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Foundation bloodline still going strong

Foundation bloodline still going strong

RESPECTED breeder Dr Ed Dewar has scaled back his Whitby Falls operation from the heady days when he imported US stallions and had a big team of classic winning youngsters in his stable. But he has kept a select few mares – most tracing back to his incredible broodmare Remit – with

Younger sibling's title in his sights

Younger sibling's title in his sights

TOP pacer Swayzee is expected to have little difficulty booking another clash with his younger sibling this weekend. Engaged in Saturday night's Cordina Group Sprint at Club Menangle, Swayzee is aiming for a berth in next week's Miracle Mile at the same venue. The gelding'

Harness racing is in his blood

Harness racing is in his blood

HOBBY breeder Phil Petricevich is from a blueblood WA harness racing family and grew up surrounded by quality horse flesh. He has dabbled in horse ownership throughout his life but has only turned his hand to commercial breeding in the past couple of years. Like all the Petricevich clan, he

Rank outsider still a "sneaky chance"

Rank outsider still a "sneaky chance"

HE'S the rank outsider of the field, but that doesn't mean he isn't a "sneaky chance" of causing an upset. Engaged in Saturday night's Chariots Of Fire at Club Menangle, Major Hot is all but friendless at $34 via TAB

Double bonus on offer

Double bonus on offer

TWO of the three youngsters offered by Benger breeder Westover in the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2 will be eligible for double Westbred bonuses and the Westsired classics in 2026. The lucrative Westbred bonus scheme is available to two and three-year-old horses born in WA, in addition

Drawn to capture overdue Group One

Drawn to capture overdue Group One

QUALITY pacer Bay Of Biscay is favoured to register an overdue Group One victory this weekend. Proving himself among the best of his crop, Bay Of Biscay has been runner-up in the New South Wales and Queensland Derbys as well as the $2.1million The Eureka. The four-year-old was also

Bound to attract plenty of attention

Bound to attract plenty of attention

BUSSELTON vendor Reese Kaptein will present a half sister to his dual Group One winning filly Im Bella Jay at the 2025 APG Perth Yearling Sale on March 2. Im Bella Jay (1.57.6, $186K) was known for her toughness. She won nine races, including the Two and Three-Year-Old