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The Races WA Podcast

English, Sports, 1 season, 152 episodes, 3 days, 11 hours, 32 minutes
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The Races WA Podcast is your new favourite show covering all things thoroughbred racing in Western Australia. Hosted by Lochie Taylor, Brittany Taylor and Alex Vlahos, the podcast will look at all aspects of metro and country racing, including post-weekend analysis, Wednesday and Thursday racing previews, feature race forecasts and a look at the weekend upcoming. 
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Getting To Know Charlotte Skerritt

After reigning supreme with Soldiers Camp in the Leonora and Leinster Cups, we get to know Charlotte Skerritt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/22/20244 minutes, 46 seconds
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Rylie Joins The Pod & Alex Relives His Bucks At The Races, Weekly Tipping Winner Lauren Illich Selected Who? Britt Dials In From Melbourne & Lochie Reveals One Thing He’d Love To See In WA, Rylie & Lochie’s Railway Power Rankings, Getting To Know Charlotte Skerritt.

Rylie Morgan joins the Podcast this week and Alex reveals what set of silks he had to wear to his bucks at the races. The Week 2 winner of the Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition, Lauren Ilich, joins the podcast. Britt dials in her from Melbourne and after attending Breakfast With The Best, she talks us through the Via Sistina situation, the weekend that was and the Ladies Soiree. Rylie & Lochie reveal their Railway Stakes power rankings and we revisit Lochie’s Placid Ark rankings from a month ago. And after reigning supreme with Soldiers Camp in the Leonora and Leinster Cups, we get to know Charlotte Skerritt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/22/202443 minutes, 12 seconds
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Getting To Know Perth Racing CEO James Oldring

Getting to know Perth Racing CEO James Oldring!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/202411 minutes, 51 seconds
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Favourite Moments From Our 100 Episodes, Taylors’ Tipping Comp Wipeout, But Who Found Charino? Numbers And Names as Pinnacles Noms Released, Loch Chats Ascot Launch and We Review Ollie’s Bar, Brittany Dials In Live From Melbourne, Getting To Know James Oldring.

As we bring up our 100th episode, we chat about our favourite Races WA Podcast moments.   As we launch the Races WA Tipping Competition for a second year, the Taylors again struggle to put a score on the board as Jack from Baldivis finds the outsiders.   The nominations for the Pinnacles have been released and we go through the numbers and names.   Regular host Brittany Taylor dials in from Melbourne and discusses Caulfield Guineas day and the Everest barrier draw.   And Getting To Know returns, as we welcome Perth Racing CEO James Oldring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/16/202448 minutes, 17 seconds
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New Kalgoorlie Slot Race!

In episode 99 we talked about the Kal round and the new million dollar slot race named the Golden Saddle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/20242 minutes, 30 seconds
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“Rock Of Kaha Can’t Win,” Should The Hannans Move To Thursday? Does Jokers Grin Head To A Winterbottom? The Positive Figures From Moora, The Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition Starts Saturday!

 Alex faces the music after his faux pas at Moora. We talk to Kal round, the new million dollar slot race and whether the Hannans should move to Thursday. It was a big day at Lark Hill yesterday with some big names participating and we pose the question, will Jokers Grin target a Winterbottom? There were some strikingly positive figures out of Moora on Saturday.   And don’t forget, the Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition starts this Saturday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/8/202439 minutes, 11 seconds
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Alsephina flies the WA flag at the Valley. Want to win a trip to Broome? Tipping comp now open! Apprentice racing awards and why Brandon Louis nearly never made it to his first race day. Al phones in from Landor.

The Races WA Podcast Team are a man down as Alex continues his long 12 hour drive home. Brittany and Lochie check in with him to see how the 3 day carnival in Landor was.   They reflect on Alsephina’s brilliant win at the Valley on Friday night and what it was about the evening that made it so successful.  The tipping competition is officially open. For the chance to win a trip for 2 to the 2025 Broome cup including return airfares, accomodation and VIP hospitality on race day - valued at $6k - enter via Racingwa.thegreattippoff.com  They farewell Belmont and go through the highlights of the winter season. Lochie looks at the stars that were on show at the trials as we edge closer to the Pinnacles carnival.  Brittany tells us the stories from the Apprentice Racing Awards including why Neville Parnham nearly didn’t let Brandon Louis on the plane for his first ever race day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/1/202448 minutes, 58 seconds
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They're Putting What On the Belmont Infield? We Discuss The Bold Belmont Plans, Our Favourite Racing WA TV Moment From Week One, Simon's Whack And A Pat A On The Back, Al's Tale Of Infamous Kal Round Ring-In.

The team discuss the bold new proposal for Belmont Park, including the exciting plans for the Belmont infield. It was an exciting week for WA racing with the launch of Racing WA TV. We look back on our highlights and a few of the lighter moments. Al gives us another story from the round, this time it’s the infamous ring-in from 1936 tale.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/25/202440 minutes, 13 seconds
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It’s A New Era In WA Racing With 7Plus, Britt’s Trip To Qld, Al’s Stories Of “The Round,” Incredible Comeback Complete At Carnarvon As Al Nominates A Jockey For Rides Of The Year.

7Plus launches tomorrow as racing in WA enters a new era, what will it involve and what can we expect this week. Britt spent the last few days at the Cairns Amateur Cup carnival and she still has one main question about the event. The Carnarvon season concluded with a fairytale comeback complete, one jockey continuing her north-west domination and a well-known photographer cleaning up at the Calcutta. As we approach the famous Kal round, Al brings us a few stories from the famed Goldfields event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/17/202448 minutes, 11 seconds
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Which Taylor Horse Makes The News? Why Junction Must Be On Your Bucket List, Where’s Britt Of To This Week? Impact of Victoria’s New Slot Races? Details About Ascot’s New Polytrack, Remembering Gatting On Makybe Diva Stakes Week.

One of the Taylor stable stars is set to make the news, find out who and why. The Junction races took place on the weekend, find out why it’s a must for your bucket list. Victoria has announced the introduction two new slot races, what kind of impact will it have? A brand new $4.5million polytrack has been unveiled at Ascot, we delve into all the details. We remember the great Gatting on Makybe Diva Stakes week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/10/202451 minutes, 6 seconds
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Lochie’s Placid Ark Power Rankings, Ben Allen’s Celebration’s On The Brightside, Which WA Horse Would Excel Over 800m? Country Racing Wrap-up, Lochie Attends Apprentice School, The Horse That Help Saved A Life, Swifties Pen Poem After NFL Megastar Buys A Horse.

Lochie gives his current top five seeds for the first feature of the Pinnacles, the Placid Ark Stakes. Which WA horse would excel if we had 800m racing? Alex “assesses” Adam O’s first Group One call in the Memsie Stakes. We wrap-up a huge weekend in country racing. Lochie attended apprentice school last week and reflects on a very positive experience. Hear about the horse that helped save a life and find out where Winx’s strapper is now. And an NFL megastar enters horse ownership, and the Swifties have a written a…poemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/3/202446 minutes, 27 seconds
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Why Searchin’ Roc’s Win Was So Special, Group 1 Winners Under $30,000? Team Pride Of Jenni or Mr Brightside? Jock’s Huge Wrap For Broome Carnival, Races WA Tipping Comp Returning & We Want Your Help.

Find out why Searchin’ Roc’s win was so special to the Taylor family. Alex talks the early start at Kununurra. After Peter Tighe’s comment, we source some of the greatest Group One winners purchased for under $30,000. Are you team Pride of Jenni or Mr Brightside in this weekend’s Memsie Stakes. The Races WA Tipping Competition for 2025 is in the works, and we want your help. And an eastern state jockey gives a huge wrap to the Broome carnival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/27/202437 minutes, 17 seconds
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Getting To Know Alex Hearn

Getting to know comeback jockey Alex Hearn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/202412 minutes, 17 seconds
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Racing WA’s bold vision, what does it mean and how will it work? We honour Black Caviar and ask, would the Everest concept have worked when she was racing? Britt’s stage crasher surprise, It’s Broome time, Getting To Know Alex Hearn.

It’s been a huge week for racing in WA with the new TV rights deal announced.  We explore exactly what the deal involves and means, what the product will contain and chat about the bold and ambitions plan from Racing WA. We lost a racing legend this week in Black Caviar.  Alex speaks of the day he witnessed the great mare in action and we ask, would the Everest concept have worked when she was racing? Britt chats about her surprised when she had a stage crasher at the Racing WA Hall of Fame Awards Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/20/202449 minutes, 42 seconds
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Getting To Know Anne King

Getting to know trainer Anne King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/14/202410 minutes, 48 seconds
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Who Else Gets Nominated For The Racing WA Olympic Team, We Learn A Bit More About Our Hall Of Fame Inductees, Which WA Exports Dominated The Vic Racing Awards, The Incredible Story Behind Shergar, Getting To Know Anne King

Our social post regarding the Racing WA Olympics team garnered plenty of further nominations, find out who they were. This Saturday is the WA Racing Hall of Fame so we decided to do a deep dive and find out a bit more about the inductees. The Victorian Racing Awards were held over the weekend, and the West Australians dominated. An Australian jockey had success in the UK over the weekend, competing in the Shergar Cup.  Find out the fascinating story behind the initiative. And after Boots Like Bruce continued his winning form at Belmont Park, we get to know his trainer, Anne King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/13/202456 minutes, 32 seconds
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Getting To Know Kristo Sardelic

Getting to know apprentice jockey, Kristo Sardelic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/202410 minutes, 43 seconds
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Who Makes Our Racing WA Olympic Team, Britt Explains DNA Testing On Racehorses, Britt Introduces A New Racing Song, Solving Horse Pronunciation Issues, Getting To Know Kristo Sardelic

We’ve decided to make a Racing WA Olympic team based on previous exploits from our industry participants. Who makes it? Following the chatter surrounding Glasgow Lass’ DNA test, Britt takes a deep dive into what the process entails and what connections might discover. Britt’s also come up with a new racing song she wants to catch on. We go around the nation, discussing the situation at last week’s Doomben trials as well as recounting an emotion Darwin Cup Day. Lochie wants to chat about the apprentice situation, whilst Alex has an idea to avoid any racehorse pronunciation issues in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/6/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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AWARDS EPISODE! Who Produced The Greatest Training Performance, Which Jockey Takes Home Ride Of The Year, The Trainer’s Punters Pal, A Jockey’s Most Embarrassing Moment, Biggest Betting Plunges, Counting Down The Season’s Greatest Highlights

Welcome to The Races WA Podcast Awards episode! We look back on the season that was, reliving the best performances, storylines and highlights. What were the greatest betting plunges of the season and which trainers and riders provided the punters with the best return on investment? There were some sensational performances out in the regions, with some of our country trainers producing some fine individual training performances. Which stables and jockeys had the best strikes rates and which trainer had the most success with their two-year-olds? We announce ride of the year and training performance of the year, as well as the most embarrassing moment of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/30/202454 minutes, 26 seconds
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Getting To Know Australia’s Youngest Trainer, Cooper Casey

Getting to know trainer, Cooper Casey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/202414 minutes, 40 seconds
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Which Champion Is Headed To The KBRC Round, Construction Causes Chaos In Queensland, Derby Delight, The Best Racing Gender Reveal, Best Named Horses in 23/24, Getting To Know Cooper Casey

We announce which WA racing champion is headed to the KBRC for their famed round. We discuss the Eagle Farm construction situation from Saturday and the parliamentary enquiry in NSW. Memorable scenes in Derby as the Kimberley's sole permanent trainer wins his local cup for the first time. The new NZ bonus series which includes two feature WA sprints. We went down to Esperance and found the best racing gender reveal we’ve seen. What were some of the best named horses in WA racing this year? Listen in for some hilarious bits of audio in this weeks social stable. We then get to know Australia’s youngest trainer, Cooper Casey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/23/202454 minutes, 48 seconds
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Getting To Know Jay Rooney

Jay Rooney from the South China Morning Post joined the show for Getting To Know. We also spoke to Jay about the conclusion to their season and life in Hong Kong. He had some interesting answers and provided a great insight into life in Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/202418 minutes, 15 seconds
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Gai Calls Out “Mindless Marshmallows”, A Week Of Hauls In WA, Mr Web’s Honour, A Few Things You Didn’t Know About Life And Racing In Hong Kong, Getting To Know Jay Rooney

Gai Waterhouse is furious about a particular issue in NSW and she’s taken aim at the “Mindless Marshmallows.” There were plenty of big days for our jockeys and trainers in WA this week. One of WA racing’s greatest gentleman received a big honour during the week. And Jay Rooney, from the South China Morning Post, joined the show for Getting To Know.  We also spoke to Jay about the conclusion to their season and life in Hong Kong. He had some interesting answers and provided a great insight into life in Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/16/202451 minutes, 23 seconds
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Getting To Know Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club CEO Ian Dunstan.

Getting To Know this week, it’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club CEO Ian Dunstan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/20248 minutes, 19 seconds
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Josh Krispyn’s Emotional Interview, Jake Casey Is Whose Son Loch? What Happened In Marble Bar, The Longest Winning Droughts, Exciting Winter Two-Year-Olds, Getting To Know KBRC CEO Ian Dunstan

We play a snippet of the must-watch The Races WA interview Julio Santarelli did with Joshua Krispyn. Have a listen to a blooper Loch made at Belmont on Saturday. Alex called up in Marble Bar on Saturday, a meeting famous for the Undie Run and just being a damn good weekend.  Alex also talks about the important meetings like Marble Bar have on their communities. We go through we believe are the two-year-old’s to watch over the coming months. And on Getting To Know this week, it’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club CEO Ian Dunstan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/9/202450 minutes, 20 seconds
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Getting To Know Kate Witten

Getting to know Kate Witten who has breaking news on her own riding career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/202411 minutes, 27 seconds
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Big Red Fills In For Captain Alex, Retirement News Surrounds The WA Jockey Ranks, 10 Race Programs For Victoria, WA Stallions, Lochie’s Jumping Prowess, Getting To Know Kate Witten

Big Red fills in for Alex Vlahos who is on a well-deserved break. We discuss the profound career of recently retired jockey Peter Knuckey.  The impact of 10 race programs on a Saturday in Victoria. Fleetwood - what did the team make of the decision after he missed the kick on the weekend? We want our listeners to put forward their suggestions for our upcoming season awards podcast.  Learn a little more about our WA Stallions ahead of the upcoming breeding season. The remarkable comeback story of Olympian Shane Rose. And getting to know Kate Witten who has breaking news on her own riding career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/2/202454 minutes, 20 seconds
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E84 Back Half - Neville Duncan’s “Absurd” Bustling Stat, Britt’s Bone To Pick With Neville Parnham, Luke Marlow’s Dog Call, Safety Not A Concern In Barbados.

just in case you missed the E84 back Half. Julio Santarelli conducts a brilliant interview with Neville Duncan, who lets us in on an “absurd” Bustling stat. Britt has a bone to pick with Neville Parnham after September Born’s win. Luke Marlow’s dog call is a must-listen. And we caught a clip of racing in Barbados last week, it’s fair safety wasn’t high on the priority list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/202411 minutes, 8 seconds
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Britt Declares Her Love For…..QLD? And She Almost Gets Caught Out By A Stradbroke Tradition, Can We Get Ginnivan & Ginnivan Together? Neville Duncan’s “Absurd” Bustling Stat, Britt’s Bone To Pick With Neville Parnham, Luke Marlow’s Dog Call, Safety Not A Concern In Barbados.

Britt is back after spending last week in her “favourite state.” There was a Stradbroke tradition she was almost caught out by. After Ginnivan’s win on Saturday and with the Hawks in town this weekend, can we get the two Ginnivan’s together? Julio Santarelli conducts a brilliant interview with Neville Duncan, who lets us in on an “absurd” Bustling stat. Britt has a bone to pick with Neville Parnham after September Born’s win. Luke Marlow’s dog call is a must-listen. And we caught a clip of racing in Barbados last week, it’s fair safety wasn’t high on the priority list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/25/202442 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Team Battle It Out In Racing Heads

The team go against each other in a game of Racing Heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/20247 minutes, 28 seconds
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Feature Race Dates To Add To Your Diary, Lochie’s Doppelganger, Alex Is Brought Back Down To Earth, The Best WA Undefeated Winning Streaks, The Team Battle It Out In Racing Heads

We’ve let you in on the race dates you must put into your diary for the 2024/25 racing season. We’ve found Lochie’s doppelganger, you’ll never believe (or maybe you will) who it is. Twain’s Angel made it six-on-the-trot on Saturday, so we take a look back at some of the best unbeaten records in WA racing. Matt Hill can really do it all, we check what the Melbourne Cup caller has been up to. Alex is brought back down to earth at the Broome races. We look around the nation at what has caught our eye over the last seven days. The team go against each other in a game of Racing Heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/11/202441 minutes, 17 seconds
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Getting To Know Alex Vlahos

And after Getting To Know Brittany and Lochie, we now complete the trio and get to know Alex Vlahos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/202413 minutes, 1 second
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What's The Most Obscure Place You've Watched A Race From? Which WA Trainer Is Most Composed In A Tight Finish? Favourite Racing Movie? Droughts Broken Up North, Getting To Know Alex Vlahos.

On the back of some ice-cold reactions from Danny Shum, Aiden O'Brien and Peter Moody over the weekend, we question Lochie on who WA's most composed trainers in a tight finish are.And after Mick Price missed Warmonger's mammoth win in the French Riviera, we ask, whats the most obscure place you've watched a race?A big weekend of country racing saw drought's broken, big crowds and a couple of first's.And after Getting To Know Brittany and Lochie, we now complete the trio and get to know Alex Vlahos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/4/202451 minutes, 41 seconds
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Getting To Know Brittany Taylor

The curtains back and get to know our host Brittany Taylor in-depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/202424 minutes, 5 seconds
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Britt’s Brought Back A Filly, Strangest Thing You’ve Seen On A Racetrack, One Worldwide Meeting On Our Bucket List. Getting To Know Brittany Taylor

Britt’s returned from her Queensland venture, and she’s brought back a filly. Alex spotted something obscure on a US racetrack during the week, so we ask what the strangest thing you’ve seen on a racetrack is. As Asfoora gets set for a Royal Ascot assault, we talk about bucket list race meetings we’d love to attend. And after 81 episodes and nearly two years of recording the Races WA podcast, we finally pull the curtains back and get to know our host Brittany Taylor in-depth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/28/202451 minutes, 19 seconds
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Getting To Know Kate Pateman

We get to know Kate Pateman, who, after having two children, rode her first winner in nearly four years at Carnarvon on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/20247 minutes, 20 seconds
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Britt's Meme For Lochie After Sprint Thriller, Record That Shows Horses Thrive After Making The Trip West, It's A Throwback At Carnarvon, Ladies Make History In Adelaide, Getting To Know Kate Pateman

Britt made a special meme for Lochie after Searchin' Rocs was narrowly defeated in a thrilling Belmont Sprint. We look to dispel any theory that it's an arduous task to bring horses to our Perth carnivals. It was throwback to the good old days where you had to be on track to watch the races at Carnarvon.  Female riders make history at Morphettville. And we get to know Kate Pateman, who, after having two children, rode her first winner in nearly four years at Carnarvon on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/21/202441 minutes, 3 seconds
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Getting To Know Chanel Cooper

After riding winners at three different tracks over the last week, we get to known highly promising apprentice Chanel Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/20245 minutes, 27 seconds
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Campbell Brown Breaks Big Bustling News From Vegas, WA Farewells Amelia’s Jewel After Revamped Adelaide Carnival, Ascot Season Awards, Belmont Park Changes Ahead Of Racing Return, There’s A New Stallion In Town, A “How Did That Name Get Through” From Hedland, Have Saddle Will Travel Hoops, Getting To Know Chanel Cooper

Huge news came from a somewhat unlikely source in a somewhat unusual destination during the week regarding the sale of star WA two-year-old Bustling. We recapped the WA contingent after Goodwood day at the new and improved Adelaide carnival, as Simon Miller farewelled Amelia’s Jewel. Ascot is done and dusted for another season and as we like to do on the podcast, we’re handing out a few awards. Brittany has the latest from Perth Racing CEO James Oldring regarding a few changes to Belmont Park ahead of their return to racing. Listening to the Port Hedland broadcast on Saturday, there was one name that had Brittany questioning the horse naming department. The phrase, “have saddle, will travel” certainly rang true for Natasha Faithfull and Chanel Cooper throughout the week. And after riding winners at three different tracks over the last week, we get to known highly promising apprentice Chanel Cooper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/14/202445 minutes, 3 seconds
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Getting To Know Michael Heaton

We get to know our visiting co-host Michael Heaton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/202414 minutes, 47 seconds
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Western Empire Strikes Back, Is The Bool On The Bucket List, Should Jockeys Be Allowed To Bet, Is It Pike's Premiership, Heartwarming Josh Parr Audio, Getting To Know Michael Heaton

The Bool has wrapped up for another year and we ask, where does it rank among the best country racing carnivals in Australia? After a discussion about a ride in the Kentucky Derby, we discuss should jockeys be allowed to bet in races? We revisit the premiership standings as Pikey makes his move. We play some heartwarming audio from Joshua Parr immediately after The Quokka win. And we get to know our visiting co-host Michael Heaton....and just wait for his Mother's Day story...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/7/202448 minutes, 10 seconds
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Getting To Know Toby & Dylan Bairstow

Hilarity ensues as we catch up with Dylan & Toby Bairstow to find out who does the most around the stable, who was the better footballer and let them battle it out in a game of Racing Quickdraw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/202413 minutes, 41 seconds
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Big Red Steps In, Perth Gallopers Invade Adelaide, Racing Trailblazers, Quickdraw, Quizzes & Chaos With Toby & Dylan Bairstow

Big Red Steps in For Brittany as The Races WA Podcast gets a little chaotic. We talk the influx of gallopers in Adelaide as their carnival kicks off. Imperatriz goes under the hammer; how much does she fetch? As we honour Sheila Gwynne at Ascot on Saturday, we chat some of racing’s great trailblazers. And hilarity ensues as we catch up with Dylan & Toby Bairstow to find out who does the most around the stable, who was the better footballer and let them battle it out in a game of Racing Quickdraw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/30/202439 minutes, 42 seconds
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Getting To Know Scott Darby.

For Getting To Know this week we catch up with Darby Racing Owner and Director, Scott Darby, who has an exclusive announcement regarding next years Quokka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/202414 minutes, 7 seconds
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2025 Quokka Date Revealed, Overpass Announcement With Scott Darby, Bustling Best Ever Karrakatta Win, Amelia’s Jewel To Annabel Neasham, Aspen Pike’s Photo Finish, Twitter War Of Words

After a hugely successful 2024 KIA Quokka, we reveal the 2025 date for Western Australia’s richest race. We discuss what worked for this year’s Quokka, as huge numbers swelled to Ascot racecourse. For Getting To Know this week we catch up with Darby Racing Owner and Director, Scott Darby, who has an exclusive announcement regarding next years Quokka.  Listen to how the decision was made to send Amelia’s Jewel to leading Sydney trainer Annabel Neasham. Aspen Pike did her best to emulate her famous father in the National Pony Race Final in Sydney on the weekend. And the aftermath to Pride of Jenni’s Queen Elizabeth Stakes win got spicy with a social media war of words.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/23/202457 minutes, 20 seconds
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Getting to know Bjorn Baker.

Getting to know Bjorn Baker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/202411 minutes, 5 seconds
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THE QUOKKA SPECIAL! Quokka Ticket Giveaway, Al’s Phantom Call, Runner-By-Runner Chat, The Winners Sunday Headline, Getting To Know Bjorn Baker, Overpass & Malkovich

It’s finally here, The KIA Quokka! Welcome to The Quokka special edition of The Races WA Podcast. We dive into each runner, discussing why they can win and what the Sunday morning headlines will be if they do. Need tickets to The Quokka? We’ve got them for you! Al delivers a phantom call of the 2024 Quokka. We get to know Bjorn Baker and his two Quokka fancies, Overpass and Malkovich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/16/202459 minutes, 12 seconds
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Podcast Team Take To The Sky, The East Coast Raiders Arrive, Macca's Hilarious Tipping Triumph Trumpet, Britt's Dream Doesn't Come True As Winx Filly Smashes Records

The Podcast team ascended Optus Stadium for the Ozone Experience accessing some breathtaking views, despite one of the team being extremely apprehensive about heights. The Quokka field is almost complete as three more slots are locked away and the Eastern State runners land in WA. It was a masterful tipping display from leading racecaller Darren McAullay on the weekend, and he was very happy about it too!  Listen to some hilarious audio from Macca after he spruiked Squillionaire. And records were smashed on Monday as Winx's first foal went through the ring, with Brittany's dream about the filly unfortunately not realised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/9/202432 minutes, 50 seconds
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Getting to know Dan Morton.

Getting to know Dan Morton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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Who Fills The Morton Racing Slot? Doing It For Buckets, Lochie’s April Fool’s Fail, East Coast Hoops Quokka Bound, Controversial Protests, Laney’s Insane Fitness Regime, Getting To Know Super Smink.

After a frenetic few days of racing, the team reflect on the weekend that was. It was an emotional day on Friday with a Grant and Alana Williams-trained gelding returning to form for “Buckets”. Lochie’s tries to get Alex with an April Fool Joke, he fails but who succeeds? We saw one of the more controversial protests in recent times upheld in Queensland on the weekend, and it brought back some memories. Champion WA hoop Damian Lane runs us through his incredible fitness regime, can he inspire Lochie and Alex? We go through all the latest Quokka news as Super Smink becomes the latest horse the fill a slot.  Dan Morton then joins the team to let us in on what the filly is like behind the scenes, including filling us in on her nickname and what kind of human she’d be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/2/202442 minutes, 18 seconds
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Getting To Know Triple Missile

Getting To Know Triple Missile with trainer Brian Collison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/202416 minutes, 1 second
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Wild Belle To The Quokka? Day of First’s At Ascot, Fabulous Fab’s Cowboy, Taking It Back To 1934 at the Pingrup Races, Listener Questions, Getting To Know Triple Missile & Brian Collison.

Wild Belle wins the Rock Magic, is she Quokka bound?  Who else gains a slot? Fab’s Cowboy continued his remarkable run, scoring a record 53rd win and in the process securing retirement at one of horse racing’s great establishments. Alex called the annual Pingrup races on Saturday, and picked up a race book from their 1934 raceday. This week we called for questions for the podcast team, and we got a few “hairy’ ones. And this week we get to known Danny, aka Triple Missile, and Brian Collison from Rapid Equine and Balmoral Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/26/20241 hour, 19 seconds
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A Day In Rottnest, Lochie’s Japanese Experience, Quokka Developments, Who Is Big John?

The team went over to Rottnest yesterday as a part of the build up to the Quokka.  Lochie’s returns for his first show in a month and tell us all about his trip to Japan, including a venture to the Nakayama races. The Quokka picture continues to take shape, including Big John is a massive hit at Ascot, but who is Big John?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/20/202445 minutes, 14 seconds
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Getting To Know Embroja Altieri

Getting To Know Embroja Altieri After Winning The Bluff Knoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/13/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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Michael Takes His Ice Bath, Bluff Knoll And Bunbury Cup Weekend, WA Stallions, Getting To Know Embroja Altieri

Michael pays up after Red Can Man fails to fire in the Quokka. Countdown to The Quokka as Trackside Media announce their contender. We unpack all the best bits from around the nation. Britt gives us some encouraging stats on WA stallions. And the team chat to Bluff Knoll winning trainer Embroja Altieri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/12/202438 minutes, 2 seconds
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Racing Heads with Michael Heaton

This week we have Racing Heads with our guest Michael Heaton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/20245 minutes, 45 seconds
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Racing Around, Bluff Knoll Challenge, Most Backed Jockeys, Racing Games

We begin recapping a big weekend, including Michael’s trip to Esperance. We add a new segment this week, Racing Around as we touch on some of the best and most interesting racing stories nationwide and internationally. We recap the WA presence and the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. The crew come up with a challenge ahead of this weekend’s Bluff Knoll, and it’s about to get real chilly for the loser. Brittany has sourced stats on who the Most Backed Jockeys Australia wide are, and two West Aussies feature prominently. This week Michael pits Britt and Alex against each other in Racing Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/5/202436 minutes, 51 seconds
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Getting To Know Josh Brown

Getting To Know Esperance trainer Josh Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/29/202410 minutes, 18 seconds
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Mega Magic Millions, New Bluff Knoll Announcements, Kalgoorlie Opener To Esperance, Getting To Know Josh Brown

Records are broken at the Magic Millions Sales as Britt pinhooks her first yearling, find out how it went. We have more announcements for the upcoming inaugural Bluff Knoll. A wrap-up of the 2024 Own The Dream series. We discuss Kalgoorlie’s opening meeting being transferred to Esperance due to track issues. Getting To Know Esperance trainer Josh Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/27/202441 minutes, 53 seconds
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Getting To Know Almighty Class

Getting To Know Almighty Class with Mitch Pateman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/22/20248 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why J-Mac Should Choose The Quokka, Quokka Scheduling, Greatest Winning Streaks, Magic Millions Week, Getting To Know Almighty Class

The team discuss James McDonald’s comments regarding The Quokka being run on the same Saturday as the All Aged Stakes and why he should choose Perth over Sydney. There has been plenty of discussion regarding The Quokka date in relation to the Sydney carnival, the team provide some clarity on why April 20 was chosen. On the back of Bondi Bubbles scoring a seventh straight win in the Magic Millions 3YO Trophy on Saturday, we ask what the greatest winning streaks in WA racing are. We look ahead to the Magic Millions Sales on Thursday, as well the Own The Dream finale and Pony Race Final. As always, we capture some of the best bits from social media and the team give their highs and lows. To close the podcast, we get to know another of our Quokka contenders, as Mitch Pateman joins the show to chat about Almighty Class (and how he got his rather obscure nickname).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/20/202452 minutes, 58 seconds
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Getting To Know Charlotte Geoghegan

We get to know Charlotte Geoghegan from Magic Millions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/15/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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Magic Millions Raceday Facts and Figures, Derrick Delight, Quokka Latest, Al’s Algorithm, Kojonup Party, Getting To Know Charlotte Geoghegan

We drill down on all the facts and figures ahead of this weekend’s Magic Millions Raceday at Pinjarra. We chat about Madi Derrick’s fabulous five winners last Wednesday. We go through all the latest Quokka news as further announcements get closer. Alex attempts to recreate his Northerly Stakes success with Al’s Algorithm for the Magic Millions 2yo Classic. Own The Dream hit trackwork at Ascot on Saturday with Britt hosting an in-depth chat between the groups and some of WA’s leading trainers. We get to know the Charlotte Geoghegan from Magic Millions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/13/202453 minutes, 20 seconds
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Racing Heads With Josh And Mitch Pateman

Josh And Mitch Pateman Play Racing HeadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/202412 minutes, 9 seconds
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Own The Dream At The Pearce Stable, The Heat Takes Over In WA, Greatest Betting Plunges, Josh And Mitch Pateman Play Racing Heads

Own The Dream headed to the Pearce stables on Friday as Britt made another bet regarding Let’s Galahvant. With another hot week beckoning, how does racing in WA handle any changes. Great news with Toodyay set to rejoin the calendar as Dongara, Pingrup and Mingenew meetings inch closer. Josh and Mitch Pateman play a very entertaining game of Racing Heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/5/202446 minutes, 32 seconds
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Getting To Know Kim Doak and Maria Manfredini

Getting To Know Ripcord owners Kim Doak and Maria Manfredini.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/202419 minutes, 10 seconds
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Britt’s Whirlwind Karaka Trip, Quokka Latest, Big Guns Back At Trials, Seven-Year-Old Racecaller’s Magical McAullay Call, Getting To Know Kim Doak and Maria Manfredini

Britt chats about her trip to the Karaka Millions Raceday in Auckland, giving her learnings from the day and speaks of what made it such a success. The Quokka field contunies to take shape and Lochie give’s us a rundown of who he think’s will be next to fill a slot. Racing’s in good hands! Listen to this seven-year-old racing fans incredible Belgravia Stakes call as well as Rhys McEvoy’s thought’s on pony racing. Alex has a suggestion for the WA racing social pages and Britt gives an Own The Dream update. Finally we get to know Kim Doak and Maria Manfredini, owners of the latest Quokka slot holder Ripcord. We also find out a bit about the horse himself!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/30/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Team Chat To Oscar's Fortune Owner Kevin Fowler

The Races WA Podcast team chat with Oscar's Fortune's owner Kevin Fowler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/25/202411 minutes, 3 seconds
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New Zealand Slot Race, Quokka News, Magic Millions, The 2024 Crystal Ball, Horses You Missed Out On, Oscar’s Fortune Story

New Zealand Racing have announced a slot race. We recap a big week in The Quokka announcements. Michael Heaton joins the show to look into the 2024 Crystal Ball. We chat with Oscar’s Fortune's owner Kevin Fowler about his plan for The Quokka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/23/202452 minutes, 43 seconds
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Getting To Know Zephen Johnston-Porter

Getting To Know Apprentice Jockey Zephen Johnston-Porter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/20248 minutes, 48 seconds
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Exclusive Bluff Knoll News, Drama At The Magic Millions, AirPods, Getting To Know Zephen Johnston-Porter

Lochie’s got exclusive news from Albany regarding who’ll be running in certain slots for the Bluff Knoll. We recap what was a week of drama, riches, quality and controversy on the Gold Coast. Scenic Lodge founder David Smith announces his retirement. We chat the form of WA apprentices before we get to know promising young hoop Zephen Johnston-Porter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/16/202444 minutes, 52 seconds
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Racing Heads With Lucy and Brandon Fiore

Listen to the team's new segment Racing Heads With Lucy and Brandon Fiore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/11/202412 minutes, 36 seconds
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Twilight Racing In Perth, Ascot Stabling And Masterplan Update, Magic Millions Chatter, Racing Heads With Lucy and Brandon Fiore

Twilight racing has created plenty debate over the last few weeks so we went through the pros and cons of the situation. We have an update on the Ascot stabling masterplan. It’s that time of the year, where millions are spent on the Gold Coast and we count down to our very own Magic Millions Yearling Sale. And finally, we catch up with Lucy and Brandon Fiore in our first-ever game of Racing Heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/9/202451 minutes, 9 seconds
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Perth Cup Thriller, Tipping Comp Winner, Own The Dream Success, Lochie’s Suggestion for 2024, Carnival Highlights, Metro Track Weather Station, The Social Stable, Brittany’s Games Segment

For our first show in 2024, we relive what was an enthralling Perth Cup day. The inaugural Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition is over and we crown our winner… It’s been a wild and wonderful past couple of months of racing in WA, we go over the best of the carnival. Lochie has a couple of things he’d like to see implemented in 2024. And Brittany wants to trials a couple of new games on The Races WA Podcast, so she decides to pit Lochie and Alex against one another.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/202449 minutes, 16 seconds
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Getting To Know Damien Oliver

Getting To Know the G.O.A.T Damien Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/21/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Brittany’s Ode To Ollie, Gold Rush Bonanza, Tipping Competition Week 5 Winner, Christmas In Racing, Westspeed Raceday, Perth Cup Weights Released, Getting To Know Damien Oliver

Brittany’s bids farewell to the greatest champion WA has produced in “Brittany’s Ode To Ollie.” We relive one of greatest days at a WA racetrack, as Damien Oliver claims the final three races on the program, including the Damien Oliver Gold Rush with Muhnamek. Matt Coxall continued his charge in the Races WA Tipping Competition, climbing to 4th in the overall standings after claiming the weekly prize.  Matt will join us to chat the competition and relive his Saturday at Ascot. We reveal the final standings in the Pinnacles Jockey and Trainer Premierships. What will Christmas look like at the Taylors?  Plenty of money is up for grabs this Saturday on Westspeed Platinum day, and Lochie is all for it. During what was a huge finale for Damien Oliver, Brittany caught up with the champion rider to put some questions to him for this weeks Getting To Know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/19/202342 minutes, 39 seconds
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Getting To Know RWWA CEO Ian Edwards

RWWA CEO Ian Edwards chats the Racing WA Community Fund And Is Our Getting To Know GuestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/14/202313 minutes, 58 seconds
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RWWA CEO Ian Edwards Chats The Racing WA Community Fund And Is Our Getting To Know Guest, Super Smink Omitted From Gold Rush, Damien Oliver’s Swan Song, Tipping Comp Heats Up, Pony Race Success

Headlining what is a huge episode of The Races WA Podcast, Racing and Wagering WA CEO Ian Edwards joins us to discuss the great work being done through the Racing WA Community Fund. We then switch tact with Ian and get to know RWWA’s main man a little better, as he answers our questions in Getting To Know. After the success of the Pony Race at Ascot on Saturday, we chat about what fundraising events we could hold to help get these kids and their ponies over to Sydney for the finals. We update The Races WA Tipping Comp as Alex rises to third overall while Lochie continues to climb the leaderboard. We also update the Pinnacles jockey and trainer leaderboard and chat about the mammoth week for Damien Oliver ahead of his final ride on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/12/202359 minutes, 49 seconds
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Getting To Know Peter Knuckey.

We get to know Peter Knuckey after his win aboard Baby Paris in Saturday’s Jungle Dawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/7/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tipping Comp Update, Lochie’s Quokka Field, The Pony Race Is Here, Al’s Algorithm Looks To Go Back-To-Back, Getting To Know Peter Knuckey

After making Eee Pee Cee his big bet, Bunbury’s Pete Wilson is this week Tipping Comp winner whilst Lochie is left lamenting in 866th. We give an update on the Pinnacles Jockey and Trainer Premiership as two stables pair off at the top. Lochie produces an early mock Quokka field, giving his take on who he thinks we will see and who he’d like to see in Perth come April. It’s been many months of preparation and anticipation, but the Pony Race is finally here. Who is in the field? After finding Overpass in the Winterbottom with his algorithm, Alex has gone over the trends and dissected the history and (hopefully?) found Northerly winner. Own The Dream is back and Brittany goes through the layout for 2024. And we get to know Peter Knuckey after his win aboard Baby Paris in Saturday’s Jungle Dawn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/202348 minutes, 41 seconds
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Getting to Know Neville Parnham

Getting to Know Thoroughbred Trainer Neville ParnhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/30/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Railway Stakes Meeting At Twilight, Brian Carey Claims Week 2 Of Tipping Comp, Pinnacles Premiership, Meetings After Group 1 Days, Hall Of Fame Recap, Getting To Know Neville Parnham

It was a Parnham domination at Ascot on Saturday, with Neville and Steven taking out the WA Guineas and Railway Stakes. Brian Carey tells us who he’ll be taking to Broome if he claims The Races WA Tipping Competition’s grand prize. We update the trainers and jockeys premiership for the Pinnacles. It was a monumental night for WA racing last Thursday, as the who’s who of Australian racing descended on Perth for the Australian Racing Hall of Fame and Racehorse of the Year Awards. And after a career day at Ascot on Saturday, we get to know champion trainer Neville Parnham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/28/202346 minutes, 22 seconds
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Getting To Know Tommy Berry

Getting to know Jockey Tommy BerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/23/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Tipping Comp Week One Winner Scott Gaebler, Placid Ark Day, It’s Railway Week, Al’s Algorithm, Getting To Know Tommy Berry

The Races WA Podcast’s Tipping Competition began with a bang, with over 1500 people vying for the first of 7 weekly $500 Food and Beverage Vouchers. It was Scott Gaebler who came out on top and we caught up with him on the show. Plenty happened on Placid Ark day at Ascot on Saturday and the crew give their take on proceedings as well as pose the question, is it time for night racing in WA? Alex has done the math, he’s gone over the statistics, completed the calculations and come up with the winner for the Railway Stakes. We get to know one of Australia’s leading riders Tommy Berry, who will be in Perth to ride Railway fancy Roots on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/21/202345 minutes, 57 seconds
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Getting To Know Jordan Rolfe

Getting to know trainer Jordan RolfeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/20238 minutes, 49 seconds
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The Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition Launches, Brittany’s Time In Melbourne, Day One Of The Pinnacles, Getting To Know Jordan Rolfe

The Races WA Podcast Tipping Competition has landed, with $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs it’s time to show us you're Perth’s best racing tipster. Brittany spent Melbourne Cup week in Victoria as part of the TV coverage, she talks about her Cup week. The Pinnacles is here, we look at what we can expect on day one of the carnival. After a career-best weekend, Jordan Rolfe joins the team for Getting To Know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/14/202342 minutes, 4 seconds
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Getting To Know Brandon Fiore

Getting To Know Trainer Brandon Fiore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/9/20237 minutes, 53 seconds
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Brittany Live From Melbourne, Stewards Vision Update, Pinnacles Chat, The Social Stable, Getting To Know Brandon Fiore

Brittany joins us live from Melbourne amidst her week of hosting the TV coverage for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The team have an update on when the Stewards Vision will appear on the Racing WA website. Michael and Lochie dissects the upcoming Pinnacles markets and Michael throws out his Railway bet. We get to know WA’s newest winning trainer Brandon Fiore, after his galloper I Love Your Smile saluted at Bunbury yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/202353 minutes, 2 seconds
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Getting To Know Chris Parnham

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11/2/202310 minutes, 3 seconds
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Racing WA Racing Marketing Manager Brennan Fyans In-Studio, Belgravia Day Boom, Bunbury Is Back, Britt Is Issued A Challenge Ahead Of Railway Day, Getting To Know Chris Parnham

Racing WA Racing Marketing Manger Brennan Fyans joins us in-studio to discuss a range of topics, including The Pinnacles, his time in Sydney for The Everest, Australian Racing Hall Of Fame Night, Damien Oliver’s last day in the saddle and The Races WA Regional Roadshow. The team discuss a big weekend of racing, including the well-attended Irish Day at Ascot on Saturday and Northam Cup Day on Sunday. Bunbury returned to action last Thursday and Britt was on-track for the re-opening. Britt’s issued a challenge ahead of Railway Stakes Day after we listen to Rupert McCall's, “A Century Of Legends.” After a feature race double over the weekend with victories in the Belgravia Stakes and Northam Cup, leading rider Chris Parnham joins the show for Getting To Know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/31/202349 minutes, 51 seconds
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Legendary Jockey William Pike In Studio, Ladies In Ownership Soiree, Perth Racing Annual Report, The Social Stable

The Races WA Podcast team are joined in studio by legendary WA jockey William Pike for an extended and in-depth Getting To Know. Pikey then takes on Lochie in special edition of Racing Quickdraw. Brittany attended the “Ladies In Ownership Cocktail Soiree” on Sunday and gave it rave reviews. Perth Racing released their annual report and it showed a great increase in revenue. The Social Stable was full this week, with the Zahra family providing plenty for audiences after Without A Fight’s Caulfield Cup win. Lochie questions whether the Kalgoorlie season needs to extend into November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/202355 minutes, 17 seconds
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Getting To Know William Pike

William Pike is in studio for an extended Getting To KnowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/24/202326 minutes, 15 seconds
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Getting To Know Tracy Brown

This week the team get to know Tracy Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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Pinnacles Noms Released, Brittany At Caulfield, The Social Stable, Jarrad Noske’s Resurgence, Listener Questions, Getting To Know Tracy Brown

Brittany’s relives Guineas Day at Caulfield and gives her take on Amelia’s Jewel. The nominations have landed for the Pinnacles with plenty of Eastern States representation amongst them.  What surprised us and what did the number of nominations show? Jarrad Noske landed feature race success with Almighty Class on the weekend, what heights can he reach in The Pinnacles in 2023. The inaugural Social Stable as we reveal what’s caught our eye on the socials this week. Your questions via The Races WA socials are put to the team. This week on Getting To Know we catch up with Tracy Brown, from the Ascot Tuck Shop.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/202347 minutes, 8 seconds
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Kalgoorlie Round, Initial Plate Contenders, Moora Cup Day, Trainers Who Have Won Features As Jockeys, Getting To Know Brock Neeling

Brittany, Alex and Lochie discuss what’s been a huge week in Kalgoorlie, including Britt somehow managing to avoid an afternoon mucking out yard at the Pearce’s. With Stephen Miller training Magnificent Andy to win the Hannan’s after scoring in the race three times as a jockey, we ask what trainers have won races they also won as a jockey? Alex discusses what was a successful day at Moora for Cup Day. The two-year-old get their first chance to shine in the Initial Plate on Saturday, we have a look at a few of the contenders. Highs + Lows featuring Clint Johnston-Porter, Mollie Clark, Luke Campbell, the Kalgoorlie track, Moora and Mount Magnet numbers and more. Getting to Know Brock Neeling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/10/202344 minutes, 52 seconds
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Getting To Know Holly Taylor

This week the team get to know apprentice Holly Taylor!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Alex In Landor, The Valley For Amelia’s Jewel, Kalgoorlie, Let’s Galahvant, Ownership Initiative, Getting To Know Holly Taylor

Alex is in Landor so we sub Rylie Morgan in for this week's episode. Lochie gives us the on the ground report from the Valley on Amelia’s Jewel and her fan club, the AJ Army. The team chat about the big week ahead in Kalgoorlie and Britt prepares for her potential afternoon shift at Pearce Racing if Let’s Galahvant wins the Hannans again. They discuss the idea of an ownership initiative for under 35 year olds and go through Racing WA’s ownership survey findings. And for getting to know this week, we welcome the remarkable Holly Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/3/202346 minutes, 30 seconds
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Getting To Know Madi Derrick

This week the team get to know apprentice Madi Derrick!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/28/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Belmont Season Highlights, Pinnacles Challenges, Racing WA Welfare Forum, Jockeys Talking To The Media, Getting To Know Madi Derrick

The team goes over the highlights of the Belmont Park season. Brittany poses a couple a challenges to Alex and Lochie for the Pinnacles carnival. The panel discuss the potential of getting champion jockey Joao Moreira to Perth from the Pinnacles. Britt attended a Racing WA Welfare forum last Thursday, and discusses a few poignant topics to come out of the evening. Following Ryan Moore’s decision to bypass media commitments in Sydney on the weekend, the crew discusses their perception on jockey media obligations. And for Getting To Know this week, we welcome apprentice Madi Derrick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/26/202349 minutes, 18 seconds
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Getting To Know Dylan Bairstow

Our guest for Getting To Know this week is trainer and race caller, Dylan Bairstow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/21/202313 minutes, 5 seconds
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Hall of Fame Night Comes To Perth, Amelia’s Jewel Hype, Winx’s Foal, Britt To Galavant Again? Getting To Know Dylan Bairstow

Perth will host Australian Racing’s Hall of Fame night on November 23, with Gai Waterhouse to be inducted and Rodney “Rocket” Kemp to receive the Spirit of Racing Award. Amelia’s Jewel mania in Melbourne, have we seen hype like this for a WA horse before? Winx’s first foal will head to the sales, how much does she fetch? Britt lets us in on her new bet with the Pearce brothers. Get to Know WA’s newest trainer, Dylan Bairstow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/19/202347 minutes, 56 seconds
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Getting to Know Vinnie Collica

Our guest for Getting To Know this week is foreman of the Dan Morton stable, Vinnie Collica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/14/20238 minutes, 29 seconds
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Searchin Roc’s’ Remarkable Return, Kalgoorlie Round Approaches, Breeding Season Is Here, Horses That Have Changed Your Life, New Trackwork Times for NSW, Getting To Know Vinnie Collica

Britt and Lochie discuss Searchin' Roc’s' remarkable return to the track and give us an insight what the mares endured over the past nine months. As one of the WA most famed race carnival approaches, the team suggest an itinerary for the Kalgoorlie Race Round. The breeding season has kicked off and Britt explains the lead-up to a horse getting in foal. This week we want to know, what horse has changed your life? And on Getting To Know this week, it’s Vinnie Collica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/12/202344 minutes, 8 seconds
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Getting To Know Stefan Vahala

Our guest for Getting To Know this week is trainer Stefan Vahala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/7/202310 minutes, 24 seconds
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Inaugural Damien Oliver Award, What’s In A Name, Kununurra Undie Run, Klondike Kenny The Centurion, Getting To Know Stefan Vahala

The team chat about Monday’s Apprentices Awards Night, where Holly Watson received the inaugural Damien Oliver Award. Amelia’s Jewel returns, Dan Morton’s star trio jet off to Victoria and Bob Peters’ horses fire at Caulfield. The crew look at a few of the connections WA has to a few of the star who retired from racing over the weekend. Finding the right name for your horse can prove a tricky and time consuming process, we picked out a few names that caught our eye during the week. The Kununurra Undie always attracts plenty of attention, and eyeballs, and it played out on Cup day on Saturday. And we get to know trainer Stefan Vahala, fresh off his double at Belmont Park on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/5/202344 minutes, 31 seconds
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Getting To Know Adam Durrant

Our guest for Getting To Know this week is trainer Adam Durrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/31/20238 minutes, 33 seconds
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Brittany’s Farewell From Sky – Who Takes Over? Father's Day Gift Suggestions, Pike Vs Parnham, Best Backmarkers in WA Racing, Getting To Know Adam Durrant

Britt’s seven-year-stint at Sky Racing comes to an end tomorrow and we relive some of her memorable moments behind the microphone.  As well as revealing who takes her place. With Father’s Day approaching, we brainstorm a few potential gifts for WA racing fans. Another TABtouch piece was released last week as Brad Parnham and William Pike went head-to-head. In Highs + Lows, the crew chat the crowds at the weekend's country meets as well as attendances at Belmont Park throughout 2023.  They also cover Acromantula's big win, Valour Road's return and Brian Allen's success at Kalgoorlie. After a video went viral of the “Korean Chautauqua” winning this week, we thought about a few of the best and most exhilarating backmarkers in recent memory.  For Getting To Know this week the team welcomes champion WA trainer Adam Durrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/29/202342 minutes, 59 seconds
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Getting To Know Jorja King

Our guest for Getting To Know this week is photographer Jorja King, from Jorja King Creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/25/20236 minutes, 51 seconds
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Peter Hall Announces New RWWA Initiative, Our Top 3 Damien Oliver Moments, Amelia’s Jewel Returns, Getting To Know Jorja King

Peter Hall joins the The Races WA Podcast to exclusively announce a brand new RWWA initiative. Loch, Alex and Britt relive their favourite Damien Oliver moments as Britt recalls a special memory. The trio chat about the return of Amelia’s Jewel at the Lark Hill trials and the hectic upcoming week of racing. We look at our Highs and Lows of the week, which include 79-year-old Dennis Couper training three winners at Carnarvon and Britt’s method to promote racing while she’s at a café or restaurant. Our guest for Getting To Know this week is photographer Jorja King, from Jorja King Creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/202335 minutes, 49 seconds
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Getting To Know Aaron Pateman

Rated as one of our best Getting to know segments we get to know Aaron Pateman, trainer of the Broome Sprint winner Apple SchnappsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/21/20233 minutes, 28 seconds
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Broome Time, RWWA Awards Night, Heading to Broome in 2024? Loch Praises Belmont Track, Getting To Know Aaron Pateman

Following on from Ladies Day yesterday, the team talk Broome Cup week and why people might like to ensure it's on the 2024 bucket list. Britt co-hosted the RWWA Awards Night on Saturday, we recount the winners and while the night was a huge success, Loch has a couple of things he'd like added to the 2024 evening. The team goes through their Highs and Lows and something caught Loch's eye on social media. Finally, we get to know Aaron Pateman, trainer of yesterday's Broome Sprint winner Apple Schnapps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/16/202334 minutes, 27 seconds
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RWWA Celebrates 20 Years, We Chat to Steve Parnham, Highs & Lows, Brett Pope’s Return to Form, TABtouch Socials

Britt, Lochie and Alex talk the 20 years of Racing and Wagering WA, the advancements and investment that have been made. As well as asking, what were you doing 20 years ago? The team chat to Steven Parnham about his European holiday ahead of his return to riding at Belmont Park. Highs + Lows replaces Winners + Losers as we revel in what we’ve seen over the past week. We cover Graeme Hammarquist’s Carnarvon domination, the new Bunbury track, Port Hedland Cup day and Alex is impressed by an up-and-coming hoop. The team discuss Brett Pope’s story of his move to new stables, which was told on the TABtouch socials this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/202332 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Races WA Podcast Awards Episode

We return with a bang, the inaugural The Races WA Podcast Awards! With the official RWWA Awards Night approaching, The Races WA Podcast team give out their own set of unique awards, recognising participants and categories that might not get a look in on the official night. For season 2022/23, we award Ride of the Year, Training Performance of the Year, Two-Year-Old Trainer of the Year, Racing Story of the Year and more! We also relive some of the facts, figures and memorable moments throughout season 2022/23.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/202336 minutes, 32 seconds
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David Hunter Discusses The Complexities Of The Workers Compensation Premiums Issue, Drama at Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie, Getting To Know Austin Galati, Racing Quickdraw: Michael Heaton v Brittany Taylor.

Following trainer David Harrison’s interview on last week’s podcast, Racing and Wagering WA Chief Racing Officer David Hunter joins Alex, Michael and Brittany to discuss the complexities surrounding the Workers Compensation Premiums Issue. Hunter also gives us an insight into what enabled the $215million industry funding, which was announced last month. Interesting situations unfolded at Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie over the weekend, Michael, Britt and Alex explore what occurred. One of the state’s most in-form riders, Austin Galati, joined the podcast for Getting To Know. And it’s back, Racing Quickdraw, as Michael Heaton takes on Brittany Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/202336 minutes, 43 seconds
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David Harrison Talks Workers Comp Premiums, Racing in WA Gets Funding Boost, The Races WA Awards Suggestions, Getting To Know David Harrison

With Lochie enjoying a European summer, Michael Heaton stepped in to join Alex and Britt this week. David Harrison joins the team to discuss a serious issue that is facing the WA racing industry and that is the exorbitant costs of workers compensation premiums for trainers. With $215 million pumped in the industry this week, Alex, Britt and Michael talk through the various stakes increases. We recap last week's social media post, asking the industry to suggest potential awards for The Races WA Podcast awards episode. The crew also chat the Marble Bar Undie Run, the Broome family day on Sunday, Al’s flight to Carnarvon, Alan Mathews feel-good win with Candlelight Supper and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/202338 minutes, 12 seconds
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Freshman Stallions, The Races WA Podcast Awards, Royal Ascot, Getting To Know Lochie Taylor

The Races WA Podcast awards episode is approaching and the team want your help. The team pay tribute to Don Hammarquist. With the breeding season fast approaching, Britt, Alex and Lochie take a deep dive into the state’s freshman stallions. It’s that time of the year again, when we see Australia’s best trying to conquer the world at Royal Ascot. And before he jets off to Europe, we get to know co-host Lochie Taylor.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
6/20/202339 minutes, 2 seconds
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Jockey Jordan Turner In The Chair, Racing Victoria Announcement, The Spirit of Racing Award, Stable Pets Post, Getting To Know Holly Watson

In Alex Vlahos’ absence, the team call on the services of jockey Jordan Turner to fill his chair. Racing Victoria recently announce the introduction of 10 race Saturday programs and the team discuss the impact that it could have on the industry. The Spirit of Racing Award was announced from RWWA as a new initiative to the Racing Award’s Night in August. The team tease their own awards show episode once again and what may be included. Britt, Lochie and Jordan revisit last week's stable pets post. And we get to know leading apprentice Holly Watson, after she outrode her claim on the weekend in emphatic style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/202339 minutes, 54 seconds
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Singapore Turf Club’s Closure, Todd Harvey Steps Away From Racing, Stable Pets, Next Week’s Host, Getting To Know Shaun O’Donnell

The news of the Singapore Turf Club’s closure shook the racing fraternity on Monday, and the team discuss the decision and the potential impact on WA racing. Leading trainer Todd Harvey has announced he is leaving racing after a tough period. The team talk through the relentless nature of racing and how important it can be to get away. Britt, Lochie and Alex want to know what stable pets your horses have. And, who wants to join Britt and Lochie on next week's podcast? With Alex off for the week, the team search for a fill-in. And we get to know one of racing's most-loved identities, Shaun “Donga” O’Donnell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/202339 minutes, 14 seconds
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Racing Superstitions, Lochie’s Hole In One, Memorable Maiden Runners, Japanese Derby Spectacle, Don’t Tell Nan, Another Everest Prizemoney Top-Up

Britt is adamant a change of colours was behind Military Power breaking his maiden status last Thursday.  The team discuss some interesting theories and superstitions in racing, including Lochie revealing what he does prior to every race. Lochie is on top of the world after a hole in one yesterday on the golf course.  But the photo posted was with a putter? We relive last week discussion about some of the most memorable maiden runners and the stories behind them.  Britt reveals the story behind 81-start maiden Wakaha Kid. Lochie also tells an interesting story behind a horse Taj Dyson picked out at the sales. It was more Group 1 glory in Japan for Bunbury’s Damian Lane on the weekend and the team were in awe of what they saw. And more money is rumoured to be being pumped into the Everest and NSW racing, with the feature spring now reportedly to be worth $20million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/202337 minutes, 58 seconds
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Most Unique Maiden Wins, Racing Vests Conversation Revisited, SA Carnival Move, Port Hedland's Return To Racing, Getting To Know Andrew Inglis

Brittany, Lochie and Alex revisit the racing vests debate and give an update on the thoughts of West Australian jockeys. The crew give the latest racing headlines before discussing the biggest priced winners of the week (and there were a few). After Lochie saw a socials post of a 9yo breaking his maiden status, the team discuss the more unique maiden wins and longest standing maiden streaks. Alex talks to return to racing at Port Hedland and the team debate Terry McAulliffe’s comments about the potential relocation of South Australia’s racing carnival. To close the show we get to know the colourful identity that is Goldfields owner Andrew Inglis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/202338 minutes, 16 seconds
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David Mueller Talks Miss Andretti, Safety Vests, Alex's Carnarvon Mishap, Racing Quickdraw: Gaerth vs De Groot

The Greatest Racehorse of the Last 20 Years poll has concluded and Miss Andretti has been crowned. Initial trainer of “The Princess,” David Mueller joined the podcast to relive the career of the champion mare.  Brittany and Lochie grill Alex about his Carnarvon mishap and chat about Shane Dye’s article regarding safety vests. The team also give an update on stewards vision coming to The Races WA website and chat the traffic situation at Belmont Par To cap it off, Brayden Gaerth and Chandler De Groot go head to head as Racing Quickdraw returns, with dinner at Nobu on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/202345 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Princess V The Queen – WA’S Greatest to be Decided, Highlights From the Ascot Season, Brittany's Punting Story, Getting to Know Brayden Gaerth

It’s the “Princess” Miss Andretti v “The Queen’ Arcadia Queen who will battle it out for right to be crowned WA’s Greatest Horse of the last 20 years. It’s been an historic season of racing at Ascot and the team look back on some of its finer moments. Britt, Lochie and Alex look at some of the Winners and Losers of the past 7 days, as well as recapping the latest headlines. Then get to know up-and-coming apprentice Brayden Gaerth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/202338 minutes, 50 seconds
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Dan Morton’s Super Autumn, WA Apprentice Stocks & Pathways, Own The Dream Success, Dirt Stats in the Race Book, WA Mares in the Chairman’s Sale, Getting To Know Dan Pearce

The Races WA Podcast Episode 29 Alex, Lochie and Britt discuss Dan Morton’s superb Autumn carnival after Super Smink Sires’ Produce win. With the news of Taj Dyson and Luke Campbell leaving for Victoria, the team discuss the current state and future of the WA apprentice ranks. Alex would like to see a small alteration to the form in the race book as we head into the dirt racing season. It’s semi-final stage of the Best WA Racehorse of the last 20 years as four champions are set to battle it out for the title. And we get to know Dan Pearce, find out who his celebrity crush is and where his first kiss was…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/202338 minutes, 15 seconds
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Racing Community Rises for Holland Family, Thumbs Up for Pinjarra and Bunbury Tracks, Contribution to Racing Award, Best Racehorse of the Last 20 Years, Getting To Know Laqdar Ramoly

The Races WA Podcast Episode 28 Alex, Britt and Loch discuss the spirit of the racing community in the wake of Dean Holland’s tragic passing. Pinjarra and Bunbury tracks both get praise from Lochie and Britt. Lochie believes a particular racing participant should receive a contribution to racing award. We are getting down to the business end of the Best Racehorse of the Last 20 Years as Amelia’s Jewel and Arcadia Queen contest a nail biting second round encounter. And we get to know two-time champion apprentice Laqdar Ramoly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/27/202336 minutes, 2 seconds
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Britt’s Ode To The Quokka, Quokka Success and Future Plans, Amelia’s Jewel, Morton and Parnham’s Maiden Karrakatta Plate, Best Horse Markings and Best Racehorse From The Last 20 Years, Get To Know Joshua Parr

The Races WA Podcast Episode 27 Brittany Taylor’s Ode to The Quokka. Brit, Lochie and Alex review a huge day at Ascot on Saturday and give their thoughts on how it can be even bigger in 2024. Amelia’s Jewel’s future is discussed and debated before the team chat about the Karrakatta Plate win of Super Smink. We recap the best horse markings segment from a fortnight ago before previewing this week’s polling in the Best Racehorse of the last 20 years competition. Finally, the team get to know the man of the moment, Quokka winning rider Joshua Parr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/202351 minutes, 22 seconds
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Quokka Fever Hits Town, Breathtaking Wins at Ascot, Vital Silver’s Heartwarming Story, Workers Compensation in Racing, Memorable Racehorse Markings, Best of the Last 20 Years Update, Get to Know Jordan Turner

The Races WA Podcast Episode 26. Alex, Brittany and Lochie chat a big weekend in WA Racing. After last week’s discussion about our want to know where more retired horses are, the Pearce stable released a heartwarming video featuring their former stable star Vital Silver. Winners + Losers covers plenty of different aspects this week, including Brittany adding to the discussion surrounding insurance and workers compensation costs for the industry. The team discuss some of the more unique and remarkable horse markings they’ve seen. Week two of polling in the Best Racehorse of the last 20 years bracket is completed, the team discuss the results. Then we get to know rider Jordan Turner, who also gives an update on his partner and fellow jockey Hannah Fitzgerald, who suffered an injury over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/202332 minutes, 32 seconds
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Parnham vs Parnham Quickdraw, Best of the Last 20 Years Update, WATC Derby Watch, The Quokka Countdown

The Races WA Podcast Episode 25. It was a favourite’s frenzy in week one of polling as we search for the best WA Racehorse of the last 20 years. The team give their Winners and Losers from the past seven days, with Lochie keen to praise track manager Brock Neeling for a specific action on Saturday. The Quest For The Quokka continues as two more slots are locked away. It’s then time to get to know Steven Parnham, before brother Brad joins Steven for a game of Racing Quickdraw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/202338 minutes, 49 seconds
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Final Field for Best Horse of the Last 20 Years, Clairvoyance on the Road to Recovery, Brave Halo News, Raiders Announced for The Quokka, Simon Miller’s Supremacy

The Races WA Podcast Episode 24. Britt, Lochie and Alex talk through the final field for the ‘Best WA Racehorse from the Last 20 Years.’ Who has made the final  Winners & Losers from the last seven days. The field for the Quokka is really starting to take shape with big names announced this week from the east coast. Simon Miller’s dominance of the Supremacy Stakes continued on the weekend with Live To Tell. The team rank his best wins in the race. Amelia’s Jewel was among some big names to trial at Lark Hill on Monday and we get to know the star mare’s trainer Simon MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/21/202342 minutes, 16 seconds
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A Big Weekend at Ascot, US Athlete Study About Jockeys, The Quest for The Quokka, Mare Norma Stars Race at York, The Best WA Racehorse of the Last 20 Years and Get to Know Jarrad Noske

The Races WA Podcast Episode 23. Britt, Lochie and Alex recap a big weekend at Ascot and Saturday’s Cup meeting at Mingenew. They focus in on a US athlete study that uncovered an interesting fact about jockeys. The Quest for The Quokka continues as slot holder's look to lock away gallopers.  Lochie has a couple of things he’d like changed for future editions of The Quokka. Tina Glasson’s mare Norma Stars raced at York last week after having a foal, the team discuss previous scenario’s where this has occurred and Britt tells us the rules around horse's racing in foal. We are set to find out the best WA racehorse of the last 20 years, a vote which will be put to the public. Alex has compiled a list of 32 gallopers, let us know if you agree with his best 32 since Northerly? And to round out the show we catch up with comeback jockey Jarrad Noske, ahead of this week’s Rock Magic Stakes, a race named in honour of the galloper he had so much success with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/202337 minutes, 32 seconds
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Westspeed Platinum vs Standard, Inglis Premier Sale, Pike and CJP’s Esperance Cup Battle, Latest Announcement for The Quokka and Get to Know Peter Hall

The Races WA Podcast Episode 22. Alex, Britt and Lochie are back for another week of The Races WA Podcast.  This week they catch up with one of the greats, champion jockey and jockey coach Peter Hall for Getting To Know. The team chat the current Westspeed bonus system before discussing a Rob Waterhouse tweet regarding the displaying of the weight and height of horses in form guides. Winners and Losers is back for another week and Bjorn Baker’s return to Perth was confirmed with his mare Shades of Rose confirmed for The Quokka, who’s next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/7/202337 minutes, 40 seconds
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Magic Millions Recap, Top Sales Stories, Lou Luciani Dominates, Technology in Racing, ‘Miles In Front’ Announced, Get to Know Tom Wolfe

The Races WA Podcast Episode 21. Britt, Lochie and Alex are back for another edition of The Races WA podcast, kicking the show off with a look at last week's Magic Millions Sales. They relive the top three stories to come out of the sale, with a couple of truly heartwarming tales featuring. The team discuss last week's social media post, before giving their Winners + Losers from the past seven days. UK Racing presenter Matt Chapman made headlines during the week when he said trainer's should be able to talk to jockey's mid-race.  Britt, Lochie and Alex give their thoughts on Matt's statement as well as their overall view on advancing technology in racing. It was announced during the week that their would be a new racing docuseries featuring Jamie Kah, what kind of benefits will this type of production have on the industry? Finally, after training his first career winner at Pinjarra on Sunday, the team welcomes Tom Wolfe for Getting To Know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/202335 minutes, 17 seconds
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Get to know David Houston and Auctioneer Grant Burns, Winners & Losers, The upcoming Magic Millions Sales Week, Diamonds in the Rough and The Quokka Predictions

The Races WA Podcast E20 It’s a Magic Millions Sales week and who better to get to know than Magic Millions Perth Manager David Houston and Auctioneer Grant Burns. They’ll then go head-to-head in Racing Quickdraw: Magic Millions edition. Everyone is hoping to find that diamond in the rough, we look back at some of the best value buys in recent years. The team then give their Winners + Losers. Lochie then give his thoughts on the makeup of the The Quokka and predict things may take a turn this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/21/202347 minutes, 35 seconds
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Get to know Scott Embry, Winners & Losers, The Road to The Quokka, The upcoming Magic Millions Raceday and Sales, The British Jockey Club's new dress regulations and TABradio bloopers

The Races WA Podcast is back for Episode 19  Britt, Lochie and Alex catch up with Scott Embry for this week's Getting To Know, delivering some entertaining stories about sick beats and great wins.  The team then, as always, go through their Winners & Losers from the last 7 days.  Attention then turns to The Road To The Quokka, the upcoming Magic Millions raceday and sales and chat about the new dress regulations the British Jockey Club have introduced.  And as promised last week, we cap it off with a light-hearted look at some of the best bloopers on TABradio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/202345 minutes, 37 seconds
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Get to know Tim Walker and Digby Beacham including Racing Quickdraw, Winners & Losers, Last Week’s Social Media Post, The new Inglis Maiden Initiative and Own The Dream Day at Grant & Alana Williams’ Stable

The Races WA Podcast E18 Alex, Britt and Lochie are back for another edition of the Races WA Podcast.  This week they welcome The Sports Daily combination of Tim Walker and Digby Beacham for an entertaining Getting To Know and Racing Quickdraw.  They then go through their Winners & Losers for the last seven days, featuring the closure of Meekatharra Race Club and departure of Brad Rawiller.  The team chat last week’s social media post, giving their favourite “Longest Priced Winners” stories.  Lochie and Britt then discuss the new Inglis Maiden initiative over east and whether something of that ilk could be introduced in WA.  Britt then discusses the Own The Dream day at Grant & Alana Williams’ stable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/8/202340 minutes
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Sunday’s Breeders' Classic, Trainer & Jockey Premierships, Royal Choisir's win at $101, Bella Nipotina set for The Quokka, Get to know Grant and Alana Williams and couples Racing Quickdraw

The Races WA Podcast E17  Alex, Lochie and Britt review Sunday’s Breeders Classic before having a close look at the current trainer and jockey premierships at the halfway mark of the season.  After the win of Royal Choisir on Saturday at $101, the team discuss the longest priced winners they can recall.  The trio then give their Winners and Losers over the last 7 days and talk about the confirmation of Bella Nipotina getting a slot in The Quokka.  We then welcome Grant and Alana Williams to the podcast for Getting To Know before they compete in our first edition of Couples Quickdraw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/31/202342 minutes, 14 seconds
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Mt Barker Sprint Protest, The Quokka, The Joey and Karrakatta Plate update, Register for Own the Dream, Get to know Taj Dyson, Racing Quickdraw Decider

The Races WA Episode 16On this week’s podcast Britt, Lochie and Alex debate the upheld protest from Sunday’s Mt Barker Sprint.  They then chat the upcoming The Quokka and who deserves to secure a slot.   Britt, Loch and Alex then give their Winners & Losers from the last 7 days of racing, before seeding the two-year-old’s seen so far ahead of the upcoming Magic Millions and Karrakatta Plate.  Apprentice Taj Dyson outrode his 3kg on Saturday after winning on Minus Looks and he was this weeks guest on Getting To Know.  To wraps things up, it’s the decider of Racing Quickdraw and the Taylor’s put something rather obscure on the line.  The loser doesn’t take it well… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/202345 minutes, 27 seconds
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Buster Bash's romp, Deane Lester news, Cox Plate shift, Gaps between races, Keshaw denied a Cup ride? Get to know Brent Atwell and Racing Quickdraw II.

The Races WA Podcast Episode 15 Brittany, Lochie and Alex discuss the sensational victory of Buster Bash in Saturday's Perth Cup. They then chat about the devastating news regarding much-loved analyst Deane Lester. With the proposed shift of the Cox Plate to November 25, the team talk about how that will impact The Pinnacles? A fiery Winners and Losers this week with Britt coming off the long run-up... Brent Atwell, Stud Manager at Darling View Stud, joins the podcast for Getting To Know after he had two horses go through the ring at the Gold Coast Yearling Sale. And the sibling go head-to-head in part two of Racing Quickdraw, will a decider be required?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/17/202341 minutes, 26 seconds
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The upcoming Perth Cup, Winners & Losers, Racing Quickdraw, Get to know Beaux Banovic Edwards, Swimming Horses and Sales Season.

The Races WA Season 01 Episode 14 Brittany, Lochie and Alex are back with the Races WA Podcast for 2023. For the first time, the Taylor's are pitted against each other in an unmissable game of Racing Quickdraw. In-form rider Beaux Banovic-Edwards will join the podcast for Getting To Know, fresh off her success aboard Strathmore Rose in the Tabtouch-Fitzpatrick Plate. The team will chat their Winners and Losers from the last three weeks of racing. Britt and Lochie will give their thoughts on the upcoming Perth Cup, before touching on an interesting few days on the Gold Coast ahead of this weeks sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/10/202331 minutes, 10 seconds
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Westspeed Day, The Whip Decision, Where is Perth Cup at, 2022 Review, Winners & Losers, Get to know Mitch Pateman and Christmas for the Stables.

Episode 13 of The Races WA Podcast. Westspeed Platinum Day - A great day for families with great prizemoney on offer on the track. Winners and Losers - Britt, Lochie and Alex sort through the Winners and Losers of the past week. The Whip Rule - A roundtable discussion on the rule and it’s adjudication following Saturday’s protest in Melbourne. The Perth Cup - With the addition of The Pinnacles and The Quokka, the team discuss whether the Perth Cup is being left behind.Getting To Know Mitch Pateman - Fresh off a Group 1 placing in the Winterbottom and success at Ascot on Saturday, get to know jockey-turned-trainer Mitch Pateman a little bit better. To cap it off, Lochie and Britt discuss what it’s like over the Christmas period for racing stables. Enjoy the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/20/202242 minutes, 1 second
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Pinnacles success, Pike gets his feature, Winners & Losers, Get to know Joey Azzopardi, Time between races, Hong Kong observations, Racing sayings

Episode 12 of The Races WA Podcast. Gold Rush Day in review - What a great win by The Astrologist. Winners and Losers, Get to know Joey Azzopardi, The time between Races,  $1,000,000 Bonuses, Gold Rush upgrade and Hong Kong raceweek.The team want to know why don't race sayings make sense. Enjoy the podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/13/202241 minutes, 4 seconds
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GOLD RUSH WEEK! Northerly Day recap, Last race features, Winners and Losers, Get to know Luke Campbell, Funniest post-race interviews, Where to next for The Pinnacles?

Episode 11 of The Races WA Podcast. Northerly Stakes Day in review - What a win for Simon Miller with Amelia's Jewel! Winners and Losers, Get to know Luke Campbell, How do we enhance The Pinnacles next year and does The Guineas need a boost.For a bit of levity we also have some really funny post race Interviews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/5/202241 minutes, 1 second
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This'll Testya saves Alex, Jockey bonanza for Ascot, Winners and Losers, Get to know Lucy Warwick, Remembering Northerly, Mock Quokka fields

Episode 10 of The Races WA Podcast. Winterbottom Stakes Day in review - This'll Testya saves Alex! Damien Oliver, Jamie Kah and now James McDonald are making their mark on The Pinnacles at Ascot. Winners and Losers, Get to know Lucy Warwick, Remembering Northerly (plus favourite editions) and mock fields for the Quokka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/29/202237 minutes, 56 seconds
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Winterbottom build up, Railway Stakes recap, Favourite Winterbottom’s ever, WA’s premier race, Get to know Nacim Dilmi, Fashions on the Field, Challenge watch

Episode 9 of The Races WA Podcast. It’s Winterbottom Stakes week and the team are looking back at the best editions ever. Has the Winterbottom become WA’s premier race? The wash-up from Railway Stakes Day – Colin Webster the Group 1 trainer and a look at Amelia’s Jewel’s best trip Get to know Godolphin’s Nacim Dilmi. Fashions on the Field, challenge watch, racing social media and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/22/202237 minutes, 35 seconds
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It’s Railway week! Strapper showdown update, 10 with Tim Paris, Favourite Railways of all-time, Feature race timing, The best way to present tips and Who's stepping up for a challenge.

Episode 8 of The Races WA Podcast. It's Railway Stakes week so the team are talking favourite Railways of all-time and what the day means to WA racing. Get an update on the Strapper Showdown and learn more about strapper, Tim Paris. When's the best time to run a feature race, the best way to present race-tips and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/15/202237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Britt’s back! Thoughts from Cup Week, best salutes, an unmissable 10 with Keshaw Dhurun, a stacked Guineas looms, Pikey’s return, East Coast raider watch.

Episode 7 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos discuss Britt’s time in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The team discuss the best salute's they've seen after Keshaw Dhurun's effort in the Apprentice's Cup on Saturday.  Keshaw then joins the podcast for the Getting To Know segment. Winners and losers: a stacked WA Guineas looms for Railway Stakes Day William Pike is back! What are the expectations for his return to WA? Damien Oliver also set to arrive for The Pinnacles. Cody's Wish an amazing story Watch the film: How Cody's Wish got his name and a friend for life Watch the race: Cody's Wish wins the $1 Million Breeders' Cup Summer Dickson's big test at The Pinnacles with her classy mare, Karli’s Karma, her story on the challenges she has confronted in the past is a wonderful watch. Watch the film: Summer Dickson Dares To Dream  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/8/202236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Melbourne Cup Day debrief, Britt calls in from Melbourne, Railway Stakes qualification heating up, Carbery’s ride on Amelia’s Jewel, get to know Luke Fernie, the best WA 3YO fillies since 2010

Episode 6 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor and Alex Vlahos are joined in the studio by Michael Heaton – with Britt dialling in at the start of the show from Melbourne. Winners and losers: a loaded RJ Peters Stakes, Tash Faithful, Patrick Carbery’s ride on Amelia’s Jewel. Get to know Luke Fernie. Who is the best 3YO filly we’ve seen in WA since 2010? Scheduling dramas, Placid Ark contenders, Fairetha Stakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/2/202241 minutes, 4 seconds
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Raceday themes, Amelia’s Jewel and Bustler make statements, Darren McCauley props, Get to know Siobhan O’Donnell, Geraldton’s new look, Britt off to the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Juicing Carrots’ gap job

Episode 5 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos talk raceday themes – the days they are most looking forward to throughout The Pinnacles. Winners and Losers – Amelia’s Jewel and Bustler, John Leek Jnr’s big haul, Darren McCauley calling the house down over the weekend. Get to know Simon Miller Racing trackwork rider, Siobhan O’Donnell. Lochie updates us on his bold call challenge, Geraldton's new stalls the ‘best in the state’, Britt is off to the Melbourne Cup Carnival – hear what her week is going to look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/25/202242 minutes, 53 seconds
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Takeaways from Everest Day in Sydney, raceday anthems, Ladies in Racing, 10 with Brad Parnham, winners and losers, best racehorse names and more!

Episode 4 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos bring you all the latest from the world of Western Australian thoroughbred racing. Miss Conteki enhances her Group 1 claims, takeaways from Everest Day in Sydney and what learnings we can apply to The Pinnacles, plus raceday songs. 10 with Brad Parnham, Ladies in Racing update, how The Pinnacles features are shaping up, winners and losers from the week, CJP and Pike discussions, and challenge watch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/18/202234 minutes, 42 seconds
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Britt’s Galahvant, Ascot Opening Day recap, Moora protest, social media abuse in racing, 10 with Peta Edwards, trial takeaways and The Pinnacles nominations are in

Episode 3 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos recap Britt’s Galahvant down the Ascot straight plus all the action from Opening Day. Social media abuse rears its ugly head, ’10 with Peta’ - get to know more about jockey Peta Edwards. The team give their verdict on the Moora protest, nominations are in for The Pinnacles and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/11/202239 minutes, 6 seconds
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Britt to Galahvant at Ascot, 10 with Tash Faithfull, Landor Races recap, The Pinnacles watch – Amelia’s Jewel vs Miss Conteki, Godolphin headed West, William Pike’s return and Ascot Opening Day

Episode 2 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos look back at the Kalgoorlie Round, with Britt set to take to the Ascot straight after declaring Let’s Galahvant couldn’t win the Hannans. ’10 with Tash’ get to know more about jockey Tash Faithfull. Which Simon Miller runner is the best chance of claiming a Group 1 during The Pinnacles, Godolphin set to descend on Perth, the return of William Pike and a look ahead to Opening Day at Ascot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/5/202243 minutes, 29 seconds
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EPISODE 1! Western Trilogy excitement, The Quokka, Belmont highlights, Path to the Pinnacles, Arcadia Star and the Kalgoorlie Round

Episode 1 of The Races WA Podcast. Lochie Taylor, Britt Taylor and Alex Vlahos look at all things WA racing. This week they talk about the recently announced Western Trilogy and WA’s first thoroughbred slot race – The Quokka. Also discussed are highlights of the Belmont season, early contenders for the Pinnacles features, the Kalgoorlie Round and what is Arcadia Star worth?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/27/202239 minutes, 25 seconds
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Welcome to The Races WA Podcast

Commencing Tuesday September 27 Welcome to The Races WA Podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9/23/202232 seconds