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RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 1 INTER DOMINION 2015 - 2017

2017 Inter Dominion Champion Lazarus Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media

Article by Wayne Currall

The recent Inter Dominion held at Gloucester Park was the last of the master of WA’s little champ Chicago Bull and tough, no-nonsense three championship series held in WA. Sydneysider Tiger Tara. And it was fitting that the best was left until last. The first two home in the final - Lazarus and Chicago Bull - highlighted the diversity of the standardbred breed. In 2015, Victorian raider Lennytheshark outmuscled local hope Lovers Delight to be crowned Inters champion. Lazarus is a five-year-old black entire with the build and physique of his sire Bettors Delight. He is a magnificent specimen with a “Lenny” was a worthy victor and underlined his status as the best in commanding presence about him and an attitude that proclaims Australasia. “here’s a classy horse”. He returned in 2016 but injury hindered his effort to defend his crown. It was left to Lenny’s stablemate Hectorjayjay to fly the flag for Victoria and Australia, but tough New Zealand gelding Smolda outstayed his younger opponent in a gripping final. With Smolda retiring shortly after his Inters victory, his trainer/ reinsman Mark Purdon entered a handful of horses for the 2017 series in an effort to make it successive Inters crowns. In the end, Purdon relied on dual New Zealand Cup winner Lazarus and Have Faith In Me, who holds the title of Australia’s fastest horse after his phenomenal win in the 2016 Miracle Mile when he stopped the clock at 1:47.5. 2017 Inter Dominion Champion Lazarus But it was Lazarus who stood tall in the final when he proved the Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media

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Then there’s Chicago Bull, who is the same age as Lazarus and has the same sire. That’s where the similarities end. The “Little Bull” is a lightly framed gelding that you wouldn’t glance twice at. He’s the smallest pacer champion trainer Gary Hall has ever trained, but what he lacks in size he makes up for in heart. The 2017 Inters series also underlined the prowess of the fantastic bloodlines of super sire Bettors Delight, who sired the first three placegetters. And the crowds that have flocked to Gloucester Park over the past three years of the Inters series has shown that people will come to the track when the best horses from Australia and New Zealand do battle. 2016 Inter Dominion Champion Smolda

That was evident in early December when more than 9000 harness Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has worked with Harness Racing racing fans were on course to see champion Kiwi pacer Lazarus frank New South Wales/Club Menangle and Harness Racing New Zealand his claim as the best pacer in the southern hemisphere with his to agree on an approach that will maintain the traditional Inter brilliant victory in the 2017 Inters final. Dominion heat format. The good news for local fans is that Inter Dominion champion “We, along with our partners, have agreed it is in the best interests Lazarus is staying in WA to contest the $300,000 Fremantle Pacing of the Inter Dominion series to run with three rounds of heats,” HRV Cup (2536m) on January 12 and the $450,000 WA Pacing Cup boss David Martin said. (2936m) a week later. “Feedback from punters, participants and fans suggests this is what The Inters victory took Lazarus’ career record to 40 starts for 33 wins people want, and given how exciting the build-up was to the Perth and seven placings and his career earnings climb to $3,317,139. Inter Dominion, this is also what works.” Purdon is also keen to contest the Hunter Cup in Melbourne and Harness Racing Australia revealed Victoria, NSW and New Zealand Sydney’s Miracle Mile, both run in February, with Lazarus - a pacer would host the Inter Dominion over the next three years, with he has described as the best horse he’s ever trained. consideration of other jurisdictions joining in during the second or We won’t see the Inter Dominion Championship series return third rotations. to Perth until at least 2021 after a recent meeting between the HRV has invited Victorian clubs to apply to host Inter Dominion heats next governing bodies. year, for heats to be held at venues away from Tabcorp Park Melton. The Inter Dominion will retain its traditional three rounds of heats  followed by a grand final in Victoria next year. Melton will host the Inter Dominion Grand Final on December 15, 2018.

2015 Inter Dominion Champion Lennytheshark

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 3 Personality Profile Article by Robbie Dewar

PETER ARTHUR HARNESS racing in WA is blessed with many great characters. PROFESSION: Manager of the the Kellerberrin Municipal swimming pool and train three horses as a hobby One of those hails out of Kellerberrin. Peter Arthur has been involved in the sport for over 50 years. DATE OF BIRTH: 18/12/56 “My Dad Syd had horses and raced around the Port Augusta and Port MARITAL STATUS: Married to Pip and have four children Pirie regions in South Australia. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST WIN OR THRILL IN THE SPORT: “34 years ago I was doing a trip around Australia and got as far as Perth Winning with Rebel Tourist in town to give me my first city winner and stayed,” said Arthur. BEST HORSE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH: Yarracoola when I was at Trevor “I worked for Trevor Warwick for two to three years before coming to Warwicks place Kelleberrin. “I got a job at the local abattoir and started driving and training for the BEST HORSE SEEN: local trainers,” continued Arthur. BEST DRIVER SEEN: Trevor Warwick Pete is this issues Personality Profile GREATEST INFLUENCE IN THE SPORT: Dad and Trevor BEST LIKED SPORT: AFL FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Port Adelaide FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Anything on sport FAVOURITE FOOD: Steak FAVOURITE DRINK: Bundy and Coke FAVOURITE ACTOR: Rebecca Gibney FAVOURITE PASTIME: Travelling FAVOURITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Keeping fit Image courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media AMBITION IN LIFE: Train a few more winners , retire and travel

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rwwa.com.au RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 5 A snippet of the year that was...

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (RDA) HORSES In 2017, with the assistance from Off the Track's acknowledged retrainers, we have gifted six horses to Riding for the Disabled Centres throughout WA. Off the Track sourced three suitable Thoroughbreds & three Standardbreds who all retired from racing in late 2016/early 2017. We then sent them to our acknowledged retrainers for education. Their suitability for RDA purposes involves weeks of training and assessment. We are thrilled that all six horses ticked the boxes this year and are now very much loved and thriving in their new careers at RDA. Another three Thoroughbreds are currently participating in the retraining process and looking promising. False Promise aka 'Buzz'

EDUCATION CLINICS Our clinics are offered to anyone who owns a retired racehorse for equestrian or pleasure purposes and needs assistance with training and furthering the education of their horse. With generous support from our partner Touchstone Farm, we have offered guidance and education ranging from feeding, farriery, dentistry, veterinary care, and coaching in different equestrian disciplines. Our clinics are very popular and benefit the welfare and longevity of our retired racehorses post racing.

JOCKEYS V INTERSCHOOL SHOW JUMPING CHALLENGE Superior talent, super riding & sensational entertainment!! That was the Interschools Versus Jockeys Show jumping Challenge, held at the State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon. Our retired Racehorses, Jockeys and Interschool Riders delivered what we had hoped for and more. Simply brilliant riding from all riders and outstanding show jumping skills from their retired racehorse mounts made for an exciting evening. This year’s event is guaranteed to be bigger, better and even more entrertaining! Scenic Blast and Ben Pearce

Lord of the Lass & Chloe Pearce, Scenic Blast & Ben Pearce, Frenchman & Jake Casey, Dangerously & Kyra Yuill, Red Punch & Ryan Hill, It's The Doctor & Lucy Warwick; RWWA Staff - Matthew Thomas, Denis Borovica, Ron Fleming & Wes Cameron

6 January - RACING AHEAD HARNESS PERTH ROYAL SHOW Our West Australian retired Standardbred racehorses were plentiful retired racehorses and the accomplishments they can achieve off at the 2017 IGA Perth Royal Show and turned out in immaculate the track. condition. Ashlee Gugliardo and her mare Scoot On By have had a stellar year, Credit must go to their post racing owners for their dedication & winning Supreme Champion Standardbred at the Royal Show and commitment to their horses. What a fantastic advertisement for Grand Champion of the WA Standardbred Off the Track Series.

Scoot On By Kristie Marrone & Wash N' Spin

CLERKS OF THE COURSE CAVALLETTI CLASSIFIEDS Clerks of the Course throughout WA have been sponsored with Off The introduction in early 2017 of assisting trainers and owners find the Track gear for horse and rider. new homes for their retired racehorses through advertising on behalf of Cavalletti Classifieds has to date, homed 56 horses this year. While riding their retired racehorses turned clerk horses on race days and wearing the Off the Track gear, it highlights to racegoers Off the Track pay for the advertising, at no cost to trainers and owners. and the general public one of the many second career options All horses are advertised for an appropriate dollar value and in all available to retired racehorses post racing. cases this amount has been paid, or near offer reached. Off the Track has all the equestrian contacts and those we don’t know, Clerking at race meetings is just one of the career options available. we know someone who does. We are sure to help you find a long term loving home for your valued racehorse.

Judy Pope & Sheenasaidgrey Nic Steding & Lombo Territory

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 7 RACING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COMMUNITY TAB & LIFELINE WA Throughout 2017 Community TAB partnered with race clubs Community TAB was very proud to once again support Lifeline WA’s around WA to fundraise for not-for-profit groups in their local Christmas Campaign in 2017/2018. communities. 2017 was the third year Community TAB ran this program to give clubs the opportunity to support groups in their Community TAB donated $25,000 to support this year’s campaign community, with Community TAB matching the fundraising along bringing the total financial contribution from Community TAB to the way. Lifeline WA to over $200,000 throughout the past four years. In 2018: This contribution has gone towards training more Telephone Crisis Community TAB partnered with 35 Race Clubs; Support Volunteers who answer calls from people in need or at Race Clubs fundraised $60,347 for not-for-profit groups; risk, while the demand for Lifeline WA’s service grows. Community TAB doubled this bringing the total raised for groups to $120,695; and It costs $25 to fund one crisis support call to 13 11 14 and 47 not-for-profit groups around WA benefitted from the Program. contributions to the campaign will directly support Lifeline WA to expand its crisis support services and train more volunteers so that Thank you to all of the race clubs who partnered with us in 2017 and Lifeline WA can answer every call. all of the people who donated to not-for-profit groups on race days.

COMMUNITY TAB SPORTS GRANTS Since being launched in November 2017 Community TAB has received over 100 applications from sporting clubs all around WA to receive a Community TAB Sports Grant. Due to the overwhelming response Community TAB awarded two grants in December 2017. Community TAB awarded Tom Price Netball Association and Kardinya Lakes Cricket Club $4000 grants each. Metropolitan and regional sporting clubs in WA are welcome to apply for a grant of up to $4000 to support their club. Community TAB will provide at least one grant each month to a sporting club to further their contribution to the sport and recreation industry in WA. Once a club applies for a grant, the application will stay within the pool until the grant is awarded. Sporting clubs can apply for a grant at communitytab.com.au. Terms and Conditions apply.

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The 2017 Inter Dominon has been run and won by the outstanding A request to return to standing starts racing for the Fremantle Cup duo of Mark Purdon and Lazarus. Congratulations to all local and has been sent to Gloucester Park and RWWA. BOTRA also believes visiting trainers and drivers for participating in a very successful that true handicapping should be applied to this iconic race with no series. Great racing was witnessed at the Bunbury Trotting Club and special conditions applied. This request is still under review. at Gloucester Park. New Penalty Guidelines have been presented to BOTRA by The BOTRA “Long Shot Promotion whereby a trainer who is a RWWA Stewards for further scrutiny. These Penalty Guidelines, as financial member of BOTRA, trains the longest price winner at presented, were fully supported by BOTRA. BOTRA sincerely thanks any track in Western Australia, receives a $100 bonus. Wayne the Stewards for their consultative approach on this and other Justins and Ross Olivieri have won the bonus twice in recent times. important issues throughout the year. Matthew Scott is leading the field with his recent winner at Pinjarra paying $31.90, at the time this correspondence goes to print. BOTRA and indeed the harness racing industry is looking forward to the implementation of the new handicapping system to be The Popular Petstock Bio John/BOTRA monthly award recognises introduced by RWWA as part of the harness strategic plan. The new outstanding achievements each month by participants in the system of grading will allow horses with similar abilities to race Harness Racing Industry. A $50 voucher sponsored by Petstock and not necessarily be uncompetitive by racing out of their class. Bio John is awarded to 2 winners each month. This award is There is still quite a bit of sorting out before this system is in place for financial BOTRA members only and you are encouraged to and RWWA will be continually consulting with BOTRA and other participate by joining BOTRA for the 2017/2018 season. Recent industry groups to make sure the ideology and the process will winners of this award were Mitch Miller, Deni Roberts, Phil work into the future. Duggan, Rob Abercromby, Aldo Cortopassi and Matthew Saw. Congratulations to you all. The long awaited decision made by RWWA to pay back to last place has been well accepted by the industry. BOTRA will be requesting Invoices have been sent for BOTRA Memberships for 2017/2018. constant reviews of this initiative and look forward to a 2% (or Please address payment of these invoices as soon as possible. The better) reduction from stakes to allow more funds to flow to $25 annual membership payment supports BOTRA with day to day connections of horses that do not earn. administration costs and, more importantly, indicates your support for a hard working Committee that serves you, the harness racing BOTRA, as part of the Spider Fund, supports the introduction of participant. Have your say in the industry, join BOTRA now. payments made for claims for LZR Carbon Fibre wheels to be made directly to participants by the Spider Fund and not through the BOTRA has requested a review by RWWA Stewards of the 25 repairer. This will allow claims to be finalised more speedily. All drives rule before being able to drive at Gloucester Park. BOTRA claims must still follow the current procedures set in place by the believes that this rule should be amended and applied by Steward’s rules of the Spider Fund. discretion. A letter has been sent to the Chief Steward and the Stewarding Panel for their thoughts on this matter. BOTRA thanks you all for your support throughout the year and again reminds you to become a BOTRA member and be part of the The Whip Rules are still ongoing with the likelihood of wrist action resurgence of our great industry. only, hands on both reins with a modified implement in use. It is the opinion of many that there will be a total ban of the whip in May you, your families and friends have a happy and safe Festive  harness racing in the near future. Season and a prosperous New Year.

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 9 WASBA News

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2017 TABTOUCH INTER DOMINION SERIES Lazarus was purchased from the 2014 Christchurch Yearling Sale for $75,000, carrying the name “Better Than The Best”. His new The Inter Dominion was a standout series, with the performances owners Phil and Glennis Kennard, Trevor Casey and Kevin Riseley of Lazarus, Chicago Bull, Soho Tribeca, Lennytheshark, Tiger Tara, decided to rename him Lazarus. While some may be superstitious, San Carlo and our own Vultan Tin all memorable. this was obviously not unlucky for either Lazarus or his ownership From a mares and Westbred perspective, Ideal Alice (American team, although the original name, in hindsight, suits him too. Ideal USA) ran a couple of great races culminating in a win in the Being by Bettors Delight USA out of the unraced Christian Cullen $125,000 Westral Mares Classic from a brave Ameretto (Million NZ mare Bethany, Lazarus is a product of two stallions who have Dollar Cam USA); Auctioneers Elsu (Elsu) won a Heat of the rewritten the record Books as Sires in New Zealand and Australia. Binshaw Classic with Aussie Delight (Bettors Delight USA) winning the $50,000 Final in a lifetime best 1:55.2; and Maczaffair (Mach Bethany was purchased by breeder Gavin Chin in 2010 and has Three CA) ran a terrific second in the Golden Nugget, nearly making produced 2 foals of racing age including her first foal Champagne it two wins in 4 years for owner Albert Walmsley. There was some Dreams (Art Major USA) 1:55.6 10 wins $60,917 and then Lazarus. great racing all round, with the series itself covered elsewhere in Bethany is out of Spirit Of Beth (Sokys Atom USA) who is out of this magazine. Tabella Beth (Able Bye Bye USA), both relatively unsuccessful race mares. However, this family has produced standout performers, with Golden Slipper winner Mitch Maguire (Sportswriter USA) and VULTAN TIN IS THE REAL DEAL other half million dollar earners amongst them. Back in April 2017 our correspondent Howard King wrote an Lazarus, under the care of master trainer Mark Purdon, gave his article about Vultan Tin (by the unheralded sire Dawn Ofa New connections an inkling of his ability in his very first race start, Day USA, who is also the sire of Breeders Crown and APG winner pacing a last quarter in 26.8 to easily record the first of his 33 wins Royal Verdict 1:53.5 $537,522, Atlastalone and Argyle Red) in our to date. Later that season he sizzled home in 25.1 when winning “pedigree of the quarter” segment for the national TrackBred the 2 Year Old Jewels Final. magazine. At that stage Vultan Tin was the winner of 9 races with His stunning race record has just kept building from there - three 18 placings from his 63 starts for earnings of $84,799 and a best Derbies, two NZ Cups, a Chariots of Fire and now an Inter Dominion mile rate of 1:56.1. Wow, what a difference now. By the end of Final, putting Lazarus in a class of his own. He is not a big horse, last season his stakes were $110,000 for that season, and already but his record is huge, 33 wins 7 places from 40 starts, stakes of this season he has $116,000 for total stakes of over $282,000. The $3.3 million and a best mile rate of 1:49. 6yo gelding qualified in 9th place for the Inters Final after an initial ranking of 39, then ran a super 4th in the Final. His win tally is now Do not miss the chance to see this stellar 5YO compete in the WA 14, with 27 places. Pacing Cup and Fremantle Cup in January. Vultan Tin did not race as a 2YO, and as a 3YO he won three races Soho Tribeca was born on prominent WA breeder Robert Watson’s and was placed five times including a second in the South West Victorian property, not far from the Melton track. He completed Derby. At 4 he won four races and was placed 11 times from his 29 all his 2 and 3 year old racing in his home State of Victoria. He did 4YO starts. As a 5YO he won 5 and was placed in nine with a best not win a Group 1 as a 2YO or 3YO, but gave every indication of his mile rate of 1:55.9. He won the Italian Cup in March this year, the brilliance and versatility in finishing 4th to Our Waikiki Beach in the Narrogin Cup in April and has shown a definite liking for the longer 2015 Breeders Crown Final for 2 year old colts and won the Group distance races. Vultan Tin ran 1:56.4 over the 2536m mobile to win Three Club Cup and Semi Finals of the VicBred Series and an M1-M3 in November, leading into the Inters. He now looks to Australasian Breeders Crown as a 3YO. be a real chance for the WA Pacing Cup and Fremantle Cup, after Following his 3 year old season, Soho Tribeca was transferred to an open company win in 1:56.1 a week after the Inters Final, again the WA stables of Kim Prentice and his career really blossomed. As over the 2536m. Trainer Phil, and owner breeders Phil and Daniel a 4YO he won 6 times from 10 starts including the Golden Nugget Costello are definitely enjoying the ride. Prelude and Group 1 Final, the Semi Final and Group 1 Final of Vultan Tin's dam Ellevarrac (Pacific Fella USA) 1.59.3 $12,986 won the rich VicBred Series. A second and third placing to Chicago Bull 1 race and was placed 6 times from 30 starts. This is a very old in the Fremantle Cup and WA Pacing Cup respectively showed female line and members of one of the other arms of the family everyone that this was a serious race horse, and arguably Robert include Indomitable (Saab) 1:53.8 $133,759. Unfortunately there Watson’s best. are no fillies from Vultan Tin’s immediate family. A now 5YO, his WA form leading into the 2017 Inter Dominion Series provided an indication that he was not going to be out of CHAMPIONS STALLIONS OF THE FUTURE place in the prestigious Series and his resounding first night defeat of the NZ champion Lazarus was certainly “game on”. A further win Will the 2017 Inter Dominion shape the future of harness racing on the second night of heats and then a game second from barrier in Australia? In a rare circumstance, there were 4 very exciting 9 in the third round provided Soho Tribeca with a perfect launching stallions competing and winning over the Inter Dominion Carnival. pad into the million dollar Final. An unkind barrier against the These stallions are expected to go to stud in the next few years and super Lazarus in 2 was a huge disadvantage. along with recent Australasian retirees to the stallion ranks, offer Soho Tribeca is by American Ideal USA, without question one of the breeders across Australia a real chance to breed to the best blood World’s leading sires. Like his son Soho Tribeca, American Ideal USA available in the world, without necessarily choosing a US bred was unfortunate to be born the same year as another champion stallion. (Rocknroll Hanover), having to share the racetrack spoils. However The 4 stallions in question are Lazarus, Soho Tribeca, he possessed blazing speed on all size tracks and has passed this Lennytheshark, and Ultimate Machete. asset on to many of his progeny.

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Soho Tribeca is the third foal of the unraced mare Pixel Perfect Lennytheshark should be given his opportunity at stud when the (by Art Major USA), who was purchased by Robert Watson from time comes – not many horses could do any better on the racetrack the 2008 Tasmanian Yearling Sale - one of the best buys ever at a than Lenny. Yearling Sale. Pixel Perfect is out of 2016/17 Australian Broodmare Lastly but not least is Ultimate Machete, the 4yo stallion by Bettors of the Year Amarillen, by champion Fake Left USA out of Panorama Delight USA. Ultimate Machete was born in the South Island of NZ USA mare Nellirama. It’s another 4 generations before we hit a NZ and bred by Graeme and Katrina Walsh. bloodline in the super NZ broodmare Bonnie Averil. Ultimate Machete raced only 6 times as a 2yo for 1 win (in a Heat All Amarillen’s other foals have been winners, including of the NZ Sires Stakes) and 4 places. Villagem (Village Jasper USA) 1:52.1 $626,585, Miss Graceland (Rocknroll Hanover USA) 1:55.7 $196,643 and Nostra Beach He really blossomed under the training partnership of Mark (Somebeachsomewhere USA) 1:53.5 $196,300. Despite not racing, Purdon / Natalie Rasmussen as a 3 year old and on NZ Cup Day in Pixel Perfect is on her way to replicating her mother’s outstanding November 2016 he won the NZ Sires Stakes Final in a blistering record, with her first 4 foals all winners and with earnings of 1.52.6 over the 1950 metre trip. He then won the NZ 3YO Yearling $1,045,200 and climbing. The first two foals, colts by Mach Three Sales Final and the Flying Stakes before running seconds to CA, have won $125,000 and $198,250 respectively. Her 4th foal, stablemate Vincent in both the NZ Derby and NSW Derby. a filly by Courage Under Fire, has won $141,470 to date and is This season he trimmed up for his visit to Perth with a stunning win possibly the second best mare racing in Victoria this season, behind in the NZ Free For All in 1:51.9 on 17th Nov - sitting parked outside Ameretto. Tiger Tara and beating him comfortably. Seven days later he was Soho Tribeca’s race record now stands at 47 starts, 18 wins, 20 scintillating in demolishing the field in the $125,000 Yes Loans 4YO placings and prizemoney of $580,239. Future years should see Classic at Gloucester Park and then on Inters Final night won the substantial increases on that, with Soho Tribeca a genuine Grand $200,000 Golden Nugget almost as easily. Circuit horse. He certainly ticks all the boxes when it comes to These 2 wins at Gloucester Park are the only times that Mark selecting a stallion prospect, but owner Robert Watson and trainer Purdon has won on Ultimate Machete - his other 9 wins have all Kim Prentice will be looking forward in the short term to many been achieved with Natalie Rasmussen taking the reins. more wins and some intriguing battles with Lazarus and Chicago Ultimate Machete was always bred to be an achiever on the Bull. racetrack. He is by Bettors Delight USA, one of the greatest Lennytheshark is now into his seventh season of racing, with Australasian sires of all time. His dam Reality Check (by Armbro only 74 starts to date. He has had to compete against the best Operative USA) was an outstanding juvenile Filly in NZ. She won throughout his career. The wins include the NSW Derby (defeating the NZ Yearling Sales Classic for 2 year old Fillies, the Delightful Guaranteed, Bit Of A Legend, Majestic Mach and Ultimate Art), the Lady Classic and finished third in the Group One Caduceus Club Victorian 4 and 5 yo Championship (twice), five Heats of the Inter Classic. Dominion , the Victoria Cup (twice), the Miracle Mile and of course Reality Check was bred by the famous Tuapeka Lodge in Southland the 2015 Inter Dominion Final at Gloucester Park. He is unlucky and is a daughter of the Lordship mare Maureens Dream, a half that it might have been the 2016 Inter Dominion as well if not for a sister to the former outstanding juvenile racehorse and successful hoof abscess. NZ sire Tuapeka Knight. He is one of a select few horses in Australia to take a sub 1.50 The first two foals and 4th foal of Reality Check drew blanks when record in Australia - 1.49.2 in winning the Miracle Mile earlier this it came to earning stakemoney. However her third foal, a 2011 year, whilst he was only beaten a short half head in the fastest filly called “Just Like Mum” (by Art Major USA), must have shown Mile ever on Australian soil - Have Faith In Me’s 1:47.5 in the 2016 her breeders something and obviously Justin Prentice also, as he edition of the Miracle Mile. bought her at the 2013 Christchurch Yearling Sale. She was brought Lennytheshark, a 2009 foal, was bred by renowned Victorian over to WA and races under the name Major Reality. Another breeder Kevin Newbound and was born in Shepparton, Victoria. one with a changed race name, but again no bad luck here with He is by Four Starzzz Shark CA, by Cams Card Shark USA. His dam her winnings over $390,000 including the WA Oaks, the Empress is the Albert Albert USA mare Botswana 2:00.7, who was a more Stakes, the Norms Daughter and second in the 2016 Mares Classic. than handy racemare winning seven of her 61 career starts and The fifth foal was Ultimate Machete. Ultimate Machete has some prizemoney of $32,685. Botswana is a granddaughter of the Gay powerful bloodlines through his immediate sire and dam , but it is Reveler mare Mozambique, who was a full sister to Gay Acres and steeped in quality further back as well - Maureens Dream carries Gay Debutante. These three mares are responsible for countless the blood of U Scott, Lordship , Lumber Dream and Light Brigade Group winners in Australia over the past 40 years. The most and her descendants include Mister Odds On, Machtu and Ideal famous son is probably champion racehorse and sire Classic Garry Scott (American Ideal USA) 1:52.8 $832,999. (Garry Rowan) 1:54.9, with others of considerable note being Mother Courage, Provocative, Penny VeeJay, Newbold Penny and To date Ultimate Machete’s record reads 23 starts, 11 wins, 10 Nolarama. placings and stakes of $781,827. He will undoubtedly elevate his prizemoney to above the million dollar mark, but even if he doesn’t Botswana’s first foal, the mare Led Suitcase (Blissfull Hall) won there is no doubt he will have great opportunities when he stands $261,395 before retiring and was followed by her full brother at stud. Blissfull Boy 1.54.3, who won $241,790 in WA and elsewhere.

Lennytheshark was the fourth foal and his earnings sit at

$2,894,085 from 38 wins and 29 places.

Lennytheshark has a double cross of the US mare Brets Romance, the dam of B G’s Bunny USA and grand dam of the millionaires Albert Albert USA and Lis Mara USA. Millionaire mare Frith is bred on similar line to Lennytheshark.

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 11 WASBA News

BOB HUMPHRIES MEMORIAL WINNER Transfer the relevant fee to the WASBA account BSB 036 043, Account 129810, or forward a cheque to WASBA at PO Box 1270, This year’s WASBA Bob Humphries Memorial was run on a very Booragoon WA 6954 or pay by credit card. exciting Bunbury Cup night, with a big crowd on course enjoying the excellent racing. Thanks for your support on facebook. Don’t forget to check our website and please “Like” our page https://www.facebook.com/ The $14,000 WASBA Bob Humphries Memorial was won by 4yo WesternAustralianStandardbredBreedersAssociation mare Ayana (Bettors Delight out of Global Image by Armbro Operative) in 1:58.3 for the 2100m, with the last half in 57.5. The lead time was a blistering 34.9 with Kyle Harper on Ayana going SNIPPETS forward hard from barrier 1 to hold up in front. After a slightly WASBA sponsors “Pacing WA” and “Girl Power in Pacing” held their slower first quarter, Ayana set a solid pace over the final three annual open day on 17 December at Byford, with all the 2yos doing quarters to hold out sprint lane runner Parisian Partygirl and fast an excellent job in the very windy conditions. The TrotSynd 2yos also finishing Dior Mia More who flashed down the outside for third. worked out and they really did look impressive. Don’t miss some really good opportunities here to get involved in either a TrotSynd or Global Image, the dam of Ayana, has produced 4 winners including Pacing WA youngster, call Ross Waddell on 0417 922 352 for more Lamplight Lili (Totally Western) 1:58.2 6 wins $50,345 and Ayana. information. Global Image is a half-sister to 5 winners including Global Force (Walton Hanover) 1:57.4, 18 wins $302,685, winner of the 2004 WASBA and Alabar are again putting part of the proceeds of our WA Sales Classic for 3yos and the 2004 WA Derby. Their dam Stallion Tender to support a worthy person or organisation engaged in Schehallion (Noodlum) belongs to the same maternal line as educating, retraining or rehoming retired Standardbreds. If you are, or Alberta Retreat (Village Jasper) 1:57.3 8 wins $82,601, Annika know of, such a person or organisation, write to WASBA, PO Box 1270 Magic (Grinfromeartoear) 1:53.8 18 wins $114,849 and current Booragoon WA 6954 or email [email protected]. Group winning 3yo filly Shez All Rock (Rock N Roll Heaven) 1:53.7, This year we are providing $1,500 sponsorship to Busselton Club winner of 2 from 2 including the $50,000 Empire Vicbred Platinum. for their Sweetheart Series, run during December and January. The breeder of the top points scoring Westbred mare in the Series will Ayana, who is trained by Trevor Wright for owner breeder Bryan receive $500, and WASBA will hold $500 in breeding credits for her Cousins, has shown a lot of improvement this season, with four stud career. Additionally WASBA is providing $500 to the race book wins and 6 places from 11 starts following her previous 9 starts owner of the leading point scoring Westbred mare. producing only 2 places. Accepting the trophy on behalf of the The WA Yearling Sale is on Sunday 4 March 2018. This will be the connections was Trevor’s brother in law John Lowrie, the former second year under the APG banner. You can get some early homework studmaster at Bob Humphries' Trunkey Standardbreds. It was done on some of the very exciting lots by checking out the online a fantastic result with so many "family" connections associated catalogue at http://www.apgold.com.au/yearling-sales/2018-sales- with the race. Congratulations to Kyle Harper for a top drive and a lists/perth-sale/ . The hardcopy catalogue will be available just before

terrific willingness to assist with the after race sponsor activities. Christmas but you can order your catalogue now at http://www. apgold.com.au/yearling-sales/order-a-catalogue/ . If you would love a catalogue but can’t access these links, email WASBA [email protected]. au or SMS or phone us on 0447 053 040 with your name and address details and we will arrange for a catalogue to be sent to you. Catalogues will also be available for collection at major clubs. There are 105 entries including yearlings by all the top Australasian sires. More details in the next Racing Ahead. WASBA supports opportunities for country trained fillies, with the 2018 WASBA Country Oaks at Bunbury in April upgraded to $25,000, thanks to RWWA. Conditions will be the same as in previous years, and no restriction on driver eligibility. Let’s see who follows in the steps of recent winners Delightful Jade, Dior Mia More and Allamerican Queen. Please support our sponsors who provide valuable funds that we can pass on to you - Allwood Stud, Alabar, Cobbity Equine Farm, Empire Stallions, Woodlands Stud, Yirribee Stud; and APG, Budget Stockfeeds, Fresh Express, Landmark Midvale, Larkhill Vets, Milne Feeds, Pacing Ayana WA, Vision Produce, Ramsays Horse Transport and new sponsor, Merv Butterworth’s Decron Horse Care. For more information about WASBA or any of the topics covered in MEMBERSHIP, FACEBOOK AND WEBSITE “WASBA News” or breeding issues call 0447 053 040 or email info@ wasba.com.au.  WASBA supports our WA breeders from breeding through to selling or racing. The new membership year starts in January, if you would like to join or rejoin (fees for 2018 are unchanged at $60 Family, $50 Single or $20 Associate) and get monthly newsletters and (for single and family members) quarterly Trackbred magazines and the Annual Stallion Guide, go to the Members tab at www.wasba.com. au or call 0447 053 040 if you need a form sent to you.

WASBA would like to thank Jodie Hallows for supplying photographs and John Coffey for his valuable assistance with this month’s news items

12 January - RACING AHEAD HARNESS Race Dates

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

JANUARY MARCH Tue 02 BUSSELTON Fri 02 GLOUCESTER PK ALBANY Fri 05 GLOUCESTER PK BUSSELTON Sat 03 NORTHAM Sat 06 ALBANY Mon 05 PINJARRA Mon 08 PINJARRA Tue 06 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 09 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 09 GLOUCESTER PK ALBANY Fri 12 GLOUCESTER PK BUSSELTON Sat 10 BUNBURY Sat 13 NARROGIN Sun 11 COLLIE Sun 14 BUNBURY Mon 12 PINJARRA Mon 15 PINJARRA Tue 13 Tue 16 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 16 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 19 GLOUCESTER PK BUSSELTON Sat 17 NARROGIN Sat 20 ALBANY Sun 18 BRIDGETOWN Mon 22 PINJARRA Mon 19 PINJARRA Tue 23 NORTHAM Tue 20 NORTHAM Fri 26 ALBANY BUSSELTON Fri 23 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 27 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 24 BUNBURY Sun 28 BUNBURY Sun 25 COLLIE Mon 29 PINJARRA Mon 26 PINJARRA Tue 30 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 27 GLOUCESTER PK Thu 29 GLOUCESTER PK WAGIN FEBRUARY Sat 31 NORTHAM Fri 02 GLOUCESTER PK ALBANY Sat 03 NORTHAM APRIL Sun 04 WILLIAMS Sun 01 COLLIE Mon 05 PINJARRA Mon 02 PINJARRA Tue 06 GLOUCESTER PK WAGIN Tue 03 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 09 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 06 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 10 BUNBURY Sat 07 BUNBURY Sun 11 BRIDGETOWN Sun 08 C. WHEATBELT Mon 12 PINJARRA Mon 09 PINJARRA Tue 13 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 10 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 16 GLOUCESTER PK ALBANY Fri 13 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 17 NORTHAM Sat 14 NARROGIN Sun 18 WILLIAMS Sun 15 C. WHEATBELT Mon 19 PINJARRA Mon 16 PINJARRA Tue 20 GLOUCESTER PK Tue 17 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 23 GLOUCESTER PK ALBANY Fri 20 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 24 BUNBURY Fri 20 WAGIN Sun 25 COLLIE Sat 21 BUNBURY Mon 26 PINJARRA Sun 22 NORTHAM Tue 27 GLOUCESTER PK Mon 23 PINJARRA Tue 24 GLOUCESTER PK Fri 27 GLOUCESTER PK Sat 28 NARROGIN Sun 29 C. WHEATBELT Mon 30 PINJARRA

RACING AHEAD HARNESS - January 13 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 $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 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 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

14 January - 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 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 - January 15 INTER DOMINION GRAND FINAL [G1] $1,100,000 LAZARUS NZ Feature Races Feature

Owners: G J Kennard, P I Kennard, T G Casey, K J Riseley Trainer: Mark Purdon Driver: Mark Purdon

THE GOLDEN NUGGET [G1] $200,000 ULTIMATE MACHETTE NZ

Owners: G J Kennard, P I Kennard, G R Douglas, K J Riseley, P J Creighton, M C Creighton Trainer: Mark Purdon Driver: Mark Purdon

MARES CLASSIC [G1] $125,000 IDEAL ALICE NZ

Owners: Phil Cook Trainer: Gary Hall Snr

Images Courtesy of Gloucester Park/Scott Hamilton Media Hamilton Park/Scott of Gloucester Courtesy Images Driver: Gary Hall Jnr

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