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King Of Light at Ascot trackwork with Aaron Mitchell aboard

RACINGCommentsFavourite solid after receiving good Northerly gate

King Of Light has retained commanding favouritism for the $1.5 million Northerly Stakes (1800m) having drawn solidly in barrier eight for this Saturday’s Ascot Group 1.

Hayden King

Apulia at Ascot trackwork.

RACINGNortherly Stakes final field confirmed

The final field for Australia’s final Group 1 thoroughbred event of 2025 has been confirmed, with four eastern states runners set to challenge WA’s warm favourite King Of Light.

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Trainer Bernie Miller and prized horse Jokers Grin

RACINGCommentsPremiumJokers Grin and Overpass clash remembers 2008 Winterbottom

The 2008 Winterbottom Stakes, a battle between two great cult champions of the turf in Takeover Target and Apache Cat, may see a battle to rival that race 17 years on when Overpass and Jokers Grin go to war.

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Luana Miss wisn the 2025 Placid Ark Stakes for trainer Trevor Andrews

RACINGCommentsPremiumLong-time mates clash in Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes

Trevor Andrews and Bernie Miller might be good mates off the track, however, they will square off in the Group 1 $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) as rivals when their steeds go to war.

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Jokers Grin wins the 2025 Colonel Reeves Stakes for jockey Shaun O'Donnell.

RACINGCommentsCarbery’s tumultuous two weeks to pay off with Jokers Grin

Pat Carbery has had a tumultuous two weeks that could all prove worthwhile on Saturday when he reunites with his best mates, Bernie Miller and Jokers Grin, in Ascot’s Group 1 $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes.

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Overpass at Ascot trackwork with jockey Joshua Parr aboard

RACINGCommentsPremiumJokers Grin gets gate six, Overpass three in Winterbottom

Overpass and Jokers Grin have broken even further clear of their rivals in the betting for Ascot’s Group 1 $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) after getting ideal barriers for Saturday’s race.

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Trainer Bernie Miller and prized horse Jokers Grin.

RACINGJust 11 starters as Winterbottom final field gets locked in

The field for Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5 million Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) has been finalised, with defending two-time champion Overpass and local hero Jokers Grin at the top of the betting.

Hayden King

Watch Me Rock wins the 2025 Railway Stakes

RACINGCommentsPremiumWatch Me Rock wins Railway Stakes in Williams quinella

They’ve done it again. WA racing’s most successful combination of the modern era, Grant and Alana Williams alongside William Pike, combined for yet another Railway Stakes with Watch Me Rock.

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King Of Light wins the 2025 WA Guineas for jockey William Pike.

RACINGCommentsKing Of Light justifies longtime WA Guineas favouritism

Longtime WA Guineas market leader King Of Light did not let his legion of supporters down, maintaining his unbeaten record with a typically explosive triumph in the Group 2 $500,000 contest.

Hayden King

Cosmic Crusader wins the 2025 Carbine Club of WA Stakes for jockey Clint Johnston-Porter.

RACINGCommentsCosmic Crusader gets sweet consolation prize in Carbine Club

Cosmic Crusader has earned a consolation prize of sorts, taking the Listed $125,000 Carbine Club of WA Stakes (1400m) in dynamic style after failing to qualify for the Railway Stakes.

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Western Empire wins the 2021 Railway Stakes

RACINGCommentsHistory against Western Empire in second Railway bid

Previous Railway Stakes winner Western Empire will rewrite several sections of history and join two illustrious lists should he win Saturday’s race.

Hayden King

Holly Watson aboard Songaa in Kwinana.

RACINGCommentsRacing’s golden girl to land biggest win in sparkling career

Holly Watson has quickly emerged as one of WA’s sporting talents, establishing herself as one of racing’s golden girls in a breakout era for women in the industry.

Hayden King