessity of completing 25 drives before an A Class license is granted. BOTRA believes Stewards Discretion in each case should be applied. This matter has yet to be addressed. BOTRA has a good rapport with RWWA Stewards and sincerely appreciates the time given by them to attend Committee meetings to offer and listen to advice for the betterment of the racing

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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - December 9 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

10 December - 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, 22 June 2018 WINTER CUP $25,000 Listed FFA Gloucester Park Friday, 22 June 2018 3YO WESTBRED FINALS $100,000 Group 1 3YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 22 June 2018 2YO WESTSIRED FINALS $25,000 Listed 2YO Westsired Gloucester Park Friday, 29 June 2018 2YO WESTBRED FINALS $100,000 Group 1 2YO Westbred Gloucester Park Friday, 29 June 2018 3YO WESTSIRED FINALS $25,000 Listed 3YO 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 - December 11 PAT CRANLEY MEMORIAL [LR] $25,000 RUN ONEOVER NZ Races Feature

Owners: S K Chapman, C Chapman, D Hourani Trainer: Gary Hall Snr Driver: Gary Hall Jnr

BRENNAN MEMORIAL [G2] $50,000 CHICAGO BULL NZ

Owners: B V Richardson, G L Moore, D T Roberts, S L Beven, G J Richardson, S E Simmonds Trainer: Gary Hall Snr Driver: Gary Hall Jnr

YORK CUP $20,000 PERFECT MATCH

Owners: G C Mawdesley, M J Hillson, K Clark, D Davis, S Barber, N C Willis, B R Willis Trainer: Ryan Bell

Images Courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media Hamilton Park/Scott of Gloucester Courtesy Images Driver: Ryan Bell

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