#WA Oaks

Breeding authority Peter Wharton presents all the harness racing news on breeding from Australia, New Zealand and North America every week brought to you by Garrard's Horse & Hound. Cups double to Major Meister Major Meister, a son of the American sire Art Major, has been the star of the Country Cups racing in Victoria. He won the $100000…

We take a look at the latest news from Western Australian as The Pinnacles carnival continues and we close in on the Perth Cup. Trainer Raquel Williams sadly announced the retirement of her tough mare, Paddy's Shadow after Saturday's Strickland Stakes (2000m). The Dane Shadow seven-year-old raced on 56 occasions for seven wins and 16 placings and…

It's an often-used line, a little cliched and tired perhaps - "one for the ages" - but when the trainer is 82 and the owners are in their 90s - then Saturday's Group 1 Railway Stakes truly is "one for the ages". Perth Racing has dubbed their spruced-up carnival "The Pinnacles", and it has certainly taken respected trainer Col Webster some time to…

Tomorrow night sees the running of The Trots WA Oaks at Gloucester Park. Benesari Lane, above, won last year's edition of the feature. Get The Last Word on each of the 10 races below. RACE 1 - VALE BETH RICHARDSON PACE (LUHRSY): " Aldo Cortopassi (ROLLINDOWNTHERIVER): "Going well. Needs a good trip." Ryan Bell (SWAGGER MAN): "Will attempt to lead.…

A strong nine race card has been set down for Ascot on Saturday for WA Oaks Day. The weather is fine, the track is good (4) and the rail is out three metres for the entire circuit. WATCH LIVE RACING AT tab * Above offers may only be available to select customers.Back Me 2 Pot Shot (Bet Now: $5.50) is a stablemate of Revitup that is second up here.…