Western Empire

Western Empire vying for All-Star Mile berth

Posted on January 11, 2023
in Horse Racing News

Western Empire will make his claim for a berth in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) when he lines-up in the Group 3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday. Owner Bob Peters is aiming three of his horses for the rich feature, including 2020 victor Regal Power, but he is leaning towards New Zealand-bred[...]

Posted on September 8, 2022
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Western Empire may have conquered Western Australia, but he will be looking for his first Victorian scalp at Flemington on Saturday. The Iffraaj gelding will contest the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) after running fifth in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) last month. It was his first run since runner-up in the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic (1800m) last December and[...]

Posted on July 22, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

The 2022 Spring Carnival has begun to take even more shape as of Friday, with online bookmakers opening futures markets for 19 races. The likes of Zaaki, Anamoe, Western Empire, Duais and I'm Thunderstruck feature prominently.

Posted on May 30, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

The Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha prevailed in a driving finish to the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) to down stablemate Senor Toba with triple Derby hero Explosive Jack finishing a game third. Bred in New Zealand by Dr Chris Phillips, who is the resident vet at Waikato Stud, Kukeracha came from midfield under a well-timed James[...]

Posted on April 6, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Owner Bob Peters has all but confirmed the career of star mare Arcadia Queen is over, after she suffered a tendon injury in preparation for her Group 1 assault on the upcoming Championships in Sydney. Speaking on TABradio this morning, Bob Peters said he'd made the decision the five-year-old would never race again. “I've made[...]

Posted on March 25, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

Champion jockey William Pike will ride Michelada in Saturday week's $500,000 Group 2 Karrakatta Plate (1200m) at Ascot. William Pike chose Michelada, a filly he knows well, having steered the daughter of Nicconi in her two starts including a win on debut in January. Pike was also in line to pick up the mount on[...]

Posted on March 16, 2021
in Australian Horse Racing News

The next 48 hours are crucial if glamour mare Arcadia Queen extends her campaign after she missed the All Star Mile (1600m) at Moonee Valley on the weekend. Arcadia Queen suffered a hoof problem earlier in the week and Racing Victoria stewards withdrew her on Saturday morning, just hours before the race, due to lameness.[...]

Posted on November 24, 2020
in New Zealand Horse Racing News

Western Australian jockey William Pike was delighted to be rewarded with a Group 1 on his return to his home state when Inspirational Girl ran out a ready winner of the Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. The man dubbed the Wizard from the West is keen to maintain the association with the daughter of Reliable[...]

Western Empire vying for All-Star Mile berth

Western Empire expected to fire in Group 1

New Zealand bred Kukeracha dances to Queensland Derby glory

Arcadia Queen’s Career Over

Pike Picks Michelada For Karrakatta Plate

Peters Ponders Arcadia Queen’s Next Move

Kingston Town next for Inspirational Girl

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