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The Crimson Pirate wins the 2026 Lex Piper Stakes.

RACINGCommentsPremiumDan Morton set for big race double in Ascot features

The Crimson Pirate has sailed to the top of betting for the Listed $125,000 Schweppes J C Roberts Stakes (1800m) after finding his winning mojo at his last two starts.

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Steve Shinners kisses Miss Envy after her Golden Sands win

RACINGCommentsPremiumMiss Envy becomes first runner locked away for Sandgroper

Despite being a late out from the Perth Cup series, two-time WA greyhound of the year Miss Envy remains primed for a tilt at next month’s Group 1 $600,000 Sandgroper (520m) and has been confirmed by TABtouch.

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Former WA apprentice Jett Stanley paraded jubilantly on foot in front of an enraptured Morphettville crowd after being dumped by American Wolf.

RACINGCommentsPremiumJett Stanley wins Adelaide Cup despite falling off horse

Former WA apprentice Jett Stanley paraded jubilantly on foot in front of an enraptured Morphettville crowd after being dumped by American Wolf moments beyond the line of Monday’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m).

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Bonjoy wins the 2026 Bunbury Stakes for jockey Clint Johnston-Porter.

RACINGCommentsPremiumJohnston-Porter’s sensational steers land Bunbury big ones

Two enterprising rides provided Clint Johnston-Porter with both features on Saturday, including the Listed $150,000 Swan Draught Bunbury Cup (2000m) aboard Arcadia Park.

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Craig Williams riding Tom Kitten defeats Damian Lane riding Feroce.

RACINGCommentsPremiumTom Kitten becomes first dual winner of All Star Mile

Tom Kitten became the first dual winner of the All Star Mile, repeating last year’s heroics to land the $2 million Group 1 at Flemington on Super Saturday.

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Star hoop Mark Zahra is back in action after an injury-enforced layoff.

RACINGCommentsPremiumMark Zahra back to take prized Group 1 mount on Tentyris

Star hoop Mark Zahra is back in action after an injury-enforced layoff and hops back aboard Tentyris in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, who will need to equal a weight carrying record.

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Fancy Red wins at Ascot for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumBrad Parnham eyes big Bunbury double

Brad Parnham is eyeing a big Bunbury double when he partners live chances Fancy Red and Elite Missile in their respective $150,000 features this Saturday.

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Fancy Red wins at Ascot for jockey William Pike.

RACINGCommentsPremiumFancy Red an appetising thought in Bunbury Cup

Fancy Red will have a new partner in this Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Swan Draught Bunbury Cup (2000m) with both of her previous hoops out of town, presenting a premium opportunity for Brad Parnham.

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Krystal Shinners and Steve Shinners pose with Miss Envy

RACINGCommentsPremiumTwo-time WA greyhound of the year Miss Envy poised for cup

Local heroine Miss Envy is in the form of her life and looks primed for a tilt at this year’s Perth Cup (520m) when she enters this weekend’s heats at Cannington.

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Wonderfully Made wins the 2026 Ascot 1000 Guineas for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPike gets four of the 10 Ascot winners

William Pike entered Ascot’s Saturday programme with all 10 favourites and yielded four winners, but could he really have done any better?

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Makybe Diva with Glen Boss after the 2005 Melbourne Cup.

RACINGVideoComments‘Never just a racehorse’: Tributes flow for Makybe Diva

Tributes are flowing in memory of famous racehorse Makybe Diva, the only horse to have won the Melbourne Cup three times, after she died following a short battle with colic aged 27.

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Wonderfully Made wins at Belmont for jockey William Pike

RACINGCommentsPremiumPike stares down history in all 10 Ascot races

Support is still raining in for William Pike in all of Ascot’s events on Saturday, with the state’s leading jockey preparing for the unprecedented honour of guiding 10 favourites on a metropolitan card.

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