Running Bear

Mirfin has faith Whatsin can finally pass mile test

Trainer Dean Mirfin says the timing is right to give consistent mare Whatsin a chance to prove herself over a mile at Warwick Farm on Wednesday and he’s been backed by the advice of in-form apprentice Reece Jones.

Messara Warns Akasawa Still To Peak After Championships Victory

Trainer Paul Messara is quietly confident he has the right horse in Akasawa to claim the Newhaven Park Country Championships Final after the five-year-old enhanced his already strong record at Tamworth on Sunday.

Connections over the moon with Luna

Debut winner Luna Volanti will be among Ashley Morgan’s book of rides at Randwick.

Bowen pair off and Running at Randwick

The talented Casino Kid will be one of two Randwick runners for Jan Bowen.

Goulburn trainer makes three-hour hike to Wyong (Thursday)

Goulburn trainer Tash Burleigh will make a rare appearance at Wyong on Thursday when she saddles up Pokerjack ($2.40 favourite on TAB), her only runner on the day, in the Ainsworth Leisure Group Maiden Plate (1100m). The four-year-old has been runner-up in his only two starts this preparation at Hawkesbury and Kembla and he is well placed after in-form apprentice Amy McLucas claims 3kg.